Background The epidemiology of thrombocytopenia in critically ill patients has not been
well characterized. The objective of this study was to systematically review the prevalence, …

PURPOSE: The prevalence of smoking in schizophrenia has reliably been reported as
being higher than for any other psychiatric disorder. While a number of theories have been …

The educational issues associated with the small size of countries have long been neglected
by administrators and academics. Recent work by the Commonwealth Secretariat has …

Immunoglobulin (Ig) G4-related lung disease is a fibroinflammatory entity that presents in
protean ways. Diagnostically, IgG4-related lung disease requires a high clinical index of …

This chapter poses a historical question: how did colonial states intervene in the development
of higher education and use it as a means of colonisation and imperialism as evidenced …

Discussion Crack lung refers to an acute pulmonary syndrome characterized by radiologic
evidence of alveolitis secondary to acute inhalation (within 48 h) of freebase cocaine use. …

How did colonial states intervene higher education development and use it as a means for
imperialism and colonialism as evidenced by Macau and Hong Kong? This study argues that …

… Kevin Liang MD, Philip Hui MD, Samantha Green MD … Affiliations: Department of Family
Medicine, Faculty of Medicine (Liang), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Fraser …

Background: Inhaler therapy is a cornerstone treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. Propellants used in pressurized metered-dose inhalers contain potent …

Education is essential for economic progress, happiness, and reducing violence. This paper
discusses global effectiveness of distance computer‐based modules, both learning and cost…