Major sepsis study confirms back to basics approach.

Back to Basics: A New Approach to the Unitary Executive Theory

Policy, Theory, and Evaluation: Stop Mixing the Fruit Salad; Comment on “Developing a Framework for a Program Theory-Based Approach to Evaluating Policy Processes and Outcomes: Health in All Policies in South Australia”

The study of Health in All Policies (HiAP) is gaining momentum. Authors are increasingly turning to wide swathes of political and social theory to frame (Program) Theory Based (or Informed) Evaluation (TBE) approaches. TBE for HiAP is not only prudent, it adds a level of elegance and insight to the research toolbox. However, it is still necessary to organize theoretical thinking appropriately. ...

The Cut-off Point of Ferritin, Procalcitonin, and Serum CRP Levels in the Peripheral Blood of Neonates Suffering from Sepsis

Background: Sepsis is regarded as a critical clinical status in neonates. Since blood culture is a time-consuming method, the present study was conducted to investigate the serum level of Ferritin, Procalcitonin, and CRP in the peripheral blood of term neonates suspected with sepsis to have a quicker diagnosis for the disease. Methods: In the pres...

Challenges and lived experiences of patients who suffer from chronic back pain: a phenomenological study

Introduction: Chronic low back pain is a complex disorder with wide-ranging adverse consequences that can impact on people’s lifestyles. It has been suggested that further research is needed to develop a better understandin[1]g of its impact  and helped reaserchers to develop and adapt multicomponent interventions that will address patients needs. Thus,The purpose of this study was to examine ...

Neonatal Sepsis among Neonates at Public Hospitals in Jimma, Ethiopia

Background Neonatal sepsis is one of the major causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality globally. Its incidence varies from 1 to 4 cases per 1,000 live births in developed countries. The burden of the problem occurs in the developing world while most confirmation is derived from developed countries. This study is aimed to assess the prevalence of neonatal sepsi...