Objective Burns are important preventable causes of morbidity and mortality, with a
disproportionate incidence in sub-Saharan Africa. The management of these injuries in sub …

Introduction Management of pain after a catastrophe that generates a large number of
casualties that may have burns, traumatic brain injury, fractures, amputations, and significant …

Introduction Little is known about gender differences in aetiology and management of acute
burns in resource-constrained settings in South Africa. Method This cross-sectional study is …

Background Although mortality rates associated with burns have decreased, there is still a
significant number of persons who may not survive severe forms of the injury and thus …

Background In developing countries, hospitalized burn victims are at high risk of nosocomial
infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Risk factors include poor infection control …

The biological properties of the lanthanides, primarily based on their similarity to calcium,
have been the basis for research into potential therapeutic applications of lanthanides since …

AIM: To identify and describe the patterns of burns reported at the Komfo Anokye Teaching
Hospital (KATH) from 2006 to 2009 and their outcomes on the various age groups and …

The usefulness of electricity in daily life offers several advantages which cannot be
underestimated. Electricity is needed by industries for manufacturing and also in homes for …

Background Burns are a major global public health issue affecting persons of all ages.
Various studies have indicated that developing countries share a greater burden of the …

Disasters associated with Fuel service stations (FSS) in Ghana have been debated severally
and attracted policy attention, yet their mitigation strategies seem too far off and …