Dengue is a vector-borne disease that is endemic to several countries, including the Dominican Republic, which has experienced dengue outbreaks for over four decades. With outbreaks growing in incidence in recent years, it is becoming increasingly important to develop better tools to understand drivers of dengue transmission. Such tools are critical for providing timely information to assist healthcare authorit...
Background: Exposure to environmental risk factors may be associated with the development of hematologic malignancies, as pointed by evidence in the literature. Despite this, most studies refer to a specific risk factor or disease. Objective: To assess this issue globally, in this study we performed a meta-analysis. Methods: A searched PubMed database was done in 2020 and a selection of 35 case-control and coho...
Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a public health problem. Tapentadol is a novel opioid analgesic with a dual mode of action that was approved for acute and chronic pain. This drug has been associated with several ADRs, particularly involving Nervous System Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and General Disorders and Administration Site Condition. Objective: Since publishe...