Articles: ninos.
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Spatial repellent products are used for prevention of insect bites, and a body of evidence exists on spatial repellent entomological efficacy. A new option for vector control, spatial repellent products are designed to release active ingredient into the air for disruption of human-vector contact thereby reducing human exposure to mosquito-borne pathogens. Clinical trials have shown spatial repellent epidemiological efficacy against Aedes-borne viruses but inconclusive outcomes against malaria. We aimed to show and quantify the protective efficacy of spatial repellents in reducing malaria infection incidence in Busia County, Kenya. ⋯ This study was funded by Unitaid to the University of Notre Dame.
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Motor Cortex stimulation (MCS) are invasive interventions in order to treat various neuropathic pain syndromes such as Central Post-Stroke Pain. While each treatment has varying degree of success, comparative analysis has not yet been performed, and the success rates of these techniques using validated, objective pain scores have not been synthesised. ⋯ The use of neurosurgical interventions such as DBS and MCS are last-resort treatments for Central Post-Stroke Pain, with limited studies exploring and comparing these two techniques. While our study shows that MCS might be a slightly better treatment option, further research would need to be done to determine the appropriate surgical intervention in the treatment of Central Post-Stroke Pain.