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The 73rd Bubble Wrap

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Article 1: Does rapid diagnostic testing for Malaria work? A Diagnostic Accuracy Study to Evaluate Standard Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Alone to Safely Rule Out Imported Malaria in Children Presenting to UK Emergency Departments. This puts a high financial and resource cost on front-line settings.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

EMDocs

Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. Physical injuries and burns among refugees in Lebanon: implications for programs and policies. Intravenous (IV) crystalloids, IV paracetamol (acetaminophen), and IV dextrose are administered.