"Ointments" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Semisolid preparations used topically for protective emollient effects or as a vehicle for local administration of medications. Ointment bases are various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and plant oils and solid and liquid hydrocarbons.
| Descriptor ID |
D009824
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D26.255.640
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2018 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Ointments" by people in Profiles.
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Comparing the quantitative fit-testing results of half-mask respirators with various skin barriers in a crossover study design: a pilot study. J Hosp Infect. 2021 May; 111:125-131.
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Topical Nifedipine for the Treatment of Pressure Ulcer: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Am J Ther. 2021 Jan-Feb 01; 28(1):e41-e51.
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Treatment of COVID-19 induced chilblains with topical nitroglycerin. Int J Dermatol. 2020 Dec; 59(12):1522-1524.
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Ocular Complications in the Prone Position in the Critical Care Setting: The COVID-19 Pandemic. J Intensive Care Med. 2021 Mar; 36(3):361-372.
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Therapy for probable COVID-19 associated erythema pernio-like lesions in pediatric age. Case report. Dermatol Ther. 2020 Jul; 33(4):e13616.
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Eye care in the intensive care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2020 Jun 02; 81(6):1-10.
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Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2019 Jan 29; 321(4):394-398.
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Allergic contact dermatitis caused by chloramphenicol with prurigo nodularis-like spreading. Contact Dermatitis. 2019 Apr; 80(4):251-252.
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Nanoparticle-based therapies as a modality in treating wounds and preventing biofilm. Panminerva Med. 2018 Dec; 60(4):237-238.
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Hailey-Hailey disease successfully treated with vitamin D oral supplementation. Dermatol Ther. 2019 01; 32(1):e12767.