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Mechanistic model of radiotherapy-induced lung fibrosis using coupled 3D agent-based and Monte Carlo simulations
BackgroundMechanistic modelling of normal tissue toxicities is unfolding as an alternative to the phenomenological normal tissue complication...
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Infusing wellness opportunities into integrated youth services
BackgroundAppropriate health services and health promotion strategies for young people with mental health and substance use (MHSU) concerns are...
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An intergenerational programme delays health impairment in nursing home residents: the Duplo project
PurposeTo analyse whether an intergenerational programme in which students interacted with institutionalised older persons had any impact on the...
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A Family-Focused, Sibling-Synchronous Intervention in Borno State, Nigeria: Exploring the Impact on Family Functioning and Household Gender Roles
Abstract PurposeThe ways family members engage and communicate with each other has significant impacts on well-being and co** strategies in the...
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Radiobiological and dosimetric assessment of DNA-intercalated 99mTc-complexes bearing acridine orange derivatives
BackgroundRecently, a new family of 99m Tc(I)-tricarbonyl complexes bearing an acridine orange (AO) DNA targeting unit and different linkers between...
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Molecular and pharmacological aspects of piperine as a potential molecule for disease prevention and management: evidence from clinical trials
BackgroundPiperine is a type of amide alkaloid that exhibits pleiotropic properties like antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory,...
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Ten golden rules for optimal antibiotic use in hospital settings: the WARNING call to action
Antibiotics are recognized widely for their benefits when used appropriately. However, they are often used inappropriately despite the importance of...
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Social inequalities, sexual tourism and HIV in Cartagena, Colombia: an ethnographic study
BackgroundCartagena, Colombia’s main port on the Caribbean Coast, reported an HIV incidence of 7.5 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2007 with 90.0%...
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Acute and sub-lethal toxicity of a common water contaminant (copper sulfate) on edible freshwater fish: assessment of hemato-biochemical and tissue morphological biomarkers
Copper is an essential trace nutrient element, but excess copper could cause stress on organisms. Different animal models are available to assess the...
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Patient safety implications of wearing a face mask for prevention in the era of COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and consensus recommendations
In the past, the use of face masks in western countries was essentially limited to occupational health. Now, because of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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Neurocritical Care of the Pregnant Patient
Purpose of reviewTo summarize recent changes in management and emerging therapies for pregnant neurocritical care patients.
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Decellularized extracellular matrix mediates tissue construction and regeneration
Contributing to organ formation and tissue regeneration, extracellular matrix (ECM) constituents provide tissue with three-dimensional (3D)...
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Chinese Herbal Medicine Adjusting Brain Microenvironment via Mediating Central Nervous System Lymphatic Drainage in Alzheimer’s Disease
Due to its complex pathogenesis and lack of effective therapeutic methods, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has become a severe public health problem...
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Eliciting Preferences for HIV Prevention Technologies: A Systematic Review
BackgroundMany human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention technologies (pre-exposure prophylaxis, microbicides, vaccines) are available or in...
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Determinants of Cookstoves and Fuel Choice Among Rural Households in India
Roughly 2.8 billion people depend on solid fuels for cooking needs, resulting in a tremendous burden of disease from exposure to household air...
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Exploring the experiences of the older adults who are brought to live in shelter homes in Karachi, Pakistan: a qualitative study
BackgroundThe traditional joint family system in a culturally diverse Pakistani society shows great respect and care for older population by the...
