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Abstract Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a vector-borne parasitic disease that is being targeted for elimination through mass drug administration (MDA). The co-distribution of Loa loa in Central Africa poses a si...

Objectives To estimate the contribution of ultraprocessed foods (UPF) to total energy intake and to macronutrient and micronutrient intakes among very old people aged 85 years in the Newcastle 85+ Study.Design Cross-sect...

The objective was to evaluate the dietary supplementation of different sources of chromium (inorganic: chromium sulfate and chelated: chromium-methionine) during the finishing period of pigs to obtain improvements in the...

Abstract Background Outdoor play benefits children’s mental wellbeing, social and cognitive development and physical activity levels. However, children’s outdoor play and physical activity have declined in recent yea...

Abstract Background Healthcare workers are frequently exposed to high emotional demands through encounters with patient suffering, death, worries, and aggressive reactions. Such demands have been linked to an elevated ri...

Abstract Background Triage at major incidents has traditionally relied on assessing physiology, and in the UK, this role has usually been performed by healthcare responders. However, recent major incidents have shown tha...

This study explores parent perspectives on how time spent in nature and natural settings, including their own experiences with the natural world, might influence their child’s play, learning and holistic development an...

After teeth, mandibles and mandibular fragments are the best represented element in the early hominin fossil record. Among these, the mandibular hypodigm of Paranthropus boisei is the largest ascribed to a single early h...

Resumo Este trabalho visa discutir a noção de individualidade no pensamento de Georg Simmel e de Norbert Elias, analisando suas contribuições para o desenvolvimento de uma perspectiva teórica contemporânea que colo...

Food systems globally are under growing pressure to transition in response to climate change, ecological degradation, shifting consumer expectations, and persistent social inequities. Emerging biotechnologies, including ...

Abstract Understanding drivers of river mobility—temporal shifts in river channel positions—is critical for managing fluvial landscapes sustainably and for interpreting past river responses to climate change. However...

Widening university access to students from low socio-economic status (LSES) and non-traditional backgrounds has been a key equity objective for Australian universities, particularly since the 2008 Review into Australian...

Abstract Background Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem disorder affecting 2.8% of pregnancies in the UK. It usually presents after 20-week gestation with new-onset high blood pressure and proteinuria. Complications include e...

Introduction Childhood cancer survival rates are not equal for all, with disparities existing both between and within low- and middle-income countries and high-income countries, particularly among ethnic minorities and c...

Abstract Biofortification is a sustainable approach to reduce Zn deficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet the efficiency of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Zn uptake and translocation remain unclear. This study exam...

The pathogenesis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria is linked to the variant surface antigen PfEMP1, which mediates tethering of infected erythrocytes to the host endothelium and is encoded by approximately 60 var genes pe...

Purpose This study aimed to explore the feasibility and user experience of Grasp, a novel digital tool designed to register coping experiences during paediatric rehabilitation, and to examine perceived impact on reflecti...

Abstract Background Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is characterized by progressive endothelial dysfunction and corneal edema. Reliable objective biomarkers for grading disease severity are currently evolving....

Abstract A recent dietary trend involves replacing cow’s milk with plant-based drink alternatives. This shift is motivated by the perception that plant-based options are healthier and more environmentally sustainable. ...

One thousand and fifty (1,050) Ross male broilers from 23 to 36 days of age were used to evaluate the dietary effects of levels of lysine. It was used a random block design with 5 levels of digestible lysine (0.95; 1.00;...

Background Many older people experience Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), which may compromise the effectiveness of health promotion programmes.Objectives We explored engagement with behaviour change among participants sc...

Abstract BackgroundEveryday digital technologies such as social media, gaming, and internet use are deeply integrated into the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults. While these platforms can foste...

BackgroundItaly’s rehabilitation workforce is fragmented and regulated by outdated decrees, limiting alignment with WHO and EU standards, and hindering efficiency, equity, and international comparability.MethodologyNar...