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Buying and selling human eggs: infertility providers’ ethical and other conce...
Abstract Background Egg donor agencies are increasingly being used as part of IVF in the US, but are essentially unregulated, posing critical ethical and policy questions... -
Mobile Technology for Improved Family Planning (MOTIF): the development of a ...
Abstract Background The objective of this paper is to outline the formative research process used to develop the MOTIF mobile phone-based (mHealth) intervention to support... -
"OPTImAL": an ontology for patient adherence modeling in physical activity do...
Abstract Background Maintaining physical fitness is a crucial component of the therapeutic process for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite the known importance... -
Reengineering of MeSH thesauri for term selection to optimize literature retr...
Abstract Background PubMed is a widely used database for scientists to find biomedical-related literature. Due to the complexity of the selected research subject and its... -
Multiphoton in vivo imaging with a femtosecond semiconductor disk laser
We use an ultrafast diode-pumped semiconductor disk laser (SDL) to demonstrate several applications in multiphoton microscopy. The ultrafast SDL is based on an optically pumped... -
In vitro and in silico studies of terpenes, terpenoids and related compounds ...
Abstract Background In order to develop new larvicidal agents derived from phytochemicals, the larvicidal activity of fifty molecules that are constituent of essential oils was... -
Interventions to develop collectivistic leadership in healthcare settings: a ...
Abstract Background Collective or shared leadership approaches have been associated with team performance outcomes in several sectors. Based on this evidence, there have been... -
A systematic review of the clinical application of data-driven population seg...
Abstract Background Data-driven population segmentation analysis utilizes data analytics to divide a heterogeneous population into parsimonious and relatively homogenous groups... -
Exploration of time sequential, patient specific 3D heart unlocks clinical un...
Abstract Objectives The purpose was to create a time sequential three-dimensional virtual reality model, also referred to as a four-dimensional model, to explore its possible... -
Allergen immunotherapy for IgE-mediated food allergy: protocol for a systemat...
Abstract Background The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) is in the process of developing the EAACI Guidelines for Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) for... -
Fatigue mitigation with SleepTrackTXT2 in air medical emergency care systems:...
Abstract Background Most air medical Emergency Medical Services (EMS) clinicians work extended duration shifts, and more than 50% report inadequate sleep, poor sleep quality,... -
Using deliberate practice framework to assess the quality of feedback in unde...
Abstract Background In this research paper we report on the quality of feedback provided in the logbooks of pre-clinical undergraduate students based on a model of ‘actionable... -
Donor financing of human resources for health, 1990â 2016: an examination of...
Abstract Background Skilled health professionals are a critical component of the effective delivery of lifesaving health interventions. The inadequate number of skilled health... -
Development of a framework with tools to support the selection and implementa...
Abstract Background Patient reported outcomes (PROs) provide information on a patient’s health status coming directly from the patient. Measuring PROs with patient reported... -
Focus issue introduction: nonlinear optics
It is now fifty years since the original observation of second harmonic generation ushered in the field of nonlinear optics, close on the heels of the invention of the laser.... -
Compliant lower limb exoskeletons: a comprehensive review on mechanical desig...
Abstract Exoskeleton technology has made significant advances during the last decade, resulting in a considerable variety of solutions for gait assistance and rehabilitation.... -
Skin microdialysis: methods, applications and future opportunities—an EAACI p...
Abstract Skin microdialysis (SMD) is a versatile sampling technique that can be used to recover soluble endogenous and exogenous molecules from the extracellular compartment of... -
A tool to evaluate proportionality and necessity in the use of restrictive pr...
Abstract Background Prevention of violence due to severe mental disorders in psychiatric hospitals may require intrusive, restrictive and coercive therapeutic practices.... -
Improved recognition of ineffective chest compressions after a brief Crew Res...
Abstract Background Chest compressions are a core element of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Despite periodic training, real-life chest compressions have been reported to be... -
Supporting sustained adoption of education innovations: The Designing for Sus...
Abstract Background Every year, significant effort and resources are expended around the world to develop innovative instructional strategies and materials to improve...