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The application of FTIR microspectroscopy in a non-invasive and non-destructi...
Abstract The potential of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) microspectroscopy, to inform the study and conservation of mineralised excavated textiles is discussed, highlighted... -
A method for sensitivity analysis to assess the effects of measurement error ...
Abstract Background Measurement error in self-reported dietary intakes is known to bias the association between dietary intake and a health outcome of interest such as risk of a... -
Simplified Chinese version of hip and knee replacement expectations surveys i...
Abstract Background The Hospital for Special Surgery Hip Replacement Expectations Survey (HSS-THRES) and Knee Replacement Expectations Survey (HSS-TKRES) are widely used tools... -
Development of a benchmark tool for cancer centers; results from a pilot exer...
Abstract Background Differences in cancer survival exist between countries in Europe. Benchmarking of good practices can assist cancer centers to improve their services aiming... -
Development of a web-based assessment tool that evaluates the meal situation ...
Abstract Background Children with cancer often suffer side effects from their treatment, for example nausea and vomiting, which can lead to malnutrition. If a child cannot eat... -
Module and individual domain deletions of NRPS to produce plipastatin derivat...
Abstract Background Plipastatin, an antifungal lipopeptide, is synthesized by a non-ribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) in Bacillus subtilis. However, little information is... -
Electronic cigarette exposure triggers neutrophil inflammatory responses
Abstract Background The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) is increasing and there is widespread perception that e-cigs are safe. E-cigs contain harmful chemicals; more... -
Antibiotics prescription and guidelines adherence in elderly: impact of the c...
Abstract Background Although the interest of antibiotics is well known, antibiotics prescription is associated with side effect, especially in patients with multiples... -
Perceived factors influencing the initiation of methamphetamine use among Akh...
Abstract Background Methamphetamine use not only impacts health and the economy but also causes social impairment, particularly among the poorly educated and underprivileged... -
Slot-mode optomechanical crystals: a versatile platform for multimode optomec...
Cavity optomechanical systems are being studied for their potential in areas such as metrology, communications, and quantum information science. For a number of recently... -
Irritable bowel syndrome-specific health-related quality of life instrument: ...
Abstract Background Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important outcome indicator for chronic disease, and particularly in the absence of biological markers for... -
Determination of volatile flavors in fresh navel orange by multidimensional g...
The aroma fraction of fresh fruits is a key factor to evaluate quality and acceptance or resistance of customers. Due to the limited sensitivity of current analytical methods,... -
Intracavity transverse modes controlled by a genetic algorithm based on Zerni...
A new adaptive optics (AO) system for controlling the mode profile of a diode-laser-pumped Nd:YAG solid laser has been set up in our laboratory. A 19-element piezoelectric... -
Changes of the glutathione redox system during the weaning transition in pigl...
Abstract Background Weaning is known to result in barrier dysfunction and villus atrophy in the immediate post-weaning phase, and the magnitude of these responses is... -
Integrated metamaterials for efficient and compact free-space-to-waveguide co...
We applied nonlinear optimization to design nanophotonics-based metamaterials for efficient free-space-to-waveguide coupling. Three devices were designed, fabricated and... -
Validity and reliability of subjective methods to assess sedentary behaviour ...
Abstract Background Subjective measures of sedentary behaviour (SB) (i.e. questionnaires and diaries/logs) are widely implemented, and can be useful for capturing type and... -
The monetary value of human lives lost due to neglected tropical diseases in ...
Abstract Background Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are an important cause of death and disability in Africa. This study estimates the monetary value of human lives lost due... -
Relation of antioxidant status at admission and disease severity and outcome ...
Abstract Background Canine babesiosis is caused by species of the Babesia genus and has become an emerging disease worldwide. To the authors’ knowledge there are no reports in... -
A survey of primary-care pediatricians regarding the management of Helicobact...
Abstract Background Adherence of primary-care pediatricians to guidelines in pediatric gastroenterology is essential to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. The study aim was to... -
Measuring energy, macro and micronutrient intake in UK children and adolescen...
Abstract Background Measuring dietary intake in children and adolescents can be challenging due to misreporting, difficulties in establishing portion size and reliance on...
