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Measuring influenza laboratory capacity: use of a tool to measure improvements
Abstract Background To collect information, identify training needs, and assist with influenza capacity building voluntary laboratory capacity assessments were conducted using a... -
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... -
Relationship between ethanol consumption and TBL2 rs17145738 on LDL-C concent...
Abstract Background LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) concentration is modified by dietary and genetic factors; however, little is known about the details of this relationship. Our aim... -
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,... -
Psychometric properties of self-sufficiency assessment tools in adolescents i...
Abstract Background Self-sufficiency is the realisation of an acceptable level of functioning either by the person him/herself or through the adequate organisation of help from... -
Interprofessional team interactions about complex care in the ICU: pilot deve...
Abstract Background The awakening and breathing coordination, delirium, and early mobility (ABCDE) bundle is a multicomponent complex intervention that improves outcomes for... -
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... -
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Team-based learning (TBL) is gradually being integrated into Chinese medical education. This study reports its current application status in Chinese medical schools, as well as... -
Prenatal exposure to legacy contaminants and visual acuity in Canadian infant...
Abstract Background Prenatal exposure to environmental contaminants can have deleterious effects on child development. While psychomotor, cognitive and behavioural outcomes have... -
Evaluating inter-rater reliability of indicators to assess performance of med...
Abstract Background To build capacity in medicines management, the Uganda Ministry of Health introduced a nationwide supervision, performance assessment and recognition strategy... -
Non-target screening of organic pollutants and target analysis of halogenated...
Abstract Background The 16 priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) issued by US Environmental protection agency are a major focus in atmosphere in previous studies.... -
Sensitivity of various adiposity indices in identifying cardiometabolic disea...
Abstract Background Obesity is a recognized risk factor for various cardiometabolic diseases and several indices are used clinically to assess overall cardiometabolic risk. This... -
Adverse weather conditions and fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United Stat...
Abstract Background Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury mortality. Adverse weather and road conditions have the potential to affect the likelihood of motor... -
Exposure to Perflouroalkyl acids and foetal and maternal thyroid status: a re...
Abstract Background Exposure to perfluorinated-alkyl-acids (PFAAs) is ubiquitous. PFAAs are hormone-disrupting compounds that are strongly suspected to affect... -
Prospective associations of meat consumption during childhood with measures o...
Abstract Background Higher meat and protein intakes have been associated with increased body weight in adults, but studies evaluating body composition are scarce. Furthermore,... -
Characteristics of a multi-mode interference device based on Ti:LiNbO<sub>3</...
We have analyzed the multi-mode interference effect depending on the wavelength and the polarization states of input beam in a multi-mode Ti:LiNbO3 waveguide at about 1300 nm... -
Newborn hearing screening protocol in tuscany region
Abstract Background Newborn hearing screening has to be considered the first step of a program for the identification, diagnosis, treatment and habilitation/rehabilitation of... -
The prevalence of gastric heterotopia of the proximal esophagus is underestim...
Abstract Background The previously reported prevalence of gastric heterotopia in the cervical esophagus, also termed inlet patch (IP), varies substantially, ranging from 0.18 to... -
Predicting clinically promising therapeutic hypotheses using tensor factoriza...
Abstract Background Determining which target to pursue is a challenging and error-prone first step in developing a therapeutic treatment for a disease, where missteps are... -
Am I getting an accurate picture: a tool to assess clinical handover in remot...
Abstract Background Good clinical handover is critical to safe medical care. Little research has investigated handover in rural settings. In a remote setting where nurses and...
