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The impact of social security compensation inequality on earnings distribution due to sickness and disability
(2005-08-26)
One of the main purposes of social security systems is to compensate for loss of earnings during periods of sickness and disability. Of interest is therefore the extent to which such compensation reduces earnings inequality. ...
Human C-reactive protein : genetic and hormonal regulation and role in atherogenesis
(2007-03-23)
Although in decline in the developed world CHD is still the number one
killer. The decline is thought to be due to better risk prevention and
treatment. C-reactive protein (CRP) has emerged as an marker of CHD. It
is ...
Elevated drinking water manganese and fetal and child health and development
(2015-05-20)
Manganese (Mn) is an essential element that functions as a cofactor in the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins, and it is also incorporated in antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase. In general, intake of Mn mainly ...
Streptococcus pyogenes infections and toxic shock syndrome : molecular epidemiology and immunotherapy
(2006-03-08)
Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus (GAS), is an important human pathogen causing a wide variety of diseases. One of the most severe diseases is streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), which is ...
Public health nutrition in Europe : workforce development and policy change
(2012-12-17)
Public health nutrition workforce development is an important prerequisite for developing a nation’s capacity to achieve public health nutrition objectives.
Presently, there is a lack of knowledge about public health ...
Consequences of inadequate use of glucose lowering drugs and associated risk factors
(2019-05-21)
Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by chronically elevated blood glucose levels, hyperglycaemia. Consistent adherence to appropriate glucose-lowering drug therapy is fundamental to prevent disease progression, diabetes-related ...
Antimicrobial peptides and eicosanoids : roles and interactions in inflammation and host defense
(2017-04-05)
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have a broad spectrum of activities and exert their functions by both direct killing of microbes through the interaction with the microbial membrane, and modulation of innate and adaptive ...
Evidence based care of the very preterm infant : studies on thermal care and breastfeeding in Europe
(2017-05-26)
Very preterm birth occurs in approximately 1.5% of all births in Europe. Advances in neonatal intensive care has contributed to a decline in mortality and morbidity, nevertheless very preterm birth (birth before 32 weeks ...