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Assessment of Pregnancy Intention and Its Related Factors among Females Attending the Antenatal Clinic [PDF]

Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care
Background: The intention of pregnancy is considered one of the major factors contributing to the foetal or maternal outcome. An exploration of the magnitude of this problem and its related factors can lead to improved foetal or maternal health ...
Nida Arif, Mehwish Akhtar, Abdullah Arif, Bushra Arif, Kashif Ayub, Ariba Fida   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Electrosynthesis of Bioactive Chemicals, From Ions to Pharmaceuticals

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review discusses recent advances in electrosynthesis for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. It covers key electrochemical materials enabling precise delivery of ions and small molecules for cellular modulation and disease treatment, alongside catalytic systems for pharmaceutical synthesis.
Gwangbin Lee, Sojin Kim, Myeongeun Lee, Kyoungsuk Jin, Jimin Park   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contraceptives’ Usage Among Undergraduates in Yoruba Ethnic Group of Nigeria: The Roles of Age and Gender

Journal of Education and Teaching
This study explored the influence of age and gender on contraceptive use among undergraduates in South-West Nigeria. The primary aim was to examine how contraceptive use among students is moderated by age and gender.
Tosin Emmanuel AKINDUYO
doaj   +1 more source

Nano‐ and Micro‐Sized Solid Materials Used as Antiviral Agents

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Due to the rise of viral infections in humans and possible viral outbreaks, the use of nano‐ or micro‐sized materials as antiviral agents is rapidly increasing. This review explores their antiviral properties against RNA and DNA viruses, either as a prevention or a treatment tool, by delving into their mechanisms of action and how to properly assess ...
Orfeas‐Evangelos Plastiras, Imelda Raczkiewicz, Peggy Bouquet, Jean‐Philippe Dacquin, Jeremy Dhainaut, Anne Goffard, Christophe Volkringer   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Who is Being Saved Least by Family Planning Providers?A Study of Modern Contraceptive Use in Ghana,Tanzania and Zimbabwe [PDF]

, 2004
\ud This study was conducted to identify the poorest and other vulnerable sub-groups being served least by family planning providers. The study was set in three countries in sub-Saharan Africa, namely, Ghana, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
Clements , Steve, Madice, Nyovani
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'If I have only two children and they die. who will take care of me?' : a qualitative study exploring knowledge, attitudes and practices about family planning among Mozambican female and male adults [PDF]

, 2017
Background: By focusing upon family planning counselling services, the Mozambican government has significantly enhanced the general health of female and male clients.
Capurchande, Rehana, Coene, Gily, Meulemans, Herman, Roelens, Kristien   +3 more
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Membrane Vesicles from Lacticaseibacillus Casei BL23 Exhibit Antimicrobial Activity Against Escherichia coli and Immunostimulatory Effects on Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Membrane vesicles derived from the probiotic Lacticaseibacillus casei BL23 demonstrate antimicrobial properties against Escherichia coli and a potential biological effect in improving the overall survival of C. elegans infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These vesicles stimulated immune responses in primary cells without causing toxicity. Our results
Cecilia L. D'Antoni, Leila Pourtalebi Jahromi, Lorenzo Sana, Ana Paula Domínguez Rubio, Maja Dorfner, Jennifer Munkert, Heike Danzer, Philipp Arnold, Mikhail Lebedev, Esther Zanin, Oscar E. Pérez, Gregor Fuhrmann   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Novel 3D‐Printed Biophotonic Scaffold Displaying Luminescence under Near‐Infrared Light for Photopharmacological Activation and Biological Signaling Compound Release

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Despite significant efforts in developing novel biomaterials to regenerate tissue, only a few of them have successfully reached clinical use. It has become clear that the next generation of biomaterials must be multifunctional. Smart biomaterials can respond to environmental or external stimuli, interact in a spatial‐temporal manner, and trigger ...
Sonya Ghanavati, Ekin Opar, Virginia Alessandra Gobbo, Carlo Matera, Fabio Riefolo, Rossella Castagna, Julien Colombelli, Andrew Draganski, Joshua Baggott, Mika Lastusaari, Pau Gorostiza, Laeticia Petit, Jonathan Massera   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Review of Contemporary Contraceptives and Sterilization Techniques for Feral Horses

Human-Wildlife Interactions, 2018
This commentary provides a brief review of the history of contraceptive research eff orts for feral horses (Equus ferus caballus) as well as the contraceptives and sterilization techniques currently available for feral horses. Porcine zona pellucida (PZP)
Albert J. Kane
doaj   +1 more source

Antimicrobial Efficacy of a Taurolidine‐Based Antimicrobial Compound on Contaminated Surfaces Simulated in a Standardized 4‐Field Test

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
As implantable medical devices become indispensable to modern medicine, a silent threat grows alongside them: device‐associated infections. Despite decades of antibiotic innovation, infection rates keep climbing, costing lives and billions in healthcare expenses.
Benito Baldauf, Hendrik Bonnemeier, Ernest W. Lau, Jana Hummel, Reinhard Vonthein, Ojan Assadian   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source