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Associations of Sleep and Shift Work with Osteoarthritis Risk
Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.Objective Daily rhythms may be critical for maintaining homeostasis of joint tissues. We aimed to investigate the relationships between circadian clock disruption, sleep, and osteoarthritis (OA) risk in humans. Methods In the UK Biobank, a prospective 500,000‐person cohort, we evaluated associations between sleep duration, sleeplessness/insomnia, and ...
Elizabeth L. Yanik +5 more
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Improving oral hygiene skills by computer-based training: a randomized controlled comparison of the modified Bass and the Fones techniques. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 BACKGROUND: Gingivitis and other plaque-associated diseases have a high prevalence in western communities even though the majority of adults report daily oral hygiene. This indicates a lack of oral hygiene skills. Currently, there is no clear evidence as
Daniela Harnacke +4 more
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene In Health Care Facilities: Status in Low- and Middle-income Countries and Way Forward [PDF]
, 2015 This report presents, for the first time, a global assessment of the extent to which health care facilities provide essential water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. Drawing on data from 54 low- and middle-income countries, this report finds that
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Spectrally Tunable 2D Material‐Based Infrared Photodetectors for Intelligent Optoelectronics
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Intelligent optoelectronics through spectral engineering of 2D material‐based infrared photodetectors. Abstract The evolution of intelligent optoelectronic systems is driven by artificial intelligence (AI). However, their practical realization hinges on the ability to dynamically capture and process optical signals across a broad infrared (IR) spectrum.
Junheon Ha +18 more
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Paths Forward for the Global Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Sector [PDF]
, 2010 The report summarizes key challenges and recommendations discussed at an event entitled "Paths Forward for the Global Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Sector" hosted by the Global Water Futures Project at the Center for Strategic and International ...
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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 +5 more
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Case Reports in Dentistry, 2014 Background. Chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) is a complication following bone marrow transplantation. The oral lesions are difficult to control with a systemic pharmacological therapy. Case Description.
Davide Conrotto +4 more
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Analysis of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of Women Who Applied to Women's Illnesses and Birth Policlinic
Erciyes Medical Journal, 2019 Objective: This research report is a descriptive and cross-sectional study to investigate and compare the genital hygiene behaviors of pregnant, nonpregnant, and puerperal women.
Hilal Karadeniz +2 more
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Inspiring Change for Women's Rights and Dignity [PDF]
, 2014 A special one-day event organized by the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights shed light on the challenges women face in exercising their fundamental rights to access water, sanitation,
Sarah Simpson
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A soft robotic simulator is developed to replicate the digital removal of feces (DRF), a sensitive yet essential nursing procedure. Integrating soft actuators, sensors, and a realistic rectal model, the simulator balances functional fidelity with perceptual realism. Engineering evaluations and nurse feedback confirm its potential to enhance training in
Shoko Miyagawa +10 more
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