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Social Differences in Health Behaviours among Jordanian Adolescents

European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 2022
Social differences are evident in both developed and developing countries. During adolescence, there are limited differences in morbidity and mortality, but differences do appear in terms of health behaviours.
Abdullah S. Alshammari, Bettina F. Piko, Tamás Berki, Kevin M. Fitzpatrick   +3 more
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Behaviour change for better health: nutrition, hygiene and sustainability [PDF]

BMC Public Health, 2013
As the global population grows there is a clear challenge to address the needs of consumers, without depleting natural resources and whilst helping to improve nutrition and hygiene to reduce the growth of noncommunicable diseases. For fast-moving consumer goods companies, like Unilever, this challenge provides a clear opportunity to reshape its ...
Newson, Rachel S., Lion, Rene, Crawford, Robert J., Curtis, Valerie, Elmadfa, Ibrahim, Feunekes, Gerda, Hicks, Cheryl, Liere, Marti van, Lowe, C. Fergus, Meijer, Gert W., Pradeep, B. V., Reddy, K. Srinath, Sidibe, Myriam, Uauy Dagach-Imbarack, Ricardo   +13 more
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Feeding, Fear, and Acceptance: Caregivers’ Experiences of Nutritional Support During Childhood Cancer Treatment

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose To explore caregivers' experiences and perceptions of the nutritional challenges faced by children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment, including oral intake and the use of nutritional support. Methods This was a qualitative study based on focus groups with parents and caregivers at a Brazilian pediatric oncology hospital ...
Danyelle Apparecida Balsamão Marques, Mariana dos Santos Murra, Welinton Hirai, Ana Laura Balduino do Nascimento, Karla Emilia de Sá Rodrigues, Wilson Elias de Oliveira Junior   +5 more
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Data‐Driven SuStaIn Model of Disability Progression in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To determine whether ordinal Subtype and Stage Inference (SuStaIn) applied to routine ALSFRS‐R item scores can identify reproducible disability progression patterns in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and provide clinically meaningful staging.
Giammarco Milella, Veria Vacchiano, Vittorio Velucci, Stefano Zoccolella, Rocco Liguori, Giovanni Defazio   +5 more
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NATURAL RESISTANCE TRAITS IN APIS MELLIFERA SAHARIENSIS: A FOCUS ON HYGIENIC BEHAVIOR AND SEASONAL PERFORMANCE

Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are crucial pollinators that contribute to ecological stability and agricultural productivity. However, in recent years, a significant global decline in bee colonies has been reported, primarily due to multiple stressors ...
Adjlane Noureddine*, Kaouche Soumeya*, Diffalah Hocine**,, Haddad Nizar***, Hatjina Fani****   +4 more
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Understanding the Burden of Orofacial Involvement and Patient Treatment Preferences in Systemic Sclerosis: Results From a Large International Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni, Lee Shapiro, Deana Gibbs, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Michael Hughes   +4 more
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HYGIENIC EVALUATIONS AND LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES BEHAVIOUR IN THE PRODUCTION OF ‘NDUJA DI SPILINGA

Italian Journal of Food Safety, 2011
The aim of this work was to study the hygienic and qualitative parameters of a traditional meat product from Calabria, named ‘Nduja di Spilinga, characterised by an high amount in fat (50%) and chilli pepper (25%).
F. Giarratana, A. Marra, E. Callipo, G. Ziino, D. Signorino, A. Giuffrida, A. Panebianco   +6 more
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Preference and possible consumption of provided enrichment and bedding materials and disinfectant powder by growing pigs

Porcine Health Management, 2022
Background Domestic pigs have an evolutionary conserved exploratory behaviour. To comply with this requirement, the European Union aims at setting standards for appropriate enrichment materials for pigs (Council Directive 2008/120/EC).
Felicitas Koch, Janine Kowalczyk, Hans Mielke, Hans Schenkel, Martin Bachmann, Annette Zeyner, Peter Leinweber, Robert Pieper   +7 more
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Multi‐Parametric Fluorescence Spectroscopy for the Detection and Characterization of Plant‐Derived Protein Residues on 316L Stainless Steel

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
UV–vis fluorescence spectroscopy enables sensitive monitoring of plant protein adsorption on AISI 316L stainless steel under food‐processing‐relevant conditions. Spectral deconvolution reveals adsorption‐induced changes associated with protein–surface interactions and conformational alterations, demonstrating the potential of the technique for ...
Alexander Khort, Erik Jansson, Gunilla Herting, Eva Blomberg, Kirsti Viljaste, Ahana Mukherjee, Inger Odnevall   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soft Robotic Excretory Care Simulator for Nursing Education: Functional and Perceptual Biomimetics Approach

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, Sota Suzuki, Shizuka Watanabe, Zebing Mao, Young Ah Seong, Toshinori Fujie, Tatsuhiro Horii, Kenjiro Tadakuma, Koichi Suzumori, Hiroyuki Nabae, Shingo Maeda   +10 more
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