Assessment of Sustainable Elimination Criteria for Iodine Deficiency Disorders Recommended by International Organizations. [PDF]
Front Nutr, 2022 Fan L, Meng F, Sun Q, Zhai Y, Liu P.
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Association Between Neurofilament Light Chain and Real‐World Ambulatory Function in Progressive MS
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Neurofilament light chain (NfL) is a biomarker of neuroaxonal injury in multiple sclerosis (MS), yet associations with functional outcomes remain unclear. Longitudinal associations between serum NfL (sNfL) and daily step count (STEPS) from wearable devices were assessed in a large international progressive MS cohort.
Gabby B. Joseph +5 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective To evaluate how modifiable psychosocial factors and fatigue relate to physical functioning in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods In this cross‐sectional study of two demographically distinct cohorts (Approaches to Positive, Patient‐Centered Experiences of Aging with Lupus [APPEAL] and California Lupus Epidemiology Study
Mrinalini Dey +8 more
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What determines trust in international organizations? An empirical analysis for the IMF, the World Bank, and the WTO [PDF]
So far no existing study has analyzed what determines people’s trust in the IMF, the World Bank, and the WTO even though – in the absence of democratic accountability – this is one of the few ways to assess the legitimacy of these institutions.
Hessami, Zohal
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Beyond the machinery metaphors: Towards a theory of international organizations as machines [PDF]
This article builds upon the common metaphor of international organizations as the ‘machinery’ of international law to present a theoretical exploration of these institutions.
Kotsakis, Andreas
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Roles of Social Protection to Promote Health Service Coverage among Vulnerable People toward Achieving Universal Health Coverage: A Literature Review of International Organizations. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2023 Yokobori Y +7 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective The concern that nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may precipitate flares of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has limited their use in managing musculoskeletal symptoms in those with IBD, but safety data are mixed. Methods This retrospective cohort study included patients with IBD aged at least 18 years from Optum's deidentified ...
Adam S. Mayer +4 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease defined by immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Despite advances in care, major complications such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and myocardial involvement remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Cristiana Sieiro Santos +2 more
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The legal status of NGOs in international governance and its relevance for the legitimacy of international organizations [PDF]
This working paper introduces the concept of legal personality of non-state actors as an indicator of the democratic legitimacy of international organizations (IOs).
Kissling, Claudia
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The creativity of the resistance after the 2020 Belarusian presidential election
Creativity StudiesThe protests that followed the 2020 Belarusian presidential election marked an unprecedented display of creativity as a tool of resistance. This study introduces the theoretical model of creative resistance as a civic awakening, demonstrating how ...
Paulina Codogni
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