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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Re‐Awakening Public Attention to the Silent Pandemic of Cancer Among Older Adults in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As global populations age, cancer is increasingly becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Despite accounting for the majority of new cancer cases and deaths, older individuals remain underrepresented in cancer research, clinical guidelines, and health ...
Ibrahim Bidemi Abdullateef, Sunkanmi Folorunsho, Abdulazeez Opeyemi Abdulganiyu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tracking Motor Progression and Device‐Aided Therapy Eligibility in Parkinson's Disease

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To characterise the progression of motor symptoms and identify eligibility for device‐aided therapies in Parkinson's disease, using both the 5‐2‐1 criteria and a refined clinical definition, while examining differences across genetic subgroups.
David Ledingham, Sahana Sathyanarayana, Charlotte B. Stewart, Robyn Iredale, Victoria Foster, Debra Galley, Mark Baker, Nicola Pavese   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Just transition funds in U.S. states: explaining variation in political process and policy design

Environmental Research: Energy
Coal power has rapidly declined in the US, dropping from 45% to 19% of electricity generation over 2010–2022. While this rapid transition is critical for decarbonization, it has devastating economic consequences for coal-dependent communities ...
Hanna L Breetz, Rebecca Shelton, Mokshda Kaul, Leah C Kunkel   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond Biology: The Politics of Adoption & Reproduction [PDF]

, 1995
It is exciting simply to be having this conference focused on adoption law and policy. I remember some nine years ago starting to plan a course dealing with adoption issues and wondering whether I would be able to justify its place in the Harvard Law ...
Bartholet, Elizabeth
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The Impact of Tilburg Frailty on Poststroke Fatigue in First‐Ever Stroke Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study With Unified Measurement Tools and Improved Statistics

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Poststroke fatigue (PSF) and frailty share substantial overlap in their manifestations, yet previous research has yielded conflicting results due to the use of heterogeneous frailty assessment tools. Objective To evaluate the independent impact of frailty on PSF using a unified measurement system (Tilburg Frailty Indicator, TFI ...
Chuan‐Bang Chen, Xiao‐Xue Wang, Shao‐Rui Bao, Sui‐Li Lin, Mei‐Chun Shu, Xi‐Xi Ye, Wen‐Jie Cong   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Loan Waivers and Bank Credit: Reflections on the Evidence and the Way Forward

Vikalpa, 2019
Executive Summary In the past decade, farm loan waivers have become a policy instrument to alleviate the financial distress of farmers. Despite agreement on the theoretical rationale for such debt forgiveness and its deep contextual relevance, many fear ...
Sudha Narayanan, Nirupam Mehrotra
doaj   +1 more source

Frailty Exacerbates Disability in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background To evaluate frailty in severe progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. Methods This prospective, cross‐sectional, multicenter study enrolled a late severe PMS group requiring skilled nursing (n = 53) and an age, sex, and disease duration‐matched control PMS group (n = 53).
Taylor R. Wicks, Anna Wolska, Diala Ghazal, Dejan Jakimovski, Bianca Weinstock‐Guttman, Alexander Burnham, Niels Bergsland, Michael G. Dwyer, Alan T. Remaley, Robert Zivadinov, Murali Ramanathan   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Strengthening the Policy Landscape for BIM Adoption for Construction Work Health and Safety

Buildings
Studies show that BIM has compelling benefits for work health and safety performance. Its capabilities for visualisation, information management, collaboration and simulation make it a powerful enabler for enhancing training, hazard identification, risk ...
Jimoh Enola Olaogbebikan, Zelinna Pablo, Kerry London   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Developing a Business Case for the Care Coordination and Transition Management Model: Need, Metrics, and Measures [PDF]

, 2019
In this descriptive qualitative study, nurse and healthcare leaders\u27 experiences, perceptions of care coordination and transition management (CCTM®), and insights as to how to foster adoption of the CCTM RN role in nursing education, practice across ...
Brown, PhD, RN, CPHQ, FNAHQ, FAAN, Diane Storer, Conway-Phillips, PhD, RN, Regina, De La Pena, MSN, RNC, C-EFM, Laura, Haas, PhD, RN, FAAN, Sheila, Start, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Rachel, Swan, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, Beth Ann   +5 more
core   +1 more source