Ethanol is indispensable for virucidal hand antisepsis: memorandum from the alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) Task Force, WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety, and the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO), Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany. [PDF]
Kramer A +9 more
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Cyberattacks on Small Banks and the Impact on Local Banking Markets
Abstract Cyberattacks on small banks have direct and spillover effects in local markets. Following successful cyberattacks, hacked small banks experience a decline in deposit growth rates. This effect of cyberattacks is not observed in hacked large banks.
FABIAN GOGOLIN +2 more
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Bioengineered tissue constructs are vital technologies employed in in vitro testing of both fundamental biological principles and industrial screening practices. Current approaches to modelling the nasal mucosa in vitro are not representative and are associated with limitations that impact their reliability and predictive value.
Steven Bradbury +5 more
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[Field investigations of SARS-CoV-2-outbreaks in Germany by the Robert Koch Institute, February-October 2020]. [PDF]
Alpers K +3 more
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Parenthood and CEO Responses to Media Criticism on Pay
Abstract Research on media coverage of controversial corporate practices typically suggests firms respond instrumentally to mitigate stakeholder reactions. However, we argue that CEOs' moral concerns can sometimes override strategic considerations, because media criticism may expose them to scrutiny from personally valued audiences – for instance ...
Steffen Brenner, Georg Wernicke
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Analysis of potential barriers for PrEP non-users among PrEP-eligible MSM in Germany
Background Daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) provides effective protection against HIV. Since September 2019, the costs of PrEP have been covered by statutory health insurance in Germany.
Helena Waldorf +8 more
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Experiences from the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Robert Koch Institute. [PDF]
Harder T.
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[Health protection and climate change require ambitious limit values for air pollutants in Europe : Opinion on the revision of the Directive on Air Quality and Clean Air for Europe of the Environmental Public Health commission of the Robert Koch Institute and the Federal Environment Agency]. [PDF]
Peters A +13 more
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ABSTRACT Root traits significantly shape rhizosphere microbiomes, yet their interaction with microbes is often overlooked in plant breeding programs. Here, we propose that selecting modern cultivars based on microbiome interactive trait (MIT), such as root biomass, exudate patterns and the rhizosphere microbiome, can enhance agricultural sustainability
Tianci Zhao +12 more
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