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Environmental Pesticide Exposure in the Etiology of Pediatric Brain Tumors and Leukemia: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological Studies

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The etiologies of pediatric cancer are largely unknown, but environmental pesticide exposures are likely to contribute. Chronic low‐dose exposure to pesticide mixtures through drinking water is a growing concern in agricultural communities.
Grace N. VanDeSteeg, Alyssa R. Russum, Matthew R. Sandbulte, Eleanor G. Rogan, Martha G. Rhoades   +4 more
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Subclinical cardiac alterations and cardiometabolic profile in adolescents with newly diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross‐sectional comparative echocardiographic study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective While cardiometabolic comorbidities have been well established in adults with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), it remains unclear whether the early signs of cardiovascular morbidity emerge during adolescence. This study aimed to investigate whether metabolic and cardiovascular alterations begin in adolescents with PCOS.
Demet Aygün Ari, Melis Pehlivantürk Kizilkan, Musa Öztürk, İlker Ertuğrul, Hayrettin Hakan Aykan, Tevfik Karagöz, Nuray Kanbur, Orhan Derman, Sinem Akgül   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Non‐Professional Virtues of the Hospice Volunteer

Journal of Applied Philosophy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Volunteers have long played a significant role in hospice care. Much of the care volunteers provide consists of weekly hour‐long in‐home visits. Home‐visiting hospice volunteers are not professionals, nor are they strangers or intimates. Hospice volunteers will not typically face moral dilemmas, nor be called upon to make dramatic decisions ...
Michael B. Gill
wiley   +1 more source

Authenticity as fact or feeling: A dual‐process framework of consumer authenticity judgments

Journal of Consumer Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Authenticity is highly valued in the marketplace, yet consumers often disagree on what is authentic and even attribute authenticity to “fake” marketplace entities. Although prior research has advanced understanding by identifying multiple types and components of authenticity, it remains loosely connected to broader psychological theory ...
Rosanna K. Smith, Katherine Du
wiley   +1 more source

Diabetes Foot Ulcer Prevention: A Review of Footwear Width Assessment for At‐Risk Feet

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Background Diabetes‐related foot ulceration (DFU) is often related to footwear fit. People with diabetes often have wider feet than in those without diabetes. Standards for evaluating footwear width in those at risk are therefore important.
Petra J. Jones, Alex V. Rowlands, Melanie J. Davies, Sicco A. Bus   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Using body mapping to explore perceptions of resilience with 7–12‐year‐old Muslim children in East London: A qualitative study

JCPP Advances, EarlyView.
This study explored resilience in Black and South Asian Muslim children aged 7–12 in East London, an underrepresented group affected by deprivation and discrimination. Using body mapping, children depicted resilience as personal strength and described the importance of support systems.
Aisling Murray, Imogen I. Hensler, Eleanor Keiller, Faiza Durrani, Patrisiya Ali Taleb, Maria Grazia Turri, Jennifer Y. F. Lau   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Shoe Type and Load Carrying on Electromyographic Activity of Lower Extremity Muscles during Stair Ascent and Descent

Biyumikānīk-i varzishī, 2019
Objective Stair ascent and descent is an essential movement task in daily life in which individuals are subjected to repetitive impact forces. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the intensity of Electromyographic (EMG) activity in lower extremity ...
Nader Farahpour, Mahdi Majlesi, Mohammad Reza Hoseinpouri   +2 more
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The Effect of Screw-in Studs on Equine Hoof and Limb Kinematics while Cantering and Jumping on an Artificial Surface

International Journal of Equine Science
Studs are used to optimize hoof grip upon contact with the surface to prevent slip and enhance performance. Previous research has explored the influence of uniaxially placed studs on a grass surface during canter, the influence of stud length on braking ...
Thomas Dunbar, Soraya Morscher
doaj   +1 more source

Resilience and Empathy in Dental Students: A Comparative Cross‐Sectional Study in Two Latin American Universities

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the association between resilience and empathy in dental students and to explore how specific resilience dimensions relate to different components of empathy in two Latin American universities. Methods This cross‐sectional study included students from two countries: Argentina (n = 200) and Costa Rica (n = 222).
María Jorgelina Ulloque, Laura Sánchez Jiménez, Sara Huerta‐González, Rubén Eduardo Vázquez‐García, Lindsey W. Vilca, Silvina Villalba, José Gamarra‐Moncayo, Yolanda Dávila‐Pontón, Iván Eduardo Insignares‐Arango, Alma Rosa Quiroz Guerra, Víctor P. Díaz‐Narváez   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Varieties of Democracy Aid Approaches: The Role of Donors' Domestic Ideology

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT After the end of the Cold War, DAC donors increased their efforts of democracy promotion in developing countries. Among other instruments, DAC donors increasingly use democracy aid to improve democracy abroad. However, DAC donors differ in their allocation and delivery strategy of democracy aid.
Jean‐Baptiste Puginier
wiley   +1 more source