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Advances in Polymer TechnologyThis study is based on the utilization of fish scale-derived collagen (FSC) as a potential filler material in polyurethane foam (PUF) composites. The composites were prepared with varying FSC concentrations (2.5%, 5 wt%, and 10 wt%) with the standard PUF
D. Naidoo +5 more
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Cathepsin H deficiency decreases hypoxia-ischemia-induced hippocampal atrophy in neonatal mice through attenuated TLR3/IFN-β signaling [PDF]
Journal of Neuroinflammation, 2021 Background Cathepsin H (CatH) is a lysosomal cysteine protease with a unique aminopeptidase activity. Its expression level is increased in activated immune cells including dendritic cells, macrophages, and microglia. We have previously reported that CatH
Junjun Ni +5 more
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Heart Rate Variability in Insulo-Opercular Epilepsy [PDF]
Brain Sciences, 2021 Background: We aimed to evaluate heart rate variability (HRV) changes in insulo-opercular epilepsy (IOE) and after insulo-opercular surgery. Methods: We analyzed 5-min resting HRV of IOE patients before and after surgery. Patients’ SUDEP-7 risk inventory
Thi Phuoc Yen Tran +8 more
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Modelling and Simulation in EngineeringThe pore structure of the modified foam gypsum and its thermal insulation performance were revealed through the integrated study of microscopic, macroscopic, and simulation.
Jiansen Yang, Hanxi Zhu, Xiangyang Cao
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Sportmen’s experiences at a somatology clinic receiving a sport message
Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 2013 Sportsmen are increasingly visiting somatology clinics for massages prior to an aerobic sports event. Massage is frequently utilised prior to an athletic activity, as a means of enhancing performance. Massage is known to have both calming and stimulating
Karien Jooste +2 more
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Fast-track interventions for HIV and AIDS epidemic control among key populations: A rapid review [PDF]
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family MedicineBackground: Targeted interventions for key populations remain critical for realisation of epidemic control for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection because of the causal relationship between HIV infection in the general population and among key ...
Zamasomi P.B. Luvuno +4 more
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The experiences of private somatology therapists on their self-management in a private practice
Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 2013 Somatology therapists have a demanding occupation, both physically and emotionally. Long working hours coupled with handling clients on a daily basis, notwithstanding the strain of ensuring high quality client care, are all aspects that place pressure on
Karien Richter, Karien Jooste
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Statutory regulation in somatology: a public health, professional, and decolonial imperative in South Africa [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthNomakhosi Mpofana +6 more
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International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, Volume 32, Issue 4, Page 845-855, July/August 2022., 2022 Abstract Previous research has demonstrated significant age‐ and sex‐related differences in bone loss in European populations. This study utilizes metacarpal radiogrammetry to analyze cortical bone thickness and bone loss for a sample of indigenous individuals (n = 120) from the Hospital Real San José de los Naturales (HSJN) skeletal collection in ...
Julie K. Wesp +1 more
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Annals of Human Biology, 2021 Background African Pygmy Populations (APP) are believed to be one of the first groups of the Congo Basin rainforest peoples to separate from the rest of modern humanity. The arrival of Bantu speaking agriculturalists from 5,000 BP led to the formation of
Daniel Turbón +2 more
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