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ABSTRACT Background Palivizumab was introduced in Canada in 1998 as a publicly funded programme to reduce respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in high‐risk children. Severe early‐life RSV infections are associated with increased asthma risk. Thus, palivizumab may also indirectly reduce paediatric asthma.
Kimberley A. Foley +9 more
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ABSTRACT The regulation of business is increasingly characterized by “soft” governance regimes that blur the boundaries of public and private authority, as signaled by the rapid proliferation of multistakeholder initiatives in global governance. This article explores how the spread of multistakeholderism creates opportunities for new forms of strategic
Rob Ralston, Ben Hawkins
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Objective: To evaluate the effects of passive inhalation of cigarette smoke on the respiratory system of guinea pigs. Methods: Male guinea pigs were divided into two groups: control and passive smoking, the latter being exposed to the smoke of ten ...
Thiago Brasileiro de Vasconcelos +4 more
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Immune system benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a respiratory disease characterized by pulmonary and systemic inflammation. Inflammatory mediators show relationships with shortness of breath, exercise intolerance and health related quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), a comprehensive education and exercise training programme, is the
Asghar Abbasi +4 more
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ABSTRACT We examined the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and epigenetic age acceleration (EAA) in adulthood as measured by second and third generation epigenetic clocks by performing a systematic review of the literature. The electronic databases MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched on 17 July 2023.
Matthew Green +2 more
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The Tobacco Wars - Global Litigation Strategies [PDF]
The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) identifies civil and criminal litigation as a public health strategy and promotes international cooperation (reporting, technical assistance, and information exchange).
Gostin, Lawrence O.
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This review highlights the formation of foodborne carcinogens during processing and evaluates different mitigation strategies, including natural antioxidants and modern cooking techniques, to reduce associated cancer risks and enhance food safety. ABSTRACT Food processing methods, though vital for improving food safety, taste, and shelf life, can ...
Naglaa S. Ashmawy +4 more
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Comparison of motorcycle taxi driver's respiratory health using an air quality standard for carbon monoxide in ambient air: a pilot survey in Benin. [PDF]
IntroductionAmbient air quality standards are not designed to protect people occupationally exposed to outdoor air pollution on a routine basis. This study aimed to assess the effect of exceeding the US ambient air quality standard for carbon monoxide ...
Ale, Boni Maxime +7 more
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Air pollution vs. tobacco smoking
Philippe Girard, Thibault Vieira
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What's new? The establishment in 2014 of the population‐based cancer registry (PBCR) of Bhutan created new opportunities for understanding national cancer trends, which previously were anticipated from data in neighbouring countries. This study presents the first nine‐year summary of cancer patterns in Bhutan, derived from PBCR data. From 2014 to 2022,
Phub Tshering +9 more
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