Results 31 to 40 of about 837,235 (264)
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022 BackgroundEarly childhood may represent an opportune time to commence primordial prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD, i.e., prevention of risk factors onset), but epidemiological evidence is scarce. We aimed to examine the distribution and parental
Rachel E. Climie +15 more
doaj +1 more source
Legal determinants of external finance revisited : the inverse relationship between investor protection and societal well-being [PDF]
, 2011 This paper investigates relationships between corporate governance traditions and quality of life as measured by a number of widely reported indicators.
A Dignam +66 more
core +1 more source
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Purpose Although not always achieved, complete chemotherapy‐induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) control is the conventional goal of CINV prophylaxis. In this two‐center, mixed‐methods study, we sought to understand the preferences of adolescent patients and family caregivers for CINV control endpoints.
Haley Newman +8 more
wiley +1 more source
A novel dual-leg DC-DC converter for wide range DC-AC conversion
Automatika, 2022 This paper proposes DC–AC Dual-leg dual-stage Conversion (DDC) and DC–AC Direct single-stage conversions (DSC). Conventional energy conversion system has only two-stage conversion, so it has some drawbacks such as huge power loss, less conversion range ...
K. Suresh, E. Parimalasundar
doaj +1 more source
Major flaws in conflict prevention policies towards Africa : the conceptual deficits of international actors’ approaches and how to overcome them [PDF]
, 2005 Current thinking on African conflicts suffers from misinterpretations oversimplification, lack of focus, lack of conceptual clarity, state-centrism and lack of vision).
Abdel-Fatau Musah +91 more
core +1 more source
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT End‐of‐life conversations with adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer rarely occur without the guidance of healthcare professionals. As a part of the ‘Difficult Discussions’ study, focused on palliative care and advance care planning discussions with AYAs with cancer, we investigated the factors that healthcare professionals identify ...
Justine Lee +9 more
wiley +1 more source
Nonlinear Criterion for the Stability of Molecular Clouds
, 2005 Dynamically significant magnetic fields are routinely observed in molecular clouds, with mass-to-flux ratio lambda = (2 pi sqrt{G}) (Sigma/B) ~ 1 (here Sigma is the total column density and B is the field strength).
Charles F. Gammie +4 more
core +1 more source
Defining Roles in Pediatric Palliative Care: Perspectives From Oncology and Palliative Care Teams
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Early integration of pediatric palliative care (PPC) is associated with improved symptom management, quality of life, and healthcare utilization for children with cancer. Despite this, variation persists in how PPC is understood, operationalized, and integrated within pediatric oncology programs. In particular, ambiguity surrounding
Leeat Granek +13 more
wiley +1 more source
Item-Score Reliability as a Selection Tool in Test Construction
Frontiers in Psychology, 2019 This study investigates the usefulness of item-score reliability as a criterion for item selection in test construction. Methods MS, λ6, and CA were investigated as item-assessment methods in item selection and compared to the corrected item-total ...
Eva A. O. Zijlmans +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi +5 more
wiley +1 more source