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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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A Survey of Shift Work and Work Ability Index among Nurses: A Case Study in Educational Hospital, Ahvaz, Iran

International Journal of Occupational Hygiene, 2021
Shift work is a social phenomenon with adverse effects on the lives and health of people in various aspects. This adverse effect decreases shift workers’ ability over a time period.
Leila Ibrahimi Ghavamabadi, Behzad Fouladi Dehaghi, Behnoush Jafari   +2 more
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Correlates of employment status in individuals with asthma: a cross-sectional survey

Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 2017
Background This study aims to elucidate factors that among adults with asthma are associated with working full-time. Methods This cross-sectional survey of 2613 working-age adults with asthma included questions on asthma history, symptoms and use of ...
Saara Taponen, Lauri Lehtimäki, Kirsi Karvala, Ritva Luukkonen, Jukka Uitti   +4 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
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Heart Rate Variability in Sciatica Patients Referred to Spine Surgery

Global Spine Journal, 2012
Introduction There is some data that pain patients may have impaired autonomic nervous system function assessed by heart rate variability (HRV). However, only few studies have evaluated the effect of low back disorders on HRV. In this study, we evaluated
J. Södervall, J. Karppinen, J. Puolitaival, J. Siltala, A. Kiviniemi, M. Tulppo, A. Hautala   +6 more
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Enteropathogenic E. coli shows delayed attachment and host response in human jejunum organoid‐derived monolayers compared to HeLa cells

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) infects the human intestinal epithelium, resulting in severe illness and diarrhoea. In this study, we compared the infection of cancer‐derived cell lines with human organoid‐derived models of the small intestine. We observed a delayed in attachment, inflammation and cell death on primary cells, indicating that host ...
Mastura Neyazi, Pilar Samperio Ventayol, Natalie Burkard, Nicolas Schlegel, Carmen Aguilar, Sina Bartfeld   +5 more
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Work Ability Index of Nurses in Different Departments of the Hospital [PDF]

Muhandisī-i bihdāsht-i ḥirfah/ī
Background and Objective: Due to the nature of shift work, nurses are under high stress, which can ultimately affect their work ability (WA). Considering the importance of the nursing profession, in this study, the work ability index (WAI) of nurses was ...
mahdieh rastimehr, adel mazloomi, Zeinab Kazemi   +2 more
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Work ability and psychosocial work stress – predictors of retirement intention among older teachers

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Objectives Many teachers worldwide retire early for health or personal reasons. Predictors could help to identify teachers at risk in order to counteract this development.
Steffi Kreuzfeld, Reingard Seibt
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Organoids in pediatric cancer research

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Organoid technology has revolutionized cancer research, yet its application in pediatric oncology remains limited. Recent advances have enabled the development of pediatric tumor organoids, offering new insights into disease biology, treatment response, and interactions with the tumor microenvironment.
Carla Ríos Arceo, Jarno Drost
wiley   +1 more source

Gender and work ability among public workers: a cross-sectional study

Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing, 2007
Objective: to assess demographic and lifestyles characteristics, working conditions and work ability among public workers looking at gender as a mediator factor. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at a public health institution.
Maria Silvia Monteiro, Frida Marina Fischer, Maiara Denardi de Barros, Cínthia Mendes Rodrigues   +3 more
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