IntroductionDiagnosis is a key step towards the provision of medical intervention and saving lives.However, in low- and middle-income countries, diagnostic services are mainly centralized in large cities and are costly.Point of care (POC) diagnostic technologies have been developed to fill the diagnostic gap for remote areas.The linkage of POC test

Abstract Background The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) established acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDR) for carbohydrates and protein, however little is known about differences in glycemic regulations and metabolic signaling across this range.This study examined nacrack.com metabolic outcomes associated with intake of two diets diff

The sufficient length and good quality of night sleep play a vital role in maintaining health, well-being and effective functioning.Nevertheless, an increase in the prevalence of sleep deprivation can be observed recently.The concept of bedtime procrastination, defined as going to bed later than intended, has been proposed to explain one of the psy

Abstract OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to understand the experiences of intimate partner violence among women from Portuguese-speaking countries living in the Greater Toronto Area.METHOD A social phenomenological study was conducted with ten Portuguese-speaking women who had experienced intimate partner violence who were selected by Neuw Rebel

Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTSs) are commonly used in eastern North Carolina.A vadose zone or vertical separation distance (VSD) between the OWTS drainfield trenches and groundwater is required for effective aerobic wastewater treatment.Extreme weather events, including hurricanes, can deliver significant rainfall that influences groundw