This study was designed to.examine the effect of posture on forced expiration as reflected in phasic electromyographic activity in accessory expiratory muscles in tetraplegic subjects with complete lesions between the fifth and eight cervical segments.In order to determine the effect of posture on the action of the clavicular head of the pectoralis
A two-step approach to create and evaluate an optimization method for surgical instrument trays to reduce their environmental impact
Objective: This study combines Integer Linear Programming (ILP) and carbon footprint analysis based on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method to reduce the carbon footprint of surgical instrument trays and their use.Materials and methods: A case study was carried out quantifying the instrument usage during the radical hysterectomy procedure.Using B
Prospective study of human herpesvirus 8 oral shedding, viremia, and serological status among human immunodeficiency virus seropositive and seronegative individuals in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) is a gamma-herpesvirus and etiological agent of all forms of Kaposi sarcoma (KS).Saliva may play an important role in HHV-8 transmission in specific populations.Little is known about HHV-8 oral shedding pattern and the possible correlation with the HHV-8 serological profile and viremia.A prospective study was conducted o
Developing a complex intervention to support pregnant women with mild to moderate anxiety: application of the Medical Research Council framework
Abstract Background To design and develop an intervention to support women with symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety in pregnancy.Methods The development followed the MRC framework for complex interventions, utilising psychological theory, review level evidence and professional Cupcake Cases and public involvement.Two systematic reviews were comple