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The impact of dose rate on dna double-strand break formation and repair in human lymphocytes exposed to fast neutron irradiation
(MDPI, 2019)
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The Impact of Dose Rate on DNA Double-Strand Break Formation and Repair in Human Lymphocytes Exposed to Fast Neutron Irradiation
by Shankari Nair 1,2,*,Monique ...
Face-to-face versus online-based lectures: A covid-19 induced study on assessments
(Frontiers Media, 2022)
There is much debate regarding the impact of COVID-induced
lockdown on the standard of assessments, mainly since students were assessed
at home via an online assessment platform. Regular orthodox lectures and
assessments ...
Impact of body composition analysis on male sexual function: A metabolic age study
(Frontiers Media, 2023)
Metabolic Age (MetAge) and body composition analysis may reflect
an individual’s metabolic status, which is believed to influence male sexual and
gonadal functions. Although erectile dysfunction (ED) and hypogonadism ...
Human coronavirus research: 20 years since the SARS-CoV outbreak
(Frontiers Media, 2022)
This Editorial introduces 10 articles published in a Special Issue highlighting human
coronavirus (hCoV) research on the twentieth anniversary of the outbreak of severe
acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in late 2002. ...
Impact of Varicocele Repair on Semen Parameters in Infertile Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology, 2023)
Purpose: Despite the significant role of varicocele in the pathogenesis of male infertility, the impact of varicocele repair (VR) on conventional semen parameters remains controversial. Only a few systematic reviews and ...
The effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals on biomarkers of inflammation produced by lipopolysaccharide stimulated raw264.7 macrophages
(MDPI, 2019)
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are common pollutants in the environment
and can induce disruption of the endocrine and immune systems. The present study evaluated
the effects of selected common environmental EDCs ...
Is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) stage an independent risk factor for altering the periodontal status of HIV-positive patients? A South African study
(BMC, 2013)
The immunosuppresion in HIV patients makes them highly susceptible to microbial infections. The
aim of the study was to establish whether HIV stage (as depicted by CD4+ T lymphocyte counts) could
independently be associated ...
Further evidence for periodontal disease as a risk indicator for adverse pregnancy outcomes
(Elsevier, 2017)
Although there is increasing evidence to suggest an association between periodontal disease and adverse
pregnancy outcomes, the issue remains controversial. Study objective: This study tested the hypothesis that ...
The effectiveness of sewage treatment processes to remove faecal pathogens and antibiotic residues
(TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC, 2013)
Pathogens and antibiotics enter the aquatic environment via sewage effluents and may pose a health risk to wild life and humans.The aim of this study was to determine the levels of faecal bacteria, and selected antibiotic ...
Human coronavirus NL63: A clinically important virus?
(Future Science Group, 2011)
Respiratory tract infection is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially among young children. Human coronaviruses (HCoVs) have only recently been shown to cause both lower and upper respiratory tract ...