A systematic review of the physical and chemical characteristics of pollutants from biomass burning and combustion of fossil fuels and health effects in Brazil

The aim of this study was to carry out a review of scientific literature published in Brazil between 2000 and 2009 on the characteristics of air pollutants from different emission sources, especially particulate matter (PM) and its effects on respiratory health.Using electronic databases, a systematic literature review was performed of all research

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Adapting and piloting a social contact-based intervention to reduce mental health stigma among primary care providers: Protocol for a multi-site feasibility study

Stigma among primary care providers (PCPs) is a barrier to successful integration of mental health services in primary healthcare settings globally.Therefore, cross-culturally adaptable and feasible strategies are needed to reduce stigma among PCPs.This protocol is for a multi-site pilot study that aims to adapt and evaluate cross-cultural feasibil

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Evaluation of Effect of Tooth Brushing on the Surface Roughness of Different Implant Superstructure Materials: An In Vitro Study

Background This in vitro investigation aimed to evaluate and contrast the surface roughness of various implant superstructure materials before and after tooth brushing simulation.Objectives To evaluate the Evaporative Cooler Pump surface roughness of G1- PMMA Polymethyl Methacrylate G2- Polychrome composite and G3- Direct Metal Laser Sintering DMLS

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Utilization of Implants among women aged 15-45 years attending Bunapongo Health Centre III, Mbale District. A Cross-section Study.

Background: The purpose of the study is to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practices towards utilization of implants among women aged 15-45years attending Bunapongo HCIII, Mbale district.Methodology: The study employed a cross-section study for quantitative data targeting 50 women aged 15-45years using simple random sampling and semi-structu

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