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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Respiratory problems"”.
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Cyclic and Mechanical Testing of Instrumented Swine Spines.
… left to progress, can become very pronounced and respiratory problems often follow. The treatment for less severe curvatures usually consists of external bracing of the individual’s torso. In cases where the curvature is extreme or progressing, surgical treatment is often required. Fusion of the …
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Influence of Outdoor Air Quality on Maxillofacial Growth and Development
… Studies linking ambient air pollution with respiratory problems, as well as craniofacial morphology with respiratory problems are well established.1-19 In this study we aimed to determine if there was a correlation between ambient air pollution and maxillofacial growth and development. We …
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Inhalational burns in children
… that children in the Burn Unit developed respiratory problems. These were complications of fireburns, smoke inhalation, explosions and even hot water scalds. They presented with a wide and confusing array of symptoms and many failed to improve with the symptomatic treatment given. Greater …
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The use of assisted autogenic drainage in children with acute and chronic respiratory disease
Background: Respiratory problems, both acute and chronic, remain an important cause of disease burden for children worldwide. Airway clearance techniques, as part of the management of these conditions, might influence the course of the disease thereby reducing this burden. Objective: This PhD …
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Development of an Oxygen Saturation Monitoring System by Embedded Electronics
… Oxygen level is necessary for infants with respiratory problems, old people, and pregnant women and in other critical situations. </p> <p>This paper discusses the process of calculating the level of oxygen in blood and heart-rate detection using a non-invasive photo plethysmography also …
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Human Health Risk Assessment for Petroleum Refining Industry of the Remaining Air Toxics after MACT I Emissions Reductions
… as 113 people resulted in high risk of respiratory problems with Valero emissions, 4571 people resulted in 'moderate' risk of getting cancer with Motiva emissions, 2702 people with Valero emissions, and 11, 282 people with both refineries' emissions.
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Transportation choices : can social marketing make a difference?
… 25% of air pollution, resulting in health and respiratory problems, and increasing the likelihood of climate change. In order to limit these negative impacts of automobile use, governmental bodies and transportation agencies employ a number of different strategies including changes in …
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Feeding and Housing of Dairy Calves
… treatment calves experienced 294% more scour and respiratory problems and 50% less mortality than the control treatment. Feeding fermented antibiotic containing mastitic milk appeared to be an acceptable alternative milk source for newborn dairy calves without significant effect on weight gain or …
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Occupational Health Hazard and Illnesses Awareness among Hairdresser and Nail Salon Worker’s: A Case of Kinondoni Municipality Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
… to cancer, miscarriages and lung diseases. Other problems are due to prolonged standing, poor ventilation, poor lighting and unhygienic practice. This study assesses occupational health hazards and illnesses awareness among hairdresser and nail salon workers. By using questionnaire and interview a …
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Ocorrência de eventos adversos relacionados a inibidores de tirosina quinase de primeira e segunda geração : revisão de literatura
… su ch as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular or respiratory problems, as they are risk factors when combined with use of some tyrosine inhibitors kinase.
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Health experiences of women who are street-involved and use crack cocaine : inequity, oppression, and relations of power in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
… experience some of the most devastating health problems among residents of British Columbia. While crack cocaine use has been associated with many of these problems, we lack an understanding of how women who use crack cocaine experience these health problems and what they do to manage them. …
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Exercise Participation during Weight Loss on a High Protein – Low Carbohydrate Diet Plan in Females Aged 15-25 Years
… disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, respiratory problems, and certain cancers (National Cancer Institute, 2012). Participation in exercise can help control weight, strengthen muscles and bones, and reduce the incidence of cardiac events, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, colon …
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Three Essays in Health Insurance
… Inadequate housing conditions can lead to respiratory problems, injuries, mental health issues, and exposure to lead or mold, resulting in a significant financial burden for those with lowerincomes. While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) aims to increase healthcare coverage for low-income …
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The biomechanics of the human tongue
… Patients with OSA syndrome experience various respiratory problems, an increase in the risk of heart disease, a significant decrease in productivity, and an increase in motor-vehicle accidents [58]. The aim of this work is to report on a constitutive model for the human tongue, and to …
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Health of street children in Cape Town, May-November 1989
… by the fact that 69,2% had a history of respiratory problems. 44,7% said that they would go to a hospital if they injured themselves or were ill; however, 36,5% said they would not use or get any medication for problems such as a headache or a bad cold. 37·, 7% of children used a hospital …
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Aspects of paediatric gastro oesophageal scintigraphy
… after two hours. The wide range of paediatric problems amenable to investigation by this means is described, including those of a life-threatening nature. Also, the importance of using this examination to determine the likelihood of successful surgical intervention in the gastro oesophageal …
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Development of molecular tools for rapid detection and quantification of indoor airborne molds to assess their impact on public health
… the link between fungi in houses and respiratory problems. Classical monitoring methods, based on cultivation and microscopic identification, have some limitations. For example, uncultivable or dead fungi (“unknown” fraction) cannot be identified, although they could have an impact on …
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Characterisation of manual chest physiotherapy and respiratory response in mechanically ventilated children
… to relate such forces to simultaneous changes in respiratory flows, volumes and pressures<br/>2. Maximum and mean force applied during chest wall vibrations increase with the size and age of the child<br/>3. Manual lung hyperinflations with chest wall vibrations result in an increase in peak …
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Evaluation of Exposures to Diesel Particulate Matter Utilizing Ambient Air Monitoring and Urinary Biomarkers Among Pedestrian Commuters who Cross the U.S.-Mexico Border at San Ysidro, CA.
… health effects, particularly cardiovascular and respiratory problems, including as lung cancer. Pedestrian crossers wait in line for extended periods and stand within 10 feet of highly concentrated traffic, particularly to diesel buses. Understanding the magnitude of traffic-related exposures is …