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Prophylactic Architecture
Biophilia, the affinity humans have for nature, has been widely demonstrated to manifest both physiological and psychological benefits in those who are exposed to natural settings. By incorporating such elements in architecture, biophilic design has been put forth as a remedy to many of the health …
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An Analysis of Basel III as a Prophylactic
The aim of this research is twofold. The first is to gauge the efficacy of Basel III which is the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s response to the global financial crisis that broke out in the summer of 2007, while the second is the examination of the role of law in crisis. The Basel …
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The effect of prophylactic ankle braces on postural sway
… this study was to investigate the effects of a prophylactic ankle brace on postural sway, in the ankle of a previously uninjured athlete. Twenty healthy individuals aged between 20 and 27 years, who were currently involved in a sporting activity, participated in this study. Participant's single …
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The effectiveness of prophylactic etodolac on post-endodontic pain
The purpose of this study was to determine if prophylactic oral administration of etodolac would significantly reduce post-endodontic pain, when compared to ibuprofen and a placebo.;Thirty-six patients requiring conventional root canal therapy consented to single blind oral administration of either …
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The effect of prophylactic knee braces on running gait
The use of prophylactic knee braces to prevent knee injuries in football players might increase the risk of injuries to the players because of changes in normal function. This study focused on one of seven criteria for knee braces developed by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, namely …
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The experiences of women undergoing therapeutic and prophylactic mastectomy
It is well established mastectomy affects a woman’s sexual functioning. However, there is growing recognition that the intrapsychic effects of mastectomy, such as changes to one’s body-image and physical integrity can threaten embodied experiences and gendered identity. This is seen to alter how a …
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Developing novel prophylactic approaches against SARS-CoV-2 infection
… such as ACE2, could represent a new chemoprophylactic and therapeutic approach for COVID- 19 complementing vaccination. However, the mechanisms controlling ACE2 expression remain elusive, partly due to low ACE2 levels in experimental models. To address this challenge, I use biliary …
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Ankle prophylactic interventions in Division III male and female basketball athletes
Prophylactic ankle taping has been considered the basis of lateral ankle injury prevention and has been used at all levels of sport competition. An alternative to ankle taping is a semirigid reusable ankle brace. This study compared the incidence of ankle sprains in Division III collegiate …
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Impact of prophylactic intranasal oxytocin administration on symptoms of post-traumatic stress
<p>Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects people after instances of severe emotional trauma. Research suggests that oxytocin treatment decreases PTSD symptoms. This study served to evaluate the efficacy of intranasal oxytocin pre-treatment on symptoms …
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Prophylactic Ondansetron Administration to Attentuate Spinal Anesthesia-Induced Hypotension in Cesarean Section
… educationprovided to anesthesia providers on the prophylactic use of ondansetron to attenuate spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension (SAIH) in cesarean section. Knowledge acquisition and the intent to change practice will be measured to determine the impact. Background: Spinal anesthesia is a …
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NOVEL MOLECULAR CANDIDATES WITH PROPHYLACTIC AND THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL AGAINST HIV AND MEASLES INFECTIONS
Le vaccinazioni preparano il corpo a difendersi dai virus, riducendo notevolmente il rischio di infezione e, in particolare, di malattia grave e morte. La tesi in questione affronta due obiettivi principali basati su questa concezione: (1) esaminare vari frammenti derivati da un anticorpo …
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Precipitating and prophylactic factors contributing to posttraumatic stress disorder symptomatology in maltreated children
… abuse; (3) the combination of precipitating and prophylactic factors would determine the effectiveness of managing traumatic maltreatment. Results suggest that dysthymia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and religion are strong predictors of PTSD in maltreated children. Additionally, as …
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Intra-operative Prophylactic Pyloric Balloon Dilatation During Oesophagectomy to Prevent Early Delayed Gastric Emptying
… a meta-analysis of observational studies showed prophylactic PBD, when compared to no intervention, had a significantly decreased the rate of DGE post oesophagectomy [16.27% vs. 39.02% (P< 0.01)]. There has not been a standardised definition of DGE until recently. This international expert …
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The Effectiveness of Prophylactic Eye Drops on the Reversal of UV-Light Induced Cataracts
<p>Cataracts are a cloudiness of the lens within the eye which obstructs vision. They are found in many species including rats, dogs, and humans. Vision is hindered where this "cloudiness", made of water build up and broken crystalline, proteins take form. Oculvet is an eye medication, used by …
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Kinetic and 3D Kinematic analysis of netball movements: with and without prophylactic knee bracing
… range of functional movements with and without a prophylactic knee sleeve.
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The Effects of Prophylactic Metoclopramide and Induction with Propofol on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
… In this study we evaluated the effect of prophylactic metoclopramide and induction with propofol on PONV. One hundred and sixty five patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomized to four groups. Group 1 is control group, Group 2 (MCP group) is administrated with …
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Characterisation of surfactant protein a as a novel prophylactic means against oncogenic HPV infections
… countries (LMIC). Although highly effective prophylactic vaccines targeting the most prevalent HPV types exist, they do not cover all oncogenic HPV types found in malignant lesions and the extent of cross protection against other oncogenic HPV types is limited. Moreover, these vaccines are …
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THE PROPHYLACTIC POTENTIAL OF DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID, AN OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID, IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
… of care for TBI, there is interest in developing prophylactic strategies. Omega-3 fatty acids (ω3 FAs), known for their anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective benefits, are highly accessible in both dietary and supplementary sources. However, the information surrounding the effect of ω3 FA …
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