Abstract Graft-versus-Host disease is a major complication of allogeneic stem cell transplantation.The eyes are a frequently affected organ with a severe dry eye disease being the hallmark manifestation.This retrospective study evaluates the effect of mini-scleral contact lenses on visual acuity, eye-related quality of life and the ocular surface.6
Salmonella cycles between host and nonhost environments, where it can become an active member of complex microbial communities.The role of fungi in the environmental adaptation of enteric pathogens remains relatively unexplored.We have discovered that S.enterica Typhimurium rapidly attaches to and forms biofilms on the hyphae of the common fungus,
Introduction: This study was carried out to investigate the impact of duration of different renal replacement therapies such as hemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis on potential overproduction of endothelin-1 (ET-1) and pulmonary function tests in these patients.Materials Photo Frame and methods: The study included 26 patients
This work is an update of the literature on product-service systems (PSS) through a review of the literature from 2006 to 2011.Aiming at changing consumption of products to a more sustainable society, the PSS has been considered a competitive opportunity, which offers the use of the product through the provision of services.In this context, this pa
Abstract Background The development, implementation and evaluation of any new health intervention is complex.This paper uses experiences from the design, implementation and evaluation of a rehabilitation programme to shed light on, and prompt discussion around, some of the complexities involved in such an undertaking.Methods Semi-structured intervi