BackgroundSoil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are widespread in tropical and subtropical regions.While many STH infections are asymptomatic, vulnerable populations such as pregnant women face repercussions such as aggravation of maternal anaemia.However, data on prevalence and the effect of STH infections in pregnancy are limited.The aim of
BACKGROUND:Lack of social awareness is a major barrier to the development of palliative care.Mass media influences public opinion, and frequently deal with palliative care contributing to its image and public understanding.AIM:To analyse how palliative care is portrayed in Spanish newspapers, as well as the contribution made by the press to its soc
Understanding the dynamic phenomena in grasping/cutting processes with scissors is important for the design of surgical robots and virtual reality systems.Here, we show the relationship between the mechanical stimuli and tactile sensations when forceps or scissors are used.Nineteen subjects grasped or cut objects and evaluated the tactile sensation
In order to select a reasonable controlling mode of rocky desertification and restrain the development of rocky desertification with local conditions, the soil moisture in Karst area was studied by using full-polarization Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data in this paper.Based on Max-E-Therm Parts the decisive role of rocky desertification degree,