The clinical course of intensive Pants care unit (ICU) patients may be complicated by a large spectrum of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI), defined by specific epidemiological, clinical and microbiological aspects.A European network for ICU-related respiratory infections (ENIRRIs), supported by the European Respiratory Society, has been re
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is known to affect the cognitive functions of children, however, but there is paucity of information on its impact on early childhood development in developing countries where the disease is endemic.This study aimed at determining the effects of schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma haematobium on early childhood de
Urban land use land cover (LULC) change raises ambient temperature and modifies atmospheric moisture, which increases heat-related health risks in cities.Greenspace and bluespace commonly coexist in urban landscapes and are nature-based heat mitigation strategies.Yet, their interactive effects on urban thermal environments are rarely assessed and i
Background: Elderly population are at higher risk of malnutrition that can increase the morbidity and mortality among them.This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and the related factors among elderly nursing home residents.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study enrolled 1062 (439 males, 623 females) elderly living in the elder
The present work explores the distinctive contribution of HARMONY motor planning and control to human reaching movements.In particular, the movements were triggered by the selection of a prepotent response (Dominant) or, instead, by the inhibition of the prepotent response, which required the selection of an alternative one (Non-dominant).To this e