Dogs have an intrinsic place in modern society with numerous working, health and societal benefits1,2,3,4. However, as with all animals, they pose an injury risk to humans. Dog bites have been recognised as a global public health issue5,6, which can have severe physical7,8, infectious9...
especially on their lung function using peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) as a measure. A sample of forty nine traffic wardens at the busiest road junctions in the metropolis of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, were selected at random and tested for their PEFR. The ambient particulate matter ...
Participatory, transparent, accountable governance can help achieve benefits of implementing REDD + policy by creating synergy between parties at multiple scales. A governance approach that facilitates harmonized goals and policies between civil society and engaged stakeholders focuses on the relationships...
It is recommended that all females with child- bearing potential be counselled about the risks and benefits when using these medications and to consider alternatives when pregnant/planning to conceive. Methods: We performed an audit of hypertensive females who attended our Specialist Hypertension Clinic...
The massive literature on innovation systems has established the basic hypothesis that farmers evaluate the costs and benefits of different practices in light of information accessed through social networks and other communication channels. The diffusion of innovation model can provide critical insights into...
The increasing attention for the dog-owner relationship combined with advances in nutrition and veterinary care have made wellbeing a focal point for dog owners, veterinarians, and dog product and service providers. While canine wellbeing can be quantifi
Moreover, the benefits of a multi-sensory training phase are maintained further than when a single modality is used24. Similarly our protocol for integrating the tactile/proprioceptive feedback with an immersive virtual environment likely helped patients to internalize the relationship between a visually...
in a recent survey with hundreds of parents of autistic children, more than 50% of them reported that their pet (mostly dogs and cats) helps increase their child's relaxation and companionship and affection for their child41. However, despite the suggested benefits of dog ownership for the ge...
937) were eligible for this study. The age range was chosen to exclude younger individuals at low risk of CVD and the elderly at low odds of owning a dog. Participants were identified using the Register of the Total Population, which contains information on birth, migration, changes of ...
Participatory, transparent, accountable governance can help achieve benefits of implementing REDD + policy by creating synergy between parties at multiple scales. A governance approach that facilitates harmonized goals and policies between civil society and engaged stakeholders focuses on the relationships...