A hazard refers to any object, action, or event that can expose an individual or piece of property to damage or harm. More specifically, physical hazards relate to injuries caused by tangible objects, such as t
These injuries are defined as conditions that are caused by or aggravated by workplace activities, and they account for up to 60% of all workplace illnesses.1 They are known by different names, such as repetitive strain injury, repetitive motion injury, and cumulative trauma disorder. Injury ...
The potential of thymoquinone as an antioxidant treatment for spinal cord injuries is considered, focusing on its ability to suppress neural cell apoptosis by significantly minimizing the inflammatory cascade.Thymoquinone application in cases of spinal cord injury is speculated to possess antioxidant properti...
Pediatric traumatic brain injury is extremely devastating. Whether considered accidental (motor vehicle crash) or nonaccidental (abusive head trauma), evaluation of the neurological status of the acutely injured pediatric patient can be problematic, especially the GCS. Some prefer to use the AVPU system...
Injury to the bones of the foot can be caused by a single blow or twist to the arch or also by repetitive trauma that can result in a stressfracture. There may be a distinguishable lump or gap at the site of a fracture. The fracture can be accompanied by dislocation of involved joints...
In fact, spinal cord injury may be present without any radiographic abnormalities of the spine. Finally, vital signs will vary based on the pediatric patient's age. This may be a pitfall during rapid evaluation by any nurse or HCP not accustomed to the care of children. Younger pediatric ...
Schwann cells (SCs), glial support cells that facilitate axonal myelination and promote nerve regeneration post-injury, are implicated by both demyelinating neuropathies and axonopathies. A detailed analysis of subcutaneous white adipose tissue (scWAT) nerve SCs and myelination patterns was conducted, ...
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These are disposable transfer pipettes, one of the graduated pipettes that serve as a great alternative to Pasteur pipettes since one has to no more worry about the hazards of broken glass and cross-contamination between samples. They are employed in blood banking, urinalysis, wet chemistry, micro...
Furthermore, studies have concluded that stress, excessive work, and fatigue are the major causes of human error (Dupont, 1990; Edwards, 1972; Hawkins, 1975; Johnson and Maddox, 2007; Shappel, 2000). Human error can be caused by more than these three factors. Indeed, one potential factor...