AN UPDATE ON THE UNDERLYING RISK FACTORS OF EATING DISORDERS ONSET DURING ADOLESCENCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW


Vascular cell-adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1) regulates JunB-mediated IL-8/CXCL1 expression and pathological neovascularization

Abstract Vascular adhesion molecules play an important role in various immunological disorders, particularly in cancers.However, little is known regarding the role of these adhesion molecules in proliferative retinopathies.We observed that IL-33 regulates VCAM-1 expression in human retinal endothelial cells and that genetic deletion of IL-33 reduce

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Earth Observation for the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 11 Indicators at Local Scale: Monitoring of the Migrant Population Distribution

This study focused on implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 indicators, at local scale, useful in monitoring urban social resilience.For this purpose, the study focused on updating the distribution map of the migrant population regularly residing in Bari and a neighboring town in Southern Italy.The area is exposed to increasin

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A dashboard for monitoring preventive measures in response to COVID-19 outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Abstract Background In most health areas, an information system is necessary for an effective fight against COVID-19.Current methods for surveillance of diseases with epidemic potential do not include monitoring the adherence to preventive measures.Furthermore, modern data collection methods depend often on technologies (e.g., cameras or drones) th

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Assessing clinical support and inter-professional interactions among front-line primary care providers in remote communities in northern Canada: a pilot study

Background: Primary care in remote communities in northern Canada is delivered primarily by nurses who receive clinical support from physicians in regional centres and the patient transportation system.To improve continuity, quality and access to care in remote northern communities, it is important to understand the perspectives of front-line provi

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