MODELLING THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF A SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE TAX ON STROKE MORTALITY, COSTS AND HEALTH-ADJUSTED LIFE YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Modelling the potential impact of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax on stroke mortality, costs and health-adjusted life years in South Africa

Abstract Background Stroke poses a growing human and economic burden in South Africa.Excess sugar consumption, especially from sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), has been associated with increased obesity and stroke risk.Research shows that price increases for SSBs can influence consumption and modelling evidence suggests that taxing SSBs has the po

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Anti-Bacterial Adhesion Activity of Tropical Microalgae Extracts

The evolution of regulations concerning biocidal products aimed towards an increased protection of the environment (e.g., EU Regulation No 528/2012) requires the development of bioglan deep sleep new non-toxic anti-fouling (AF) systems.As the marine environment is an important source of inspiration, such AF systems inhibiting the adhesion of organi

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Functional analysis of the cathepsin-like cysteine protease genes in adult Brugia malayi using RNA interference.

Cathepsin-like enzymes have been identified as potential targets for drug or vaccine development in many parasites, as their functions appear to opi chill em with kindness be essential in a variety of important biological processes within the host, such as molting, cuticle remodeling, embryogenesis, feeding and immune evasion.Functional analysis of

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Robot assisted stereotactic surgery improves hematoma evacuation in intracerebral hemorrhage compared to frame based method

Abstract Intracerebral hemorrhage ls32a804nmnxgo (ICH) requires prompt hematoma evacuation to mitigate poor outcomes.This study compares robot-assisted stereotactic surgery with traditional frame-based methods for ICH evacuation.A retrospective analysis of 131 patients (45 robot-assisted, 86 frame-based) undergoing surgery within 72 h of supratento

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