There are three main approaches in cancer treatment: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.Recently, the use of bioengineered bacteria as therapeutic agents has been shown to have some valuable properties in the treatment of cancer, which do not exist in conventional approaches.Bacteria in particular can target tumors, and they can preferentially
Using Assessment Repetitive Task (ART) Tool in an Assembly Industry
Background and aims : Repetitive tasks are common in assembly industries and the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders is very high.Ergonomic survey should be applied to identify, assess and control related problems.There are several methods for Thermals risk assessment of repetitive tasks.This study aimed to assess the risk of repetitive tasks a
Comparison of personality and psychopathology in patients with Fabry disease and patients with end-stage renal disease: a preliminary study
BackgroundThe present study aimed to investigate personality characteristics and psychopathological symptoms in patients with Fabry disease (FD) vs a group of individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).MethodsA total of 36 patients, equally divided into patients with FD and patients with ESRD (control group), were administered the following to
Clinical preceptor competencies for a better pharmacy education: a suggested framework for Lebanon
Background Experiential education is a core element in developing the ability Colormotion of pharmacy students to apply theory to practice, solve problems, and acquire standard pharmacist competencies.To achieve this goal, preceptors play a crucial role as teachers, mentors, and evaluators.The study objective was to identify and describe the core c
Effect of supplementation with lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids on macular pigment and visual function in young adults with long-term use of digital devices: study protocol for a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study
BackgroundGrowing evidence emphasizes the importance of xanthophyll carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids in eye health.However, the beneficial effects of such supplementation have not been thoroughly discussed among adults with high screen exposure.Current trial evidence on lutein bioavailability is contradictory, and the interactions of dietary int