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Epidemiology, mortality, and health service use of local-level multimorbidity patterns in South Spain
Abstract Multimorbidity –understood as the occurrence of chronic diseases together– represents a major challenge for healthcare systems due to its impact on disability, quality of life, increased use of services and mortality. However, despite the global need to address this health problem, evidence is still needed to advance our understanding of its clinical and social…
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Perceived health inequalities: are the UK and US public aware of occupation-related health inequality, and do they wish to see it reduced?
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Tiered tax system targeting sugar-sweetened beverages would improve health, flags German research
24 Nov 2023 — Germany’s legislation on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is lagging behind that of countries like the UK and Mexico, which is having an adverse effect on public health and impact on cost, according to new research. Study findings reveal that a tiered sugar tax would influence brands and food innovators to decrease the…
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Janesville Performing Arts Center presents North Pole the Musical!
For the first time ever, kindergarten through third graders will be performing a musical at the Janesville Performing Arts Center. Director of Education and Outreach Suzy Baldwin says North Pole the Musical is playing at 2:00 p.m. on December 2nd and 3rd. Baldwin says the family-friendly show runs about 30 minutes. Tickets are $7 for…
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Quality inspection of specific electronic boards by deep neural networks
Abstract Reliability and lifetime of specific electronics boards depends on the quality of manufacturing process. Especially soldering splashes in some areas of PCB (printed circuit board) can cause change of selected electrical parameters. Nowadays, the manual inspection is massively replaced by specialized visual systems checking the presence of different defects. The research carried out in…
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Hyperspectral screen-image-synthesis meter with scattering-noise suppression
Abstract The screen image synthesis (SIS) meter was originally proposed as a high-speed measurement tool, which fused the measured data from multiple sample-rotational angles to produce a whole-field measurement result. However, it suffered from stray light noise and lacked the capability of spectrum measurement. In this study, we propose an SIS system embedded with a…
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Adaptation constraints in scenarios of socio-economic development
Abstract Climate change adaptation is paramount, but increasing evidence suggests that adaptation action is subject to a range of constraints. For a realistic assessment of future adaptation prospects, it is crucial to understand the timescales needed to overcome these constraints. Here, we combine data on documented adaptation from the Global Adaptation Mapping Initiative with national…
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How ChatGPT and sounds from space brought a “luminous jelly” to life
Your browser does not support the audio element. Download MP3 See transcript GUI/GOOEY is an international online exhibition that explores digital and technological representations of the biological world. In the fourth episode of this six-part Working Scientist podcast series about art and science, Julie Gould talks to some of the artists and scientist whose collaborations…
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Observations of amyloid breakdown by proteases over time using scanning acoustic microscopy
Abstract Amyloid consists of insoluble beta-fibrillar proteins with stable structures. The Congo red staining method for histologically detecting amyloid is unsuitable for quantitatively assessing amyloid fibers. Scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM) detects the attenuation of sound (AOS) through sections. This study aimed to clarify whether AOS values reflected the amount of amyloid fibril degradation in tissues.…
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Altura Mortgage Finance launches financing brand
London-based independent mortgage broker, Altura Mortgage Finance, has launched a new brand named Altura Specialist Finance.The new brand will provide bespoke financing options to individuals and companies of varying sizes in the four core areas of bridging, commercial, development and property portfolio finance.The business has been set up as an appointed representative of the principal…