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Has robotic prostatectomy determined the fall of the laparoscopic approach?
(2021-12-25)
Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP) has revolutionised the surgical management of localised Prostate Cancer in the modern era. The surgeon is provided with greater precision, more versatile dexterity and an ...
Spinal Muscle Atrophy Disease Modelling as Bayesian Network
(2021-12-24)
We investigate the molecular gene expressions studies and public databases for disease modelling using Probabilistic Graphical Models and Bayesian Inference. A case study on Spinal Muscle Atrophy Genome-Wide Association ...
Effect of sensory-based technologies on atypical sensory responses of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review
(ACM Press, 2021-12-23)
Atypical sensory responses are one of the most common issues observed in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), affecting the development of a child's capability for social interaction, independent living and learning. In the ...
Diet Quality Index for older adults (DQI-65) : development and use in predicting adherence to dietary recommendations and health markers in the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey
(2021-12-22)
Diet quality indexes (DQIs) are useful tools for assessing diet quality in relation to health and guiding delivery of personalised nutritional advice, however existing DQIs are limited in their applicability to older adults ...
Finding Rare Quasars: VLA Snapshot Continuum Survey of FRI Quasar Candidates Selected from the LOFAR Two-Metre Sky Survey (LoTSS)
(2021-12-22)
The radiative and jet power in active galactic nuclei is generated by accretion of material on to supermassive galactic-centre black holes. For quasars, where the radiative power is by definition very high, objects with ...
Optimization of the Observing Cadence for the Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time: A Pioneering Process of Community-focused Experimental Design
(2021-12-22)
Vera C. Rubin Observatory is a ground-based astronomical facility under construction, a joint project of the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy, designed to conduct a multipurpose 10 yr optical ...
Comparison of mechanical properties in interference screw fixation technique and organic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction method: a biomechanical study
(2021-12-20)
Background Bone and Site Hold Tendon Inside (BASHTI) technique is an organic implant-less technique for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with some clinical advantages, such as speeding up the healing process, ...
Recycling mine tailings as precursors for cementitious binders – Methods, challenges and future outlook
(2021-12-20)
Increase in demand for mineral commodities such as coal, copper, iron, aluminium, gold, tungsten, zinc etc., has led to higher quantity of mineral waste produced such as solids, crushed rocks, overburden soil and tailings. ...
Problematising Young Male Victims in Twenty-First Century English Child Sexual Exploitation Policy: a Critical Discourse Analysis
(2021-12-18)
Since 2000, English child sexual exploitation (CSE) policy has expanded, both in its understanding and response, to the increasing recognition and scale of the problem. Since 2011, with the move from statutory guidance to ...
PI3Kδ inhibition prevents IL33, ILC2s and inflammatory eosinophils in persistent airway inflammation
(2021-12-17)
Background: Phosphoinositide-3-kinase-delta (PI3Kδ) inhibition is a promising therapeutic approach for inflammatory conditions due to its role in leucocyte proliferation, migration and activation. However, the effect of ...