Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in both developed and developing countries.Limited information is available, in South Africa, on the epidemiological profile of stroke survivors requiring rehabilitation.A descriptive study was therefore undertaken to compile, amongst others the demographic and medical profile of stroke patients att

Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes KF707 is a soil bacterium string which is known for its capacity to aerobically degrade harmful organic compounds such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) using biphenyl as co-metabolite.Here we provide the first genetic and functional analysis of the KF707 respiratory terminal oxidases in cells grown with two differen

Objective To establish scrap indicators for key equipment in blood screening laboratory of blood centers and quantitatively assess the running status of key equipment, so as to provide a scientific method for equipment scrap.Methods Through the literature review and Delphi method, the scrap indicators of key equipment in blood screening laboratorie

Water is a factor input for many food system activities such as agriculture, food processing and consumption.However, food system activities also affect water resources.Moreover, the shift in focus of food security in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) from producing enough staple foods toward healthy diets stimulates local production of fres