In blood vessels, serotonin 5-HT2B receptors mainly mediate relaxation, although their activation by the selective agonist BW723C86 is known to exert contraction of aorta in deoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA)-salt and ...

There is limited research surrounding academic partnerships and more research is needed to educate universities, and the private, public and third sectors about the benefits and limitations of such partnerships. The aim ...

Background: The distortion of the pyramidal structure of the healthcare delivery system due to by-passing the primary level of care to the referral facilities has continued to raise concerns for the healthcare delivery ...

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood, which leads to metabolic disorders with severe consequences. Today, there is no cure for diabetes. The current management for ...

Monitoring the levels of trace elements in hair can provide an indication of individual exposure to metals. However, the use of human hair is controversial due to different confounding factors that could affect the presence ...

Capacity building in Sierra Leone (West Africa) is critical to prevent potential future outbreaks similar to the 2013-16 Ebola outbreak that had devastating effects for the country and its poorly developed healthcare ...

Pancreatic cancer (PC) is an aggressive cancer associated with advanced disease at diagnosis and lack of effective therapy. Microparticles (MP), biologically active nanoparticles shed from cells, are novel markers of ...

The elemental and chemical constituents of an active and a closed landfill were compared using Fourier transform - infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope / energy-dispersive X-ray (SEM/EDX) spectroscopy, ...

Training to combat chemical and radiation accidents, incidents or attacks is critical for health professionals due to recent events involving these hazards or their use as unconventional weapons, such as the use of the ...