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Leukocyte and Platelet-Rich Fibrin (LPRF) Therapy & Leprosy: the Need for Caution and Research Among Marginalised Groups in Low Resource Settings
(Universala Medicina Esperanto Asocio, 2023-03-15)
This paper discusses the potential of Leukocyte and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Therapy (LPRF) to help treat ulcers and skin damage associated with leprosy. It warns that although LPRF may be a valuable and cost-effective treatment, ...
From therapeutic landscape to therapeutic ‘sensescape’ experiences with nature? A scoping review
(Elsevier B.V., 2023-01)
The therapeutic landscapes literature has evolved considerably since the concept was first proposed to under stand how experiences of health and wellbeing unfold and develop through physical, social and symbolic di mensions ...
An examination of Ireland’s sugar sweetened beverage tax (sugar tax) in practice
(Oxford University Press, 2023-06-20)
Background
In the face of rising obesity levels, Ireland introduced a sugar sweetened beverage tax (SSBT) in 2018, the scope of which was extended in 2019. To date, there is a dearth of research on the actual impact of ...
Cause for Concern: Copycat Gender Identity Based Book Protests in Public Libraries in Ireland
(Journal of Radical Librarianship, 2023-09-13)
This commentary briefly explores the rise of book bans in the US before giving an overview of similar protests emerging in Irish libraries. From being a very traditional and largely Catholic confessional State Ireland has ...
IFLA Succumbs to Dubai’s Soft Power Strategy
(Journal of Radical Librarianship, 2023-09-13)
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) have announced that the 2024 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) will be held in Dubai. It is clear that the IFLA has fallen prey to ...
Health Care Needs of Iraqi Refugees Presenting to the Kurdish Red Crescent Clinics in the Al Hol Camp During 12 Months of On-going Conflict: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Universala Medicina Esperanto Asocio, 2023-06)
The Battle for Mosul began in October 2016 as the world's single largest military operation since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. In anticipation of massive displacement of Iraqi refugees, the Al-Hol camp was erected at the ...
Drawing it Properly: An Examination of Smoking Portrayals in Texts on How to Draw in the Noir Graphic Novel/Comic Book Style
(Universala Medicina Esperanto Asocio, 2023-06)
Smoking remains a leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. Therefore attention must be paid to the manner is which pro-smoking materials may serve to reflect, reinforce and ultimately reproduce smoking behaviours. ...
Information Suppression in Idaho: Maternal Mortality Data in the Shadow of Recent US Supreme Court Judgements.
(Journal of Radical Statistics, 2023)
On June 4th 2022 the United States Supreme Court overruled both Roe vs. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania vs. Casey (1992) and returned the legality of abortion to the states. The issue examined ...
Dearth of Feedback: A Critical Flaw in the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Health Research & Innovation Review Process
(Jacobs Publishing House, 2023-12-18)
The European Union (EU) faces a host of health, social, cultural, security, climate and economic challenges. In response to these the European Commission (EC) launched the Horizon Europe Research & Innovation program. This ...
Combatting Isolation in Research, using an Online Community.
(GEANTtv, 2023-07-07)
Presentation by GÉANT Future Talent Programme 2023 participant Jenna Barry, from Technical University of the Shannon. Supported by the Irish NREN HEAnet.
Jenna is currently doing a PhD in Intellectual and Social Isolation ...