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Factors affecting physical activity of recuperating alcoholics in Asumbi- Homabay rehabiliation center, Kenya

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Background: Alcoholism is a widespread problem in Kenya and is associated with severe impacts on health and quality of life of the individual. Physical activity is an affordable and sustainable adjunct treatment option for recupe...

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Life history strategies of the armored scale, Aulacaspis alisiana (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Diaspididae) on the Japanese silver tree Neolitsea sericea (Bl.) Koidz. (Lauraceae) in Fukuoka, Japan

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The armored scale Aulacaspis alisiana, is a serious invasive pest of the Japanese silver tree, Neolitsea sericea, causing serious damage to the tree in Japan. However there are currently no control approaches available for it, complicated by shortage of info...

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Pathological Findings on Dental Panoramic Tomograms of Edentulous Patients Seen at a University Hospital

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Objective: To describe pathological findings on pre-treatment dental panoramic tomograms of edentulous jaws taken before complete denture treatment.

Design: Descriptive cross-sec...

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Infection Control Mechanisms Employed by Dental Laboratories to Prevent Infection of their Dental Technicians/Technologists

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Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the compliance to infection control of various dental laboratories in Durban.

Study design: This was a qualitative survey.