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Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) is an effective organochlorine pesticide which is used in Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in Eswatini yet it is toxic, susceptible to long range environmental transport and bio-accumulate in fatty tissues. The main objective was to quantify the amount of DDT and its metabolites (DDE and DDD) in Marula brew and kernels. The samples were pre-extracted with acetonitrile, extracted using a periodic mesoporousorganosilica molecular imprinted polymer (PMO-MIP) with acetone in cyclohexane and then analyzed with GC/ECD.

The aim of this study was to analyze the perception of patients, with severe obesity in relation to body image and quality of life,who underwent to bariatric and metabolic surgery. This is an observational study, carried out with 12 female patients evaluating body image (BSQ) and quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) in the postoperative period (90 days). There was improvement in quality of life in the four domains scores.

Nutraceutical herbal medicine and supplements demand increases day by day. Herbal medicine normally contains lipids, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals and other necessary nutrients depending upon their emphases. Generally, all herbal extracts powder nature is fine poor flowable, sticky powder and having poor compressibility.

This article results from a bibliographical and field research in the life / work of Paulo Freire, educator-politician, and aims to explain the construction of cartographies starting from his political-pedagogical praxis in educational experiences experienced by him in Brazil / world, from exile in 1964 to 1997.

Although there is no standardization in all countries, the criterion of brain death in Brazil follows the legislation recommended by the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM), where the diagnosis consists of two clinical tests, an apnea test and the Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate brain death by means of confirmatory tests.

The nursing audit is a tool that collaborates to reduce costs and expenses, as well as monitor and evaluate the nursing team's performance. The objective of this study was to analyze the scientific production about the contribution of nursing auditing to the quality of health care in the hospital environment. The methodology adopted was the integrative literature review based on scientific articles organized in the databases: BVS, SciELO, LILACS and Bireme.

There are relevant results that integrate a psychiatric risk profilein physicians. Applicants for a specialty education (residents) in Mexico must be selected through the National Examination of Applicants for Medical Residencies (ENARM). We seek to identify an association between the psychiatric risk profile and academic performance in the ENARM by applying the Kessler Psychological Distress Scales and the Adult Self-Report Scale of ADHD conducted during a preparation course for this exam.

In the agrarian setting of Haryana, social and cultural norms are largely shaped by the land-owning class, especially those caste that are dominant in terms of social, economic, and demographic strength.

Pharmacists have evolved from their traditional roles of dispensing medications to becoming integral members of the healthcare team, significantly impacting patient outcomes. This article explores the expanding role of pharmacists in modern healthcare, focusing on their contributions to patient-centered care, chronic disease management, and interprofessional collaboration.

Background and purpose of the study: Work-related health problems are common among school teachers. There are various work-related health problems among them low back pain, hypertension and Vericose vein are most evident. School teachers should be educated regarding the health problems to prevent further complications. So the researcher found it relevant to evaluate the effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on school teachers regarding selected work-related health problems among school teachers in selected schools at Vizianagaram.