Abstract The choroid plexus (CP) is a highly vascularized structure located in the ventricles that forms the blood-CSF barrier (BCSFB) and separates the blood from the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).In addition to its role as a physical barrier, the CP functions in CSF secretion, transport of nutrients into the central nervous system (CNS) and a gated p
Working, safety and health conditions in the economically active and employed population in urban areas of Peru
Objetives: The present study aims to know the work, safety and health conditions at the jobs of the economically active urban population in Peru.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out based on a probabilistic sample of multistage areas in which 3122 people over 14 years of age distributed nationwide participated.Results: The
Knowledge, attitudes and practices among people with chronic hepatitis B attending a hepatology clinic in Malaysia: A cross sectional study
Abstract Background Hepatitis B (HBV) is the leading cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma worldwide.This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices of people with chronic HBV and the associated factors. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at an outpatient adult hepatology clinic at a tertiary hospital in Kuala Lum