It is common practice to type and screen the blood before performing a percutaneous liver biopsy.Many practitioners think that this is unnecessary but do not have a reason to change their practice.The requirements for transfusion after biopsy were determined in a consecutive sample of cases Blade Guards at a tertiary care teaching hospital with the
Digital Twin-based Framework for Heat Stress Calculation
According to the KNMI Klimaatsignaal’21, the average surface temperature in The Netherlands has increased by 2.3°C between 1901 and 2020.Moreover, The Netherlands is also experiencing more frequent and intense heatwaves.Urban development significantly impacts the environmental conditions of a city, influencing thermal comfort and human we
Reservoir regulation affects droughts and floods at local and regional scales
Hydrological extremes can be particularly impactful in catchments with high human presence where they are modulated by human intervention such as reservoir regulation.Still, we know little about how reservoir operation affects droughts and floods, particularly at a regional scale.Here, I present a large data set of natural and regulated catchment p
Cross-cultural perspectives on mental health shame among male workers
Globally, awareness of workplace mental health problems has increased Ear Cleaner rapidly.Employees need to be able to reflect on their wellbeing and ask for help if needed.Previous research has indicated mental health shame (or shame associated with mental health problems) is a barrier toward self-reflection and help-seeking.Our previous research
Nanoparticles as a Solution for Eliminating the Risk of Mycotoxins
Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by certain filamentous fungi.The occurrence of mycotoxins in food and feed causes negative health impacts on both humans and animals.Clay binders, yeast cell walls, or antioxidant additives are the most widely used products for mycotoxin elimination to reduce their impact.Although conventional met