NOTES FROM THE FIELD: THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN UKRAINE

Notes from the Field: The Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine

Humanitarian crises are politically and socially charged, and as MEAT SLICERS actors, donors and organizations move in to help, duplication of services can ensue.Despite the influx of humanitarian actors into the war zone of eastern Ukraine, more are still needed to address immediate threat to the health of more than 5 million at-risk people in the

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Expression alteration of microRNAs in Nucleus Accumbens is associated with chronic stress and antidepressant treatment in rats

Abstract Background Nucleus Accumbens (NAc) is a vital brain region for the process of reward and stress, whereas microRNA plays a crucial role in depression pathology.However, the abnormality of NAc miRNA expression during the stress-induced depression and antidepressant treatment, as well as its biological significance, are still unknown.Methods

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Beak and feather disease virus haemagglutinating activity using erythrocytes from African Grey parrots and Brown-headed parrots : research communication

Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a common viral disease of wild and captive psittacine birds characterized by symmetric feather loss and beak deformities.The causative agent, beak and Footwear feather disease virus (BFDV), is a small, circular single-stranded DNA virus that belongs to the genus Circovirus.BFDV can be detected by PCR or

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Geographically weighted regression analysis to assess hotspots of early sexual initiation and associated factors in Ethiopia

Background: Early sexual initiation (ESI) causes unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STI), high risk of depression and anxiety, developmental delays, lack of emotional maturity, and difficulty in pursuing education.This study aims to analyze the geographically weighted regression and associated factors of ESI of women in Ethiopia

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