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The Sweet and Sour of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax

Abstract:

Obesity is a common and preventable Non-Communicable Disease that is of great importance. Population-based interventions are recognised to have a profound effect on improving health outcomes. One of these approaches includes the adoption of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax.

Objectives

There were three objectives, 1) explore the associations between gender, age, nationality, and change in SSB consumption, 2) explore SSB consumption during Covid-19 lockdown, and 3) inform policy decision making.

 Methods

A cross-sectional survey in the United Arab Emirates. We performed descriptive analysis and chi-square for independence to test the difference between the expected and the observed frequencies in one or more categories.

 Results</t...</p> <a class="btn btn-primary blue-btn text-uppercase my-4" href="https://openaccesspub.org/international-journal-of-nutrition/article/1606">Read Article</a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3 aos-item aos-init " data-aos="fade-up"> <!-- child-div --> <div class="article-section p-3"> <h4 class="article-title title-border pb-3"> Evaluation of the Isotopic Abundance Ratio of Consciousness Energy Healing Treated L-Tryptophan Using LC-MS Spectrometry</h4> <h4 class="article-title fw-700">Abstract:</h4> <p><abstract> <p>L-tryptophan is an essential α-amino acid, necessary for the normal growth in newborns, nitrogen balance in adults, protein synthesis, precursor of serotonin, melatonin, niacin, and albeit inefficiently in human, also the precursor of indole alkaloids and auxins in plants. This current study was designed to investigate the impact of the Trivedi Effect<sup>®</sup>-Biofield Energy Healing Treatment (Blessing) on the structural properties and the isotopic abundance ratio of L-tryptophan using LC-MS analytical technique. L-tryptophan sample was divided into two parts, one part of L-tryptophan was considered as the control sample (no Biofield Energy Treatment was provided), while the second part was treated with the Trivedi Effect<sup>®</sup>-Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment/Blessing remotely by a renowned Biofield Energy Healer, Dahryn Trivedi and termed as the treated sample. The mass spectra of both the control and treated samples with respect to the chroma...</p> <a class="btn btn-primary blue-btn text-uppercase my-4" href="https://openaccesspub.org/biotechnology-and-biomedical-science/article/1617">Read Article</a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3 aos-item aos-init " data-aos="fade-up"> <!-- child-div --> <div class="article-section p-3"> <h4 class="article-title title-border pb-3"> The Multi Sectorial Approach to COVID-19 Pandemic in Limited-Resource Settings: Discussing Rwandan Experience</h4> <h4 class="article-title fw-700">Abstract:</h4> <p><abstract> <p>COVID-19 has unprecedentedly shaken the health systems across the globe. Rwanda, a low-income country in East Africa, has succeeded to contain the first wave but is struggling to curb the second wave in the wait for a massive vaccination program. The national committee composed of different ministries and a COVID-19 Joint Task Force was established as a Multi-sectoral approach in the early days of the pandemic. The approach together with transparent communication to the population has been effective. However, much more tailored and cost-effective measures against the drivers of cluster outbreaks are needed to save both the economy and more lives. It is challenging to produce evidence about behaviors attributable to the surge of infections, and their hardship, and how to allow the population to live their lives with less risk. With important research, policymakers will be able to think locally and provide easy and inexpensive recommended behaviors while awaiting th...</p> <a class="btn btn-primary blue-btn text-uppercase my-4" href="https://openaccesspub.org/public-health-international/article/1611">Read Article</a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3 aos-item aos-init " data-aos="fade-up"> <!-- child-div --> <div class="article-section p-3"> <h4 class="article-title title-border pb-3"> Analgesic and Anti-Pyretic Activities of the Root Bark of Rutidea Parviflora (Rubiaceae)</h4> <h4 class="article-title fw-700">Abstract:</h4> <p><abstract> <p>This study aims at investigating the antipyretic activity of different solvent fractions of the root bark of <italic>Rutidea</italic><italic>parviflora</italic>(Rubiaceae). This plant is used ethno-botanically by the people of Ethiope East-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria to treat various ailments such as inflammation, fever and pain. This necessitated this research to validate its local use, due to the scanty literature and information present about this plant. It has also shown some anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activity in previous researches. The present study is a randomized control study. Acetic acid induced writhing was employed for analgesic testing. Acetic acid was used to induce writhing in Wistar rats which were divided into fourteen (14) groups. The groups were administered extracts and fractions of the plant (200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg). The animals were observed for number of writing movements and the percentage writhing was calcul...</p> <a class="btn btn-primary blue-btn text-uppercase my-4" href="https://openaccesspub.org/advanced-pharmaceutical-science-and-technology/article/1608">Read Article</a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3 aos-item aos-init " data-aos="fade-up"> <!-- child-div --> <div class="article-section p-3"> <h4 class="article-title title-border pb-3"> Oxidative Status and Reproductive Characteristics in Female Cavies (Cavia porcellus L.) Fed on Aqueous Extract of Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) Seed</h4> <h4 class="article-title fw-700">Abstract:</h4> <p><abstract> <p>The present study was initiated to improve the farm animals’ productivity through the use of medicinal plants. More specifically, to determine in female cavies the effects of aqueous extract of avocado seed powder (AEASP) on the estrous cycle, the levels of LH, estradiol and tissues (ovarian and uterine) biomarkers of oxidative stress. For the trial, 24 female cavies with regular estrous cycles were selectedamong 40 trough observation of 4 estrous cycles. They were randomly shared into 4 groups of 6 females each, comparable in term of body weight (bw) (463.60±77.69 g). They received by gavage 1 mL/kg bw of distilled water for the control and 100, 200, 400 mg/kg bw of AEASP respectively for the groups EA100, EA200 and EA400. Subsequently, 3 estrous cycles were studied every day during all the treatment period. At the end, the cavies were slaughtered at the estrus phase; blood, ovaries and uterus were collected for analysis. As result, the AEASP significantly (p&...</p> <a class="btn btn-primary blue-btn text-uppercase my-4" href="https://openaccesspub.org/veterinary-healthcare/article/1609">Read Article</a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3 aos-item aos-init " data-aos="fade-up"> <!-- child-div --> <div class="article-section p-3"> <h4 class="article-title title-border pb-3"> Chirps Amidst Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) Transmission and Prevention in Ethiopia in 2020</h4> <h4 class="article-title fw-700">Abstract:</h4> <p><abstract> <sec id="idm1842345508"> <title>Background

Ethiopia confirmed its 1st case of COVID-19 on Friday 13th February 2020. The burden increased dramatically by August/2020. The conditions that led to this rise were not reviewed.

 Objective

To exploreCOVID-19 related phenomena in Ethiopia during 2019-2020.

 Materials and Methods

Review of journals, books, and letters to editors, e-sources, news, personal experiences, observations, and communications.

 Results

The zoonotic source of SARS- CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome- Coronavirus-2) is not confirmed. The precedent events; and exact mechanism of COVID-19 is not clear. Dynamic models were req...

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Connecting the use of Biofertilizers on Maize silage or Meadows with Progress in Milk Quality and Economy

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A systematic use of biofertilizers can improve both the quality of a farming system and the parameters of milk. Some issues related to biofertilization experiments on six farms in the Po Valley (NW Italy) involved in the production of milk from dairy cattle fed maize silage or grazed on hay produced from permanent meadows are reported in this paper. Biofertilized maize was found to lower the live stem pH by about 2.3%, and NIR spectroscopy foreshadowing major changes in the composition. Overall, the plant silage was improved in quantity (+10%) but also in quality, as shown by the delayed maturity stage of the leaves (crop maturity index -4%), the lower indigestible NDF content (-7%), and the higher digestible carbohydrates and protein in the whole plants. Such favorable feeding conditions, together with the improved palatability of the feed ration, boosted the nutrient values of the protein (+4.6%) and fat contents (+5.7%) in the milk. Moreover, the functional pr...

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Power Imbalances Among Intimate Partners in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area

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People tend to believe that power imbalance that women and men experience in an intimate relationship is natural, the way it should be and of course, something that should not be debated. The problem with this argument and/or generalisation is that it usually suggests that hegemonic masculinity should not be interrogated. In Africa, power imbalances are one of the challenges that have limited women in society. This practice is influenced by culture, religion, traditional practices and laws which influence perceptions, and expectations of people in intimate relationships. This study, Power imbalances among intimate partners in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area encapsulate the dynamics of gender power relations that exist in intimate, heterosexual relationships in four communities. This study seeks to examine intimate partners’ perception of decision making, the extent of its social acceptability and relevance of their socio-economic circumstances towards...

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Generation of a Single-Domain Antibody against Isolated Escherichia Coli that Causes Camel-Calf Death

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Antibodies and antibody fragments, especially single-domain antibodies known as nanobodies, are important tools in diagnostics, research, and therapeutics. In a conventional antibody, light and heavy chains contribute to the formation of the antigen binding site. In addition to conventional antibodies, old and new world camels also have heavy-chain antibodies (hcAbs), which lack the light-chain antibodies that usually bind to the antigen, as well as single domain antibodies, the VHH domain, which are the smallest antigen-binding fragments and have high solubility, stability, and specificity.

A VHH library against E. coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was produced using the camel immune system. E. coli strains from dead camel calves were isolated to extract the LPS and used to immunize a 2-year-old female camel. After isolating mononuclear lymphocytes for RNA extraction and amplification of the VHH gene, the PCR product was cloned into the pF1AT7 Flexi v...

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Communicating Branch of the Mental Nerve and Facial Nerve

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As peripheral branches of the mandibular nerve, the mental nerve and facial nerve communicate with each other. However, investigations have not always been described in the classic anatomical texts. It remains unknown how nerve fibers of this communicating branch converge at the micro level. Thus, the objective of the present study was to observe in detail the macro and micro levels of the communicating branch of mental and facial nerves. We used five cadavers (10 samples) to conduct experiments in anatomical practice at Tokyo Dental College. A macroscopic observation was made, and the communicating branch of the mental and facial nerves was removed as a single mass. We created serial sections of this branch using the standard method and observed communicating branches of these two nerves under microscopy. As a result, the communicating branch of the mental and facial nerves was completely fused at the perineurium level. It has been reported that the mental nerve ...

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