Complex problems require complex solutions: the utility of social quality theory for addressing the Social Determinants of Health

Abstract Background In order to improve the health of the most vulnerable groups in society, the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health (CSDH) called for multi-sectoral action, which requires research and policy on the multiple and inter-linking factors shaping health outcomes.Most conceptual tools available to researchers tend to focus on

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Assessment of changes in the content of toxic elements (Pb, As, Hg, Cd) in aboveground parts of wheat Triticum vulgare Vill under the influence of insertion into the soil an aqueous suspension of humic acids with different forms of iron

Lack of iron leads to a weakening of plant growth and lower yields.A promising solution to this problem is the use of nanoparticles of iron, iron oxides as biostimulators of growth of discount greenery agricultural plants.However, the special properties of nanoparticles can enhance the mechanisms associated with toxic effects on living organisms, l

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Chronic Rib Osteomyelitis in a Young Adult Female: Diagnostic Challenges and Implications of a Rare Case in a Resource-Limited Setting

This case report presents a rare instance of chronic rib osteomyelitis in a 23-year-old female from Darchula, an underserved rural area in Nepal.Rib osteomyelitis is uncommon and often diagnosed late due to its subtle presentation.The patient initially presented at a primary care center with a 2-week history of a protruding bony mass in the right u

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