NON-PARENTAL CAREGIVERS, LOW MATERNAL EDUCATION, GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS AND HIGH BLOOD LEAD LEVEL: PREDICTORS RELATED TO THE SEVERITY OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN NORTHEAST CHINA

Non-parental caregivers, low maternal education, gastrointestinal problems and high blood lead level: predictors related to the severity of autism spectrum disorder in Northeast China

Abstract Background The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased rapidly in recent years.Environmental factors may play an important role in the pathogenesis of ASD.These factors may include Bumper Plates socioeconomic factors, nutritional factors, heavy metal exposure, air pollution, etc.Our aim is to analyze possible environment

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Protective role of vitamin E to reduce oxidative degradation of soft implantable polyurethanes: In vitro study

Vitamin E (VitE) additives are important in treating osteoarthritis inclusive cartilage regeneration due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.The present research study focuses on the ability of biological antioxidant VitE (alpha-tocopherol isoform) to reduce or minimize oxidative degradation of soft implantable polyurethane (PU) e

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Applications of simulation technique on debris-flow hazard zone delineation: a case study in Hualien County, Taiwan

Debris flows pose severe hazards to communities in mountainous areas, often resulting in the loss of life and property.Helping debris-flow-prone communities delineate potential hazard zones provides local authorities with useful information for developing emergency plans and disaster management policies.In 2003, the Soil and Water Conservation Bure

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