Sevoflurane and Desflurane Exposures Following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Confer Multifaceted Protection against Delayed Cerebral Ischemia

Numerous studies have demonstrated the ability of isoflurane conditioning to provide multifaceted protection against aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)-associated delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI); however, preclinical studies have not yet examined whether other commonly used inhalational anesthetics in neurological patients such as sevoflurane

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Towards strengthening collaboration between district and local municipalities in South Africa: Insights from Ehlanzeni District Municipality

This article examines the state of collaboration between a district municipality and its local municipalities using Ehlanzeni District Municipality as a case study.This is important because in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998, district municipalities are established to coordinate and support their local municipalities t

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Media coverage of mercury contamination in the Canadian Arctic

Mercury contamination in the Canadian Arctic is a significant concern.Some traditional food sources are contaminated by mercury and pose a health risk to local residents.Media can affect public awareness and opinions of environmental health risks.Therefore, it is important to understand how the risks associated with contaminants are communicated th

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