Background: The development of hand osteoarthritis (HOA) and its progression into the erosive subset are unclear, but inflammation is suspected to be the main source.To verify the involvement of inflammation in HOA pathogenesis, we evaluate serum inflammatory mediators and their association with HOA-related clinical features in patients.Methods: 15
Abstract Background Beginning at a young age, children with cystic fibrosis (CF) embark on demanding care regimens that pose challenges to parents.We examined the extent to which clinical, demographic and psychosocial features inform patterns of adherence to pulmonary therapies and how these patterns can be used to develop clinical personas, define
The Internet of Things (IoT) is widespread in our lives these days (e.g., Smart homes, smart cities, etc.).Despite its significant role in providing automatic real-time services to users, these devices are highly vulnerable due to their design simplicity and limitations regarding power, CPU, and memory.Tracing network traffic and investigating its
The need for social transformation in South Africa is intrinsically linked to the transformation of corporate South Africa.Strong senior leadership is required to ensure that organisations remain sustainable during this Hair Accessory transformation.There is, however, a shortage of skilled senior leaders, hence the need for leadership development.W
This paper presents the results of a research on Supplements the applicability of the sustainable product-service system design (S.PSS) and business model design, adopting Business Model Canvas as a main tool.This resource is an essential part of an integrated and modular methodology for research and development (R&D) that was designed to support t