Reduction of the environmental impacts of reinforced concrete columns by increasing the compressive strength: a life cycle approach

Abstract The building industry is one of the greatest environmental impact causers in the planet.Cement is the second most used material in the world and the consumption of concrete ranges between 20 to 30 Gt yearly.This demand for the materials ten ds to increase for the next 100 years.The increase of concrete strength to reduce the material consu

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Associations between clinical canine leishmaniosis and multiple vector-borne co-infections: a case-control serological study

Abstract Background Dogs that have clinical leishmaniosis (ClinL), caused by the parasite Leishmania infantum, are commonly co-infected with other pathogens, especially vector-borne pathogens (VBP).A recent PCR-based study found that ClinL dogs are more likely to be additionally infected with the rickettsial bacteria Ehrlichia canis.Further informa

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Assessing Adherence: Audit of Glasgow Antipsychotic Side-Effect Scale Completion for Patients on Antipsychotic Depot Injections at Guildford CMHRS SABP

Aims To evaluate the current use of the GASS scale in monitoring patients on antipsychotic depot medications at Guildford CMHRS, we conducted a comprehensive assessment and compared it with trust guidelines.The guidelines recommend GASS scale completion at specific intervals: 12 weeks and 6 months post-initiation, annually thereafter, and at each d

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