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History of arylidene polymers from chemistry point of view
By Mahmoud A Hussein
King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia
Published: Apr 25, 2018 | pg. no: 46
Abstract: Arylidene polymers or by other words polyarylidenes have been prolonged studied over wider range of years with a significant attentions in the past few decades. The preparation of such polymers produces a variable number of polymers that mainly containing different functional groups. The type of these polymers is also mainly based on significant developments in the synthesis methods. A versatile n ...[Read more]
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How Your Genome Affects Your Life: The Societal Impact of Cutting Edge Genetics
By Griffin Reed
Gustavus Adolphus College, USA
Published: Jun 17, 2017 | pg. no: 1-12
Abstract: Enormous advances are being made in the field of genetics that enable caregivers to predict diseases more accurately, prevent disease more effectively, and even treat disease by altering defective genes. However, many experts, including those on the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, are concerned our society may be unprepared for the power that these new technologies brin ...[Read more]
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Human Health and Environmental Impacts of Pesticides: Epigenetic Responsibility and a Quest for Justice
By Yehia Ibrahim
Assiut University, Egypt
Published: Oct 19, 2016 | pg. no: 1-24
Abstract: The reasonable certainty of no harm is the ultimate principle upon which all pesticides should be registered and regulated. There is a multitude of reasons or causations that explains any appreciable human-health and environmental impact of pesticides beyond this principle. This review will only shed some light on these causations, but focus mainly on a misconception-based regulatory policy. The ...[Read more]
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Hip Fractures
By Hisham Gad
Orthopedics Surgery Consultant, France
Published: Feb 29, 2016 | pg. no: 1-27
Abstract: Hip fractures (HF) are very common fractures and their frequency is increasing with time. They represent a social and economic problem worldwide. Approximately 330 000 hip fractures occur yearly in the United States [1]. This number is expected to range from 458,000 to 1,037,000 by 2050 [2].Hip fractures are divided into 3 types: femoral neck, intertrochanteric and subtroc ...[Read more]
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