Governance and Deforestation: Understanding the Role of Formal Rule-Acknowledgement by Residents in Brazilian Extractive Reserves

Brazil has one of the most extensive and effective sets of deforestation control policies in the world.One of the main deforestation control policies implemented by the Brazilian government over the last 15 years has been the creation of an extensive system of protected areas, including extractive reserves.Our study addresses the challenges of redu

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sEMG-controlled forearm bracelet and serious game-based rehabilitation for training manual dexterity in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Muscle strength and dexterity Compression Sock impairments are common among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) producing limitations in activities of daily living related to the upper limb (UL).This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of serious games specifically developed for the MYO Armband® capture sensor in improv

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Imaging and histopathologic features of reversible nerve root and peripheral nerve edema secondary to disc herniation in a cat

Abstract Nerve root enlargement with increased contrast uptake has been reported in dogs and humans secondary to nerve root compression.In cats, nerve root enlargement and contrast uptake only have been reported in association with inflammatory and neoplastic diseases, but not as a sequela to nerve root compression.An 8?year?old oriental short hair

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Day Surgery for Major Paediatric Foot and Ankle Procedures

Purpose.To review outcomes in 19 children who underwent Apron major foot and ankle procedures as day cases.Methods.A consecutive series of 24 major foot and ankle procedures in 19 children performed as day cases by a single surgeon were reviewed in terms of the immediate postoperative pain relief, severe swelling (necessitating cast removal), and c

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