Aim.To develop a mathematical equation (algorithm) to predict the development of chronic heart failure (CHF) for three years, depending on the clinical phenotype.Material and methods.Three hundred forty five patients with CHF with a different left ventricular ejection fraction (preserved, mean, low) were examined.The control group included somatica
Abstract Background Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) have emerged as a sustainable and environmentally friendly option for a broad range of applications.The fibrous nature and high biopersistence of CNFs call for a thorough toxicity assessment, but it is presently unclear which physico-chemical properties could play a role in determining the potential
Though Ghana is far away from the major earthquake zones of the world, it is prone to earthquake disaster.Ghana has records of damaging earthquakes dating as far back as 1615.The last three major events occurred in 1862, 1906 and 1939.This paper presents the main historical and current instrumental Pre-Rolls recorded earthquakes of Ghana and the st
Abstract Background Constantly eaten foods (such as fruits, vegetables, cereal, etc.) that contain excessive concentrations of heavy metals pose a major risk to human health and deplete the food supply.The amounts of heavy metals in different date varietiies were measured after they were collected from three wholesale markets in the major cities of
While a decline in the market value of sovereign assets (below a benchmark level of liabilities) can trigger sovereign distress/default risk, volatility in sovereign assets can increase the risk premium on domestic debt and credit spread on external debt.These can escalate the probability of debt default.Therefore, measuring the probability and dis