BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Cognitive bias modification (CBM) interventions, presumably targeting automatic processes, are considered particularly promising for addictions.We conducted a meta-analysis examining randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of CBM for substance addiction outcomes.METHODS:Studies were identified through systematic searches in bibliogr

Background Colorectal surgery is associated with significant pain often requiring opioid and non-opioid analgesics.Pudendal nerve blocks (PNBs) can be administered with the aim to reduce pain and improve patient satisfaction.However, there are no current accepted guidelines for the use of PNB in colorectal surgery.Method We evaluated the available

Hexanal, hexenal, nonenal and their corresponding alcohols are used as green notes in the fragrance and flavour industry.The production of bio-based hexanal starts from linoleic acid, which can be obtained from sunflower or safflower oil.The biocatalytic process utilizes C13-specific lipoxygenase (LOX) for hydroperoxidation and consecutive splittin

Meat has been identified as one of the food categories at most risk of food fraud.Meat species substitution has been in the spotlight with the European horse meat scandal in 2013.Analysis of cases reported on the web shows that incidents of Kids slipover top meat substitution are still recurring worldwide.Altogether these cases highlight significan

Abstract Here, we developed a technique to assess the workability of sealed-for-life greased rolling bearings after a long-term storage.In this framework, we devised a model of equivalent transition between the conditions of natural ageing under daily and seasonally fluctuating temperature, and the conditions of accelerated thermal ageing at a cons