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Barrett's paradox of cooperation in the case of quasi-linear utilities

This paper fits in the theory of international agreements by studying the success of stable coalitions of agents seeking the preservation of a public good. Extending Baliga and Maskin, we consider a model of N homogeneous agents with quasi-linear utilities of the form u(j) (r(j); r) = r(alpha) - r(j), where r is the aggregate contribution and the exponent alpha is the elasticity of the gross utility. When the v...

Global Prevalence of Aspirin Use for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disea...

The role of aspirin in the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) is not clear, with recent clinical trials evaluating aspirin for primary prevention demonstrating both modest benefits and risks associated with its use [1]. Aspirin is not routinely recommended for primary prevention of CVD. Understanding patterns of aspirin use can inform strategies to promote guideline-concordant th...

Questionnaires Measuring 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Childhood and Adolescenc...

Background: We aim to systematically review the literature on measurement properties of self-and proxy-reported questionnaires measuring 24-hour movement behaviors in children and adolescents. Methods: PubMed, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, and EMBASE were searched until June 2021. Studies were included if the sample size for validity studies had 50 participants (minimum) and included, at least, both validity and test-...

Diagnostic testing for hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolaemia in low...

Background Testing for the risk factors of cardiovascular disease, which include hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolaemia, is important for timely and effective risk management. Yet few studies have quantified and analysed testing of cardiovascular risk factors in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) with respect to sociodemographic inequalities. We aimed to address this knowledge gap. Method...

Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in 51 Low-, Middle-,...

"Importance Aspirin is an effective and low-cost option for reducing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and improving mortality rates among individuals with established CVD. To guide efforts to mitigate the global CVD burden, there is a need to understand current levels of aspirin use for secondary prevention of CVD. Objective To report and evaluate aspirin use for secondary prevention of CVD a...

The Potential of Visible Spectroscopy as a Tool for the In-Line Monitoring of L...

<jats:p>Out of the 50 to 70 million tons of lignin that are produced annually, only 1 to 2% are used for value-added products. Currently, 90% of the total market of this compound corresponds to lignosulphonates (LS). The most successful industrial attempts to use lignin for wood adhesives rely on using it as a partial substitute in phenolformaldehyde or ureaformaldehyde resins. However, lignins aromatic ring pr...

Socio-demographic factors associated with physical activity and sitting time pa...

Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviours (SB) influence health. Since most people engage in different combinations of both behaviours every day, understanding the socio-demographic characteristics of adults with distinct PA and sitting time (ST) patterns is important to contribute to evidence-based planning of public health strategies. Data from a national survey on diet and activity behaviours (IAN-AF, ...

Association between country preparedness indicators and quality clinical care f...

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are leading causes of death, globally, and health systems that deliver quality clinical care are needed to manage an increasing number of people with risk factors for these diseases. Indicators of preparedness of countries to manage cardiovascular disease risk factors (CVDRFs) are regularly collected by ministries of health and global health agencies. We aimed to assess wheth...

Displasia Cimento Óssea Florida: Apresentação Rara de um Problema Comum

Introdução A displasia cimento-óssea (DCO) é a lesão fibro-óssea mais comum. Pensa-se que a DCO tem origem no ligamento periodontal. Outros acreditam que tem origem num defeito da remodelação óssea desencadeada por lesões locais. Com base nas características clínicas e radiográficas, as DCO dividem-se em focal, periapical e florida. A DCO florida caracteriza-se por um envolvimento multifocal não limitado aos se...

Iatrogenia num Caso de 6º Impactados nos 5ª Decíduos