The mammalian uterus plays a central role in the reproductive process. During pregnancy the organ undergoes a process of remodelling that is not restricted to a change in volume; its behaviour transitions from relative quiescence to regular contraction. This progression is incom…
During exercise water and electrolytes are lost in sweat. There is a large variation in both sweat rate and sweat composition and as a consequence sweat electrolyte loss can be large, especially for sodium, the primary cation in sweat. The loss of large amounts of sodium in swea…
Phosphorus fertilizers are required to maintain and enhance agricultural productivity. Natural fertilizers such as manure and guano have been used since the Neolithic period to enrich soils. Since World War II, industrial-scale production of chemical fertilizers has provided pow…
Background: At the launching of a new drug, data are incomplete regarding its safety, due to limitations of clinical trials. Therefore, it is essential to collect and monitor postmarketing data on drug safety. Observational pharmacoepidemiological studies are one strategy to mon…
Recent food fraud incidents have highlighted the importance of fighting food fraud and thereby ensuring food integrity. Milk is reported as one of the most commonly adulterated foods in the world, hence there is a strong demand for the assurance of its integrity. Both technical …