A PARADIGM SHIFT FROM EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO RECONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION: CREATION OF PEAK NATIONAL BODY FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN PAKISTAN

A Paradigm Shift from Emergency Response to Reconstruction and Rehabilitation: Creation of Peak National Body for Disaster Management in Pakistan

The earthquake of 8 October 2005, an unprecedented disaster in the history of Pakistan, led to an equally exceptional national response.Reconstruction and rehabilitation of affected areas was indeed a herculean task.The Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) was immediately established as a peak national Milk Thistle body wit

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Exosomes derived from cancer-associated fibroblasts promote tumorigenesis, metastasis and chemoresistance of colorectal cancer by upregulating circ_0067557 to target Lin28

Abstract Background Cancer associated fibroblasts (CAFs) can remodel tumor microenvironment by secreting exosomes.This study aimed to investigate the role of exosomes derived from cancer-associated fibroblasts in colorectal cancer (CRC) progression.Methods Classic Vibrators Circular RNA (circRNA) array was used to identify differentially expressed

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Comparison of oral health status among adult tobacco users and non-tobacco users of Ghaziabad District, Uttar Pradesh: A cross sectional study

Background: Tobacco dependence is a major public health problem that results in significant morbidity and mortality.Approximately, 5 million people are killed annually by tobacco use.Aim: To assess the oral health status among adult tobacco and non-tobacco users attending outreach activities in Ghaziabad District, Uttar Pradesh.Methods: A cross-sec

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Applied Drama for Education and Social Change in Nigeria

One of the greatest means of communication for social action in Africa has been through drama.Applied drama explores unconventional means to enlighten and sensitize society, creating awareness and reaching Wire Strippers out to society by enhancing critical thinking for social action.This article explores teamwork by junior third level students of

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