ASSOCIATION OF TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR 7 VARIANTS WITH LIFE-THREATENING COVID-19 DISEASE IN MALES: FINDINGS FROM A NESTED CASE-CONTROL STUDY

Association of Toll-like receptor 7 variants with life-threatening COVID-19 disease in males: findings from a nested case-control study

Background: Recently, loss-of-function variants in TLR7 were identified in two families in which COVID-19 segregates like an X-linked recessive disorder environmentally conditioned by Mel Jean SARS-CoV-2.We investigated whether the two families represent the tip of the iceberg of a subset of COVID-19 male patients.Methods: This is a nested case-con

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An optimization-based risk management framework with risk interdependence for effective disaster risk reduction

Effective risk management is crucial in the field of disaster management to mitigate the impact of disasters.It involves proactive planning, resource allocation, and the implementation of response measures.By identifying and assessing risks, stakeholders can take preventive measures and establish contingency plans, fostering resilience, coordinatio

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Enhancement of the folate content in Egyptian pita bread

Introduction: Egypt has a high incidence of neural tube defects related to folate deficiency.One major food source for folate Dome Tweeter is pita (baladi) bread, which is consumed daily.Bioprocessing (e.g.germination) has been reported to increase the folate content in cereals.The aim was to produce pita bread with increased folate content using g

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