Sleepwalking, sleep-related eating disorder and sleep-related smoking successfully treated with topiramate: a case report

Football We describe a 45-year-old married woman with sleepwalking, sleep-related eating disorder, and sleep-related smoking behavior, but without restless legs syndrome.The patient had a history of mild obstructive sleep apnea with an AHI of 12.6/hour with an oxygen saturation nadir of 95%, which resolved after bariatric surgery.Treatment with top

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Safety evaluation of the food enzyme triacylglycerol lipase from the pregastric tissues of calves, young goats and lambs

Abstract The food enzyme containing triacylglycerol lipase (triacylglycerol acylhydrolase; EC 3.1.1.3) is prepared from the pregastric tissues of calves, young goats and lambs by Caglificio Clerici SpA.The food enzyme is intended to be used in the production of cheese.As no concerns arose from the animal source of the food enzyme, from its manufact

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A mixed methods study of using wasta in healthcare services in Palestine: predictors, consequences and proposed solutions

Abstract Background Equity in access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right.Yet studies demonstrate that some people receive preferential treatment while others are discriminated against.Wasta is a prevalent strategy whereby personal connections are used for influence and may result in gaining unfair advantages over others.This study ai

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