Yellow sac spider (Cheiracanthium punctorium) bites in Slovenia: case series and review - Varl T, Grenc D, Kostanj šek R, Brvar M.
In Central Europe, reports of human envenomation by Cheiracanthium punctorium, commonly known as the yellow sac spider, are sporadic, despite the fact that this species is widespread in Europe. However, in recent years, C. punctorium has been repeatedly d... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 29, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Non-Human Animals and Insects Source Type: news
Genetic Biomarkers Key to Future Mesothelioma Treatment
Researchers in Slovenia have developed a unique, treatment-recommendation model for mesothelioma patients based heavily upon individualized, genetic biomarkers.
They believe their model will lead to better patient outcomes and significantly improve the response rate to chemotherapy, which is still less than 40 percent with mesothelioma.
“This is just a start, but it’s going to be the way to go in the future, personalizing treatment,” Dr. Vita Dolzan, founder of Pharmacogenetics Laboratory at the University of Ljubljana’s Institute of Biochemistry, told Asbestos.com. “We’re excited about where this could lea...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - May 22, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Matt Mauney Tags: Anhovo Asbestos Valley Slovenia chemotherapy drugs for mesothelioma cisplatin CRP protein Dr. Vita Dolzan gemcitabine genetic biomarkers genetic makeup mesothelioma patients Genotyping mesothelioma treatment strategies pemetrexed p Source Type: news
The impact of traffic flow structure on traffic safety: the case of Slovenian motorways - Zanne M, Groznik A.
Road traffic accident is an accident on a public road in which at least one moving vehicle has been involved and material damage or injury or death has occurred. Traffic accidents occur for various reasons, with one of them being the transport infrastructu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 9, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Riding styles and characteristics of rides among Slovenian mountain bikers and management challenges - Zajc P, Berzelak N.
The increased interest in mountain biking on trails in natural areas necessitates the systematic management of mountain biking. In Slovenia, access to forest singletracks and signposted mountain trails, which are highly preferred by mountain bikers, is gen... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 2, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Falls Source Type: news
Researching renewable building materials for a more sustainable Slovenia
The EU-funded InnoRenew Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Slovenia will foster research on the innovative and efficient use of renewable resources in building materials. (Source: EUROPA - Research Information Centre)
Source: EUROPA - Research Information Centre - March 28, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: news
