Abstract Mercury (Hg) is a unique heavy metal toxicant found in numerous environmental and occupational settings.A major source of stripper-pole environmental Hg is artisanal and small-scale gold mining, whereby metallic mercury (Hg0) is used to concentrate gold from mined ore.If the Hg0-contaminated tailings are then subjected to cyanidation to ex
Examination of conscience (EC) is a contemplative practice that consists in examining daily the actions performed during the day (evening examination, immediately before going to bed) and the actions to be performed on the coming day (morning examination, immediately after sleep).While research on contemplative practices such as mindfulness has see
The Valsalva maneuver, named after Antonio Maria Valsalva, is one of the vagal maneuvers.It is defined as a forced expiration against a closed glottis, leading to an increase in intrathoracic and intra-abdominal pressure.Over the years it has become a subject of interest to many clinical researchers who have comprehensively studied its physiology a