We study the long-term impact of climate change on economic activity across countries, using
a stochastic growth model where productivity is affected by deviations of temperature and …

Phonons play a key role in the physical properties of materials, and have long been a topic
of study in physics. While the effects of phonons had historically been considered to be a …

Background This study examined the incidence of a person’s first diagnosis of a selected
chronic disease, and the relationships between modifiable lifestyle risk factors and age to first …

The coloration of some butterflies, Pachyrhynchus weevils, and many chameleons are notable
examples of natural organisms employing photonic crystals to produce colorful patterns. …

Background Prognostic models incorporating survival analysis predict the risk (ie, probability)
of experiencing a future event over a specific time period. In 2002, Royston and Parmar …

Objective Health administrative data can be a valuable tool for disease surveillance and
research. Few studies have rigorously evaluated the accuracy of administrative databases for …

Rationale Anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) agents and other anti-rheumatic medications
increase the risk of TB in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Whether they increase the risk of infections …

Additive manufacturing at small scales enables advances in micro- and nanoelectromechanical
systems, micro-optics, and medical devices. Materials that lend themselves to AM at the …

OBJECTIVES The main objective of the study was to investigate annual changes in the
sociodemographic characteristics, morbidity, and functional status of new nursing home …

Controlling vibrations in solids is crucial to tailor their elastic properties and interaction with
light. Thermal vibrations represent a source of noise and dephasing for many physical …