Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) is a common and potentially life-threatening condition affecting children worldwide. Yet, major uncertainties persist in its diagnosis and treatment due to limitations in the available evidence, resulting in wide...

Viral infections can lead to severe tissue damage and long-term health consequences, even when the virus does not directly target the affected tissues. While viral replication is often considered the primary driver of pathology,...

The acknowledged pathways of lead entry to the body include ingestion and inhalation, with absorption rarely cited as a large contributor to body lead burden. This thesis investigates the absorption of lead into skin with ...

Background: Although Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives are widely implemented in healthcare, evidence suggests that failure is common. However, the concept of ‘QI failure’ remains underdefined in the literature, with few studies...