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    Environmental, Economic and Social Impact Assessment: Study of Bridges in China's Five Major Economic Regions

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    [EN] The construction industry of all countries in the world is facing the issue of sustainable development. How to make effective and accurate decision-making on the three pillars (Environment; Economy; Social influence) is the key factor. This manuscript is based on an accurate evaluation framework and theoretical modelling. Through a comprehensive evaluation of six cable-stayed highway bridges in the entire life cycle of five provinces in China (from cradle to grave), the research shows that life cycle impact assessment (LCIA), life cycle cost assessment (LCCA), and social impact life assessment (SILA) are under the influence of multi-factor change decisions. The manuscript focused on the analysis of the natural environment over 100 years, material replacement, waste recycling, traffic density, casualty costs, community benefits and other key factors. Based on the analysis data, the close connection between high pollution levels and high cost in the maintenance stage was deeply promoted, an innovative comprehensive evaluation discrete mathematical decision-making model was established, and a reasonable interval between gross domestic product (GDP) and sustainable development was determined.This research was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, along with FEDER (Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional), project grant number: BIA2017-85098-R.Zhou, Z.; Alcalá-González, J.; Yepes, V. (2021). Environmental, Economic and Social Impact Assessment: Study of Bridges in China's Five Major Economic Regions. International Journal of Environmental research and Public Health. 18(1):1-33. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18010122S133181ISO 14044:2006/AMD 1:2017. Environmental Management-Life Cycle Assessment-Requirements and Guidelines. ISOhttps://www.iso.org/standard/72357.htmlWuni, I. Y., Shen, G. Q. P., & Osei-Kyei, R. 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    Preoperative management of patients with myasthenia gravis: a review article

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    Introduction: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune neurological disorder characterized by defective transmission at the neuromuscular junction. This neuromuscular disease marked by repetitive intermittent skeletal muscle weakness and fatigue Clinical symptoms are manifested in varying degrees depending on the age of diagnosis and antibodies to acetylcholine receptors. Facial and oropharyngeal muscles are among the most affected by this disease, thus presenting a lot of difficulties when dental treatment is performed. Since the disease is known to specifically affect the masticatory, facial and oropharyngeal muscles, dental treatment proves very challenging for dentists and patients alike. In order to choose the optimal and less invasive treatment approach and avoid inherent complications, dentists must be acquainted with the clinical features of MG as well as the medications administered in MG patients.Aim: The aim of the present study is to investigate and systematize the clinical presentations of MG in order to choose the most appropriate treatment approach and avoid complications. For this purpose, oral and maxillofacial clinicians must also be acquainted with the main groups of medications for this disease.Materials and Methods: This research relied on Google Scholar and PubMed publications, published in the period 2000–2022.Conclusion: Myasthenia gravis is a serious and rare chronic disease. In order to avoid complications, some of which life-threatening, it is of utmost importance to know its main symptoms as well as applicable medications in dental treatment

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