Pancreatic cancer and depression: myth and truth

Abstract Background Various studies reported PS4 remarkable high incidence rates of depression in cancer patients compared with the general population.Pancreatic cancer is still one of the malignancies with the worst prognosis and therefore it seems quite logical that it is one of the malignancies with the highest incidence rates of major depressio

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The resumption of diplomatic ties between Cuba and the United States: between the end of the Cold War and the normalization of relations?

The present paper discusses the position-aids reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the USA, made official in 2014, seeking to analyze its dynamics and the challenges that hinder its effective normalization.In order to do so, it discusses the motivations that led to this process and determined the resumption of diplomatic ties, w

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A dashboard for monitoring preventive measures in response to COVID-19 outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Abstract Background In most health areas, an information system is necessary for an effective fight against COVID-19.Current methods for surveillance of diseases with epidemic potential do not include monitoring the adherence to preventive measures.Furthermore, modern data collection methods depend often on technologies (e.g., cameras or drones) th

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