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Corresponding results for the high-energy collimator are -15 % to -31 %. The corresponding Monte Carlo simulations show standard deviations of a few percentage points. For the anthropomorphic phantom, before application of recovery coefficients the bias ranges from -16 % to -46 % (medium-energy collimator) and -10 % to -28 % (high-energy…[Read more]

Patients with Marfan syndrome commonly require spinal deformity surgery. The purpose of this case report is to present a rare thoracotomy complication. We present the management of such a patient. In a known case of Marfan syndrome, an 18-year-old Persian man was admitted to our hospital with scoliosis. The patient underwent radiological…[Read more]

Nurse-assisted PD utilization increased significantly after 2012, whereas family-assisted PD utilization decreased linearly over time (prevalence ratio = 0.94, 95% confidence interval 0.92-0.97).

The assisted PD rate decreased until 2013, mainly because of a decline in family-assisted PD. The uptake in nurse-assisted PD observed from 2013…[Read more]

The importance and function of serum uric acid (UA) levels in patients with cardiovascular disease or stroke are unclear. We sought to evaluate the appropriate UA levels for stroke patients and the association between endogenous UA levels and clinical outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients, particularly regarding the possible interaction…[Read more]

Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that underlying lung disease, plasma albumin, serum creatinine level, number of failing organs, and IMV duration were related to prognosis of weaning, with odds ratios (ORs) of 1.447, 0.820, 1.603, 2.374, and 3.105, respectively. Conclusions The APACHE II, APACHE III, SAPS II, and MODS systems…[Read more]

3 and 99.7%, respectively), autoaggregation (93.2%), cell surface hydrophobicity (50.0%), and bacterial adherence with Vero cells (75.8% of the control Lactiplantibacillusplantarum FM03-1). This B. siamensis ML122-2 is a promising probiotic to be used in the food industry and seems to have potential antibacterial properties relevant for the…[Read more]

3%), tearing (n = 111, 12.8%), itching (n = 109, 12.6%), eye pain (n = 83, 9.6%) and discharge (n = 76, 8.8%). Moreover, conjunctivitis had the highest rate among reported ocular diseases in COVID-19 patients (79 out of 89, 88.8%). The results suggest that approximately one out of ten COVID-19 patients show at least one ocular symptom. Attention…[Read more]

The scientific community is constantly assessing the clinical and laboratory manifestations of COVID-19 in the organism. In view of the fragmentation of the large amount of information, knowledge gaps in relation to laboratory markers, and scarcity of papers in Portuguese, we propose a Literature review on laboratory changes observed in patients…[Read more]

The comparison of the CSF pressures demonstrated that SCI in patients with elevated pressure and in regions where insufficient epidural fat exists might lead to higher spinal cord stresses. Yet, in regions with enough fat, the fat can absorb energy and counteract the effect of the elevated pressure. These results indicate important aspects that…[Read more]

004). In a logistic model, teledermatology use was the most powerful predictor of mental distress (OR, 1.57 [95% CI, 1.07-2.32]). Mental distress was common among dermatologists during this pandemic. Teledermatology use was the most powerful predictor of mental distress. Preventative strategies and psychosocial interventions should be…[Read more]

Ample evidence has demonstrated that α-Synuclein can propagate from one area of the brain to others via cell-to-cell transmission, which might be the underlying mechanism for pathological propagation and the disease progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Crenolanib Recent reports have demonstrated cell surface receptor-mediated cell-to-cell…[Read more]

The aim of the study was to investigate the advantage of implementing next-generation sequencing (NGS) compared with quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) when performing routine molecular diagnostics in adenocarcinomas of the lung.

The study is a retrospective cross-sectional observational study of 1839 cytological and…[Read more]

The activities of serum glutamate oxalate transaminase, serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, urea, and creatinine were also determined. Results Areca nut was found to contain an alkaloid, tannin, and flavonoid compounds. HPLC analysis revealed the presence of catechin as the major compound along with quercetin. Administration of areca nut…[Read more]

The provision of mental health care for people living in low- and middle-income countries presents a particularly complex problem because of fractured service availability and provision, widespread stigma associated with mental illness, and the economic burden inherent in conventional mental health service delivery. People with serious mental…[Read more]

FileMagic is a powerful file management tool designed to simplify the process of accessing, browsing, and organizing various file types, including the rare ERF files. The software acts as an integrated platform for users who need to work with various file formats without the hassle of downloading multiple applications. Regardless if you’re…[Read more]

Koitoto is an online gaming platform that has gained popularity among enthusiasts of various forms of online betting, including lottery, casino games, and sports betting. It offers a user-friendly interface that caters to both novice and experienced players, providing a seamless gaming experience.

One of the standout features of Koitoto is…[Read more]

Moreover, two tetrasubstituted benzidine derivatives other than TMB (4OCH 3 and 2OCH 3 2CH 3 ) were synthesized for comparison. It turned out that the performances (sensitivity, color purity, and stability of the colored products) of TMB are still superior, thus chemically confirming its status of “the chosen substrate” in colorimetric assays.We…[Read more]

Host-specific natural enemies limit the abundance of common species. This can increase host community diversity, since no single species dominates, and is known as the ‘Janzen-Connell effect.’ Evidence is now accumulating that host-specific mutualists can increase abundances of particular host species, hence reducing community diversity,…[Read more]

e mean prescription rates only decreased in adult males, but not in adolescents, regardless of gender. Downward level and trend change were clearly observed in adult males but not in adolescents, the original target of the updated warning. There were no clear temporal associations between suicide rates and the labelling change in either…[Read more]