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Robert N. Meroney, David E. Neff · 2010
Numerical calculations of wind loads on solar photovoltaic collectors were used to estimate drag, lift and overturning moments on different collector support systems. These results were compared with direct force measurement tests obtained…
View details →Mehraj Ahmad Sheikh, Mushtaq Ahmad Malik, Rana Zehra Masood · 2020 · Asian Journal of Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Abstract Over the years, world market is integrating at much faster pace through increasing trade openness. Not being an unmixed blessing, consistent efforts have been made to examine impact of trade openness on economic, environmental and social welfare. This study is an attempt to empirically examine the implications of trade openness on sustainable development in India since liberalization policy 1991. We used the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to test the relationship between sustainable development and trade openness along with other control variables that are supposed to aff
View details →Emily J. Mockford, Rupert C. Marshall, Torben Dabelsteen · 2011 · PLoS ONE
Acoustic signals play a fundamental role in avian territory defence and mate attraction. Several studies have now shown that spectral properties of bird song differ between urban and rural environments. Previously this has been attributed to competition for acoustic space as a result of low-frequency noise present in cities. However, the physical structure of urban areas may have a contributory effect. Here we investigate the sound degradation properties of woodland and city environments using both urban and rural great tit song. We show that although urban surroundings caused significantly le
View details →Hongbo Zhou, Jiping Zhu, Jiagang Tu et al. · 2010 · The Journal of Infectious Diseases
To study the effect of NS1 eIF4GI binding domain on virulence and pathogenicity of H5N1 influenza A virus, 5 recombinant H5N1 viruses encoding eIF4GI binding domain-truncated NS1 proteins and parental NS1 (NS1‐wt) were generated by an…
View details →Francesco Bogliacino, Cristiano Codagnone, Felipe Montealegre et al. · 2021 · Scientific Reports
In the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic, households throughout the world have to cope with negative shocks. Previous research has shown that negative shocks impair cognitive function and change risk, time and social preferences. In this study, we analyze the results of a longitudinal multi-country survey conducted in Italy (N = 1652), Spain (N = 1660) and the United Kingdom (N = 1578). We measure cognitive function using the Cognitive Reflection Test and preferences traits (risk, time and social preferences) using an experimentally validated set of questions to assess the differences b
View details →Christian Kieling, Mara Helena Hutz, Júlia Pasqualini Genro et al. · 2012 · Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
BACKGROUND: The study of gene-environment interactions (G × E) is one of the most promising strategies to uncover the origins of mental disorders. Replication of initial findings, however, is essential because there is a strong possibility…
View details →Hye-Ryoung Kim, Choi-Ku Park, Jae‐Ku Oem et al. · 2010 · Journal of General Virology
We characterized low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) H5N2 and H9N2 viruses isolated in South Korea from 2008 to 2009. Genetic analysis of the H5N2 viruses isolated from wild birds and domestic ducks demonstrated that they were related to…
View details →Cissy Kityo, Alexander J. Szubert, Abraham Siika et al. · 2018 · PLoS Medicine
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa, individuals infected with HIV who are severely immunocompromised have high mortality (about 10%) shortly after starting antiretroviral therapy (ART). This group also has the greatest risk of morbidity and mortality associated with immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS), a paradoxical response to successful ART. Integrase inhibitors lead to significantly more rapid declines in HIV viral load (VL) than all other ART classes. We hypothesised that intensifying standard triple-drug ART with the integrase inhibitor, raltegravir, would reduce HIV VL fast
View details →Kian Zarchi, S Latif, Vibeke B. Haugaard et al. · 2014 · Acta Dermato Venereologica
Wounds represent a growing healthcare problem due to an aging population. Nurses play a key role in wound management and their theoretical understanding of basic wound management may be expected to influence the quality of wound therapy…
View details →Feiyu Niu, Yi‐Long Wu · 2014 · Experimental Hematology and Oncology
Since the recognition of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) as a therapeutic target, EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have been used in lung cancer patients with EGFR mutations, which has been a major breakthrough for lung cancer treatment.. The progression-free survival (PFS) of patients with EGFR mutations treated with EGFR TKIs is significantly prolonged compared with that of patients who underwent standard chemotherapy. However, all patients who initially respond to EGFR TKIs eventually develop acquired resistance (AR). Many small molecule agents and monoclonal antibodies (McAb)
View details →Mads Lawaetz, Fatima Birch‐Johansen, Søren Friis et al. · 2016 · Acta Oncologica
Background The study was performed to determine the epidemiological, clinical, and histopathological characteristics and prognosis of primary mucosal melanoma of the head and neck (MMHN) in Denmark. Material and methods This was a national…
View details →Stefania Napolitano, Nunzia Matrone, A. L. Muddassir et al. · 2019 · Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
BACKGROUND: Molecular mechanisms driving acquired resistance to anti-EGFR therapies in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) are complex but generally involve the activation of the downstream RAS-RAF-MEK-MAPK pathway. Nevertheless, even if inhibition of EGFR and MEK could be a strategy for overcoming anti-EGFR resistance, its use is limited by the development of MEK inhibitor (MEKi) resistance. METHODS: We have generated in vitro and in vivo different CRC models in order to underline the mechanisms of MEKi resistance. RESULTS: The three different in vitro MEKi resistant models, two generated by
View details →Joyce O’Shaughnessy, D Paul, Christopher Stokoe et al. · 2010 · Cancer Research
Abstract Background: Combination regimens incorporating anthracyclines and taxanes are among the most effective for EBC and are particularly suitable for pts with high-risk disease. Significant efficacy benefit has been shown in phase III…
View details →Christopher J. Hoffmann, Katherine Fielding, Salome Charalambous et al. · 2010 · AIDS
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of cotrimoxazole preventive therapy (CPT) among individuals with CD4 cell count above 200 cells/microl and varying WHO clinical stages in reducing mortality during combination antiretroviral therapy…
View details →Annika Melinder, Svein Magnussen · 2014 · Psychology Crime and Law
Expert witnesses have various tasks that frequently include issues of memory. We tested if expert witnesses outperform other practitioners on memory issues of high relevance to clinical practice. We surveyed psychiatrists and psychologists…
View details →Osval A. Montesinos‐López, J. Cricelio Montesinos-López, P. K. Singh et al. · 2020 · G3 Genes Genomes Genetics
The paradigm called genomic selection (GS) is a revolutionary way of developing new plants and animals. This is a predictive methodology, since it uses learning methods to perform its task. Unfortunately, there is no universal model that can be used for all types of predictions; for this reason, specific methodologies are required for each type of output (response variables). Since there is a lack of efficient methodologies for multivariate count data outcomes, in this paper, a multivariate Poisson deep neural network (MPDN) model is proposed for the genomic prediction of various count outcome
View details →Ellen W. Demerath, Nikki Lynn Rogers, Derek Reed et al. · 2010 · Annals of Human Biology
BACKGROUND: Elevated visceral adiposity is strongly predictive of cardiometabolic disease, but, due to the high cost of biomedical imaging, assessment of factors contributing to normal variation in visceral (VAT) and subcutaneous (SAT)…
View details →Kotaro Matsumoto, Katsuya Suzuki, Keiko Yoshimoto et al. · 2019 · Arthritis Research & Therapy
Abstract Background Large vessel vasculitis (LVV) is a type of vasculitis characterized by granulomatous inflammation of medium- and large-sized arteries. Clinical assessment of acute phase reactants has been conventionally used to diagnose and monitor diseases; however, accurate assessment of vascular disease activity status can be difficult. In this study, we investigated comprehensive immuno-phenotyping to explore useful biomarkers associated with clinical characteristics. Methods Consecutive patients with newly diagnosed LVV who visited our institution between May 2016 and May 2019 were en
View details →E. Gautier, J. Savarino, J. Erbland et al. · 2016 · Climate of the Past
Abstract. Current volcanic reconstructions based on ice core analysis have significantly improved over the past few decades by incorporating multiple-core analyses with a high temporal resolution from different parts of the polar regions…
View details →Klaus‐Holger Knorr, Marcus A. Horn, Werner Borken · 2015 · Global Change Biology
Abstract Nitrogen (N) nutrition in pristine peatlands relies on the natural input of inorganic N through atmospheric deposition or biological dinitrogen (N 2 ) fixation. However, N 2 fixation and its significance for N cycling, plant…
View details →Ahuva Y. Segal, Tracey L. Sletten, Erin E. Flynn-Evans et al. · 2016 · Journal of Biological Rhythms
While previous studies have demonstrated short-wavelength sensitivity to the acute alerting effects of light during the biological night, fewer studies have assessed the alerting effect of light during the daytime. This study assessed the…
View details →Yanyan Lu, Ran Meng, Xiangyu Wang et al. · 2019 · Nature Communications
Acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) remains a major obstacle for the wider usage of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT), which is an effective therapy for hematopoietic malignancy. Here we show that caspase-11, the cytosolic receptor for bacterial endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide: LPS), enhances GVHD severity. Allo-HSCT markedly increases the LPS-caspase-11 interaction, leading to the cleavage of gasdermin D (GSDMD). Caspase-11 and GSDMD mediate the release of interleukin-1α (IL-1α) in allo-HSCT. Deletion of Caspase-11 or Gsdmd, inhibition of LPS-caspase-11 interacti
View details →Khrongwong Musikatavorn, Poj Plitawanon, Suthaporn Lumlertgul et al. · 2021 · Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
INTRODUCTION: The ultrasound measurement of inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter change during respiratory phase to guide fluid resuscitation in shock patients is widely performed, but the benefit on reducing the mortality of sepsis patients is questionable. The study objective was to evaluate the 30-day mortality rate of patients with sepsis-induced tissue hypoperfusion (SITH) and septic shock (SS) treated with ultrasound-guided fluid management (UGFM) using ultrasonographic change of the IVC diameter during respiration compared with those treated with the usual-care strategy. METHODS: This was
View details →Kenji Fujiwara, May Tun Saung, Hao Jing et al. · 2020 · Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer
Background Radiation therapy (RT) has the potential to enhance the efficacy of immunotherapy, such as checkpoint inhibitors, which has dramatically altered the landscape of treatments for many cancers, but not yet for pancreatic ductal…
View details →Lisa Eidenschink Brodersen, Robert B. Gerbing, María Laura Pardo et al. · 2020 · Blood Advances
Risk stratification for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) uses molecular and cytogenetic abnormalities identified at diagnosis. Response to therapy informs risk, and morphology continues to be used more frequently than flow cytometry. Herein,…
View details →Zeynep Başağaoğlu Demirekin, Muhammed Hilmi Büyükçavuş · 2022 · BMC Medical Education
BACKGROUND: The long-term psychological effects of COVID-19 on dental students are unclear. The aim of this cross-sectional online study was to investigate the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental students. METHOD: The Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF) was sent to all dental students through Google Forms to evaluate their quality of life (QoL), and the DASS-21 scale was used to evaluate their psychosocial status due to distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The answers were analyzed both on the basis of year of education and type of education (online versus class
View details →Dafna Ben Yaakov, Yana Shadkchan, Nathaniel D. Albert et al. · 2017 · Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Objectives: Over the last 30 years, the number of invasive fungal infections among immunosuppressed patients has increased significantly, while the number of effective systemic antifungal drugs remains low. The aim of this study was to…
View details →Jing You, Shuchai Zhu, Jiancheng Li et al. · 2022 · International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics
PurposeThe standard dose (SD) of definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy (dCRT) remains 50.4 Gy in patients with esophageal cancer; a higher dose, when applied with conventional radiation therapy techniques, increases toxicities without…
View details →Woo‐Ri Shin, Hyun Tae Lee, Heejin Lim et al. · 2018 · Nature Communications
BAFF, a member of the TNF superfamily, has been recognized as a good target for autoimmune diseases. Belimumab, an anti-BAFF monoclonal antibody, was approved by the FDA for use in treating systemic lupus erythematosus. However, the molecular basis of BAFF neutralization by belimumab remains unclear. Here our crystal structure of the BAFF-belimumab Fab complex shows the precise epitope and the BAFF-neutralizing mechanism of belimumab, and demonstrates that the therapeutic activity of belimumab involves not only antagonizing the BAFF-receptor interaction, but also disrupting the formation of th
View details →Julia Katharina Schwarze, Jens Tijtgat, Gil Awada et al. · 2022 · Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer
Background Intratumoral (IT) myeloid dendritic cells (myDCs) play a pivotal role in initiating antitumor immune responses and relicensing of anti-tumor cytotoxic T lymphocytes within the tumor microenvironment. Talimogene laherparepvec…
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