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ups 2 and 3 (p=0.888). The mean foreign body reaction score was 0, 2.5, and 2.44 in groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively. No difference was present between groups 2 and 3 (p=0.743). Conclusion Primary nerve repair using the cyanoacrylate adhesive may provide similar electrophysiological and histopathological results as compared to the conventional…[Read more]

8 days (VAC). All grade surgery-related complications were seen in 74% patients (CONV) vs. 74% patients (VAC); grade 3 complications in 3 patients (CONV) vs. 6 patients (VAC). Prolonged hospital stay occurred in 32% patients (CONV) vs. 48% patients (VAC); median hospital stay was 11.5 days. Reintervention due to complications occurred in 45%…[Read more]

802, 0.898, and 0.942, respectively). Furthermore, we also found eight metabolites that showed good predictive ability for BC, RCC and control discrimination. This study indicated that plasma metabolomics and lipidomics may be effective for BC, RCC and control discrimination, and combined plasma metabolomics and lipidomics showed better predictive…[Read more]

es with ≥ 3 gonotrophic cycles were recorded every month amounting to 97.1% in October and 100.0% in December. Reductions in monthly EIRs ranged from 77.76 to 100.00% indoors and 84.95% to 100.00% outdoors. The number of sporozoite infected females from traps was reduced by 97.83% at treated villages compared to controls. CONCLUSIONS Att…[Read more]

BACKGROUND This study reports for the first time the physical, chemical and sensory characterization of a traditional fish sauce from Italy, called “Colatura di Alici”, considered as the direct descendant of the ancient roman sauce “Garum”. RESULTS Among the volatile compounds, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, sulphuric compounds and pyrazines were…[Read more]

5%). Higher sputum VDBP levels in stage I and stage II COPD were observed only in carriers with GC1S/1S genotype when compared with non-smokers (p = 0.034 and p = 0.002, respectively). Genotype multivariate regression analysis indicated that the baseline sputum VDBP and FEV1/FVC ratio at baseline independently predicted FEV1% at follow-up.…[Read more]

Various data on the structural and thermodynamic characteristics of polynuclear metal clusters containing atoms of aluminum and various d-elements with the general formula AlnMm where (n + m) is 4, 5, or 6, and which can be precursors for the formation of nanoparticles of elemental metals or intermetallic compounds, have been systematized and…[Read more]

OBJECTIVE To compare the growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes at 12 to 18 months of corrected age in preterm infants (gestation less then 35 wks) born appropriate for gestation (AGA) with those born small for gestation (SGA). METHODOLOGY This cross sectional, study assessed the growth outcomes in terms of underweight, stunting, microcephaly,…[Read more]