Bauer

405 allografts were explanted for structural failure, actuarially 2%, 14%, 34%, and 51% at 5, 10, 15, and 20 years. Risk factors for structural failure were younger recipient age, larger body surface area, hypertension, and thoracic aorta disease; donor factors were older age and larger allograft size. Implant for infective endocarditis was not…[Read more]

0% between genotypes of Arg16Gly and Gln27Glu. In subgroup analyses, significant associations were found for Arg16Gly GG (vs AA) among studies where no methacholine bronchoconstriction was conducted (mean difference, -3.92; 95% confidence interval, -7.29 to -0.54; I

= 0%), and for Arg16Gly GG (vs GA) among studies that included patients with…[Read more]

The fluorescent properties of the QD nanofluids studied were not affected after repeated electrowetting cycles.

Quantum dot nanofluids with longer alkyl chains have the most pronounced change in contact angle and were the most stable under applied voltage. The size of the nanoparticles does not significantly impact the electrowetting behavior…[Read more]

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is currently a common procedure although it requires a long procedural time. We conducted a prospective study to determine the efficacy and safety of lidocaine injection for shortening the procedural time and relieving bowel peristalsis during ESD.

A multicenter randomized controlled study was…[Read more]