Byers

Vaccination is an effective method to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. In this paper, we develop an SIVS epidemic model with degree-related transmission rates and imperfect vaccination on scale-free networks. Firstly, we derive two threshold parameters and existence conditions of multiple endemic equilibria. Secondly, not only the global…[Read more]

In multivariable regression models, GI (4th vs. 1st quartile, OR=2.11; 95% CI, 1.30-3.42) and GL (4th vs. 1st quartile, OR=1.82; 95% CI, 1.12-2.96) were observed a significant association with carotid stenosis after adjustment for major confounding factors. The association between GL and carotid stenosis became more pronounced among yo ungers (4th…[Read more]

Sodium oxybate (SMO) has been approved in Italy and Austria for the maintenance of abstinence in alcohol dependent (AD) patients. Although SMO is well tolerated in AD patients, cases of abuse and misuse have been reported outside the therapeutic setting. Here we report on a phase IIb double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial for the…[Read more]

Administration of prophylactic antibiotics during the recommended preincision time window significantly improved; the correct timing was recorded in 38.6% of preintervention cases versus 94.0% at the conclusion of rollout of the sequential interventions (

< .001). Surgical site infection rates remained stable.

Here we demonstrate…[Read more]

The effects of temperature and additions of NaCl on the stability of the dye-DNA complexes were studied. The spectral-fluorescent data were used to estimate the binding constants of the dyes with DNA and other characteristics of the dyes that are important for their use as probes. Upon flash photolysis of the dyes in complexes with DNA,…[Read more]