Didriksen

BACKGROUND The importance of airway mechanics has been increasingly recognized in pediatric asthma. However, no studies have examined responses of airway mechanics to air pollution exposure in asthmatic children. METHODS In this panel study involving indoor air filtration manipulation that created a large gradient of personal exposure to PM2.5,…[Read more]

Analysis of these genome-wide DNA methylation profiles suggests that epigenetic changes can influence the expression of proximal genes, regardless of nucleotide sequence variation, and that SPM is mediated through gibberellin-mediated hormone signaling pathways. These results provide insights into how epialleles contribute to phenotypic variation…[Read more]

Purpose To report a modified surgical technique for chandelier endoillumination-assisted scleral buckling using an endolaser. Methods A three patient case reports for demonstration of surgical technique. Results All patients underwent successful primary retinal detachment repair without any intraoperative or post-operative complications.…[Read more]

nt administration. • DWI allows a precise localization of both biopsy needle device and site marker.Stroke has become the main cause of mortality and morbidity in patients treated with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs). The hemodynamics of the left ventricle are altered by the implantation of an LVAD, with the increase of thrombogenic flow p…[Read more]

Plastic, as a “flagship species”, represents how deeply humans impact the environment. Although scarce, the presence of plastic and other anthropogenic materials in rocks has already been reported in the literature, however, so far, not in the Southern Hemisphere. Thus, the objective of the present study was to report and describe samples of…[Read more]

Significant findings from the peer support groups included an increase in social support overall (p = .027), driven by improvements in guidance, reliable alliance, and reassurance of worth; and an improvement in perceived stress (p = .047). Significant findings from the door-to-door outreach campaign included increases in neighborhood social…[Read more]

Minimally invasive surgery for large thymic malignant tumors remains challenging. Here, we demonstrate dual-scopic robotic thymectomy for a challenging malignant thymic tumor. An asymptomatic 70-year-old woman clinically diagnosed with a large thymic malignant tumor invading the left phrenic nerve and pericardium underwent surgery. After…[Read more]

Fragrances are the most common cause of cosmetic contact allergy. Up-to-date information on contact allergy frequencies and relevance aids primary and secondary preventive measures.

To determine the prevalence, associated factors, and concomitant reactions in fragrance allergy among Thais.

This retrospective study collected data…[Read more]

CCS values were then computed and compared to the experimental data. This approach allowed one to rationalize the experimental trends, providing an accurate description of the key properties of the various steroids considered.Organic redox compounds have shown promising potential as electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Polymerization is…[Read more]

5 vs. 0.7 kg/y, P < .0001). Patients with DMD had a transient loss of ALM around age 12 y, an increase at age 14 y, then a further decline at age 16 y, remaining low thereafter.

Males with DMD have progressive decline in lean mass with age and worsening functional mobility. DXA measurement of ALM may be useful for monitoring lean mass…[Read more]

A comprehensive evaluation system and model of Coastal Wetland Ecological Vulnerability (CWEV) was constructed and applied to reveal spatial heterogeneity of the ecological vulnerability of the Yellow River Delta Wetland (YRDW). The results showed that the score of the ecological vulnerability (EVS) of the YRDW was 0.49, which was generally at a…[Read more]

The encapsulation methodology is generalized to other active ingredients, oil phases, nanodroplet sizes, and chemically crosslinked inner hydrogel cores. Overall, the capsule systems provide promising platforms for various functional nanoemulsion formulations.To improve the prognosis of glioblastoma, innovative radiotherapy regimens are required…[Read more]