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Most studies measured multi-distance NIRS based cerebral tissue saturation using monitors that are referred to as cerebral oximeters. Thirty-nine studies were published since 2010; eight studies were published before this. Fifteen studies reviewed the neurodevelopmental outcome in relation to NIRS findings. No randomized study was identified.…[Read more]

Two of these genes, SCN10A and KIR2DL4, are of interest because variants in these genes also showed association with AMD in case-control cohorts, albeit not at the level of genome-wide significance. Our study presents the first large-scale, exome-wide analysis of rare variants in AMD. Further independent replications and molecular investigation of…[Read more]

By utilizing the crossover region, superior temperature-stable energy storage capacity (without a drop from 20 to 130 °C) guarantees the practical use. Meanwhile, this strategy favors large electrostrictive strain (0.146%) with ultralow hysteresis in 0.96BT-0.04KN at 80 kV/cm, which is suitable for electrostrictive actuators. It is expected that…[Read more]

Background Postoperative infection is one of the most prevalent complications following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). As such procedures become more prevalent, it is imperative that we develop new prophylactic methods to prevent the need for revision procedures. In recent years, surgeons have opted to use antibiotic-loaded bone cement (ALBC)…[Read more]

Excepting for the increased eosinophils in a subset of the subjects, all had a normal appearance of the colonic mucosa. CONCLUSION Colonic mucosa of children and adolescents with LD has a normal histological appearance in majority of the patients. However, 35 % of the patients could demonstrate elevated eosinophils. In primary LD without any…[Read more]

As the first quantification of the evolutionary tempo and mode of seed component mass, our study allows a detailed interpretation of evolutionary pathways underlying seed storage behaviours and advances the understanding of the evolution of desiccation sensitivity in seeds.Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease which is…[Read more]

tb infection, also regulated IFN-γR expression. Thus, modulations in IFN-γR levels by utilizing host machinery may be a key immune suppressive strategy adopted by the TB pathogen to ensure its persistence and thwart host defense.BACKGROUND Salt intake in China is over twice the maximum recommendation of the World Health Organization. Unlike most d…[Read more]