The Role of the Endothelin System in the Vascular Dysregulation Involved in Retinitis Pigmentosa by Francesco Saverio Sorrentino, Claudio Bonifazzi, Paolo Perri

“…Retinitis pigmentosa is a clinical and genetic group of inherited retinal disorders characterized by alterations of photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium leading to a progressive concentric visual field restriction, which may bring about severe central vision impairment. …”
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A Case Report of Spindle Cell (Sarcomatoid) Carcinoma of the Larynx by Harry Boamah, Billy Ballard

“…We present a case of spindle cell carcinoma in a 67-year-old Caucasian male who presented with progressive hoarseness of his voice, dysphagia, odynophagia and a 20-pound weight loss. …”
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The 1993 Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Strategic Plan: Excellence in Achievement by Richard Fedorak, Philip Sherman

“…This strategic plan served the organization well over the past decade and has provided the cornerstone upon which the CAG advanced many progressive initiatives.…”
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Epidemiological methods in transition: Minimizing biases in classical and digital approaches. by Sara Mesquita, Lília Perfeito, Daniela Paolotti, Joana Gonçalves-Sá

“…We argue that Epidemiology's progressive use of data generated outside of clinical and public health systems creates several technical challenges, particularly in carrying specific biases that are almost impossible to correct for a priori. …”
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Une analyse des métadonnées de la revue française Rééducation orthophonique (1997-2018) by Frédérique Brin-Henry, Amandine Flatet

“…We also compare our case with the British journal International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. Results show a progressive widening of the topics towards communication and ageing, linked to the evolution of scientific knowledge, even though they still mostly address the issues of oral language and children. …”
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Esophageal Involvement in Wegener’s Granulomatosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Glen A Fallows, Sean F Hamilton, Douglas S Taylor, S Bharati Reddy

“…Wegener’s granulomatosis is characterized by a granulomatous arteritis involving the upper and lower respiratory tracts, progressive glomerulonephritis and systemic symptoms attributable to small vessel vasculitis. …”
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Stability of the RC Column under Horizontal Impacts by A. V. Alekseytsev

“…Results of researches can be used for an estimation of resistance to the progressive collapse of reinforced concrete structures at their variants design and optimization.…”
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis with Myocarditis and Ventricular Tachycardia by Ramy Magdy Hanna, Eduardo Lopez, James Wilson

“…Within the kidney, GPA is known to cause rapidly progressive pauci-immune crescentic glomerulonephritis. …”
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Urban greeen areas in the reduction of cooling loads. Simulations in the Mediterranean climate by Carola Clemente, Massimo Palme, Anna Mangiatordi, Daniele La Rosa, Riccardo Privitera

“…The urbanization and the progressive reduction of green areas and permeable surfaces in urban settlements are amplifying some phenomena such as the increase of frequency and intensity of heatwaves and the annual average temperature, causing the growth of building energy demand. …”
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Epi-Off versus Epi-On Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Keratoconus Patients: A Comparative Study through 2-Year Follow-Up by F. Cifariello, M. Minicucci, F. Di Renzo, D. Di Taranto, G. Coclite, S. Zaccaria, S. De Turris, C. Costagliola

“…To evaluate two different techniques of cross-linking: standard epithelium-off (CXL epi-off) versus transepithelial (CXL epi-on) cross-linking in patient with progressive keratoconus. Methods. Forty eyes from 32 patients with progressive keratoconus were prospectively enrolled from June 2014 to June 2015 in this nonblinded, randomized comparative study. …”
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Comparative Results of “Epi-Off” Conventional versus “Epi-Off” Accelerated Cross-Linking Procedure at 5-year Follow-Up by Cristina Ariadna Nicula, Dorin Nicula, Anca Maria Rednik, Adriana Elena Bulboacă

“…The aim of our study was to compare the long-term efficacy and safety of “epi-off” conventional and “epi-off” accelerated corneal cross-linking (CXL) in patients with progressive keratoconus. Methods. “Epithelial-off” (“Epi-off”) CXL using the conventional technique (3 mW/cm2, 30 minutes) was performed in 93 eyes of 93 patients (S-CXL group) and “epi-off” accelerated method (9 mW/cm2, 10 minutes) in 76 eyes of 76 patients with progressive KCN (A-CXL group). …”
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Choriocarcinoma Syndrome as an Initial Presentation of Testicular Cancer by Carlos Eduardo Salazar-Mejía, María Elena García-Gutiérrez, María Inés Contreras-Salcido, Carlos Javier Rodríguez-Álvarez, Blanca Otilia Wimer-Castillo, Jackeline Grace Lara-Campos, Edio Llerena-Hernández, José Luis González-Vela, David Hernández-Barajas

“…It is characterized by the abrupt establishment of rapidly progressive and hemorrhagic tumors associated with very high levels of the beta fraction of human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) and with a very poor prognosis, particularly in patients with β-hCG values above 50,000 IU/L. …”
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Platelet-derived HMGB1 induces NETosis, exacerbating brain damage in the photothrombotic stroke model by Sang-A. Oh, Song-I. Seol, Dashdulam Davaanyam, Seung-Woo Kim, Ja-Kyeong Lee

“…Concomitant with this, peripheral neutrophils isolated following PTS exhibited progressive NETosis, particularly intravascular NETosis. …”
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Early Mobilization in Post-Orthopedic Surgery Patients: A Scoping Review by Rhamelani P, Mahdhiya NZ, Yoviana I, Jessica J, Komariah M

“…Early mobilization that can be carried out effectively includes movement, Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), weight bearing, positioning, and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES). …”
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Bell’s palsy misdiagnosis: characteristics of occult tumors causing facial paralysis by Eun-Jae Chung, Damir Matic, Kevin Fung, S. Danielle MacNeil, Anthony C. Nichols, Ruba Kiwan, KengYeow Tay, John Yoo

“…Conclusion Occult facial nerve neoplasm should be suspected in patients with progressive and irreversible facial paralysis but the diagnosis may only become evident with follow-up imaging. …”
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Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: Case Report by Ayla Aktulay, Saliha Sağnıç, Özlem Moraloğlu Tekin, Yaprak Engin Üstün, Elif Gül Yapar Eyi, Leyla Mollamahmutoğlu

“… Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), characterized by multiple congenital joint contractures due to decreased fetal movements, is a non-progressive rare syndrome. Prevalence is determined to be 1 in 3000 deliveries. …”
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Analysis of Strengthening Mechanism of the Steep Slope Embankment through Centrifugal Model Test by Jie Liu, Bin Wang, Yunlong Sun, Bin Wang

“…By contrast, the reinforced embankments exhibited a local deformation on the slope surface and a continuous progressive deformation on the slope due to the failure of geogrid-soil interface. …”
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Rockburst Inducement Mechanism and Its Prediction Based on Microseismic Monitoring by Yongsong Li, Chao Zhou

“…In recent years, the microseismic monitoring technology, which can dynamically monitor the whole process of progressive failure of rock mass in real time, has been widely used in rockburst monitoring and early warning of underground engineering. …”
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Mechanisms of Neuroprotection by Protein Disulphide Isomerase in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis by Adam K. Walker, Julie D. Atkin

“…Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease characterised by the progressive loss of motor neurons, leading to paralysis and death within several years of onset. …”
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Sarcoidosis with Major Airway, Vascular and Nerve Compromise by Hiroshi Sekiguchi, Jun Suzuki, James P Utz

“…The present report describes a 60-year-old Caucasian woman who presented with progressive dyspnea, cough and wheeze. A computed tomography scan of the chest showed innumerable bilateral inflammatory pulmonary nodules with bronchovascular distribution and a mediastinal and hilar infiltrative process with calcified lymphadenopathy leading to narrowing of lobar bronchi and pulmonary arteries. …”
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