Myalgia and Hematuria in Association with Clonidine and Arginine Administration for Growth Hormone Stimulation Tests by Meghan Glibbery, Adam Fleming, Rahul Chanchlani, Olufemi Abiodun Ajani, Norma Marchetti, Alexa Marr, M. Constantine Samaan

“…Two-agent GH stimulation tests are commonly used to diagnose GHD, and these tests are generally considered safe. …”
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A Run-Time Reconfigurable Ge Field-Effect Transistor With Symmetric On-States by Andreas Fuchsberger, Lukas Wind, Daniele Nazzari, Larissa Kuhberger, Daniel Popp, Johannes Aberl, Enrique Prado Navarrete, Moritz Brehm, Lilian Vogl, Peter Schweizer, Sebastian Lellig, Xavier Maeder, Masiar Sistani, Walter M. Weber

“…Thereto, we have monolithically integrated an ultra-thin epitaxial and defect-free Ge layer on a Si on insulator platform. To evade the commonly observed process variability of Ni-germanides, Al-Si-Ge multi-heterojunction contacts have been employed, providing process stability and the required equal injection capabilities for electrons and holes. …”
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Mechanistic insights into PROS1 inhibition of bladder cancer progression and angiogenesis via the AKT/GSK3β/β-catenin pathway by Xin-peng Fan, Ji-rong Wang, Si-yu Chen, Xiao-ran Li, Jin-long Cao, Hua-bin Wang, Li-yun Ding, Tuan-jie Che, Li Yang

“…Abstract Bladder cancer (BLCA) is one of the ten most common cancers worldwide. However, the deregulation of PROS1 and its specific function in BLCA is not well understood. …”
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Aura phenomenon: a proposal for an etiology-based clinical classification by Umberto Pensato, Andrew M. Demchuk, Jens P. Dreier, Kevin C. Brennan, Simona Sacco, Michele Romoli

“…Abstract Background The term “aura” refers to a well-defined pattern of usually positive, progressive, and reversible neurological symptoms, with spreading depolarization as the underlying mechanism. While commonly associated with migraine, aura can also occur in other neurological disorders (i.e., cerebrovascular disorders). …”
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Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis Causing Back Pain and Leg Weakness: An Unusual Presentation of Hyperthyroidism by Henrik Elenius, Marie Cesa, Corina C. Nava Suarez, Abhishek Nimkar, Prasanta Basak, Nandita Sinha

“…Any cause of thyroid hormone excess can cause TPP, with Graves’ disease being the most common etiology. Acute treatment includes potassium repletion, while long-term management focuses on determining and treating the cause of thyrotoxicosis, since maintaining a euthyroid state will prevent further episodes of TPP.…”
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Experimental and Numerical Simulation Study on Shear Strength and Secondary Particle Breakage of Coarse Sand with Different Dry Densities by Rui Luo, Fangcai Zhu, Qing Liu, Shaolong Zhang, Binbin Wu, Yaxin Shang, Qi Chen

“…In order to guarantee perpendicularity of rotary cast-in-place pile in Karst areas, filling, like sand, etc., is commonly used between the inner steel casing and the outer steel sleeve; while the outer steel sleeve is pulled out or a vertical load is applied on the top of the pile, the sand will move, contact, and push against each other, which leads to recrushing; therefore, shear characteristics and secondary breakage are a meaningful problem to study with regard to the influence of different sand densities. …”
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Hybrid Carbon Fibers/Carbon Nanotubes Structures for Next Generation Polymeric Composites by M. Al-Haik, C. C. Luhrs, M. M. Reda Taha, A. K. Roy, L. Dai, J. Phillips, S. Doorn

“…Pitch-based carbon fibers are commonly used to produce polymeric carbon fiber structural composites. …”
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Crack Identification Method of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Based on Deep Learning: A Comparative Study and Shared Crack Database by Yang Ding, Shuang-Xi Zhou, Hai-Qiang Yuan, Yuan Pan, Jing-Liang Dong, Zhong-Ping Wang, Tong-Lin Yang, An-Ming She

“…As a common disease of concrete structure in engineering, cracks mainly lead to durability problems such as steel corrosion, rain erosion, and protection layer peeling, and then the building gets destroyed. …”
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rSNP_Guide-BASED EVALUATION OF SNPs IN PROMOTеRS OF THE HUMAN APC AND MLH1 GENES ASSOCIATED WITH COLON CANCER by D. A. Rasskazov, E. V. Antontseva, L. O. Bryzgalov, M. Yu. Matveeva, E. V. Kashina, P. M. Ponomarenko, G. V. Orlova, M. P. Ponomarenko, D. A. Afonnikov, T. I. Merkulova

“…Our results substantiate investigation of associations of rs75996864, rs76241113, rs78037487, rs80112297, and rs80313086 in the APC gene with colon cancer by using commonly accepted medical and genetic protocols.…”
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Acute Sickle Hepatic Crisis after Liver Transplantation in a Patient with Hb SC Disease by J. H. Gillis, S. K. Satapathy, L. Parsa, P. B. Sylvestre, N. Dbouk

“…It occurs predominantly in patients with homozygous (Hb SS) sickle cell anemia and to a lesser degree in patients with Hb SC disease, sickle cell trait, and Hb S beta thalassemia. Patients commonly present with jaundice, right upper quadrant pain, nausea, low-grade fever, tender hepatomegaly, and mild to moderate elevations in serum AST, ALT, and bilirubin. …”
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Biological Activity of Metal Complexes of Sulfamethoxazole and Its Derivatives: A Literature Review by Laith Jumaah Al-Gburi, Taghreed H. Al-Noor, Eid Ahmed Abdalrazaq

“…         Sulfamethoxazole and its derivatives are commonly utilized in the pharmaceutical and medicinal industry due to their biological and pharmaceutical activities, including anti-tubercular, anti-fungal, anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, and herbicidal activities. …”
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Multiple-Fault Detection Methodology Based on Vibration and Current Analysis Applied to Bearings in Induction Motors and Gearboxes on the Kinematic Chain by Juan Jose Saucedo-Dorantes, Miguel Delgado-Prieto, Juan Antonio Ortega-Redondo, Roque Alfredo Osornio-Rios, Rene de Jesus Romero-Troncoso

“…There are several techniques associated with the fault diagnosis in rotating machinery; however, vibration and stator currents analysis are commonly used due to their proven reliability. Indeed, vibration and current analysis provide fault condition information by means of the fault-related spectral component identification. …”
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Acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation in young patient with Bardet – Biedl syndrome by I.M. Sichkaruk, O.V. Khrystyuk, M.Ye. Romaniv, O.A. Vasylkova, O.S. Kargol, M.M. Pavelko, A.V. Yagensky

“…Acute myocardial infarction (MI) with ST segment elevation (STEMI) remains one of the most common causes of death in patients with coronary artery disease. …”
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Research progress of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing techniques for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (慢性阻塞性肺疾病中医护理技术研究进展) by WANG Shuohan (王烁涵), HAN Lingyu (韩凌宇), ZHANG Li (张丽), DONG Mei (东梅)

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and frequent disease of the respiratory system that threatens human health. …”
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Advanced Ovarian Dysgerminoma Infiltrating Both Ovaries and Uterus in a 7-Year-Old Girl by Nexhmi Hyseni, Sadik Llullaku, Hysni Jashari, Kaltrina Zahiti, Fjolla Hyseni, Fisnik Kurshumliu, Lumturije Luci, Fehim Muqolli, Antigona Hasani

“…Abdominal pain, abdominal distention, and the presence of a palpable mass are common symptoms at presentation. Depending on the FIGO stage at presentation the prognosis of dysgerminomas after surgical treatment, adjuvant chemotherapy, and radiotherapy is promising. …”
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The bacterial microbiome modulates the initiation of brain metastasis by impacting the gut-to-brain axis by Matteo Massara, Michelle Ballabio, Bastien Dolfi, Golnaz Morad, Vladimir Wischnewski, Eleni Lamprou, Joao Lourenco, Stéphanie Claudinot, Hector Gallart-Ayala, Rui Santalla Méndez, Annamaria Kauzlaric, Nadine Fournier, Ashish V. Damania, Matthew C. Wong, Julijana Ivanisevic, Nadim J. Ajami, Jennifer A. Wargo, Johanna A. Joyce

“…Summary: Brain metastases (BrMs) are the most common brain tumors in patients and are associated with poor prognosis. …”
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Duodenal Aspirates for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth: Yield, PPIs, and Outcomes after Treatment at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center by Diana L. Franco, Molly B. Disbrow, Allon Kahn, Laura M. Koepke, Lucinda A. Harris, M. Edwyn Harrison, Michael D. Crowell, Francisco C. Ramirez

“…Duodenal aspirates are not commonly collected, but they can be easily used in detection of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). …”
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Crossroad of Tradition and Innovation – The Application of Lactic Acid Fermentation to Increase the Nutritional and Health-Promoting Potential of Plant-Based Food Products – a Revi... by Anna Maria Ogrodowczyk, Natalia Drabińska

“…Lactic acid (LA) fermentation of plant-based products is a commonly used process all over the world. Recently, except for extending the shelf-life of food and improving its palatability, the popularity of fermented food increased because of their nutritional and health-promoting quality. …”
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Survey of Traveler’s Diarrhea: Epidemiology and Testing Reveal the Source by Zhenguo Gao, Muti Mahe, Shabiremu Tuohetamu, Fang Li, Jian Zhang, Yidan Xia, Xiaona Sun, Abuzhalihan Naerkezi, Ruifang Huang, Hongbin Liu, Daxin Ni, Rong Zhang

“…The results of this retrospective cohort study showed that the consumption of boiled eggs for breakfast on May 9 was a common factor (R2 = 6.67, P=0.023). Salmonella enteritidis was identified from the patients’ stool and vomit. …”
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Dissipation of Impact Stress Waves within the Artificial Blasting Damage Zone in the Surrounding Rocks of Deep Roadway by Jianguo Ning, Jun Wang, Yunliang Tan, Xinshuai Shi

“…Artificial explosions are commonly used to prevent rockburst in deep roadways. …”
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