Clarithromycin-Associated Acute Liver Failure Leading to Fatal, Massive Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage from Profound Coagulopathy: Case Report and Systematic Literature Review by Ahmed I. Edhi, Seifeldin Hakim, Christienne Shams, Damanpreet Bedi, Mitual Amin, Mitchell S. Cappell

“…A 60-year-old nonalcoholic man, with normal baseline liver function tests, was admitted with diffuse abdominal pain and AST = 499 U/L and ALT = 539 U/L, six days after completing a 7-day course of clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily for suspected upper respiratory infection. …”
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The concept of bio-economic mulching in droughty tropical agroecosystems and its trans-season effects on soil hydro-thermal regime and okra performance by Benedict Odinaka Okorie, Justina O. Obi, Geraldine U. Chioke, Sunday E. Obalum, Chinaza J. Onah, Adaobi L. Nnadi, Charles A. Igwe, Martin E. Obi

“…Soil thermal conductivity (0.78to 4.88 W m–1 K–1), thermal diffusivity (3.95 × 10–7 to 35.97 × 10–7 m2 s–1), and heat flux (15.00 to 85.56 W m–2) generally decreased as q increased with BEM application rate particularly during the PRS; the reverse prevailed for volumetric heat capacity (1.33 × 106 to 2.25 × 106 J m–3 K–1). …”
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Comparative thoracic radiography in healthy and tuberculosis-positive sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) by Kirsty Officer, Kirsty Officer, Natalie Webster, Alana J. Rosenblatt, Phorn Sorphea, Kris Warren, Kris Warren, Bethany Jackson, Bethany Jackson

“…Very few studies were identified as definitively normal, however definitively abnormal studies were significantly associated with TB cases. Diffuse bronchial and/or bronchointerstitital lung patterns were commonly reported, with a high proportion needing correlation with age and/or clinical signs to further interpret. …”
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Hydrothermal synthesis of a nickel-oxide-infused orange peel nanobiocomposite for enhanced heavy metal removal from mining wastewater by Jacques Romain Njimou, Velma Fai, Mary Tamwa Sieugaing, Djimongbaye Nguenamadje, John Godwin, Oben Bessem Genola, Guy Bertrand Noumi, Bankim Chandra Tripathy

“…The adsorption mechanism involves a two-step process where positively charged Cd2⁺ and Pb2⁺ ions diffuse toward the negatively charged surface of the Alg-OP-Ni nanobiocomposite and subsequently fix through interactions with surface oxygen atoms. …”
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Effects of clear aligners treatment in growing patients: a systematic review by Vincenzo D’Antò, Vittoria De Simone, Silvia Caruso, Paolo Bucci, Rosa Valletta, Roberto Rongo, Rosaria Bucci

“…IntroductionIn recent years, the use of Clear aligners (CA) has been diffused among children and adolescents. This systematic review aimed to summarize the literature regarding the effects of CA therapy in growing patients, including dentoalveolar and skeletal effects, periodontal changes, and quality of life measurements.MethodsAn electronic search on four databases was performed until September 2023, and studies including patients <18 years, treated with CA were selected. …”
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Relationship Between Myocardial Strain and Extracellular Volume: Exploratory Study in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis Undergoing Photon-Counting Detector CT by Costanza Lisi, Victor Mergen, Lukas J. Moser, Konstantin Klambauer, Jonathan Michel, Albert M. Kasel, Hatem Alkadhi, Matthias Eberhard

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Diffuse myocardial fibrosis and altered deformation are relevant prognostic factors in aortic stenosis (AS) patients. …”
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Impact of geochemical reactivity on desulphation requirements in a sandstone reservoir containing carbonate and sulphate minerals by Ali M. Al-Behadili, Eric J. Mackay

“…In this work, the injected water does not contain CO2, but CO2 is present in the oil phase, and may partition from there, or diffuse from the formation water. Also presented is the relationship between brine composition and scale precipitation and management in the production wells. …”
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Differential controls on CO2 and CH4 emissions from the free-flowing Neretva River, Bosnia and Herzegovina by Martin Dalvai Ragnoli, Thea Schwingshackl, Serafine Kattus, Julius Lissy, Elisabeth Weninger, Gabriel Singer

“… Streams and rivers emit methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), two greenhouse gasses contributing to global warming. Estimates for diffusive gas emissions can be obtained by multiplying the concentration gradient between water and atmosphere with the gas transfer velocity. …”
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Biopsy location and tumor-associated macrophages in predicting malignant glioma recurrence using an in-silico model by Pejman Shojaee, Edwin Weinholtz, Nadine S. Schaadt, Friedrich Feuerhake, Haralampos Hatzikirou

“…Abstract Predicting the biological behavior and time to recurrence (TTR) of high-grade diffuse gliomas (HGG) after maximum safe neurosurgical resection and combined radiation and chemotherapy plays a pivotal role in planning clinical follow-up, selecting potentially necessary second-line treatment and improving the quality of life for patients diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. …”
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Features and predictive value of 6-min walk test outcomes in interstitial lung disease: an observation study using wearable monitors by Jiaying Li, Xiaobing Wu, Xiaoyan Li, Miaozhen Deng, Xinyin Liang, Huiqun Wei

“…SpO2 at 3 min had the strongest correlation to patients’ diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (r=0.41, p&lt;0.01). …”
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Increased serum ferritin is associated with severity of orbital disease in COVID-19–associated rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis: A quantitative analysis by Shashi Tanwar, Nibha Mishra, Prachi Sharma, Apjit Kaur

“…Stage 3 was further divided into four substages: 3a: nasolacrimal duct, medial orbit, vision unaffected (n = 4); 3b: diffuse orbital involvement (>1 quadrant or >2 structures), vision unaffected (n = 15); 3c: central retinal artery occlusion or ophthalmic artery occlusion, superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis, involvement of superior orbital fissure, inferior orbital fissure, orbital apex, diminution or loss of vision (n = 13); 3d: bilateral orbital involvement (n = 5). …”
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Acoustic visualization of scleral outflow after surgical scleral resection by A.Yu. Kazantzeva, E.A. Korchuganova

“…</p> <p> <b>Results</b>: 4 weeks after SSR, a diffuse, somewhat loose FB was observed in all patients. …”
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Spectroscopic analysis (UV-VIS-NIR) for predictive modeling of macro and micronutrients in grapevine leaves by J.I. Manzano, M. Rodríguez-Febereiro, M. Fandiño, M. Vilanova, J.J. Cancela

“…Hence, there is a considerable demand for a swift technique to analyze vine organs. Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy coupled with chemometric methods emerges as a potent, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly analytical technique for determining nutrient concentrations in plants. …”
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Application of additive manufacturing for the adaptive design of ultrasound phantoms by Lukas Zalka, Lukas Zalka, Johannes Köhrer, Johannes Köhrer, Chatsuda Songsaeng, Chatsuda Songsaeng, Peter Homolka, Christian Kollmann, Johann Hummel, Johann Hummel, Michael Figl, Michael Figl

“…To adapt the speed of sound glycerol was added to the mixtures. As glycerol diffuses out of the phantom material, polluting the surrounding water, we designed a watertight sample holder. …”
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Ocular and Mucocutaneous Sequelae among Survivors of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Togo by Bayaki Saka, Abla Séfako Akakpo, Julienne Noude Teclessou, Garba Mahamadou, Abas Mouhari-Toure, Kossi Dzidzinyo, Adam Nouhou Diori, Nidain Maneh, Sabin Prince-Agbodjan, Koussake Kombaté, Komi Balo, Kissem Tchangai-Walla, Palokinam Pitché

“…Concerning mucocutaneous sequelae, the main lesions were diffuse dyschromic macules (38.0% of patients) and ocular sequelae were dominated by decreased visual acuity (14.1% of patients). …”
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Quantitative N-glycoproteomic analysis reveals glycosylation signatures of plasma immunoglobulin G in systemic sclerosis by Lu Cheng, Lu Cheng, Yanhong Li, Yu Zhou, Yingying Ling, Tong Wu, Zongan Liang, Yinlan Wu, Chunyu Tan, Yi Liu, Yong Zhang

“…These changes in the levels of intact N-glycopeptides are associated with various aspects of SSc, including diffuse SSc (dSSc), interstitial lung disease (ILD), disease progression, cardiovascular involvement and C-reactive protein in the peripheral blood. …”
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Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in the general population in Wuzhou, China: a cross-sectional study by Liumei Yan, Qiliang He, Xinyun Peng, Sen Lin, Meigu Sha, Shujian Zhao, Dewang Huang, Jiemei Ye

“…The 293 individuals who underwent gastroscopy from 14C-UBT Cohort were found to be at an increased risk of a positive breath test if they exhibited duodenal bulb inflammation, diffuse redness, or mucosal edema during the gastroscopy visit. …”
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Evaluation of Inflammatory Cytokine Secretion by Human Alveolar Macrophages by J. E. Losa García, F. M. Rodríguez, M. R. Martín de Cabo, M. J. García Salgado, J. P. Losada, L. G. Villarón, A. J. López, J. L. P. Arellano

“…Human AMs were collected by bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) from four healthy controls and 13 patients with diffuse interstitial lung disease (five cases of sarcoidosis, three of hypersensitivity pneumonitis and five of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). …”
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Kristaluria disertai Azotemia dan Uremia pada Kucing by Hary Purnamaningsih, Soedarmanto indarjulianto, Maria Yunitasari, Maulidina Ahmadi, Luh Putu Nadya Santika, Sitarina Widyarini, Sugiyono sugiyono

“…Hasil pemeriksaan histopatologis menunjukkan adanya perubahan/gangguan pada vesika urinaria berupa nekrosis sebagian epithel mukosa, hemoragi subepithelial, oedema submukosa, infiltasi netrofil dan limfosit di tunika mukosa sampai tunika muskularis secara diffuse Pada ginjal terlihat vakuola berbatas jelas di sitoplasama epithel tubuli derajat berat, masa homogen eosinofilik dalam jumlah sedang di lumen tubuli. …”
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Long-term observation of the in vivo safety of a new design of phakic refractive lens by Yinjie Jiang, Xun Chen, Mingrui Cheng, I-Chun Lin, Boliang Li, Xinjie Zhu, Guanghan Xu, Huamao Miao, Xiaoying Wang, Xingtao Zhou

“…The PC-PRL group developed anterior subcapsular cataracts at 3 months postoperatively and diffuse and dense opacification of the cortex at 1 year. …”
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