Transient Global Amnesia with Reversible White Matter Lesions: A Variant of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome? by Tomoki Nakamizo, Ippei Tsuzuki, Takashi Koide

“…Although the initial magnetic resonance image (MRI) was almost normal, the fluid attenuation inversion recovery (FLAIR) images of the MRI on the next day revealed several small foci of high intensity areas in the fronto-parieto-occipital subcortical white matter, presumed to be vasogenic edema in PRES. …”
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Elevated Osteopontin Levels in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease by Yuan Sun, Xue Song Yin, Hong Guo, Rong Kun Han, Rui Dong He, Li Jun Chi

“…However, the function of OPN in AD and MCI progression is not well defined. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma samples were obtained from 35 AD patients, 31 MCI patients, and 20 other noninflammatory neurologic diseases (OND). …”
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Experimental Investigation of Brazilian 14-X B Hypersonic Scramjet Aerospace Vehicle by João Felipe de Araujo Martos, Israel da Silveira Rêgo, Sergio Nicholas Pachon Laiton, Bruno Coelho Lima, Felipe Jean Costa, Paulo Gilberto de Paula Toro

“…Experimental data was compared to the analytical theoretical solutions and the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, showing good qualitative agreement and in consequence demonstrating the importance of these methods in the project of the 14-X B hypersonic scramjet aerospace vehicle.…”
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Invasive Aspergillosis in a Patient with Stage III (or 3a or 3b) Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Treated with Durvalumab by Ashish Gupta, Aung Tun, Katy Ticona, Aam Baqui, Elizabeth Guevara

“…Histology of the cell block from the pleural fluid and decorticated lung tissue showed hyphae suggestive of invasive Aspergillus fumigatus. …”
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E. coli Meningitis Presenting in a Patient with Disseminated Strongyloides stercoralis by Juliana B. Gomez, Yvan Maque, Manuel A. Moquillaza, William E. Anicama

“…A week after admission he developed drowsiness, meningeal signs, abdominal distension, and constipation. A cerebrospinal fluid culture showed extended spectrum β-lactamase producing E. coli. …”
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Liquid–Solid Triboelectric Nanogenerator‐Based DNA Barcode Detection Biosensor for Species Identification by Wenlong Ma, Jiawei Li, Xiaolin Qu, Shao‘e Sun, Yanan Zhou, Yitong Liu, Peng Wang, Zhongli Sha

“…Herein, a liquid–solid triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG)‐based DNA barcode detection biosensor is proposed, which consists of water flow, fluid channel, and PDMS film attached by specifically designed capture probe. …”
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Nacre-mimetic alternating architecture of AgSnO2 contact: Highly-efficient synergistic enhancement of in-situ self-repairing erosion resistance and naturally evolving impact resis... by Changhu Xu, Kai Wen, Zhe Wang, Jun Wang, Hailin Lu, Zesen Mao, Tianci Mao, Chongqing Fan, Jun Li

“…The mechanistic link between microstructural evolution and dynamic erosion is studied through experiments combined with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations. …”
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Primary large B-cell lymphoma of the central nervous system misdiagnosed as autoimmune encephalitis: a case report by Aihui Ren, Guanwen Zeng, Riling Chen, Zhixing Cao, Wenyan Zhuo, Yubin Liang, Yubin Liang

“…Initial cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis was unremarkable, while MRI scans (both plain and contrast-enhanced) showed abnormal signals in the left brainstem, thalamus, and basal ganglia regions, with specific enhancement patterns, and arterial spin labeling (ASL) demonstrated hyperperfusion. …”
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Idiopathic Omental Infarction, Diagnosed and Managed Laparoscopically: A Case Report by Ahmed AbdulAziz, Tamer El Zalabany, Abdul Rahim Al Sayed, Ahmed Al Ansari

“…Diagnosis was carried on laparoscopically. Serosanguinous free fluid was found in all abdominal quadrants. A 6×4 cm gangrenous omental mass was noted. …”
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Heat Transfer Enhancement of Laminar Nanofluids Flow in a Circular Tube Fitted with Parabolic-Cut Twisted Tape Inserts by Sami D. Salman, Abdul Amir H. Kadhum, Mohd S. Takriff, Abu Bakar Mohamad

“…Numerical investigation has been carried out on heat transfer and friction factor characteristics of copper-water nanofluid flow in a constant heat-fluxed tube with the existence of new configuration of vortex generator using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation. Two types of swirl flow generator: Classical twisted tape (CTT) and Parabolic-cut twisted tape (PCT) with a different twist ratio (y = 2.93, 3.91 and 4.89) and different cut depth (w = 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 cm) with 2% and 4% volume concentration of CuO nanofluid were used for simulation. …”
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An extended discontinuous deformation analysis for simulation of grouting reinforcement in a water-rich fractured rock tunnel by Jingyao Gao, Siyu Peng, Guangqi Chen, Hongyun Fan

“…To validate the capabilities of the developed method, several numerical examples are conducted incorporating the Newtonian fluid and Bingham slurry. The simulation results closely align with the analytical solutions. …”
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Assessment of Oxidative Stress by the Estimation of Lipid Peroxidation Marker Malondialdehyde (MDA) in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Khadijah Mohideen, Krithika Chandrasekar, Saranya Ramsridhar, Chandini Rajkumar, Snehashish Ghosh, Safal Dhungel

“…The periodontitis group displayed significantly higher MDA levels (P<0.001) in gingival crevicular fluid, saliva, and serum samples of the studies analyzed than the healthy control. …”
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Maternal Serum Ferritin, C-Reactive Protein, and Procalcitonin Levels for Predicting Subclinical Intra-Amniotic Infection in Preterm Premature Rupture of Membrane by Balsam N. Nahedh, Mahdi M. Shalal

“…Objectives: To evaluate the use of serum ferritin, C-reactive protein, and procalcitonin as early indicators for predictions of subclinical intra-amniotic fluid infection.   Methods: A case-control study was conducted at Baghdad Teaching Hospital from January to October 2021.  …”
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Diagnostic validity of the fifth edition of the Wechsler intelligence scales for children in characteristics Neuro-psychology of students with learning disability by Marzieh Shiri Aminlou, Parviz Sharifi Avaradi, Javad Khalatbari

“…The collected data were analyzed using logistic regression analysis and SPSS software (Version 23).The study finally revealed that vocabulary and information tests (from verbal comprehension index), Block design with time point (from Visual-spatial index),arithmetic (from fluid reasoning scale), number span (direct), number span (reverse), picture span, letter-digit sequencing and letter-number sequencing (from working memory scale),and coding, cancellation (random), cancellation (structural), (from Processing speed index), had diagnostic validity.The fifth version of the Wechsler IQ Scales for children has diagnostic validity in the neuropsychological characteristics of students with learning disabilities and can distinguish students with learning disabilities from normal students.…”
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Comparison of Biomarkers in Blood and Saliva in Healthy Adults by Sarah Williamson, Cindy Munro, Rita Pickler, Mary Jo Grap, R. K. Elswick

“…While blood is generally regarded as the best body fluid for evaluation of systemic processes, substitution of saliva samples for blood would be less invasive and more convenient. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Bubble Coalescence and Break-Up in Multinozzle Jet Ejector by Dhanesh Patel, Ashvinkumar Chaudhari, Arto Laari, Matti Heiliö, Jari Hämäläinen, Kishorilal Agrawal

“…More precisely, dynamics of bubble coalescence and breakup in the multinozzle jet ejectors are studied by means of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The population balance approach is used for the gas phase such that different bubble size groups are included in CFD and the number densities of each of them are predicted in CFD simulations. …”
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Statistical Evaluation of Non-Linear Parameter Estimation Procedures for Adsorption Equilibrium Models by Guilherme Ozorio Cassol, Roger Gallon, Marcio Schwaab, Elisa Barbosa-Coutinho, João B. Severo Júnior, José Carlos Pinto

“…The results obtained indicate that the best parameter estimation procedure is the one that relies on available equilibrium concentrations in the bulk phase as a function of the fluid volume, adsorbent mass and initial concentrations in the bulk phase, without transformation of measured experimental values and model parameters. …”
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Candida tropicalis spondylitis in a non-tropical immunocompetent patient: a case report and review of the literature by Hong Yang, Xin Wang, Weijian Zhu, Bei Zhou

“…Inflammatory markers were mildly elevated. MRI fluid sequences revealed lamellar enhancement of the L4-5 vertebral bodies, narrowing of the intervertebral space, peripheral soft tissue edema, and spinal canal compression. …”
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Serous Retinal Detachment Associated with Dome-Shaped Macula and Staphyloma Edge in Myopic Patients before and after Treatment with Spironolactone by Álvaro Fernández-Vega Sanz, Carlos Mario Rangel, Eva Villota Deleu, Beatriz Fernández-Vega Sanz, Ronald Mauricio Sánchez-Ávila

“…After six months of treatment with the mineralocorticoid antagonist spironolactone, the subretinal fluid and CRT were significantly reduced; however, there was no improvement in BCVA.…”
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Renal failure due to rectal neoplastic polyp: McKittrick–Wheelock syndrome—a case report by Ivan Valentinov Dimitrov, Theophil Angelov Sedloev, Ivan Petrov Vasilev, Slavyana Slavcheva Usheva, Yavor Asenov Nikolov, Nikolay Metodiev Penkov, Plamen Ivanov Penchev, Maria-Elena Boyadzhieva, Georgi Chavdarov Jelev

“…Excessive secretion from adenomas is an unusual clinical manifestation that leads to severe electrolyte and fluid depletion, subsequently resulting in kidney injury. …”
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