Epidemiological evidence for a hereditary contribution to myasthenia gravis: a retrospective cohort study of patients from North America by Joel Oger, Joshua D Green, Bryan J Traynor, Richard J Barohn, Michael Benatar, Emanuela Bartoccion, Derrick Blackmore, Vinay Chaudhry, Manisha Chopra, Andrea Corse, Mazen M Dimachkie, Amelia Evoli, Julaine Florence, Miriam Freimer, James F Howard, Theresa Jiwa, Henry J Kaminski, John T Kissel, Wilma J Koopman, Bernadette Lipscomb, Michelanglo Maestri, Mariapaola Marino, Janice M Massey, April McVey, Michelle M Mezei, Srikanth Muppidi, Michael W Nicolle, Robert M Pascuzzi, Mamatha Pasnoor, Alan Pestronk, Carlo Provenzano, Roberta Ricciardi, David P Richman, Julie Rowin, Donald B Sanders, Zaeem Siddiqi, Aimee Soloway, Gil I Wolfe, Charlie Wulf, Daniel B Drachman

“…Objectives To approximate the rate of familial myasthenia gravis and the coexistence of other autoimmune disorders in the patients and their families.Design Retrospective cohort study.Setting Clinics across North America.Participants The study included 1032 patients diagnosed with acetylcholine receptor antibody (AChR)-positive myasthenia gravis.Methods Phenotype information of 1032 patients diagnosed with AChR-positive myasthenia gravis was obtained from clinics at 14 centres across North America between January 2010 and January 2011. …”
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P(AN-co-MMA) nanofiber membrane decorated with greenly synthesized nanoparticles for heavy metal removal: a competitive study by Abeer Syed, Enshirah Da’na, Amel Taha, Mohamed R El-Aassar, Adnan M Aldughaish

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Mesoscale and Local Scale Evaluations of Quantitative Precipitation Estimates by Weather Radar Products during a Heavy Rainfall Event by Basile Pauthier, Benjamin Bois, Thierry Castel, D. Thévenin, Carmela Chateau Smith, Yves Richard

“…A 24-hour heavy rainfall event occurred in northeastern France from November 3 to 4, 2014. …”
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Assessment of Water Quality and Heavy Metal Contamination in River Water and Fish Species from the Bangshi River, Tangail, Bangladesh by Mausumi Rehnuma, Jannatul Firdous Jui, Jannatul Hasna, Umme Habiba, Anamul Haque

Subjects: “…water pollution; heavy metals; water quality; bioaccumulation.…”
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Spatiotemporal Distribution Characteristics of Mesoscale Convective Systems Producing Short-Duration Heavy Rainfall over the Tianshan Mountain Area by Jiangang Li, Lianmei Yang, Wen Liu, Cailian Jiang

“…Most mesoscale systems in the area were dominated by meso-β convective systems (MβCSs), which was in line with the annual heavy precipitation frequency. In meso-α convective systems (MαCSs), persistent elongated convective systems (PECSs) occurred more commonly than mesoscale convective complexes (MCCs). …”
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The Concentration of Micronutrients and Heavy Metals in Maternal Serum, Placenta, and Cord Blood: A Cross-Sectional Study in Preterm Birth by Rima Irwinda, Noroyono Wibowo, Atikah Sayogo Putri

“…The suboptimal concentration of certain micronutrients and heavy metals is hypothesized to play a role in the mechanism of preterm birth. …”
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Enseñanza contextualizada para miembros de la subcultura del heavy metal a través de técnicas teatrales by Amalia Ortiz de Zárate, María Nicol Guarda

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STRENGTH ANALYSIS OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND THE CAGE OF CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FOR A HEAVY⁃DUTY VEHICLE by SONG YouShuo, MIAO JiaJun, LU Xi

“…The force and torque transmitted by the ball cage constant velocity universal joint transmission assembly of heavy⁃duty vehicles are greater than that of ordinary vehicles,and the working conditions have higher requirements.Under the impact load,static strength failure or fatigue failure of the intermediate shaft may occur,as well as the cage damage under the bigger interaxial angles.Therefore,it is very important to study the strength of the intermediate shaft and the cage in the ultimate working condition.In this study,the ball cage constant velocity universal joint transmission assembly for a heavy⁃duty vehicle was taken as the object.Firstly,the force analysis and the finite element simulation were carried out on the intermediate shaft and the results were compared to verify the model accuracy.Secondly,the stress distribution and variation law of the cage were obtained through simulation analysis under the different interaxial angles.Finally,the torsional static strength test and the cage hardness test were carried out.The results show that the intermediate shaft and the cage meet the requirements under normal working conditions,but the cage may be broken under extreme working conditions.This research can provide reference for the design and manufacture of ball cage constant velocity universal joint transmission assembly of heavy⁃duty vehicles.…”
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Effect of Temperature on Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan Composite Using the <i>In-Situ</i> Method as a Heavy Metal Adsorbent by Novesar Jamarun, Tri Yupi Amirullah, Syukri Syukri, Arika Prasejati, Wulandari Wulandari, Sintia Caniago, Nabiila Ayyu Tricahyani

“…Removing hazardous non-organic waste containing heavy metals like copper and lead is crucial for environmental protection. …”
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Heavy metals accumulation in lichens Parmeliaceae and mahogany bark as an indicator of air and pollution levels in several locations in Bandung City by Putri Nurul Fitriyyah, Taufikurahman

“…Objective: This study aims to determine the concentration of heavy metals accumulated in lichens and tree bark across various locations in Bandung City, analyze the impact of heavy metal accumulation on lichen diversity, and assess the lichen cover area on tree bark. …”
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Physicochemical Qualities and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Drinking Water From Selected Areas of the Gofa Zone, Ethiopia by Atose Duka Dube, Camerun Kastro Kanido

“…Additionally, the values of the heavy metal pollution index (MPI) and heavy metal evaluation index (HEI) indicate that the Sawla Kusti spring water (SSW5), Geze Gofa Mhirzho Wola spring water (GGSW7), and Geze Gofa Bulki Guya well water (BGWW8) sources are considered highly polluted and not recommended for drinking purposes.…”
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Investigation of early magnetic field and angular momentum in ultrarelativistic heavy-ion collisions via D*+ spin alignment with ALICE by Sharma Himanshu

“…Heavy quarks, i.e. charm and beauty, are produced at the initial stages of heavy-ion collisions, on a time scale shorter than the medium formation time, and are sensitive to the initial angular momentum of the system and the magnetic field produced perpendicular to the reaction plane (defined by the impact parameter direction and beam direction) in non-central heavy-ion collisions. …”
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Elucidating genetic intersections: Co-differentially expressed genes in myasthenia gravis and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies and their role in comorbid pathogenesis by Wenqu Yang, Feng Liang

Subjects: “…Myasthenia gravis…”
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Enhanced MICP for Soil Improvement and Heavy Metal Remediation: Insights from Landfill Leachate-Derived Ureolytic Bacterial Consortium by Armstrong Ighodalo Omoregie, Fock-Kui Kan, Hazlami Fikri Basri, Muhammad Oliver Ensor Silini, Adharsh Rajasekar

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Comparative Study of Heavy Metal Concentration in Eggs Originating from Industrial Poultry Farms and Free-Range Hens in Kosovo by H. Aliu, S. Dizman, A. Sinani, G. Hodolli

“…The aim of the present study was to determine the most significant heavy metal concentration in hen eggs, in particular to compare the heavy metal concentration in eggs originating from industrial poultry farms versus free-range hens. …”
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Spatiotemporal discrepancies and risk assessment of toxic heavy metals in surface water of Shitalakhya River around Narayanganj port in Bangladesh by Shahrina Sultana, Md. Sirajul Islam, Md. Humayun Kabir, Rima Sarker, Tanmoy Roy Tusher, Mir Md. Mozammal Hoque, Nowara Tamanna Meghla

“…The urban rivers of developing countries like Bangladesh have been severely affected by toxic heavy metal pollution, posing serious ecological and human health risks. …”
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Quantitative Analysis of Heavy Metals and Organic Compounds in Soil from Deir Kanoun Ras El Ain Dump, Lebanon by Jamilah Borjac, Manal El Joumaa, Lobna Youssef, Rawan Kawach, Diane A. Blake

“…Recently, there has been a worldwide concern regarding soil contamination by heavy metals and organic compounds, especially in the developing countries including Lebanon that has suffered from solid waste mismanagement for decades. …”
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Distal muscle weakness as the main onset symptom in thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis: a case report and literature review by Xuan Wu, Xiao-tian Xu, Lin Zhou, Kai Qiao, Chong-bo Zhao, Su-shan Luo

Subjects: “…myasthenia gravis…”
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Heavy metal content (Cd and Cu) in the flesh and gills of ponyfish (Leiognathus Equulus) in Cilincing coastal waters, Jakarta bay by Tinur Awwali Aliza, Sulistiono, Hariyadi Sigid, Riani Etty, Sinaga Jessica

“…This study aims to analyze the heavy metal content in the flesh and gills of ponyfish exposed to heavy metals caught in Cilincing coastal waters, Jakarta Bay. …”
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Marine sponge symbiotic bacterial bioremediation against heavy metal pollutants in tiger prawns; Penaeus monodon culture medium by I. Marzuki, I. Pratama, R. Asaf, A. Athirah, K. Nisaa, N. Nurbaya, M. Muslimin, N. Nurhidayah, S. Suwardi, A. Sahrijanna, K. Kamaruddin

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