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Patternable particle microarray utilizing controllable particle delivery
Abstract In this study, we demonstrate an on-demand delivering and sequential arraying of single microparticles utilizing multiple pneumatic pressure-driven elastomer valves and... -
Accreditation in general practice in Denmark: study protocol for a cluster-ra...
Abstract Background Accreditation is used increasingly in health systems worldwide. However, there is a lack of evidence on the effects of accreditation, particularly in general... -
Assessment of blood levels of heavy metals including lead and manganese in he...
Abstract Background Exposure to environmental heavy metals is common among African children. Although many of these metals are known neurotoxicants, to date, monitoring of this... -
Integrative assessment of brain and bone invasion in meningioma patients
Abstract Background Various prognostic factors have been suggested in meningioma patients including WHO grading, brain invasion and bone involvement, for instance. Brain... -
A study of the different parameters in acute and chronic Budd–Chiari syndrome
Abstract Background Budd–Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening vascular disease of the liver. There are a few studies on the differences between acute... -
Variability of Uncrossmatched Blood Use by Helicopter EMS Programs in the Uni...
Study Objective: Some helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) maintain an independent supply of blood for use during transport, although practice is variable and not well... -
Assessment of global DNA methylation in the first trimester fetal tissues exp...
Abstract Aims Maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of negative health consequences for the exposed child. Epigenetic mechanisms constitute a likely... -
The impact of disease severity on paradoxical association between body mass i...
Abstract Background Association between high body mass index (BMI) and survival benefit is confounded by comorbid conditions such as nutritional status and inflammation.... -
Symptoms in Swiss adolescents in relation to exposure from fixed site transmi...
Abstract Background There is public concern regarding potential health effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) emitted by fixed site transmitters. We therefore... -
Impact of radiographer immediate reporting of chest X-rays from general pract...
Abstract Background Diagnostic capacity and suboptimal logistics are consistently identified as barriers to timely diagnosis of cancer, especially lung cancer. Immediate chest... -
A novel transcription factor specifically regulates GH11 xylanase genes in Tr...
Abstract Background The filamentous fungus Trichoderma reesei is widely utilized in industry for cellulase production, but its xylanase activity must be improved to enhance the... -
Genome-wide transcriptional adaptation to salt stress in Populus
Abstract Background Adaptation to abiotic stresses is crucial for the survival of perennial plants in a natural environment. However, very little is known about the underlying... -
High expression of Linc00959 predicts poor prognosis in breast cancer
Abstract Background Accumulating studies have focused on the oncogenic roles of the newly identified lncRNAs in human cancers. The aim of this study was to examine the... -
Plasma levels of increased miR-195-5p correlates with the sFLT-1 levels in pr...
Although the role of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFLT-1) in preeclampsia is well-established, the mechanism related to its synthesis remains poorly understood. We... -
Expression of ACE2 and a viral virulence-regulating factor CCN family member ...
Abstract It has been reported that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes not only pneumonia but also systemic inflammations including central nervous system (CNS)... -
The effects of green cardamom on blood glucose indices, lipids, inflammatory ...
Abstract Background The relationship between dietary components and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) needs to be further investigated. The potential health benefits of... -
Micronutrient-rich dietary intake is associated with a reduction in the effec...
Abstract Background Informal recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) releases particulate matter (PM) into the ambient air. Human exposure to PM has been reported to induce... -
Construction of a trifunctional cellulase and expression in Saccharomyces cer...
Abstract Background Cellulose is the most important component of lignocellulose, and its degradation requires three different types of enzymes to act synergistically. There have... -
Consensus of potential modifiable prognostic factors for persistent pain afte...
Abstract Background Identify and establish consensus regarding potential prognostic factors for the development of chronic pain after a first episode of idiopathic,... -
Using artificial intelligence to reduce diagnostic workload without compromis...
Abstract Background A substantial proportion of microbiological screening in diagnostic laboratories is due to suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs), yet approximately two...
