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Parametric dataset-based formulation of rated torque of a brushless DC motor for electric vehicle
This study aims to determine the mechanical response of a brushless DC motor (BLDC) used in two-wheeled electric vehicles by analyzing torque values through finite element analysis. The motor features a three-...
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Open AccessChimeric antigen receptor-engineered natural killer cells for cancer immunotherapy
Natural killer (NK) cells are a critical component of the innate immune system. Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) re-direct NK cells toward tumor cells carrying corresponding antigens, creating major opportuni...
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Open AccessComprehensive population-wide analysis of Lynch syndrome in Iceland reveals founder mutations in MSH6 and PMS2
Lynch syndrome, caused by germline mutations in the mismatch repair genes, is associated with increased cancer risk. Here using a large whole-genome sequencing data bank, cancer registry and colorectal tumour ...
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Open AccessThe relation between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and coronary chronic total occlusions
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a marker of systemic inflammation that correlates with cardiac events. This study assessed the association between NLR and the presence of chronic coronary total occlusi...
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Successful Treatment of Suicide Attempt by Megadose of Propafenone and Captopril
Intoxication caused by propafenone is very rare, and there is no case reported before propafenone and captopril intoxication together. There are few case reports in the literature about intoxication with more ...
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The spectrum of renal abnormalities in patients with psoriasis
Kidney involvement secondary to psoriasis is a controversial issue. In this study, we evaluated the prevalence of urinary abnormalities in patients with psoriasis.
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Reliable preimplantation genetic diagnosis in thawed human embryos vitrified at cleavage stages without biopsy
To evaluate preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) efficiency in thawed human embryos vitrified without biopsy.
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Comparative effects of levosimendan and dobutamine on right ventricular function in patients with biventricular heart failure
Severe heart failure represents a major source of morbidity and mortality. Poor right ventricular function is an independent prognostic marker for mortality in patients with chronic heart failure. In this stud...
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Impact of beta-blockers on sleep in patients with mild hypertension: a randomized trial between nebivolol and metoprolol
Sleep is an innate and essential part of human life. Various aspects of sleep are negatively affected by beta-blockers. We compared the impact of two beta-blockers, metoprolol succinate (extended release) and ...
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Tortuosity of coronary arteries: an indicator for impaired left ventricular relaxation?
To investigate the relationship between coronary tortuosity and impaired left ventricular relaxation.
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Levosimendan Improves Renal Function in Patients with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Comparison with Dobutamine
Levosimendan is a relatively new cardiac inotropic agent with calcium sensitizing activity. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of levosimendan (L) and dobutamine (D) on renal function in patie...
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Comparison of myocardial performance index versus ratio of isovolumic contraction time/ejection time in left ventricular systolic dysfunction
Myocardial performance index (MPI) has been regarded as an important parameter in the evaluation of ventricular systolic function in congestive heart failure. This study was designed to investigate the relatio...
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Left ventricular outflow tract myxoma accompanied by dextrocardia with situs inversus: a case report
Myxoma is the most frequently encountered primary tumour of the heart, comprising more than 50% of all benign cardiac tumours. The case presented here was diagnosed as having dextrocardia with situs inversus a...
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Open AccessGenomic organization, annotation, and ligand-receptor inferences of chicken chemokines and chemokine receptor genes based on comparative genomics
Chemokines and their receptors play important roles in host defense, organogenesis, hematopoiesis, and neuronal communication. Forty-two chemokines and 19 cognate receptors have been found in the human genome....
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Using electrochemical methods to determine alloy 22’s crevice corrosion repassivation potential
Alloy 22 (N06022) is a nickel-based alloy highly resistant to corrosion. In aggressive conditions of high chloride concentration, temperature, and applied potential, alloy 22 may suffer crevice corrosion, a fo...
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Identification and sequence analysis of chicken Toll-like receptors
Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play an important role in the recognition of microbial components. Only chicken TLR2 and -4 have been reported in the literature. The objectives of this study were to identify new ch...
