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Cefazolin does not accelerate gastric emptying in the critically ill
To evaluate the effect of intravenous cefazolin on gastric emptying measured by the C-13 octanoic acid breath test.
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Association of binocular lower visual field impairment, impaired simultaneous perception, disordered visually guided motion and inaccurate saccades in children with cerebral visual dysfunction—a retrospective observational study
The principal pathways serving higher visual function comprise the dorsal stream and the ventral stream. The dorsal stream runs between the occipital lobes and the parietal lobes and subserves the ability to p...
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Geographic variability in mitochondrial introgression among hybridizing populations of Golden-winged (Vermivora chrysoptera) and Blue-winged (V.opinus) Warblers
The rapidly declining Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) is of conservation concern owing in part to hybridization with the closely related Blue-winged Warbler (V. pinus). These species hybridize exten...
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Erythromycin or metoclopramide for feed intolerance in the critically ill
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Therapeutic use of cephazolin to prevent complications of spine surgery
Discitis, caused by pyogenic organisms, is a potential complication of any procedure which involves entering the intervertebral disc during open or percutaneous procedures. While there are wide variations in t...
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Alterations in liver sinusoidal endothelium in a baboon model of type 1 diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is associated with extensive vascular pathology, yet little is known about its long-term effects on liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs). Potential diabetic changes in LSECs are importa...
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Exogenous glucagon-like peptide 1: a potentially novel therapy for the management of hyperglycaemia in the critically ill
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Open AccessNasogastric feeding intolerance in the critically ill
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Open AccessGastric emptying assessment in critically ill patients with feed intolerance; comparison of 13C octanoic acid, paracetamol and 3-O-methylglucose absorption tests
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Velocity field investigation inside a bulb turbine runner using endoscopic PIV measurements
The flow in the inter-blade channels of a bulb turbine was measured using endoscopic cameras integrated to a stereoscopic particle image velocimetry (S-PIV) system. This paper presents results from the measure...
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Cystathionine-gamma-lyase gene silencing with siRNA in monocytes/macrophages protects mice against acute pancreatitis
Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is an endogenous inflammatory mediator produced by cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE) in monocytes/macrophages. To determine the role of H2S and macrophages in inflammation, we used small interfe...
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Experimental investigation and simulation of temperature distributions in a 16Ah-LiMnNiCoO2 battery during rapid discharge rates
It is very important to have quantitative data regarding the temperature distributions of lithium-ion batteries at different discharge rates in order to design thermal management systems and also for battery t...
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Open AccessThe Development, Application and Analysis of an Enhanced Recovery Programme for Major Oesophagogastric Resection
Enhanced recovery programmes improve outcomes in surgery, but their implementation after upper gastrointestinal resection has been limited. The aim of this study was to compare short-term outcomes for patients...
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Autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation for multiple myeloma patients with renal insufficiency: a center for international blood and marrow transplant research analysis
Autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (AHCT) in multiple myeloma (MM) patients with renal insufficiency (RI) is controversial. Patients who underwent AHCT for MM between 2008 and 2013 were identified (N=1...
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Early relapse after autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation remains a poor prognostic factor in multiple myeloma but outcomes have improved over time
Duration of initial disease response remains a strong prognostic factor in multiple myeloma (MM) particularly for upfront autologous hematopoietic cell transplant (AHCT) recipients. We hypothesized that new dr...
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Orthopaedic Surgeon Density in South Africa
In the era of global surgery, there are limited data regarding the available surgical workforce in South Africa.
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Anesthetic Management for Thoracic Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This review explores recent international guidance on the anesthetic management of patients undergoing thoracic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: those with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 requiring urgent...
