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Open AccessCombined cardiac, lung, and diaphragm ultrasound for predicting weaning failure during spontaneous breathing trial
Weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) is a complex and challenging process that involves multiple pathophysiological mechanisms. A combined ultrasound evaluation of the heart, lungs, and diaphragm ...
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Open AccessDiaphragmatic ultrasonography-based rapid shallow breathing index for predicting weaning outcome during a pressure support ventilation spontaneous breathing trial
The optimum timing to wean is crucial to avoid negative outcomes for mechanically ventilated patients. The rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI), a widely used weaning index, has limitations in predicting weani...
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Correction to: Sporicidal mechanism of the combination of ortho-phthalaldehyde and benzyldimethyldodecylammonium chloride as a disinfectant against the Bacillus subtilis spores
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Sporicidal mechanism of the combination of ortho-phthalaldehyde and benzyldimethyldodecylammonium chloride as a disinfectant against the Bacillus subtilis spores
Previous studies have shown that the combination disinfectant, Ortho-phthalaldehyde and benzyldimethyldodecylammonium chloride (ODB), can effectively kill a variety of microorganisms, such as Escherichia coli, St...
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Open AccessRisk assessment and integrated surveillance of foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Russia based on Monte Carlo simulation
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious disease of livestock worldwide. Russia is a big agricultural country with a wide geographical area where FMD outbreaks have become an obstacle for the develo...
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Transcutaneous oxygen pressure-related variables as noninvasive indicators of low lactate clearance in sepsis patients after resuscitation
The transcutaneous oxygen challenge test (OCT) is associated with central venous oxygen saturation and cardiac output index, and has predictive value for prognosis. Whether the change of transcutaneous oxygen ...
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Open AccessUremic toxin indoxyl sulfate promotes proinflammatory macrophage activation by regulation of β-catenin and YAP pathways
Evidence has been shown that indoxyl sulfate (IS) could impair kidney and cardiac functions. Moreover, macrophage polarization played important roles in chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. IS ac...
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Improved crystalline structure and sintering characteristics of nonstoichiometric MgTiO3 ceramics by sol–gel method
In this work, nonstoichiometric MgTiO3 ceramics were prepared by the sol–gel method. The crystalline structure, morphology, and microwave dielectric properties of the MgTi0.98O2.96 ceramics were investigated in d...
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Interactions Between Biological Products and Product Packaging and Potential Approaches to Overcome Them
Biological products such as protein-based biopharmaceuticals are playing an important role in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. The interaction between biological products and packaging materials has...
