Trends of long-term fluctuations of atmospheric humidification of the growing season in the steppe zone of Northern Kazakhstan by Kusainova Aisulu, Mezentseva Olga, Tusupbekov Zhanbolat

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Urine carcinoembryonic antigen levels are more useful than serum levels for early detection of Bilharzial and non-Bilharzial urinary bladder carcinoma: Observations of 43 Egyptian... by Elwan Mohamed S, El-Metenawy Wafaa H, Saied Gamal M, Dessouki Nazar R

“…</p> <p>Patients and methods</p> <p>Urine and serum CEA were determined in 43 patients with urinary bladder carcinoma including 22 post bilharzial and 21 nonbiharzial cases, in addition to 10 normal control cases.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>A significant increase was detected in both urine and serum CEA levels with bladder carcinoma compared to control cases. …”
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Temporary autonomous zones, control and security simulations: With regard to the Aguas Blancas (Argentina) – Bermejo (Bolivia) border by Brígida Renoldi

“…<p>A remarkable change in security matters set the course for politics in Latin America in recent years. …”
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Partial rupture of the quadriceps muscle in a child by Aydemir Gokhan, Cakmak Selami, Aydinoz Secil

“…</p> <p>Case Presentation</p> <p>A 4-year-old girl admitted to our clinic with left knee pain and limitation in knee movements. …”
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A functional <it>PTPN22 </it>polymorphism associated with several autoimmune diseases is not associated with IgA deficiency in the Spanish population by Fernández-Arquero Miguel, García-Rodríguez M Cruz, Martínez Alfonso, López-Mejías Raquel, Núñez Concepción, de la Concha Emilio G, Urcelay Elena

“…We studied the association of that polymorphism with immunoglobulin A deficiency (IgAD) following a double approach: a case-control and a TDT study.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A total of 259 IgAD patients and 455 unrelated matched controls, and 128 families were used for each approach. …”
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Emergent management of postpartum hemorrhage for the general and acute care surgeon by Blankenship Charles L, Chernofsky Mildred R, Sheppard Forest R, Weisbrod Allison B, Gage Frederick, Wind Gary, Elster Eric A, Liston William A

“…Medline and Ovid databases were utilized in a comprehensive literature review regarding the management of postpartum hemorrhage and a management algorithm for surgeons developed based upon a collaborative panel of general, acute care, trauma and obstetrical surgeons' review of the literature and expert opinion.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>A stepwise approach for surgeons of the medical and surgical interventions utilized to manage and treat postpartum hemorrhage is presented and organized into a basic algorithm.…”
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Mechanism of nitrogen metabolism-related parameters and enzyme activities in the pathophysiology of autism by Abu Shmais Ghada A, Al-Ayadhi Laila Y, Al-Dbass Abeer M, El-Ansary Afaf K

“…</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>A raised Glu:Gln ratio together with positive correlations in creatine, GABA, and 5'-nucleotidase levels could contribute to the pathophysiology of autism, and might be useful diagnostic markers. …”
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The correlation between clinical, nuclear and histologic findings in a patient with Von Recklinghausen's disease by van Diest Paul J, Wuisman Paul IJM, Bron Johannes L, Brinkman Justus-Martijn, Comans Emile FI, Molthoff Carla FM

“…</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A case is presented of a patient suffering from NF1 with clinical signs of malignant change and accumulation of ¹⁸FDG in multiple neurofibromas. …”
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Adherence to Cooperative Principles among Agricultural Cooperatives in Oyo State by Idris Olabode Badiru, Kafayat Folasade Yusuf, Ogochukwum Anozie

“…Meanwhile, inadequate financing and loan recovery difficulty (1.4 each) were the main constraints to adherence to the principles.  There was a significant relationship between respondents’ level of awareness and adherence to the cooperative principles (= 0.013, p ≤ 0.05). Agricultural cooperatives in the area largely adhered to the cooperatives principles. …”
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Modeling calcium wave based on anomalous subdiffusion of calcium sparks in cardiac myocytes. by Xi Chen, Jianhong Kang, Ceji Fu, Wenchang Tan

“…With physiological Ca(2+) currents (2pA) through CRUs, it is shown that an initial firing of four adjacent CRUs can form a Ca(2+) wave. …”
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Initiation of breastfeeding and prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge in urban, suburban and rural areas of Zhejiang China by Binns Colin W, Zhao Yun, Qiu Liqian, Lee Andy H, Xie Xing

“…The aim of this study was to document the factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding initiation in Zhejiang, PR China.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A cohort study of infant feeding practices was undertaken in Zhejiang Province, an eastern coastal region of China. …”
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Modelling on c-Si/a-Si:H wire solar cells: some key parameters to optimize the photovoltaic performance by Alvarez J., Gueunier-Farret M.E., Ngo I., Kleider J.P.

“…We present here a detailed study of the parameters that can alter the Voc of c-Si(p)/a-Si:H (n) wires according to the doping density in c-Si. …”
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EFFECTS OF PISOLITHUS TINCTORIUS AND LACCARIA FRATERNA ON THE GROWTH AND MYCORRfflZAL DEVELOPMENT OF PINUSPATULA SEEDLINGS*) by M. SUDHAKARA REDDY, K. NATARAJAN

“…Inoculation of these two fungi resulted in  the  production  of  ectomycorrhizas  and  increase  in  growth  of  P.  patula  seedlings when  compared  to uninoculated  seedlings.  Laccariafraterna  inoculated  seedlings  showed  more  number  of mycorrhizas  than  P. …”
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Permian Mengkarang coal facies and environment, based on organic petrology study by Nana Suwarna

“…<p><a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.17014/ijog.vol1no1.20061a">http://dx.doi.org/10.17014/ijog.vol1no1.20061a</a></p><p>The Permian Mengkarang Coal Measures is situated in the middle part of Sumatera Island. …”
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Fingolimod phosphate attenuates oligomeric amyloid β-induced neurotoxicity via increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression in neurons. by Yukiko Doi, Hideyuki Takeuchi, Hiroshi Horiuchi, Taketo Hanyu, Jun Kawanokuchi, Shijie Jin, Bijay Parajuli, Yoshifumi Sonobe, Tetsuya Mizuno, Akio Suzumura

“…Here we show that the sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor (S1PR) agonist fingolimod phosphate (FTY720-P)-a new oral drug for multiple sclerosis-protects neurons against oligomeric amyloid β-induced neurotoxicity. …”
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A Scalable Multitasking Wireless Sensor Network Testbed for Monitoring Indoor Human Comfort by Emanuele Lattanzi, Matteo Dromedari, Valerio Freschi

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Statično iskorištenje prijevoznih kapaciteta u prigradskom putničkom cestovnom prometu by Marijan Rajsman

“…<p>A large sample of departures of a service operated by a transport company in public suburban passenger road traffic has been used for the study of random variable CJp expressed by the average number of passengers carried per stop-to-stop sections of the suburban route, as one of the essential bus utilization and output indices. …”
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Relationship between psychosomatic complaints and circadian rhythm irregularity assessed by salivary levels of melatonin and growth hormone by Suge Rie, Nagane Mitsuo, Watanabe Shu-Ichi

“…In addition, the subjects rated their psychosomatic symptoms twice (at 08:00 and 20:00 h).</p> <p>Results</p> <p>A group with irregular circadian rhythm of melatonin (ICR) showed more psychosomatic complaints than a group with the regular circadian rhythm (RCR), especially for anxiety.…”
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The impact of luteal phase support on endometrial estrogen and progesterone receptor expression: a randomized control trial by Brezina Paul R, Vlahos Nikos F, Lai Tsung-Hsuan, Garcia Jairo E, Wallach Edward E, Zhao Yulian

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To assess the impact of luteal phase support on the expression of estrogen receptor (ER) alpha and progesterone receptors B (PR-B) on the endometrium of oocyte donors undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH).</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A prospective, randomized study was conducted in women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for oocyte donation. …”
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International Health Regulations (2005) and the U.S. Department of Defense: building core capacities on a foundation of partnership and trust by Blazes David L, Johns Matthew C

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>A cornerstone of effective global health surveillance programs is the ability to build systems that identify, track and respond to public health threats in a timely manner. …”
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