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Recent Trends and Developments in Conducting Polymer Nanocomposites for Multifunctional Applications

. . Sharma S, Sudhakara P, Omran AAB, Singh J, Ilyas RA. . Polymers (Basel). 2021 Aug 28;13(17):2898. doi: 10.3390/polym13172898. Abstract Electrically-conducting polymers (CPs) were first developed as a revolutionary class of organic compounds that possess optical and electrical properties comparable to that of metals as well as inorganic semiconductors and display the commendable properties …

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Laboratory Features of Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients

. . Hussain A, Almenfi HF, Almehdewi AM, Hamza MS, Bhat MS, Vijayashankar NP. . Cureus. 2019 May 22;11(5):e4716. doi: 10.7759/cureus.4716. Abstract OBJECTIVES: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant disorder characterized by proliferation of a single clone of plasma cells derived from β-cells in the bone marrow. It is the second most common adult hematological …

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Comparison of accelerometer measured levels of physical activity and sedentary time between obese and non-obese children and adolescents: a systematic review

. . Elmesmari R, Martin A, Reilly JJ, Paton JY. . BMC Pediatr. 2018 Mar 9;18(1):106. doi: 10.1186/s12887-018-1031-0. Abstract BACKGROUND: Obesity has been hypothesized to be associated with reduced moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and increased sedentary time (ST). It is important to assess whether, and the extent to which, levels of MVPA and ST are …

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Ki67 expression in invasive breast cancer: the use of tissue microarrays compared with whole tissue sections

. . Muftah AA, Aleskandarany MA, Al-Kaabi MM, Sonbul SN, Diez-Rodriguez M, Nolan CC, Caldas C, Ellis IO, Rakha EA, Green AR. . Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2017 Jul;164(2):341-348. doi: 10.1007/s10549-017-4270-0. Epub 2017 May 6. Abstract BACKGROUND: Although the prognostic value of Ki67 in breast cancer is well documented, using optimal cut-points for patient stratification, …

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Integrative investigation of dust emissions by dust storms and dust devils in North Africa

. . Pan L, Han Y, Lu Z, Li J, Gao F, Liu Z, Liu W, Liu Y. . Sci Total Environ. 2021 Feb 20;756:144128. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144128. Epub 2020 Nov 26. Abstract Dust aerosols in North Africa account for >50% of the global total; however dust emission areas are still unclear. Based on the analysis …

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Predicting atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery using a simplified risk index

. . Hung LT, Alshareef A, Al-Ahdal TMA, Anh PTT, Huan DQ, Do Van Trang, Zia S, Van Sy H, Huy NT. . J Electrocardiol. 2021 Jul-Aug;67:45-49. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2021.03.012. Epub 2021 Apr 23. Abstract BACKGROUND: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication after cardiac surgery and can lead to increased risk of postoperative adverse …

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Novel and known signals of selection for fat deposition in domestic sheep breeds from Africa and Eurasia

. . Mastrangelo S, Bahbahani H, Moioli B, Ahbara A, Al Abri M, Almathen F, da Silva A, Belabdi I, Portolano B, Mwacharo JM, Hanotte O, Pilla F, Ciani E. . PLoS One. 2019 Jun 14;14(6):e0209632. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209632. 2019. Abstract Genomic regions subjected to selection frequently show signatures such as within-population reduced nucleotide diversity and …

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Anti-proliferative and anti-apoptotic potential effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate and/or metformin on hepatocellular carcinoma cells: in vitro study

. . Sabry D, Abdelaleem OO, El Amin Ali AM, Mohammed RA, Abdel-Hameed ND, Hassouna A, Khalifa WA. . Mol Biol Rep. 2019 Apr;46(2):2039-2047. doi: 10.1007/s11033-019-04653-6. Epub 2019 Feb 1. Abstract The effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and metformin single treatment have been tested against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aimed to assess the combination effects …

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High strength brushite bioceramics obtained by selective regulation of crystal growth with chiral biomolecules

. . Moussa H, Jiang W, Alsheghri A, Mansour A, Hadad AE, Pan H, Tang R, Song J, Vargas J, McKee MD, Tamimi F. . Acta Biomater. 2020 Apr 1;106:351-359. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.01.047. Epub 2020 Feb 5. Abstract Chirality seems to play a key role in mineralization. Indeed, in biominerals, the biomolecules that guide the formation …

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Assessing Fracture Toughness and Impact Strength of PMMA Reinforced with Nano-Particles and Fibre as Advanced Denture Base Materials

. . Alhotan A, Yates J, Zidan S, Haider J, Silikas N. . Materials (Basel). 2021 Jul 24;14(15):4127. doi: 10.3390/ma14154127. Abstract Statement of Problem: Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture resins commonly fracture as a result of the denture being dropped or when in use due to heavy occlusal forces. Purpose: To investigate the effects of E-glass …

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