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Special Adaptations of Orb Weavers and Prey [PDF]

open access: yes, 1986
Orb weaving spiders have devised both webs and special devices for capturing prey. The prey have also evolved mechanisms for eluding spiders and for living with them.
Dorris, Peggy Rae
core   +2 more sources

Periumbilical Pain with Radiation to Both Legs Following Tarantula Bite; a Case Report

open access: yesEmergency, 2015
Tarantulas have recently become as pets in most parts of the world that increased the probability of encountering emergency physicians with patients hurt with these spiders. Their attacks usually do not cause general manifestation, however there are some
Mahboob Pouraghaei   +3 more
doaj  

Transient Unexplained Shock in 30-Year-Old Trauma Patient

open access: yesArchives of Academic Emergency Medicine, 2018
Shock as an inadequate tissue perfusion is one of the frequent causes of death in trauma patients. In this context, there are various reasons for hemodynamic instability and shock including hypovolemic (hemorrhagic), obstructive (cardiac tamponade ...
Farzad Rahmani   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Regulation of Trace Metal Elements in Cancer Ferroptosis

open access: yesAdvanced Biology, EarlyView.
The induction of ferroptosis inhibits tumor growth, enhances anticancer efficacy, and overcomes drug resistance. Recent evidence shows nonferrous metal elements play a role in ferroptosis. This review focuses on how trace metals regulate ferroptosis processes like iron accumulation, lipid peroxidation, and antioxidant defense.
Xiaoyan Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Education in Family Medicine : What has been achieved? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Contents: Education... historical landmarks - Pierre Mallia; The Malta College of Family Doctors and the Royal College of General Practitioners - John V.
Agius, Dominic   +2 more
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A Different Perspective on the Solid Lubrication Performance of Black Phosphorous: Friend or Foe?

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Researchers investigate black phosphorous (BP) as a standalone solid lubricant coating through ball‐on‐disc linear‐reciprocating sliding experiments in dry conditions. Testing on different metals shows BP doesn't universally reduce friction and wear. However, it achieves 33% friction reduction on rougher iron surfaces and 23% wear reduction on aluminum.
Matteo Vezzelli   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patients with Arthropod Bites and Stings Presenting to the Emergency Department: Clinical Features and Burden on the Emergency Department

open access: goldJournal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases
Background: There are few studies analyzing the epidemiological characteristics and clinical features of arthropod bites and stings, emergency department (ED) admission rate and cost burden.
Çağrı Safa Buyurgan   +5 more
openalex   +4 more sources

Epidemiological and clinical status of patients with scorpion sting: emergency department of Sina hospital in Tabriz-Iran [PDF]

open access: yes
Objective: Scorpion is one of the world’s most venomous arthropods and every year many people are bitten by it. In Iran, scorpion sting is a common health issue.
Kavous Shahsavarinia1 , Ali Taghizadieh2 , Amir Ghaffarzad1 , Am,
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Snakebite envenoming. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease that kills >100,000 people and maims >400,000 people every year. Impoverished populations living in the rural tropics are particularly vulnerable; snakebite envenoming perpetuates the cycle of poverty.
Calvete, Juan J   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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