Ultrasound and 3D Skin Imaging: Methods to Evaluate Efficacy of Striae Distensae Treatment [PDF]
Background. Over time, the striae rubra develop into striae alba that appear white, flat, and depressed. It is very important to determine the optimum striae management.
M. Bleve +3 more
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The linea alba (LA), a midline tendinous structure formed by the interlocking anterior abdominal wall aponeurotic fibers, acts as a passive tensile band that prevents sagging of the lower abdomen. The microstructure and the strength of these fibres would thus be expected to reflect on the forces that act on the linea alba.
Odula, Paul +2 more
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A new national survey of centers for cognitive disorders and dementias in Italy. [PDF]
Introduction: A new national survey has been carried out by the Italian Centers for Cognitive Disorders and Dementias (CCDDs). The aim of this new national survey is to provide a comprehensive description of the characteristics, organizational aspects of
Bacigalupo I +9 more
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Detecting Convergence of Amino Acid Physicochemical Properties Underlying the Organismal Adaptive Convergent Evolution [PDF]
ABSTRACT Many studies have proposed various comparative genomic methods to probe the molecular basis for adaptive functional convergence between species, conventionally by detecting the convergence of amino acid states between orthologous protein sequences of these species or lineages.
Shanshan Chen, Zhengting Zou
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FOGS: A SNPSTR Marker Database to Combat Wildlife Trafficking and a Cell Culture Bank for Ex‐Situ Conservation [PDF]
ABSTRACT Illegal wildlife trade is a growing problem internationally. Poaching of animals not only leads to the extinction of populations and species but also has serious consequences for ecosystems and economies. This study introduces a molecular marker system that authorities can use to detect and substantiate wildlife trafficking.
Annika Mozer +19 more
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Alien range size, habitat breadth, origin location, and domestication of alien species matter to their impact risks [PDF]
We collected information on 1071 established alien terrestrial vertebrate species (mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians) and created a comprehensive database of 108 alien species to assess their impact risks and examined the generality of relationships between the impact risks and species characteristics.
Siqi WANG +4 more
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Imaginar la identidad: de la comedia de Molière a la screwball comedy de Howard Hawks y Frank Capra
Comedy plays with the transcendent importance of identity. An awareness of dramatic performance is a starting point in the quest for happiness. Identity transference is a feature of both traditional and modern relationships.
Rebeca Romero Escrivá +3 more
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Morus alba L. Plant: Bioactive Compounds and Potential as a Functional Food Ingredient
Morus alba L. (M. alba) is a highly adaptable plant that is extensively incorporated in many traditional and Ayurveda medications. Various parts of the plant, such as leaves, fruits, and seeds, possess nutritional and medicinal value. M.
Centhyea Chen +4 more
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Artemisia herba-alba Asso. (Wormwood) is a wild aromatic herb that is popular for its healing and medicinal effects and has been used in conventional as well as modern medicine. This research aimed at the extraction, identification, and quantification of
M. Mohammed +5 more
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Ornithoica beccariina Rondani 1878
Ornithoica beccariina Rondani, 1878 ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: 1878a: 160. TYPE LOCALITY: “ in Amboina [Ambon Island (= Maluku Islands)]”. TYPE MATERIAL: 1 ♀, lectotype, 1 ♀, paralectotype (each glued to a cardboard stage pinned together),
Sommaggio, Daniele, Sforzi, Alessandra
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