The Effect of Moderate Dietary Protein and Phosphate Restriction on Calcium-Phosphate Homeostasis in Healthy Older Cats [PDF]
Background Dietary phosphate and protein restriction decreases plasma PTH and FGF‐23 concentrations and improves survival time in azotemic cats, but has not been examined in cats that are not azotemic.
Antoniucci +51 more
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The exploitation of sludge from aggregate plants in the manufacture of porous fired clay bricks
Aggregates (gravel and sand) are, after water, the Earth’s second most used natural resource, representing about 50% of all consumed mineral resources. Aggregate production generates a large quantity of waste from the aggregate washing process.
M. A. Chamorro-Trenado +3 more
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Unravelling the spatial properties of individual mobility patterns using longitudinal travel data
The analysis of longitudinal travel data enables investigating how mobility patterns vary across the population and identify the spatial properties thereof.
Oded Cats, Francesco Ferranti
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Determination of extracellular fluid volume in healthy and azotemic cats [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Methods for determining extracellular fluid volume (ECFV) are important clinically for cats. Bromide dilution has been studied in cats to estimate ECFV. Markers of GFR also distribute in ECFV and can be used for its measurement.
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The overpopulation of free-roaming domestic cats (Felis catus) is fuelled by uncontrolled breeding of both owned and unowned populations and has been identified as a particular problem in socio-economically deprived areas.
Jenni L. McDonald, Jane Clements
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Risk factors associated with cat parasites in a feline medical center
Objectives The present study was carried out to evaluate the risk factors for and presence of intestinal parasites in cats at the feline hospital ‘CEME Gatos’, Mexico City.
Tamara Libertad Iturbe Cossío +5 more
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Time spent with cats is never wasted: Lessons learned from feline acromegalic cardiomyopathy, a naturally occurring animal model of the human disease [PDF]
BackgroundIn humans, acromegaly due to a pituitary somatotrophic adenoma is a recognized cause of increased left ventricular (LV) mass. Acromegalic cardiomyopathy is incompletely understood, and represents a major cause of morbidity and mortality.
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Effect of short-term probiotic Enterococcus faecium SF68 dietary supplementation in overweight and obese cats without comorbidities [PDF]
Obesity in cats is associated with metabolic abnormalities and increased susceptibility to diseases such as diabetes mellitus. Studies in mouse models and human beings have shown that probiotics can reduce food intake, promote weight loss and improve ...
Fascetti, A J +3 more
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Acquired esophageal stricture in the dog: a case report
Complicated case, which after several surgical interventions ended up with an acquired esophageal stricture is presented. The possibility of reflux esophagitis should be kept in mind during postoperative period, especially in primarily troubled patients.
M. Vlasin +3 more
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Who is the Weakest Link? A Network Vulnerability Analysis Using a Congested Transport Assignment
We propose a user-equilibrium congested transit assignment model for a full-scan network vulnerability analysis by relying on the computations of network science indicators for infrastructure and service graphs.
Oded Cats, Sanmay Shelat
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