A model for maxilloturbinate morphogenesis in seals. [PDF]
Kings JE +6 more
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ABSTRACT Cadmium (Cd) is a persistent environmental heavy metal and a major public health concern because it persists in the body for long periods and gradually accumulates in vital organs, particularly the liver, kidneys, and brain. Chronic Cd exposure promotes the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which ultimately leads to ...
Soumaya Ghodbane +8 more
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Impact of Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period on Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Other Audiological Changes. [PDF]
Tomala N +9 more
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Impact of Environmental Microparticles on Insect Olfaction
ABSTRACT Terrestrial insects underpin key ecosystem services, including pollination, herbivory regulation, decomposition, nutrient cycling, and disease control. These functions depend on chemical communication that guides insects to food, mates, hosts, shelters, and oviposition sites while helping them avoid threats.
Steve B. S. Baleba +9 more
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Comparison of the endoscopic surgical monitoring system and blood parameters for evaluating irrigation fluid absorption during bipolar plasmakinetic transurethral resection of the prostate: a prospective observational study. [PDF]
Jia H +12 more
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Gut microbiota dysbiosis and Long COVID susceptibility in chronic kidney disease
This study investigated gut microbiota dysbiosis and its association with Long COVID susceptibility in 224 hemodialysis patients. We found that 35.3% of patients developed Long COVID, characterized by neurological symptoms and elevated inflammatory markers, accompanied by significant gut microbiota alterations including enriched proinflammatory taxa ...
Meiling Jin +5 more
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Impact of haemodialysis on vestibular function in adult patients with chronic kidney disease. [PDF]
Viola P +12 more
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Unveiling Otolith Mystery: Contemporary Testing Approaches and Their Clinical Significance
ABSTRACT Objective Otolith is a critical component of the peripheral vestibular system responsible for detecting linear acceleration. Dysfunction of the otolith organs can lead to vertigo, balance disturbances, and gaze instability. By elucidating the physiological foundations and evaluating both current and emerging methods for assessing otolith ...
Shun Zhou +16 more
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Third Window Syndrome: An Up-to-Date Systematic Review of Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment. [PDF]
Lazarou I +4 more
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ABSTRACT Rapid growth in digital finance has expanded credit access for rural smallholders, yet financial capability has not kept pace with access. Where fee structures are opaque and search is costly, this gap raises the risk of expensive borrowing in digital financial services.
Albert Nsengumuremyi +3 more
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