Respiratory rate (RR) is a clinically important predictor of cardio-respiratory deteriorations. The mainstay of clinical measurement comprises the manual counting of chest movements, which is variable between clinicians and limited to sporadic readings ...
William Do +6 more
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A Clinical Investigation of the Mechanism of Loxoprofen, a Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug, for Patients with Nocturia [PDF]
We previously reported the effectiveness of loxoprofen sodium (loxoprofen), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, for patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) complaining of nocturia.
Araki, Motoo +3 more
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Habitat connectivity in coastal environments: patterns and movements of Caribbean coral reef fishes with emphasis on Bluestriped Grunt, Haemulon sciurus [PDF]
Habitat connectivity within tropical marine seascapes may be greatly dependent on the movement of large organisms, particularly fishes. Using visual and trap sampling within two small bays in Virgin Islands National Park/Biosphere Reserve, St. John, U.S.
Beets, J. +3 more
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Nocturnal activity by the primarily diurnal Central American agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) in relation to environmental conditions, resource abundance and predation risk [PDF]
An animal's fitness is in part based on its ability to manage the inherent risks (foraging costs, predation, exposure to disease) with the benefits (resource gain, access to mates, social interactions) of activity (Abrams 1991, Altizer et al. 2003, Lima &
Aliaga-Rosse, E. +4 more
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Multimodal nocturnal seizure detection: Do we need to adapt algorithms for children?
Objective To assess the performance of a multimodal seizure detection device, first tested in adults (sensitivity 86%, PPV 49%), in a pediatric cohort living at home or residential care.
Richard H.C. Lazeron +10 more
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Effect of frequent hemodialysis on residual kidney function. [PDF]
Frequent hemodialysis can alter volume status, blood pressure, and the concentration of osmotically active solutes, each of which might affect residual kidney function (RKF).
Chertow, Glenn M +11 more
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Nocturnal asthma has unique pathophysiological mechanisms, comorbid diseases, and intervention. Even though the treatments for asthma have been highly developed, there are a high number of patients with asthma whose symptoms are not well controlled, particularly those with nocturnal asthma in which symptoms occur during the night and interfere with ...
Chalaywan, Pinyochotiwong +2 more
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An Overview of the Penguin Visual System
Penguins require vision that is adequate for both subaerial and submarine environments under a wide range of illumination. Here we provide a structured overview of what is known about their visual system with an emphasis on how and how well they achieve ...
Peter W. Hadden, Jie Zhang
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Surface and boundary layer exchanges of volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides and ozone during the GABRIEL campaign [PDF]
We present an evaluation of sources, sinks and turbulent transport of nitrogen oxides, ozone and volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the boundary layer over French Guyana and Suriname during the October 2005 GABRIEL campaign by simulating observations ...
Eerdekens, G. +3 more
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