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Objective: to compare the image quality at coronary multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) using low-dose and lowiodine protocol study in comparison with the standard protocol.Material and methods.
V. E. Sinitsyn +2 more
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Decrease in hunger and desire to eat: taste effect or the osmolar concentration? [PDF]
Mahsa Mehrdad
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Diagnostic and prognostic ability of urinary NGAL in patients with cirrhosis and AKI. Abstract Background and Aims Acute kidney injury (AKI) commonly occurs in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. Urinary neutrophil gelatinase–associated lipocalin (uNGAL) could help discriminate between different etiologies of AKI.
Carmine Gambino +14 more
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An augmented patient-specific approach to administration of contrast agent for CT renal angiography [PDF]
Purpose This hybrid retrospective and prospective study performed on 200 consecutive patients undergoing renal CTA, investigates the opacification of renal vasculature, radiation dose, and reader confidence.
Charbel Saade +6 more
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Computation of Na and water deficit of iso-osmolar dehydration
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The presence of altered plasma Na concentration (PNa) allows calculations of changes in water and electrolyte contents, which are not feasible during normonatremic derangements.
Sainaghi PP +4 more
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Nephrotoxic effects in high-risk patients undergoing angiography
BACKGROUND: The use of iodinated contrast medium can result in nephropathy. Whether iso-osmolar contrast medium is less nephrotoxic than low-osmolar contrast medium in high-risk patients is uncertain.
Berg, KJ +6 more
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Background Brake oil is an automobile transmission fluid composed of a mixture of toxic alcohols such as ethylene glycols and glycol ethers. Both accidental and intentional ingestion cases have been reported and they can present with multisystem ...
B. M. D. B. Basnayake +5 more
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Contrast Induced Nephropathy in ICU settings
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) is defined as acute deterioration of renal function after the administration of Radio-contrast materials, mostly within a period of 24 to 48 hours.
Raghavendra Vanaki
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Development of a hookworm egg hatching assay to determine the ovicidal effects of anthelminthics
Background Few anthelminthics are currently available, manifesting the urgent need for new treatment options. In vitro profiling of current anthelminthics against larval and adult stage helminths displayed varying effects on closely related worm species ...
Erin Easland +2 more
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In Vitro and In Vivo Effects of Ulvan Polysaccharides from Ulva rigida
One of the main bioactive compounds of interest from the Ulva species is the sulfated polysaccharide ulvan, which has recently attracted attention for its anticancer properties.
Jorge García-Márquez +8 more
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