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Microscopic Study of Mechanoreceptors and Chemoreceptors of Anterior and Posterior Ends of Toxocara Canis Using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Light Microscope [PDF]

Archives of Razi Institute, 2021
The present study investigated the fine structure of amphids and phasmids, cuticle, muscles, and digestive tracts of Toxocara canis using optical and electron microscopy, hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining, and other specific stains. A number of 38 adult T.
B Ghorbanzadeh, S Naem, A. A Farshid
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Sensing in the mouth: A model for filiform papillae as strain amplifiers

Frontiers in Physics, 2016
Texture perception of foods is a common yet remarkably unstudied biophysical problem. Motivated by recent experiments reporting the presence of corpuscular endings in tongue filiform papillae, we develop in this work a mechanical model of the human ...
Eric Lauga, Christopher James Pipe, Benjamin Le Révérend   +2 more
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One day wonder: Fast resolution of macular edema following intravitreal ranibizumab in retinal venous occlusions

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013
Macular edema is a significant cause of vision loss in patients with central retinal vein occlusions and branch retinal vein occlusions. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) appears to be a key factor in the pathogenesis of this disease.
Lalit Verma, Arindam Chakravarti, Avnindra Gupta, Smriti Prakash   +3 more
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Superhydrophobicity in perfection: the outstanding properties of the lotus leaf

Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 2011
Lotus leaves have become an icon for superhydrophobicity and self-cleaning surfaces, and have led to the concept of the ‘Lotus effect’. Although many other plants have superhydrophobic surfaces with almost similar contact angles, the lotus shows better ...
Hans J. Ensikat, Petra Ditsche-Kuru, Christoph Neinhuis, Wilhelm Barthlott   +3 more
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Demographic and clinical profile of vernal keratoconjunctivitis at a tertiary eye care center in India

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013
Purpose: To study the demographic and clinical profile of patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) at a tertiary eye care center in India. Materials and Methods: Retrospective chart analysis of 468 patients of VKC seen from January 2006 to ...
Ujwala S Saboo, Manish Jain, Jagadesh C Reddy, Virender S Sangwan   +3 more
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Grossly Asymmetrical Refractory Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Treated with Supratarsal Triamcinolone Injection and Bandage Contact Lens: A Case Series of Three Young Male Patients [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019
Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic conjunctival inflammatory condition predisposed to atopic disease. It usually starts before the age of ten years and affects individuals in warm climates. It generally resolves after puberty.
Pallavi Dhawan, Atul Dhawan
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A Revision of the Taxonomy and Identification of Epipactis greuteri (Orchidaceae, Neottieae)

Plants, 2020
Epipactis greuteri is an obligate autogamous orchid species. Due to large differences in the interpretation of the diagnosis of this species, it is often mistakenly identified by botanists, which results in erroneous information provided in the ...
Anna Jakubska-Busse, Elżbieta Żołubak, Marcin Górniak, Zbigniew Łobas, Spyros Tsiftsis, Corina Steiu   +5 more
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Causes and characteristics of work-related eye injuries in western Turkey

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013
Objectives: To analyze descriptive data and characteristics of work-related eye injuries (WREI) admitted into the emergency department (ED) and obtain information to utilize in planning measures to prevent WREI.
Mustafa Serinken, Ibrahim Turkcuer, Ebru Nevin Cetin, Atakan Yilmaz, Hayri Elicabuk, Ozgur Karcioglu   +5 more
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Micromorphology of Rosa rugosa Thunb. petal epidermis secreting fragrant substances

Acta Agrobotanica, 2012
The intensely fragrant flowers of the Rosa rugosa Thunb. have been applied in medicine, and food and cosmetic industries. The species is cultivated for production of rose essential oil (Oleum Rosae) from its flowers. R.
Aneta Sulborska, Elżbieta Weryszko-Chmielewska, Mirosława Chwil   +2 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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