Three‐dimensional imaging of upper esophageal sphincter resting pressure
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2019 Objective High‐resolution manometry (HRM) is used to analyze upper esophageal sphincter (UES) physiology. Conventional HRM can yield imprecise measurements of UES resting pressure given its unidirectional sensors and averaging of circumferential pressure.
Shun‐ichi Chitose +6 more
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A Novel Non-invasive Approach for Measuring Upper Airway Collapsibility in Mice
Frontiers in Neurology, 2018 Introduction: Invasive procedures were previously developed for measuring pharyngeal collapsibility in rodents during expiration, when declining neuromuscular activity makes the airway unstable.
Yoichi Nishimura +7 more
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\u3ci\u3eEutarsopolipus Davidsoni\u3c/i\u3e N. Sp. (Acari: Podapolipidae) From \u3ci\u3eChlaenius Sericeus\u3c/i\u3e (Coleoptera: Carabidae) From Ingham County, Michigan, and Redescription of Male \u3ci\u3eEutarsopolipus Regenfussi\u3c/i\u3e [PDF]
, 2018 A new species of podapolipid mite from Michigan, Eutarsoplipus davidsani (Acari: Podapolipidae) is described, illustrated and compared with related species of Eutarsopolipus in the Myzus group.
Husband, Robert W
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Sjögren's disease is an autoimmune disorder that can impact multiple organ systems, including the peripheral nervous system (PNS). PNS manifestations, which can exist concurrently, include mononeuropathies, polyneuropathies, and autonomic nervous system neuropathies.
Anahita Deboo +88 more
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Unusual metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma to larynx and hypopharynx a case report
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2003 Background Although direct infiltration of papillary carcinoma of thyroid to larynx, trachea and esophagus is well recognized, lymphatic and vascular metastases to larynx and hypopharynx have rarely been reported.
Pandey Manoj +3 more
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The tonsils revisited: review of the anatomical localization and histological characteristics of the tonsils of domestic and laboratory animals [PDF]
, 2011 This paper gives an overview of the anatomical localization and histological characteristics of the tonsils that are present in ten conventional domestic animal species, including the sheep, goat, ox, pig, horse, dog, cat, rabbit, rat, and pigeon ...
Casteleyn, Christophe +3 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.Objective This study aimed to characterize cannabis product choices (cannabinoid content and formulation) among rheumatology patients, and their associations with patient factors, patient reported perceived side effects and positive impacts. Methods An online survey (delivered from March to November 2022) was distributed by Alberta Health Services to ...
Susan Zhang +10 more
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Медицинский совет, 2018 Acute inflammatory diseases of the pharynx are frequent enough pathology of a person, especially in childhood and young age. Etiotropic factors of tonsillopharyngitis in most cases are viruses.
V. F. Gergiev +3 more
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The clinical target distribution: a probabilistic alternative to the clinical target volume
, 2018 Definition of the clinical target volume (CTV) is one of the weakest links in the radiation therapy chain. In particular, inability to account for uncertainties is a severe limitation in the traditional CTV delineation approach.
Bortfeld, Thomas +4 more
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Actuating and Sensing Composites of Liquid Crystal Elastomers and Poly(ionic liquid)s
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Ionic conductive, mechanically tough, flexible, and stretchable filaments of a composite material comprising a liquid crystal elastomer and a poly(ionic liquid) are produced through 3D printing, which exhibit large actuation strain under stimulation and electrical resistance variation in response to deformation or environmental condition changes. Their
Zeping Liu +6 more
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