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Introduction: Charting the Evolution of English and Anglophone Writing in Asia
ABSTRACT This introductory article explores the history of the English language and literatures in the Asian ‘Outer Circle’ countries, or English in its ‘second diaspora’, focusing primarily on literature from its beginnings to the present. Due to space limitations, the scope is further narrowed to poetry and the novel – the two genres that, arguably ...
Mohammad A. Quayum
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Mandible composition and properties in two selected praying mantises (Insecta, Mantodea)
Abstract Insects process their food with their cuticle‐based mouthparts. These feeding structures reflect their diversity and can, in some cases, showcase adaptations in material composition, mechanical properties, and shape to suit their specific dietary preferences.
Malo Roze +3 more
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Abstract The root of the meniscus, as a core structure maintaining the biomechanical stability of the knee joint, plays a decisive role in delaying the occurrence of osteoarthritis by restricting abnormal displacement of the meniscus and ensuring the integrity of circumferential tension.
Chenyang Meng +6 more
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To describe the epidemiological and clinical features of scorpion stings in a district with potentially lethal scorpions.Case series of consecutive scorpion sting victims.Manama Hospital and all seven rural health centres in Gwanda South District, Zimbabwe (population 62500).All known cases of scorpion sting reporting to health centres in the district;
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Pulmonary Edema and Myocarditis Developing Due to Scorpion Stings
Although most of the scorpion stings are harmless, deadly species of scorpions may cause multiorgan failure, neurotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, and pulmonary edema.
Golcuk, Yalin +4 more
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Defensive Venoms: Is Pain Sufficient for Predator Deterrence?
Pain, though unpleasant, is adaptive in calling an animal’s attention to potential tissue damage. A long list of animals representing diverse taxa possess venom-mediated, pain-inducing bites or stings that work by co-opting the pain-sensing pathways of ...
Crystal N. Niermann +8 more
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Arthroscopic Bone Block Procedure Using Iliac Crest Autograft and Labral Advancement and Repair
Abstract Recurrent anterior shoulder instability with significant glenoid bone loss requires bony augmentation to restore stability and prevent recurrence. Arthroscopic iliac crest bone block reconstruction offers an anatomical solution while avoiding morbidity of coracoid transfer.
K. N. Subramanian +3 more
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The up‐to‐date clinical progress of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy in solid tumors, specifically the combinational regimens between ICIs and other treatment strategies, the mechanisms underlying primary and acquired resistance, and mechanism‐matched strategies to improve clinical outcomes are synthesized in this review.
Qiongyu Zhang, Zhi Qin, Caijuan Guo
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Snake bites, spider bites and scorpion stings [PDF]
The original publication is available at http://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmejExposure of humans to natural toxins occurs via snake bites, spider bites and scorpion stings, or by plant or mushroom poisonings.
Rosenkranz, Bernd
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Scorpion stings in Turkey: epidemiological and clinical aspects between the years 1995 and 2004 [PDF]
The most important health-threatening scorpions found in Turkey are; Androctonus crassicauda, Leiurus quinquestriatus, Mesobuthus gibbosus and M. eupeus species, all of which belong to the Buthidae family.
Yıldırım Cesaretli, Ozcan Ozkan
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