Esophageal stenosis secondary to severe loxoscelism: A case report
ABSTRACT Loxoscelism is a public health issue in tropical countries, particularly in Brazil. It can affect children of all ages and may lead to severe and irreversible injuries. We report the case of an infant who suffered a severe loxoscelism accident in the cervical region, progressing to esophageal stricture requiring multiple dilations. Fortunately,
Lucas Rocha Alvarenga +3 more
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Comparative venomics suggests an evolutionary adaption of spider venom from predation to defense. [PDF]
Lüddecke T +8 more
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Abstract Background Inadequate nutrition is a leading factor in global health challenges, particularly in sub‐Saharan Africa, where malnutrition and hunger remain widespread. Fig‐leaf gourd (Cucurbita ficifolia), a nutrient‐dense African leafy vegetable, is readily available to low‐income populations and holds promise for improving micronutrient intake
J. M. Gachoya +2 more
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The arachnological collection at the Natural History Museum of Bern (NMBE), Switzerland: scope, history, and significance. [PDF]
Kranz-Baltensperger Y, Kropf C, Sann M.
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Maize‐derived arabinoxylans modulate starch pasting, gel structure, and retrogradation
Abstract BACKGROUND Starch–fiber interactions play a paramount role in determining the functional quality and stability of starch‐based food products. This study systematically examined how maize arabinoxylans (MAX) influences the hydration, pasting, textural, and microstructural properties of maize starch gels.
Nicola Gasparre +2 more
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The significance of woody vegetation's nonproductive elements for the overwintering of key biocontrol agents in intensively used agricultural areas. [PDF]
Niedobová J, Kudláček T.
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On Three Spider Mites of Schizotetranychus from Japan (With 35 Text-figures)
Shôzô Ehara
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ABSTRACT Vegetation succession in aquatic and littoral habitats has received much less attention than terrestrial habitats have. We sampled differently aged successional stages at five different types of post‐mining sites, that is, sandpits, stone quarries, clay quarries, brown coal spoil heaps and black coal subsidences, across the Czech Republic ...
Anna Müllerová +2 more
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Induced Proximity Approach Enables the Recombinant Production of Polyphosphorylated Silk Proteins with Improved Adhesiveness. [PDF]
Möttönen NB +6 more
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