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Integrated ESR and PLT‐H Measurement Using the BC‐6800 Plus Hematology Analyzer: A Comprehensive Analytical Evaluation

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
This study evaluated the analytical performance of the Mindray BC‐6800 Plus hematology analyzer, focusing on integrated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and hybrid platelet counting (PLT‐H). Results demonstrated excellent background suppression, precision, linearity, and robustness across different modes and analyzers, confirming its reliability ...
Meilin Chen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Agassiz, Garman, Albatross, and the Collection of Deep-sea Fishes [PDF]

open access: yes, 1999
The first of Alexander Agassiz’ voyages on the U.S. Fish Commission steamer Albatross in 1891 yielded significant scientific results. This paper reviews the background of the voyage, including the career path that led Agassiz to the back deck of the ...
Hartel, Karsten E.   +2 more
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A Case Report of Systemic Sclerosis Complicated by Biventricular Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension and Review of Literature [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder whose aetiology is not fully understood. Skin fibrosis and visceral organs involvement are the hallmarks, and the heart could be disproportionately or subtly involved ...
Akinboro AO   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Pelvic pain and lower urinary tract symptoms; long‐term comparison between women with and without mid‐urethral sling insertion

open access: yesActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Women aged 50 or above, who have undergone mid‐urethral sling surgery 10–14 years earlier for stress urinary incontinence, report more pelvic pain than age‐matched women. Other lower urinary tract symptoms also seem to be more prevalent in women 50 years or above with previous surgery.
Anna Lundmark Drca   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

THE INFLUENCE OF BLOOD VOLUME AND STORAGE DURATION ON THE ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE (ESR) VALUE USING THE WESTERGREN METHOD

open access: yesJournal of Vocational Health Studies
Background: Hematological examination is conducted to determine the condition of blood and its components, which are used to establish a diagnosis, support a diagnosis, make a differential diagnosis, monitor disease progression, assess the severity of an
Inna Marlina   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A rapid method to estimate Westergren sedimentation rates [PDF]

open access: yesReview of Scientific Instruments, 2009
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a nonspecific but simple and inexpensive test that was introduced into medical practice in 1897. Although it is commonly utilized in the diagnosis and follow-up of various clinical conditions, ESR has several limitations including the required 60 min settling time for the test. Herein we introduce a novel use
Tamas, Alexy   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

A percutaneous needle biopsy technique for sampling the supraclavicular brown adipose tissue depot of humans. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) has been proposed as a potential target tissue against obesity and its related metabolic complications. Although the molecular and functional characteristics of BAT have been intensively studied in rodents, only a few studies ...
Annamalai, P   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

Analysing Higher Education Institutions' Role in Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic Literature Review Analysis and Future Directions

open access: yesBusiness Ethics, the Environment &Responsibility, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper examines the current state of the art regarding the contribution of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We conducted a Systematic Literature Review Analysis (SLRA), which integrates a traditional Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with Bibliographic Analysis (BA), on a
Pasquale Latella, Stefania Veltri
wiley   +1 more source

Letter and Recollections of Alexander Agassiz: The 1891 Albatross Expedition [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Presented here is another in the list of historic accounts of iconic research cruises of the USFC Steamer Albatross, this a reminiscence of the renowned scientist Alexander Agassiz edited by his son G. R.
Agassiz, G. R.
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Acceptability of Convenience Food Among Older People [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Independent living in their own home is currently an ideal shared by many older people. However, weakening physical strength and illness are often associated with nutritional risks. Convenience food is one option to ensure that nutritional needs are met,
Jallinoja, Piia Tuuli   +2 more
core   +1 more source

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