There is generally good evidence that pain management interventions that include self-management strategies can substantially reduce disability and improve psychological well-being in patients with… (More)
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In an era of increasing demands to provide high-quality health care, surgeons need an accurate preoperative risk assessment tool to facilitate informed decision-making for themselves and… (More)
We have isolated and characterized argininosuccinate lyase (ASL; EC 4.3.2.1) from the photosynthetic green alga, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. The general properties of Chlamydomonas ASL are very… (More)
BACKGROUND
In early 2015, clinicians throughout Zambia noted a range of unpredictable adverse events after the administration of propofol, including urticaria, bronchospasm, profound hypotension, and… (More)
RATIONALE
Traditionally, hydrogen/deuterium exchange (HDX) reactions are done in the solution phase. This usually involves incubating the protein with a suitable deuterating agent then acidifying the… (More)
Various factors have been identified that influence the robust phenomenon of novelty preference in infants. The present study consisted of two experiments that investigated whether conditioned… (More)
The effects of daily maternal exercise on fetal-placental growth and development and the associated changes in uteroplacental blood flow were studied in pregnant rats. Pregnant females were exercised… (More)
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Behavioural exposure methods can reduce pain-avoidance behaviours, but outcomes vary. One possible explanation is that patients employ cognitive (experiential) avoidance during behavioural… (More)
The burden of disease from bacterial meningitis is highest in low-income countries (1). Early initiation of antibiotic therapy is important in reducing the risk for mortality. Current treatment… (More)
The P-300 event-related brain potential was monitored during simulated traffic signal tasks for 10 subjects who were tested at three levels of mean blood alcohol content: 0.00%, 0.06%, and 0.13%. A… (More)