Water-soluble inorganic (WSI) ions are major components of ambient air PM2.5 (particulate matter of diameter ≤2.5 μm); however, their potential health effects are understudied. On C57BL/6 mice, we ...

His93Gly sperm whale myoglobin (H93G Mb) has the proximal histidine ligand removed to create a cavity for exogenous ligand binding, providing a remarkably versatile template for the preparation of ...

ABSTRACT. Objective: To report an initial experience with a digital drainage system during the postoperative period of pediatric thoracic surgery. Methods: This was a prospective observational study ...

We read with interest the article by Qureshi and colleagues describing thoracic ultrasound (TUS) characteristics for the detection of malignant pleural effusions.1 This relatively simple bedside ...

Due to prolonged incorrect sitting posture, upper body musculoskeletal disorders (UBMDs) are largely widespread among sedentary workers. Monitoring employees’ sitting behaviors could be of great help ...

GORD can occur when the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS, the ring of muscle at the bottom of the oesophagus) does not work properly, or if the LOS moves above the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity.