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Efficacy and safety of laxatives for chronic constipation in long-term care settings: A systematic review
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2018 , Article Review)
What is known and objective: Constipation is a common disorder among long-term care (LTC) patients due to several factors. However, there are no systematic reviews investigating the use of laxatives for chronic constipation ...
Limits and possible solutions in quantum dot organic solar cells
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article Review)
In this review article, we present recent advancements in the field of organic photovoltaics (OPV) that have been achieved through the applications of quantum dots (QDs). We describe the leading experimental accomplishments ...
A potential link between oxidative stress and endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in systemic sclerosis
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Systemic sclerosis (SSc), an autoimmune disease that is associated with a number of genetic and environmental risk factors, is characterized by progressive fibrosis and microvasculature damage in the skin, lungs, heart, ...
AMP-activated protein kinase as a drug target in chronic kidney disease
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Bentham Science Publishers B.V.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition increasingly affecting millions of individuals worldwide and is ranked as the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) ...
Direct Oral Anticoagulant Use in Atypical Thrombosis-Related Conditions
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SAGE Publications Inc.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Objective: To review the published literature for evidence of the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) when used in the management of atypical thrombosis-related conditions. Data Sources: A comprehensive ...
Graphene-based nanopore approaches for DNA sequencing: A literature review
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article Review)
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the blueprint of life as it encodes all genetic information. In genetic disorder such as gene fusion, copy number variation (CNV) and single nucleotide polymorphism, DNA sequencing is used ...
Architecture of Viral RNA Helicases; HCV Helicase as Antiviral Target
(2018 , Article Review)
Around 80% of known viruses comprise of RNA and its specific RNA helicases that are vital for most RNA metabolism
includingpre-mRNA splicing, translation,initiation, and ribosome biogenesis. The viral helicases are crucial ...
Internet marketing adoption by iranian distribution industry: An attempt to understand the reality
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IGI Global
, 2018 , Article Review)
This article describes how although the internet has become a significant platform for the advancement of marketing strategies and developments, there have been inadequate empirical research efforts concerning its adoption ...
Laboratory challenges in the diagnosis of hepatitis E virus.
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Microbiology Society
, 2018 , Article Review)
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an RNA virus that is an important cause of both acute and chronic hepatitis worldwide. To date, there are eight HEV genotypes that can infect mammals. HEV-1 and HEV-2 infect exclusively humans, ...
Design for sustainable manufacturing: Approach, implementation, and assessment
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MDPI AG
, 2018 , Article Review)
The implementation of sustainable systems is an essential requirement in modern manufacturing, in order to minimize the environmental and health concerns, and conserves energy and natural resources. The sustainable ...