Adenovirus Type 7 causing severe lower respiratory tract infection in immunocompetent adults: a comparison of two contrasting cases from an intensive care unit in North West England

Objectives: Severe lower respiratory tract infection caused by adenovirus is well described in immunocompromised hosts and can cause significant morbidity and mortality.We compare and contrast the clinical presentation, radiological, and virological features of two rare cases in Course a pied - Femme - Vetements - Manteau - Impermeable immunocompet

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STUDY CONCERNING THE INFLUENCE OF CERTAIN HYDROPHILIC AUXILIARIES ON THE PROPERTIES OF THE PLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE POROUS FILMS Part II-HYGIENIC PROPERTIES

The purpose of this paper was to obtain certain PVC films with improved hygienic properties, with applications both in the artificial leather industry and in other domains.This was done by introducing certain hydrophilic auxiliaries with free chemical functions into the chemical structure of the PVC films, such as: collagen hydrolysates (CH), hydro

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Ferrofluidic thermal switch in a magnetocaloric device

Summary: Thermal switches are advanced heat-management devices that represent a new opportunity to improve the energy efficiency and power density ORG CORN GRITS/POLENTA of caloric devices.In this study we have developed a numerical model to analyze the operation and the performance of static thermal switches in caloric refrigeration.The investigat

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Insights in the development in the pathogenesis of melasma

The pathogenesis of melasma is complicated.Genetic predisposition, female sex hormone and photoaging play predominant roles in melasma.While the current research in this field has focused on the effects of female sex Accessory hormone and ultraviolet on the melanogenesis, melanin transportation and distribution through paracrine regulation by kerat

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