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Biomedical

An uncommon mimicker of renal malignancy: IgG4-related disease

Abstract Background Increased usage of cross sectional imaging for a variety of indications, in particular CT imaging, has led to an increased detection of renal and ureteric masses. Benign ureteric masses are rare, with 95% of identified tumours consisting of transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). Ig...
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Biomedical

Seminal papers in urology: anticholinergic therapy vs. onabotulinumtoxina for urgency urinary incontinence

AbstractIn this critical review, we explore the study design, strengths, and limitations of landmark trial “Anticholinergic therapy vs. onabotulinumtoxinA for urgency urinary incontinence”. This trial was the first to directly compare two key treatment options for urge urinary incontinence – anticholinergic medication and intravesical botox, and still influen...
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Social Science

Scientific Evidence for the Effectiveness of Mangrove Forests in Reducing Floods and Associated Hazards in Coastal Areas

The evidence for the capacity of mangrove forests for coastal protection gained more importance within the recent decade because of important international agreements, such as the Sustainable Development Goals and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. However, the degree to which researchers agree on the capacity of mangroves to reduce coastal hazards is not fully established. This...
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Biomedical

Acetazolamide for Bipolar Disorders: A Scoping Review

Acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, is used to treat a variety of ailments. It has been highlighted for its potential to benefit people with bipolar disorders, for whom there are clear current unmet treatment needs. This scoping review sought to synthesise all available evidence related to the potential effects of acetazolamide on symptoms related to bipolar disorder, acceptabil...
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Physics Maths Engineering

Optimal Predictive Torque Distribution Control System to Enhance Stability and Energy Efficiency in Electric Vehicles

This article presents a novel approach to address the critical issues of stable rotation and energy efficiency in electric vehicles (EVs). To achieve these objectives, we propose a comprehensive control system that leverages the power of optimization through optimal predictive control methods. The central idea revolves around minimizing the predicted tracking error for future time steps by...
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Biomedical

Screening Canola Genotypes for Resistance to Ammonium Toxicity

Soil ammonium toxicity can decrease plant growth, and many crop species have low resistance to ammonium, including canola, an economically important crop. Different genotypes may differ in their resistance to ammonium toxicity, and therefore determining if there are genotypes that exhibit variation in their ability to tolerate soil ammonium is a research priority. Here, we evaluate how soi...
Posted 4 months ago

Social Science

Retrofit Strategies for Alleviating Fuel Poverty and Improving Subjective Well-Being in the UK’s Social Housing

This research delves into the intricate realm of social housing flat units within tower blocks in Leicester, as a microcosm that serves as a perfect reflection of the larger problem of fuel poverty among social housing systems within the UK. The multifaceted approach intertwines energy efficiency upgrades, indoor comfort, and resident satisfaction. Rooted in a comprehensive methodology, th...
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Physics Maths Engineering

Radar-Based Pedestrian and Vehicle Detection and Identification for Driving Assistance

The introduction of advanced driver assistance systems has significantly reduced vehicle accidents by providing crucial support for high-speed driving and alerting drivers to imminent dangers. Despite these advancements, current systems still depend on the driver’s ability to respond to warnings effectively. To address this limitation, this research focused on developing a neural network...
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Biomedical

Progress on Electrochemical Sensing of Pharmaceutical Drugs in Complex Biofluids

Electrochemical detection, with its advantages of being rapid, multi-time point, compatible with cost-effective fabrication methods, and having the potential for miniaturization and portability, has great promise for point-of-care drug monitoring. However, a continuing challenge concerns the robust and sensitive electrochemical detection of pharmaceutical analytes from biological fluids. T...
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Biomedical

Hydrogel Use in Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a vascular disease of unknown etiology and can be categorized mainly into two types: non-traumatic and traumatic ONFH. Thus, understanding osteogenic–angiogenic coupling is of prime importance in finding a solution for the treatment of ONFH. Hydrogels are biomaterials that are similar to the extracellular matrix (ECM). As they are able to mimic...
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