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Changes in the atmospheric circulation conditions and regional climatic characteristics in two remote regions since the mid-20th century
(MDPI AG, 2019)
A meridional Northern Hemisphere (NH) circulation epoch, which began in 1957, is marked by changes in the temperature and precipitation regimes over southwest Russia and central USA depending on the occurrence of NH ...
Changes in global blocking character in recent decades
(MDPI AG, 2019)
A global blocking climatology published by this group for events that occurred during the late 20th century examined a comprehensive list of characteristics that included block intensity (BI). In addition to confirming the ...
Evaluating k-nearest neighbor (kNN) imputation models for species-level aboveground forest biomass mapping in Northeast China
(MDPI AG, 2019)
Quantifying spatially explicit or pixel-level aboveground forest biomass (AFB) across large regions is critical for measuring forest carbon sequestration capacity, assessing forest carbon balance, and revealing changes in ...
APR-246 alone and in combination with a phosphatidylserine-targeting antibody inhibits lung metastasis of human triple-negative breast cancer cells in nude mice
(Dove Medical Press Ltd., 2019)
Background: Approximately 15-20 percent of all human breast cancers are classified as triple-negative because they lack estrogen and progesterone receptors and Her-2-neu, which are commonly targeted by chemotherapeutic ...
Effects of dry or wet conditions during the preweaning phase on subsequent feedlot performance and carcass composition of beef cattle
(Oxford University Press, 2019)
Our objective was to determine the effects of dry and wet conditions during the preweaning on subsequent feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of beef cattle. Steers (n = 7,432) and heifers (n = 2,361) finished ...
Conformal symmetry, accelerated observers, and nonlocality
(MDPI AG, 2019)
The acceleration transformations form a 4-parameter Abelian subgroup of the conformal group of Minkowski spacetime. The passive interpretation of acceleration transformations leads to a congruence of uniformly accelerated ...
Decreased temperature with increasing elevation decreases the end-season leaf-to-wood reallocation of resources in deciduous betula ermanii cham. trees
(MDPI AG, 2019)
Global air temperature has increased and continues to increase, especially in high latitude and high altitude areas, which may affect plant resource physiology and thus plant growth and productivity. The resource remobilization ...
Herbaceous encroachment from mountain birch forests to alpine tundra plant communities through above- and belowground competition
(MDPI AG, 2019)
Alpine plant communities are highly sensitive to global warming. One of the consequences of the warming is encroachment by herbaceous plants from forests at low elevations into alpine ecosystems. In the Changbai Mountains, ...
Can unintended pregnancies be reduced by dispensing a year's worth of hormonal contraception?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q. Can unintended pregnancies be reduced by dispensing a year's worth of hormonal contraception? Evidence-based answer: probably, although studies that looked directly at this outcome are limited. A systematic review showed ...
Does using e-cigarettes cigarette smoking in adolescents?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: Does using e-cigarettes cigarette smoking in adolescents? Evidence-based answer: Probably. Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use by adolescents is associated with a 2- to 4-fold increase in cigarette smoking over the ...
Time to conception after miscarriage : how long to wait?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: Time to conception after miscarriage: how long to wait? Evidence-based answer: an interpregnancy interval (IPI) of < 6 months following miscarriage is associated with an increased live birth rate in subsequent pregnancy, ...
Does withholding an ACE inhibitor or ARB before surgery improve outcomes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: Does withholding an ACE inhibitor or ARB before surgery improve outcomes? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: A GUARDED YES, because the evidence of benefit is from observational studies and applies to noncardiac surgery. Withholding ...
Electric field tuning of the anomalous Hall effect at oxide interfaces
(Nature Publishing Group, 2019)
Anomalous Hall effect is the phenomenon where the transport properties of the spin-polarized electrons are governed by the spin-orbit coupling that couples the orbital and spin degrees of freedom of the electron. Here we ...
Do probiotics reduce C diff risk in hospitalized patients?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Do probiotics reduce C diff risk in hospitalized patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis says, "Yes," but that doesn't necessarily mean they will start appearing on hospital formularies. Practice changer: Start ...
Should you switch the DAPT agent one month after ACS?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Should you switch the DAPT agent one month after ACS? A randomized controlled trial says "Yes," but current guidelines say "No." PRACTICE CHANGER: Switch to clopidogrel from one of the newer P2Y12 blockers 1 month after ...
Supplemental oxygen : more isn't always better
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Supplemental oxygen: more isn't always better. A recent study says that in certain populations supplemental oxygen above certain levels can increase mortality. PRACTICE CHANGER Do not use liberal oxygen therapy (SpO2> 96%) ...
Nobel deeds
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 2019)
"When Professor Emeritus George Smith answered the phone at his Columbia home on Oct. 3, 2018, the overseas connection was bad, but the news was very good. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences had awarded him a Nobel Prize ...
Can vitamin D prevent acute respiratory infections?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Can vitamin D prevent acute respiratory infections? A systematic review and meta-analysis says Yes, but the dosages used may not be what you'd expect. PRACTICE CHANGER: Reduce acute respiratory tract infections in those ...
Does left atrial appendage closure reduce stroke rates as well as oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet meds in A-fib patients?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: Does left atrial appendage closure reduce stroke rates as well as oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet meds in A-fib patients? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the Watchman device ...
Less is more when it comes to ketorolac for pain
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Less is more when it comes to ketorolac for pain. It's time to review our dosing with ketorolac for acute pain management. PRACTICE CHANGER: Using a low dose (10 mg) of intravenous ketorolac for moderate to severe acute ...