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A better approach to the diagnosis of PE
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
A better approach to the diagnosis of PE: A simple diagnostic algorithm is all that's needed to safely and effectively reduce our reliance on CT pulmonary angiography to diagnose PE. PRACTICE CHANGER: Do not order computed ...
Crustal extension in North China since the Mesozoic: A numerical study
(KeAi Communications Co., 2019)
The ~1.8 billion years old North China Craton (NCC) has been thermally rejuvenated during the Mesozoic, experiencing two major phases of crustal extension and volcanism since then. The earlier phase of extension, lasted ...
Analysis of severe elevated thunderstorms over frontal surfaces using DCIN and DCAPE
(MDPI AG, 2019)
A 10-year study of elevated severe thunderstorms was performed using The National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database. A total of 80 elevated thunderstorm cases were identified, verified, and divided ...
A homozygous ADAMTS2 nonsense mutation in a Doberman Pinscher dog with Ehlers Danlos syndrome and extreme skin fragility
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2019)
An eight-week old Doberman Pinscher was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos syndrome based on the dog's hyper-mobile carpal, tarsal and stifle joints and abnormal skin. The skin was loose and hyper-elastic with several wounds and ...
Serious games for information literacy : a scoping review and design recommendations
(2019)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the literature on digital games designed or adapted for information literacy instruction, as well as practical design recommendations. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: ...
Do A-fib patients continue to benefit from vitamin K antagonists with advancing age?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q Do A-fib patients continue to benefit from vitamin K antagonists with advancing age? Evidence-based answer: yes, patients with atrial fibrillation who are between the ages of 50 and 90 years continue to benefit from ...
Is intra-articular platelet-rich plasma injection an effective treatment for knee OA?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: Is intra-articular platelet-rich plasma injection an effective treatment for knee OA? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: PROBABLY NOT, based on the balance of evidence. While low-quality evidence may suggest potential benefit, the ...
Green building literacy: a framework for advancing green building education
(Springer, 2019)
Background: Despite the increasing square footage of green buildings worldwide, green building expertise remains largely in the domain of building industry professionals. However, the performance of and advocacy for green ...
Mountain pine beetles and Colorado forests : findings from a re-survey of Colorado community residents
(2019)
North Central Colorado has experienced an extensive mountain pine beetle outbreak over the last 20 years. We conducted a survey of Colorado residents about their response to forest disturbance by mountain pine beetles in ...
Best timing for measuring orthostatic vital signs?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Best timing for measuring orthostatic vital signs? We typically take a blood pressure within 3 minutes of a patient rising from a supine to a standing position. But is that too long? PRACTICE CHANGER: Measure orthostatic ...
Multi-scale synthesis of historical fire regimes along the south-central US prairie-forest border
(SpringerOpen, 2019)
Background: Along the prairie-forest border in the south-central USA exists one of the most extensive areas of uncut forest in the nation ([greater than]323 750 hectares), providing unique potential for developing multi-century ...