Abstract Background Chronic lung disease (CLD) in the preterm newborn is associated with inflammation and fibrosis.Platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB), a potent chemotactic growth factor, may mediate the fibrotic component of CLD.The objectives of this study were to determine if tracheal aspirate (TA) concentrations of PDGF-BB increase the
This essay explores theatrical drama alongside aspects of religious dimensionality David Tracy analyzes in terms of limit experience, limit language, and limit questions.The claim is that metatheatrical forms can correlate Snorkel with limit dimensions, a correlation which may prove as pertinent as ritual for linking drama with religious experience
We quantitatively study cavitation damage non-invasively, in-place and Hair Kit time-resolved at microsecond resolution.A single, laser-induced bubble is generated in an aqueous NaCl solution close to the surface of an aluminum sample.High-speed chronoamperometry is used to record the corrosion current flowing between the sample and an identical al
Abstract Background Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) are commonly used in medical school admissions.However, it has been consistently found that native speakers tend to score higher on SJTs than non-native speakers, which can be particularly problematic in the admission context due to the potential risk of limited fairness.Besides type of SJT, awa