Objective As one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is highly heterogeneous with varied clinical features and diverse gestational complications among individuals.The patients with PCOS have 2-fold higher risk of preterm labor which is associated with substantial infant morbidity and
Squeeze film dampers (SFDs) are components used in many industrial applications, ranging from turbochargers to jet engines.SFDs are applied when the vibration levels or some instability threatens the safe operation of the machine.However, modeling these components is difficult and somewhat counterintuitive due to the multiple complex phenomena invo
Intranasal medications are used to treat various nasal disorders.However, their effects on olfaction remain unknown.Zicam (zinc gluconate; Matrixx Initiatives, Inc), a homeopathic substance marketed to alleviate cold symptoms, has been implicated in olfactory dysfunction.Here, we investigated Zicam and several common intranasal agents for their eff
Abstract Background Prospective study protocols and registrations can play a significant role in reducing incomplete or selective reporting of primary biomedical research, because they are pre-specified blueprints which are available for the evaluation of, and comparison with, full reports.However, inconsistencies between protocols or registrations
Mosquitoes are significant vectors, responsible for transmitting serious infectious diseases, including the recent epidemics here of global significance caused by, for example, Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya viruses.The chemical insecticides in use for mosquito control are toxic and ineffective due to the development of resistance to them.The new app