PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS ON EXTERNAL DISSIPATIVE LINK SYSTEM FOR SEISMIC PROTECTION OF LOW RISE R.C. BUILDINGS


Searching for a sign of exotic Aedes albopictus (Culicidae) introduction in major international seaports on Kyushu Island, Japan.

BackgroundThe Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has spread around the world.The migration was mainly mediated by maritime transportations.This species is known as an efficient vector for arboviruses, and it was responsible for the recent dengue outbreak in Tokyo, Japan.As the vector competence varies among geographical populations, and insect

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Aqueous humor adipokine profile of primary open angle glaucoma patients and cataract patients with or without metabolic disorders

AIM: To investigate the role of adipokines in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) by comparing the levels of these molecules in the aqueous humor among POAG patients and cataract patients with or without metabolic disorders.METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, aqueous Round Inserts humor samples of 22 eyes of POAG patients (POAG group), 24 eyes o

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