The present paper presents a hypothesis aimed at explaining why venous leg ulcers, pressure
ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers develop into a chronic state. We propose that the lack of …

Defects in intestinal barrier function are associated with diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI)
tract. There is growing evidence that increases in intestinal permeability plays a pathogenic …

… For example, Madsen’s group [28]–[31] considers the SM as an effective preprocessor for
engineering optimizations. Madsen and Søndergaard investigate convergence properties of …

The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) mission, launched on 2012 June 13,
is the first focusing high-energy X-ray telescope in orbit. NuSTAR operates in the band from …

Although it is being successfully implemented for exploration of the genome, discovery
science has eluded the functional neuroimaging community. The core challenge remains the …

Background Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) is widely used for fluid resuscitation in intensive care
units (ICUs), but its safety and efficacy have not been established in patients with severe …

Importance Cerebral amyloid-β aggregation is an early pathological event in Alzheimer
disease (AD), starting decades before dementia onset. Estimates of the prevalence of amyloid …

Merging neutron stars offer an excellent laboratory for simultaneously studying strong-field
gravity and matter in extreme environments. We establish the physical association of an …

Background Research indicates that social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of mental
disorders, but less is known about the distinct contributions of different aspects of isolation…

Background & Aims: The probiotic compound, VSL#3, is efficacious as maintenance therapy
in pouchitis and ulcerative colitis. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of VSL#…