In 2007, a novel bunyavirus was found in Henan Province, China and named fever, thrombocytopenia and leukocytopenia syndrome virus (FTLSV); since then, FTLSV has been found in ticks and animals in many Chinese Garnish Stations / Bar Caddies provinces.Human-to-human transmission has been documented, indicating that FTLSV should be considered a poten
Main Problem: Robotic-assisted techniques are common for living-donor nephrectomy.While robotic stapling offers increased surgeon control, there is limited comparative data versus laparoscopic linear stapler use for ligation of renal vessels.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 32 consecutive robotic-assisted donor nephrectomies by a single surgeon
Abstract Background Liver fibrosis is a wound-healing response to tissue injury and inflammation hallmarked by the extracellular matrix (ECM) protein deposition in the liver parenchyma and tissue remodelling.Different cell types of the liver are known to play distinct roles in liver injury response.Hepatocytes and liver endothelial cells receive mo
The present study was carried out to examine the effect of the "Ibasyo" (the person who eases one's mind) and emotional intelligence REPLICAS (EI) on self-esteem and loneliness.Five hundred and eight Japanese undergraduates were asked to choose one of the alternatives (e.g., myself, mother, friend) to answer the question "Who is
Crystal nucleation and growth are first order processes captured in volcanic rocks and record important information about the rates of magmatic processes and chemical evolution of magmas during their ascent and eruption.We have studied glass-rich andesitic tephras from the Central Plateau of the Southern Taupo Volcanic Zone by electron- and ion-mic