Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a commonly inherited renal disorder caused by defects in the PKD1 or PKD2 genes.ADPKD is associated with significant morbidity, and is a major underlying cause of end-stage renal failure (ESRF).Commonly, treatment options are limited to the management of hypertension, cardiovascular risk facto
BackgroundPatients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), who suffer from impaired physical function and fatigue, may have difficulties with grocery shopping and preparing meals.Also, to improve symptoms, patients often experiment with diets but seldom consult a dietitian.Although this could lead to a nutritiously deprived diet, an up-to-date, thorough de
Recently, as humans have become increasingly interested in ocean resources, underwater vehicle-manipulator systems (UVMSs) have played an increasingly important role in ocean exploitation.To Construction realize precise operation in underwater narrow spaces, the fly arm underwater vehicle manipulator system (FAUVMS) is proposed with manipulators as
Abstract Dermatological conditions may be complicated by Staphylococcus spp.infections influencing skin and nasal microbiota.We investigated the associations between the resident nasal microbiota of shelter dogs with and without dermatological conditions carrying methicillin-resistant and -sensitive Staphylococcus spp.Nasal sampling of 16 dogs wi