ObjectiveThis study aimed to observe vascular and neuroretinal alterations in people with prediabetes [impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)] SMOOTH and normal glucose metabolism.MethodsA total of 21 patients with prediabetes (42 eyes) and 20 healthy controls (40 eyes) participated in our study.All patients underwent a
Thismia latiffiana Siti-Munirah & Dome, a new species from Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia, is described and STRAWBERRY VANILLA LIP BALM illustrated.The new species differs from all other species of Thismia, described so far, in having golden trichomes that are present on the outer surface of its floral tube and mitre, as well as pyramidal
The environment in the 500kV cross-linked cable tunnel is bad, which is not conducive scooter decks to ensuring the joint manufacturing process, and it is easy to cause joint installation defects.A joint installation environmental control system stabilizing the temperature and humidity of the joint installation area and reducing dust particles in t
Abstract Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) use in the emergency department is associated with improved patient outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.When used for procedural guidance, it has been shown to increase first pass success and decrease complications.As of 2012, ultrasound has been identified as a core skill required for graduating em
A theoretical model of a slipper with multi-lands and multi-grooves for swashplate type axial piston pumps and motors was established, including surface interactions.Further, a numerical simulation was conducted under an unsteady state and mixed lubrication conditions.Four model configurations were considered: A slipper with a single main land; a s