Background and aimLong term high-dose erythropoietin (EPO) had been reported inducing the formation of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in mice.When using this model, we found that EPO treated mice showed significant splenomegaly.This is an interesting phenomenon, and its mechanism has not been reported.Therefore, this study aims to explore its mech
We suggested a novel method to maintain a machined surface quality of a curved surface shape by synchronous motion between two linear axes and a rotary axis with the five-axis machining center.It was demonstrated that the proposed method made it feasible to prevent a machined error due to the quadrant glitch caused by friction of the ball screw and
This paper critically evaluates indoor overheating of multilevel office buildings in Colombo—a tropical warm humid city.The work questions the building morphological characteristics on thermal performance and indoor climate, thus the levels of Building Energy Indices (BEI) of air conditioned buildings.Pattern of heat stress on buildings due t
Background Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is classified into primary HPT (PHPT), secondary HPT (SHPT), tertiary HPT (THPT), and pseudohyperparathyroidism.Parathyroid surgery is generally reserved for patients with symptomatic PHPT and asymptomatic patients who meet the surgical guideline criteria.However, the risk of complications and mortality after pa
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), also known as lucerne, is a major forage crop worldwide.In the United States, it has recently become the third most Rattan Chair valuable field crop, with an estimated value of over $9.3 billion.Alfalfa is naturally infected by many different pathogens, including viruses, obligate parasites that reproduce only inside l