Serum alpha-1 acid glycoprotein and gallstone risk in US adult women: a cross-sectional analysis of the NHANES by Xiaocheng Li, Peiling He

“…Compared to the first tertile (T1), the third AGP tertile (T3) had an OR of 1.87 (95% CI: 1.11, 3.14; p = 0.030). Smoothed curve analysis indicated a positive relationship between AGP and gallstone risk. …”
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CPP: a path planning method taking into account obstacle shadow hiding by Ruixin Zhang, Qing Xu, Youneng Su, Ruoxu Chen, Kai Sun, Fengchang Li, Guo Zhang

“…We also proposed a Minimum-Jerk Trajectory Optimization method with controllable path noise points, which enhanced path smoothness and reduced predictability. Comparative analysis showed that CPP significantly outperformed five other algorithms—RRT, Improved B-RRT, RRT*, Informed RRT*, and Potential Field-by reducing running time by 46.01% to 93.3%, increasing path safety by 10.42% to 83.44%, and improving path smoothness, making it particularly effective for path planning in tactical scenarios involving unmanned vehicles.…”
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Citrus Pest Quick Guide: Citrus Leafminer by Jamie D Burrow, Lauren M Diepenbrock

“…Burrow and published by the Entomology and Nematology Department presents the life cycle of the citrus leafminer and provides several photos of the pest and the damage it causes to assist in identification. …”
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Citrus Pest Quick Guide: Brown Soft Scale by Lauren Diepenbrock, Jamie D Burrow

“…Burrow and published by the Entomology and Nematology Department presents the life cycle of brown soft scale and provides several photos of the pest and the damage it causes to assist in identification. …”
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Citrus Pest Quick Guide: Diaprepes Root Weevil by Lauren M Diepenbrock, Jamie D Burrow

“…Burrow and published by the Entomology and Nematology Department presents the life cycle of the Diaprepes root weevil and provides several photos of the pest and the damage it causes to assist in identification. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1249 …”
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Object identity representation occurs early in the archerfish visual system by Svetlana Volotsky, Ronen Segev

“…Abstract Archerfish hunt by shooting a jet of water at aerial targets, a behavior used to study their visual processing by presenting a set of images on a screen above the water tank and observing the behavioral response. …”
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Research Progress of Perioperative Anesthesia Management in Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy by LIN Shuantong, SU Xiaojun, CAO Dequan

“…However, inappropriate use of positive inotropic drugs may lead to serious consequences that are difficult to reverse. Therefore, how to smoothly navigate through the perioperative period and ensure clinical safety poses a great challenge for anesthesiologists. …”
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Digital Photography and Photographic Editing by Ricky Telg

“…WC094, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Ricky Telg, is first in a three-part series that offers tips on taking good digital photos and addresses the basics of digital photography. …”
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Digital Photography Composition Techniques by Ricky Telg

“…WC095, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Ricky Telg, presents techniques for organizing the subject through the viewfinder of a digital camera — how to hold the camera properly, angles, “rule of thirds” lines, depth of field, background distractions, and types of photos. Includes footnotes. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2010. …”
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Penerapan Logika Fuzzy Dan Metode Profile Matching Pada Sistem Pakar Medis Untuk Diagnosis Covid-19 Dan Penyakit Lain by Rusliyawati Rusliyawati, Agus Wantoro, Erliyan Redy Susanto

“…Symptoms of COVID-19 infection in the form of cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, and diarrhea are similar to other diseases, making it difficult for doctors to distinguish between COVID-19 infection or other diseases, so a diagnosis is needed. …”
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Effect of polishing methods on Candida albicans adhesion and contributing factors in heat-cured acrylic dentures: an in-vitro comparative study by Shahrukh Ali Khan, Zulfiqar Ali Mirani, Taimur Khalid, Engr Muhammad Wasiq Ali Khan, Ziaullah Choudhary, Syed Murtaza Raza Kazmi

“…While polishing techniques improve surface smoothness, their effects on water sorption and free surface energy, which are critical to microbial adhesion, remain understudied. …”
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Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Rabies by Samantha M. Wisely, Holly K. Ober

“…It kills infected humans and animals if they are not treated shortly after exposure. Rabies can be prevented, but it cannot be cured once symptoms become evident. …”
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Intracardiac Ectopic Thyroid Tissue: A Case Report by Hira Nasir, Azra Bashir, Faria Waqar Khan, Aribah Atiq, Akhtar Sohail Chughtai

“… We present the case of a 36-year-old female who visited the OPD of a local hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, with history of chest pain, shortness of breath and palpitations. Echocardiogram and transesophageal echocardiography revealed right ventricular outflow tract mass, dilated coronary sinus and atrial septal defect. …”
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Florida's Bats: Velvety Free-Tailed Bat by Holly K. Ober, Terry J. Doonan, Emily H. Evans

“…These bats emerge from their roosts earlier than most other bats, often shortly before sunset. This 2-page fact sheet explains how to differentiate velvety free-tailed bats from Brazilian free-tailed bats and Florida bonneted bats. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) by Nicole Casuso, Hugh Smith

“…Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Silverleaf Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci by Nicole Casuso, Hugh Smith

“…Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Broad Mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) by Nicole Casuso, Hugh A. Smith

“…Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. …”
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Pest Identification Guides: Potato Aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae by Nicole Casuso, Hugh Smith

“…Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Common Blossom Thrips by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith

“…Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Tobacco Thrips Frankliniella fusca (Hinds) by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith

“…Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. …”
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