Pelvic dimensions on preoperative imaging can identify poor-quality resections after laparoscopic low anterior resection for mid- and low rectal cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07209-8
Abstract: High-quality surgery is essential for optimal oncologic outcomes in rectal cancer, but total mesorectal excision (TME) can be difficult for mid- and low rectal cancers. Preoperative identification of patients at risk for difficult TME may… read more here.
Keywords: quality; poor quality; rectal cancer; mid low ... See more keywords
Lightweight cement-free alkali-activated slag plaster for the structural retrofit and energy upgrading of poor quality masonry walls
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2019.103341
Abstract: Abstract The paper deals with the development of an innovative Portland-free lightweight structural plaster to improve the seismic performance and the energy efficiency of poor quality stone masonry buildings. In particular, one-part alkali-activated slag-based mortars… read more here.
Keywords: alkali activated; alkali; poor quality; energy ... See more keywords
Dewatering of Poor-Quality Bitumen Froth: Induction Time and Mixing Effects
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b01613
Abstract: The impact of mixing conditions on the removal of water and solids from high-water, poor-quality bitumen froth was explored. Naphtha diluent and a demulsifier were added to improve removal of water and solids from bitumen… read more here.
Keywords: quality; poor quality; mixing effects; quality bitumen ... See more keywords
Are poor quality data just random responses?: A crowdsourced study of delay discounting in alcohol use disorder.
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DOI: 10.1037/pha0000549
Abstract: Crowdsourced methods of data collection such as Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) have been widely adopted in addiction science. Recent reports suggest an increase in poor quality data on MTurk, posing a challenge to the validity… read more here.
Keywords: quality; delay discounting; quality data; poor quality ... See more keywords
102 A delay in maternal zygotic transition may lead to early embryonic loss in poor-quality bovine blastocysts
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DOI: 10.1071/rdv32n2ab102
Abstract: Increased genetic potential and performance of dairy cows has coincided with a decline in fertility. Early embryonic mortality accounts for 75-80% of this decline in fertility, costing the industry over $1.28 trillion worldwide. Despite advancements… read more here.
Keywords: quality; poor quality; embryo mortality; maternal zygotic ... See more keywords
Does embryo quality at transfer affect obstetric outcomes and placental findings?
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DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dead045
Abstract: STUDY QUESTION Do obstetric outcomes and placental findings in pregnancies conceived with IVF vary according to embryo quality? SUMMARY ANSWER Pregnancies following the transfer of lower-quality embryos were associated with a higher rate of low-lying… read more here.
Keywords: transfer; quality; group; obstetric outcomes ... See more keywords
Molecular detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in poor-quality cough specimens.
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DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001239
Abstract: Clinical specimens unfit for laboratory processing represent missed opportunities for diagnosing tuberculosis. Poor-quality cough specimens (n=61) from presumptive tuberculosis cases were cultured and GeneXpert MTB/RIF (Xpert) successfully performed on samples transferred by flocked swab into… read more here.
Keywords: poor quality; tuberculosis poor; cough specimens; tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Factors affecting colostrum quality in Australian pasture‐based dairy herds
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DOI: 10.1111/avj.12643
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting colostrum quality in dairy cattle. METHODS Colostrum samples were collected from lactating dairy cows (n = 990) from nine commercial dairy herds in south-west Victoria. Colostrum… read more here.
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Diagnostic characteristics of refractometry cut‐off points for the estimation of immunoglobulin G concentration in mare colostrum
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DOI: 10.1111/evj.13568
Abstract: Abstract Background Feeding foals with poor quality colostrum predisposes them to failure of passive transfer (FPT). FPT is a major risk factor for neonatal infections. Objectives To assess the optimal cut‐offs for the optical (OR)… read more here.
Keywords: quality colostrum; colostrum; quality; cut ... See more keywords
Are we doing enough to prevent poor-quality antimalarial medicines in the developing world?
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5521-7
Abstract: BackgroundMalaria is a deadly parasitic disease that affects more than 3 billion people worldwide, in predominantly resource-poor countries. Despite malaria being preventable and treatable, a large number of adults and children, mostly in Africa, die… read more here.
Keywords: antimalarial medicines; quality; poor quality; number ... See more keywords
A simplified checklist for the visual inspection of finished pharmaceutical products: a way to empower frontline health workers in the fight against poor-quality medicines
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DOI: 10.1186/s40545-020-00211-9
Abstract: Background Substandard and falsified medicines, mainly prevalent in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), cause avoidable morbidity and mortality, and put at stake the performance of health systems. They may be prevented by an adequate implementation… read more here.
Keywords: quality; poor quality; simplified checklist; health workers ... See more keywords