Analysis of the Patient Information Quality and Readability on Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) on the Internet

Objective.Patients are increasingly using the Internet to inform themselves of health-related topics and procedures, including EGD.We analyzed the quality of information and readability of websites after a search on 3 different search engines.Methods.We used an assessment tool for website quality analysis that we developed in addition to using vali

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Narcotic detection dogs: an overview of high-performance animals

ABSTRACT: Considered one of the best odor detectors, dogs go through a rigorous selection and training process.Based on learning theories, Crimping Tool modern techniques are used for dog training, respecting individual characteristics, efficiency, and well-being.Since narcotics detection work is perceived as a “play” for the dog, in Step Drive

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Protease-activated receptor 2 promotes clearance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection by inducing cAMP-Rac1 signaling in alveolar macrophages

Efficient phagocytosis of pathogens by the innate immune system during infectious injury is vital for restoring tissue integrity.Impaired phagocytosis, such as in the case of infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a broad-spectrum antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacterium, can lead to a life threatening lung disorder, acute lung injury (ALI).Evi

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