The elderly are at increased risk of both hearing loss (HL) and osteoporosis. Bone mineral density (BMD) has been putatively linked to HL. However, the roles of serum calcium concentrations and vitamin D status have yet to be elucidated.

The purpose of this study was to examine the relation between vitamin D status, parathyroid hormone…[Read more]

In this study, photonic crystals with a partial bandgap are demonstrated in the visible region using single-crystal diamonds. STA-9090 Quasi-three-dimensional photonic crystal structures are fabricated in the surface of the single-crystal diamonds using a tetrahedron Faraday cage that enables angled dry etching in three directions simultaneously.…[Read more]

Since COVID-19-associated coagulopathy is a very dynamic process, the phenotype can change during the course of infection and in response to anticoagulation therapy. Data from published literature provide evidence that the combination of rotational thromboelastometry and SCT analysis is helpful in detecting hemostasis issues, guiding anticoagulant…[Read more]

It meets the requirements of stability, ease of use, maintainability, and online monitoring in industrial applications.Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) (amnestic or non-amnestic) has different clinical and neuropsychological characteristics, and its evolution is heterogeneous. Cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF), such as hypertension, diabetes, or…[Read more]

The presence of familial translocations was a common finding, thus emphasizing the need for familiar testing for further genetic counselling.

To our knowledge, this is the first case in which a translocation (2;12) is reported in a patient with Turner syndrome and confirmed by conventional cytogenetics, FISH and molecular genetics. Clinical…[Read more]