Publications by authors named "B F MACH"

It is common to routinely prescribe gastric ulcer prophylaxis with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) when administering high-dose glucocorticoids (GC) (> 30 mg/day of prednisone equivalent) or during prolonged time (> 15 days). This routine is due to a risk profile considered safe for PPIs in comparison to the possible severe consequences of developing a gastric ulcer. Given the numerous adverse effects associated with PPIs, it is preferable to question the risk-benefit balance when prescribing them.

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In recent years, there has been growing interest in the prediction of financial market trends, due to its potential applications in the real world. Unlike traditional investment avenues such as the stock market, the foreign exchange (Forex) market revolves around two primary types of orders that correspond with the market's direction: upward and downward. Consequently, forecasting the behaviour of the Forex behaviour market can be simplified into a binary classification problem to streamline its complexity.

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The determination of I and T subunits of cardiac troponin isoforms are the biochemical gold standard for the detection of myocardial distress. The advent of so-called highly sensitive measurements has optimized the diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes at the cost of making the diagnostic approach more complex and increasing sensitivity to analytical interference. This article presents a case of macrotroponinemia, characterized by circulating IgG-troponin T immunocomplexes, in order to raise prescribers' awareness of the critical interpretation of high and persistent cardiac troponin values.

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There are widespread public efforts to conserve wildlife in urbanized landscapes via the installation of nursery-grown plants that support Lepidoptera taxa. Insecticides are commonly used during nursery production to suppress key plant pests, and many products have extended periods of toxicity and affect a wide range of herbivore taxa. While there are plentiful toxicological data on bee species, predominantly the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera L.

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