Publications by authors named "K D Hutchins"

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  • A patient with moderately severe acute pancreatitis and several serious complications was found to have multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).
  • The treatment included intravenous immune globulin, corticosteroids, antibiotics, systemic anticoagulation, and drainage of fluid, which resulted in a good response.
  • This case underscores the diverse symptoms of MIS-C and the need for healthcare providers to be vigilant about rare and severe cases that don't improve with standard treatments.
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There is little evidence that body size alters exogenous glucose oxidation rates during exercise. This study assessed whether larger people oxidize more exogenous glucose during exercise than smaller people. Fifteen cyclists were allocated into two groups based on body mass (SMALL, <70 kg body mass, n = 9, two females) or (LARGE, >70 kg body mass, n = 6) matched for lactate threshold (SMALL: 2.

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Background: Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians may be required to work in hot, humid environments while wearing heavy protective clothing. We investigated the ability of an ice vest to attenuate physiological strain and subsequently extend work tolerance.

Methods: Eight male participants (24.

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Chemical reactions conducted in the solid phase (specifically, crystalline) are much less numerous than solution reactions, primarily due to reduced motion, flexibility, and reactivity. The main advantage of crystalline-state transformations is that reactant molecules can be designed to self-assemble into specific spatial arrangements, often leading to high control over product regiochemistry and/or stereochemistry. In crystalline-phase transformations, typically only one type of reaction occurs, and a sacrificial template molecule is frequently used to facilitate self-assembly, similar to a catalyst or enzyme.

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We demonstrate thermosalient behavior in anthracene-9-thiocarboxamide. Upon cooling, the crystalline material spontaneously fractures and jumps. Strong anisotropic thermal expansion precedes thermosalience, and the combination of hydrogen bonds and weaker interlayer interactions affords the macroscopic response.

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