We investigate the dynamics of two-dimensional assemblies of rod-shaped magnetic colloids under the influence of an external rotating magnetic field. Using molecular dynamics, we simulate the formation of patterns that emerge based on the synchronization degree between the magnetic rods and the rotating field. We then explore the structural and dynamic characteristics of the resulting steady states, examining their evolution as a function of changes in the rods' aspect ratio, the strength of the external magnetic field, and its rotation frequency.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnderstanding lectin-carbohydrate interactions at the structural and molecular levels is crucial to the field of lectins, as the diverse roles and biological activities exhibited by these proteins are fundamentally linked to their specific binding to target glycoconjugates. This study aimed to apply molecular dynamics to analyze the structure and binding properties of Parkia lectins. 3D structures of Parkia platycephala and P.
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November 2024
Objective: To evaluate the effect of a constant rate infusion of ketamine on left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in dogs anesthetized with propofol.
Study Design: Prospective randomized, blinded clinical study.
Animals: Sixteen healthy dogs.
Am J Case Rep
November 2024
BACKGROUND This case report describes a case of a 25-year-old man who underwent a surgical procedure and was subsequently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Following his immediate admission to a specialized hospital unit for hematology and hemotherapy to receive chemotherapy, he was found to have a concurrent infection with multidrug-resistant Elizabethkingia meningoseptica as well as Enterococcus faecium. Both isolates are commonly associated with healthcare-associated infections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Given the lack of evidence regarding the effects of adherence to oral nutritional supplements (ONS) and the types of formulas used in clinical practice, we aimed to assess the impact of adherence to ONS and the high-protein formula on the nutrition status and muscle strength in patients with gastrointestinal cancer.
Methods: This study evaluated newly diagnosed outpatients with esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer prescribed ONS. Nutrition status was assessed using the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA), and muscle strength was assessed using handgrip strength (HGS) dynamometry.