Sequential selective extraction techniques are commonly used to fractionate the solid-phase
forms of metals in soils. Many sequential extraction procedures have been developed, …

In theory, influenza viruses can be transmitted through aerosols, large droplets, or direct
contact with secretions (or fomites). These 3 modes are not mutually exclusive. Published …

Although short-range large-droplet transmission is possible for most respiratory infectious
agents, deciding on whether the same agent is also airborne has a potentially huge impact on …

Background PLINK 1 is a widely used open-source C/C++ toolset for genome-wide association
studies (GWAS) and research in population genetics. However, the steady accumulation …

During the rapid rise in COVID-19 illnesses and deaths globally, and notwithstanding
recommended precautions, questions are voiced about routes of transmission for this pandemic …

Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a condition of unknown cause
that has recently been recognized in patients in Asia, North America, and Europe. This report …

Purpose Treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) commonly involves a
fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy regimen such as infusional fluorouracil, leucovorin, and …

Over the past few years, prompted by pandemic preparedness initiatives, the debate over the
modes of transmission of influenza has been rekindled and several reviews have appeared…

Background Awake prone positioning has been reported to improve oxygenation for patients
with COVID-19 in retrospective and observational studies, but whether it improves patient-…

Little is known about the average duration of type-specific human papillomavirus (HPV)
infections and their patterns of persistence. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the rate …