Introduction. A well-known theorem of Banach states that if X is a complete metric space and
if F is a mapping of X into itself which satisfies (1) p (Tx, Ty) g kp (x, y), for some k< 1 and all …

Purpose: Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) is highly effective for brain metastases from non-small-cell
lung cancers (NSCLCs). As such, primary lesions of NSCLC may also be treated …

This report contains a survey on recent results concerning solutions of the second order
nonlinear differential equation $x'' + a(t)|x|^\gamma \operatorname{sgn} x = 0$, $\gamma > 0$, …

Application of biochar to soils changes soil physicochemical properties and stimulates the
activities of soil microorganisms that influence soil quality and plant performance. Studying the …

The herbicide glyphosate is effectively detoxified by N-acetylation. We screened a collection
of microbial isolates and discovered enzymes exhibiting glyphosate N-acetyltransferase (…

Certain fluorescent dyes, previously reported to localize mitochondria, when used at higher
concentrations also localize a continuous net-like structure in both living and glutaraldehyde-…

Purpose To test the hypothesis that tolerating some subretinal fluid (SRF) in patients with
neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) treated with ranibizumab using a treat-…

The longer the contract period, the higher the chance that major changes will arise. Thus a
greater reliance on the established relationships is needed to maintain the contractual bond …

Background An observed decrease of physician scientists in medical practice has generated
much recent interest in increasing the exposure of research programs in medical school. …

A transthoracic echocardiogram is recommended in patients with suspected heart failure, to
improve diagnostic accuracy, and in patients with a new diagnosis of heart failure, to assess …