The Development of the Classical Observatory: From a Functional Shelter for the Telescope to the Temple of Science

At the end of the 18th century and at the beginning of the 19th century, observatory buildings underwent a change, because astronomical tools of observation had transformed from light portable equipment into permanently mounted accurate instruments.For positional astronomy, observations were mainly carried Diagnostic Accessories out in the meridian

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Comparative assessment of An. gambiae and An. stephensi mosquitoes to determine transmission-reducing activity of antibodies against P. falciparum sexual stage antigens

Abstract Background With the increasing interest in vaccines to interrupt malaria transmission, there is a demand for harmonization of current methods to assess Plasmodium transmission in laboratory settings.Potential vaccine candidates are currently tested in the standard membrane feeding assay (SMFA) that commonly relies on Anopheles stephensi mo

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Recurrent cerebellar ischemic infarctions and stereotyped peri-ictal sympathetic responses in a near-SUDEP patient with cardiovascular risk factors

We report a 60-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department after experiencing a witnessed unknown onset bilateral tonic clonic seizure (GTCS) that culminated in cardiac arrest.A neurology consultant uncovered a years-long history of frequent episodic staring followed by confusion and expressive aphasia, which strongly suggested that sh

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Retroperitoneal abscess with subcutaneous extension: case report of a rare complication of percutaneous renal biopsy

Abstract Sensitive Scalp Shampoo Background Infective complications following percutaneous renal biopsy are rare, even among immunocompromised.However it is important to be vigilant about such complications, to detect them early and prevent morbidity and mortality.We report a case of retroperitoneal abscess with extension to subcutaneous plane afte

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