Object The aims of this study were to measure inpatient health care for pediatric hydrocephalus
in the US; describe patient, hospital, and hospitalization characteristics for pediatric …

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays a critical role in obesity development. The
pharmacological blockade of cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB 1 ) has been shown to reduce body …

Dysregulated adipocyte physiology leads to imbalanced energy storage, obesity, and associated
diseases, imposing a costly burden on current health care. Cannabinoid receptor type-…

Background. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare and severe manifestation
of group A streptococcal infection. The role of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for …

A large number of heavy oil reservoirs in Canada and in other parts of the world are thin
and marginal and thus unsuited for thermal recovery methods. Immiscible gas displacement …

Weyburn reservoir, located in southeast Saskatchewan and operated by PanCanadian
Petroleum Ltd., has reached its economic limit of production by waterflooding. The reservoir is a …

In a CO 2 miscible displacement process, the injected CO 2 solvent can induce flocculation
and deposition of asphaltenes and other heavy organic particles. This can cause numerous …

Stressful events can generate emotional memories linked to the traumatic incident, but they
also can impair the formation of nonemotional memories. Although the impact of stress on …

The endocannabinoid system, with its receptors and ligands, is present in the gut epithelium
and enteroendocrine cells, and is able to modulate brain functions, both indirectly through …

Improving antibiotic prescribing in outpatient settings is a public health priority. In the United
States, urgent care (UC) encounters are increasing and have high rates of inappropriate …