Selective visual attention enables organisms to enhance the representation of behaviorally relevant stimuli by altering the encoding properties of single receptive fields (RFs). Yet we know little about how the attentional modulations of single RFs contribute to the encoding of an entire visual scene. Addressing this issue requires (1) measuring a group of RFs that tile a continuous portion of ...

BACKGROUND Preterm labor, which defines as live-birth delivery before 37 weeks of gestation is a main determinant of neonatal morbidity and mortality around the world. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of preterm labor in Iran by a meta-analysis study, to be as a final measure for policy makers in this field. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this meta-analysis, the dat...

INTRODUCTION Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a debilitating mental health problem hampering the child's development. The underlying causes include both genetic and environmental factors and may differ between individuals. The efficacy of diet treatments in ADHD was recently evaluated in three reviews, reporting divergent and confusing conclusions based on heterogeneous studie...

The gamma-aminobutyrate B (GABA(B)) receptor is the first discovered G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that needs two subunits, GB1 and GB2, to form a functional receptor. The GB1 extracellular domain (ECD) binds GABA, and GB2 contains enough molecular determinants for G-protein activation. The precise role of the two subunits in G-protein coupling is investigated. GB1 and GB2 are structurally ...

Abstract Introduction Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and a P2Y12 receptor inhibitor for at least 1 month is the mainstay of after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Despite several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) having compared different DAPT regimens ACS, choice optimal still debated. Purpose We aimed to compare efficacy safety profiles new inhibitors (prasugrel ticagrelor) ...

BACKGROUND Albuminuria is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular and renal disease with limited therapeutic options. Data on the effects of statins on albuminuria are conflicting. PURPOSE To determine whether and to what degree statins affect albuminuria. DATA SOURCES English-language and non-English-language studies found in PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, BIOSIS, SciSearch, PASCAL, and In...

We report the existence of two simple perfect square-cylinders of order 20 shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Dissected cylinders are associated with graphs which we call cyl-nets. A cyl-net is obtained from a dissected cylinder in the following way. The two rims of the cylinder are associated with two vertices which are called “source” and “sink,” respectively. Each horizontal line is associated with a v...