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We would like to congratulate Dr. Bakhshi and colleagues for being the first group to publish scientific evidence regarding the osteogenic effect of erythropoietin (EPO) in a clinical trial (1). As you correctly report, several preclinical studies have shown the efficacy of Erythropoietin to increase bone healing at early time points (2-4).In agreement with your approach, we strongly believe th...

The use of psychoactive drugs is a wide spread phenomenon which occurs in virtually all cultures of the world. Most people who consume psychoactive substances may control their consumption well over their whole life span and even draw benefits from it (1). In a minority of the users , however, controlled drug use can make a transition to drug addiction. This is a psychiatric disorder which requ...

The use of quantum correlations between photons to measure polarization mode dispersion (PMD) and chromatic dispersion is investigated. Two types of apparatus are discussed which use coincidence counting of entangled photon pairs to allow sub-femtosecond resolution for measurement of both PMD and chromatic dispersion, as well as separation of even-order and odd-order chromatic effects in the PM...

Taşkesen (Dashkasan), located in the Zanjan region Iran, 15 km from center of city Sultaniye, was built on rocky slope a hill overlooking Safid Mountain and plains below. The structure, which by carving into rock, has monumental appearance is quite ruined today. There are iwans niches with muqarnas side walls building, consists square courtyard rectangular section. In addition, east, west south...

Abstract Background Cabotegravir + Rilpivirine Long Acting (CAB+RPV LA) every 2 months is a recommended regimen in European and US treatment guidelines for PLWH with virological suppression no known resistance to CAB or RPV. CARISEL, an implementation study, the first study where all participants switched from standard oral therapy monthly CAB+RPV. Key clinical secondary endpoints are reported....