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Raza A, Candoni A, Khan U, Lisak L, Tahir S, Silvestri F, Billmeier J, Alvi MI, Mumtaz M, Gezer S, Venugopal P, Reddy P, Galili N. Remicade as TNF Suppressor in Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Leuk Lymphoma 2009; 45:2099-104. [PMID: 15370256 DOI: 10.1080/10428190410001723322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Remicade, a chimeric human-murine monoclonal antibody capable of neutralizing tumor necrosis factor alpha was given to 37 low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) patients in two cohorts; 5 and 10 mg/kg intravenously every 4 weeks for 4 cycles. Median age was 68 years, 33 had primary MDS, 14 had refractory anemia (RA), 14 RA with ringed sideroblasts, 9 RA with excess blasts. Nine patients stopped therapy prior to completing 4 cycles, 3 from cohort 1 and 6 from cohort 2 and response was evaluated using the International Working Group criteria in 28 patients who completed the 4 cycles. Six patients showed disease progression, 14 had stable disease and 8 showed hematologic responses, 3/15 (20%) in cohort 1 and 5/13 (38%) in cohort 2. Two patients had multi-lineage responses, 2 had > 100% increase in absolute neutrophils, 1 had > 1 gm/dl increase in hemoglobin, 1 had reduction in blasts from 7% to 1%, and 2 had minor cytogenetic responses (> 50% reduction in + 8 and 20q-metaphases respectively). We conclude that Remicade may have a variety of activities in low risk MDS patients, is well tolerated with a high patient compliance, and may be considered for combination therapy in the future.
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Sreedhar B, Arundhathi R, Reddy P, Reddy M, Kantam M. Cu-Al Hydrotalcite: An Efficient and Reusable Ligand-Free Catalyst for the Coupling of Aryl Chlorides with Aliphatic, Aromatic, and N(H)-Heterocyclic Amines. SYNTHESIS-STUTTGART 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1216890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Stephens T, Conerly R, Braithwaite RL, Sifunda S, Ogbuawa N, Bhengu S, Reddy P. HIV/AIDS, STIs and condom use beliefs among male prison inmates in two South African provinces: Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. Glob Public Health 2009; 4:423-32. [PMID: 19548157 DOI: 10.1080/17441690802574706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics of a random sample of prison inmates from two provinces in South Africa with respect to correct knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS and sexual transmitted infection (STI) risk and beliefs about condom use. This cross-sectional descriptive study of 357 prison inmates formed part of a larger longitudinal investigation designed to implement a health education intervention for prison inmates in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Mpumalanga (MP) provinces of South Africa. Mean differences for groups were compared across sites using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Inmates from KZN were less likely to agree that 'It is important to use condoms every time you have sex' F (1355) = 25.8, p<0.0001 when compared with inmates in MP. However, they were more likely to agree that 'Condoms work well to prevent the spread of HIV' F (1355) = 11.7, p<0.001; 'Condoms also prevent pregnancy' F (1355) = 5.1, p<0.05. Overall, the demonstrated differences in condom use behaviour suggested that future prevention efforts focus on the importance of using condoms to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and other STIs.
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DeFoor WR, Heshmat S, Minevich E, Reddy P, Koyle M, Sheldon C. Long-Term Outcomes of the Neobladder in Pediatric Continent Urinary Reconstruction. J Urol 2009; 181:2689-93; discussion 2693-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.02.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2008] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Sreedhar B, Reddy P, Reddy M. Catalyst-Free and Base-Free Water-Promoted SNAr Reaction of Heteroaryl Halides with Thiols. SYNTHESIS-STUTTGART 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1216644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Sundaram E, Reddy P, Singh K, Nair K, Raveendar C, Nayak C. Biochemical and Haematological Evaluation of Different Potencies of Homoeopathic Drug Ricinus Communis. INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN HOMOEOPATHY 2009. [DOI: 10.53945/2320-7094.1767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Khaled Y, Mellacheruvu S, Reddy P, Peres E, Mineishi S. Long-term outcomes following myeloablative allogeneic transplantation for multiple myeloma compared to autologous transplantation and the impact of graft-versus-myeloma effect. Bone Marrow Transplant 2009; 44:325-6. [PMID: 19204708 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2009.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Kato K, Cui S, Mineishi S, Kuick R, Huagh J, Klein P, Reddy P, Ferrara J, Emerson S, Zhang Y. Inhibition Of GSK3 And mTOR Enhances The Stemness Of Activated CD8+ T Cells. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2008.12.382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Paczesny S, Levine J, Hogan J, Crawford J, Braun T, Wang H, Faca V, Zhang Q, Pitteri S, Chin A, Choi S, Kitko C, Krijanovski O, Reddy P, Mineishi S, Whitfield J, Jones D, Hanash S, Ferrara J. Elafin is a Biomarker of Graft Versus Host Disease of the Skin. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2008.12.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Buchanan D, Sifunda S, Naidoo N, James S, Reddy P. Assuring Adequate Protections in International Health Research: A Principled Justification and Practical Recommendations for the Role of Community Oversight. Public Health Ethics 2008. [DOI: 10.1093/phe/phn027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Zhao H, Sapra P, Reddy P, Bandaru R, Wang M, Zhu P, Mehlig M, Kraft P, Greenberger L, Horak I. 120 POSTER Customized PEG linkers improve tumor delivery of RNA antagonist oligonucleotides. EJC Suppl 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(08)72052-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Sapra P, Zhao H, Reddy P, Wang M, Bhandaru R, Malaby J, Kraft P, Mehlig M, Greenberger L, Horak I. 121 POSTER Novel customized releasable polyethylene glycol (PEG) linkers improve tumor delivery and efficacy of locked nucleic acids oligonucleotides. EJC Suppl 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(08)72053-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Sreedhar B, Reddy M, Reddy P. FeCl3/TMSCl:
An Effective Catalytic System for the Conjugate Addition of Sodium p-Toluenesulfinate to α,β-Enones. Synlett 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1077967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Heshmat S, DeFoor W, Minevich E, Reddy P, Reeves D, Sheldon C. Use of customized MIC-KEY gastrostomy button for management of MACE stomal complications. Urology 2008; 72:1026-9. [PMID: 18533228 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2008.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2007] [Revised: 02/28/2008] [Accepted: 04/09/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Severe bowel dysfunction often accompanies neurogenic bladder, and Malone antegrade continence enema procedures can lead to improvement in the quality of life for these patients. The most commonly reported complication has been stomal stenosis of the conduit. We report our experience with the use of the MIC-KEY gastrostomy button for the management of this complication. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of 53 consecutive children who had undergone the Malone antegrade continence enema (ACE) procedure from 2000 to 2006 was performed. The records of patients with stomal complications were assessed for presentation, management, and outcomes. RESULTS We identified 20 patients (38%) with stomal stenosis. Stomal dilation and stenting alone was successful in 4 patients, and stomal revision was necessary in 16 (30%). Six children required placement of the MIC-KEY gastrostomy button into the ACE stoma for recurrent stomal stenosis (n = 5) or a buried stoma (n = 1). All patients were successfully treated with placement of a MIC-KEY button to continue their bowel irrigation. The size of the button was determined by the endoscopic assessment of the length and width of the ACE stoma and was custom made by the manufacturer. The average time that the button was in place was 26 months, and it was generally changed every 3 months. CONCLUSIONS In the rare subset of patients with recurrent stomal stenosis or a buried stoma, the MIC-KEY gastrostomy button was found to be a practical and easy method for the management of these conditions and to preserve the ACE conduit.
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Nandalur M, Nandalur K, Dwamena B, Reddy P, Carlos R. Diagnostic performance of positron emission tomography in the detection of coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis. CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2008.02.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Heshmat SM, DeFoor W, Reddy P, Minevich E, Alam S, Sheldon CA. GASTROCYSTOPLASTY UNDER ATTACK – DO VIABLE INDICATIONS REMAIN? J Urol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(08)61203-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Rao P, Subramanian P, Reddy P, Reddy K. Standardisation of Homoeopathic Drugs – Castanea Sativa Mill. INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN HOMOEOPATHY 2008. [DOI: 10.53945/2320-7094.1783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Nicolasora NP, Reddy P, Kaul DR. Biopsy-proven adenoviral diarrhea responding to low-dose cidofovir. Transpl Infect Dis 2008; 10:346-50. [PMID: 18282236 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3062.2008.00303.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We present a case of diarrhea secondary to biopsy-proven adenovirus (ADV) infection after autologous peripheral hematopoietic stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma. The patient had a negative plasma polymerase chain reaction for ADV and a dramatic clinical response to low-dose cidofovir. To our knowledge, this is the first report in an adult hematopoietic stem cell recipient of the use of low-dose cidofovir to treat proven ADV gastrointestinal infection.
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Baheti K, Malen JA, Doak P, Reddy P, Jang SY, Tilley TD, Majumdar A, Segalman RA. Probing the chemistry of molecular heterojunctions using thermoelectricity. NANO LETTERS 2008; 8:715-9. [PMID: 18269258 DOI: 10.1021/nl072738l] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Thermopower measurements offer an alternative transport measurement that can characterize the dominant transport orbital and is independent of the number of molecules in the junction. This method is now used to explore the effect of chemical structure on the electronic structure and charge transport. We interrogate junctions, using a modified scanning tunneling microscope break junction technique, where: (i) the 1,4-benzenedithiol (BDT) molecule has been modified by the addition of electron-withdrawing or -donating groups such as fluorine, chlorine, and methyl on the benzene ring; and (ii) the thiol end groups on BDT have been replaced by the cyanide end groups. Cyanide end groups were found to radically change transport relative to BDT such that transport is dominated by the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital in 1,4-benzenedicyanide, while substituents on BDT generated small and predictable changes in transmission.
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Swain SK, Dharmapuram AK, Reddy P, Ramdoss N, Raghavan SS, Kona SM. Neonatal Blalock-Taussig Shunt: Technical Aspects and Postoperative Management. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2008; 16:7-10. [DOI: 10.1177/021849230801600103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A systemic-pulmonary artery shunt in neonates with decreased pulmonary blood flow is technically demanding. We describe our surgical technique, postoperative management, and results in 19 neonates who underwent a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt between April 2003 and March 2006. Prostaglandin infusion was required in 8 patients who were critically cyanosed, and 5 were on inotropic support preoperatively. A 3.5 or 4.0-mm polytetrafluoroethylene graft was anastomosed with 8/0 polypropylene suture. Postoperatively, systemic pressure was kept slightly higher than normal, and heparin was started early. One patient required revision of the shunt, and one was reexplored for bleeding. There were 2 hospital deaths (mortality, 11%) in patients with preoperative hemodynamic instability. The mean follow-up period was 12 months, with no late postoperative shunt blockage or death. Meticulous surgical technique and judicious use of heparin and inotropic agents improved the outcome and reduced the incidence of shunt blockage and reexploration for bleeding.
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Reddy P, Malczynski M, Obias A, Reiner S, Jin N, Huang J, Noskin GA, Zembower T. Reply to Blot et al. Clin Infect Dis 2008. [DOI: 10.1086/526350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Gatza E, Clouthier S, Rogers C, Reddy P, Opipari A, Glick G, Ferrara J. 25: Benzodiazepine-423, an Inhibitor of Mitochondrial Respiration, Causes Selective Apoptosis of Activated Lymphocytes and Reverses Experimental GVHD While Preserving GVL Effects. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2007.12.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Reddy P, Boci K, Charbonneau C. The epidemiologic, health-related quality of life, and economic burden of gastrointestinal stromal tumours. J Clin Pharm Ther 2008; 32:557-65. [PMID: 18021332 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2007.00852.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) are uncommon tumours believed to arise from interstitial cells of Cajal or their precursors in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, accounting for a small percentage of GI neoplasms and sarcomas. Given the recent recognition of GIST as a distinct cancer, as well as new treatment options available today, a review of the epidemiologic, health-related quality of life (HRQL), and economic burden of GIST is timely from a payer, provider and patient perspective and may provide guidance for treatment decision making and reimbursement. METHODS A systematic literature review of PubMed and five scientific meeting databases, was conducted to identify published studies and abstracts describing the epidemiologic, HRQL and economic impact of GIST. Publications deemed worthy of further review, based on the information available in the abstract, were retrieved in full text. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Thirty-four publications met the review criteria: 29 provided data on GIST epidemiology, one provided cost data, three reported HRQL outcomes, and one reported cost and HRQL outcomes. The annual incidence of GIST (cases per million) ranged from 6.8 in the USA to 14.5 in Sweden, with an estimated 5-year survival rate of 45-64%. On the Functional Illness of Chronic Therapy-fatigue instrument, GIST patients scored 40.0 compared with 37.6 in anaemic cancer patients (0 = worst; 52 = least fatigue). Total costs over 10 years for managing GIST patients with molecularly targeted treatment was estimated at pounds 47 521- pounds 56 146 per patient compared with pounds 4047- pounds 4230 per patient with best supportive care. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of GIST appears to be similar by country; the lower estimate in one country could be explained by differences in method of case ascertainment. Data suggest that the HRQL burden of GIST is similar to that with other cancers although this requires further exploration. The value of new therapies in GIST needs to consider not only cost but also anticipated benefits and the unmet medical need in this condition.
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Toubai T, Shono Y, Nishihira J, Ibata M, Suigita J, Kato N, Ohkawara T, Tone S, Lowler KP, Ota S, Tanaka J, Asaka M, Reddy P, Imamura M. Serum macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) levels after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Int J Lab Hematol 2007; 31:161-8. [PMID: 18081874 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-553x.2007.01016.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) may play an important role in the pathogenesis of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT), as MIF plays an important role to regulate the production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), one of the inflammatory cytokines which induces and exacerbates aGVHD. We examined the association between serum MIF levels and aGVHD vs. chronic GVHD (cGVHD) in allo-SCT patients in this study. We found a significant increase in the peak serum MIF (14.46 ng +/- 1.47 ng/ml) at onset in patients that developed aGVHD (n = 23, P = 0.009). We also found that mean serum MIF levels in patients who developed extensive type cGVHD within 6 months (12.58 +/- 2.18 ng/ml, n = 13) were significantly higher than MIF levels before allo-HSCT (7.86 +/- 1.17 ng/ml, n = 19, P = 0.04). Therefore, we speculated that serum MIF levels increase during the active phase of both aGVHD and cGVHD.
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Yadav J, Reddy P, Gupta M, Chary C. Stereoselective Total Synthesis of Tarchonanthuslactone and Formal Synthesis of (-)-Colletol. SYNTHESIS-STUTTGART 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-990850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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