Veldoreotide, a somatostatin analogue, binds to the somatostatin receptors (SSTR) 2, 4, and 5.The current aim was to assess its pharmacological activity as an SSTR4 agonist.G-protein signaling was assessed using a fluorescence-based membrane potential assay in human embryonic kidney 293 (HEK293) cells stably co-expressing G-protein-coupled Alternat
Informing the NHS Outcomes Framework: evaluating meaningful health outcomes for children with neurodisability using multiple methods including systematic review, qualitative research, Delphi survey and consensus meeting
Background: The identification of suitable outcome measures will improve the evaluation of integrated NHS care for the large number of children affected by neurodisability, and has the potential to encourage the provision of more appropriate and effective health care.This research sought to appraise the potential of patient-reported outcome measure
Effects of perceptual training on the identification and production of word-Initial voiceless stops by argentinean learners of English
In this study, we investigate the effectiveness of perceptual Disposable Cups training, administered to Argentinean learners, in the perception and production of word-initial voiceless stops in English.24 participants were divided into 3 groups: (i) Group 1, which participated in 3 training sessions; (ii) Group 2, which, besides performing the same
Proposing New Heuristic Approaches for Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
The purpose of preventive maintenance management is to perform a series of tasks that prevent or minimize production breakdowns and improve reliability of production facilities.An important objective of preventive maintenance management is to minimize downtime of production facilities.In order to accomplish this objective, personnel should efficien