Whither α-FP in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma?

Michael C Kew1,2 1Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, 2University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africaα-FP is an α1-globulin present in high concentration in the fetal serum of mammals.It is the dominant plasma protein in the developing embryo, and is synthesized by the embryon

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American model of industrial areas revitalization

Chronological and structural analysis of USA government policy to old industrial custom congratulations banner areas (OIRs) in the end of 20th - the beginning of the 21th centuries is carries out.Authors mark out government policy main stages and determine the role of different level authorities in OIRs revitalization.Research results demonstrate t

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Pattern of Changes in Age-Specific Fertility Rates, Total Fertility Rate, and Cohort Fertility Rate in Rural Areas of Fars Province, Southern Iran (1988-2012)

Objective: To investigate the trend of changes in Age-Specific Fertility Rate (ASFR), Total Fertility Rate (TFR), and Cohort Fertility Rate (CFR) in rural areas of Fars province, southern Iran during 1988-2012.Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted based on analyze fluctuations in fertility.Information about the number of b

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Non-stationary response of complex ecosystem service networks to urbanization: Evidence from a typical eco-fragile area in China

Understanding the complex interactions between urbanization and ecosystem services (ESs) is crucial for optimizing planning policies and achieving sustainable urban management.While previous research has largely focused on highly urbanized areas, little attention has been given to the phased effect of progressive urbanization on ES networks.This st

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