Let Xr be the moduli of SLn, SUn, GLn, or Un valued representations of a rank r free group. We classify the singular stratification of Xr. This comes down to showing that the singular locus corresponds exactly to reducible representations if there exist singularities at all. Additionally, we show that the moduli Xr are generally not topological manifolds, except for a few examples which we expl...

An extended-release formulation of nevirapine (NVP-XR) has been developed with the aim of simplifying antiretroviral treatment regimens and improving patients' adherence with a single daily intake. The VERxVE and TRANxITION clinical trials have demonstrated the noninferiority of NVP-XR compared with nevirapine immediate-release (NVP-IR) on viral load after 24 and 48 months of treatment. The tol...

INTRODUCTION Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly being used in clinical trials of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) because of its superiority over x-ray radiography (XR) in detecting and monitoring change in bone erosion, osteitis and synovitis. However, in contrast to XR, the MRI scoring method that was used in most clinical trials did not include cartilage loss. This limitation has been...

Gastric leiomyoma (GL) is an uncommon benign neoplasm found in older dogs and generally identified as incidental finding. The purpose of this paper to describe the imaging appearance GL different diagnostic modalities (radiography [XR], ultrasonography [US] computed tomography [CT]). All three revealed a mass arising within gastric wall, radiopaque on XR, hypoechoic US isoattenuating CT, with i...

background tissue engineering is used for the treatment of many diseases, and the ideal cell source for cartilage tissue engineering is chondrocytes. the main limitation of chondrocyte is the low number of cells in cartilage tissue engineering. this study investigated a suitable cell source with high proliferation rate to obtain a large number of chondrocytes. methods adult cartilage tissue sam...

Quetiapine is an established drug for treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. While initially manufactured as an immediate-release (IR) formulation, an extended-release (XR) formulation has recently been introduced. Pharmacokinetic studies show that quetiapine XR provides a lower peak and more stable plasma concentration than the IR formulation. This study i...

Many of the known xylose-fermenting (X-F) yeasts are placed in the Scheffersomyces clade, a group of ascomycete yeasts that have been isolated from plant tissues and in association with lignicolous insects. We formally recognize fourteen species in this clade based on a maximum likelihood (ML) phylogenetic analysis using a multilocus dataset. This clade is divided into three subclades, each of ...

Significant advances in new emerging technologies such as the 5th generation mobile networks (5G), Expand reality (XR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) enable extensive three-dimensional (3D) experience interaction. The vivid 3D virtual dynamic displays immersive experiences will become normal near future. XR-based virtuality-reality co-existing classroom goes beyond limitations of Virtual Rea...

Computed tomography fluoroscopy (CTF) is a useful imaging technique to guide biopsies, particularly lung biopsies, but it also has the potential for very high hand exposures, despite use of quick-check method and needle holders whenever feasible. Therefore, reliable monitoring is crucial to ensure the safe use of CTF. This is a challenge, because ring dosimeters monitor exposure only at the bas...

OBJECTIVE To assess effects of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) and mixed amphetamine salts extended release (MAS XR) on symptom improvement in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHODS Post hoc analysis of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover analog-classroom environment was conducted. The primary efficacy outcome was the deportment subscale...