This study was conducted to address the distribution of Acanthamoeba genotypes in therapeutic hot springs in Iran. Sixty water and sediment samples were collected from bicarbonate, sulphur, and sodium chloride thermal springs in the northwest. All hot springs examined are used mainly for health purposes in Iran. Acanthamoeba were identified by both morphology and PCR (polymerase chain reaction)...

BACKGROUND Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by sporadic, paroxysmal attacks of fever and serosal inflammation. Although the disease usually begins before the age of 20 years, we aimed to evaluate the demography, clinical features and treatment outcome of familial Mediterranean fever in Iranian adult patients above 20 years old. METHODS In this ...

Ethics, Political Perspective Taking, and Digital Games Colin Fitzpatrick, Alexis Hope, Salwa Barhumi, Yanna Krupnikov and Matthew W. Easterday Northwestern University Author Note Colin Fitzpatrick, School of Communication, Northwestern University; Alexis Hope, School of Communication, Northwestern University; Salwa Barhumi, School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University; Matth...

BACKGROUND Dirofilaria immitis is a common nematode of the cardiovascular system, which infects carnivores all over the world. The infection is prevalent in dogs, but in cats and human is rare. Dirofilariosis is transmitted by mosquitoes. Cats are accidental hosts and are naturally resistant to the infection, compared to the dogs. Mild infection can cause severe illness in cats and may lead to ...

BACKGROUND This paper discusses the corrosion and scaling potential of Tabriz drinking water distribution system in Northwest of Iran. Internal corrosion of piping is a serious problem in drinking water industry. Corrosive water can cause intrusion of heavy metals especially lead in to water, therefore effecting public health. The aim of this study was to determine corrosion and scaling potenti...

V. Chuqiao Yang,1, ∗ Andrew V. Papachristos,2, 3 and Daniel M. Abrams1, 4, 5 1Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA 2Department of Sociology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA 3Institute for Policy Research, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA 4Northwestern Institute for Complex Systems, Northwestern University, Ev...

Sara M. Clifton, ∗ Rosemary I. Braun, 3 and Daniel M. Abrams 3, 4 Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USA Division of Biostatistics, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA Northwestern Institute for Complex Systems, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USA Department of Physics and Astronomy,...

Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, PR China, Predoctoral visiting fellow, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA, [email protected] Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, PR China, [email protected] Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA, corresponding author: [email protected] Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA, [email protected]...

1 Department of Communication Sciences and Disordert Northwestern University. Evanston, lL, USA 2 Department of Radiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, llUSA 3 Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, lL, USA 4 Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, lL, USA s Department of Radiology. No...

JUN WANG, GREGORY DAM, SULE YILDIRIM, WILLIAM RAND, URI WILENSKY AND JAMES C. HOUK Department of Physiology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois; Northwestern University Institute for Neuroscience, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Computer Science, Hedmark University College, Elverum, Norway; Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill...