Many taxa show substantial differences in lifespan between the sexes. However, these differences are not always in the same direction. In mammals, females tend to live longer than males, while in birds, males tend to live longer than females. One possible explanation for these differences in lifespan is the unguarded X hypothesis, which suggests…[Read more]

r OT. Copyright © 2020 Xu, Zheng, Yin, Xu, Tian, Zhang, Wang and Ma.Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea represents an important clinical entity that is being observed with increasing prevalence, ranging from 14 to 55%. Spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea is associated with elevated intracranial pressure (ICP), which is rarely stopped without…[Read more]

ssfully treated with standardized long term regimen. Further prospective cohort study is required to investigate factors contributing to death or treatment failure.BACKGROUND It has been claimed that efficacy estimates based on the Hamilton Depression Rating-Scale (HDRS) underestimate antidepressants true treatment effects due to the instrument’s…[Read more]

What factors and underlying mechanisms influence the occurrence of the atopic march remain unclear. Recent studies suggest that exposure to diisononyl phthalate (DINP) might be associated with the occurrence of atopic dermatitis (AD) and asthma. However, little is known about the role of DINP exposure in the atopic march. In this study, we…[Read more]