Superconductivity at high temperatures is expected in elements with low atomic numbers,
based in part on conventional BCS (Bardeen–Cooper–Schrieffer) theory 1 . For example, it …

The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is more than 1‰ annually in the general
population and increases further in cancer patients. The risk of VTE is higher in multiple …

The serum immunoglobulin-free light chain (FLC) assay measures levels of free κ and λ
immunoglobulin light chains. There are three major indications for the FLC assay in the …

Treatment of multiple myeloma has substantially changed over the past decade with the
introduction of several classes of new effective drugs that have greatly improved the rates and …

New uniform response criteria are required to adequately assess clinical outcomes in myeloma.
The European Group for Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant/International Bone Marrow …

During the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a variety of mutations
have accumulated in the viral genome of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (…

Advances in genomics have expedited the improvement of several agriculturally important
crops but similar efforts in wheat (Triticum spp.) have been more challenging. This is largely …

A secure communication network with quantum key distribution in a metropolitan area is
reported. Six different QKD systems are integrated into a mesh-type network. GHz-clocked QKD …

The current study examines the direct and moderating effects of human capital on professional
service firm performance. The results show that human capital exhibits a curvilinear (U-…

Purpose There is a need for a simple, reliable staging system for multiple myeloma that can
be applied internationally for patient classification and stratification.