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AK-MCS: An active learning reliability method combining Kriging and Monte Carlo Simulation by Echard, B., Gayton, N., Lemaire, M.

“…► AK-MCS is a reliability method based on Kriging and Monte Carlo Simulation. ► AK-MCS is an active learning classifier. ► Moderate computation time to…”
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A combined Importance Sampling and Kriging reliability method for small failure probabilities with time-demanding numerical models by Echard, B., Gayton, N., Lemaire, M., Relun, N.

“…Applying reliability methods to a complex structure is often delicate for two main reasons. First, such a structure is fortunately designed with codified rules…”
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A reliability analysis method for fatigue design by Echard, B., Gayton, N., Bignonnet, A.

“…•The method enables the failure probability assessment for fatigue design.•It avoids the inconveniences of the classical Stress–stRength approach.•It provides…”
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Effects of a novel formulation of essential oils on glucose- insulin metabolism in diabetic and hypertensive rats: a pilot study by Talpur, N., Echard, B., Ingram, C., Bagchi, D., Preuss, H.

“…Background:  Insulin resistance and its most severe form type 2 diabetes mellitus are rapidly increasing throughout the world. It is generally recognized that…”
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Long-term metabolic effects of different doses of niacin-bound chromium on Sprague-Dawley rats by Perricone, N. V, Bagchi, D, Echard, B, Preuss, Harry G

“…We simultaneously assessed benefits and risks of niacin-bound chromium (NBC) intake at varying doses over a prolonged period of time (>1.2 years) in male and…”
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Effects of a water-soluble extract of maitake mushroom on circulating glucose/insulin concentrations in KK mice by Manohar, V., Talpur, N. A., Echard, B. W., Lieberman, S., Preuss, H. G.

“…Aim: We examined benefits of a water‐soluble extract of maitake mushroom designated as Fraction X (FXM) on the glucose/insulin metabolism of insulin‐resistant…”
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Retro-reflected channels of the Tore Supra FIR interfero-polarimeter for long pulse plasma operation by Gil, C., Elbeze, D., Beraud, A., Echard, B., Patterlini, J.C., Philip, J., Toulouse, L., Lipa, M., Litnovsky, A.

“…On Tore Supra, five far infrared (FIR) retro-reflected channels have been installed to double the existing traversing ones, in order to increase the spatial…”
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Long-term effects of chromium, grape seed extract, and zinc on various metabolic parameters of rats by Preuss, H G, Montamarry, S, Echard, B, Scheckenbach, R, Bagchi, D

“…Progressive insulin resistance may contribute to both enhanced glycosylation of proteins and nucleic acids and augmented free radical damage commonly…”
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Antifungal activities of origanum oil against Candida albicans by Manohar, V, Ingram, C, Gray, J, Talpur, N A, Echard, B W, Bagchi, D, Preuss, H G

“…The antimicrobial properties of volatile aromatic oils from medicinal as well as other edible plants has been recognized since antiquity. Origanum oil, which…”
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Effects of oral glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate alone and in combination on the metabolism of SHR and SD rats by Echard, B W, Talpur, N A, Funk, K A, Bagchi, D, Preuss, H G

“…Glucosamine (G), often combined with chondroitin sulfate (CS), is a popular natural supplement used widely to treat osteoarthritis. However, use of glucosamine…”
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Influence of a combination of herbs on appetite suppression and weight loss in rats by Talpur, N. A., Echard, B. W., Manohar, V., Preuss, H. G.

“…SUMMARY Aim  We evaluated the ability of a Chinese herbal formulation previously associated with weight loss to influence appetite and weight loss in a…”
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Minimum inhibitory concentrations of herbal essential oils and monolaurin for gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria by Preuss, Harry G, Echard, Bobby, Enig, Mary, Brook, Itzhak, Elliott, Thomas B

“…New, safe antimicrobial agents are needed to prevent and overcome severe bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Based on our previous experience and that of…”
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Hepatoprotective ability of a novel botanical formulation on mild liver injury in rats produced by acute acetaminophen and/or alcohol ingestion by Echard, B W, Talpur, N A, Fan, A Y, Bagchi, D, Preuss, H G

“…Medicinal herbs have been used for centuries in an attempt to overcome hepatic dysfunctions emanating from ingestion of hepatotoxic substances. However, the…”
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Comparison of Saw Palmetto (extract and whole berry) and Cernitin on prostate growth in rats by Talpur, Nadeem, Echard, Bobby, Bagchi, Debasis, Bagchi, Manashi, Preuss, Harry G

“…Pharmaceuticals such as finasteride and alpha blockers are used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and are known to cause severe adverse…”
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Effects of Essential Oils and Monolaurin on Staphylococcus aureus: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies by Preuss, Harry G., Echard, Bobby, Dadgar, Azad, Talpur, Nadeem, Manohar, Vijaya, Enig, Mary, Bagchi, Debasis, Ingram, Cass

“…The antimicrobial properties of volatile aromatic oils and medium-chain fatty acids derived from edible plants have been recognized since antiquity. To give…”
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Effects of niacin-bound chromium and grape seed proanthocyanidin extract on the lipid profile of hypercholesterolemic subjects: a pilot study by Preuss, H G, Wallerstedt, D, Talpur, N, Tutuncuoglu, S O, Echard, B, Myers, A, Bui, M, Bagchi, D

“…Hypercholesterolemia, a significant cardiovascular risk factor, is prevalent in the American population. Many drugs lower circulating cholesterol levels, but…”
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Whole Cinnamon and Aqueous Extracts Ameliorate Sucrose-Induced Blood Pressure Elevations in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats by Preuss, Harry G, Echard, Bobby, Polansky, Marilyn M, Anderson, Richard

“…Objective: Many agents (nutrients, nutraceuticals, and drugs) that enhance insulin sensitivity and/or reduce circulating insulin concentrations lower blood…”
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Does 5-Hydroxytryptophan Cause Acute and Chronic Toxic Perturbations in Rats? by Preuss, Harry G., Echard, Bobby, Talpur, Nadeem, Funk, Kathleen A, Bagchi, Debasis

“…In 1989, an epidemic of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS) occurred in the United States that was attributed to contaminated l-tryptophan (LT). Features of…”
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Response of antibodies to oxidized LDL in hypercholesterolemic patients treated with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors by Bui, M.N., Moutsatsos, G., Caulfield, M., Bui, C., Echard, B., Rackley, C.E.

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Antihypertensive and metabolic effects of whole Maitake mushroom powder and its fractions in two rat strains by Talpur, Nadeem A, Echard, Bobby W, Fan, Arthur Yin, Jaffari, Omeed, Bagchi, Debasis, Preuss, Harry G

“…Maitake mushroom has been reported to favorably influence hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of whole…”
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