Trends in Ostracoda and Cladocera distribution and water chemistry in subarctic Canada: Churchill (Manitoba) lakes and ponds revisited

Ponds and lakes distributed across northern treeline in the Hudson Bay Lowlands near Churchill (Manitoba) were revisited to Installation analyse and document the local ecoclimatic and limnological changes that occurred over the period 1997-2012.Our analyses revealed that single events may cause significant changes in salinity, pH and silicate conte

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Comparison of apixaban versus aspirin for the prevention of latent bioprosthetic aortic valve thrombosis: study protocol for a prospective randomized trial

Abstract Background The optimal antithrombotic strategy early after aortic valve replacement surgery with a biological valve Allergy Relief remains controversial due to lack of high-quality evidence.Either oral anticoagulants or acetylsalicylic acid should be considered for the first 3 months.Hypo-attenuated leaflet thickening on cardiac computed t

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The influence of obstructive sleep apnea on self-perceived dental aesthetics and need for orthodontic treatment among the general population in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

OBJECTIVE: To assess the influence of obstructive sleep apnea on self-perceived dental appearance and need for orthodontic treatment.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire was used in a random sample of a general adult population in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia.A total of 1014 participants completed the questionnaires, which includ

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