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
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
Flow Improvement in Evacuation Planning with Budget Constrained Switching Costs
Many large-scale natural and human-created disasters have drawn the attention of researchers towards the solutions of evacuation planning problems and their applications.The main focus of these solution strategies is to protect the life, property, and their surroundings during the disasters.With limited resources, it is not an easy task to develop
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