Background.In the United States, patients wear a one-piece, reusable cloth gown during colonoscopy procedures.Many patients report embarrassment related to bodily exposure during colonoscopy.This may limit participation in colorectal cancer screening programs.Aims.To assess whether the use of a novel, disposable patient garment (Privacy Pants, Jack
Individuals may delay dispersing from their natal habitat, even after maturation to adulthood.Such delays can have broad consequences from determining population structure to allowing an individual to gain indirect fitness by helping parents rear future offspring.Dispersal in species that use delayed dispersal is largely thought to be opportunistic
Volcanic activity has a great impact on terrestrial ecosystems, including soil algae in general and diatoms in particular.To understand the influence of volcanoes on the biodiversity of diatoms, it is necessary to explore the flora of these microorganisms in regions with high volcanic activity, which includes the Kamchatka peninsula.During the stud
Abstract Background The evolution of SARS-CoV-2, particularly through new variants, presents significant global health challenges due to their potential for immune evasion and reduced vaccine effectiveness.This study aims to investigate the impact of mutations in the Spike protein of Omicron EG.5 and XBB.1.16 variants on the binding affinities of v
BACKGROUND: Parachute tricuspid valve is a rare congenital malformations explained in the literature.In most cases, this malformation coexists with other congenital defects.The importance of this condition depends on its functional consequences.CASE REPORT: First case was a 52-year-old female patient presented with palpitation.She had a history of