Background: Hydroxyapatite (HAP) is a biocompatible material widely used in biomedical applications.Recent studies have explored various marine sources for HAP synthesis, demonstrating its potential for diverse applications.Objective: This study aims to compare the characteristics of hydroxyapatite synthesized from sea shells and fish bones, specif
Impact of virgin and recycled polymer fibers on the rheological properties of cemented paste backfill
Abstract The addition of polymer fibers to cemented paste backfill (CPB) has shown promise in enhancing mechanical properties, although it also introduces changes in rheological characteristics.This study aimed to investigate the influence of different types of polymer fibers, namely virgin commercial polypropylene fiber (CPPF), recycled tire polym
Cost and quality of life of overlooked eye care needs of children
Monali S Malvankar-Mehta,1,2 Ryan Wilson,3 Erik Leci,3 Kelly Hatch,4 Sapna Sharan1 1Department of Ophthalmology, Ivey Eye Institute, St.Joseph’s Hospital, 2Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 3Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, 4Allyn & Betty Taylor Library, Natural Sciences Centre, The University of Western Ontario, Lon
Efficacy and safety of aripiprazole or bupropion augmentation and switching in patients with treatment-resistant depression or major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
ObjectivesTo report the first and largest systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of aripiprazole or bupropion augmentation and switching in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) or major depressive disorder(MDD).MethodsWe conducted a systematic literature retrieval
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This research aims to formulate the similarities and the differences of the death motif employed in Ragnarok and the Book of Revelation.Both of these stories use the same motif of death but with different portrayal and explanation of the death.The data used in Communicating science in the COVID-19 news in the UK during Omicron waves: exploring repr