Field based analysis of vegetation and climate impacts on the hydrological properties of urban vegetated slope.

The presence of vegetation in urban soil is both visually appealing and environmentally beneficial. Vegetation contributes to changes in soil water content (SWC) and soil suction (SS) through transpiration. These changes ultimately affect slope stability, soil erosion, runoff generation, and water infiltration.

Similar Outcomes between Monoblock and Modular Femoral Stems in Total Hip Arthroplasty with Shortening Osteotomy for Dysplastic Hips at Five Years: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis.

We aimed to examine the outcomes of arthritic congenital dislocation of hip in adults after subtrochanteric shortening derotation osteotomy (SSDO) with cementless hip arthroplasty at a minimum follow-up period of five years. Bibliographic databases were searched and isolated studies were divided into three groups (1, 2, and 3) based on the femoral stem type (modular, monoblock, or mixed). We pooled 931 hips/737 patients from 20 studies.

Total Hip Arthroplasty in Ochronotic Arthropathy with quadriceps tear. A Case Report with a Review of the Literature.

Introduction: Alkaptonuria is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the absence of the enzyme homogentisate 1,2 dioxygenase, which leads to the accumulation of homogentisic acid in connective tissues and blood, resulting in Ochronosis and osteoarthropathy.

Case Report: We present a case report of a 56-year-old male with ochronotic arthropathy and quadriceps tendon rupture who underwent a total hip replacement. The patient exhibited right hip pain, difficulty walking, and restricted movement at the hip and spine.

Genu valgum in children with primary hyperparathyroidism: A case series with a review of the literature.

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is relatively uncommon in children, and skeletal deformities due to it are even rarer in this age group. Less than 20 such cases have been reported in the English literature. We describe a case series of three patients who presented with genu valgum deformity and were found to have primary hyperparathyroidism on further evaluation.

Functional Outcomes in ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing All-Inside and Transportal Techniques.

Introduction: The two techniques to fix a torn ACL are the Transportal and All-Inside Techniques. However, the argument about which method is better for functional outcomes keeps going on. The aim was to look at how well these two treatments worked and their effects.

Femoral diaphyseal reconstruction using free non-vascularised fibular graft in a paediatric case of postinfective gap non-union.

Free non-vascularised fibular grafts are an autologous grafting option that requires a simple technique and minimal expertise to replicate. However, due to limited intrinsic biological activity, they are less preferred than their vascularised counterparts for reconstructing large bone defects. We present a case of a female child in her middle childhood with limb length discrepancy due to extensive femoral diaphyseal bone loss following successful treatment of chronic osteomyelitis of the femur.

Dilated cardiomyopathy-associated skeletal muscle actin (ACTA1) mutation R256H disrupts actin structure and function and causes cardiomyocyte hypocontractility.

Skeletal muscle actin (ACTA1) mutations are a prevalent cause of skeletal myopathies consistent with ACTA1's high expression in skeletal muscle. Rare de novo mutations in ACTA1 associated with combined cardiac and skeletal myopathies have been reported, but ACTA1 represents only ~20% of the total actin pool in cardiomyocytes, making its role in cardiomyopathy controversial. Here we demonstrate how a mutation in an actin isoform expressed at low levels in cardiomyocytes can cause cardiomyopathy by focusing on a unique ACTA1 variant, R256H.

Heterotopic ossification following total hip arthroplasty. Which is the predominant risk factor: surgical approach or post-operative prophylaxis?

Purpose: To investigate the impact of surgical approach and post-operative prophylaxis on heterotopic ossification (HO) development after total hip arthroplasty (THA).

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 312 patients who underwent THA between January 2009 and April 2016. Patients were categorized by surgical approach (direct lateral or posterolateral), prosthesis type, and post-operative prophylaxis (Etoricoxib 60 mg daily for two weeks).

Effect of Three Different Types of Biochar on Bioelectricity Generated from Plant Microbial Fuel Cells under Unsaturated Soil Condition.

Plant microbial fuel cell (PMFC) is an emerging technology, showing promise for environmental biosensors and sustainable energy production. Despite its potential, PMFCs struggle with issues like low power output and limited drought resistance. Recent studies proposed that integrating biochar may enhance PMFC performance due to its physicochemical properties.

Effect of soil type on tipping point hydrological requirements for Axonopus compressus grass under extreme drought stress.

Critical soil suctions (threshold, tipping point, and permanent wilting) corresponding to initial drought response, near-death stage, and complete mortality, respectively; is essential for formulating irrigation schemes of vegetation grown in compacted soil under drought conditions. The effect of soil types on these critical soil suctions are unexplored and is crucial in understanding the soil-specific plant water functions. This study aims to establish the drought response of Axonopus compressus (grass), based on stomatal conductance (g) and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters (CI) grown in different soil types.

A simple model for predicting the hydraulic conductivity of MICP-treated sand.

In this research paper, we introduce a novel and sustainable approach for forecasting the hydraulic conductivity of sand layers subjected to microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) to mitigate the diffusion of toxic pollutants. The proposed model uniquely integrates the impact of varying CaCO contents on the void ratio and estimates the average particle size of CaCO crystals through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. By incorporating these parameters into the K-C equation, a simplified predictive model is formulated for assessing the hydraulic conductivity of MICP-treated sand layers.

DFOS Technology in Geoengineering Monitoring in the Past 35 Years: A Bibliometric Analysis.

DFOS (distributed fiber-optic sensing) technology has shown the potential to increase the accuracy of measurement after years of development and experimenting in geoengineering monitoring. To better understand the development of DFOS technology and its contribution to geoengineering, an objective and data-driven review of the development process of DFOS technology in construction was completed. The review was accomplished by using text mining methods on the Web of Science, covering a wide range of relevant data, including 3970 articles from 1989 to 2023.

Partial subscapularis tear: State-of-the-art.

The subscapularis (SSC) muscle is a crucial anterior glenohumeral stabilizer and internal rotator of the shoulder joint. The partial tears of the SSC might result from traumatic injury or intrinsic degeneration. Partial SSC tears can range in severity and be classified into different categories based on the location of the tear, size of the lesion, and associated pathology.

A Comparison of the Clinicoradiological Outcomes of Intertrochanteric Fractures Treated Using Proximal Femoral Nail and Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-rotation.

Background Managing intertrochanteric fractures presents challenges for orthopedic surgeons, not only in fixing the fracture but also in preventing and managing associated complications, especially in the vulnerable geriatric population. Cephalomedullary nails are commonly used for surgical fixation due to their favorable functional profile, which preserves the hip's abductor lever arm and proximal femur anatomy. However, there's a lack of data comparing two major options: proximal femoral nail (PFN) and proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA).

Pediatric hyperlipidemia.

The leading cause of mortality worldwide is atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerotic plaques are well known to originate early in the childhood. Identifying hyperlipidemia in early childhood creates an opportunity to prevent major cardiovascular events in adults.

Dilated cardiomyopathy-associated skeletal muscle actin (ACTA1) mutation R256H disrupts actin structure and function and causes cardiomyocyte hypocontractility.

Skeletal muscle actin (ACTA1) mutations are a prevalent cause of skeletal myopathies consistent with ACTA1's high expression in skeletal muscle. Rare mutations in ACTA1 associated with combined cardiac and skeletal myopathies have been reported, but ACTA1 represents only ~20% of the total actin pool in cardiomyocytes, making its role in cardiomyopathy controversial. Here we demonstrate how a mutation in an actin isoform expressed at low levels in cardiomyocytes can cause cardiomyopathy by focusing on a unique ACTA1 mutation, R256H.

Epidemiology of Osteoporosis.

Background: India has a population capacity of 1.2 billion people. With a worldwide aging population, the prevention and management of osteoporosis has become a significant healthcare challenge.

Total Hip Arthroplasty in Neglected Acetabular Fracture with Pipkin Type 4 Femoral Head Fracture. A Case Report.

Introduction: Pipkin type 4 fracture is defined as hip dislocation with femoral head fracture and concomitant acetabular rim fracture. These fractures are rare. Neglected fractures develop adaptive changes in the acetabulum, femoral head, and soft tissues around the hip joint, leading to hip arthritis.

A geotechnical perspective on soil-termite interaction: Role of termites in unsaturated soil properties.

The soil-insect interaction has gathered significant attention in the recent years due to its contribution to bio-cementation. Termites, as a group of cellulose-eating insects, alter physical (texture) and chemical (chemical composition) properties of soil. Conversely, physico-chemical properties of soil also influence termite activities.

Short-term Follow-up of Autologous Adult Live-Cultured Osteoblasts Implantation in Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head Secondary to Sickle Cell Anemia-Case Series.

Introduction: The prevalence of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head in sickle cell anemia is 50% whereas untreated cases lead to total hip replacement. The recent development in cellular therapy paves the way to utilize autologous adult live-cultured osteoblasts (AALCO) in the management of AVN of the femoral head secondary to sickle cell anemia.

Case Report: We performed AALCO implantation in sickle cell anemia cases with AVN of the femoral head and were followed up for 6 months with the regular recording of visual analog score and modified Harris Hip Score.

Syndromic surveillance system during mass gathering of Panchkroshi Yatra festival, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Background: The health implications surrounding a mass gathering pose significant challenges to public health officials. The use of syndromic surveillance provides an ideal method for achieving the public health goals and objectives at such events. In the absence of published reports of systematic documentation of public health preparedness in mass gatherings in the local context, we describe the public health preparedness and demonstrate the operational feasibility of a tablet-based participatory syndromic surveillance among pilgrims during the annual ritual circumambulation- .

Functional assays reveal the pathogenic mechanism of a de novo tropomyosin variant identified in patient with dilated cardiomyopathy.

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a leading cause of heart failure and a major indicator for heart transplant. Human genetic studies have identified over a thousand causal mutations for DCM in genes involved in a variety of cellular processes, including sarcomeric contraction. A substantial clinical challenge is determining the pathogenicity of novel variants in disease-associated genes.