Seedling responses to soil moisture amount versus pulse frequency in a successfully encroaching semi-arid shrub.

Rainfall timing, frequency, and quantity is rapidly changing in dryland regions, altering dryland plant communities. Understanding dryland plant responses to future rainfall scenarios is crucial for implementing proactive management strategies, particularly in light of land cover changes concurrent with climate change. One such change is woody plant encroachment, an increasing abundance of woody plants in areas formerly dominated by grasslands or savannas.

Nebulized Ketamine Used for Pain Management of Orthopedic Trauma.

Background: Ketamine is a noncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate/glutamate receptor complex antagonist that decreases pain by diminishing central sensitization and hyperalgesia. When administered via i.v.