The purpose of this paper is to develop a methodology to evaluate the feasibility of using landfill gas (LFG) as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel source for heavy-duty refuse trucks operating on landfills. Using LFG as a vehicle fuel can make the landfills more self-sustaining, reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, and reduce emissions and greenhouse gases. Acrion Technologies Inc.
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Background : Vitiligo is a condition of major social and cosmetic concern in India. An epidemiological study of large number of patients from India was indicated.
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October 2012
Dermatological manifestations of chronic renal failure were studied in 35 cases. Xerosis was seen in 16 cases. Pruritus was observed in 12 cases and hyperpigmentation on exposed areas was seen in 8 patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 10-year-old girl developed epidermal nevus, shortness of limb, scoliosis, hemiatrophy with history of multiple pathological fractures. Bone biopsy revealed fibrous dysplasia. This is an extremely rare combination of epidermal nevus with fibrous dysplasia.
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