Intensive cropping influences the success of seed dormancy breaking methods in Australian collected Hordeum, Avena, and Bromus sp.

Background: Seed dormancy is a critical evolutionary trait that enhances the persistence of plant populations under both natural and managed conditions. It is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, with crop management practices like tillage and herbicide use reportedly selecting for increased seed dormancy in weeds. This study aimed to compare the success of seed dormancy breaking methods between weed populations collected from intensively managed crop fields and unmanaged ruderal locations.

Simultaneous Traumatic Fractures of the Atlas and Axis: Presentation, Management, and Outcomes from a Series of 103 Consecutive Patients.

Background: Simultaneous fractures of C1 and C2 are increasingly common, but contemporary series are limited in their evaluation.

Methods: All patients with traumatic fractures of both C1 and C2 admitted to an academic trauma center from 2012 to 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Multivariable regression was used to identify characteristics relevant to management and outcomes.

Impact of confining hydrogen molecule inside fullerenes: A glance through DFT study.

Context: In this work, we have studied different properties of a series of fullerenes, from C to C by confining hydrogen molecule inside their cavity. The compression of the hydrogen molecule upon encapsulation is evidenced by its altered bond length, while a slight expansion of the fullerene cages due to H confinement is also noted. The chemical reactivity parameters of both the empty and H confined fullerenes are computed, alongside an examination of the energy components through energy decomposition analysis.

Safety evaluation of targeted osmotic lysis therapy in Beagles.

Objective: The objective of this study was to satisfy the US FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health regarding the safety of targeted osmotic lysis (TOL), a novel treatment for advanced carcinomas, in Beagle dogs.

Methods: 12 intact Beagle dogs, 6 males and 6 females, were divided into 2 treatment groups of 6, each receiving 3 TOL cycles. For each 6-day cycle, digoxin was administered orally at 0.

Association Between Anxiety and Reflux Symptoms in Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Objective: The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence and symptom severity of anxiety and depression in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The correlation between anxiety and depression with the DeMeester score is determined. GERD is a common gastrointestinal disorder that manifests as heartburn, regurgitation, retrosternal pain, cough, and dysphagia.