Publications by authors named "H Behzad"
In karst landscapes, where sustainable water management is increasingly challenged by drought-induced water scarcity, the adoption of road-based rainwater harvesting (RBWH) systems has emerged as a promising solution for improving water accessibility. Despite the growing implementation of such systems, the effectiveness of many RBWH projects in karst terrains remains suboptimal due to an inadequate understanding of runoff generation mechanisms associated with hilly road networks. This study focuses on quantifying the contributions of intercepted surface runoff (SR) and soil-epikarst lateral flow (SEF) from a newly exposed road-cut slope in a dolomite hillslope, with data collected across 156 rainfall events from May 2019 to May 2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEvaluation of Diagnostic Accuracy of Wideband Tympanometry Absorbance for Otosclerosis.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
December 2024
Unlabelled: Otosclerosis is a common cause of hearing loss, yet diagnosing it remains a challenge. Wideband Tympanometry Absorbance (WTA) has been proposed as a potential tool for improving diagnostic accuracy. The aim of study was to investigate the diagnostic value of WTA in diagnosing otosclerosis by comparing its results in patients with clinically diagnosed otosclerosis and a normal control group.
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- The study explores how transpiration is influenced by soil moisture, root distribution, and stomatal behavior in two different karst habitats where two tree species coexist: Mallotus philippensis and Celtis biondii.
- It was found that the rock-dominated (RD) habitat had significantly lower soil moisture than the soil-dominated (SD) habitat, impacting how each species transpired, with observations of species-specific water regulation traits.
- M. philippensis exhibited lower transpiration due to its isohydric behavior and limited root distribution, while C. biondii, with deeper rooting and anisohydric behavior, was able to transpire more effectively due to greater access to water
Introduction: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) is a fundamental procedure for coronary artery disease management, yet the risk of adverse events such periprocedural myocardial injury (PMI) persists. This double-blind, randomized clinical trial aims to assess the efficacy of empagliflozin in preventing myocardial injury during PCI procedure.
Methods: A total of 90 patients were randomly assigned to two groups A and B; Group A as the intervention group received empagliflozin 25 mg 24 hours before and empagliflozin 10 mg 1-2 hours before coronary intervention and group Bas the control group received placebo at similar intervals.
Article Synopsis
- Meniere's disease is an inner ear disorder that requires accurate diagnosis, but current testing with the ECochG test lacks sensitivity, prompting the inclusion of complementary tests like the SVV test.
- A study involving 53 patients looked at using the SVV test in both static and dynamic modes along with the ECochG test to better identify Meniere's disease and assess its effectiveness.
- The results indicated that the SVV test has a cutoff point of 2.1 degrees with moderate sensitivity and specificity, suggesting that it should not be solely relied upon for diagnosis and that further testing is necessary.