Assessing the soil salinity vulnerability and groundwater quality variations due to drying up of the lake.

Shrinkage of lakes is considered a serious ecological challenge. The impact of this phenomenon on the environment can be devastating. Monitoring the spatiotemporal variations of lake's water surface and its salinization is essential for planning and adopting mitigation measures.

The effect of epidermal growth factor on anastomosis, fascia, and skin wound healing.

Background: The effect of epidermal growth factor (EGF) on gastrojejunostomy (anastomosis), fascia, and skin wound healing in rats was investigated.

Methods: The animals (rats) were separated into two main groups. In the first group (control group n: 23), rats were fed on standard diet and tap water without administration of EGF.