Prevention of motor ascending branch of the rectus femoris injuries in Bernese periacetabular osteotomy: a cadaveric study.

The Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a surgical procedure used to treat hip dysplasia in young adults, but it carries the risk of neurological complications, including injury to the motor ascending branch of the rectus femoris (MABRF). This study aimed to describe anatomical considerations to prevent MABRF injuries during PAO. A cadaveric study was conducted on seven specimens.

Goos-Hänchen shift for coupled vibrational modes in a semiconductor structure.

We present a theoretical investigation of the Goös-Hanchen shift (GHS) experienced by acoustic and optical vibrational modes reflected and transmitted from the surfaces of a semiconductor thin film sandwiched between two semi-infinite media. Our study focuses on the impact of the incident angle on the GHS, considering the coupling between longitudinal and transverse modes. For acoustic vibrations, our findings reveal that the GHS can reach magnitudes up to seven times larger than the thickness of the thin film and up to 20 times larger than the incident wavelength.

Recombination in the wheat stem rust pathogen mediated by an indigenous barberry species in Spain.

The comeback of wheat stem rust in Europe, caused by f. sp. , and the prevalence of the alternate (sexual) host in local areas have recently regained attention as a potential threat to European wheat production.

Comparing demographics, clinical characteristics, and hospital outcomes by vaccine uptake status: A single-institution cross-sectional study.

Vaccination against Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been the cornerstone of reducing morbidity and mortality of this disease, as it has been shown to decrease the risk of viral transmission, severity of disease, hospitalization, and intubation. However, true understanding of its impact is skewed by heterogeneous vaccine administration due to lack of equitable access, vaccine hesitancy, and varying social determinants of health. Therefore, this study aims to identify groups that are less likely to be vaccinated and understand whether the resultant differences in vaccination rates affect morbidity and mortality in socially marginalized COVID-19 patients.

Image-Based Numerical Analysis for Isolated Type II SLAP Lesions in Shoulder Abduction and External Rotation.

The glenohumeral joint (GHJ) is one of the most critical structures in the shoulder complex. Lesions of the superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) cause instability at the joint. Isolated Type II of this lesion is the most common, and its treatment is still under debate.

Deep Gluteal Pain Syndrome: Endoscopic Technique and Medium-Term Functional Outcomes.

Background: Sciatic nerve entrapment is an entity that generates disabling pain, mainly when the patient is sitting on the involved side. According to some studies, the presence of fibrovascular bands has been described as the main cause of this pathology, and the sciatic nerve's decompression by endoscopic release has been described as an effective treatment generally associated with a piriformis tenotomy. The aim of this study was to present the medium-term functional results of endoscopic release of the sciatic nerve without resection of the piriformis tendon.

Bernese Periacetabular Osteotomy: A Comparative Study of Four Types of Incisions.

Bernese periacetabular osteotomy has diverse complications associated with incisions, such as dehiscence, hypertrophy, depression, and hyperpigmentation on scars, which affect patient satisfaction. The objective was to evaluate aesthetics and satisfaction outcomes in four different incisions. We evaluated 176 incisions in 148 patients.

Barberry plays an active role as an alternate host of in Spain.

Stem rust, caused by , is a destructive group of diseases. The pathogen uses species as alternate hosts to complete its life cycle. .

Wheat Stem Rust Back in Europe: Diversity, Prevalence and Impact on Host Resistance.

The objective of this study was to investigate the re-emergence of a previously important crop pathogen in Europe, f.sp. causing wheat stem rust.

Maize-Brachiaria intercropping: A strategy to supply recycled N to maize and reduce soil NO emissions?

Nitrogen use in agriculture directly impacts food security, global warming, and environmental degradation. Forage grasses intercropped with maize produce feed for animals and or mulch for no-till systems. Forage grasses may exude nitrification inhibitors.

Agronomic, Physiological and Genetic Changes Associated With Evolution, Migration and Modern Breeding in Durum Wheat.

A panel of 172 Mediterranean durum wheat landraces and 200 modern cultivars was phenotyped during three years for 21 agronomic and physiological traits and genotyped with 46,161 DArTseq markers. Modern cultivars showed greater yield, number of grains per spike (NGS) and harvest index (HI), but similar number of spikes per unit area (NS) and grain weight than the landraces. Modern cultivars had earlier heading but longer heading-anthesis and grain-filling periods than the landraces.

The Influence of Marginalization on Cultural Attitudes and Trash Disposal Practices in Esfuerzo de Paraíso of the Dominican Republic: A Qualitative Interview Study.

The inadequate management of municipal solid waste (MSW) in fast-developing nations is a major public health problem. Trash collection is often inconsistent, leaving residents to use unsafe disposal methods such as incineration or unregulated dumping. The issue is especially pronounced in marginalized communities, where public service provision is scarce.

Activation of TRPV4 channels leads to a consistent tocolytic effect on human myometrial tissues.

Background: Human myometrium is a therapeutic target for labor induction and preterm labor.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the physiological role of alternative calcium conductance on contractions triggered by uterotonic drugs in human myometrium. Membrane conductances, supported by TRPV channels, may provide alternative pathways to control either free intracellular and/or submembrane Ca-concentration, which in turn will modulate membrane polarization and contractile responses.

Challenges Associated with the Safety Signal Detection Process for Medical Devices.

Background: Previous safety issues involving medical devices have stressed the need for better safety signal detection. Various European Union (EU) national competent authorities have started to focus on strengthening the analysis of vigilance data. Consequently, article 90 of the new EU regulation states that the European Commission shall put in place systems and processes to actively monitor medical device safety signals.

Two Indigenous Species From Spain Were Confirmed as Alternate Hosts of the Yellow Rust Fungus f. sp. .

f. sp. , which causes yellow (or stripe) rust on wheat, is a macrocyclic and heteroecious fungus.

The Effect of Photoperiod Genes and Flowering Time on Yield and Yield Stability in Durum Wheat.

This study analysed the effect of flowering time as influenced by photoperiod sensitivity genes on yield and yield stability in durum wheat. Twenty-three spring genotypes harbouring different allele combinations at and were grown in 15 field experiments at three sites at latitudes from 41° to 19° N (Spain, Mexico-North and Mexico-South). Low temperature and solar radiation before flowering and long day length during grain-filling characteristic for the Spanish site resulted in high grain number/m (GN) and yield (GY), while a moderate GN combined with high solar radiation during grain-filling at Mexico-North led to heavier grains.

Bernese periacetabular osteotomy: functional outcomes in patients with untreated intra-articular lesions.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) has been recognized to be a condition leading to osteoarthritis. Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) has showed good results on hip preservation treatment for these cases. Nevertheless, intra-articular damage may be responsible for persistent post-operative symptoms, so treat the articular damage before or during the PAO has emerged as an alternative to address it.

Outcome of Hospitalization for COVID-19 in Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease. An International Multicenter Study.

The impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) has not been established. To assess outcomes in patients with ILD hospitalized for COVID-19 versus those without ILD in a contemporaneous age-, sex-, and comorbidity-matched population. An international multicenter audit of patients with a prior diagnosis of ILD admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 between March 1 and May 1, 2020, was undertaken and compared with patients without ILD, obtained from the ISARIC4C (International Severe Acute Respiratory and Emerging Infection Consortium Coronavirus Clinical Characterisation Consortium) cohort, admitted with COVID-19 over the same period.

Pain intensity and mental health quality of life in veterans with mental illnesses: the intermediary role of physical health and the ability to participate in activities.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the intermediary role of physical health quality of life and ability to participate social roles and activities in the relationship between pain intensity and mental health quality of life in veterans with mental illnesses.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional correlational design study. Our participants are 156 veterans with self-reported mental illness (M = 37.

Characteristics associated with marijuana use in Latinx college students.

While marijuana use rates are significantly high within college students, less is known about use patterns and correlates in Latinx groups. This study assessed the relationships between ever use and frequency of use of marijuana, polysubstance use, expectancies, motives, and mental illness symptoms among Latinx college students ( = 345). Results indicated more frequent marijuana use was positively associated with: enjoyment, celebration, social anxiety, low risk, sleep and availability and was negatively associated with: experimentation, boredom, altered perception, and anxiety.

Assessment of runoff using Be in vineyards in the central valley of Chile.

In Chile, erosion processes (on-site and off-site impact) affect at least 36.9 million ha, representing 49% of the total land area. Different regions show severe soil degradation mainly caused by water erosion processes.

Allelic Variation at the Vernalization Response () and Photoperiod Sensitivity () Genes and Their Association With the Development of Durum Wheat Landraces and Modern Cultivars.

Wheat adaptability to a wide range of environmental conditions is mostly determined by allelic diversity within genes controlling vernalization requirement () and photoperiod sensitivity (). We characterized a panel of 151 durum wheat Mediterranean landraces and 20 representative locally adapted modern cultivars for their allelic composition at and gene using diagnostic molecular markers and studied their association with the time needed to reach six growth stages under field conditions over 6 years. Compared with the more diverse and representative landrace collection, the set of modern cultivars were characterized by a reduction of 50% in the number of allelic variants at the and genes, and the high frequency of mutant alleles conferring photoperiod insensitivity at , which resulted on a shorter cycle length.

() and () Genes Influence on Semolina Yellowness in Wheat Mediterranean Germplasm.

() and (-1) are key genes involved in the synthesis and catalysis of carotenoid pigments in durum wheat, regulating the increase and decrease in these compounds, respectively, resulting in the distinct yellow color of semolina and pasta. Here, we reported new haplotype variants and/or allele combinations of these two genes significantly affecting yellow pigment content in grain and semolina through their effect on carotenoid pigments. To reach the purpose of this work, three complementary approaches were undertaken: the identification of QTLs associated to carotenoid content on a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population, the characterization of a Mediterranean panel of accessions for and genes, and monitoring the expression of and genes during grain filling on two genotypes with contrasting yellow pigments.

Biological Nitrification Inhibition (BNI): Phenotyping of a Core Germplasm Collection of the Tropical Forage Grass Under Greenhouse Conditions.

Modern intensively managed pastures that receive large external nitrogen (N) inputs account for high N losses in form of nitrate (NO ) leaching and emissions of the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (NO). The natural plant capacity to shape the soil N cycle through exudation of organic compounds can be exploited to favor N retention without affecting productivity. In this study, we estimated the relationship between biological nitrification inhibition (BNI), NO emissions and plant productivity for 119 germplasm accessions of Guineagrass (), an important tropical forage crop for livestock production.