INTRODUCTION: Several factors including the parental literacy, illness, socioeconomic status, poor sanitation and hygienic practices affect the physical growth of children.The aim of this study was to determine the socio-demographic determinants of malnutrition among primary school aged children in Enugu, Nigeria.METHODS: a cross-sectional descript
RC frame structures with specially shaped columns and RC frame structures with rectangular columns are different types of structures with different column sections.A progressive collapse analysis model of RC frames was proposed using the beam-column element and joint element based on the program OpenSees.Progressive collapse performance of lovesens
The sesquiterpene (+)-zizaene is the direct read more precursor of khusimol, the main fragrant compound of the vetiver essential oil from Chrysopogon zizanioides and used in nearly 20% of men’s fine perfumery.The biotechnological production of such fragrant sesquiterpenes is a promising alternative towards sustainability; nevertheless, produc
Steve Titmarsh,1 Michele Poliziani,2 Richard E Russell3 1M&F Health, London EC1N 8TE, UK; 2Opinion Health, London W1F 8QA, UK; 3Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7FZ, UKCorrespondence: Steve TitmarshM&F Health, 35–37 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TE, UKTel +44 207 492 1793Email [email protected]
BackgroundCage subsidence frequently complicates lumbar fusion procedures, including lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), potentially leading to recurrent pain, impaired fusion, and accelerated degeneration of adjacent segments.A critical factor influencing cage subsidence is the selection of material.Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and three-dimens