Detailed understanding of a possible decoupling between climatic drivers of plant productivity and the response of ecosystems vegetation is required.We compared trends in six NDVI metrics (1982-2010) derived from the GIMMS3g dataset with modelled biomass productivity and assessed uncertainty in trend estimates.Annual total biomass weight (TBW) was

Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is one of the most recent additions to the expanding armamentarium of diagnostic imaging technologies.Based on the working principles of optics and ultrasound, PAI provides relatively accurate, differential, and comprehensive information for a variety of physiological and pathological conditions in a real-time fashion.PA

Background:.Nipple-sparing mastectomy is psychologically advantageous and can result in superior cosmetic outcomes.However, nipple position adjustment is challenging, and ischemic complications may arise.For patients who require timely mastectomies and reconstructions, concurrent mastopexy may prevent nipple malposition and reduce the risk for futu

Abstract Background People with disabilities often incur higher costs for healthcare, due to higher needs, greater indirect costs, and the need for services not offered by the public system.Yet, people with disabilities are more likely to experience poverty and so have reduced capacity to pay.Health insurance is an important social protection strat

Pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS) is a frequent diagnosis in critical care.This inflammatory process has different stages characterized by mild-to-severe hypoxia, vip-130al and the management will vary according to the severity.New definitions for pediatric patients were published in 2015; new epidemiological evidence revising t