The Mesopotamian marshlands, the largest wetland in the Middle East and one ofthe most outstanding in the world have been lost mainly as a result of drainage anddamming.The cause of the decline is mainly as a result of damming upstream as well asdrainage schemes since the 1970s.The Tigris and the Euphrates are amongst the mostintensively dammed riv
Abstract Background People who use drugs (PWUD) face disproportionately high rates of hospitalizations and patient-initiated discharge (leaving against medical advice), explained by a combination of stigma, withdrawal, judgment, blame, and improper pain management.In addition, evidence has shown that despite abstinence-based policies within healthc
During the armed conflict in Colombia, homemade improvised antipersonnel landmines were used to neutralize the adversary.Many active artifacts remain buried, causing damage to biodiversity by exploding.The extensive literature describes the effects and injuries caused to humans by conventional landmines.However, there is considerably less informati
The foramen tympanicum is an anatomical variation that is created in the tympanic plate of temporal bone during the first year of life.The tympanic plate grows and foramen tympanicum is gradually closed by about the fifth postnatal year.However, due to a defect in normal ossification, foramen tympanicum sporadically remains throughout life.The cons
Inefficient clinic systems leading to prolonged wait times at primary care clinics are a source of frustration for patients, physicians, staff and administration.Measuring and shortening cycle time has the potential to improve patient experience, staff satisfaction and patient access by moving more patients through in a shorter cycle time.Limited s