BackgroundOlder Americans, a growing segment of the population, have an increasing need for surgical services, and they experience a disproportionate burden of postoperative complications compared to their younger counterparts.A preoperative comprehensive geriatric assessment (pCGA) is recommended to reduce risk and improve surgical care delivery f
Shortest link scheduling in wireless networks under the Rayleigh fading model
Abstract Many shortest link scheduling algorithms adopt non-fading SINR interference model, which assumes that the received signal power will always remain determinate as long as the transmission power of the corresponding sender is fixed.In fact, because environment always influences the propagation of radio signals, the received signal power is b
Nail Plate Constructs: A Novel Technique for Treatment of Unstable Charcot Ankle and Hindfoot Deformity
Category: Hindfoot; Diabetes Introduction/Purpose: Charcot arthropathy is a disorder known to have poor outcomes with a high risk of amputation.Life expectancy, lifetime amputation rates and five-year mortality rates approach 50%.Patients often present with multiple medical comorbidities, poor bone quality and severe deformity.They have difficulty
Repair of olecranon fractures using fiberWire without metallic implants: report of two cases
Abstract Olecranon fractures are a common injury in fractures.The tension band technique for olecranon fractures yields good clinical outcomes; ben nye sienna powder however, it is associated with significant complications.In many patients, implants irritate overlying soft tissues and cause pain.This is mostly due to protrusion of the proximal ends
A Baby Formula Designed for Chinese Babies: Content Analysis of Milk Formula Advertisements on Chinese Parenting Apps
BackgroundChina is the largest market for infant formula.With the increasing use of smartphones, apps have become the latest tool used to promote milk formula.Formula manufacturers and distributors both have seized the popularity of apps as an avenue for marketing.ObjectiveThis study aimed to identify and analyze milk formula ads featured on Chines