Collisions with windows are an important human-related threat to birds in urban landscapes.However, the proximate drivers of collisions are not well understood, and no study has examined spatial variation in mortality in an urban setting.We hypothesized that the number of fatalities at buildings varies with window area and habitat features that inf
Abstract Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become an increasing bariatric procedure.The basic principle is to create a narrow stomach along the lesser curvature, using a calibration bougie as a template to perform a vertical partial gastrectomy, resecting the greater curvature and fundus of the stomach.The most common postoperati
Objective: To compare in vivo orthodontic mini-implants (MI) of smooth (machined) and rough (acid etched) surfaces, assessing primary and secondary stability.Methods:Thirty-six (36) MI were inserted in the mandibles of six (6) stuart products emcelle tocopherol dogs.Each animal received six (6) MI.In the right hemiarch, three (3) MI without surface