In this research, a poly (ionic liquid) functionalised silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles were synthesised for the first time and utilised as novel adsorbent simultaneous extraction of six phthalic acid esters from polyethylene terephthalate bottled drinking water samples. The was prepared by grafting (1-benzyl-3-vinyl-1 H-imidazol-3-ium chloride) onto Fe3O4nanoparticles via Cu(0)-mediated re...

The molecular mechanisms underlying stress urinary incontinence (SUI) are unclear. We aimed to evaluate the molecular alterations in mice urethras following vaginal trauma and ovariectomy (OVX). Twenty-four virgin female mice were equally distributed into four groups: noninstrumented control; vaginal distension (VD) group; OVX group; and VD + OVX group. Changes in leak point pressures (LPPs), g...

On the eve of independence, France signed defense treaties with its former African colonies to maintain military influence across continent. Accordingly, it routinely made unilateral interventions as saw fit for decades. However, in recent years, local communities Africa are resenting French presence on their soil and paternalistic posture affairs which many assimilate neo-colonialism. As a res...

Abstract Background The four-port technique is currently considered the gold standard for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A three-port has been described but there no consensus over safety profile and efficacy of this compared to technique. Methods comprehensive systematic review meta-analysis comparing in cholecystectomy benign diseases gallbladder was performed. Two authors independently conduc...

Our aim was to determine the pre-operative sporting profiles of patients undergoing primary joint replacement and to establish if they were able to return to sport after surgery. A postal survey was completed by 2085 patients between one and three years after operation. They had undergone one of five operations, namely total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, total knee replacement, unicompartme...

Surface exploration is a key step in the colonization of surfaces by sessile marine biofoulers. As many biofouling organisms can delay settlement until a suitable surface is encountered, colonization can comprise surface exploration and intermittent swimming. As such, the process is best followed in three dimensions. Here we present a low-cost transportable stereoscopic system consisting of two...

Climate change, which has the potential to alter water flow and temperature in aquatic environments, can influence freshwater fish habitat. This study used an ecological habitat suitability model (EHSM), integrates hydraulic (water depth velocity) physiologic temperature) suitability, investigate impact of climate change on two native species (Zacco platypus Nipponocypris koreanus) South Korea....