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A thin lay er of fluid flowing down a solid planar surface has a free sur face height described by a nonlinear POE derived via the lubrication ap­ proximat ion from the Navi er St okes equations. For th in films , sur face tension plays an important rol e both in providing a significant driving force and in smoothi ng the free surface. Sur fac tant molecules on the free surface tend to reduce s...

INTRODUCTION Post-operative wound infections after spinal surgery is a very serious problem, leading to a risk of significant morbidity which may even lead to prolonged hospitalization. Various treatment protocols have been recommended for debridement, antibiotic, and soft-tissue management, but with mixed results. However, the risk of morbidity is still high with these treatment options. Vacuu...

Background. Vitiligo has important clinical and social consequences particularly in the pigmented skin. The present study was conducted to assess the differences in clinicoepidemiological presentation of vitiligo in males and females and to understand the factors associated with spread of vitiligo in them. Methods. This is a cross-sectional analysis of secondary clinical data of 168 vitiligo pa...

the study was conducted on a group of 90 traffic policemen aged 20-50 years and working in and around patiala district to assess their knowledge, attitude, and practices toward the ill effects caused by traffic noise on health. the subjects were required to fill up a questionnaire regarding their self‑assessment of hearing ability, noise‑related attitudes, and the use of personal protective equ...

approximately 20% of the incidence of cancers are caused by obesity. there have been several studies showing that weight loss, through calorie reduction and increased exercise, can potentially reduce the risk of cancer in obese people. but currently other special methods such as anti-obesity drugs or bariatric surgeries are used for intentional weight loss. whether such intentional weight loss ...