Mangrove ecosystems are famed for their crucial ecological functionalities in moderating global carbon cycling process.To safeguard these ecosystems, the Chinese government implemented the Ecological Redline Policy Eye Masks (ERP) in 2017.This study evaluated the effectiveness of ERP in protecting mangroves and enhancing their carbon storage potent
Investigating Catheter-Related Infections in Southern Benin Hospitals: Identification, Susceptibility, and Resistance Genes of Involved Bacterial Strains
The use of catheters and bladder catheters in hospitals can increase the risk of bacterial infections.This study aimed to identify the bacterial strains involved in catheter-related infections (CRI) in southern Benin hospitals.The GINKGO BILOBA study included 407 samples, including 95 catheter tip samples and 312 urine samples collected from bladde
Comparison of lateral parapatellar vs. infrapatellar approaches for intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures
BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of tibial shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing (IMN) using the lateral parapatellar entry (LPE) and infrapatellar (IP) surgical approaches.MethodsA total of 85 patients with tibial shaft fractures treated with IMN between January 2019 and December 2022 were r
The threat of mine effluent to the UNESCO status of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site
There is a significant environmental risk posed to the region in battery-powered generators which one of the most important and richest archaeological and palaeontological resources is located in South Africa.This area, known as the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage (COHWHS), is situated adjacent to one of the richest gold bearing geological seque
Restricted Parenteral Antibiotics Usage Policy in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in India
Introduction: The indoor hospital use of antibiotic irrationally has been a growing concern in the recent past.For the patients and providers of health care services this kind of Disposable Gloves drug consumption account for a major chunk of the budget.Aim: To assess the outcome of restriction on the use of parenteral antibiotics with respect to t