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The prevalence of obesity is high in older persons and recent trends show a rapid increase in this prevalence. Results from observational and intervention studies (i.e. weight loss studies) show the strong negative impact of obesity on functional status in old age. There are different potential pathways through which obesity may lead to functional decline in older persons. Furthermore, the pres...

CHAPTER 114 Hydrometrocolpos

Introduction Hydrocolpos is an uncommon congenital disorder consisting of cystic dilatation of the vagina caused by obstruction of the distal genital tract, resulting in retained fluid. If there is also associated uterine enlargement, the term hydrometrocolpos is applied. Vaginal obstruction may result from a high vaginal septum, varying degrees of vaginal atresia, cloacal malformations, or an ...

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Fungicide resistance in dollar spot caused by Sclerotinia homoeocarpa is a common problem on golf courses in North America (Figure 1) (2), and managing fungicide resistance is a complex and controversial topic (1,4). With dollar spot, the question of whether to use the same fungicide until resistance develops or to rotate different chemistries and tank mixtures has not been defi nitively answer...

109-114 Cagampang

poning sexual activity, and reproductive health educators who traditionally provide information about contraception and disease prevention (information that is not part of the curriculum) eventually came to support ENABL’s approach for middle school youths.5 Three and one-half years after its launch, ENABL had evolved from a groundbreaking health education campaign into a way of life for the ag...