In previous works, we reported the fabrication of cotton-wool-like composites consisting of siloxane-doped vaterite and poly(l-lactic acid) (SiVPCs). Various irregularly shaped bone voids can be filled with the composite, which effectively supplies calcium and silicate ions, enhancing the bone formation by stimulating the cells. The composites, however, were brittle and showed an initial burst ...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine if sensory block following spinal anaesthesia, measured with a range of devices, corresponded to the hierarchy of nerve fibre size in the area of differential block, and to compare the distribution and variability of recorded measurements. METHODS Women with singleton pregnancies > 36 weeks of gestation undergoing elective caesarean section un...

Although mule spinning has been used in the cotton and wool industries for about two centuries, the *earliest recorded cases of mule spinners' cancer were not reported until the end of the nineteenth century. From then on the number of cases rapidly increased. Evidence accumulated which strongly suggested that the mineral oil used to lubricate the mule spindles was the cause. It is remarkable t...

The persistence of vaccinia virus on wool (blanket and gabardine) and cotton (sheeting, terry cloth, and knit jersey) fabrics was studied. The fabrics were exposed to the virus by three methods: direct contact, aerosol, and virus-containing dust having a high content of textile fibers. Fabrics exposed to virus by each method were held in 35 and 78% relative humidities at 25 C. Virus was recover...

Natural dyes are gaining interest due their expected low risk to human health and to the environment. In this study, the wash fastness of a natural coloring matter from the liquid waste produced in the steam treatment of eucalyptus wood in textile fabrics was investigated. Specifically, eucalyptus wood extract was used to dye cotton, nylon and wool in an exhaust dyeing process without the addit...

IF both fornices are exposed to view when lookingfrom the side, the assistant has efficiently managed the lids and the eyebrow and vitreous should not escape. This" is the test. The surgeon should satisfy himself in this respect before opening the eye-ball. Exposure of the fornices is easy when the globe is shrunken and in patients of slender constitution. It is sometimes impossible with promin...

Cotton mite disease is a common disease. Taking the cotton mite disease as the research subject, a segmentation method based on color features and area thresholding is proposed under the complex background. The proposed algorithm is comprised of three main steps. First, to extract the analogous disease spots (disease spots and stems) from green plants. Second, some special characteristics are d...

Purpose: To report a case of purtscher-like retinopathy as the primary manifestation in patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Case summary: A 44-year-old healthy female presented decreased visual acuity both eyes. On fundus examination, multiple cotton wool spots and retinal hemorrhages on posterior pole were observed. fluorescein angiography, nonperfusion vascular leakage observed at...

Method 65 patients awaiting cataract extraction were admitted to hospital on the day before operation. None of them had any topical or systemic treatment before or after admission. In each case, both eyes were white and quiet and the naso-lacrimal ducts were patent. At the time of admission, conjunctival swabs were taken from the lower fornix of each eye on dry, sterile cotton-wool applicators,...