Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is associated with a decrease in function, increase in pain and risk of falls. Lateral wedge insole (LWI) is commonly prescribed in KOA to improve pain and function. Our study aimed to 1) evaluate the clinical symptoms and risk of falls in early KOA and compare with controls; 2) evaluate the immediate and four-week effect of LWI. ...

The present study evaluated the ground water quality and physico-chemical characteristics of the water samples collected from 15 bore wells in the study area which is situated in Rangappa Layout which is located in the Ittamadgu Village of Uttarahalli Hobli which falls in the Bangalore South taluk of the Bangalore Urban district. Physico-chemical characteristics of the collected water samples, ...

Climate change projections for California indicate reduction in the percentage of precipitation that falls as snow, and increase in the percentage that falls as rain, due to warmer temperatures in the future. Previous work has shown overall decreases in rainfall / snowfall ratios for the western US over the last 60 years. Of interest in this study is the quantification of snow/rain ratios for s...

We hooked the 5th wheel and boat to the truck for the 240-mile drive to Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir for a walleye tournament. The reservoir is between Twin Falls, Idaho and Jackpot, Nevada. We always look forward to fishing this tournament as it’s a good walleye fishery and we have a lot of friends in the area. We pulled into the federal camp ground at the lake at noon on June 10 and were look...

Globally, geodiversity and the associated ecosystem services it provides, are both under threat from anthropogenic pressures environmental changes. The UNESCO Global Geoparks Programme was established to create protected areas that not only preserve but enhance human wellbeing cultural heritage. Understanding role plays in providing such is necessary for holistic conservation priorities ensure ...