With the rapid increase in the elderly population, there is a simultaneous increased need for care provided by family caregivers.Research in the field of head and neck cancer has indicated that caring for patients with dysphagia can impact a caregiver’s quality of life.Given that many older adults present with dysphagia, one can assume that t
In this paper, the hydrodynamic characteristics of a rim-driven thruster (RDT) behind the hull of an underwater vehicle are investigated.The studied underwater vehicle is the benchmark DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) suboff model, with and without full appendages.In order to verify and validate the numerical model, a grid sensitiv
The evolution of regulations concerning biocidal products aimed towards an increased protection of the TIG Accessory environment (e.g., EU Regulation No 528/2012) requires the development of new non-toxic anti-fouling (AF) systems.As the marine environment is an important source of inspiration, such AF systems inhibiting the adhesion of organisms w
ABSTRACT Microbial relationships are critical to coral health, and changes in microbiomes are often exhibited following environmental disturbance.However, the dynamics of coral-microbial composition and external factors that govern coral microbiome assembly and response to disturbance remain largely uncharacterized.Here, we investigated how antibio
Post-stroke depression significantly impairs functional recovery in patients and their quality of life.Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of vortioxetine in correcting depressive symptoms in the early recovery Lip Crayon period of ischemic stroke, as well as its effect on the cognitive functions of patients.Patients and methods.The investigation e