Patent Foramen Ovale and Closure Technique with the Amplatzer Occluder by Bernhard Meier

“…All data, however, point to a benefit of PFO closure. Free wall erosion (exceedingly rare) and triggering of atrial fibrillation (in about 1% of patients) are the only noteworthy complications. …”
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Xanthogranuloma of the External Auditory Canal Mimicking a Benign Tumor: A Case Report by Keisuke Yoshihama, Yasumasa Kato, Yuh Baba

“…CT revealed the soft tissue mass without bony erosion, and MRI revealed that the mass showed a homogenous, iso signal intensity on a both T1- and T2-weighted image, suggesting that the mass is a benign tumor such as adenoma. …”
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Development Of Coastal Sediment Database by Nur Azlin Atikah Mohd Nasir, Nursuhaila Muhamad Fauzi, Aimie Rifhan Hashim, Sharir Aizat Kamaruddin

“…Sediment is a naturally occurring material that is broken down by weathering and erosion and then moved by the action of wind, water, or ice, or by gravity acting on the particles. …”
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Micronutrients Considerations for Warm-Season Grass Systems in Florida by Jane C. Griffin, Joao Mauricio Buen Vendramini, Diane L. Rowland, Maria Lucia Silveira

“…Many popular warm-season grasses, such as bahiagrass and bermudagrass, have roots that penetrate deeper into the soil profile, which aids in both drought tolerance, nutrient uptake, and the minimization of soil erosion. In Florida, spodosols are the predominant soil order used for forage production and have limited fertility. …”
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NEW CHALLENGES IN ABRASIVE WATER JET MACHINING by CATALINA CIOFU, CATALIN TAMPU, EUGEN HERGHELEGIU, COSMIN ALEXANDRU IANCU, GHEORGHE BRABIE

“…The method consists in transforming the kinetic energy of a solid particle directed with water jet at a high pressure to remove material through erosion and abrasion. AWJM is low cost equipment compared to other conventional cutting technologies. …”
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Effect of Exposure to Acidic Food Items on Dentin Characteristics: An ATR-FTIR Study by Mohammad A. Alebrahim, Ahmad S. Al-Hiyasat, Ali S. Ba Rajjash

“…These findings imply that ATR-FTIR may be an effective noninvasive technique for detecting erosion-induced changes in dentin, having a significant clinical impact on dental care.…”
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Coral Reef Conservation Strategies for Everyone by Kathryn E. Lohr, Joshua T. Patterson

“…About 400 million people rely on coral reef fish as a source of protein; about 6 million people make a living by catching and selling coral reef fish and invertebrates; tourism activities like SCUBA diving and snorkeling provide revenue of US $9.6 billion per year; and reefs reduce wave energy by 97%, helping to protect 197 million people in coastal areas from beach erosion, wave energy, and flooding. Learn how you can help protect these fragile, essential ecosystems from threats in this 7-page fact sheet written by Kathryn E. …”
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Living Shoreline Monitoring—How do I evaluate the environmental benefits of my living shoreline? by Laura Reynolds, Natalie C. Stephens, Savanna C. Barry, Ashley R. Smyth

“… Living shorelines are structures made of natural materials such as oyster shell, sand, mangroves, salt marsh plants, and other organic materials built to protect properties from erosion. In addition to increasing shoreline stability, living shorelines enhance many valuable ecosystem functions. …”
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Impact of Urban Xenobiotics on Mycorrhizal Associations in Urban Plants by Aashutosh Kumar Mandwa, Atul Kumar Bhardwaj, Rajesh Kumar, K.K. Chandra, Chanchal Kumari and S. K. Padey

“…There are extensive sources of both natural (soil or rock erosion, fires, biodegradation, and volcanic eruptions) and anthropogenic (soil pollution, air, and herbicides). …”
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Transformation des structures agricoles et recomposition des paysages de bocage by Thibaut Preux, Daniel Delahaye, Maxime Marie

“…In spite of public statements and actions in favour of maintaining and even restoring bocage landscapes, the results of this study suggest that the changes in the structure of farms (larger establishments, their concentration and the specialisation of production) has contributed to the erosion of these landscapes which are emblematic of these western rural areas and has led to the emergence of new forms of landscapes.…”
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On sound change and gender: the case of vowel length variation in Scottish English by Florent Chevalier

“…This study, focused solely on male speakers, demonstrated that the erosion of the SVLR in Glaswegian English did not result in a move towards Anglo-English patterns. …”
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Guidelines for Community Associations: Considerations for Selecting a Landscape Contractor and Writing an Effective Landscaping Contract by Adam G. Dale, Claire Lewis, Esen A. Momol, Donald P. Rainey, John Bossart, C. J. Bain, Jen Marvin, Lynn A. Barber, Norman C. Leppla, Gary W. Knox, Thomas T. Ankersen

“… Florida-Friendly Landscaping protects Florida’s unique natural resources by conserving water, reducing waste and pollution, creating wildlife habitat, and preventing erosion. This 12-page document will help the reader with selecting and writing a landscape contract that follows Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles. …”
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Restoration of phosphate mined lands: literature review with insights from Morocco by Anass Bourazza, Abdel Aziz Hassane Sidikou, Berhanu Amsalu Fenta, Abdelaziz Hirich

“…The study advocates for integrated land management strategies that combine tailored nutrient management plans, erosion control, and water conservation, particularly in arid climates. …”
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Enhancing the effectiveness of immunotherapy in rheumatoid arthritis by delaying immunosenescence triggered by fibroblast-like synoviocytes by Li Zhang, Yang Luo, Hai-Li Shen

“…During the progression of RA, fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) exhibit tumor-like behavior, including increased proliferation, inflammation mediation, and aggressive phenotypes, leading to bone erosion. Additionally, T cells in RA acquire pro-inflammatory characteristics, exacerbating the inflammatory environment in affected joints and associated tissues. …”
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Efficacy of esomeprazole at treatment of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease by Yu. V. Yevsyutina

“…Results of multiple studies prove that esomeprazole is a highly effective antisecretory drug which can be used as for treatment of patients with erosive esophagitis and non-erosive reflux disease and as a maintenance therapy. …”
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Le Désert comme scène de l’avoir lieu : Robert Smithson et Noah Purifoy by Antonia Rigaud

“…The American desert is particularly pregnant with meaning and represents a ground for an art marked by erosion and destruction. This article discusses two iconic desert interventions : Smithson’s Spiral Jetty and Purifoy’s Outdoor Desert Art Museum, in order to bring forward the art history debates of the time, moving away from formalist criticism towards more socio-political criticism. …”
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LAND USE/COVER CHANGE IN RUSSIA WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL CHALLENGES by ELENA MILANOVA

“…Agricultural lands in many regions were dramatically impacted by changed management practices, resulted in accelerated erosion and reduced biodiversity. Between the natural factors that shape agriculture in Russia, climate is the most important one. …”
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Micronutrients Considerations for Warm-Season Grass Systems in Florida by Jane C. Griffin, Joao Mauricio Buen Vendramini, Diane L. Rowland, Maria Lucia Silveira

“…Many popular warm-season grasses, such as bahiagrass and bermudagrass, have roots that penetrate deeper into the soil profile, which aids in both drought tolerance, nutrient uptake, and the minimization of soil erosion. In Florida, spodosols are the predominant soil order used for forage production and have limited fertility. …”
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Coral Reef Conservation Strategies for Everyone by Kathryn E. Lohr, Joshua T. Patterson

“…About 400 million people rely on coral reef fish as a source of protein; about 6 million people make a living by catching and selling coral reef fish and invertebrates; tourism activities like SCUBA diving and snorkeling provide revenue of US $9.6 billion per year; and reefs reduce wave energy by 97%, helping to protect 197 million people in coastal areas from beach erosion, wave energy, and flooding. Learn how you can help protect these fragile, essential ecosystems from threats in this 7-page fact sheet written by Kathryn E. …”
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Forest Futures in the Making: Legal Infrastructures and Multispecies Speculation in Planning Climate-Adaptable Forests by Irene van Oorschot

“…Forests are increasingly thought of as a crucial instrument to combat a host of climate change associated stressors and threats such as soil erosion, atmospheric CO2, and heat stress. As such, forests have become enrolled in seductive progress stories of envisioning future climate change mitigation and adaptation. …”
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