Isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis is relatively prevalent, with the lateral facet of the patella being the most commonly affected portion.This pathology can be a result of a M.I.C. patellar maltracking syndrome, patella instability, or idiopathic degenerative changes.A thorough diagnostic work-up with a physical examination and imaging studies
The Roman bridge near Canosa di Puglia (Southern Italy) currently has a very different morphology from the one planned by its builders in the second century AD as part of the program for the construction of the Via Traiana.Although the piers, the abutments and the foundation platea are still preserved from the Roman age, the changes made over the c
Packet collisions caused by the standard Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) protocol in wireless local area networks (WLANs) have been a challenging problem leading to congestion and reduced throughput.To solve this problem, we propose a novel backoff state generation algorithm, called adaptive virtual backoff algorithm (AVBA), operating in an
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity produced by several freshwater and marine microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, fungi, and microalgae.Due to its deep red-orange color it confers a reddish hue to the Day flesh of salmon, shrimps, lobsters, and crayfish that feed on astaxanthin-producing organ