BEHAVIOR AND TRENDS FOR ZN IN SARONIKOS GULF

Behavior and trends for Zn in Saronikos Gulf

The study of Zn in the water column of Saronikos Gulf in Greece during a two year period between 2008 and 2010 added data to the available time series of metal data for this marine area since 1985.The Saronikos Gulf, is directly influenced by the Athens metropolitan area.The operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant of Athens situated on the smal

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Multi-trajectory analysis of changes in physical activity and body mass index in relation to retirement: Finnish Retirement and Aging study.

BackgroundPhysical activity and body mass index (BMI) have been reported to change around retirement.The objective was to examine the concurrent changes in physical activity and BMI around retirement, which have not been studied before.In addition, the associations of different demographic characteristics with these changes were examined.MethodsThe

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Futility in acute care surgery: first do no harm

The consequences of the delivery of futile or Mains Plugs potentially ineffective medical care and interventions are devastating on the healthcare system, our patients and their families, and healthcare providers.In emergency situations in particular, determining if escalating invasive interventions will benefit a frail and/or severely critically i

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