Using prestressed anchor cables is one of the most common approaches for reinforcing slopes.By establishing a calculation model for a high and steep slope, the changes of displacement of slope foot and increment of force on the cables under different prestresses were calculated.Furthermore, the influence of prestress on the changes of displacement
BACKGROUND:Fascioliasis is a severe zoonotic disease of worldwide extension caused by liver flukes.In human fascioliasis hyperendemic areas, reinfection and chronicity are the norm and anemia is the main sign.Herein, the profile of the Th1/Th2/Th17/Treg expression levels is analyzed after reinfection, correlating them with their corresponding hemat
Introduction Negative consequences of social homonegativity and HIV status among older gay and bisexual men in Portugal are still to be documented.Objectives This study seeks to evaluate depression and anxiety disparities among older gay and bisexual men, based upon their HIV status.Methods This is a quantitative, descriptive, comparative, Vacuum N