For the treatment of severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis, minimally invasive heart valve prostheses are increasingly used, especially for elderly patients.The current generation of devices is based on xenogenic leaflet material, involving limitations with regard to calcification and durability.Artificial polymeric leaflet-structures re-present

This research investigates the elusive tactic of lateral movement employed by adversaries within a compromised network.The focus is on identifying the mechanisms and techniques used for lateral movement, with a particular emphasis on credential access.The study leverages a custom-designed Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system buil

Globally, many shorebirds, particularly the smaller migratory waders are declining, which can be attributed to multiple factors throughout their ranges.The Wilderness Lakes Complex in South Africa comprises two estuarine systems, that support diverse waterbird communities, including 17 abundant shorebirds.The study aimed to document long-term spati

The 2015-refugee crisis fully hit Greece after years of strict austerity, challenging notions of entitlement, the here role of institutions, and overall assumptions on migration.This article examines Greek asylum and migration policies and their impact on the every-day life of asylum seekers.Drawing on Foucauldian perspectives and fieldwork in Eleo

Diabetes mellitus, characterized by enduring hyperglycemia, precipitates oxidative stress, engendering a spectrum of complications, notably increased bone vulnerability.The genesis of reactive oxygen species (ROS), a byproduct of oxygen metabolism, instigates oxidative detriment and impairs bone metabolism in diabetic conditions.This review delves