The herbicide glyphosate is frequently detected in surface waters and its occurrence is linked to agricultural as well as urban uses. Elevated concentrations downstream of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) suggest that municipal wastewater is an important source of glyphosate in surface waters. We therefore conducted a study at a typical…[Read more]

Objectives The purpose of this study was to provide data on the long-term efficacy and safety of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic thrombocytopenia (cTCP). Methods Between January 2016 and December 2018, a total of 32 AF patients with thrombocytopenia (platelet count 0.9). Major (12.50 vs.…[Read more]

Radiation therapy is one of the main cancer treatment modalities applied in 50-70% of cancer patients. Despite the many advantages of this treatment, such as non-invasiveness, organ-preservation, and spatiotemporal flexibility in tumor targeting, it can lead to complications in irradiated healthy cells/tissues. In this regard, the use of…[Read more]