The use of mesh in hernia repair has faced intense scrutiny, leading patients to become fearful of its use, despite its benefits in reducing hernia recurrence. We report a single institutional experience in performing hernia repair with mesh in terms of hernia-specific outcomes, mesh-related complications, and patient-reported quality of…[Read more]

ving the outstanding performance of these functionals for other nuclei.The growing demand for safer lithium-ion batteries draws researchers’ attention to solid-state electrolytes. In general, a desired electrolyte should be flexible, mechanically strong, and with high ionic conductivity. A solid-state electrolyte with a polymer as a matrix seems…[Read more]

Three full-length monopartite begomovirus sequences were obtained from two field-collected pepper plants exhibiting severe leaf yellowing disease symptoms in Yunnan province of China. The three full-length viral sequences contain 2,748 nucleotides (nt) and share the highest nt sequence similarity (88.2% identity) with that of malvastrum yellow…[Read more]

ut less likely to seek or receive it.The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed so many aspects of our lives. For psychotherapists, telehealth is likely a permanent part of the future mental health landscape. For family therapists using a manualized treatment, this brings unique challenges and creative opportunities. In this article, we describe the…[Read more]