CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF ACHALASIA: CURRENT STATE OF THE ART

Clinical management of achalasia: current state of the art

Joseph T Krill, Rishi D Naik, Michael F Vaezi Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA Abstract: Achalasia is a primary disorder of esophageal motility.It classically presents with dysphagia to both solids and liquids but may be

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Elevation Affects the Development, Growth, and Cocoon Quality of Eri Silkworm Samia cynthia ricini Boisduval (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)

Samia cynthia ricini is a species of silkworm whose survival, development, and cocoon quality are affected by its environmental factors such as elevation, which affects temperature and humidity.This study aimed to examine the impact of elevation on the survival, development time, cocoon shell weight, and fecundity of S.c.ricini.The research was per

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The New Global Cycle of Protest and the Portuguese Case

This paper focuses on the recent cycle of collective action across countries and continents over the past few years.It seems to be evident that in the outset of 2011 began a new wave of global protests made of contagion and communication that spread in different contexts.Our argument is that, unlike here other cycles marked by post-materialistic va

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