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Microstructural Characterization and Thermal Properties of Aluminium Titanate/Talc Ceramic Matrix Composites
(POLISH ACAD SCIENCES INST PHYSICS, 2015)
Talc (3MgO.4SiO(2).H2O) has excellent mechanical properties, shock and abrasion resistance, good electrical and thermal shock resistance, softness, isolation, chemical activity, heat resistance and oil absorption properties. ...
Statin pretreatment and risk of in-hospital atrial fibrillation among patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a collaborative meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials
(OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2015)
Aims Statin pretreatment in patients undergoing cardiac surgery is understood to prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF). However, this is based on observational and limited randomized trial evidence, resulting in ...
Reversible Myocarditis and Pericarditis after Black Widow Spider Bite or Kounis Syndrome?
(HINDAWI LTD, 2015)
Clinical manifestation of black widow spider bite is variable and occasionally leads to death in rural areas. Cases of myocarditis and pericarditis after black widow spider bite are rare and the associated prognostic ...
Comparison of two different triple pelvic osteotomy plates for the treatment of hip dysplasia in 23 dogs
(ANKARA UNIV PRESS, 2015)
This study was performed on different breeds, age and sex 23 dogs, which were brought with canine hip dysplasia (CHD). All cases separated into randomized two groups. Although Standard Triple Pelvic Osteotomy (TPO) procedure ...
Does social support affect development of cognitive dysfunction in individuals with diabetes mellitus?
(SAUDI MED J, 2015)
Objectives: To determine cognitive functions and perceived social support (SS) among individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM), and the effects of SS on the development of cognitive dysfunction (CD). Methods: This cross-sectional ...
Papillary thyroid cancer located in the carotid bifurcation mimicking carotid body tumor
(AVES, 2015)
The symptoms and examination findings of masses that are located in the neck region can mimic each other. Although conventional radiological methods are useful for diagnosis, the distinction between carotid body tumors and ...
Comparison of Tuberculin Skin Test, IFN-gamma Assay, Real Time PCR and Lateral Flow Rapid Test in Diagnosis of Field Outbreaks of Bovine Tuberculosis
(KAFKAS UNIV, VETERINER FAKULTESI DERGISI, 2015)
Bovine tuberculosis is an important zoonotic disease transmitted by direct contact, respiratory pathway, ingestion of unpasteurised milk and milk product, raw or undercooked meat. Tuberculosis can be difficult to diagnose ...
Investigation of flexural strength and cytotoxicity of acrylic resin copolymers by using different polymerization methods
(KOREAN ACAD PROSTHODONTICS, 2015)
PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to appraise the some mechanical properties of polymethyl methacrylate based denture base resin polymerized by copolymerization mechanism, and to investigate the cytotoxic effect of these ...
Effect of tumour necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6 promoter polymorphisms on course of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Turkish patients
(WOLTERS KLUWER MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS, 2015)
Objective: In this case-control study, we investigated whether IL-6 (-174G/C) and TNF-alpha (-308G/A) gene polymorphisms affect the clinical course and outcome of CCHF. Methods: Total 150 patients with CCHF and 170 controls ...
Echocardiographic assessment of right ventricular functions in nondiabetic normotensive hemodialysis patients
(AKADEMIAI KIADO RT, 2015)
Purpose: Heart is affected structurally and functionally in end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, the data available about adverse effects of ESRD on right ventricle (RV) is scarce. We aimed to evaluate echocardiographic ...