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Urolithiasis is a common complaint worldwide; its prevalence has risen considerably in the past few decades. Lifestyle changes and environmental factors are the most probable predisposing factors. Conventional management mostly comprises surgical intervention; however, the condition may recur. Homoeopathic constitution... |
OBJECTIVE |
To evaluate the visual outcome of Array IOL, and examine the location of the lens. |
METHODS |
255 eyes in 196 patients received phaco and IOL implantation were randomized as test group 121 eyes (Array IOL) and case control group 134 eyes (monofocal Hydroview IOL). Postoperative examination included distance and near, uncorrected and corrected visual acuity, refractive results, and measurement of corneal curvatu... |
RESULTS |
Three months after surgery, 97.2% eyes (107/110) in test group with Array IOL had a distance visual acuity >/= 0.5, and in 24.5% (27/110) >/= 1.0. The difference was not significant (P > 0.05). 84.6% eyes (93/110) in test group had an uncorrected near acuity >/= 0.5 and 20.0% (22/110) >/= 1.0. The difference was signif... |
CONCLUSION |
The implantation of Array IOL not only has a good distance uncorrected visual acuity, but also with better near visual acuity. Also this surgery is safe, reliable and no special complication-induced.What is a rust ring? |
To the Editors: Recently, I discovered a draft paper from the start of my career many years ago. I would like to share the results and some thoughts with you. Rust rings intrigued me because they always seemed to have the same characteristic shape. The fragments of cornea containing rust rings were rigid saucer-shaped ... |
In the present work, we have simulated the homogeneous condensation of carbon dioxide and ethanol using the Bhatnagar-Gross-Krook based approach. In an earlier work of Gallagher-Rogers et al. [J. Thermophys. Heat Transfer 22, 695 (2008)], it was found that it was not possible to simulate condensation experiments of Weg... |
Given the current limitations of conducting biological research in space, a few options exist for subjecting cell culture to simulated microgravity (SMG) on Earth. These options vary in their methods, principles, and suitability for use with suspension cell culture. Here, a cell culture method is described for subjecti... |
Smart membranes, nanodevices, chemical sensors, and catalytic coatings are some of the applications that make the metal-organic framework (MOF) thin films very important. Encapsulation of nanoparticles in the porous structure of MOFs can lead to the formation of effective catalysts with new unique properties and wide r... |
A deductive object-oriented database (DOOD) is the integration of a deduc-tive database (DDB) and an object-oriented database (OODB). DDB and OODB are next generation databases proposed for overcoming the shortcomings of relational databases (RDB). The DDB is an extension of the RDB. It is based on the rst order predic... |
The purpose of this article is to describe a case of drug-induced cutaneous toxicity observed in cynomolgus monkeys and to introduce approaches attempted in order to elucidate mechanisms. The test article was a small molecule with a ubiquitously distributed target, especially in rapidly dividing cells, and which modula... |
This paper examines the tensions between Hobbes' arguments for self-preservation and the powers he ascribes to the Sovereign, especially the authority to call for military conscription. Does conscription contradict Hobbes’ claim about the absolute right of individual self-preservation? This paper explores the complexit... |
OBJECTIVE |
To identify the needs of the region's general practitioners concerning diagnosing, treating and referring patients with mental health disorders and major barriers to the general practitioners' management of these patients. |
DESIGN |
Cross-sectional survey. |
SUBJECTS |
All general practitioners working in rural north-western New South Wales. |
MEASUREMENTS |
Self-assessed levels of confidence (5-point Likert scale) in diagnosing and treating patients with a mental health condition. Practice data relating to presentation of such patients as well as issues affecting treatment and referral. |
RESULTS |
The three most commonly diagnosed and treated mental health conditions are depression, anxiety and dementia. General practitioners assessed themselves as being confident in diagnosing and treating these three mental health conditions and in diagnosing and treating adults and the elderly. The only form of treatment inte... |
CONCLUSION |
Our results indicate that other than for depression, anxiety and dementia, efforts to improve the general practitioners' diagnostic and treatment skills and to diagnose and treat adolescents and children are warranted. Up-skilling the general practitioners' ability to confidently use treatment options other than medica... |
Abstract Objective To test the hypothesis that a concise intervention to promote the preconception use of folic acid (FA) supplements among mothers who visit a well-baby clinic (WBC) for the 6-month check-up of their youngest child is effective. Effectiveness was measured as intention to use or actual use of FA supplem... |
Digital government has been a key component on government reform strategies during the last years. Unfortunately, few research exists reporting on the impacts of electronic government in terms of the final outcomes. By using a model that links inputs to impacts, this paper explores the impacts of electronic government ... |
Abstract We present a simple phenomenological model for the normal state c-axis transport of high-T c cuprates, which provides a quantitative fit to the c-axis resistivity data of La2-x Sr x CuO4, YBa2Cu3O6+x and Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8. We attribute the normal-state low-temperature upturn in ρc to the suppression of planar dens... |
Diverse functionalization was introduced into the pyrazole framework giving rise to a new family of ternary hydrogen-bond induced high energy density materials. By incorporating extended cationic interactions, nitramine-based ionic derivatives exhibit good energetic performance and enhanced molecular stability. Perform... |
Fragmented and variable perioperative care exposes patients to unnecessary risks and handoff errors. The perioperative surgical home aims to optimize quality, value-based care. We performed a retrospective evaluation of how a preoperative assessment center could coordinate care through e-mails sent to a patient’s healt... |
“JDLX” mobile application is a curriculum and learning management system which has game features and is designed for college students. To improve classroom efficiency, students' self-management ability and enthusiasm, we studied game and education theories, and built the JDLX mobile app which integrated functions of bo... |
The existence of a relationship between growth hormone (GH) release and slow-wave sleep (SWS), often studied in the past using conventional scoring of sleep stages, remains controversial. In the present study, this relationship was reevaluated by spectral analysis of the sleep electroencephalogram (EEG) and deconvoluti... |
In this work, nanocomposites of reduced graphene oxide–poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) grafted with silver nanoparticles (rGO-PVA-Ag) were prepared in the absence and presence of rose water. The optical characterizations of prepared nanocomposites were done through UV–visible spectroscopy and Transmission Electron Microscop... |
Using a simple expected utility function, we derive discount-rate adjustments for uncertain future expenditures (costs) and revenues (benefits). We apply these results to the individual’s valuation of the Social Security contract, to aggregate measures of Social Security’s obligations, and then to the possibility of a ... |
This paper presents a new pose measurement method of microminiature parts that is capable of transforming one dimension (1D) contour size obtained by optical micrometer to three dimension (3D) data with six parameters for microassembly. Pose measurement is one of the most important processes for microminiature parts' a... |
Purpose: The correction of severe, stiff scoliosis in children is challenging. One method used to reduce the risk is preoperative halo gravity traction (HGT). In this study, the authors sought to define the efficiency and safety of HGT and characterize the chronology of the correction seen. Method: A consecutive group ... |
The purpose of this article is to examine the impact of Global Financial Crisis on the Indian stock market which has been an issue of immense interest to time series analysts and econometricians around the world. We have conducted empirical analysis on daily stock returns of the top 20 companies listed on Bombay Stock ... |
Behavioural modification through physical activity and dietary counselling has been shown to have beneficial effects on pregnant women with overweight/obesity. Whether exercise alone with supervision (ie, supervised exercise) may also benefit for pregnant women with overweight/obesity is still unknown. This systematic ... |
Epidemiological studies show that tibial plateau fractures comprise about 10% of all below-knee injuries in car crashes. Studies from this laboratory document that impacts to the tibiofemoral (TF) joint at 50% of the energy producing gross fracture can generate cartilage damage and microcracks at the interface between ... |
Environmental problems are complex in nature and are usually exacerbated by unsustainable trends that are driven by anthropogenic, economic and development factors. One of the key challenges of sustainability is the ability to examine the range of possible future paths of combined social and environmental conditions, u... |
Reducing yarn hairiness is the greatest ascendancy for compact spinning. Based on the test of fiber length distribution, the hairiness of compact yarn is simulated in order to study the rule of hairiness producing. The hairiness of different fineness yarn is simulated by changing the twist factory and the diameter of y... |
Feed is a constraint of cattle production in Cambodia. Rice straw, fresh grass, and sorghum silage were used to assess palatability for cattle feeding. Five cattle were used for the palatability test over seven days. The results showed the feed intake of fresh grass was greater than fresh grass or Sorghum silage. No di... |
A circuit breaker includes a fixed contact; a movable contact disposed in a rotary-type contact holder; a switching device; an operation handle; and an over-current tripping device. The operation handle is operated to open and close main-circuit contact points through the switching device. The switching device includes... |
Background: Rugby is a contact sport, and the frequency of injuries is high. In our clinical experience with patients diagnosed arthroscopically with lateral meniscus tears in the middle segment, rugby players are more prevalent than players of other sports. We hypothesized that a meniscus tear in the middle segment is... |
Gaussian Elimination is commonly used to solve dense linear systems in scientific models. In a large number of applications, a need arises to solve many small size problems, instead of few large linear systems. The size of each of these small linear systems depends on the number of the ordinary differential equations (... |
Based on ellipse characteristic of porcine contour, a simple gesture recognition algorithm was proposed to distinguish different gestures and mental states. Firstly, the porcine image was pretreated to detect edge. And all the points on the edge were fitted with an ellipse. Then, the eigenvectors of porcine gestures we... |
In certain reactive transport applications, strong coupling between geochemical reactions and hydrodynamics exists. Dissolution and precipitation of minerals, such as the conversion between gypsum and anhydrite [1] or the precipitation of nesquehonite during CO 2 sequestration [2], as well as gas bubble formation [3] a... |
The science of mice has been examined for quite a long time with the fundamental motivation behind irritation control. With the coming of exploratory ways to deal with human medicinal consideration, mice have turned into the most famous creature model framework as a result of the numerous likenesses between their physi... |
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