OBJECTIVE The aim was to carry out a comparative study of lung cancer incidence and resection rates following the introduction of positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) and the reorganisation of Cancer Services in Northern Ireland. METHODS Data were retrieved from the Regional Thoracic Service Database and Northern Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) covering the period 1994-200...

A comparative analysis of the characteristics main types bolometers is indicated in article. The constructive solution an uncooled thermal detector bolometric type, formed using technology microelectromechanical systems, studied. By means computer simulation modern computer-aided design systems microelectronics, a static mechanical was performed to assess effect stresses arising structural mate...