Ultrasonic "time-of-flight" monitor (Vittamed) was used for continuous monitoring of intracranial blood volume (IBV) pulse, respiratory, slow waves and cerebrovascular autoregulation (CA). The objectives are to compare of invasively and non-invasively monitored slow intracranial waves and CA of ICU patients and to evaluate the phase shift between ABP and IBV respiratory waves as a possible esti...

Structural monitoring systems using wireless sensors have the potential to serve as low-cost alternatives to commercially available cable-based monitoring systems. This paper describes a wireless sensing prototype system specifically designed for structural monitoring applications. To validate the performance of the prototype system, a network of up to 20 wireless sensing units is installed on ...

BACKGROUND Previous studies regarding rhythm control in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) could not sufficiently demonstrate the efficacy of available anti-arrhythmic drugs. 'Upstream therapy' has emerged as a potential strategy for the prevention and treatment of AF. The use of angiotensin II receptor blockers and statins has been suggested to decrease new-onset AF, but which remains inad...

Articular cartilage functions by providing a specialized mechanically competent extracellular matrix to withstand load bearing, thus protecting the underlying bones and allowing their near friction-free articulation in the joints. The resident chondrocytes maintain this function throughout life and do so by retaining a stable phenotype that resists hypertrophy and vascular invasion from the bon...

STUDY DESIGN A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE Rate of neurological injuries is widely reported for spinal deformity surgery. However, few have included the influence of the subtypes and severity of the deformity, or anterior versus posterior corrections. The purpose of this study is to quantify these risks. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The risk of neurological injuries was examined in a singl...

although the delayed exfoliation of primary teeth among children is a common dental problem, simultaneous presence of primary teeth and corresponding successors is a rare feature in adults. this paper reports an unusual case in which both permanent teeth (molars, premolars, and canines) and primary teeth were present simultaneously. this report describes questions concerning the etiology of ove...

background:the diagnostic accuracy of frozen section as an important source of information in surgical pathology is important not only in the management of surgical patients but also as a measure of quality control in surgical pathology. in this study, we evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of frozen sections over a 6-year period in a teaching hospital in iran. methods: we retrospectively review...

pacemaker infection has multiple risk factors. its presentation is most often similar to infected endocarditis and the diagnosis is made through studying blood cultures. transesophageal echocardiography can confirm the diagnosis. the most common microorganisms are staphylococcus speciesis. as a matter of fact, complete pacemaker removal appears to be the only definite treatment. we presented a ...

classification of occlusion is the first step in diagnosing the relationship between the upper and lower jaw's teeth. based on angle's classification, occlusion is divided into three categories: class i, class ii, and class iii. the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of occlusion categories, based on angle's classification, in adolescents with permanent dentition in tehran. this ...