We propose the out-diffused metal precipitates (OMP) method to seed metal catalysts for bottom-up silicon wire growth. We fi rst in-diffuse the silicon substrate with a fastdiffusing metal (e.g., copper), and then anneal with a temperature profi le tuned to out-diffuse the metal to favorable nucleation sites on the surface. Vapor–liquid–solid (VLS) silicon wire growth on seeds from the OMP meth...

OBJECTIVES This study aims to investigate the distribution of etiologic factors related to otorhinolaryngology in chronic cough patients with normal lung examination and spirometric findings, and also highlight the importance of videolaryngostroboscopic (VLS) examination with these patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS Seventy-six patients (31 males, 45 females; mean age 48.0±15.5 years; range 18 to...

The loss of a free flap is a feared complication for both the surgeon and the patient. Early recognition of vascular compromise has been shown to provide the best chance for flap salvage. The ideal monitoring technique for perioperative free flap ischemia would be noninvasive, continuous, and reliable. Visible light spectroscopy (VLS) was evaluated as a new method for predicting ischemia in mic...

Abstract Introduction Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) often presents with chronic pruritus. While VLS is associated feelings of isolation, risk mood disorders among females has yet to be quantified on a large scale. Objective Our objective was assess the association development depressive episode, anxiety disorder, major disorder (MDD), and prescription antidepressants benzodiazepines, evaluate i...

Summary. The purpose of the study: to study possibilities video laparoscopy (VLS) in diagnosis urgent abdominal surgical pathology and optimize tactics.
 Material methods. VLS was performed 55 patients with an unclear diagnosis, accounting for 7 % all operated patients.
 results. Established nosological forms pathology, complicated 87.3 (peritonitis, infiltrate, abscess, obstruction, ...

The increase in penetration of large-scale renewable generation significantly affects power system characteristics. Thus, it is necessary to assess the steady state and dynamic performance a for different installing scenarios plants such as photovoltaic (PV) ones. paper specifically investigates impacts very (VLS-PV) on including rotor-angle frequency stabilities. For this purpose, detailed equ...

Abstract Introduction Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) often presents with intense pruritus and recurrent painful lesions, negatively impacting quality of life and, potentially, the ability to engage in sexual penetration. VLS treatment ranges from topical steroids systemic antipruritic agents. No studies have yet characterized how concurrent dysfunction impacts treatment. Objective The objective ...

Operation of an X-ray spectrometer based on a spherical variable-line-spacing (VLS) grating is analyzed using dedicated ray-tracing software allowing fast optimization of the grating parameters and spectrometer geometry. The analysis is illustrated with optical design of a model spectrometer to deliver a resolving power above 20400 at a photon energy of 930 eV (Cu L-edge). With this energy take...

BACKGROUND Visible light spectroscopy (VLS) is newer technology that measures real-time tissue oxygenation. It has been validated in detecting mucosal ischemia in adults. During complex neonatal heart surgery, antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) maintains cerebral saturation. Whether ACP maintains peripheral tissue perfusion in humans is not known. METHODS Five patients undergoing neonatal ope...

Vanishing lung syndrome (VLS) is a rare and distinct clinical syndrome that usually affects young men. VLS leads to severe progressive dyspnea and is characterized by extensive, asymmetric, peripheral, and predominantly upper lobe giant lung bullae. Case reports have suggested an additive role of marijuana use in the development of this disease in young male tobacco smokers. We herein report a ...