OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Patients with enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA) often demonstrate an air-bone gap (ABG) at low frequencies on audiometric testing. The mechanism for this has not been well elucidated. We investigated vestibular aqueduct (VA) size and ABG in patients with EVA, and assessed the relationship between VA diameter and ABG. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review. METHODS We asses...

OBJECTIVES In this study is investigated if bundling of two scanners leads to better accuracy in recording faces than a standard face-scanning device. MATERIAL AND METHODS In a group of 28 volunteers, two test specimens were attached to their faces: one on their forehead and one turned 90° on their cheek. Each volunteer was scanned by FaceScan3D® and two bundled Artec EVA® scanners. The scans...

Eva Coscia and Gianna Reggio DISIUniversity of Genova Italy

Abstract Background Recently, the concept of healthy vascular aging (HVA) and early (EVA) phenotypes was proposed. Purpose We examined following issues; constancy over time; validity assuming that reflects progression rate structural arterial stiffening; associations phenotype with cardiovascular risk factors/their treatment, heart (HR). Methods Data on brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV...

To examine the effects of elk velvet antler supplementation (EVA) combined with training on resting and exercise-stimulated hormonal response, male (n = 25) and female (n = 21) rowers ingested either EVA (560 mg/d) or placebo (PL) during 10 wk of training. VO(2max), 2000 m rowing time, leg and bench press strength were determined before and after 5 and 10 wk of training. Serum hormone levels we...

In the present investigation, an experimental dental arch model fabricated in epoxy was assayed in Kratos universal testing machine to study the mechanical behavior of ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) in the form of mouthguard for sports and flat plate. The following variables were considered: thickness (3 and 4-mm plates), temperature (room and mouth temperature) and presence/absence...

This paper presents the fabrication process of custom-made mouthguard with added features of air flow channel by using rapid tooling approach. Impression process was conducted in order to produce dental stone that will be used in thermoforming process to fabricate the custom-made mouthguard. Computer-aided design (CAD) were utilized to prepare the air flow channel’s design before attaching it a...

BACKGROUND Mutations in SLC26A4, which encodes pendrin, are a common cause of deafness. SLC26A4 mutations are responsible for Pendred syndrome and non-syndromic enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA). The mutation spectrum of SLC26A4 varies widely among ethnic groups. To investigate the incidence of EVA in Chinese population and to provide appropriate genetic testing and counseling to patients with...

Human strength and capabilities such as dexterity, manipulability, and tactile perception are unique and render the hand as a very versatile, effective, multipurpose tool. This is especially true for unknown microgravity environments such as the EVA environment. Facilitation of these activities, with simultaneous protection from the cruel EVA environment, are the two, often conflicting, objecti...

The purpose of this article is to examine the academic literature about function, structure, calculation, and weaknesses economic value added (EVA). EVA has been used as a measure profit captures inadequacies using traditional rates return. In addition, tackles main residual earnings (RI) modifications calculate EVA. A keyword search for publications was conducted in early 2022. This study coup...