An electromagnetic band gap (EBG) waveguide using holes drilled in a dielectric substrate is investigated in this paper. A broadbanding technique is suggested and implemented through a detailed study of the modal behaviour of the guiding structure. The stop band of the EBG waveguide was adjusted by changing the width of the waveguide to increase its bandwidth. It is shown that the propagating m...

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Abstract Aims Frailty is associated with high morbidity following emergency laparotomy. Objective scores such as P-POSSUM are well recognised in predicting outcomes and mortality. Qualitative factors affecting recovery rehabilitation less established. This review explores the lived experiences of elderly patients laparotomy to identify improve post-hospital care. Methods A systematic medical nu...

Prior to the new system, patients required a minimum of two visits for their annual review, which incurred additional costs, such as travel, booking and included risk cancellations. The study’s purpose is develop ‘one-stop’ review process. Aims–To ensure patient’s assessments are completed in an efficient manner. Facilitate services commissioning targets. Reduce costs wasted productive time. Co...

al-shanfarā (6th century bc) with a group of poets such as taabbata sharran (“he who has put evil in his armpit”) are among the best known of the sulūk (“brigand”) poets. shanfarā was depicted as living a life of solitude and hardship based on the looting and plundering. shanfarā has two long and famous odes. one of them is tāeiyeh and the other is lāmiyyatu'l arab. lāmiyyatu'l arab i...

This article describes authors' cumulative experience with the development and preclinical application of clinically-relevant, metastatic orthotopic mouse models of pancreatic cancer made imageable with genetic reporters. These models utilize the human pancreatic cancer cell lines which have been genetically engineered to selectively express high levels of green fluorescent protein (GFP) or red...

The purpose of this study was to survey current departmental policies on treatment couch overrides and the values of table tolerances used clinically. A 25-question electronic survey on couch overrides and tolerances was sent to full members of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). The first part of the survey asked participants if table overrides were allowed at their inst...

Introduction. Ejaculatory/orgasmic disorders are common male sexual dysfunctions, and include premature ejaculation (PE), inhibited ejaculation, anejaculation, retrograde ejaculation, and anorgasmia. Aim. To provide recommendations and guidelines concerning current state-of-the-art knowledge for management of ejaculation/orgasmic disorders in men. Methods. An international consultation in colla...

Dissecting aneurysm of the aorta, while not extraordinarily frequent , is not an uncommon occurrence. Over 300 cases have been reported in the literature, and there are, no doubt, many cases which have not found their way into print. The diagnosis of the condition during life is, however, extremely rare, only eight cases, including the one about to be presented, having been recorded as definite...

Abstract Aim Assess the outcomes of suspected appendicitis patients who had an abdo-pelvic ultrasound, and whether scan made a difference to their management. Method Cycle 1: we collected data retrospectively for confirmed admitted period betweeen 03/06/2021–01/09/2021. Clinical coding department supplied database EAU admissions diagnised with based on histology. 2: all surgical acute abdominal...