Effect of a poloxamer 407-based thermosensitive gel on minimization of thermal injury to diaphragm during microwave ablation of the liver. [PDF]
, 2017 AIM: To assess the insulating effect of a poloxamer 407 (P407)-based gel during microwave ablation of liver adjacent to the diaphragm. METHODS: We prepared serial dilutions of P407, and 22.5% (w/w) concentration was identified as suitable for ablation ...
Dou, Rui +7 more
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Diaphragm versus diaphragm with spermicides for contraception
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2003 The diaphragm is usually used with a spermicide. However, some practitioners have suggested that spermicides offer no additional contraceptive protection and have advocated alternative guidelines for the use of diaphragms.The objective of this review was to compare the effectiveness, safety and acceptability of the diaphragm with and without spermicide.
Lynley A Cook +3 more
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A rare case of thoracic diaphragmatic endometriosis invading the liver and lower lobe of the lung [PDF]
New Indian Journal of OBGYN, 2020 We present a case of a 47 year old female who was referred to the respiratory physicians with a cough and haemoptysis. She has also been having periodic right upper quadrant pain as well as right arm pain for the last 15 years.
Azal EL Adwan +3 more
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Noninvasive assessment of inspiratory muscle neuromechanical coupling during inspiratory threshold loading [PDF]
, 2019 Diaphragm neuromechanical coupling (NMC), which reflects the efficiency of conversion of neural activation to transdiaphragmatic pressure (Pdi), is increasingly recognized to be a useful clinical index of diaphragm function and respiratory mechanics in ...
Estrada Petrocelli, Luis Carlos +6 more
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Endobronchial valve treatment improves diaphragm function in severe emphysema patients
ERJ Open ResearchBackground Diaphragm dysfunction is common in severe emphysema patients, primarily due to hyperinflation, placing the diaphragm at a mechanical disadvantage.
Else A.M.D. ter Haar +5 more
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Deformation investigation of electromagnetic diaphragm pump rubber diaphragm.
PLoS ONEA diaphragm pump is a type of volumetric pump that has excellent sealing performance. An electromagnetic diaphragm pump is a kind of widely adopted diaphragm pump that has a simple structure, low power loss, and high cost performance.
Yu Liao +3 more
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MG53 Preserves Neuromuscular Junction Integrity and Alleviates ALS Disease Progression
Antioxidants, 2021 Respiratory failure from progressive respiratory muscle weakness is the most common cause of death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Defects in neuromuscular junctions (NMJs) and progressive NMJ loss occur at early stages, thus stabilizing and ...
Jianxun Yi +11 more
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Calibrating pressure switch [PDF]
, 1968 A pressure switch assembly comprising a body portion and a switch mechanism having a contact element operable between opposite limit positions is described. A diaphragm chamber is provided in the body portion which mounts therein a system diaphragm and a
Smith, N. J.
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SIMULATION-BASED ANALYSIS OF 3D FLOW INSIDE A MICROPUMP WITH PASSIVE VALVES [PDF]
, 2007 It is expected that chemical, biological and environmental applications of microdevices will increase with new developments in micromachining techniques.
Akcan, Caner +6 more
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SNUPN‐Related Muscular Dystrophy: Novel Phenotypic, Pathological and Functional Protein Insights
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective SNUPN‐related muscular dystrophy or LGMDR29 is a new entity that covers from a congenital or childhood onset pure muscular dystrophy to more complex phenotypes combining neurodevelopmental features, cataracts, or spinocerebellar ataxia. So far, 12 different variants have been described.
Nuria Muelas +18 more
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