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Nature as paradigm for sustainability in the textile and apparel industry [PDF]
, 2012 Imagine if clothing of the future would adapt, grow, self repair and change appearance. The relationship between wearer and garment would be that of symbiosis enabled by developments in material science that produce textiles able to imitate ...
Kapsali, Veronika
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Contemporary and Emerging Therapies in the Management of Refractory Angina: A Clinical Review
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Refractory angina (RA) represents a growing challenge in clinical cardiology, particularly in patients with obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) who remain symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy and who are not candidates for revascularization.
Alex Angers‐Goulet +4 more
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Recanalization of Thrombosed Atrial Flow Regulator in Failing Fontan: A Bridge to Transplant
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We report the case of a 10‐year‐old boy (41 kg, 133 cm) with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (mitral and aortic atresia), who underwent staged palliation: Norwood‐Sano at 6 days, Glenn at 7 months, and Fontan completion at 3 years using a 16 mm non‐fenestrated extracardiac Gore‐Tex conduit.
Raymond N. Haddad +3 more
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Influence of Taper on the Flexibility of Nickel-Titanium Rotary Files [PDF]
, 2014 Introduction: Modern nickel-titanium instruments have various tapers and have been marketed to have superior flexibility from previous generations. Current ISO standards require force measurements at a static point along the file.
Kingma, Christopher J.
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iNew Medicine, EarlyView.This review traces the evolution of functional biliary stents, outlining the paradigm shift from “active intervention” strategies that target stent failure to next‐generation “enabling platforms.” These platforms leverage biodegradable materials, 3D/4D printing, and smart sensors to achieve personalized, regenerative, and theranostic solutions ...
Muhan Li +4 more
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Expanding the use of real-time electromagnetic tracking in radiation oncology. [PDF]
, 2011 In the past 10 years, techniques to improve radiotherapy delivery, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) for both inter- and intrafraction tumor localization, and hypofractionated delivery techniques ...
Kupelian, Patrick A +3 more
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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.Abstract Purpose This study aimed to examine the effects of lateral meniscus (LM) centralization on anterolateral rotational stability in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and LM injuries. The hypothesis was that performing LM repair and centralization on knees with LM lesions would control anterolateral rotatory instability (ALRI ...
Ryota Seki +8 more
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Microfabricated Nitinol Stent Retrievers with a Micro-Patterned Surface
MicromachinesStent retrievers are medical devices that are designed to physically remove blood clots from within the blood vessels of the brain. This paper focuses on microfabricated nitinol (nickel–titanium alloy) stent retrievers, which feature micro-patterns on ...
Shogo Kato +3 more
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Malleostapedotomy in Patients With Stapes Fixation: A Systematic Review
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This systematic review analyses the current evidence on malleostapedotomy as a primary or revision procedure in patients with stapes fixation. Twenty‐five studies comprising 632 operated ears were included. Malleostapedotomy proved to be a safe and effective alternative to incus‐anchoring stapedoplasty, with favorable hearing outcomes and a low ...
Matteo Alicandri‐Ciufelli +4 more
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Ureteroscopic treatment of larger renal calculi (\u3e2 cm). [PDF]
, 2012 OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the current status of ureteroscopic lithotripsy (UL) for treating renal calculi of \u3e2 cm, as advances in flexible ureteroscope design, accessory instrumentation and lithotrites have revolutionised the treatment of urinary ...
Bagley, Demetrius H. +2 more
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