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Perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic low anterior resection using ArtiSential® versus robotic approach in patients with rectal cancer: a propensity score matching analysis
Total mesorectal excision using conventional straight fixed devices may be technically difficult because of the narrow and concave pelvis. Several laparoscopic articulating tools have been introduced as an alt...
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Open AccessQuantum circuit optimization using quantum Karnaugh map
Every quantum algorithm is represented by set of quantum circuits. Any optimization scheme for a quantum algorithm and quantum computation is very important especially in the arena of quantum computation with ...
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Mechanical Properties and Microstructures of Twin Roll Cast Mg-2.4Zn-0.1Ag-0.1Ca-0.16Zr Alloy
In our previous study, we reported that the additions of 0.1 at.% Ag and 0.1 at.% Ca to Mg-2.4Zn-0.16Zr (at.%) alloy enhanced the age hardening response, and extruded alloy showed tensile yield strength of 325...
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Quality of life and changes in symptom relief in patients with acute uncomplicated cystitis treated with antibiotics: a prospective, open-label, multicenter, observational study
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of ciprofloxacin treatment on quality of life and symptom improvement in patients with simple cystitis. Between January 2010 and December 2010, ciproflox...
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Design of rack module for CNG pressure vessel (type II)
The high pressure vessels (type I) are widely used to refuel compressed natural gas (CNG) to vehicles in domestic regions because infrastructure of CNG is revitalized. But, due to a demand for pressure vessel ...
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Comparison of the efficacy and safety of 5-mg once-daily versus 5-mg alternate-day tadalafil in men with erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms
The purposeof this study is to investigate and compare the effects of 5-mg once-daily tadalafil versus 5-mg alternate-day tadalafil in men with moderate-to-severe erectile dysfunction (ED) and lower urinary tr...
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Long-Range Correlations of Stride Time, Stride Length and Stride Velocity during Feedback-Controlled Treadmill Walking
The gait fractal dynamics during between conventional treadmill (CTM) and feedback-controlled treadmill (FTM) walking were compared in this study. Seven healthy male subjects performed for 5 min walking with e...
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Recognition of Korean Monosyllabic Speech Using 3D Facial Motion Data
The purpose of this study was to extract accurate parameters of facial movement features using 3D motion capture system. Facial movement was measured for 50 Korean monosyllable vocalizations, and parameters ch...
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A Study on Lower Limb Joint Angles and Muscle Activities during Maximal and Sub-maximal Pedaling by Saddle Heights
Cyclists can achieve an effective pedaling through the fitting to adjust various frame sizes by considering their physical characteristics. Among several fitting parameters, saddle height is a key factor for b...
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Texture Evolution in Mg-Zn-Ca Alloy Sheets
Ca was added to Mg-1Zn and Mg-6Zn alloys to modify their texture, and the origin of texture modification by Ca addition has been investigated. It shows that Mg-1Zn-1Ca (ZX11) and Mg-6Zn-1Ca (ZX61) alloy sheets...
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Combination therapy of testosterone enanthate and tadalafil on PDE5 inhibitor non-reponders with severe and intermediate testosterone deficiency
Several studies have suggested combination therapy with testosterone supplementation in patients not responding to PDE5 inhibitors. Considering the pathophysiological basis for testosterone supplementation, th...
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Prediction of the dimensional deformation of the addendum and dedendum after the warm shrink fitting process using a correction coefficient
The warm shrink fitting process is generally used to assemble automobile transmission parts (shafts/gears). However, this process causes a deformation in the addendum and dedendum of the gear depending on the ...
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Open AccessP1.01: Which One is More Important in Prognosis Between Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Carotid Plaque?
Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and plaque are both important in primary prevention. However, it is still unclear which one is more important in prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
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Open AccessOn the Asymptoticity Aspect of Hyers-Ulam Stability of Quadratic Map**s
We investigate the Hyers-Ulam stability of the quadratic functional equation on restricted domains. Applying these results, we study of an asymptotic behavior of these quadratic map**s.
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Bilateral intraocular inflammation after intravitreal bevacizumab in Behcet's disease
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Effect of Ca addition on microstructure of twin-roll cast AZ31 Mg alloy
A twin-roll cast (TRC) AZ31-0.7Ca alloy sheet has been subjected to thermo-mechanical treatment (TMT) followed by annealing and its microstructure was evaluated. The as-cast microstructure of TRC AZ31-0.7Ca al...
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The effect of bupivacaine·HCl on the physical properties of neuronal membranes
Fluorescent probe techniques were used to evaluate the effect of bupivacaine·HCl on the physical properties (transbilayer asymmetric lateral and rotational mobilities, annular lipid fluidity and protein distri...
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Open AccessP1.20 Association Between Low-Grade Albuminuria and Arterial Stiffness in Hypertensive Subjects
Microalbuminuria is an established risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Recently, the prognostic value of low-grade albuminuria for cardiovascular disease has been suggested. However, most s...
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A study Influence of atherosclerosis risk factors on carotid artery wall thickness
The severity of carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), which is the sum of intima thickness (IT) and media thickness (MT), is an independent predictor of transient cerebral ischemia, stroke, and coronary events...
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Identification and chromosomal localization of repeat sequences through BAC end sequence analysis in Korean cattle