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Childhood brain tumor survivors (CBTS) are at risk of becoming overweight, which has been shown to be associated with hypothalamic-pituitary (HP) dysfunction during follow-up. Body mass index (BMI) at diagnosi...
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Open AccessManagement and consequences of postoperative fluctuations in plasma sodium concentration after pediatric brain tumor surgery in the sellar region: a national cohort analysis
Severe fluctuations in plasma sodium concentration and plasma osmolarity, including central diabetes insipidus (CDI), may have significant influence on postoperative morbidity and mortality after pediatric bra...
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Predictors of general discomfort, limitations in activities of daily living and intention of a second donation in unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donation
We performed a retrospective study of 1868 consecutive unrelated donors to predict the risk factors related to general discomfort, limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs) and intention of a second don...
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Numerical Simulation of Infiltration and Solidification Processes for Squeeze Cast Al Composites with Parametric Study
An axisymmetric finite element (FE) model is developed for the process of squeeze casting the metal-matrix composites (MMCs). The flow in the mold, the infiltration into the porous preform, and the solidificat...
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Factors influencing pain during transrectal ultrasonography-guided prostate biopsy
We prospectively investigated the clinical parameters that influenced pain during prostate biopsies. From 12 hospitals 1781 patients were enrolled. The patients completed a visual analogue scale questionnaire ...
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The usefulness of preoperative colonoscopic tattooing using a saline test injection method with prepackaged sterile India ink for localization in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
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Open AccessMethotrexate, vinblastine, doxorubicin and cisplatin combination regimen as salvage chemotherapy for patients with advanced or metastatic transitional cell carcinoma after failure of gemcitabine and cisplatin chemotherapy
We investigated the safety and efficacy of a methotrexate, vinblastine, doxorubicin and cisplatin (M-VAC) combination regimen as second-line chemotherapy for patients with advanced or metastatic transitional c...
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Autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation with BCVAC conditioning in childhood acute myeloid leukemia
Autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (APBSCT) after intensifying conditioning is one of the post-remission therapeutic options in childhood acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients without a matc...
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Fabrication and mechanical properties of high-volume-fraction Si3N4-Al-based composites by squeeze infiltration casting
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Right Stereoisomers for Sex Pheromone Components of the Apple Leafminer, Lyonetia prunifoliella, in Korea
The sex pheromone of the American population of Lyonetia prunifoliella (Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae) was reported to be composed of three components, 10,14-dimethyloctadec-1-ene (10me14me-1-ene-18Hy), 5,9-dimethyloc...
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Direct Fabrication of LiCoO2 Film Electrodes Using Soft Solution-Processing in LiOH Solution at 20–200°C
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Formation of New Surface Layers on Ceramics by Ion Assisted Reaction
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Creep rupture life prediction of short fiber-reinforced metal matrix composites
The creep rupture life of an Al/Al2O3 composite and its creep behavior were studied. The metal matrix composite was produced by using a squeeze casting technique. High-temperature tensile tests and creep experime...
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Static strength and failure mechanism of CFRP under biaxial loadings
Tests of cross-ply composite tubes were performed under combined axial and torsional loading up to failure. Strength properties and failure mechanisms were evaluated with reference to the biaxiality ratio of t...
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Squeeze-casting conditions of Al/Al2O3 metal matrix composites with variations of the preform drying process
The characteristics of the preform play a role in determining the final properties of MMCs. Effects of organic binder and microwave drying on preform microstructure have been examined by SEM. In the preform wi...
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Optimum stacking sequence of composite laminates for maximum strength
A method is presented for maximum strength optimum design of symmetric composite laminates subjected to in-plane and transverse loadings. The finite element method based on shear deformation theory is used for...
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On the failure indices of quadratic failure criteria for optimal stacking sequence design of laminated plate
The quadratic failure criterion, which is intended to predict fracture, may be used as an object function for optimal stacking sequence design of laminated plate. However, calculations using a symmetric lamina...
