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Lump detection in simulated human breasts
Sixteen observers palpated silicone models of human breasts containing lumps 1.6-12.1 mm in diameter. Detectability depended on the size of the lump, producing a systematic psychometric function. In eight obse...
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Moiré photography as a means of topographical map** of the human face
Moiré photography provides a method for quantitative determination of the contours of the human body which requires minimal patient discomfort and provides results without computer or optical processing associ...
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High Resolution Observation of Void Motion in Passivated Metal Lines Under Electromigration Stress
Using a 120 kV STEM equipped with a backscattered electron detector and operated as a conventional SEM. voids in metal lines can be detected through 1 μm of passivation. By applying current to passivated thin met...
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Synchrotron Radiation for Measurement of Contaminants on Silicon Surfaces
The detection limit for aluminum using total reflection x-ray fluorescence (TXRF) is approximately 100 times lower for a synchrotron source compared to a conventional source. The detection limit for transition...
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In Situ SEM Observations of Electromigration Voids in Al Lines under Passivation
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Open AccessDiesel exhaust modulates ozone-induced lung function decrements in healthy human volunteers
The potential effects of combinations of dilute whole diesel exhaust (DE) and ozone (O3), each a common component of ambient airborne pollutant mixtures, on lung function were examined. Healthy young human volunt...
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Human lung injury following exposure to humic substances and humic-like substances
Among the myriad particles the human respiratory tract is exposed to, a significant number are distinctive in that they include humic substances (HS) and humic-like substances (HULIS) as organic components. HS...
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Open AccessOleic acid and derivatives affect human endothelial cell mitochondrial function and vasoactive mediator production
Inhalation of common air pollutants such as diesel and biodiesel combustion products can induce vascular changes in humans which may contribute to increased mortality and morbidity associated with fine particu...