research-article | 30-November-2020
avoidable death. The USPSTF recommends screening by US(5) and it is also the preferred screening tool of the SVS(6). Ultrasound has a high sensitivity (94–100%) and specificity (98–100%) (3). It is noninvasive, easy to perform, and does not require exposure to radiation. CT is a very accurate imaging modality, but not recommended as a screening tool due to potential harm from exposure to radiation(3). Physical examination is also not recommended as a screening tool due to its low sensitivity (39–68
Ana Sauceda
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 87, 332–339
research-article | 26-April-2019
The Supreme Court is placed at the top of the US judicial system. This Court can hear all civil cases between states and cases between a state and all federal institutions. Also, it can review all decisions made by lower courts. As such, it is one of the three fundamental branches of the US government. Its decisions can have far reaching effects on all areas of life in the USA. There is a large legal literature on the workings of the Supreme Court.
In this context, Fowler and Jeon (2008
Patrick Doreian,
Andrej Mrvar
Connections: The Quarterly Journal, Volume 39 , ISSUE 1, 1–14
original-report | 08-December-2021
Due to the high importance of the American economy, in the past, announcements of US macroeconomic data were shown to have a significant impact on financial markets in general, and on European stock markets in particular. However, as this effect may vary in time, this paper examines the changes in the impact of US macroeconomic news on the WIG20, the main index of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Based on intraday data from 2004- 2019 we study the changes in significance and in the strength of the
Henryk Gurgul,
Jessica Hastenteufel,
Tomasz Wójtowicz
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 22 , ISSUE 4, 41–58
original-paper | 28-June-2019
the superficial tissues (skin, subcutaneous fat, the deltoid muscle), the images are very clear. The US revealed (Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6) delamination of layers of comparable thickness (tendinous and capsuleligamentous). The images were recorded as videoclips in .avi format as well as still .jpg images in longitudinal and transverse planes – the latter were used for the measurements of the tendinous and superior complex layers.
Fig. 4.
US exam of the specimen 1. Longitudinal US section at the
Zbigniew Czyrny,
Bartłomiej Kordasiewicz,
Maciej Kiciński,
Małgorzata Brzozowska
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 19 , ISSUE 77, 120–124
research-article | 15-June-2020
Syeda Rabi Madina,
Raham Bacha,
Syed Amir Gilani,
Wafa Fatima,
Wahida Awais,
Hamnah Fatima,
Iqra Manzoor
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 20 , ISSUE 81, e95–e99
review-article | 18-June-2021
(HVIGI) is a relatively new procedure that has shown good short- to medium-term relief of symptoms in the management of chronic mid-substance Achilles tendinopathy(11).
Ultrasound imaging
High-resolution ultrasound (US) is the imaging examination of choice for assessing the Achilles tendon. The superficial location and orientation of the tendon allow excellent evaluation results(12), and the current advances in probe and scanner design enable superior visualization even of the finest anatomical
George A. Kakkos,
Michail E. Klontzas,
Emmanouil Koltsakis,
Apostolos H. Karantanas
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 85, e127–e133
Case report | 13-September-2016
Małgorzata Rumińska,
Ewelina Witkowska-Sędek,
Stanisław Warchoł,
Teresa Dudek-Warchoł,
Michał Brzewski,
Beata Pyrżak
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 63, 429–437
Editorial | 13-September-2016
Michał Studniarek,
Katarzyna Skrobisz-Balandowska,
Elza Modzelewska
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 62, 245–258
research-article | 08-March-2021
between ligaments(10,11). Connections of the SPR with ligaments in the Kager’s fat pad were previously revealed(12). The SPR was connected most commonly with the fibulotalocalcaneal ligament, the paratenon, the posterior talofibular ligament, the flexor retinaculum, and the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)(12).
High-resolution magnetic resonance (MR) imaging using 1.5 T and high-resolution ultrasonography (US) with high-frequency linear transducers allow detailed delineation of the anatomy and
Eleni E. Drakonaki,
Khaldun Ghali Gataa,
Nektarios Solidakis,
Paweł Szaro
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 84, 12–21
research-article | 18-December-2020
). Although it is a relatively common condition in adults, only a small number of cases occurring in childhood have been identified and reported. The most common complaint exhibited by adult patients is abdominal pain in the upper right quadrant, whereas in childhood the symptomatology includes unspecified abdominal pain in a non-specific location, vomiting and nausea(3–5). Ultrasonography (US) is the imaging gold standard for the diagnosis of ADM based on its characteristic appearance allowing on-the
Elena Drakonaki,
Stamatios Kokkinakis,
Ioannis Karageorgiou,
Neofytos Maliotis,
Anna Ioannidoy,
Emmanouil K. Symvoulakis
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 20 , ISSUE 83, 318–321
research-article | 30-November-2020
ionizing radiation as far as possible. Therefore, ultrasound (US), being a widely available technique, is considered the modality of choice to obtain non-ionizing higher resolution images. According to the recently published guideline, US should be the initial imaging modality for use in children with nonspecific abdominal symptoms and those suspected of having renal stones(7).
Several ultrasonographic features are known to be associated with renal stones, which have been described in the literature
Moath AlSaiady,
Ahmad Alqatie,
Musab Almushayqih
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 87, 282–285
Article | 14-October-2020
It has been more than 10 years since the topic of “high-titer, lowavidity” (HTLA) antibodies was reviewed in Immunohematology. We have learned a lot about these antibodies in the past 10 years and that knowledge has helped us to understand some of the unusual characteristics of these antibodies. Furthermore, it has helped us to name and delineate the various associated blood group systems. Although we will begin with a general review of HTLAs, this manuscript will focus on the
Joann M. Moulds
Immunohematology, Volume 18 , ISSUE 1, 1–8
Article | 15-August-2021
Introduction: The use of objective criteria is essential to uniformly quantify and measure the severity of malocclusions and the efficacy of different treatment modalities. The Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) index and, more recently, the American Board of Orthodontics Objective Grading System (OGS) were developed to fulfill this need. Aim: The aim of this retrospective study was to assess and compare treatment outcomes using the UK and US weighted PAR and the OGS. Materials and methods: The
Orfan Chalabi,
Charles Brian Preston,
Thikriat S. Al-Jewair,
Sawsan Tabbaa
Australasian Orthodontic Journal, Volume 31 , ISSUE 2, 157–164
Original Paper | 09-March-2018
Nilgun Kasifoglu,
Semra Oz,
Ener Cagri Dinleyici,
Tercan Us,
Ozcan Bor,
Gul Durmaz,
Yurdanur Akgun
Polish Journal of Microbiology, Volume 67 , ISSUE 1, 81–88
Article | 31-December-2020
various proportionality factors that will determine the demand for cruise transportation modeling in the short-term forecasting interval. A complete mathematical model is given taking into account the real schedule of the sea passenger port. The logistic function proposed in the article allows us to solve the forecasting problem in a new way in relation to the selection and evaluation of a cruise product. Moreover, it allows us to solve a group of economic problems related to promotion problem for
Srećko KRILE,
Nikolai MAIOROV
Transport Problems, Volume 15 , ISSUE 4, Part 2, 203–214
Research paper | 01-August-2017
as the experimental rats either without (Control-noUS) or with shocks (Control-US) that were delivered in a random, noncontingent manner for three days. On the first day of place avoidance learning, the experimental group exhibited c-Fos induction in area 29c, similar to both control groups. In area 30, similarly high levels of c-Fos expression were observed in the experimental and Control-US groups. On the third day of training, when the experimental group efficiently avoided c-Fos expression in
Monika Malinowska,
Monika Niewiadomska,
Malgorzata Wesierska
Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis, Volume 76 , ISSUE 3, 244–256
Review | 13-September-2016
-called thoracic-abdominal border is discussed. The equipment requirements emphasize that the diagnostic process can be conducted with the simplest portable US scanner, even without the Doppler mode. The technique of a US examination the aim of which is to detect, free air in the peritoneal cavity is also simple and conducted with the patients lying down, either in the supine or lateral position. A convex transducer with the frequency of 3.5–5 MHz is applied above the lower
Andrzej Smereczyński,
Katarzyna Kołaczyk
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 61, 189–195
Research Article | 21-April-2017
technology. Thus the detailed assessment of the importance of individual elements determining road safety is difficult. The starting point is to organize the factors by grouping them into categories which are components of the DVE system (driver - vehicle - environment). In this work, to analyze the importance of individual factors affecting road safety, the use of analytic hierarchy process method (AHP) was proposed. It is one of the multi-criteria methods which allows us to perform hierarchical
Justyna SORDYL
Transport Problems, Volume 10 , ISSUE 2, 57–68
Review | 13-September-2016
and baseline diagnostic procedure the patient with suspected pathological lesions withinbreast is referred to by the surgeon. Lesions visualized in ultrasound scans are classified according to the BI-RADS US assessment categories. The successive categories (2 through 6) encompass individual pathological lesions, estimating the risk of malignancy and provide guidelines for further diagnostic and therapeutic management. This article described the important aspects of ultrasonographic imaging of
Piotr Bednarski,
Katarzyna Dobruch-Sobczak,
Eryk Chrapowicki,
Wiesław Jakubowski
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 61, 164–171
Original Paper | 30-June-2017
Introduction: Implants used to treat patients with urogynecological conditions are well visible in US examination. The position of the suburethral tape (sling) is determined in relation to the urethra or the pubic symphysis. Aim of the study: The study was aimed at assessing the accuracy of measurements determining suburethral tape location obtained in pelvic US examination performed with a transvaginal probe. Material and methods: The analysis covered the results of sonographic measurements
Maria Magdalena Dresler,
Jacek Kociszewski,
Edyta Wlaźlak,
Piotr Pędraszewski,
Agnieszka Trzeciak,
Grzegorz Surkont
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 17 , ISSUE 69, 101–105
Research paper | 13-December-2017
This paper reviews the recently developed techniques in biomagnetics and bioimaging such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and cancer therapy based on magnetic stimulation. A technique of localized and vectorial TMS has enabled us to obtain non-invasive functional mapping of the human brain. The development of new bioimaging technologies such as current distribution MRI and conductivity MRI potentially enables us to understand the dynamics of brain
Shoogo Ueno,
Masaki Sekino
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1 , ISSUE 1, 300–314
Original Paper | 13-September-2016
Introduction: Sprained ankle is a very common injury in children. Proper treatment of ligament injuries enables full recovery. X-ray and US examinations are commonly available diagnostic methods. Material and methods: Two hundred and six children (113 girls and 93 boys, mean age 10.6) with recent ankle joint sprain (up to 7 days of injury) were subject to a retrospective analysis. All patients underwent an X-ray and US examination of the ankle joint within 7 days of
Joanna Szczepaniak,
Beata Ciszkowska-Łysoń,
Robert Śmigielski,
Urszula Zdanowicz
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 62, 259–266
Review | 29-September-2017
The article reviews the major challenges related to the principles of the correct technique of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US). All the crucial aspects of correct MSK soft tissue diagnosis have been discussed, including equipment settings, use of recent image software innovations and ultrasound standoff pads, and correct transducer positioning. The importance of the fundamental principles of MSK US, facilitating good quality image and limiting the occurrence of artifacts, has been
Małgorzata Serafin-Król,
Artur Maliborski
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 17 , ISSUE 70, 188–196
Case report | 06-December-2020
We present the differential diagnosis for a Coombs-positive immune hemolysis having onset during hospitalization and, in particular, during the postoperative period. The stimulus for this article was a delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction (DHTR) due to anti-U following open-heart surgery. The initial clinical and serologic findings led us to consider other causes of immune hemolysis which are reviewed in this article. To our knowledge, this is the fourth case of a DHTR due to anti-U to be
Gnanasagren Sathaseevan Pillay,
Betty Womack,
S. Gerald Sandler
Immunohematology, Volume 9 , ISSUE 2, 41–46
Review | 27-February-2017
automatic measurement options based on the formula of a rotating ellipsoid or three measurements perpendicular to one another. Also, criteria for morphological assessment of abnormalities within testicular or epididymal parenchyma, including a precise evaluation of lesion size, delineation, shape and vascular pattern obtained with Doppler US, have been proposed. Standard assessment further includes epididymal evaluation, including epididymal size in the case of enlargement. The paper additionally
Janusz F. Tyloch,
Andrzej Paweł Wieczorek
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 16 , ISSUE 67, 391–403
Review Article | 29-December-2017
available literature and the authors’ own experience prompt us to propose ultrasound evaluation as the first step in the diagnostic workup of chest trauma, as it permits far superior visualization of the examined structures compared with conventional radiography. Sonographic evaluation allows correct diagnosis in the case of various costal and chondral defects suspicious for cancer. It also facilitates diagnosis of such conditions as degenerative lesions, subluxation of sternoclavicular joints (SCJs
Andrzej Smereczyński,
Katarzyna Kołaczyk,
Elżbieta Bernatowicz
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 17 , ISSUE 71, 275–280
research-article | 09-September-2021
options(7). There are certain major limitations of these techniques, though, including their high cost, increased radiation exposure, and formation of metal artifacts(8).
In view of such disadvantages of CBCT, the effectiveness of ultrasonography (US) on bone surface evaluation, bone thickness measurement, and peri-implant defects visibility has started to be evaluated in the literature in recent years(9–12). It is reported that US is the preferred modality due to its advantages such as non-invasive
Kaan Orhan,
Gozde Serindere,
Ceren Aktuna Belgin,
Mehmet Hakan Kurt
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 86, 206–212
Research Article | 13-December-2017
In this work, a comparative study aimed to investigate the effects of cladding stripping on the external refractive index sensitivity in tapered and UV long period gratings is presented. Here, wet chemical etching combined with microscopic analysis allow us to identify the experimental dependence of the surrounding refractive index (SRI) sensitivity on the cladding radius for both grating types. The experimental results reveal that although in both cases a sensitivity enhancement is achieved by
A. Iadicicco,
S. Campopiano,
A. Cutolo,
M.L. Korwin-Pawlowski,
W.J. Bock,
A. Cusano
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1 , ISSUE 2, 354–369
research-article | 30-November-2018
Predrag MILOŠEVIĆ,
Vladimir MILOŠEVIĆ,
Grigor MILOŠEVIĆ
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 12 , ISSUE 1, 33–43
Research Article | 14-February-2019
The paper suggests a method for determining the optimal location of service points (warehouses) based on the method for optimal planning of radiation therapy of malignant tumors. This method enabled us to identify the location of the most optimal number of warehouses taking into account their capacity for the required volume of freight transportation and distance from warehouses to consumers. The results of the study coincide with the results obtained by using the method of ant algorithm. The
Viktor DANCHUK,
Olena BAKULICH,
Vitaliy SVATKO
Transport Problems, Volume 13 , ISSUE 4, 144–155
Article | 16-April-2018
A review of the 50 US state education websites revealed wide variation among state O&M credentials. Less than half of the states designated a qualified provider as a credentialed O&M specialist and many identified a role for the Teachers of Learners with Vision Impairment (TVI) in providing Individualised Education Program (IEP)-driven O&M-related services. A survey of US Personnel Preparation programs preparing TVIs asked respondents to select the O&M curricular items they
Grace Ambrose-Zaken, Ed.D.
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility, Volume 8 , ISSUE 1, 62–83
Research Article | 07-February-2019
Nowadays, transport companies operate in a constantly changing environment and are exposed to various risks. One of the main problems of the carriers is the difficulty in obtaining payment for the provided services. The purpose of this article is to assess the scale of debt recovery problem in the Polish transport companies. The publication characterizes main reasons of the occurrence of delays in payments and describes the most effective methods of debt recovery. The article provides us with
Kamil ROMAN
Transport Problems, Volume 13 , ISSUE 4, 5–12
Research Article | 22-May-2019
Metschnikowia spp. are extensively studied “non-conventional” yeasts. Strains belonging to these genera are considered as non-pathogenic and safe. The unique properties of Metschnikowia spp. allow us to look at these microorganisms as a promising subject for evolutionary genetics, taxonomy, ecology, as well as a natural biocontrol agent in biotechnology. This article provides a synthesis of the systematics, morphology, ecology and physiology of Metschnikowia spp., with special
Ewelina Pawlikowska,
Dorota Kręgiel
Postępy Mikrobiologii - Advancements of Microbiology, Volume 56 , ISSUE 4, 405–415
research-article | 17-March-2020
Zafar A. Handoo,
Andrea M. Skantar,
Saad L. Hafez,
Mihail R. Kantor,
Maria N. Hult,
Stephen A. Rogers
Journal of Nematology, Volume 52 , 1–4
original-paper | 30-November-2018
comparative analysis. The presence of lesions in the obtained image (X-ray = 1 and/or US = 1) were recorded in one of three right or left-sided sectors. Sectors without lesions were marked as X-ray = 0 and/or US = 0. The same results in the sectors were described as concordant, different results were defined as discordant. Additionally, the presence of excess pleural fluid with location specified in the protocol was recorded for sector 3.
Results
The highest concordance rate (i.e. when the same findings
Marcin Myszkowski
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 19 , ISSUE 76, 17–23
Editorial | 14-June-2019
With only two years until the 13th Quadren-nial Congress it is time for all of us to con-sider the great work that we are doing and start thinking about potential abstract sub-missions. Two years might seem a long way away, but it will come around quickly. I have recently had the absolute privilege to represent my workplace, Australia and the neuroscience nursing community at the European Stroke Organisation Conference in Milan. I was one of over 5600 partici-pants enjoying a packed program
Linda Nichols
Australasian Journal of Neuroscience, Volume 29 , ISSUE 1, –
Article | 26-March-2020
correct calculation of the speed of movement allows us to obtain the reliability of the restored co-existence, as well as data for an objective analysis of the road traffic accident.
Valery KOVALEV,
Igor BLYANKINSHTEIN,
Dmitry MOROZOV,
Andrew KAZANTSEV
Transport Problems, Volume 15 , ISSUE 1, 15–24
Article | 03-October-2018
the Airbus A319 aircraft on the Bratislava (BTS) and Larnaca (LCA) routes. The data we used to calculate the individual indicators are based on real resources and give us a clear example of how the load factor affects the ticket price.
Stanislav SZABO,
Sebastián MAKÓ,
Alica TOBISOVÁ,
Peter HANÁK,
Marek PILÁT
Transport Problems, Volume 13 , ISSUE 3, 41–49
Article | 16-April-2018
Some Orientation &Mobility (O&M) specialists provide instruction to individuals with disabilities other than blindness and vision impairment. In the US, this practice is referred to as travel instruction (TI). Through decades of providing TI, the authors have learned basic principles for success. This practice report addresses the definition of travel instruction, the essential components of a TI program, and two brief case studies. Advantages and opposition to O&M specialists
Bonnie Dodson-Burk, B.S., M.A. COMS.,
Lydia Peterson, B.S., M.S., COMS.,
Susan Olsson, M.A., COMS
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility, Volume 7 , ISSUE 1, 68–73
Original Paper | 13-September-2016
diagnosis was confi rmed in all patients by pathomorphological examinations. All retrospectively analyzed patients (n =17) had an abdominal US examination conducted in accordance with the previously mentioned protocol. Results: Primary neuroendocrine tumors were visualized ultrasonography in 13 of 17 patients (76.5%). In the remaining 4 patients, tumors in the small bowel were diagnosed in CT enteroclysis (n = 3) and conventional enteroclysis (n = 1). Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy and CT
Andrzej Smereczyński,
Teresa Starzyńska,
Katarzyna Kołaczyk
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 62, 274–282
Review Paper | 19-January-2015
been made over the last two decades with 2 devices (VNS, RNS) approved for the treatment of epilepsy in the US and three (DBS in addition to VNS and RNS) in Europe. The future of neuromodulation/neurostimulation is exciting – various studies and efforts are underway and will provide us with more data in the future. There appears to be one clear advantage of these treatments/devices over the AEDs that is consistently noted – routinely observed is continuous improvement in seizure control
Lauren B. Bolden,
Sandipan Pati,
Jerzy P. Szaflarski
Journal of Epileptology, Volume 23 , ISSUE 1, 45–59
Article | 01-September-2015
Today, technology allows us to produce extensive multimodal systems which are totally under human control. These systems are equipped with multimodal interfaces, which enable more natural and more efficient interaction between man and machine. End users can take advantage of natural modalities (e.g. audio, eye gaze, speech, gestures, etc.) to communicate or exchange information with applications. In this work, we assume that a number of these modalities are available to the user. In this paper
Atef Zaguia,
Chakib Tadj,
Amar Ramdane-Cherif
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 8 , ISSUE 3, 1667–1686
Research Article | 15-February-2020
a halter in free range sheep, and software developed specifically for the analysis of animal sounds. Combined biting and mastication sounds allowed us to distinguish between foraged grasses and browsing activity, and non-foraging chewing activity in four sheep of differing body size and breed in the height of a UK summer for up to 8 hours.
J. Sneddon,
A. Mason
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 7 , ISSUE 5, 1–4
Research Article | 22-January-2018
and efficient manner. Further an algorithm is discussed which enable us to compute all the means, variances and covariances of Erlang-truncated exponential progressive Type-II right censored order statistics for all sample sizes n and all censoring schemes (R1, R2,..., Rm), m < n. By using these relations, we tabulate the means and variances of progressively Type-II right censored order statistics of the Erlangtruncated exponential distribution.
Mansoor Rashid Malik,
Devendra Kumar
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 18 , ISSUE 4, 651–668
Research paper | 13-December-2017
This paper details the development of a computer-assisted laboratory under virtual environ-ment which has been put in place to teach the theoretical and practical aspects of Electromagnetics, with-out physically using any instruments to do the measurements. The virtual laboratory has allowed us to teach Electromagnetics in a new and effective way, helping our students master this difficult subject. In particular, virtual experiments have been designed which the students perform before
S. C. Mukhopadhyay,
G. Sen Gupta,
S. Demidenko
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1 , ISSUE 2, 443–458
Article | 16-April-2018
This study examines the performance of participants who are blind and have light perception or less when using a secondary electronic travel aid (ETA) and their primary mobility system (e.g., cane, vs. their performance with a cane, alone). The secondary devices studied were the Miniguide US™ and the K Sonar Device™*. The participants’ performance was measured by their ability to detect obstacles on the vertical and horizontal planes; detect drop-offs and curbs; detect and
William M. Penrod, Ed.D.,
Thomas J. Simmons, Ph.D., CRC.,
Debra K. Bauder, Ed.D.,
Donna Brostek Lee
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility, Volume 2 , ISSUE 1, 27–41
Article | 07-May-2018
As the manufacturing of vast amount of information transmits at an unprecedented rate, traditional learning is no way to meet the needs of open learning and lifelong learning, how can distance learning be used to help us study become a problem to think about. Distance learning requires improvement of interactivity and initiative to achieve their aptitude. Using a variety of formats data, learners master the initiative in the learning process, it is not easy to lead to deviation from the
Yanfang Fu,
Xing Li,
Xueyao Feng,
Jing Ma
International Journal of Advanced Network, Monitoring and Controls, Volume 3 , ISSUE 2, 33–39
Review | 06-August-2019
Mahmut KILIÇ,
Mahyar MAALI,
Abdulkadir Cüneyt AYDIN
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 12 , ISSUE 2, 105–116
research-article | 23-April-2019
generation of wear particles or cracks on the rubber surface.
The total friction force is assumed to be the sum of these components.
Experimental tire testing can be classified into laboratory and road measurements. Testing tires outdoor on winter tracks such as snow, ice or slush is very challenging, as track and ambient parameters continuously change. Indoor testing allows us to control these parameters; hence, measurements become much more reproducible than outdoor measurements. As a tire is a very
Marijonas BOGDEVIČIUS,
Andrius RUŽINSKAS,
Vaidas VADLŪGA,
Paulius BOGDEVIČIUS,
Rimantas KAČIANAUSKAS,
Algirdas MAKNICKAS,
Frank GAUTERIN
Transport Problems, Volume 14 , ISSUE 1, 13–21
Research Article | 27-May-2018
care and for whom NEC was not suspected in this period. This reduction enables us to use summaries of the feeding regimen in this period as background variables in a potential outcomes framework. Large size of the cohort is a distinct advantage of our study. Its results inform the design of a randomised clinical trial for preventing NEC, and the choice of its active treatment(s) in particular.
Nicholas T. Longford
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 19 , ISSUE 1, 87–117
Research Article | 30-March-2017
approaches, as well as costs associated with additional shunting work. With the help of simulation modeling the dependence was obtained, describing the impact of trains’ arrival forecasting error and processed car volumes on reducing operating costs of the marshalling yards through the trains’ breaking-up order control. The studies enable us to establish the requirements for the accuracy of information support of operational planning tasks, which is necessary to achieve the desired economic effect of the
Oleksandr BARDAS,
Ihor SKOVRON,
Yevhen DEMCHENKO,
Andrii DOROSH
Transport Problems, Volume 12 , ISSUE 1, 151–158
Research Article | 20-November-2017
In practice, it often happens that there are a number of classification methods. We are not able to clearly determine which method is optimal. We propose a combined method that allows us to consolidate information from multiple sources in a better classifier. Stacked regression (SR) is a method for forming linear combinations of different classifiers to give improved classification accuracy. The Moore-Penrose (MP) pseudoinverse is a general way to find the solution to a system of linear
Tomasz Górecki,
Maciej Łuczak
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 18 , ISSUE 3, 443–458
research-article | 23-April-2019
correlation coefficients, generalized and positive coefficients of evaluation, and Pareto’s chart from the side of enterprises, passenger, and department of transport [14; 15, pp. 151-158].
In accordance with this model, the entire set of key indicators is converted from absolute values to relative values (growth rates of these indicators). This allows operations for indicators with different units of measure and the estimation of the value of the increment of indicators. The ranking allows us to express
Sergey MOCHALIN,
Mariya KASPER,
Oleg NIKIFOROV,
Grigory LEVKIN,
Natali KURSHAKOVA
Transport Problems, Volume 14 , ISSUE 1, 45–58
Research Article | 08-February-2019
natural environment (sustainable development). It also presents some of the contemporary research on learning environment focused on the topic of students’ engagement – influencing learning success, and its multiple relation with university building facilities and architecture. The theoretical considerations are illustrated by some examples of university buildings from US. The paper is a theoretical introduction to the following paper: “Students’ assessment of environmental conditions in university
Angelika LASIEWICZ-SYCH
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 11 , ISSUE 4, 31–40
Review | 06-August-2019
Corbusier, the architectural promenade is one of the central themes of his work of and its exegesis [11]. About of the Villa Savoye, Le Corbusier writes: “We climb up the ramp to the roof of the house, where the solarium is located. Arabic architecture has taught us an invaluable lesson. It favours walking; it is on foot that we can see the unfolding of architectural arrangements” [12].
Graphic image and verbal image are associated by Le Corbusier in the “storyboard” realized in the Lettre a Madame
Vincenzo BAGNOLO,
Andrea MANCA
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 12 , ISSUE 2, 7–16
Research Article
Most studies concerned with empirical social networks are conducted on the level of individuals. The interaction of scientists is an especially popular research area, with the growing importance of international collaboration as a common sense result. To analyze patterns of cooperation across nations, this paper investigates the structure and evolution of cross-country co-authorships for the field of economics from 1985 to 2011. For a long time economic research has been strongly US centered
Raphael H. Heiberger,
Jan R. Riebling
Journal of Social Structure, Volume 16 , ISSUE 1, 1–12
research-article | 30-November-2018
Aleksandra ŚLIWA
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 12 , ISSUE 3, 35–40
Research Article | 22-May-2019
details, the mechanism of the Dsb systems functioning in other bacteria are rather poorly understood. Herein, we present the current methodology, both in vivo and in vitro experimental techniques, which allow us to understand the functioning of the Dsb proteins and has broaden our knowledge in the field of biochemistry and microbiology of this posttranslational protein modification. Many bacterial virulence factors are extracytoplasmic Dsb-dependent proteins. Thus, this system plays an important role
Elżbieta Katarzyna Jagusztyn-Krynicka,
Anna Marta Banaś,
Magdalena Joanna Grzeszczuk
Postępy Mikrobiologii - Advancements of Microbiology, Volume 56 , ISSUE 3, 326–334
Article | 30-November-2018
several identities but systems of categorisation over time. This migratory subject often changes ‘positions’ not only geographically but socially, making us question the static assumptions of social theory with their experiences of diverse approaches to nationality, class, race, ethnicity and gender.
Barbara has experienced dramatic shifts in status, career and perceived class position in the several countries she has called home. She is a licensed nurse and citizen of the USA and the UK. She has
Susan Ossman
Borderlands, Volume 18 , ISSUE 1, 88–110
Article | 16-March-2019
reweighting approach (DiNardo, Fortin, Lemieux, 1996). The reweighting factor is computed for each observation by estimating a logit model for probabilities of belonging to men’s or women’s group. Then, we estimate probability density functions, including the counterfactual density function, using kernel density methods. This allows us to decompose the inequalities into the explained and unexplained components. The analysis is based on the EU-SILC data for Poland in 2014.
Dominika Marta Urbańczyk,
Joanna Małgorzata Landmesser
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 19 , ISSUE 4, 711–723
Article | 15-March-2019
reweighting approach (DiNardo, Fortin, Lemieux, 1996). The reweighting factor is computed for each observation by estimating a logit model for probabilities of belonging to men’s or women’s group. Then, we estimate probability density functions, including the counterfactual density function, using kernel density methods. This allows us to decompose the inequalities into the explained and unexplained components. The analysis is based on the EU-SILC data for Poland in 2014.
Dominika Marta Urbańczyk,
Joanna Małgorzata Landmesser
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 19 , ISSUE 4, 711–723
original-paper | 08-September-2020
ZHENGZHENG WANG,
FANGYOU YU,
XIAOFEI SHEN,
MEILAN LI
Polish Journal of Microbiology, Volume 69 , ISSUE 3, 311–319
Review | 17-March-2020
mass of knowledge relating to carbohydrate chemistry, enzymology, molecular genetics, and structural and evolutionary biology is now enormous thanks to more than a century of research using ABO as a principal model. This has provided us with data to form a solid platform of evidence-based transfusion and transplantation medicine used every day in laboratories and clinics around the globe. This review aims to summarize key findings and recent progress made toward further understanding of this
Jill R. Storry,
Martin L. Olsson
Immunohematology, Volume 25 , ISSUE 2, 48–59
Article | 06-July-2017
We consider hierarchical regression models for circular data using the projected normal distribution, applied in the development of weights for the Access Point Angler Intercept Survey, a recreational angling survey conducted by the US National Marine Fisheries Service. Weighted estimates of recreational fish catch are used in stock assessments and fisheries regulation. The construction of the survey weights requires the distribution of daily departure times of anglers from fishing sites
Daniel Hernandez-Stumpfhauser,
F. Jay Breidt,
Jean D. Opsomer
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 17 , ISSUE 1, 91–104
Article | 03-July-2017
The aim of the article is to work out a synthetic measure for estimating country’s innovation potential (CIP) of EU economies. For the purpose of the research, data from the European Statistical Office (Eurostat) are used and several indicators are organized by four different areas of analysis, i.e. investment expenditure, education, labour market and effects. Applying multi-dimensional statistics allows us to reduce the primary set of diagnostics variables and, simultaneously, identify
Elżbieta Roszko-Wójtowicz,
Jacek Białek
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 18 , ISSUE 1, 167–180
Research Article | 03-December-2018
only 95% similarity with PWN B. xylophilus. Compared to the previously described Portuguese population of B. antoniae, the sequences generated for the MA population were 98.3% similar in the ITS1, 2 rDNA and 99.9% similar for 28S rDNA. There was 99.2% similarity between the COI sequences of the US and Portuguese isolates of B. antoniae. This population has morphology consistent with that of Penas et al., 2006; however, the female tail on this MA pine population is mucronate and more attenuated than
Lynn K. Carta,
R. L. Wick
Journal of Nematology, Volume 50 , ISSUE 4, 473–478
Research Article | 01-June-2011
resulting 32×32 multiplier was only ~1.06 us and consumes ~132 uW power. The implementation offered significant improvement in terms of delay and power from earlier reported ones.
P. Saha,
A. Banerjee,
A. Dandapat,
P. Bhattacharyya
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 4 , ISSUE 2, 268–284
research-article | 30-November-2018
Małgorzata SZTUBECKA,
Marta SKIBA,
Maria MRÓWCZYŃSKA,
Anna BAZAN-KRZYWOSZAŃSKA
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 12 , ISSUE 3, 113–120
Article | 24-December-2021
studyallowed us to establish recommendations for practitioners in the area of key business model elements for thesekinds of carriers and further research.
Stefan CHABIERA
Transport Problems, Volume 16 , ISSUE 4, 163–172
Research Article | 21-April-2017
The graph theory gives a mathematical representation of transport networks and allows us to study their characteristics effectively. A research of the structure of metro system has been conducted in the study by using the graph theory. The study includes subway systems of 22 European capitals. New indicators have been defined in the research such as a degree of routing, a connectivity of the route, average length per link (which takes into account the number of routes), intensity of the route
Svetla STOILOVA,
Veselin STOEV
Transport Problems, Volume 10 , ISSUE 2, 35–48
Original Paper | 30-March-2017
C265, were identified as Bacillus licheniformis with 99.4% and Bacillus mojavensis 99.8% based on 16S rRNA gene sequence similarities, respectively. Interestingly, the isolates identified as Bacillus safensis were also found to be high alkaline protease producing strains. Genotypic characterizations of the isolates were also determined by using a wide range of molecular techniques (ARDRA, ITS-PCR, (GTG)5-PCR, BOX-PCR). These different techniques allowed us to differentiate the alkaliphilic isolates
Nilgun Tekin,
Arzu Coleri Cihan,
Basar Karaca,
Cumhur Cokmus
Polish Journal of Microbiology, Volume 66 , ISSUE 1, 39–56
Article | 27-August-2018
the slight scope of the conducted studies on senior cohousing, in particular with regard to gender. The research methodology in this paper is based on the literature analysis, review of the current literature and own experiences from the participation in a workshops about cohousing, as well as experiences from the study visits in cohousing groups in the US and UK. The author of this paper has used the historical-interpretative method in the conducted studies, what resulted in the identification of
Agnieszka LABUS
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 9 , ISSUE 4, 21–31
research-article | 23-April-2019
30 km/h may already be felt by people in the vehicle and the values of forces affecting the passenger’s pelvis reach 804 N, where the peak-to-peak value is as much as 1317 N. An unexpected approach to the threshold at a speed of 30 km/h and often higher can cause sudden passenger recalls caused by a feeling of impact-related force. The approach proposed in the article allows us to use the proposed model for the verification of forces and accelerations affecting the passenger, such as the pregnant
Tomasz HANISZEWSKI,
Agata MICHTA
Transport Problems, Volume 14 , ISSUE 1, 23–34
Article | 14-October-2020
Guangzhou Liu,
Fuya Yu
International Journal of Advanced Network, Monitoring and Controls, Volume 5 , ISSUE 3, 36–46
Article | 31-December-2020
return optimum results, even though it is considered to be generally accurate. In the course of the research, it was stated that the implementation of Dijkstra's algorithm in the RoadLoad tool is suitable for studying and prognosing phenomena, under the assumption that there are detailed data on the point of departure and destination for each trip. The tool enables us to research a spatial (cumulated values of network load) as well as time-spatial (network load at virtually any time) dimension of
Marta BOROWSKA-STEFAŃSKA,
Michał KOWALSKI,
Szymon WIŚNIEWSKI,
Adam DOMAGALSKI
Transport Problems, Volume 15 , ISSUE 4, Part 2, 227–240
Article | 16-November-2020
Pronase is a useful and relatively nonspecific protease that cleaves many red blood cell (RBC) membrane proteins that carry blood group antigens. Unexpected findings in tests using pronase-treated RBCs during the investigation of a patient’s blood sample led us to test which high-incidence blood group antigens were sensitive and which were resistant to pronase treatment, and to determine the prevalence of antipronase in the serum of blood donors. Our results show that antigens in the
Marion E. Reid,
Carole A. Green,
Jack Hoffer,
Ragnhild Øyen
Immunohematology, Volume 12 , ISSUE 4, 139–142
Article | 31-March-2018
In the article, the problem of designing and preliminary tests on experimental test bench was taken into account. Proposed test stand allows us to carry out a series of studies concerning the dynamic phenomena accompanying the lifting of the load. Presented test bench allows, among other things, measurements of data such as the acceleration of selected points of the girder and also of cargo, displacement of cargo and centre of the girder, along with measurement of stress in selected locations
Tomasz HANISZEWSKI
Transport Problems, Volume 12 , ISSUE SE, 115–126
research-article | 30-March-2020
recovered. Soil samples were submitted to one of us (JF), who extracted the nematode cysts and sent them to the USDA-ARS, Mycology and Nematology Genetic Diversity and Biology Laboratory (MNGDBL), Beltsville, MD for morphological and molecular identification. Cysts and second-stage juveniles (J2) conformed morphologically and morphometrically to V. zeaphila. We report here the first occurrence of this species in Indiana, thus representing the third state after Tennessee, and Kentucky in the United
Andrea M. Skantar,
Zafar A. Handoo,
Mihail R. Kantor,
Lynn K. Carta,
Jamal Faghihi,
Virginia Ferris
Journal of Nematology, Volume 52 , 1–8
Article | 21-April-2019
research-based Professional Learning to enable us to assess and track students who might not be in our assigned class and reflect upon whether traditional written reports to parents fitted the new pedagogies. Key findings from collaboration with teachers, students and parents demonstrated the desire for a system of assessment that was online and allowed: • Higher levels of student voice and agency • On-going review so that the most current information about achievement and goals was available
Linda Harvie,
Steve Harper-Travers,
Amanda Jaeger
Journal of Educational Leadership, Policy and Practice, Volume 32 , ISSUE 1, 133–139
Article | 26-October-2020
with the platelet suspension immunofluorescence test using three anti-HPA-1a sera. Screening of 2600 plateletpheresis donor samples identified 40 HPA-1a-negative donors. Of these, 36 are active and are coded for recognition on the daily pheresis inventory sheet. Theoretically, assuming four donations per year and donors’ cooperation with scheduling, these 36 donors would enable us to have at least one HPA-1a-negative product available every day. In addition, a decision tree for patient
Mary Munizza,
Sandra Nance,
Maryann Keashen-Schnell,
William Sherwood,
Scott Murphy
Immunohematology, Volume 15 , ISSUE 2, 71–74
research-article | 08-March-2021
ultrasonography are widely utilized techniques in the diagnosis and follow-up of diffuse thyroid diseases. Color and power Doppler US are well-known techniques to demonstrate the vascularity of tissues. While Doppler US techniques are cost-effective and useful noninvasive methods to evaluate tissue vascularization, they are inferior in the evaluation of small microvessels with a slow blood flow(4). Also, artifacts related to motion (e.g. in pediatric patients, caused by breathing) can be an important
Abidin Kılınçer,
Mehmet Sedat Durmaz,
Cem Onur Kıraç,
Süleyman Baldane,
Fatih Ateş,
Abdüssamet Batur
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 84, 41–47
research-article | 26-March-2021
Alina E. Safonova,
Anastasia N. Voronova,
Konstantin S. Vainutis
Journal of Nematology, Volume 53 , 1–10
research-article | 23-July-2021
Charlotte Fiskum,
Tonje Grønning Andersen,
Unni Tanum Johns,
Karl Jacobsen
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Volume 9 , 147–159
original-report | 30-November-2020
A. Aburto,
D. Zapata,
E. Retamales,
H. Moscoso,
C. Canales,
C. Escobar
Immunohematology, Volume 37 , ISSUE 4, 151–156
Article | 01-October-2019
Haifa El-Sadi,
Matthew R. Cole,
Aaron M. Denis,
Derek Fernandes,
Alberto Benhamu-Chocron
International Journal of Advanced Network, Monitoring and Controls, Volume 3 , ISSUE 3, 47–52
review-article | 18-June-2021
expertise of the operator performing the ultrasonography (US) examination is a relevant aspect which may significantly impact diagnostic accuracy. In fact, several pitfalls related to the ultrasound technique may mislead inexperienced US operators, such as anisotropy artefacts, causing an artifactually hypoechoic tendon appearance that may simulate pathology. Therefore, a scanning protocol is highly recommended in order to reduce the rate of operator errors by following a standardized scheme that
Francesca Serpi,
Domenico Albano,
Santi Rapisarda,
Vito Chianca,
Luca Maria Sconfienza,
Carmelo Messina
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 85, e154–e161
Editorial | 31-March-2017
limited specificity of findings. This paper summarizes the pathogenesis phenomena of rheumatoid arthritis and describes rheumatoid arthritis-related features of the disease within the synovium, subchondral bone marrow and articular fat tissue on MRI and ultrasound. Moreover, the paper aims to illustrate the significance of MRI and ultrasound findings in rheumatoid arthritis in the diagnosis of subclinical and early inflammation, and the importance of MRI and US in the follow-up and establishing
Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska,
Lennart Jans,
James Teh
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 17 , ISSUE 68, 5–16
Review Article | 31-March-2017
Technological progress forces us to present after several years the updated standards in ultrasound examination of newborns, infants and older children. It should be emphasized that the examination of the youngest patients requires one to use high-class equipment. Lack of cooperation on the part of the child and imaging small structures constitute a huge challenge for the examiner. The work presents equipment requirements, the technology of examining the abdominal cavity in children and the
Michał Brzewski
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 17 , ISSUE 68, 41–42
review-article | 05-September-2019
reductions in the frequency of drop seizures compared to placebo (Devinsky et al., 2018). On the basis of above highlighted trials, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved in 2018 a purified, plant-derived cannabinoid, named cannabidiol, for the treatment of seizures in patients with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (FDA, 2018).
Despite positive results in these two severe epilepsy syndromes, further studies are needed to determine if the anti-seizure effects of cannabidiol extend
Marcin Kopka
Journal of Epileptology, Volume 27 , 35–42
Article | 16-February-2021
ability to activate complement and cause hemolysis in the recipient.
This quality improvement project led to the modification of our standard operating procedure, which now allows us to test a sample from the component bag rather than testing the donor’s plasma from a blood sample. Since the implementation of the new process, the number of washed platelet components due to high isoagglutinin titer was markedly reduced. In addition, all imported platelets can now be screened for high isoagglutinin
M. Tynuv,
W.A. Flegel
Immunohematology, Volume 35 , ISSUE 3, 108–115
review-article | 18-June-2021
Introduction
Musculoskeletal interventional procedures of the upper limb have been performed for several years using a blinded or landmark-guided approach due to the relatively superficial position of the anatomical landmarks. However, recent European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR) guidelines have shown that interventional procedures performed under ultrasound (US) guidance bring better results in terms of accuracy, efficacy, and the risk-benefit ratio(1,2). US is a fast
Silvia Tortora,
Carmelo Messina,
Domenico Albano,
Francesca Serpi,
Angelo Corazza,
Gianpaolo Carrafiello,
Luca Maria Sconfienza,
Salvatore Gitto
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 85, e169–e176
Review | 07-September-2016
-to-liver index, utilizing to that end a special computer program. According to our experience, the simplest solution is the method utilized by us. On one crosssection of the body of the pancreas, its echogenicity is assessed in comparison to retroperitoneal adipose and the visibility of the splenic vein, pancreatic duct and the major retroperitoneal vessels. Depending on the visualization of these structures, it is possible to determine the degree of pancreas adiposis. Such a study applies to 250
Andrzej Smereczyński,
Katarzyna Kołaczyk
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 16 , ISSUE 66, 273–280
Research Article | 30-March-2018
characteristics were recorded in 25 healthy volunteers (median age: 28.92, SD: 5.31, mean Body Mass Index 22.61, SD: 3.38), with Esaote My Lab 7 machine using linear transducer (4–13 MHz).ResultsThe cadaver study confirmed the attachment of a substantial part of erector spinae to a well-defined region on the medial posterior iliac crest. The US study in the volunteers consistently showed the entheses as typical hyperechoic fibrillar structures, slightly oblique to the skin in the longitudinal plane and
Plamen Todorov,
Rodina Nestorova,
Anastas Batalov
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 18 , ISSUE 72, 16–21
original-paper | 03-September-2019
isolates studied. Moreover, both strains demonstrated the presence of the cpb2 gene encoding β2-toxin (Fig. 1). A comparison of the results from 2017 and the genetic analysis of the strains from the event in 2015 enabled us to demonstrate that the currently examined strains have the genes encoding the same toxins (α and β2) as the two strains analyzed in 2015: no. 7143 (patient No. 3) and no. 7149 (patient No. 2) (Brzychczy-Włoch et al. 2016).
Fig. 1.
Detection of genes encoding virulence factors of C
DOMINIKA SALAMON,
DOROTA OCHOŃSKA,
ILONA WOJAK,
EWA MIKOŁAJCZYK,
MAŁGORZATA BULANDA,
MONIKA BRZYCHCZY-WŁOCH
Polish Journal of Microbiology, Volume 68 , ISSUE 3, 323–329
research-article | 30-November-2018
; Gly, standard glycerol-based artificial diet; DC1 to DC3, three varieties of adult dog croquettes.
Cost of producing diets used to rear G. mellonella larvae
Table 2 shows the cost per kilogram of the different diets used to rear G. mellonella larvae. The Gly diet was the most expensive to produce at 6.30 US dollars (USD)/kg and could feed approximately 20 larvae for 1.5 wks. The cost of diet BW (5.11 USD/kg) was less than that of Gly and could be used to feed the same number of larvae for 3
Régina Kotchofa,
Hugues Baimey
journal of nematology, Volume 51 , 1–15
Original Paper | 13-September-2016
men, aged 28–70, mean age 55.2) with scheduled surgeries of CTS on the basis of clinical symptoms, physical examination performed by a neurosurgeon and a positive result of EMG testing. The ultrasound examinations of the wrist were performed in all these patients. On the basis of the collected data, the author has performed multiple analyses to confi rm the usefulness of ultrasound imaging in assessing patient eligibility for surgical treatment of CTS. Results: US examinations showed evidence of
Katarzyna Kapuścińska,
Andrzej Urbanik
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 62, 283–291
Review | 13-September-2016
. However, the knowledge of anatomy is crucial to establish a correct ultrasound diagnosis, also in wrist assessment. An ultrasound examination of the wrist is one of the most common US examinations conducted in patients with rheumatological diseases. Ultrasonographic signs depend on the advancement of the disease. The examination is equally frequently conducted in patients with pain or swelling of the wrist due to non-rheumatological causes. The aim of this publication was to present ultrasound images
Cyprian Olchowy,
Mateusz Łasecki,
Urszula Zaleska-Dorobisz
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 61, 172–188
research-article | 31-March-2020
clinical settings, which describe the interplay of anatomical, mechanical and vascular factors, making the tendon inherently vulnerable to rupture(1,3).
Ultrasonography (US) plays an important role in the assessment for the presence of EPL tendon ruptures. US depicts the tendon in real time and allows rapid assessment of its integrity(12), thereby providing a prompt diagnosis for the surgeon to plan their most appropriate course of action. The location of the incision is dependent on the level of the
Louy Ghazal,
Mohammed Nabi,
Christopher Little,
James Teh
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 20 , ISSUE 80, e1–e5
research-article | 09-September-2021
allowed us to observe the arterial reaction to body fluid loss. The present study confirmed a decrease in carotid CS for the whole circumference after HD. The finding was contrary to our expectations. We assumed that after HD the CS values would be higher because of blood volume contraction and the resultant lower diastolic artery filling. The opposite result is probably due to compensatory mechanisms such as plasma refilling from the interstitial space, venoconstriction, and increased arterial tone
Sergiusz Ustyniak,
Ludomir Stefańczyk,
Magdalena Kaczmarska,
Ilona Kurnatowska,
Maciej Goździk
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 86, 213–218
Original Paper | 13-September-2016
treatment of the median nerve (1), after surgical treatment of the ulnar nerve (2) and other postoperative neuropathies (3). All patients underwent the interview, physical examination and ultrasound examination. The ultrasound examinations were performed with Esaote MyLab 50 and MyLab 60 systems. Based on the clinical and US examinations, the patients were qualified for either surgical (51 cases) or conservative treatment (20 cases). An EMG examination was also performed in certain patients (60 cases
Berta Kowalska
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 61, 151–163