Volume expanders are indicated in the delivery room when an asphyxiated neonate is not responding to the steps of neonatal resuscitation and has signs of shock or a history of acute blood loss. Fetal blood loss (e.g., feto-maternal hemorrhage) may co...
Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 130/0.4 is commonly used for volume replacement, yet its hepatic effects in the context of acute haemorrhage remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate hepatic histopathological changes related to HES 130/0.4 administratio...
Concrete is prepared by substituting an equal volume of fly ash for fine aggregate, and the effect of substitution rate on its carbonation resistance is studied. Using a rapid carbonation test, the distribution law of the internal pH value of concret...
Objectives: Complications after aortic coarctation repair are associated with high mortality and require surgical or endovascular reintervention. For patients unsuitable for endovascular therapies, reoperation remains the only therapeutic option. How...
Background: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is at the forefront of structural heart programs all over the world. With a growing number of TAVR procedures in lower-risk and younger patients, acute and chronic complications require decisi...
The utilization of waste materials in concrete lowers its cost, and this method of dealing with the problem of trash disposal is viewed as the most environmentally friendly. Fly Ash Cenospheres (FAC) are one of the principal wastes produced by coal p...
The utilization of recycled aggregate (RCA) in preparing recycled concrete (RAC) is an effective measure to solve the increase in construction waste. Furthermore, applying RAC to flexural members is a viable practice. The addition of steel fiber to R...
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) was first presented in 2002 as a case report. Randomized controlled trials showed that TAVI could serve as an alternative for surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in high-risk patients. While the ind...
Introduction: Non-infectious erythema, or Red Breast Syndrome (RBS), has been observed on the skin where acellular dermal matrix was implanted, although the exact cause is yet to be determined. Patients and Methods: A total of 214 female patients und...
Primarily, breast-conserving therapy is an oncological intervention, but eventually it is judged by its cosmetic result. Remaining cavities from tumor resection can promote seromas, delay healing and cause lasting discomfort. Additionally, volume los...
Background: The study goal was to assess the association between mortality and renal impairment markers in the nutritionDay ICU cohort, incorporating creatinine, urine volume, and renal replacement therapy (RRT) while adjusting for ICU- and patient-l...
Several studies showed that hydroxyethyl starch (HES), a synthetic colloid used in volume replacement therapies, interferes with leukocyte-endothelium interactions. Although still unclear, the mechanism seems to involve the inhibition of neutrophils&...
Concrete remains one of the most extensively utilized construction materials for buildings, bridges, and infrastructure. High-volume fly ash (HVFA) concrete has emerged as a sustainable choice to conventional mixtures, primarily due to its reduced ce...
Background: Online hemodiafiltration (HDF) represents the most advanced form of kidney replacement therapy, combining diffusive and convective transport to enhance the removal of uremic toxins across a wide molecular spectrum. Achieving high convecti...
Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery (OBCS), or oncoplastic surgery, has revolutionized the surgical management of breast cancer by integrating oncologic principles with reconstructive techniques to optimize both cancer control and aesthetic outcome...
Background: Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) combined with radiotherapy achieves oncologic outcomes comparable to mastectomy while preserving breast integrity. However, resections of more than 20% of breast volume or those in challenging quadrants may...
Background/Objectives: Diffuse myocardial fibrosis and altered deformation are relevant prognostic factors in aortic stenosis (AS) patients. The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate the relationship between myocardial strain, and myocardi...
Background and Objectives: The combination of aortic valve stenosis (AS) and ischemic heart disease (IHD) is quite common and is associated with myocardial fibrosis (MF). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between the histologi...
Over the last decades, concrete has been excessively prone to cracks resulting from shrinkage. These dimensional changes can be affected by the incorporation of supplementary cementitious materials. This work used olive waste ash (OWA), which could s...
Background/Objectives: Exsanguination is a leading cause of preventable death in military and civilian settings due to extensive blood loss and hemorrhagic shock, which trigger systemic effects such as impaired tissue perfusion, hypoxia, inflammation...
This study presents the development and comprehensive characterisation of a sustainable 3D-printable cementitious composition in which up to 40 wt.% of Portland cement was replaced by a ternary binder containing oil shale ash (OSA) and metakaolin (MK...
Background: Patients with cirrhosis often develop hyperdynamic circulation with increased cardiac output, heart rate, and redistribution of the circulating volume with expanded plasma volume (PV). PV determination is part of the evaluation of patient...
Conventional mathematically based procedures in forest data processing have some problems, such as deviations between the natural tree and the tree described using mathematical expressions, and manual selection of equations and parameters. These prob...
Background: End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) management presents a significant challenge, with increasing patient burden, escalating costs, and unmet needs in improving survival and quality of life. High-volume hemodiafiltration has been found to offe...
Background/Objectives: Aortic valve stenosis (AS) is a prevalent cardiovascular condition among elderly patients frequently treated with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). Traditional hemodynamic monitoring during TAVI relies on invasive...
As a typical industrial solid waste-based concrete material, activated coal gangue cementitious concrete is prone to the freeze-thaw cycle in cold-region engineering applications, leading to durability degradation that severely limits its service per...
This paper is aimed to study the rheological and physical performance of mortars manufactured replacing Portland-based cements with low calcium siliceous fly ash (FA) or ultrafine fly ash (UFFA). Five different types of cement (CEM I, CEM II/A-LL, CE...
Industrial production of food for animals and humans needs increasing amounts of pesticides, especially of organophosphates, which are now easily available worldwide. More than 3 million cases of acute severe poisoning are estimated to occur worldwid...
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This study compares surgery volumes for fractures of the neck of the femur (FNF) and hip replacements during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with previous years. Historical (2018–2019) and pandemic (2020–2021) surgery rates for FNF and hip...
In Japan, rising demand for waxy barley has led to concerns over bran waste. We investigated the effects of replacing wheat flour with different proportions of the waxy variety ‘Kirarimochi’ barley bran on the physical properties and heal...
Global warming and climate changes are the major environmental challenges globally. With CO2 emission being one of the main greenhouse gases emitted to the environment, and cement and concrete production amounting to about 10% of the global CO2 emiss...
Background and Objectives: Hip and knee replacement joint surgeries are experiencing constant growth, and anticipating future needs allows decision-makers and stakeholders involved in the healthcare system to allocate the necessary resources for safe...
Background/Objective: Changes in limb volume affect prosthetic socket fit and limb health, which in turn affects the comfort, stability, and usability of a prosthesis. The objective of this research was to identify and evaluate residual limb fluid vo...
Blast furnace ferronickel slag (BFFS) is generated in the production of ferronickel alloys and is used as cement replacement in concrete or mortar. The effectivity in reducing cement consumption and improving performance are limited. By referring to...
Optical biosensors have a significant impact on various aspects of our lives. In many applications of optical biosensors, fluidic chambers play a crucial role in facilitating controlled fluid delivery. It is essential to achieve complete liquid repla...
Energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) are widely used to reduce energy losses caused by ventilation and improve indoor air quality for recently-constructed buildings. It is important for spaces with high occupancy density and longer residence times, suc...
Hot-mix asphalts exposed to hot weather and high traffic volumes can display rutting distress. A material that can be used to increase the stiffness of asphalt binders is gilsonite. On the other hand, from an environmental point of view, the virgin n...
In the study, a conductive polypyrrole (PPy) is deposited on the lamellar sericite powder (SCP) surfaces by an in situ oxidization growth method and the prepared PPy/SCP conductive additive is successfully applied on the zinc-rich primer (ZRP) coatin...
Background/Objectives: To quantitatively assess the long-term volume stability of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery (OBCS) and analyze surgical and aesthetic outcomes. Methods: This retrospective study examined 17...
The seed coat (hull) of broad bean (Vicia faba) (BBH) is a significant secondary product of processing with a promising nutritional profile. Bean hull has a high fiber content (49%), yet it remains underexploited as an ingredient by the food industry...
Waste tire and fly ash (FA) are two waste materials whose disposal and rapid rate of accumulation are among the pressing sources of concern and threat to the environment. Although much research exists on the use of these materials in cementitious com...
Nanostructured martensitic steels comprising nanoscale-martensite and retained austenite were obtained by quenching–partitioning–tempering (Q–P–T) treatment. The influence of partial replacement of Si by Al on the microstructu...
The effects of partial replacement of Si by Al on the microstructure, tensile properties, and Charpy impact toughness were investigated using 0.2%C-Si/Al-Mn-Cr-B TRIP-aided martensitic steels to promote the application of galvanized third-generation...
The growth in the volume of modern construction and the manufacture of reinforced concrete structures (RCSs) presents the goal of reducing the cost of building materials without compromising structures and opens questions about the use of environment...
In recent years, the overuse and exploitation of coal resources as fuel in industry has caused many environmental problems as well as changes in the ecosystem. One way to address this issue is to recycle these materials as an alternative to aggregate...
In this study, recycled fine aggregate (RFA), also known as recycled brick micro-powder (RBM), was used to completely replace quartz sand for the preparation of green, low-cost ecological engineered cementitious composites (ECO-ECC). RFA was used to...
Reutilizing industrial by-products and recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) to replace cement and natural aggregates (NA) in concrete is becoming increasingly important for sustainable development. Yet, experimental evidence is needed prior to the wide...
This study used two types of Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCAs) with the same original virgin aggregate, but with different amounts of residual mortars. To verify that the mechanical properties of the concrete were affected by changing the unit volu...
Producing biochar by consuming biomass is an effective way to reduce the environmental impact from biomass waste. This study investigates the influence of biochar made of carya cathayensis peel biomass waste, which is a specific biomass in Zhejiang p...
Eco-friendly sustainable construction materials with low carbon dioxide emissions and low energy consumption which utilize agricultural and industrial waste are widely recommended. Utilizing high-volume fly ash waste (FA) as a cement replacement will...
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