Partial discharges at different voltage waveshapes: Comparison between two different acquisition systems

Comparison of two different suture techniques in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

OBJECTIVE To comparatively evaluate the traditional interrupted knot-tying and running suture renorrhaphy with Monocryl® in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis of 62 consecutive patients undergoing LPN using traditional interrupted knot-tying suture renorrhaphy (Group 1; n=31) or running suture technique renorrhaphy with 2-0 monofilament poly...

Partial Discharges in Low-Voltage Cables

Testing of high voltage apparatus for partial discharges has long been recognized as an important part of quality control for these devices. Recently, interest has been focused on methods for testing low voltage cables to determine their integrity under adverse operating conditions such as a loss of coolant accident. A new method, utilizing partial discharges, is presented which has the potenti...

Motoneuron double discharges: only one or two different entities?

INTRODUCTION The firing behavior of spinal motoneurons is controlled by a complex interplay between the synaptic inputs that they receive and the intrinsic properties of motoneurons. In particular, the longlasting afterhyperpolarization which follows each motoneuron spike was found to be an important mechanism in the regulation of repetitive firing behavior (Kernell, 1965, 2006). As a result, m...

Comparison of two different methods for CTDIw calculation in CBCT systems

Introduction: Dental Cone beam CT (CBCT) is an imaging modality which has emerged as a 3D imaging modality of choice for osseous structures in the maxillofacial region. With increased usage of CBCT imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning, it is imperative that stringent dose assessments must be performed for dose estimation to safeguard both the patients and operating staf...

Comparison between two different colon cleansing methods prior to colonoscopy