AIMS Intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD) is a known risk factor for therapy failure after tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) insertion. The purpose of this study was to investigate if the severity of ISD alone or other factors such as urethral mobility and tape localization influence outcomes. METHODS One hundred and nine women with urodynamically determined ISD, a TVT insertion, and a 6-month ...

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We investigate the splitting and mixing of ρ and ω mesons in nuclear matter. The calculations were performed on the basis of QCD sum rules and include all operators up to mass dimension-6 twist-4 and up to first order in the coupling constants. Special attention is devoted to the impact of the scalar 4-quark condensates on both effects. In nuclear matter the Landau damping governs the ρ− ω mass...

An alternative approach to applying entomopathogenic nematodes entails the distribution of nematodes in their infected insect hosts. Protection of the infected host from rupturing, and improving ease of handling, may be necessary to facilitate application. In this study our objective was to test the potential of a new method of formulating the infected hosts, i.e., enclosing the infected host i...

/ This paper reports an assessment of various methods for sampling particulate surface contami^ nation for use in the field. The results from the study will be used to develop guidance for monitoring particulate surface contamination in the workplace. Three types of adhesive tape, two manual and two 'semi-automatic' wipe methods, and one Smair method were assessed. A field assessment of selecte...

Patellar taping is a treatment adjunct commonly used in the management of anterior knee pain. The aim of this cross sectional study was to investigate the effects of medial glide patellar taping on sagittal plane lower-limb joint kinematics and knee pain during a unilateral squat in a symptomatic population complaining of anterior knee pain. Ten participants with a history of unilateral or bila...

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