Different studies have showed data on the variation of cardiac biomarkers after a thermal energy approach (i.e. cryoablation or radiofrequency) for ablation atrial fibrillation (AF). To date, when non-thermal is used, such as electroporation obtained by means pulsed-field (PFA), kinetic release multiple has not yet been clarified. We studied pattern 6 different prior and PFA AF. All consecutive...

To develop potent paclitaxel (PTX) formulations for cancer chemotherapy, we formulated PTX into polymeric nanoparticles composed of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polylactic acid (PLA) block copolymer (PN-PTX). First, the physicochemical properties of PN-PTX prepared were assessed; the mean particle size was around 80 nm and the zeta potential was found to be almost neutral. Next, the in vitro P...

Empathy is a skill that enables the identification with and interpretation of others' subjective experiences. The purpose this study was to validate Quotient (EQ) in adolescents Mexico. A sample 573 Mexican adolescent students (350 female 223 male) an age range 12-19 years employed (Mage= 14.8 years, SD= 1.96). An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) carried out which identified two factors, one 1...

CONTEXT Ultrasound heating rates are known to differ between various manufacturers; it is unknown whether this difference exists within a manufacturer. OBJECTIVE Determine if intramuscular heating differences exist between transducers from the same manufacturer. STUDY DESIGN 3 x 10 repeated measures. Independent variables were Transducer (A, B, and C) and Time (10-min time points during the...

Hollywood blockbusters are usually released in the U.S. before other foreign markets. The release gaps have declined significantly over time and varied greatly across countries. While movie piracy has been suggested as an important determinant for the release gap decision of distributors, theory and evidence suggest there are other important determinants. In this paper, we use a discrete choice...

BACKGROUND Given its metastatic potential and high incidence, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) has significant morbidity and mortality. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of prospectively collected data for 113 consecutive patients with nodal metastatic cutaneous SCCHN treated surgically with curative intent in a regional center. Survival curves were gen...

We as a group { called the Grubstake Group { are convinced that software measures are essential for \controlling" software. Thus, we are dedicated to producing an environment in which software measures can be con dently used by software managers and programmers. However, we are also convinced that such an environment can only be created if there exists a formal and rigorous foundation for softw...

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This study describes and compares two hyoid bones from the middle Pleistocene site of the Sima de los Huesos in the Sierra de Atapuerca (Spain). The Atapuerca SH hyoids are humanlike in both their morphology and dimensions, and they clearly differ from the hyoid bones of chimpanzees and Australopithecus afarensis. Their comparison with the Neandertal specimens Kebara 2 and SDR-034 makes it poss...