Several theories are available in the literature to predict ultimate shear resistance of plate girders, generally known as tension field theories. It is already found out, by many researchers, that prediction majority models mostly over-conservative for non-rigid end post steel girders. So, there a need development accurate finite element models, which could strength better than theoretical mod...

 Abstract Background: End-to-side esophagojejunostomy has almost always been associated with some degree of dysphagia. To overcome this complication we decided to perform an end-to-end anastomosis and compare it with end-to-side Roux-en-Y esophagojejunostomy. Methods: In this prospective study, between 1998 and 2005, 71 patients with a diagnosis of gastric adenocarcinoma underwent total gastrec...

www.chestpubs.org First, it is surprising that signifi cant differences in the evaluated outcomes are found in studies with such small sample sizes ( , 70 patients per study in all studies). Second, all the studies except the trial by Trevisan et al 6 were carried out in respiratory units admitting mostly patients with COPD. This is not the rule in most ICUs. 7 Third, the control groups (invasi...

End organ resistance to thyroid hormone has been described for a number of years: the defect may be partial or generalized. A case of partial end organ resistance to thyroid hormone in congenital hypothyroidism is described, with evidence of an alteration in TSH threshold to feedback inhibition by thyroid hormone. The implications of this factor in the management of hypothyroidism are discussed.

The unicellular conifer tracheid should have greater flow resistance per length (resistivity) than the multicellular angiosperm vessel, because its high-resistance end-walls are closer together. However, tracheids and vessels had comparable resistivities for the same diameter, despite tracheids being over 10 times shorter. End-wall pits of tracheids averaged 59 times lower flow resistance on an...

User resistance is a common occurrence when new information systems are implemented within health care organizations. Individuals responsible for overseeing implementation of these systems in the health care environment may encounter more resistance than trainers in other environments. It is important to be aware of methods to reduce resistance in end users. Proper training of end users is an i...