TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI: EVALUATION OF PCR AS A LABORATORY TOOL TO FOLLOW UP THE EVOLUTION OF PARASITE LOAD


Finite-element-method (FEM) model generation of time-resolved 3D echocardiographic geometry data for mitral-valve volumetry

Abstract Introduction Mitral Valve (MV) 3D structural data can be easily obtained using standard transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) devices but quantitative pre- and intraoperative volume analysis of the MV is presently not feasible in the cardiac operation room (OR).Finite element method (FEM) modelling is necessary to carry out precise and in

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Elderly male with late-onset heroin dependence

Substance use disorders usually have their onset during the adolescent period.However, in rare cases environmental and psychosocial factors can contribute toward a later onset.We describe a case Shelving Accessories of an elderly male who initiated his heroin use for the first time at 65 years of age and eventually developed dependence.This late-on

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