Cardio-pulmonary MRI for detection of treatment response after a single BPA treatment session in CTEPH patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5696-4
Abstract: ObjectivesChronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) can be treated with balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) in inoperable patients. Sensitive non-invasive imaging methods are missing to detect treatment response after a single BPA treatment session. Therefore, the aim… read more here.
Keywords: treated lobes; change; treatment; pbf ... See more keywords
The proportion of plant-based food consumption during midlife and cognitive health in later life in Australian women: data from the Women’s Healthy Ageing Project (WHAP)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00394-025-03786-8
Abstract: Plant-based food (PBF) is well-known for its benefits for physical health; however, its impacts on brain health are less well understood, especially in ageing women. This study aimed to examine the association between different proportions… read more here.
Keywords: consumption; late life; pbf; cognitive health ... See more keywords
The effect of intraosseous local anesthesia of 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine on pulpal blood flow and pulpal anesthesia of mandibular molars and canines
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DOI: 10.1007/s00784-018-2481-3
Abstract: ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine the effect of intraosseous (IO) anesthesia with 4% articaine and 1:100,000 epinephrine on pulpal blood flow (PBF) and pulpal anesthesia of mandibular first molars and canines in… read more here.
Keywords: pulpal anesthesia; 000 epinephrine; anesthesia; 100 000 ... See more keywords
Development of optimal L-PBF process parameters using an accelerated discrete element simulation framework
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DOI: 10.1007/s10035-024-01432-4
Abstract: Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) has immense potential for the production of complex, lightweight, and high-performance components. The traditional optimization of process parameters is costly and time-intensive, due to reliance on experimental approaches. Current numerical… read more here.
Keywords: process; pbf; process parameters; simulation ... See more keywords
Performance-Based Financing, Basic Packages of Health Services and User-Fee Exemption Mechanisms: An Analysis of Health-Financing Policy Integration in Three Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings
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DOI: 10.1007/s40258-020-00567-8
Abstract: As performance-based financing (PBF) is increasingly implemented across sub-Saharan Africa, some authors have suggested that it could be a ‘stepping stone’ for health-system strengthening and broad health-financing reforms. However, so far, few studies have looked… read more here.
Keywords: health financing; basic packages; financing; pbf ... See more keywords
Elevated PTTG and PBF predicts poor patient outcome and modulates DNA damage response genes in thyroid cancer
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DOI: 10.1038/onc.2017.154
Abstract: The proto-oncogene PTTG and its binding partner PBF have been widely studied in multiple cancer types, particularly thyroid and colorectal, but their combined role in tumourigenesis is uncharacterised. Here, we show for the first time… read more here.
Keywords: dna damage; pttg pbf; thyroid cancer; pbf ... See more keywords
Influence of powdered bamboo filler content on the tensile strength and fatigue life of epoxy composites
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DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/adef9e
Abstract: The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of reinforcing powdered bamboo filler (PBF) on the mechanical and fatigue properties of epoxy-based polymer composites, with a focus on balancing void content and tensile… read more here.
Keywords: filler content; content; pbf; tensile strength ... See more keywords
Quantitative Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Predicts Regional Perfusion Heterogeneity in a Model of Acute Lung Injury
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DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000000815
Abstract: Objective The aims of this study were to investigate the ability of contrast-enhanced dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) for assessing regional perfusion in a model of acute lung injury, using dynamic first-pass perfusion CT (DynCT) as… read more here.
Keywords: perfusion; pbf; lung injury; pbv ... See more keywords
Multimaterial powder bed fusion techniques
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DOI: 10.1108/rpj-01-2022-0014
Abstract: Purpose This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in powder bed fusion (PBF) techniques for additive manufacturing of multiple materials. It reviews the emerging technologies in PBF… read more here.
Keywords: bed fusion; pbf; pbf techniques; multimaterial pbf ... See more keywords
Multi-objective optimization of parts construction direction by scaling-enumeration method in L-PBF process
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DOI: 10.1108/rpj-03-2023-0104
Abstract: Purpose Part building orientation (PBO) is an important factor affecting the quality of laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), which can affect the surface quality and manufacturing cost. The purpose of this paper is to propose… read more here.
Keywords: method; enumeration method; pbf; scaling enumeration ... See more keywords
Mechanical behaviour and interface evaluation of hybrid MIM/PBF stainless steel components
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DOI: 10.1108/rpj-10-2019-0256
Abstract: The manufacture of hybrid components, especially by combining the capabilities of Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes with cost-effective complementary technologies, has attracted the attention of industry and researchers because they can offer flexibility and cost advantages… read more here.
Keywords: behaviour interface; hybrid components; mim pbf; pbf ... See more keywords