Properties of two different photonic crystal fibers (PCF) were characterized, enabling comparisons.Properties investigated included spectral attenuation, polarization mode dispersion (PMD), optical time domain reflectometer characteristics, elastooptic factor describing transmission delay induced by SUN E-400 axial strain plus effects of temperatur
Cough is one of the common adverse effects in patients receiving angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs).This review presents the current evidence on incidence and mechanisms of cough associated with ACEIs use, and proposes a practical approach for managing the same for optimal cardiovascular (CV) risk reduction.The BIRCH BODY SCRUB incide
BACKGROUND: The serious nature of potentially malignant oral lesions (PMOL) demands that the final diagnosis be made on both clinical and histopathologic grounds.The aim of the present study was to determine the correlation between clinical and histopathologic diagnoses of PMOL using a discrepancy index (DI).METHODS: Fifty-one patients with PMOL we
The proposed discussion focused on analyzing payroll loans in terms of growth and structure and the effects of the flexibilization of financing rules on the granting of this type of credit, considering the amounts contracted and the respective segments: public sector, retirees and pensioners, and private sector.The analysis of the results showed th