Objectives To investigate changes in both diaphragm shape and strength induced by the insertion of endobronchial valves. Methods In 19 patients, both the diaphragm shape and strength were investigated ...

Methods like the diaphragm, condoms, spermicidal foams and jellies, and copper IUDs provide reversible contraception, while vasectomy and tubal ligation are permanent methods. Another WHO study ...

This study describes our experience with the routine use of a SBT in a multidisciplinary PICU to guide timing of extubation and is the largest reported pediatric cohort subjected to extubation ...

There are three catheter-associated entry points for bacteria: the urethral meatus, with the introduction of bacteria occurring on insertion of the catheter, the junction of the catheter-bag ...

Department of Materials Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, 8050 Ikarashi-2, Niigata 950-2181, Japan ...