Background: Recurrent vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) repair can be very difficult. Most gynecologists prefer the vaginal route because of the complexity of the abdominal approach. This article presents a simple procedure-a ...

Aim: This study aims to define the efficacy and safety of a different obturator nerve block technique using fluoroscopy and nerve stimulation device during transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TUR-BT). Methods: Sixty ...

Aim Vitamin D has widespread receptor distribution in the body, and therefore it has vital roles in numerous pathophysiological conditions. It also affects pain manifestation through its functions at various stages of the ...

In this paper, a novel liquefied air energy storage (LAES) system driven by wind energy and natural gas, integrated with a two-stage supercritical carbon dioxide cycle is proposed and investigated. Three different sensible ...

For many years up to date coronary artery bypass surgery has been performed via sternotomy as a gold standard approach. However recently there has been alternative approaches for coronary artery bypass grafting in minimal ...

Herein, we report the synthesis, characterisation and preliminary biological evaluation of two novel silver(I) complexes of type [AgL2](NO3)3 (3 and 4) with ionic N-donor benzimidazoles. The complexes have been synthesized ...

Aim: Blood-based biomarkers like prognostic nutritional index (PNI) are readily available biomarkers for immunotherapy efficacy, although the data are limited. So, we aimed to evaluate the association between PNI and overall ...

Purpose To translate the "Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities (PASIPD)" into Turkish, to make a cultural adaptation, and to examine the psychometric properties including validity and reliability. ...

Indexed keywords Funding details Abstract Herein, the structural, optical, dielectric and optical conductivity parameters of the CdBr2/SiO2 interfaces are reported. Thin films of CdBr2 are coated with 50 nm thick SiO2 ...

Metrics Funding details Abstract Due to the complexity of real-world multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) issues, an-alyzing different opinions from a group of decision makers needs to ensure appropriate decision making. ...