scholarly journals Gallbladder Carcinoma Associated with Anomalous Pancreaticobiliary Duct Junction

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 383-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Moo Kang ◽  
Kyung Sik Kim ◽  
Jin Sub Choi ◽  
Woo Jung Lee ◽  
Byong Ro Kim
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Gallbladder Carcinoma ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Acute Angle ◽  
Survival Outcomes ◽  
Gallbladder Stones ◽  
Anomalous Pancreaticobiliary Ductal Junction ◽  
Type C ◽  
Survival Differences ◽  
P Type

BACKGROUND: Anomalous pancreaticobiliary ductal junction (APBDJ) is believed to be one of the risk factors for gallbladder carcinoma. The present study aims to delineate the gallbladder carcinoma characteristics associated with APBDJ.PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients with gallbladder carcinoma associated with APBDJ between August 1992 and February 2005 were retrospectively reviewed. Two types of APBDJ classifications were considered: right-angle type (C-P) and acute-angle type (P-C).RESULTS: Ten of 218 patients (4.6%) with gallbladder carcinomas were associated with APBDJ. All patients were female with a mean age of 55.4 years (range 41 to 72 years). Gallstones were absent in nine patients. Seven patients (70%) had the P-C type and three patients (30%) had the C-P type. Survival differences between the P-C type and the C-P type of gallbladder carcinomas were noted (P = 0.0269). Patients with incidentally detected gallbladder carcinoma had superior survival (P = 0.0316).CONCLUSION: Gallbladder carcinomas associated with APBDJ were significantly related to relatively young female patients without gallbladder stones. Survival outcomes in these patients were not different from those of gallbladder carcinoma without APBDJ. In particular, the P-C type of APBDJ seemed to be more associated with relatively advanced gallbladder carcinomas, and patients with incidentally detected gallbladder carcinomas with APBDJ had superior survival.

Oral Cancer in the Indian Subcontinent‐Survival Outcomes and Risk Factors with Primary Surgery

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alok Thakar ◽  
Rishikesh Thakur ◽  
Aanchal Kakkar ◽  
Rajeev Kumar Malhotra ◽  
Chirom Amit Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Survival Outcomes ◽  
Primary Surgery

Infrared Oscillators in Conventional Carbon Nanotube FET Technology

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (04) ◽  
pp. 1550053
Author(s):  
Lobna I'msaddak ◽  
Dalenda Ben Issa ◽  
Abdennaceur Kachouri ◽  
Mounir Samet ◽  
Hekmet Samet
Keyword(s):  
Power Consumption ◽  
Response Time ◽  
Oscillation Frequency ◽  
Ring Oscillator ◽  
Propagation Time ◽  
Type C ◽  
P Type ◽  
Lc Tank ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Carbon Nanotube Fet

This paper presents the design of C-CNTFET oscillator's arrays for infrared 'IR' technology. These arrays are contained by both of the LC-tank and the voltage control 'coupled N- and P-type C-CNTFET LC-tank' oscillators. In this paper, the analysis of the impact of CNT diameter variations and the nonlinear capacitances (C GD and C GS ) were introduced, especially on propagation time, oscillation frequency and power consumption. The C-CNTFET inverter, ring oscillator, LC-tank and coupled N- and P-type C-CNTFET LC-tank oscillator structures were designed and their speeding and performances have been investigated with the proposed n-type of C-CNTFET model supplied by a 0.5 V power voltage. Simulation results show that the n- and p-types LC-tank oscillator circuit designs achieved an approximately equal oscillation frequency, response time and power consumption. Whereas the coupled N- and P-type C-CNTFET LC-tank oscillator has the lowest power consumption equal to 0.13 μW, the highest oscillation frequency (10.08 THz) and the fastest response time (1.81 ps).

scholarly journals The Characteristics of Risk Factors in Chinese Young Women with Acute Coronary Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruifang Liu ◽  
Fangxing Xu ◽  
Yujie Zhou ◽  
Tongku Liu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Early Onset ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Cardiac Insufficiency ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Gynecological Diseases ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background In recent years, the prevalence rate of ACS in Chinese young women has been increasing significantly, becoming the main cause of death in young female. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics and difference of risk factors in Chinese young women with ACS and to provide references for ACS prevention and treatment. Methods A 1:1 case-control study was conducted to evaluate risk factors of 415 young female patients with ACS (ACS group) who underwent PCI treatment and 415 young female cases without ACS (control group) who were hospitalized and confirmed by coronary angiography to exclude coronary heart disease from January 2010 to August 2016. The average age of the cases in the two groups was respectively (40.77±4.02) years-old and (40.57±4.01) years-old (P> 0.05). Results The risk factors in ACS group were overweight (64.10%), hypertension (49.88%), hyperlipidemia (35.66%), diabetes (23.37%), depression or anxiety disorder (16.62%), gynecological diseases (16.39%), Hyperuricemia (15.18%), family history of early onset coronary heart disease (14.94%), hyperhomocysteinemia (11.33%), hypothyroidism(14.96%), hypercholesterolemia (8.43%) and high c-reactive protein (7.47%), and were statistically significant difference (P<0.01) compared with that of control group. The average number of risk factors per case in ACS group was significantly more than that of control groups (P<0.01). There was a statistically significant difference in the number of combined risk factors of the overweight cases compared between two groups (P<0.01). Regression analysis showed that hyperlipidemia, hyperhomocysteinemia, overweight（obesity）, high CRP, hypertension, hypothyroidism, gynecological diseases, depression or anxiety, cardiac insufficiency, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, oral contraceptives, family history of early onset CHD, and autoimmune diseases were independent risk factors (P<0.01). The bivariate correlation analysis between CRP level and age was r= -0.158 (P<0.01). This result showed the younger ACS patient is the higher serum CRP. Conclusion The independent risk factors of ACS in young women are hyperlipidemia, hyperhomocysteinemia, overweight, high CRP, hypertension, hypothyroidism, gynecological diseases, depression or anxiety, cardiac insufficiency, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, oral contraceptives, family history of early onset CHD, and autoimmune diseases. The co-existence of multiple risk factors is the main cause suffering from ACS in young women.

scholarly journals Hospital mortality in hematogenous vertebral osteomyelitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 86-93
Author(s):  
A. Yu. Bazarov ◽  
K. S. Sergeyev ◽  
A. O. Faryon ◽  
R. V. Paskov ◽  
I. A. Lebedev
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Vertebral Osteomyelitis ◽  
Hospital Death ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Comorbidity Index ◽  
Probability Of Death ◽  
Type C

Objective. To analyze lethal outcomes in patients with hematogenous vertebral osteomyelitis.Material and Methods. Study design: retrospective analysis of medical records. A total of 209 medical records of inpatients who underwent treatment for hematogenous vertebral osteomyelitis in 2006–2017 were analyzed. Out of them 68 patients (32.5 %) were treated conservatively, and 141 (67.5 %) – surgically. The risk factors for lethal outcomes were studied for various methods of treatment, and a statistical analysis was performed.Results. Hospital mortality (n = 9) was 4.3 %. In patients who died in hospital, average time for diagnosis making was 4 times less (p = 0.092). The main factors affecting mortality were diabetes mellitus (p = 0.033), type C lesion according to the Pola classification (p = 0.014) and age over 70 years (p = 0.006). To assess the relationship between hospital mortality and the revealed differences between the groups, a regression analysis was performed, which showed that factors associated with mortality were Pola type C.4 lesions (OR 9.73; 95 % CI 1.75–54.20), diabetes mellitus (OR 5.86; 95 % CI 1.14–30.15) and age over 70 years (OR 12.58; 95 % CI 2.50–63.34). The combination of these factors increased the likelihood of hospital mortality (p = 0.001). Sensitivity (77.8 %) and specificity (84.2 %) were calculated using the ROC curve. In the group with mortality, the comorbidity index (CCI) was significantly higher (≥4) than in the group without mortality (p = 0.002). With a CCI of 4 or more, the probability of hospital death increases significantly (OR 10.23; 95 % CI 2.06–50.82), p = 0.005. Long-term mortality was 4.3 % (n = 9), in 77.8 % of cases the cause was acute cardiovascular pathology, and no recurrence of vertebral osteomyelitis was detected.Conclusion. Hospital mortality was 4.3 %, and there was no mortality among patients treated conservatively. The main risk factors were diabetes mellitus, type C lesion according to Pola and age over 70 years. There was a significant mutual burdening of these factors (p = 0.001). With CCI ≥4, the probability of death is higher (p = 0.005).

Photovoltaic and Electroluminescent Properties of Stainetched Porous Silicon Based Heterojunctions

1995 ◽  
Vol 405 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Dimova-Malinovska ◽  
M. Tzolov ◽  
M. Kamenova ◽  
N. Tzenov ◽  
M. Sendova-Vassileva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Light Emission ◽  
Photovoltaic Effect ◽  
Luminescent Properties ◽  
Porous Si ◽  
Photoelectric Properties ◽  
Type C ◽  
P Type ◽  
Silicon Based ◽  
Electrical Bias ◽  
Stain Etching

AbstractThe results of photoelectric properties and electroluminescent studies of structures ZnO/porous Si/p-type c-Si/Al and ZnO/porous Si/p-n c-Si junction/Al are presented. Porous Si is prepared by stain etching of c-Si covered with thin Al film. The transparent ZnO film allows light emission through the top surface of the device under forward electrical bias. Photocurrent is observed under reverse bias and a photovoltaic effect is measured on the p-n junction PS device. The model based on injection of minority carriers through a narrow energy barrier into the porous Si and the presence of the barrier at the interface porous Si/c-Si is suggested for describing the electrical, photoelectric and luminescent properties of the structures.

scholarly journals Association of Cardiovascular Risk Factors With Cardiac Events and Survival Outcomes Among Patients With Breast Cancer Enrolled in SWOG Clinical Trials

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (26) ◽  
pp. 2710-2717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn L. Hershman ◽  
Cathee Till ◽  
Sherry Shen ◽  
Jason D. Wright ◽  
Scott D. Ramsey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Overall Survival ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Survival Outcomes ◽  
Cardiac Events ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Increased Risk

Background Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of death among patients with breast cancer. However, the association of cardiovascular-disease risk factors (CVD-RFs) with long-term survival and cardiac events is not well studied. Methods We examined SWOG (formerly the Southwest Oncology Group) breast cancer trials from 1999 to 2011. We identified baseline diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and coronary artery disease by linking trial records to Medicare claims. The primary outcome was overall survival. Patients with both baseline and follow-up claims were examined for cardiac events. Cox regression was used to assess the association between CVD-RFs and outcomes. Results We identified 1,460 participants older than 66 years of age from five trials; 842 were eligible for survival outcomes analysis. At baseline, median age was 70 years, and median follow-up was 6 years. Hypertension (73%) and hypercholesterolemia (57%) were the most prevalent conditions; 87% of patients had one or more CVD-RF. There was no association between any of the individual CVD-RFs and overall survival except for hypercholesterolemia, which was associated with improved overall survival (hazard ratio [HR], 0.73; 95% CI, 0.57 to 0.93; P = .01). With each additional CVD-RF, there was an increased risk of death (HR, 1.23; 95% CI, 1.08 to 1.40; P = .002), worse progression-free survival (HR, 1.12; 95% CI, 1.00 to 1.25; P = .05), and marginally worse cancer-free survival (HR, 1.15; 95% CI, 0.99 to 1.34; P = .07). The relationship between baseline CVD-RFs and cardiac events was analyzed in 736 patients. A strong linear association between the number of CVD-RFs and cardiac event was observed (HR per CVD-RF, 1.41; 95% CI, 1.17 to 1.69; P < .001). Conclusion Among participants in clinical trials, each additional baseline CVD-RF was associated with an increased risk of cardiac events and death. Efforts to improve control of modifiable CVD-RFs are needed, especially among those with multiple risk factors.

N-type and P-type C-SI surface passivation by remote PECVD AlOx for solar cells

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quanyuan Shang ◽  
Walter Seaman ◽  
Mike Whitney ◽  
Mark George ◽  
John Madocks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Surface Passivation ◽  
Type C ◽  
P Type

Single material TiO 2 thin film by atomic layer deposition for antireflection and surface passivation applications on p-type c-Si

2018 ◽  
Vol 451 ◽  
pp. 121-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsung-Cheng Chen ◽  
Tsuo-Chuan Yang ◽  
Hsyi-En Cheng ◽  
Ing-Song Yu ◽  
Zu-Po Yang
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Atomic Layer Deposition ◽  
Surface Passivation ◽  
Atomic Layer ◽  
Layer Deposition ◽  
Type C ◽  
P Type ◽  
Single Material
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