This study is aimed at the development of civil engineering materials such as pavement blocks and building tiles that can moderate the heat island phenomenon.This is achieved by exploiting properties such as the material porous structure, high water absorption capacity and high strength of ceramics produced by mixing clay and crushed waste glass fi
The clinical efficacy of chemotherapy, as a recognized therapeutic approach for malignant diseases, usually has certain limitations due to its cardiotoxicity (CT) and consequent cardiomyopathy, or even heart failure.CT is defined as any cardiac injury connected with oncology treatment, whether it is chemo-, radio-, targeted or immunotherapy, or can
Joshua C Priluck, Sandeep Grover, KV ChalamDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USAPurpose: To demonstrate a case illustrating meridional lenticular astigmatism as a result of renal cell carcinoma uveal metastases.Methods: Case report with images.Results: Clinical findings and diagnostic testing
The success of penetrating keratoplasty in terms of graft survival is excellent but visual rehabilitation here continues to be a significant issue primarily due to astigmatism.Factors contributing to postoperative astigmatism can be related to preoperative etiology, suturing techniques and the postoperative healing process and timing of surgery.The
This paper aims to assess the situation of the energy system throughout the European Union member states (EU28), with a focus set on renewable energy and energy efficiency programs.The first section briefly presents the situation in terms of the improvement in clean energy and highlights the main gains recorded during time in EU28.The second part i