The detector was composed of a 12 × 12 lutetium fine silicate (LFS) array coupled with a 12 × 12 multi-pixel photon counter (MPPC) array. Each LFS crystal with a size of 4.14 × 4.14 × 10 mm3was individually coupled to a separate MPPC. Singles list-mode data from each detector were stored, and coincidences were identified using a coi…[Read more]

Physiological imbalance is an abnormal physiological condition that cannot be directly observed but is assumed to precede subclinical and clinical diseases in the beginning of lactation. Alert systems to detect the physiological imbalance in a cow using Fourier transform mid-infrared spectroscopy in milk have been developed. The objective of this…[Read more]

32%) did not qualitatively pre-test their DCE, and a majority did not report the uncertainty in estimated outcomes (n=18; 64%).

DCEs in asthma and COPD have focused on treatment benefits and convenience, with less evidence generated on participants’ risk tolerance. Quality criteria and reporting standards are needed to promote study…[Read more]

This study aimed to compare the torque generated by 4 different files in root canals with 4 different curvature angles.

Four brands of nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic files were selected WaveOne Primary (Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland), WaveOne Gold Primary (Dentsply Sirona), ProTaper Universal F2 (Dentsply Sirona), and…[Read more]

Little is known about effects of COVID-19 lockdown on psychosocial factors, health and lifestyle in older adults, particularly those aged over 80 years, despite the risks posed by COVID-19 to this age group.

Lothian Birth Cohort 1936 members, residing mostly in Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothians regions in Scotland, mean age 84 years…[Read more]