Publications by authors named "A A Fazekas"
Weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems aim to estimate a vehicle's weight by measuring static wheel loads as it passes at highway speed over roadway-embedded sensors. Vehicle oscillations and the resulting dynamic load components are critical factors affecting measurements and limiting accuracy. As of now, a satisfactory solution has yet to be found.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis comparative study investigates the modification of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes with different nanoparticles (TiO or TiO-based composites containing BiVO and/or CNT), using three distinct methods (blending, coating, and grafting) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). The objective was to enhance the photocatalytic and filtration performance for the separation of oil-in-water emulsions. Regarding the UV activity, the PVDF-TiO/CNT/PVP-coated membrane presented the best performance.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to compare the accuracy of intraoral scanners and spectrophotometers in determining tooth shade, identifying 23 relevant studies from an initial search of 163.
- The analysis included 11 articles, revealing that the trueness of intraoral scanners was low, while precision was moderate and comparable to spectrophotometers.
- As a result, the study concluded that intraoral scanners are not recommended for reliable shade determination in clinical settings.
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- Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is often mistaken for pancreatic cancer, making diagnosis difficult, especially in cases requiring surgical intervention like pancreatic resection.
- A meta-analysis reviewed 10 studies, finding that 1.6% (140 cases) of patients who underwent pancreatic resection for suspected cancer actually had AIP, with 94% being type 1 AIP.
- The study highlights that current diagnostic methods are inadequate, as serum CA 19-9 levels do not effectively differentiate between AIP and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), leading to the risk of unnecessary surgeries.
Background: Various surgical techniques have been devised for the surgical cosmetic enhancement of female outer genitalia. The selection of an optimal method should be based on satisfaction rates and safety; however, comprehensive, contemporary systematic assessment of these factors has been limited in the literature.
Objectives: Our aim was to conduct a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the overall satisfaction rates and risk factors associated with various labiaplasty techniques and tools.