MEMS Shielded Capacitive Pressure and Force Sensors with Excellent Thermal Stability and High Operating Temperature.

In this paper, we present an innovative manufacturing process for the production of capacitive pressure and force sensors with excellent thermal stability for high-temperature applications. The sensors, which are manufactured from a stack of two silicon chips mounted via with gold-silicon (Au-Si) or aluminum-silicon (Al-Si) eutectic bonding, are shielded, miniaturized, and allow an operating temperature of up to 500 °C. Compared to conventional methods, the greatest benefit of the manufacturing process is that different sensor dimensions can be produced in the same batch for a wide measuring range, from mN to kN.

Is hormonal manipulation after surgical treatment of catamenial pneumothorax effective in reducing the rate of recurrence? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: Catamenial pneumothorax CP is a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax in females forming part of thoracic endometriosis syndrome. Studies have suggested possible benefit from postoperative hormonal administration. As this treatment is inconsistent, we aimed at performing the first meta-analysis to study the efficacy of adding hormonal treatment after surgery to reduce the chances of recurrent catamenial pneumothorax.

Preparedness of Dentists and Dental Clinics for Medical Emergencies in Jordan.

Background: Dentistry, as most clinical specialties, has a wide range of invasive procedures in which patients are at risk of having a medical emergency (ME). The stress induced at clinic during treatment, the medically compromised elderly patients whom are increasing in number due to the new advancements in medicine and the invasive techniques such as injections, surgical flaps, devitalization or extractions are risk factors for medical emergencies' occurrence.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and the training of dentists and the availability of the emergency drugs and equipment in a sample of dental clinics in Jordan.

The effect of surgical technique, age, and Trisomy 21 on early outcome of surgical management of complete atrioventricular canal defect.

Background: The optimal timing, surgical technique, and the influence of Trisomy 21 on the outcome of surgical repair of Complete Atrioventricular Canal Defect remains uncertain. We reviewed our experience in the repair of CAVC to identify the influence of these factors on operative outcomes.

Methods: A prospective study included 70 patients, who underwent repair of CAVC at our institute between July, 2016 and October, 2019.

Significance of Glypican-3 in Early Detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Cirrhotic Patients.

Background: Egypt has high incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This is due to wide spread of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection which is responsible for most of the cases of liver cirrhosis. The major diagnostic techniques for HCC include serum markers and various imaging modalities.