Comparison of mechanical properties of different reinforced glass-ceramics.

Statement Of Problem: Data concerning the mechanical properties of the newly developed lithium disilicate ceramic HS10PC are lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the flexural strength (FS), Martens hardness (HM), indentation modulus (E), fracture load (FL), and wear resistance (WR) of HS10PC compared with those of the established glass-ceramics IPS e.max Press and IPS Empress Esthetic.

Prenatal and postnatal detection of congenital heart diseases.

Congenital heart defects are among the most common birth defects and represent a major challenge in prenatal diagnosis and therapy of a newborn.

Completion pneumonectomy and chemoradiotherapy as treatment options in local recurrence of non-small-cell lung cancer.

Introduction: The selection of treatment for local recurrence in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) depends on the possibility of performing a radical tumor resection, the patient's performance status, and cardiopulmonary efficiency. Compared with chemoradiotherapy, surgical treatment offers a greater chance of long-term survival, but results in completion pneumonectomy and is associated with a relatively high rate of complications.

Aim Of The Study: Aim of the study was to evaluate early and long-term results of surgery and conservative treatment (chemoradiotherapy) in patients with local NSCLC recurrence.