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We evaluated the efficacy and outcome of laser photoselective vaporization of prostate (PVP) in patients with voiding difficulty due to prostatic obstruction induced by advanced prostate cancer (PC). We retrospectively studied the records of 13 patients with advanced PC and prostatic [...]

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This article aims to outline the key results of testing and encountered challenges of various LiDARs, radar and stereo camera in arctic weather conditions. The test session was conducted in two different urban areas in Finland in the middle of January 2019. The arctic conditions turned [...]

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Subassemblies of machines and devices must be characterized by appropriate exploitation features, especially in relation to the surface layer of cooperating surfaces. Structure and properties of these layers ensure appropriate resistance to abrasive, corrosive and fatigue wear [...]

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Aim of the present work is to investigate mechanical and metallurgical characteristics of continuous wave CO2 laser welded dissimilar couple of AISI 304 stainless steel and commercially pure copper sheets in autogenous mode. Metallurgical analysis of the fusion zone has been done [...]

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This report summarizes work performed by Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) to advance the state-of-the-art of surveying for leaks of natural gas from transmission and distribution pipelines. The principal project goal was to develop means of deploying on an automotive platform an improved [...]

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In situ metal matrix composites are novel composites for which the reinforcement is formed within the parent alloy by controlling chemical reactions during the composite fabrication. The aim of this research is to develop a novel methodology to manufacture good-quality in situ [...]

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Labia hypertrophy is a completely normal condition, six out of ten patients have labia minora hypertrophy, but not all are surgical, it is related to hormonal factors, trauma, and hereditary factors, however, a large percentage is of unknown cause. In the present case, the labia [...]