Detection of congenital müllerian duct anomalies using three-dimensional ultrasound

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess the value of 3-dimensional sonography in the diagnosis of congenital müllerian duct anomalies, which cause infertility, preterm labor, and first trimester abortion. METHODS: A prospective study was undertaken in which 40 patients with histories of repeated spontaneous abortions or infertility were first examined using conventional 2-dimensional sonography or hysterosalpingography. Three-dimensional transvaginal sonography was then performed. RESULTS: Twenty-eight women had müllerian duct abnormalities, and 12 women had normal uterine anatomy. Müllerian duct defects detected in this study were unicornuate uterus (3), bicornuate uterus (3), complete or partial septate uterus (12), arcuate uterus (9), and didelphic uterus (1). The diagnosis of müllerian duct anomalies in these patients was confirmed by laparoscopic and/or hysteroscopic examinations. Three-dimensional sonography demonstrated all congenital uterine abnormalities with a sensitivity and specificity of 100%. Separate uterus and bicornuate uterus could be correctly diagnosed using 3-dimensional sonography in 11 (92%) of 12 cases and 3 (100%) of 3 cases, respectively. These 2 abnormalities were commonly confused with each other using hysterosalpingography and conventional sonography. CONCLUSIONS: Three-dimensional sonography with image reconstruction is less expensive and less invasive than hysterosalpingography for the assessment of uterine anatomy and diagnosis of müllerian duct abnormalities. The ability to visualize both the uterine cavity and the myometrium on a 3-dimensional scan facilitates the diagnosis of uterine anomalies and enables the differentiation of septate from bicornuate uteri for preoperative surgical planning.     

Menadione-induced oxidative stress accelerates onset of Emory mouse cataract in vivo

This article takes issue with procedural reductionism, which is the inclination to reduce all matters of judgement and responsibility to the following of some procedure or rule. Two scenarios provide content for a discussion of professional discretion in the context of accountability. The author shows that in professional life there will always be situations that stand beyond the rules of procedures and require the unique judgement of the professional at the time. While this judgement may be determined by the facts available in a situation of uncertainty, it cannot be reduced to the facts (including facts about rules and procedures). The moral judgement will still have an essential indeterminancy about it.     

基于非线性规划的指数自回归模型的辨识

讨论了指数自回归模型的辨识问题，证明了该模型最小二乘估计的目标函数的非凸性，并给出了使该函数为凸的条件，最后给出了辨识该模型的算法及该算法的收敛性，并以数值例子加以说明。     

关于彩色火焰蜡烛的研制

本文阐述了利用焰色反应的原理研制彩色火焰蜡烛，着重分析并解决了在研制工作中出现的几个技术关键，如主燃剂的选取、蜡烛成型和强度、发色剂的选择与用量等．     

简易炉外处理在电炉钢生产中的应用

阐述了小电炉采用投资少，见较快，简单易行的炉外处理措施，提高了钢质量和生产率，生产实践和应用结果表明，本措施可为同类型企业的炼钢工艺完善和技术进步提供参考。     

双弧线纠偏法的二维求解

传统使用的单弧形纠偏法难以满足高精度定向孔定向纠偏的需要。本文提出了双弧线纠偏模式，并推导了二维求解的公式。     

Towards a generalized TLM algorithm for solving arbitraryreciprocal and nonreciprocal planar structures

A generalized transmission line matrix (TLM) algorithm is developed in the frequency domain to tackle arbitrary both reciprocal and nonreciprocal anisotropic waveguiding problems. In particular, the modeling issue for arbitrary planar structures is stressed in this work. A new three-dimensional (3-D) condensed node is used to consider the effect of both electric and magnetic constitutive tensors. Various results indicate how the modal dispersive behavior can be manipulated by changing not only the anisotropic characteristics of the substrate, but also the strip/slot geometry as well as the magnitude and orientation of the applied static magnetic field. The present algorithm is useful for CAD and simulation of a large class of gyrotropic waveguide-based microwave and millimeter-wave circuits     

复合栅控二极管新技术提取热载流子诱生的NMOS/SOI器件界面陷阱的横向分布

提出了用复合栅控二极管新技术提取MOS/SOI器件界面陷阱沿沟道横向分布的原理,给出了具体的测试步骤和方法.在此基础上,对具有体接触的NMOS/SOI器件进行了具体的测试和分析,给出了不同的累积应力时间下的界面陷阱沿沟道方向的横向分布.结果表明:随累积应力时间的增加,不仅漏端边界的界面陷阱峰值上升,而且沿沟道方向,界面陷阱从漏端不断向源端增生.     

牙鲆淋巴囊肿病的PCR诊断方法研究

以中国养殖牙鲆 (Paralichthysolivaceus)淋巴囊肿病毒 (Lymphocystisdiseasevirus,LCDVcn)主要衣壳蛋白 (majorcapsidprotein ,MCP)基因的中间保守序列为目标基因 ,设计了一对特异性引物。该引物可扩增出 172bp的病毒DNA片段 ,其最小DNA检出量为 0 0 183ng。用PCR法从人工感染淋巴囊肿病毒 3天的牙鲆血、鳃、肝、脾、肠、胃及自然发病牙鲆的肿瘤中 ,分别检测到了LCDV的存在。本实验结果证明 ,PCR法对于早期检测LCDV是十分有效的。