A spiral phase plate resonator (SPPR) is created by depositing a reflective coating on the surfaces of a single conventional spiral phase plate (SPP) for the first time to the best of our knowledge. Optical transmission through the SPPR on the output plane of the device is measured to give sharp Fabry-Perot resonances as a function of beam roll…[Read more]

diographic screening in combination with secondary antibiotic prophylaxis in children with evidence of latent rheumatic heart disease may be an effective strategy to reduce the prevalence of definite or borderline rheumatic heart disease in endemic regions.

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT01550068.

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The justification for a cooperative use of quantum-mechanical calculations with empirical spectra-energy correlations is discussed.Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are appealing as an important alternative to replace synthetic plastics owing to its comparable physicochemical properties to that of synthetic plastics, and biodegradable and biocompatible…[Read more]

Purpose of this study was to assess postoperative laxity of MCL reconstructions utilizing a modified LaPrade superficial MCL reconstruction. We retrospectively reviewed post-operative valgus stress radiographs in 23 multiligament injured patients who underwent concurrent sMCL and cruciate ligament reconstruction by a single surgeon. Post-…[Read more]