Abstract Background To evaluate spot-scanning proton arc therapy (SPArc) and multi-field robust optimized intensity modulated proton therapy (RO-IMPT) in treating stage III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.Methods Two groups of stage IIIA or IIIB NSCLC patients (group 1: eight patients with tumor motion less than 5 mm; group 2: six patie
BackgroundSkin-derived advanced glycation end products (sAGEs) have been associated with cardiovascular (CV) risk and mortality in adults.We hypothesize that cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), body mass index (BMI) and vascular health are associated with development of sAGEs during childhood.MethodsIn our prospective cohort study, 1171 children aged
Compared with straight-line braking, cornering brake has longer braking distance and poorer stability.Therefore, drivers are more prone to making mistakes.The braking process and the dynamics of vehicles in emergency situations on curves were analyzed.A biaxial four-wheel vehicle was simplified to a turbo air m3f72-3-n single model.Considering the
An exploratory sex shop arles case study was carried out to investigate if the use of mobile phones as a tool for learning could address concerns over the current learning of the carpentry and joinery apprentices in the Dublin Institute of Technology.The concerns are regarding a lack of learner self-direction and engagement with the learning conten