A MATHEMATICAL METHOD TO ESTIMATE ANGLE AND DISTANCE FOR PERCUTANEOUS RENAL PUNCTURE BASED ON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY DATA: DESCRIPTION AND VALIDATION

A mathematical method to estimate angle and distance for percutaneous renal puncture based on computed tomography data: Description and validation

Introduction: Gaining access to the kidney is crucial step in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL); it has a steep learning curve.Objective: Describe the mathematical method to predict renal puncture angle and distance based on preoperative computed tomography (CT) measurements.Then evaluating how it correlates with measured values.Patients and Meth

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Human capital development: organizational culture context

In the conditions of the knowledge economy, the most important source of competitive advantages of the organization is human capital.The human capital development is based on the relevant management culture to provide proper material and technical prerequisites for motivating both high activity culture standards and productive performance.Hence eff

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The Pattern of Sensitisation to Inhalant Allergens in Omani Patients with Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis

Objective: Identification of relevant allergens that are prevalent in each environment which may have diagnostic and therapeutic implications in allergic diseases.This study aimed to identify the pattern of sensitisation to inhalant allergens in Omani patients with asthma, allergic rhinitis and rhinoconjunctivitis.Methods: The study was carried o

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Documento de consenso SENPE/SEGHNP/SEFH sobre nutrición parenteral pediátrica Consensus on paediatric parenteral nutrition: a document approved by SENPE/SEGHNP/SEFH

La estandarización de procedimientos se ha convertido en un objetivo deseable en la práctica médica actual.La Sociedad Española de Nutrición Parenteral y Enteral (SENPE) está haciendo un esfuerzo considerable encaminado a elaborar guías clínicas o documentos de consenso así como marcadores de calidad en nutrición artificial.Como fruto de

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