148 research outputs found

    Single crystal PMN-0.33PT/epoxy 1-3 composites for ultrasonic transducer applications

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    Author name used in this publication: Hasou LuoAuthor name used in this publication: Kei C. Cheng2003-2004 > Academic research: refereed > Publication in refereed journalVersion of RecordPublishe

    In-plane dielectric properties of epitaxial 0.65Pb(Mg[sub ⅓]Nb[sub ⅔])O₃-0.35 PbTiO₃ thin films in a very wide frequency range

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    Author name used in this publication: Y. WangAuthor name used in this publication: H. L. W. ChanAuthor name used in this publication: C. L. ChoyAuthor name used in this publication: K. C. Cheng2004-2005 > Academic research: refereed > Publication in refereed journalVersion of RecordPublishe

    Piezoelectric coefficients of PMN-0.33PT single crystals

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    2000-2001 > Academic research: refereed > Refereed conference paperVersion of RecordPublishe

    Heat dissipation performance of a high-brightness LED package assembly using high-thermal conductivity filler

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    2013-2014 > Academic research: refereed > Publication in refereed journalVersion of RecordPublishe

    Ultrasonic transducer

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    US6190497; US6190497 B1; US6190497B1; US6,190,497; US 6,190,497 B1; 6190497; Application No. 09/296,801Inventor name used in this publication: Helen Lai Wa ChanInventor name used in this publication: Siu Wing OrInventor name used in this publication: Chung Loong ChoyUSVersion of Recor

    Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: time lapse before diagnosis and treatment

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    This is a descriptive study of 168 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma who were referred to public oncology departments for primary treatment between July and September 1996. The mean duration from the onset of the symptoms to histological diagnosis was 5.0 months; the duration ranged from 6.1 months (for patients presenting with nasal symptoms) to 1.8 months (for those with cranial nerve dysfunction). The mean period between the onset of symptoms and the seeking of medical advice was 2.9months. For 54% of the patients, there was a further delay of up to 2.4 months between the initial medical consultation and referral to the appropriate specialist. The majority (84%) of patients attended public institutions for histological confirmation. The mean total time taken from the onset of symptoms to the commencement of radiotherapy was 6.5 months (range, 1.3-74.0 months)---45% of the delay was attributed to the patient, 20% to initial consultations, 14% to diagnostic arrangement, and 21% to preparation for radiotherapy. Concerted efforts are needed to minimise further the time between the onset of symptoms and treatment. A substantial reduction in this delay can be achieved if both public and primary care doctors were made more aware of the significance of relevant symptoms.published_or_final_versio

    Bio-anthropological Studies on Human Skeletons from the 6th Century Tomb of Ancient Silla Kingdom in South Korea

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    In November and December 2013, unidentified human skeletal remains buried in a mokgwakmyo (a traditional wooden coffin) were unearthed while conducting an archaeological investigation near Gyeongju, which was the capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BCE– 660 CE) of ancient Korea. The human skeletal remains were preserved in relatively intact condition. In an attempt to obtain biological information on the skeleton, physical anthropological, mitochondrial DNA, stable isotope and craniofacial analyses were carried out. The results indicated that the individual was a female from the Silla period, of 155 ± 5 cm height, who died in her late thirties. The maternal lineage belonged to the haplogroup F1b1a, typical for East Asia, and the diet had been more C3- (wheat, rice and potatoes) than C4-based (maize, millet and other tropical grains). Finally, the face of the individual was reconstructed utilizing the skull (restored from osseous fragments) and three-dimensional computerized modelling system. This study, applying multi-dimensional approaches within an overall bio-anthropological analysis, was the first attempt to collect holistic biological information on human skeletal remains dating to the Silla Kingdom period of ancient Korea

    Specific phobia predicts psychopathology in young women

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    Contains fulltext : 90255.pdf (publisher's version ) (Closed access)Although specific phobia is characterized by an early age at onset and by high rates of comorbidity, few studies have examined comorbid relationships prospectively. The present study investigated the association between specific phobia and the risk of a broad range of psychopathology among young women in the community. Data came from the Dresden Predictor Study in which 1,538 German women (18-25 years) completed a diagnostic interview at two time points. Women with specific phobia had a twofold increase in odds of developing any anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and any somatoform disorder during 17 months, compared to women without specific phobia. Except for depression, these associations persisted after adjustment for all comorbid mental disorders. Specific phobia thus appears to be a risk factor for a variety of problems. The result further underpins the necessity for early intervention for specific phobia to prevent later mental health problems
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