Abstract Objective To determine reference values of fetal subcutaneous tissue thickness (SCTT) throughout gestation in a healthy population and to compare them with those from pregnant women gestational diabetes under standard therapy. Methods Three hundred three recruited high‐risk pregnancy clinic were classified as being ( n = 218) or having 85) on the basis negative positive oral glucose tolerance test, respectively. They enrolled into cross‐sectional study at 20 weeks' gestation....

Abstract Objective To assess the differences in fetal body compartments between fetuses with normal growth and those reduced intrauterine growth, during third trimester, through ultrasonographic determination of subcutaneous tissue thickness (SCTT). Methods Twenty‐eight patients were enrolled into this case control study carried out at 30–31 weeks' gestation. Two groups matched for maternal age pregestational mass index: controls ( n = 14) growth‐restricted (IUGR) 14). Routine...

Although Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) represent one of the key technologies to reduce CO2 emissions, their effective potential in real world driving conditions strongly depends on performance Energy Management System (EMS) and its capability maximize efficiency powertrain life as well during Type Approval (TA) tests. Attempting close gap between TA European Commission has decided introduce from September 2017 Worldwide Harmonized Light duty Test Procedure (WLTP), replacing previous...

PROBLEM: To compare the use of intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) with prednisone plus low‐dose aspirin (LDA) in treating pregnant women a history recurrent fetal loss having antiphospholipid antibody (aPL), terms live‐birth rate and maternal perinatal morbidity. METHOD: A prospective, two‐centers trial study included 82 aborters aPL syndrome. Twenty‐nine were treated LDA one center, 53 received IVIG other center. Maternal outcomes pregnancy complications compared between groups. RESULTS:...

<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Mobile Air-Conditioning (MAC) systems are a substantial source of energy consumption and CO₂ emissions in passenger vehicles, particularly for electrified vehicles under real-world operating conditions. Enhancing the efficiency such is imperative to achieving greater maintaining occupants’ comfort. In recognition their significance, MAC can be classified as eco-innovative technologies EU Regulation 2019/631, effective...

Abstract Objective To explore maternal cardiac function through an echocardiographic evaluation, in a group of nulliparous patients with intrauterine fetal growth restriction during the third trimester pregnancy. Methods Twenty‐one consecutive pregnant women who had fetuses (IUGR) and abnormal umbilical artery Doppler pulsatility index (PI) underwent examination gestation. The data were then compared those obtained from 21 normal estimated weight > 10th percentile PI considered as control...

In the past, an adverse prognostic significance of altered left ventricular geometry in essential hypertension has been demonstrated. There are no data on cardiac structure during pregnancy. The present study was designed to evaluate impact outcome pregnancy ventricle mild gestational hypertension. One hundred forty-eight consecutive, pregnant, hypertensive women (systolic and diastolic blood pressure, 140 150 mm Hg 90 99 Hg, respectively) were included study. Patients monitored until term...

Air conditioning systems for automotive applications are always striving to attain optimal and effective solutions in order fulfil diverse needs. Yet, thoroughly evaluate their system performance, it is essential account the influence of solar irradiance on overall thermal dynamic within vehicle cabin. This study presents an approach simulate impact radiation cabin behaviour using electric blankets as a practical cost-effective means replicate effects. The methodology combines controlled...

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) are one of the main options considered as possible future alternatives to conventional vehicles. The paper evaluates a light-duty FCEV under both laboratory and on-road conditions. Hydrogen consumption vehicle efficiency were measured over various driving temperature Results show hydrogen between 0.975 kg/100 km 1.5 km, close officially declared value. A new extended formulation is proposed consider different energy streams in vehicle. Vehicle indicative...

The aims of the study were to: (i) compare accuracy standard ultrasonic algorithms in estimation fetal weight and; (ii) test two new order to improve global performance birthweight prediction by adding subcutaneous tissue thickness.We enrolled 398 patients who between 34 and 42 weeks' gestation. Routine ultrasonographic biometric parameters as well thickness ultrasound measured. Correlation matrices parameters, evaluate degree multicollinearity these assessed develop a stepwise multiple...

Objective: To evaluate the differences and similarities in diastolic function left ventricular geometry gestational essential hypertension. Methods: Thirty‐nine consecutive hypertensive pregnant women third trimester of gestation (GH), 40 nonpregnant (EH), 38 normotensive (N) matched for age were enrolled into study underwent echocardiographic Doppler evaluations. The GH EH patients evaluated prior to administration any drug treatment. Results: Left atrial was similar N subjects lower than...

In 2019, passenger car CO 2 emissions peaked at 3.2 billion metric tons globally. Despite efforts to curb vehicle and the ambitious targets adopted for greenhouse gas mitigation in European Union (EU), from road vehicles increased steadily over past decade. Electrified have gained significant market share last years are an essential technical option reduce emissions. Range anxiety insufficient charging infrastructure limit electrified vehicles’ customer acceptance attractiveness. The use of...

Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to explore a birthweight prediction model using ultrasound determined tissue thickness (SCTT) parameters. Methods: We measured routine ultrasonographic biometric parameters and in addition, fetal SCTT 201 healthy singleton pregnancies. Mid‐arm fat lean mass, mid‐thigh subscapular mass abdominal (AFM) were order calculate model. Ultrasound measurements analyzed an ‘ anova repeated measures model’. growth rate (β‐slope) the selected computed correlation...

<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Over the next decade, CO2 legislation will be more demanding and automotive industry has seen in vehicle electrification a possible solution. This led to an increasing need for advanced powertrain systems systematic model-based control approaches, along with additional complexity. represents serious challenge all OEMs. paper describes novel reverse engineering methodology developed estimate relevant data required fuel...

Cystic fibrosis is the most common autosomal recessive genetic disease in Caucasian population. Extending knowledge about molecular pathology on one hand allows better delineation of mutations CFTR gene and other to dramatically increase predictive power testing. This study reports results a screening cystic using DNA samples patients enrolled from January 2009 December 2013. Patients were referred our laboratory for infertile couples. In addition, we identified present 76 affected by...

<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales have been spiking up due to a series of factors: zero tailpipe emissions, wider model availability, increased customer acceptance, reduced purchase price, improved performance and range. The latter is crucial factor the consumers consider when purchasing BEV, it largely depends on how vehicle operates (e.g. average speed), traffic, ambient conditions, battery size. When driven...