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This paper analyzes the imbalances that produce circulating current in a system of two three-phase VSI with SVPWM modulation that, sharing the same DC link, is connected to a grid without galvanic isolation. This analysis has identified a principal imbalance: the difference between the zero-vector…

Cor triatriatum is a rare congenital heart disease (CHD) observed in clinical practice. A 7 years old girl was incidentally diagnosed as cor triatriatum. She visited the pediatrician for the illness of viral hepatitis. Any child presenting with palpitation and failure to thrive, otherwise normal…

In this study, the author explores how individuals in the UAE who involve in making management accounting decisions (e.g. planning, investment, allocating resources,…etc) would acquire, distribute and use knowledge. The study replicates the experiment of Edward et.al. (2006) of CIMA project about how knowledge is…

Late thrombotic occlusion is a rare complication in transplant receipts. If produced immediately posttrasplantation, the treatment includes transplantectomy. However when it occurs later, as in native kidney infarction, this exceptional situation must be treated with systemic anticoagulation and avoiding the underlying condition. We present the…

Instability of the dental, skeletal and soft tissues is one of the most frequently associated problems with orthodontic correction of Class II division 1 malocclusion. Objective: To evaluate the stability of post-retention changes in skeletal type II orthodontic patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusion.…

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) administration and the temporary 48-h calf removal (CR) in a long-term progesterone (P4)-based protocol in suckled Nelore cows. In all, 150 cows were randomly submitted to P4 protocol as follows. At day 0…

Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial infection of the stratum corneum caused by Malassezia yeasts. It is reported in a high incidence especially in warm and humid areas; clinical manifestations include scaly hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules in characteristic areas of the body: chest, back, abdomen and…

This report describes a case of severe methemoglobinemia in a baby fed with a homemade decoction of silverbeet (Beta vulgaris L. var. cicla). Lay people and health professionals must be aware of possible risks associated with the use of folk herbal remedies in infants that, despite…

Traumatic abdominal hernia is a very rare condition with less than 70 reported cases, in spite of an increase in the incidence of trauma. Often, the trauma to the abdomen results in damage to solid or to the hollow viscus. The trauma causing TAWH can…

Paranasal sinus fungus balls are a form of fungal infection, mostly associated with the maxillary sinus. They are noninvasive lesions that usually develop in immunocompetent individuals with no predisposing factors. Fungus balls are mostly related to Aspergillus species, whereas Mucor species have been rarely reported.…