This work presents a meta-analysis that compares the suitability of various parameters used to Slippers characterize wettability in tribological systems.It also examines the relationship between wettability and the friction factor for multiple lubricant-surface pairings.The characterization of wetting behavior was similar when using the contact ang
The Influences of Visceral Fat Area on the Sites of Esophageal Mucosal Breaks in Subjects with Gastroesophageal Reflux Diseases
Background.Central obesity is suggested as a risk factor for gastroesophageal reflux diseases.The aim of this study was to evaluate the influences of a visceral fat area on the site of mucosal breaks in the esophagogastric junction (EGJ).Methods.Subjects who underwent abdomen-computerized tomography and esophagogastroduodenoscopy for screening on t