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Fetal outcome of vaginally delivered breech presentation infants born preterm as good as breech presentation infants born by Caesarean section? Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1293469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Geburtseinleitung mit einem Wehen-Cocktail im Vergleich zu Dinoproston-Depotpräparat und oral appliziertem Misoprostol. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1293400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Kann mit Hilfe der Zervixlelastographie eine Prädiktion der Geburtsdauer erfolgen? Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1293444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Fluids with quenched disorder: scaling of the free energy barrier near critical points. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2011; 23:234117. [PMID: 21613708 DOI: 10.1088/0953-8984/23/23/234117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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In the context of Monte Carlo simulations, the analysis of the probability distribution P(L)(m) of the order parameter m, as obtained in simulation boxes of finite linear extension L, allows for an easy estimation of the location of the critical point and the critical exponents. For Ising-like systems without quenched disorder, P(L)(m) becomes scale-invariant at the critical point, where it assumes a characteristic bimodal shape featuring two overlapping peaks. In particular, the ratio between the value of P(L)(m) at the peaks (P(L, max)) and the value at the minimum in between (P(L, min)) becomes L-independent at criticality. However, for Ising-like systems with quenched random fields, we argue that instead ΔF(L) := ln(P(L, max)/P(L, min)) proportional to L(θ) should be observed, where θ > 0 is the 'violation of hyperscaling' exponent. Since θ is substantially non-zero, the scaling of ΔF(L) with system size should be easily detectable in simulations. For two fluid models with quenched disorder, ΔF(L) versus L was measured and the expected scaling was confirmed. This provides further evidence that fluids with quenched disorder belong to the universality class of the random field Ising model.
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TH-E-220-07: Management of Head & Neck Patients with High-Z Prosthesis via MV- CBCT-Based Treatment Planning. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3613614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Prognostic factors for chemotherapy-related toxicity in primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) treated with high-dose methotrexate (HDMTX) with or without ifosfamide: Results from a German phase III trial (G-PCNSL-SG-1). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.2005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Relapse incidence and leukemia-free survival (LFS) in patients (pts) older than age 60 with AM undergoing stem cell transplantation: A report of the East German Study Group Hematology and Oncology (OSHO). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.6523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Prognostic factors for response and survival in primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) from a randomized phase III trial (G-PCNSL-SG-1). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.2004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Impact of meningeal dissemination (MD) on outcome in primary CNS lymphoma in the G-PCNSL-SG1 trial. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.2026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Intergroup study in elderly patients with AML to compare complete remission rate and overall survival after intermediate-dose or low-dose AraC. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.6618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Is non-ablative 1550-nm fractional photothermolysis an effective modality to treat melasma? Results from a prospective controlled single-blinded trial in 51 patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2011; 26:470-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04100.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Akute Pseudoobstruktion des Kolons (Ogilvie-Syndrom), eine seltene und ernste Komplikation nach Sectio caesarea. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1271097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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New computerized fetal heart rate analysis for surveillance of intrauterine growth restriction. Prenat Diagn 2011; 31:509-14. [PMID: 21360555 DOI: 10.1002/pd.2728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2010] [Accepted: 02/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Decreased fetal heart rate variability is associated with higher perinatal morbidity and mortality in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). This study used a new method [phase-rectified signal averaging (PRSA)] to calculate acceleration- and deceleration-related fluctuations of the fetal heart rate. METHOD Cardiotocograms from 74 growth-restricted and 161 normal fetuses were included. Both groups were matched for gestational age. The transformed PRSA signal was quantified by the acceleration-related parameter-averaged acceleration capacity (AAC) and compared to the standard short-term variation (STV). Mann-Whitney test and receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curves were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS For AAC, the median values of the IUGR group and control group were 1.97 bpm [interquartile range (IQR): 1.66-2.23] and 2.49 bpm (IQR: 2.24-2.72), respectively. For STV, these values were 5.44 ms (IQR: 4.49-7.38) and 7.79 ms (IQR: 6.35-9.66), respectively. The area under the ROC curve was 81.4% for AAC and 70.5% for STV. CONCLUSION The results of AAC are in both groups comparable to STV. Longitudinal studies are needed to investigate the association of AAC with the clinical outcome of the newborn.
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AbstractIn previous work we reported on the observation of continuously tunable photoluminescence in Si+-implanted SiO2-films with moderate intensities. In this paper we demonstrate improved performance of such samples. The photoluminescence intensity increases abruptly up to two orders of magnitude when the anneal temperature is elevated to values higher than 1000…1100°C. This strong photoluminescence degrades less than that of porous silicon. Very fine tunability in the spectral range from 2.1 eV to 1.3 eV is achieved in samples implanted with a graded dose. In the analysis of the results we try to distinguish between the contributions of the Si-nanocrystals and of the oxide related defects.
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Domain formation in membranes with quenched protein obstacles: Lateral heterogeneity and the connection to universality classes. J Chem Phys 2011; 134:055106. [DOI: 10.1063/1.3530587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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On the existence of transformations preserving the structure of order statistics in lower dimensions. J Stat Plan Inference 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jspi.2010.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Finite-size scaling in Ising-like systems with quenched random fields: evidence of hyperscaling violation. PHYSICAL REVIEW. E, STATISTICAL, NONLINEAR, AND SOFT MATTER PHYSICS 2010; 82:051134. [PMID: 21230464 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.82.051134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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In systems belonging to the universality class of the random field Ising model, the standard hyperscaling relation between critical exponents does not hold, but is replaced with a modified hyperscaling relation. As a result, standard formulations of finite-size scaling near critical points break down. In this work, the consequences of modified hyperscaling are analyzed in detail. The most striking outcome is that the free-energy cost ΔF of interface formation at the critical point is no longer a universal constant, but instead increases as a power law with system size, ΔF∝L(θ), with θ as the violation of hyperscaling critical exponent and L as the linear extension of the system. This modified behavior facilitates a number of numerical approaches that can be used to locate critical points in random field systems from finite-size simulation data. We test and confirm the approaches on two random field systems in three dimensions, namely, the random field Ising model and the demixing transition in the Widom-Rowlinson fluid with quenched obstacles.
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Multicenter study of ultrasound real-time tissue elastography in 779 cases for the assessment of breast lesions: improved diagnostic performance by combining the BI-RADS®-US classification system with sonoelastography. ULTRASCHALL IN DER MEDIZIN (STUTTGART, GERMANY : 1980) 2010; 31:484-491. [PMID: 20408116 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1245282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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PURPOSE Hitachi real-time tissue elastography (HI-RTE) is an ultrasound technique that facilitates the estimation of tissue elasticity. Our study evaluates whether sonoelastography improves the differentiation of benign and malignant breast lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a multicenter approach sonoelastography of focal breast lesions was carried out in 779 patients with subsequent histological confirmation. We present data from 3 study centers (Berlin, Bielefeld, Homburg/Saar) focusing on the sensitivity (SE), specificity (SP) and the positive (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of sonoelastography. In addition we performed an analysis of the diagnostic performance, expressed by the pretest and posttest probability of disease (POD), in BI-RADS®-US 3 or 4 lesions as these categories can imply both malignant and benign lesions and a more precise prediction would be a preferable aim. RESULTS Sonoelastography demonstrated an improved SP (89.5 %) and an excellent PPV (86.8 %) compared to B-mode ultrasound (76.1 % and 77.2 %). Especially in dense breasts ACR III-IV, the SP was even higher (92.8 %). In BI-RADS-US 3 lesions, a suspicious elastogram significantly modified the POD from 8.3 % to a posttest POD of 45.5 %. In BI-RADS-US 4 lesions, we found a pretest POD of 56.6 %. The posttest POD changed significantly to 24.2 % with a normal elastogram and to 81.5 % with a suspicious elastogram. CONCLUSION Our data demonstrates that the complementary use of sonoelastography definitely improves the performance in breast diagnostics. Finally we present a protocol of how sonoelastography can be integrated into our daily practice.
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MESH Headings
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Biopsy
- Breast/pathology
- Breast Neoplasms/classification
- Breast Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging
- Breast Neoplasms/pathology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/classification
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/diagnostic imaging
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/pathology
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/classification
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/diagnostic imaging
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/pathology
- Carcinoma, Lobular/classification
- Carcinoma, Lobular/diagnostic imaging
- Carcinoma, Lobular/pathology
- Child
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Elasticity Imaging Techniques/instrumentation
- Equipment Design
- Female
- Fibroadenoma/classification
- Fibroadenoma/diagnostic imaging
- Fibroadenoma/pathology
- Fibrocystic Breast Disease/classification
- Fibrocystic Breast Disease/diagnostic imaging
- Fibrocystic Breast Disease/pathology
- Humans
- Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted/instrumentation
- Middle Aged
- Reference Standards
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Software
- Ultrasonography, Mammary/instrumentation
- Young Adult
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Versorgungsstrukturen und -ergebnisse in ambulant betreuten Wohngemeinschaften für pflegebedürftige Menschen – Ergebnisse der Berliner DeWeGE-Studie. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1266603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Schwere Pseudobulbärparalyse durch extrapontine Myelinolyse bei Diabetesmanifestation mit ausgeprägter Hypernatriämie. KLINISCHE PADIATRIE 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1261631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Improvement of leukemia-free survival (LFS) and reduction of relapse incidence by allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) in elderly patients (pts) with AML irrespective of the FLT3-ITD and npm status except npm+/flt3(ITD)-. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.6505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a rare inflammatory disease of the arteries that affects women of childbearing age. The optimal management for pregnant patients with this disease has not yet been defined. The course of disease seems to be neither affected nor worsened by pregnancy. We could not find reported maternal deaths directly related to pregnancy. However, many authors report maternal as well as fetal unfavorable events in the course of pregnancy. We describe a 25-year-old primigravida of Turkish-Greek origin who presented at 30 weeks of pregnancy with active TA. In the 37(th) week, intrauterine fetal death occurred. Our patient did not show high blood pressure or aortic inflammation. The course of her disease was stable. Whether a newly diagnosed TA during pregnancy should be regarded as an indication for premature delivery is discussed. An interdisciplinary collaboration of rheumatologists, nephrologists and obstetricians is necessary to improve maternal and fetal prognosis.
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The Widom-Rowlinson mixture on a sphere: elimination of exponential slowing down at first-order phase transitions. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2010; 22:104123. [PMID: 21389457 DOI: 10.1088/0953-8984/22/10/104123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Computer simulations of first-order phase transitions using 'standard' toroidal boundary conditions are generally hampered by exponential slowing down. This is partly due to interface formation, and partly due to shape transitions. The latter occur when droplets become large such that they self-interact through the periodic boundaries. On a spherical simulation topology, however, shape transitions are absent. We expect that by using an appropriate bias function, exponential slowing down can be largely eliminated. In this work, these ideas are applied to the two-dimensional Widom-Rowlinson mixture confined to the surface of a sphere. Indeed, on the sphere, we find that the number of Monte Carlo steps needed to sample a first-order phase transition does not increase exponentially with system size, but rather as a power law τ α V(α), with α≈2.5, and V the system area. This is remarkably close to a random walk for which α(RW) = 2. The benefit of this improved scaling behavior for biased sampling methods, such as the Wang-Landau algorithm, is investigated in detail.
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Sonographie der Leber: Fokale Erkrankungen. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1252274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Field survey of the prevalence of gastric ulcers in Thoroughbred racehorses and on response to treatment of affected horses with omeprazole paste. EQUINE VET EDUC 2010. [DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3292.2001.tb00095.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Stillbirth in Week 19 of Pregnancy Followed by Maternal Death as a Consequence of Refused Chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – Significance of Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Women of Reproductive Age. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 33:692-4. [DOI: 10.1159/000322213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Placental expression of proteases and their inhibitors in patients with HELLP syndrome. Biol Chem 2009; 390:1199-204. [PMID: 19663680 DOI: 10.1515/bc.2009.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In preeclampsia and hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet (HELLP) syndrome, impaired trophoblast invasion and excessive fibrin deposition in the placental intervillous space is associated with fetal compromise. However, little information is available whether modulation of placental protease expression--potentially causing impaired trophoblast invasion--is associated with the HELLP syndrome. Total RNA and protein were extracted from placental tissue from 11 females with HELLP syndrome and 8 controls matched for gestational age. mRNA expression of matrix metalloprotease (MMP) -2 and -9, tissue inhibitors of metalloprotease (TIMP) -1, -2, and -3, and urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) was determined by Northern blotting. Protein expression of MMP-2 and -9, and TIMP-1 and -2 was detected by Western blotting and that of uPA, uPAR, and plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI) -1 by ELISA. In patients with HELLP syndrome, mRNA expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 was decreased, whereas TIMP-1 and -3 levels were unchanged. MMP-9 and uPAR mRNA was undetectable in both groups. Protein expression of all investigated proteolytic factors remained unchanged. Our findings at the mRNA level suggest a decrease in matrix remodeling in placentae from patients with HELLP syndrome compared with control pregnancies, although this is not supported at the protein level.
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Identification of transcriptional pathways in naturally occurring human regulatory T cells. Cell Commun Signal 2009. [PMCID: PMC4291897 DOI: 10.1186/1478-811x-7-s1-a9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Phase-sensitive terahertz spectroscopy with backward-wave oscillators in reflection mode. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2009; 80:123904. [PMID: 20059151 DOI: 10.1063/1.3271035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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In this article we describe a method which allows accurate measurements of the complex reflection coefficient r = absolute value(r) x exp(i phi(R)) of a solid at frequencies of 1-50 cm(-1) (30 GHz-1.5 THz). Backward-wave oscillators are used as sources for monochromatic coherent radiation tunable in frequency. The amplitude of the complex reflection (the reflectivity) is measured in a standard way, while the phase shift, introduced by the reflection from the sample surface, is measured using a Michelson interferometer. This method is particular useful for nontransparent samples, where phase-sensitive transmission measurements are not possible. The method requires no Kramers-Kronig transformation in order to extract the sample's electrodynamic properties (such as the complex dielectric function or complex conductivity). Another area of application of this method is the study of magnetic materials with complex dynamic permeabilities different from unity at the measurement frequencies (for example, colossal-magnetoresistance materials and metamaterials). Measuring both the phase-sensitive transmission and the phase-sensitive reflection allows for a straightforward model-independent determination of the dielectric permittivity and magnetic permeability of such materials.
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Novel pathway in Bcr-Abl signal transduction involves Akt-independent, PLC-gamma1-driven activation of mTOR/p70S6-kinase pathway. Oncogene 2009; 29:739-51. [PMID: 19881535 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2009.374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In chronic myeloid leukemia, activation of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt pathway is crucial for survival and proliferation of leukemic cells. Essential downstream molecules involve mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and S6-kinase. Here, we present a comprehensive analysis of the molecular events involved in activation of these key signaling pathways. We provide evidence for a previously unrecognized phospholipase C-gamma1 (PLC-gamma1)-controlled mechanism of mTOR/p70S6-kinase activation, which operates in parallel to the classical Akt-dependent machinery. Short-term imatinib treatment of Bcr-Abl-positive cells caused dephosphorylation of p70S6-K and S6-protein without inactivation of Akt. Suppression of Akt activity alone did not affect phosphorylation of p70-S6K and S6. These results suggested the existence of an alternative mechanism for mTOR/p70S6-K activation. In Bcr-Abl-expressing cells, we detected strong PLC-gamma1 activation, which was suppressed by imatinib. Pharmacological inhibition and siRNA knockdown of PLC-gamma1 blocked p70S6-K and S6 phosphorylation. By inhibiting the Ca-signaling, CaMK and PKCs we demonstrated participation of these molecules in the pathway. Suppression of PLC-gamma1 led to inhibition of cell proliferation and enhanced apoptosis. The novel pathway proved to be essential for survival and proliferation of leukemic cells and almost complete cell death was observed upon combined PLC-gamma1 and Bcr-Abl inhibition. The pivotal role of PLC-gamma1 was further confirmed in a mouse leukemogenesis model.
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The diagnosis and treatment of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: new findings for antenatal and inpatient care. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2009; 106:733-8. [PMID: 19997586 PMCID: PMC2788901 DOI: 10.3238/artebl.2009.0733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2009] [Accepted: 04/28/2009] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are among the leading causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. New guidelines and findings from clinical trials must be taken into account so that the diagnosis and treatment of HDP can be optimized. METHODS Current guidelines, Cochrane reviews, metaanalyses, and randomized, controlled trials were retrieved by a search in PubMed and the Cochrane Library for reports published from 2006 to March 2009. These publications were then analyzed and evaluated for their evidence levels (EL). RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Aside from hypertension and proteinuria, the definition of preeclampsia (PE) should also take organ dysfunction into account. Important aspects of antenatal care include the following: the early recognition of risk factors, measurement of the uterine arteries in the 1st and 2nd trimesters with Doppler ultrasonography (A diagnostic tool which is now well established), prophylactic oral administration of 100 mg of acetylsalicylic acid daily from the beginning of pregnancy, particularly in high-risk patients (EL I++), and appropriate measurement of blood pressure and urinary protein. Patients should be hospitalized whenever indicated. Therapeutic goals are adequate treatment of hypertension, as well as seizure prophylaxis with magnesium sulphate in severe preeclampsia to prevent maternal cerebrovascular complications (EL I++). If delivery is indicated, it should be performed, regardless of the gestational age (EL IV). Careful monitoring during the puerperium and a general medical review six weeks after delivery are essential. Women with preeclampsia have a significantly elevated long-term risk of developing cardiovascular diseases in later life (EL I++).
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Differentiation of Parotid Gland Tumors with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2009; 182:155-62. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1109788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Analysis of 107 breast lesions with automated 3D ultrasound and comparison with mammography and manual ultrasound. Eur J Radiol 2009; 71:109-15. [PMID: 18468829 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2008.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2008] [Revised: 04/01/2008] [Accepted: 04/02/2008] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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First clinical use of a standardized three-dimensional ultrasound for breast imaging. Eur J Radiol 2009; 71:102-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2008.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2008] [Revised: 04/01/2008] [Accepted: 04/02/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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[Diagnosis and treatment of preeclampsia: overview of international recommendations]. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2009; 213:106-12. [PMID: 19536711 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1224157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The new german guidelines for the treatment of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy have some important differentiations. The aim of the new guidelines is to avoid the early premature birth and to reduce the fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. For the first time there ist the possibility and the recommendation for the prolongation of pregnancy. This means that the treatment of hypertensive disorders should start not before a blood pressure of >or=170/110 mmHg; thus the nutrition of the fetus will not be worsened and the worse perfusion of the placenta will be avoided. Further more the selection of antihypertensive treatment has changed: the first choice is not longer Dihydralazin (Nepresol) but Nifedipin (Adalat). In the treatment of HELLP-Syndrom there ist only one difference to the treatment of preeclampsia: the use of glucocorticosteroids. In the treatment of both hypertensive disorders in pregnancy there is the aim to finish the fetal lung mature induction before the delivery is planned or necessary. A new point of view in the german guidelines is the possibility of prediction and prevention of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy: patients who had already a hypertensive disorder in the pregnancy before or patients who have a pathologic flow in the Art. uterinae have a significant higher risk for a preeclampsia in this pregnancy. They should receive a preventive therapy with ASS. Because of these changes in the german guidelines the prolongation of pregnancy and the reduced rate of premature birth becomes more importance and helps to avoid a high rate of neonatal mortality and morbidity.
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One-dimensional (Mo3S3)n clusters: Building blocks of clusters materials and ideal nanowires for molecular electronics. Chem Phys Lett 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2009.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Lungenfunktionsstöung in der Schwangerschaft – Kasuistik einer Patientin mit präexistenter schwerer Thoraxdeformierung. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1225151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Core-hole screening as a probe for a metal-to-nonmetal transition in lead clusters. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2009; 102:138303. [PMID: 19392409 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.102.138303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2008] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Metal clusters serve as model systems to study basic problems of electronic correlation. Vacuum ultraviolet light from the free-electron laser FLASH ionizes 5d electrons from mass-separated negatively charged clusters, thus transiently leading to core-ionized neutral systems. Shielding of the core hole affects the electron binding energy. From the strong deviation from expectations of the metallic droplet and jellium models we conclude on reduced electronic shielding once the cluster size falls below about 20 atoms. This suggests a metal-to-nonmetal transition, in agreement with previous local density approximation calculations.
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Nitroglycerintherapie bei Myomschmerz in der Schwangerschaft. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1222983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kontrastmittel- und kontrastmittelspezifische Bildgebung. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1221058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Schwangerschaft bei ausgeprägtem Klippel-Feil-Syndrom mit Lungenfunktionsstörung – Kasuistik mit Literaturübersicht. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1222970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Examining secular trends and seasonality in count data using dynamic generalized linear modelling: a new methodological approach illustrated with hospital discharge data on myocardial infarction. Eur J Epidemiol 2009; 24:225-30. [PMID: 19288215 DOI: 10.1007/s10654-009-9325-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2008] [Accepted: 03/03/2009] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Time series of incidence counts often show secular trends and seasonal patterns. We present a model for incidence counts capable of handling a possible gradual change in growth rates and seasonal patterns, serial correlation, and overdispersion. The model resembles an ordinary time series regression model for Poisson counts. It differs in allowing the regression coefficients to vary gradually over time in a random fashion. During the 1983-1999 period, 17,989 incidents of acute myocardial infarction were recorded in the Hospital Discharge Registry for the county of North Jutland, Denmark. Records were updated daily. A dynamic model with a seasonal pattern and an approximately linear trend was fitted to the data, and diagnostic plots indicated a good model fit. The analysis conducted with the dynamic model revealed peaks coinciding with above-average influenza A activity. On average the dynamic model estimated a higher peak-to-trough ratio than traditional models, and showed gradual changes in seasonal patterns. Analyses conducted with this model provide insights not available from more traditional approaches.
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[Clinical trials in children--between the expectations of scientific requirements, the assurance of proven treatment and ethical demands]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2009; 52:410-6. [PMID: 19266173 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-009-0831-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Regulation (EC) No. 1901/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council dated 12 December 2008 on medicinal products for paediatric use is the result of a survey by the European Commission, concluding that children in the European Union are inadequately treated with medicinal products. The Regulation is addressed to the pharmaceutical industry with the intention to place medicinal products on the market and to the Member States to register all information on medicinal products for the treatment of children. The pharmaceutical industry will be obliged to conduct clinical trials in children for new medicinal products and medicinal products still under patent. This will be supported by incentives and rewards. As a consequence of the requirement to conduct clinical trials in children the framework and conditions have to be defined and ethical considerations have to be respected.
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A smart dust biosensor powered by kinesin motors. NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY 2009; 4:162-6. [PMID: 19265845 DOI: 10.1038/nnano.2008.393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2008] [Accepted: 12/01/2008] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Biosensors can be miniaturized by either injecting smaller volumes into micro- and nanofluidic devices or immersing increasingly sophisticated particles known as 'smart dust' into the sample. The term 'smart dust' originally referred to cubic-millimetre wireless semiconducting sensor devices that could invisibly monitor the environment in buildings and public spaces, but later it also came to include functional micrometre-sized porous silicon particles used to monitor yet smaller environments. The principal challenge in designing smart dust biosensors is integrating transport functions with energy supply into the device. Here, we report a hybrid microdevice that is powered by ATP and relies on antibody-functionalized microtubules and kinesin motors to transport the target analyte into a detection region. The transport step replaces the wash step in traditional double-antibody sandwich assays. Owing to their small size and autonomous function, we envision that large numbers of such smart dust biosensors could be inserted into organisms or distributed into the environment for remote sensing.
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Signals of the QCD phase transition in core-collapse supernovae. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2009; 102:081101. [PMID: 19257729 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.102.081101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2008] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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We explore the implications of the QCD phase transition during the postbounce evolution of core-collapse supernovae. Using the MIT bag model for the description of quark matter, we model phase transitions that occur during the early postbounce evolution. This stage of the evolution can be simulated with general relativistic three-flavor Boltzmann neutrino transport. The phase transition produces a second shock wave that triggers a delayed supernova explosion. If such a phase transition happens in a future galactic supernova, its existence and properties should become observable as a second peak in the neutrino signal that is accompanied by significant changes in the energy of the emitted neutrinos. This second neutrino burst is dominated by the emission of antineutrinos because the electron degeneracy is reduced when the second shock passes through the previously neutronized matter.
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Advanced Metastatic Melanoma during Pregnancy: A Multidisciplinary Challenge. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 32:748-51. [DOI: 10.1159/000251841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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[Germ cell tumors - documentation of diagnosis and therapy by means of a web-based modular database system]. Aktuelle Urol 2008; 39:442-7. [PMID: 18979399 DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1038285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PROBLEM Health telematics is gaining ground worldwide as it promises the bridging of distances in space and time as well as a highly effective use of financial and other resources. In Germany the development and introduction of a national telematic platform is in the foreground at present. However, there are a number of more specialised projects already in existence. The aim of this study was to develop an internet platform to document the quality of individual sections of treatment for patients with germ cell tumours in Berlin and to improve the therapy in conformity with the S2 guidelines. MATERIAL AND METHODS As a pilot project, a web-based modular database system (WBMDS) was developed, which can be used by any physician involved in the treatment of germ cell tumour patients from any computer connected to the internet. RESULTS The WBMDS proved to be a practicable system of documentation. Data protection was ensured by pseudonyms as well as symmetrical and asymmetrical coding. The size of the extended documentation mask that had initially seemed to be necessary for valid documentation appeared to be too user-unfriendly with its 833 items. To meet the requirements of the user as well as of the documentation, a compact variant with 496 input fields was designed. On a random basis, treatment not in conformity with the guidelines could be detected in 20 % of 151 patients with the help of this system. CONCLUSION For the successful use of an oncological database the following showed to be essential:[nl]Queries clearly defined for later statistical evaluation,[nl]clear separation between the phases of planning and implementation,[nl]a size of the database that does not make excessive demands on the user,[nl]intensive training of the users.[nl]The modular database system established proved to be well suitable for a quality-ensuring longitudinal case documentation, which can also be applied to other tumour entities.
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Mixture representation for order statistics from INID progressive censoring and its applications. J MULTIVARIATE ANAL 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmva.2008.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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