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Zierk J, Hirschmann J, Toddenroth D, Arzideh F, Haeckel R, Bertram A, Cario H, Frühwald MC, Groß HJ, Groening A, Grützner S, Gscheidmeier T, Hoff T, Hoffmann R, Klauke R, Krebs A, Lichtinghagen R, Mühlenbrock-Lenter S, Neumann M, Nöllke P, Niemeyer CM, Razum O, Ruf HG, Steigerwald U, Streichert T, Torge A, Rascher W, Prokosch HU, Rauh M, Metzler M. Next-generation reference intervals for pediatric hematology. Clin Chem Lab Med 2020; 57:1595-1607. [PMID: 31005947 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2018-1236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background Interpreting hematology analytes in children is challenging due to the extensive changes in hematopoiesis that accompany physiological development and lead to pronounced sex- and age-specific dynamics. Continuous percentile charts from birth to adulthood allow accurate consideration of these dynamics. However, the ethical and practical challenges unique to pediatric reference intervals have restricted the creation of such percentile charts, and limitations in current approaches to laboratory test result displays restrict their use when guiding clinical decisions. Methods We employed an improved data-driven approach to create percentile charts from laboratory data collected during patient care in 10 German centers (9,576,910 samples from 358,292 patients, 412,905-1,278,987 samples per analyte). We demonstrate visualization of hematology test results using percentile charts and z-scores (www.pedref.org/hematology) and assess the potential of percentiles and z-scores to support diagnosis of different hematological diseases. Results We created percentile charts for hemoglobin, hematocrit, red cell indices, red cell count, red cell distribution width, white cell count and platelet count in girls and boys from birth to 18 years of age. Comparison of pediatricians evaluating complex clinical scenarios using percentile charts versus conventional/tabular representations shows that percentile charts can enhance physician assessment in selected example cases. Age-specific percentiles and z-scores, compared with absolute test results, improve the identification of children with blood count abnormalities and the discrimination between different hematological diseases. Conclusions The provided reference intervals enable precise assessment of pediatric hematology test results. Representation of test results using percentiles and z-scores facilitates their interpretation and demonstrates the potential of digital approaches to improve clinical decision-making.
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- Jakob Zierk
- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen, Loschgestr. 15, 91054 Erlangen, Germany, Phone: +49 9131/85-33731, Fax: +49 9131/85-35742
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- Chair of Medical Informatics, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Chair of Medical Informatics, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Statistics, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Bremer Zentrum für Laboratoriumsmedizin, Klinikum Bremen Mitte, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Medical Center Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, Klinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Core Facility of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine and Haemostasis, Klinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Core Facility of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Central Laboratory, Gesundheit Nord - Bremen Hospital Group, Bremen, Germany
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- Institute for Laboratory Medicine and Microbiology, Klinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Division of Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology & International Public Health, School of Public Health, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Institute for Laboratory Medicine and Microbiology, Klinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Division of Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Chair of Medical Informatics, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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Hirschmann J, Schoffelen JM, Schnitzler A, van Gerven MAJ. Parkinsonian rest tremor can be detected accurately based on neuronal oscillations recorded from the subthalamic nucleus. Clin Neurophysiol 2017; 128:2029-2036. [PMID: 28841506 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2017.07.419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2017] [Revised: 05/23/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the possibility of tremor detection based on deep brain activity. METHODS We re-analyzed recordings of local field potentials (LFPs) from the subthalamic nucleus in 10 PD patients (12 body sides) with spontaneously fluctuating rest tremor. Power in several frequency bands was estimated and used as input to Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) which classified short data segments as either tremor-free rest or rest tremor. HMMs were compared to direct threshold application to individual power features. RESULTS Applying a threshold directly to band-limited power was insufficient for tremor detection (mean area under the curve [AUC] of receiver operating characteristic: 0.64, STD: 0.19). Multi-feature HMMs, in contrast, allowed for accurate detection (mean AUC: 0.82, STD: 0.15), using four power features obtained from a single contact pair. Within-patient training yielded better accuracy than across-patient training (0.84vs. 0.78, p=0.03), yet tremor could often be detected accurately with either approach. High frequency oscillations (>200Hz) were the best performing individual feature. CONCLUSIONS LFP-based markers of tremor are robust enough to allow for accurate tremor detection in short data segments, provided that appropriate statistical models are used. SIGNIFICANCE LFP-based markers of tremor could be useful control signals for closed-loop deep brain stimulation.
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- J Hirschmann
- Radboud University, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- Radboud University, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany; Center for Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Radboud University, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Swoboda B, Huber C, Schuster T, Hirschmann J. Corporate Reputation Effects Across Nations: The Impact of Country Distances and Firm-Specific Resources. Manag Int Rev 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11575-017-0313-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hirschmann J, Sedlmayr B, Zierk J, Rauh M, Metzler M, Prokosch HU, Toddenroth D. Evaluation of an Interactive Visualization Tool for the Interpretation of Pediatric Laboratory Test Results. Stud Health Technol Inform 2017; 243:207-211. [PMID: 28883202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The physiological age-related development of pediatric laboratory results interferes with pathological derangements, which can complicate the interpretation of test results. Recently proposed continuous reference intervals (RIs) promise to be beneficial, although their clinical use may depend on graphical presentations. To estimate the clinical utility of continuous RIs, we developed and evaluated an interactive visualization tool, and examined the differentiation of hemoglobinopathies that is attainable based on the underlying innovative RI model. The implemented web application allows users to easily enter laboratory test results, and displays various visualizations in conjunction with the corresponding RIs, such as charts and personalized Z-scores. To evaluate the usability of the visualization tool, we conducted concurrent think-aloud sessions with four physicians, who were prompted to solve a set of typical interpretation tasks, and acquired additional information through a questionnaire including the System Usability Scale (SUS). We used 85 de-identified clinical cases for an exemplified assessment of how well model-based interpretations of blood count parameters reproduced previously diagnosed hemoglobinopathies. Usability tests as well as questionnaire responses indicated that the developed tool was well received by the physicians. Results from the think-aloud evaluation revealed only minor problems and the tool reached an average SUS score of 86.9, suggesting good usability. Hemoglobinopathy discrimination depended on the considered subtype, although the overall performance of the novel method rivaled the one of the conventional approach. The interactive visualization of innovative continuous reference intervals demonstrated promising results, which justifies further testing on the path towards clinical routine.
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- Medical Informatics, Univ. of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen
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Hirschmann J, Schoffelen JM, Schnitzler A, van Gerven M. SP 1. Parkinsonian rest tremor can be detected based on frequency domain features of the cerebral tremor network. Clin Neurophysiol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2016.05.187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hirschmann J, Hartmann C, Hoogenboom N, Butz M, Vesper J, Wojtecki L, Schnitzler A. EPV 8. Thalamic and subthalamic deep brain stimulation evoke distinct and consistent patterns of cortical responses. Clin Neurophysiol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2016.05.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Wojtecki L, Hirschmann J, Elben S, Vesper J, Schnitzler A. EP 20. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): A clinical and neurophysiological observation. Clin Neurophysiol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2016.05.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Zierk J, Hirschmann J, Toddenroth D, Prokosch HU, Rauh M, Metzler M. A Bioinformatics Approach to Pediatric Hematology Reference Intervals. Klin Padiatr 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1582522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Pedrosa D, Hirschmann J, Barbe M. Tremor: Pathophysiologische Konzepte und Ergebnisse der Tiefen Hirnstimulation. KLIN NEUROPHYSIOL 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1370054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- D. Pedrosa
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie der Universitätsklinik zu Köln
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- Klinische Neurowissenschaften und Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinik Düsseldorf
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie der Universitätsklinik zu Köln
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Keitel A, Wojtecki L, Hirschmann J, Hartmann CJ, Ferrea S, Südmeyer M, Schnitzler A. Motor and cognitive placebo-/nocebo-responses in hypokinetic-rigid Parkinson's disease patients with deep brain stimulation. KLIN NEUROPHYSIOL 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1371328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Thiemann S, Gruber M, Lokteva I, Hirschmann J, Halik M, Zaumseil J. High-mobility ZnO nanorod field-effect transistors by self-alignment and electrolyte-gating. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2013; 5:1656-1662. [PMID: 23398625 DOI: 10.1021/am3026739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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High mobility, solution-processed field-effect transistors are important building blocks for flexible electronics. Here we demonstrate the alignment of semiconducting, colloidal ZnO nanorods by a simple solvent evaporation technique and achieve high electron mobilities in field-effect transistors at low operating voltages by electrolyte-gating with ionic liquids. The degree of alignment varies with nanorod length, concentration and solvent evaporation rate. We find a strong dependence of electron mobility on the degree of alignment but less on the length of the nanorods. Maximum field-effect mobilities reach up to 9 cm(2) V(-1) s(-1) for optimal alignment. Because of the low process temperature (150 °C), ZnO nanorod thin films are suitable for application on flexible polymer substrates.
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- Stefan Thiemann
- Institute of Polymer Materials, Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Martensstrasse 7, D-91058 Erlangen, Germany
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Hirschmann J, Özkurt TE, Butz M, Homburger M, Elben S, Hartmann CJ, Vesper J, Wojtecki L, Schnitzler A. Differential modulation of STN-cortical and cortico-muscular coherence by movement and levodopa in Parkinson's disease. Neuroimage 2012; 68:203-13. [PMID: 23247184 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2012.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2012] [Revised: 10/29/2012] [Accepted: 11/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Previous research suggests that oscillatory coupling between cortex, basal ganglia and muscles plays an important role in motor behavior. Furthermore, there is evidence that oscillatory coupling is altered in patients with movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD). In this study, we performed simultaneous magnetoencephalography (MEG), local field potential (LFP) and electromyogram (EMG) recordings in PD patients selected for therapeutic subthalamic nucleus (STN) stimulation. Patients were recorded (i) after withdrawal of anti-parkinsonian medication (OFF) and (ii) after levodopa administration (ON). We analyzed STN-cortical and cortico-muscular coherence during static forearm contraction and repetitive hand movement in order to evaluate modulations of coherence by movement and medication. Based on previous results from studies investigating resting state coherence in PD patients, we selected primary motor cortex (M1) and superior temporal gyrus (STG) as regions of interest. We found beta coherence between M1 and STN to be suppressed by administration of levodopa. M1-muscular coherence was strongly reduced in the alpha and beta band during repetitive movement compared to static contraction, but was unaffected by administration of levodopa. Strong STG-STN but not STG-muscular coherence could be observed in the alpha band. Coherence with STG was modulated neither by movement nor by medication. Finally, we found both M1-STN and M1-muscular beta coherence to be negatively correlated with UPDRS akinesia and rigidity sub-scores in the OFF state. The present study provides new insights into the functional roles of STN-cortical and cortico-muscular coherence and their relationship to PD symptoms. The results indicate that STN-cortical and cortico-muscular coupling are correlated, but can be modulated independently. Moreover, they show differences in their frequency-specific topography. We conclude that they represent partly independent sub-loops within the motor system. Given their negative correlation with akinesia, neither can be considered "antikinetic".
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- J Hirschmann
- Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Faber H, Hirschmann J, Klaumünzer M, Braunschweig B, Peukert W, Halik M. Impact of oxygen plasma treatment on the device performance of zinc oxide nanoparticle-based thin-film transistors. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2012; 4:1693-1696. [PMID: 22391057 DOI: 10.1021/am2018223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Thin-films of zinc oxide nanoparticles were investigated by photoluminescence spectroscopy and a broad defect-related yellow-green emission was observed. Oxygen plasma treatment was applied in order to reduce the number of defects, and the emission intensity was quenched to 4% of the initial value. Thin-film transistors that incorporate the nanoparticles as active semiconducting layers show an improved device performance after oxygen plasma treatment. The maximum drain current and the charge carrier mobility increased more than 1 order of magnitude up to a nominal value of 23 cm(2) V(-1) s(-1) and the threshold voltage was lowered.
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- Hendrik Faber
- Organic Materials & Devices (OMD), Department of Materials Science, University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Martensstrasse 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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Hirschmann J, Faber H, Halik M. Concept of a thin film memory transistor based on ZnO nanoparticles insulated by a ligand shell. Nanoscale 2012; 4:444-447. [PMID: 22159764 DOI: 10.1039/c2nr11589a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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In this work, we report on the synthesis and the electrical properties of ZnO nanoparticles, which differ in their organic shell. The introduction of a 2-ethylhexanoate shell instead of a common acetate shell has an impact on the accessible size of the ZnO nanoparticles and changes the electrical properties of thin films in transistors. While acetate covered ZnO particles behave as a semiconductor with an electron mobility of 0.38 cm(2) V(-1) s(-1), the 2-ethylhexanoate ligand shell inhibits a charge transport resulting in insulating films (with an average ε(r) = 9.4). These films can be reconverted to semiconductive layers by removing the ligand shell with oxygen plasma treatment or they can be used as a solution processed dielectric layer in organic transistors. Its use as dielectric allows low voltage device operation and shows potential application as a charge storage layer as needed in non-volatile memory transistors.
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- Johannes Hirschmann
- Organic Materials & Devices, Dept. of Materials Science, University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Martensstraße 07, 91058, Erlangen, Germany.
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Hirschmann J, Özkurt T, Butz M, Homburger M, Elben S, Hartmann C, Vesper J, Wojtecki L, Schnitzler A. Distinct oscillatory STN-cortical loops revealed by simultaneous MEG and local field potential recordings in patients with Parkinson's disease. Neuroimage 2011; 55:1159-68. [PMID: 21122819 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2010.11.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 162] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2010] [Revised: 11/02/2010] [Accepted: 11/19/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Hirschmann J, Özkurt T, Butz M, Homburger M, Elben S, Hartmann C, Vesper J, Wojtecki L, Schnitzler A. Lokalisation oszillatorischer Kopplungen zwischen STN und Kortex bei Parkinson-Patienten. KLIN NEUROPHYSIOL 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1272658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Schulz M, Hirschmann J, Draksharapu A, Singh Bindra G, Soman S, Paul A, Groarke R, Pryce MT, Rau S, Browne WR, Vos JG. Reinvestigating 2,5-di(pyridin-2-yl)pyrazine ruthenium complexes: selective deuteration and Raman spectroscopy as tools to probe ground and excited-state electronic structure in homo- and heterobimetallic complexes. Dalton Trans 2011; 40:10545-52. [DOI: 10.1039/c1dt10960j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hirschmann J. Die krankengymnastische Behandlung der Nervenschußverletzungen. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1120247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Hirschmann J. Über den Einfluß von Schwangerschaft und Geburt auf den Verlauf der multiplen Sklerose. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1118231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Hammermann R, Hirschmann J, Hey C, Mössner J, Folkerts G, Nijkamp FP, Wessler I, Racké K. Cationic proteins inhibit L-arginine uptake in rat alveolar macrophages and tracheal epithelial cells. Implications for nitric oxide synthesis. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 1999; 21:155-62. [PMID: 10423396 DOI: 10.1165/ajrcmb.21.2.3574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Eosinophil-derived cationic proteins play an essential role in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma. We tested whether cationic proteins interfere with the cationic amino-acid transport in alveolar macrophages (AMPhi) and tracheal epithelial cells, and whether L-arginine-dependent pathways were affected. The effect of cationic polypeptides on cellular uptake of [(3)H]-L-arginine, nitrite accumulation, and the turnover of [(3)H]-L-arginine by nitric oxide (NO) synthase and arginase (formation of [(3)H]-L-citrulline and [(3)H]-L-ornithine, respectively) were studied. Poly-L-arginine reduced [(3)H]-L-arginine uptake in rat AMPhi and tracheal epithelial cells in a concentration-dependent manner (at 300 microgram/ml by 70%). Poly-L-lysine, protamine, and major basic protein (each up to 300 microgram/ml) tested in rat AMPhi inhibited [(3)H]-L-arginine uptake by 35 to 50%. During 6 h incubation in amino acid-free Krebs solution, rat AMPhi, precultured in the absence or presence of LPS (1 microgram/ml), accumulated 1.4 and 3.5 nmol/10(6) cells nitrite, respectively. Addition of 100 microM L-arginine increased nitrite accumulation by 70 and 400% in control and lipopolysaccharide-treated AMPhi, respectively. Nitrite accumulation in the presence of L-arginine was reduced by poly-L-arginine and poly-L-lysine (100 and 300 microgram/ml) by 60 to 85% and 20 to 30%, respectively. Poly-L-arginine, but not poly-L-lysine, inhibited nitrite accumulation already in the absence of extracellular L-arginine. Poly-L-arginine (300 microgram/ml) inhibited [(3)H]-L-citrulline formation by AMPhi stronger than that of [(3)H]-L-ornithine. We conclude that cationic proteins can inhibit cellular transport of L-arginine and this can limit NO synthesis. Poly-L-arginine inhibits L-arginine uptake more effectively than other cationic proteins and exerts additional direct inhibitory effects on NO synthesis.
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- R Hammermann
- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Bonn, Bonn; Department of Pharmacology, University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Hirschmann J, Zimmermann CW. [Multiple sclerosis--disclosing the diagnosis. Attitude of patients: when? How? Disclose at all?]. Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr 1987; 55:263-72. [PMID: 3666652 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1001828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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MS patient members of the German Multiple Sclerosis Society were asked about their opinions concerning time and circumstances of getting to know the diagnosis, based on their personal experiences. Citations from 126 answers to a questionnaire, which had been published in the newsletter of the society, are presented to illustrate typical statements. Two thirds of the patients insisted on being informed about the diagnosis as early and as extensively as possible. One third, however, was more reluctant and stated that extensive information about the diagnosis should be timed individually depending on expected development of the disease and disabilities. Information should be extensive, constructive, and tailored to the individual needs of each patient so that he could deal more effectively with his disease. Most contributions voiced severe criticism as to the practice of information experienced. The study was initiated to prepare a more systematic approach to a field which has not been investigated to a degree matching its importance and impact in everyday neurological practice.
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Hirschmann J. [Anticonvulsants: pharmacokinetics, interactions, side effects and concomitant effects]. Med Monatsschr Pharm 1978; 1:115-8. [PMID: 756506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Hirschmann J. [Funicular spinal disease]. Med Welt 1978; 29:257-61. [PMID: 622036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Hirschmann J. [Assessment of multiple sclerosis with regard to working disability and invalidity]. Med Welt 1976; 27:622-5. [PMID: 1263810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Hirschmann J. [Extrapyramidal disorders in the aged]. Med Welt 1973; 24:1690-3. [PMID: 4764858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Hirschmann J. [Therapy of Parkinson's syndrome]. Med Welt 1973; 24:976-9. [PMID: 4744991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Hirschmann J. [Multiple sclerosis; catchall for non-diagnosed organic nervous system diseases]. Agnes Karll Schwest Krankenpfleger 1971; 25:334-6. [PMID: 5208423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Hirschmann J. [Zoster-neuralgia]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 1971; 96:924-5. [PMID: 5580387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Hirschmann J. [Brain and spinal cord injuries by electricity]. Med Welt 1971; 12:443-6. [PMID: 5560078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Hirschmann J. [Herpes zoster in old age]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 1970; 95:2500. [PMID: 5486571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Hirschmann J. [Acroparesthesias]. Med Welt 1970; 16:718-23. [PMID: 4315576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Remmer H, Hirschmann J, Greiner I. [The significance of cumulation and elimination for the determination of Phenytoin (diphenylhydantoin)]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 1969; 94:1265-72. [PMID: 5771073 DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1111205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Hirschmann J. [Control of diphenylhydantoin dosage in epileptic seizures by determination of the serum levels]. Med Welt 1969; 13:705-10. [PMID: 5784349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Hirschmann J. [Facial pain]. Med Welt 1968; 47:2589-99. [PMID: 5732831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Hirschmann J. [Normal and pathologic guided eye movements]. Dtsch Z Nervenheilkd 1965; 187:446-54. [PMID: 5838145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Hirschmann J. Gestationsvorgänge und genuine Epilepsie 1. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 1949. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1121282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Hirschmann J. Maternal and Infant Mortality. West J Med 1936. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.3951.650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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