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Sigmund IK, Yeghiazaryan L, Luger M, Windhager R, Sulzbacher I, McNally MA. Three to six tissue specimens for histopathological analysis are most accurate for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:158-165. [PMID: 36722061 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b2.bjj-2022-0859.r1] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to evaluate the optimal deep tissue specimen sample number for histopathological analysis in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). METHODS In this retrospective diagnostic study, patients undergoing revision surgery after total hip or knee arthroplasty (n = 119) between January 2015 and July 2018 were included. Multiple specimens of the periprosthetic membrane and pseudocapsule were obtained for histopathological analysis at revision arthroplasty. Based on the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) 2013 criteria, the International Consensus Meeting (ICM) 2018 criteria, and the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) 2021 criteria, PJI was defined. Using a mixed effects logistic regression model, the sensitivity and specificity of the histological diagnosis were calculated. The optimal number of periprosthetic tissue specimens for histopathological analysis was determined by applying the Youden index. RESULTS Based on the EBJIS criteria (excluding histology), 46 (39%) patients were classified as infected. Four to six specimens showed the highest Youden index (four specimens: 0.631; five: 0.634; six: 0.632). The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of five tissue specimens were 76.5% (95% confidence interval (CI) 67.6 to 81.4), 86.8% (95% CI 81.3 to 93.5), 66.0% (95% CI 53.2 to 78.7), and 84.3% (95% CI 79.4 to 89.3), respectively. The area under the curve (AUC) was calculated with 0.81 (as a function of the number of tissue specimens). Applying the ICM and IDSA criteria (excluding histology), 40 (34%) and 32 (27%) patients were categorized as septic. Three to five specimens had the highest Youden index (ICM 3: 0.648; 4: 0.651; 5: 0.649) (IDSA 3: 0.627; 4: 0.629; 5: 0.625). CONCLUSION Three to six tissue specimens of the periprosthetic membrane and pseudocapsule should be collected at revision arthroplasty and analyzed by a pathologist experienced and skilled in interpreting periprosthetic tissue.Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2023;105-B(2):158-165.
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- Irene K Sigmund
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Centre for Medical Statistics, Informatics and Intelligent Systems, Institute of Medical Statistics, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pathology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- The Bone Infection Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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AIMS This study evaluated the definitions developed by the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) 2021, the International Consensus Meeting (ICM) 2018, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) 2013, for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). METHODS In this single-centre, retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data, patients with an indicated revision surgery after a total hip or knee arthroplasty were included between 2015 and 2020. A standardized diagnostic workup was performed, identifying the components of the EBJIS, ICM, and IDSA criteria in each patient. RESULTS Of 206 included patients, 101 (49%) were diagnosed with PJI with the EBJIS definition. IDSA and ICM diagnosed 99 (48%) and 86 (42%) as infected, respectively. A total of 84 cases (41%) had an infection based on all three criteria. In 15 cases (n = 15/206; 7%), PJI was present when applying only the IDSA and EBJIS criteria. No infection was detected by one definition alone. Inconclusive diagnoses occurred more frequently with the ICM criteria (n = 30/206; 15%) compared to EBJIS (likely infections: n = 16/206; 8%) (p = 0.029). A better preoperative performance of the EBJIS definition was seen compared with the ICM and IDSA definitions (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION The novel EBJIS definition identified all PJIs diagnosed by any other criteria. Use of the EBJIS definition significantly reduced the number of uncertain diagnoses, allowing easier clinical decision-making.Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2022;11(9):608-618.
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- Irene K Sigmund
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- The Bone Infection Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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Treichl SA, Ho WM, Steiger R, Grams AE, Rietzler A, Luger M, Gizewski ER, Thomé C, Petr O. Cerebral Energy Status and Altered Metabolism in Early Brain Injury After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Prospective 31P-MRS Pilot Study. Front Neurol 2022; 13:831537. [PMID: 35295831 PMCID: PMC8919991 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.831537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Acute changes of cerebral energy metabolism in early brain injury (EBI) after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) may play a crucial role for overall neurological outcome. However, direct detection of these alterations is limited. Phosphorous magnetic resonance spectroscopy (31P-MRS) is a molecular-based advanced neuroimaging technique allowing measurements of pathophysiological processes and tissue metabolism based on various phosphorous compound metabolites. This method may provide objective assessment of both primary and secondary changes. Objective The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility and the diagnostic potential of early 31P-MRS in aSAH. Methods Patients with aSAH treated for ruptured aneurysms between July 2016 and October 2017 were prospectively included in the study. 3-Tesla-MRI including 31P-MRS was performed within the first 72 h after hemorrhage. Data of the vascular territories of the anterior, middle, and posterior cerebral arteries (ACA, MCA, PCA) and the basal ganglia were separately analyzed and compared with data of a healthy age- and sex-matched control group. Phosphorous compound metabolites were quantified, and ratios of these metabolites were further evaluated. Influence of treatment modality, clinical conditions, and analgosedation were analyzed. Results Data of 13 patients were analyzed. 31P-MRS showed significant changes in cerebral energy metabolism after aSAH in all cerebrovascular territories. Both PCr/ATP and PCr/Pi ratio were notably increased (P < 0.001). Also, Pi/ATP was significantly decreased in all cerebrovascular territories (P = 0.014). PME/PDE ratio was overall significant decreased (P < 0.001). Conclusion 31P-MRS is a promising non-invasive imaging tool for the assessment of changes in energy metabolism after aSAH. It allows a detailed insight into EBI and seems to harbor a high potential for clinical practice.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
- *Correspondence: Ruth Steiger
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Neuroimaging Research Core Facility, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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Hillinger P, Mayr VD, Luger M, Tauber H, Luckner G, Morgenthaler NG, Dünser M, Jochberger S. The course of adrenomedullin and endothelin levels in patients with vasodilatory shock after cardiac surgery compared to patients after uncomplicated elective cardiac surgery. J Crit Care 2022; 69:154009. [PMID: 35183040 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2022.154009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to analyse the course of adrenomedullin (ADM) and endothelin-1 (ET-1) levels in patients with vasodilatory shock after cardiac surgery and to explore differences compared to patients after uncomplicated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. ADM and ET-1 are involved in the vasomotor response during vasodilatory shock. MATERIALS AND METHODS We included 32 patients with vasodilatory shock (study group) and 10 patients after uncomplicated CABG surgery (control group). Daily measurements of MR-proADM and CT-proET-1 (stable surrogate markers for ADM and ET-1) were collected during the first 7 postoperative days. RESULTS MR-proADM and CT-proET-1 levels were significantly elevated in the study group when compared to the control group. In addition, the course of both biomarkers was significantly different in the study versus control group. Higher levels of both biomarkers were associated with organ dysfunction (higher maximum multiple organ dysfunction score, acute kidney injury). CONCLUSIONS Significantly higher levels of MR-proADM and CT-proET-1 and a different course of both biomarkers were observed in patients with vasodilatory shock after cardiac surgery and seemed to be associated with organ dysfunction.
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- Petra Hillinger
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Landesklinik Hallein, Hallein, Austria
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Kepler University Hospital and Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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Sigmund IK, McNally MA, Luger M, Böhler C, Windhager R, Sulzbacher I. Diagnostic accuracy of neutrophil counts in histopathological tissue analysis in periprosthetic joint infection using the ICM, IDSA, and EBJIS criteria. Bone Joint Res 2021; 10:536-547. [PMID: 34409845 PMCID: PMC8414440 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.108.bjr-2021-0058.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Aims Histology is an established tool in diagnosing periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs). Different thresholds, using various infection definitions and histopathological criteria, have been described. This study determined the performance of different thresholds of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (≥ 5 PMN/HPF, ≥ 10 PMN/HPF, ≥ 23 PMN/10 HPF) , when using the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS), Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and the International Consensus Meeting (ICM) 2018 criteria for PJI. Methods A total of 119 patients undergoing revision total hip (rTHA) or knee arthroplasty (rTKA) were included. Permanent histology sections of periprosthetic tissue were evaluated under high power (400× magnification) and neutrophils were counted per HPF. The mean neutrophil count in ten HPFs was calculated (PMN/HPF). Based on receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and the z-test, thresholds were compared. Results Using the EBJIS criteria, a cut-off of ≥ five PMN/HPF showed a sensitivity of 93% (95% confidence interval (CI) 81 to 98) and specificity of 84% (95% CI 74 to 91). The optimal threshold when applying the IDSA and ICM criteria was ≥ ten PMN/HPF with sensitivities of 94% (95% CI 79 to 99) and 90% (95% CI 76 to 97), and specificities of 86% (95% CI 77 to 92) and 92% (95% CI 84 to 97), respectively. In rTKA, a better performance of histopathological analysis was observed in comparison with rTHA when using the IDSA criteria (p < 0.001). Conclusion With high accuracy, histopathological analysis can be supported as a confirmatory criterion in diagnosing periprosthetic joint infections. A threshold of ≥ five PMN/HPF can be recommended to distinguish between septic and aseptic loosening, with an increased possibility of detecting more infections caused by low-virulence organisms. However, neutrophil counts between one and five should be considered suggestive of infection and interpreted carefully in conjunction with other diagnostic test methods. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2021;10(8):536–547.
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- Irene K Sigmund
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pathology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Gasteiger L, Oswald E, Keplinger M, Putzer G, Luger M, Neururer S, Keller C, Moser B. A randomized trial comparing the Ambu® Aura-i™ and the Ambu® Aura Gain™ laryngeal mask as conduit for tracheal intubation in children. Minerva Anestesiol 2020; 86:1143-1150. [DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.20.14422-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Pinggera D, Luger M, Bürgler I, Bauer M, Thomé C, Petr O. Safety of Early MRI Examinations in Severe TBI: A Test Battery for Proper Patient Selection. Front Neurol 2020; 11:219. [PMID: 32373042 PMCID: PMC7179696 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction: Early magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides important information for management and prognosis in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI). Yet, optimal timing of MRI remains unknown. The aim of our study was to evaluate the safety of early MRI and to identify a method for appropriate patient selection to minimize adverse events related to the intrahospital transport (IHT) and the MRI examination. Methods: Twenty-six patients with sTBI [mean Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 6, range 3–8] admitted to our neurosurgical ICU from 03/2015 to 12/2017 and receiving at least one MRI within the first 14 days after initial traumatic event were prospectively included in the study. The following requirements were fulfilled for at least 4 h prior to anticipated MRI: MAP > 70 mmHg, aPCO2 30–40 mmHg, stable ICP < 25 mmHg. All relevant cardiopulmonary and cerebral parameters and medication were recorded. The following MRI sequences were performed: DWI, FLAIR, 3D T2-space, 3D T1 MPRAGE, 3D SWI, 3D TOF, pASL, and 1H/31P-MRS. Results: Four females and 22 males (aged 23–78 years, mean 46.4 years) with a median GCS on admission of 5 (range 3–8) were analyzed. In total, 40 IHTs were performed within the first 14 days (mean 6 days, range 1–14 days). Mean pre-MRI ICP was 14.1 mmHg (range 3–32 mmHg). The mean post-MRI ICP was 14.3 mmHg (range 3–29 mmHg), decreasing to a mean ICP of 13.2 mmHg after 1 h (range 3–29 mmHg). There were no significant differences in ICP measurements before and after MRI (p = 0.30). MAP remained stable with no significant changes during the entire IHT and MRI. No other adverse events were observed as well. Conclusion: Early MRI in acute severe TBI is feasible and safe. Yet, careful patient selection with prior adequate testing of cardiopulmonary and cerebral parameters is crucial to minimize transport- or examination-related morbidity.
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- Daniel Pinggera
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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Hoefer J, Luger M, Dal-Pont C, Culig Z, Schennach H, Jochberger S. The "Aging Factor" Eotaxin-1 (CCL11) Is Detectable in Transfusion Blood Products and Increases with the Donor's Age. Front Aging Neurosci 2017; 9:402. [PMID: 29249965 PMCID: PMC5717008 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2017.00402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: High blood levels of the chemokine eotaxin-1 (CCL11) have recently been associated with aging and dementia, as well as impaired memory and learning in humans. Importantly, eotaxin-1 was shown to pass the blood-brain-barrier (BBB) and has been identified as crucial mediator of decreased neurogenesis and cognitive impairment in young mice after being surgically connected to the vessel system of old animals in a parabiosis model. It thus has to be assumed that differences in eotaxin-1 levels between blood donors and recipients might influence cognitive functions also in humans. However, it is unknown if eotaxin-1 is stable during processing and storage of transfusion blood components. This study assesses eotaxin-1 concentrations in fresh-frozen plasma (FFP), erythrocyte concentrate (EC), and platelet concentrate (PC) in dependence of storage time as well as the donor’s age and gender. Methods: Eotaxin-1 was measured in FFP (n = 168), EC (n = 160) and PC (n = 8) ready-to-use for transfusion employing a Q-Plex immunoassay for eotaxin-1. Absolute quantification of eotaxin-1 was performed with Q-view software. Results: Eotaxin-1 was consistently detected at a physiological level in FFP and EC but not PC. Eotaxin-1 levels were comparable in male and female donors but increased significantly with rising age of donors in both, FFP and EC. Furthermore, eotaxin-1 was not influenced by storage time of either blood component. Finally, eotaxin-1 is subject to only minor fluctuations within one donor over a longer period of time. Conclusion: Eotaxin-1 is detectable and stable in FFP and EC and increases with donor’s age. Considering the presumed involvement in aging and cognitive malfunction, differences in donor- and recipient eotaxin-1 levels might affect mental factors after blood transfusion.
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- Julia Hoefer
- Experimental Urology, Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Central Institute for Blood Transfusion and Immunological Department, University Hospital of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Experimental Urology, Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Central Institute for Blood Transfusion and Immunological Department, University Hospital of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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Maier M, Luger M, Baubin M. Telephone assisted CPR: A literature review. Resuscitation 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2016.07.093] [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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Tülü S, Mulino M, Pinggera D, Luger M, Würtinger P, Grams A, Bodner T, Beer R, Helbok R, Matteucci-Gothe R, Unterhofer C, Gizewski E, Schmutzhard E, Thomé C, Ortler M. Remote ischemic preconditioning in the prevention of ischemic brain damage during intracranial aneurysm treatment (RIPAT): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2015; 16:594. [PMID: 26714784 PMCID: PMC4696326 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-015-1102-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The treatment of intracranial aneurysms may be associated with cerebral ischemia. We hypothesize that pre-interventional remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) reduces ischemic cerebral tissue damage in patients undergoing elective intracranial aneurysm treatment. METHODS/DESIGN This study is a single-center, prospective, randomized, double-blind explorative trial. Patients with an unruptured intracranial aneurysm admitted to Innsbruck Medical University Hospital for coiling or clipping will be consecutively randomized to either the intervention group (= RIPC by inflating an upper extremity blood-pressure cuff for 3 x 5 min to 200 mmHg) or the control group after induction of anesthesia. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to either the preconditioning group or the sham group using a random allocation sequence and block randomization. The precalculated sample size is n = 24 per group. The primary endpoint is the area-under-the-curve concentration of serum biomarkers (S100B, NSE, GFAP, MMP9, MBP, and cellular microparticles) in the first five days after treatment. Secondary endpoints are the number and volume of new ischemic lesions in magnetic resonance imaging and clinical outcome evaluated with the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, the modified Rankin Scale, and neuropsychological tests at six and twelve months. All outcome variables will be determined by observers blinded to group allocation. This study was approved by the local institutional Ethics Committee (UN5164), version 3.0 of the study protocol, dated 20 October 2013. DISCUSSION This study uses the elective treatment of intracranial aneurysms as a paradigmatic situation to explore the neuroprotective effects of RIPC. If effects are demonstrable in this pilot trial, a larger, prospective phase III trial will be considered.
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- Selma Tülü
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, 35, Anichstrasse, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, 35, Anichstrasse, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, 35, Anichstrasse, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Central Institute for Medical and Chemical Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Public Health and Health Technology Assessment, UMIT Health and Life Sciences University, Hall in Tirol, Austria.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, 35, Anichstrasse, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, 35, Anichstrasse, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, 35, Anichstrasse, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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Heidegger I, Höfer J, Luger M, Pichler R, Klocker H, Horninger W, Steiner E, Jochberger S, Culig Z. Is Eotaxin-1 a serum and urinary biomarker for prostate cancer detection and recurrence? Prostate 2015; 75:1904-9. [PMID: 26306920 DOI: 10.1002/pros.23086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2015] [Accepted: 08/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Eotaxin-1 (CCL11) is a protein expressed in various tissues influencing immunoregulatory processes by acting as selective eosinophil chemo-attractant. In prostate cancer (PCa), the expression and functional role of CCL11 have not been intensively investigated so far. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the diagnostic or prognostic potential of Eotaxin-1 in PCa patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS We analyzed serum from 140 patients who have undergone prostate biopsy due to elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels as well as serum of 20 individuals with PSA levels < 1ng/ml (healthy control group). Moreover, 40 urine samples were analyzed. A custom-made Q-Plex array ELISA (Quansys Biosciences) for the detection of Eotaxin-1 was performed and Q-View Software used for quantification. In addition, clinical courses of patients documented in our Prostate Biobank database were analyzed. ROC and survival analyses were used to determine the diagnostic and prognostic power of Eotaxin-1 levels. RESULTS Serum Eotaxin-1 levels were significantly decreased in PCa (P = 0.006) as well as in benign prostate hyperplasia (P = 0.0006) compared to the control group. ROC analysis revealed that Eotaxin-1 is a significant marker to distinguish PCa from disease-free prostate. Moreover, we found that Eotaxin-1 expression is significantly decreased in Gleason score (GS) 6 (P = 0.0135) and GS 8 (P = 0.0057) patients compared to samples of healthy men, respectively. However, PCa aggressiveness was not predictable by Eotaxin-1 levels. In line with serum analyses, urine Eotaxin-1 was significantly decreased in patients with PCa compared to cancer-free individuals (P = 0.0185) but was not different between cancers of different GS. Patientś follow-up analyses showed no significant correlation between serum Eotaxin-1 levels and time to biochemical recurrence. Survival analyses also revealed no significant changes in progression-free survival among low (≤ 112.2 pg/ml) and high (> 112.2 pg/ml) Eotaxin-1 serum levels. CONCLUSION Although this study has not established a prognostic role of Eotaxin-1 in PCa patients, this chemokine may serve as a diagnostic marker to distinguish between disease-free prostate and cancer.
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- Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
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Luger M, Edlinger M, Bohm K, Maurer A, Truhlar A, Baubin M. European Resuscitation Council Dispatch Centre Survey (EDiCeS). A survey on telephone-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Resuscitation 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2015.09.176] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Luger M, Schätzer M, Luger E, Hoppichler F. Impact of migration background on dietary behaviour, nutritional knowledge and BMI in Viennese schoolchildren. Appetite 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2014.12.086] [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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Groemer G, Sattler B, Weisleitner K, Hunger L, Kohstall C, Frisch A, Józefowicz M, Meszyński S, Storrie-Lombardi M, Bothe C, Boyd A, Dinkelaker A, Dissertori M, Fasching D, Fischer M, Föger D, Foresta L, Frischauf N, Fritsch L, Fuchs H, Gautsch C, Gerard S, Goetzloff L, Gołebiowska I, Gorur P, Groemer G, Groll P, Haider C, Haider O, Hauth E, Hauth S, Hettrich S, Jais W, Jones N, Taj-Eddine K, Karl A, Kauerhoff T, Khan MS, Kjeldsen A, Klauck J, Losiak A, Luger M, Luger T, Luger U, McArthur J, Moser L, Neuner J, Orgel C, Ori GG, Paternesi R, Peschier J, Pfeil I, Prock S, Radinger J, Ragonig C, Ramirez B, Ramo W, Rampey M, Sams A, Sams E, Sams S, Sandu O, Sans A, Sansone P, Scheer D, Schildhammer D, Scornet Q, Sejkora N, Soucek A, Stadler A, Stummer F, Stumptner W, Taraba M, Tlustos R, Toferer E, Turetschek T, Winter E, Zanella-Kux K. Field trial of a dual-wavelength fluorescent emission (L.I.F.E.) instrument and the Magma White rover during the MARS2013 Mars analog mission. Astrobiology 2014; 14:391-405. [PMID: 24823800 DOI: 10.1089/ast.2013.1081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Abstract We have developed a portable dual-wavelength laser fluorescence spectrometer as part of a multi-instrument optical probe to characterize mineral, organic, and microbial species in extreme environments. Operating at 405 and 532 nm, the instrument was originally designed for use by human explorers to produce a laser-induced fluorescence emission (L.I.F.E.) spectral database of the mineral and organic molecules found in the microbial communities of Earth's cryosphere. Recently, our team had the opportunity to explore the strengths and limitations of the instrument when it was deployed on a remote-controlled Mars analog rover. In February 2013, the instrument was deployed on board the Magma White rover platform during the MARS2013 Mars analog field mission in the Kess Kess formation near Erfoud, Morocco. During these tests, we followed tele-science work flows pertinent to Mars surface missions in a simulated spaceflight environment. We report on the L.I.F.E. instrument setup, data processing, and performance during field trials. A pilot postmission laboratory analysis determined that rock samples acquired during the field mission exhibited a fluorescence signal from the Sun-exposed side characteristic of chlorophyll a following excitation at 405 nm. A weak fluorescence response to excitation at 532 nm may have originated from another microbial photosynthetic pigment, phycoerythrin, but final assignment awaits development of a comprehensive database of mineral and organic fluorescence spectra. No chlorophyll fluorescence signal was detected from the shaded underside of the samples.
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- Gernot Groemer
- 1 Institute of Ecology, University of Innsbruck , Innsbruck, Austria
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Groemer G, Soucek A, Frischauf N, Stumptner W, Ragonig C, Sams S, Bartenstein T, Häuplik-Meusburger S, Petrova P, Evetts S, Sivenesan C, Bothe C, Boyd A, Dinkelaker A, Dissertori M, Fasching D, Fischer M, Föger D, Foresta L, Fritsch L, Fuchs H, Gautsch C, Gerard S, Goetzloff L, Gołebiowska I, Gorur P, Groemer G, Groll P, Haider C, Haider O, Hauth E, Hauth S, Hettrich S, Jais W, Jones N, Taj-Eddine K, Karl A, Kauerhoff T, Khan MS, Kjeldsen A, Klauck J, Losiak A, Luger M, Luger T, Luger U, McArthur J, Moser L, Neuner J, Orgel C, Ori GG, Paternesi R, Peschier J, Pfeil I, Prock S, Radinger J, Ramirez B, Ramo W, Rampey M, Sams A, Sams E, Sandu O, Sans A, Sansone P, Scheer D, Schildhammer D, Scornet Q, Sejkora N, Stadler A, Stummer F, Taraba M, Tlustos R, Toferer E, Turetschek T, Winter E, Zanella-Kux K. The MARS2013 Mars analog mission. Astrobiology 2014; 14:360-376. [PMID: 24823799 DOI: 10.1089/ast.2013.1062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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We report on the MARS2013 mission, a 4-week Mars analog field test in the northern Sahara. Nineteen experiments were conducted by a field crew in Morocco under simulated martian surface exploration conditions, supervised by a Mission Support Center in Innsbruck, Austria. A Remote Science Support team analyzed field data in near real time, providing planning input for the management of a complex system of field assets; two advanced space suit simulators, four robotic vehicles, an emergency shelter, and a stationary sensor platform in a realistic work flow were coordinated by a Flight Control Team. A dedicated flight planning group, external control centers for rover tele-operations, and a biomedical monitoring team supported the field operations. A 10 min satellite communication delay and other limitations pertinent to human planetary surface activities were introduced. The fields of research for the experiments were geology, human factors, astrobiology, robotics, tele-science, exploration, and operations research. This paper provides an overview of the geological context and environmental conditions of the test site and the mission architecture, in particular the communication infrastructure emulating the signal travel time between Earth and Mars. We report on the operational work flows and the experiments conducted, including a deployable shelter prototype for multiple-day extravehicular activities and contingency situations.
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Groemer G, Foresta L, Turetschek T, Bothe C, Boyd A, Dinkelaker A, Dissertori M, Fasching D, Fischer M, Föger D, Frischauf N, Fritsch L, Fuchs H, Gautsch C, Gerard S, Goetzloff L, Gołebiowska I, Gorur P, Groemer G, Groll P, Haider C, Haider O, Hauth E, Hauth S, Hettrich S, Jais W, Jones N, Taj-Eddine K, Karl A, Kauerhoff T, Khan MS, Kjeldsen A, Klauck J, Losiak A, Luger M, Luger T, Luger U, McArthur J, Moser L, Neuner J, Orgel C, Ori GG, Paternesi R, Peschier J, Pfeil I, Prock S, Radinger J, Ragonig C, Ramirez B, Ramo W, Rampey M, Sams A, Sams E, Sams S, Sandu O, Sans A, Sansone P, Scheer D, Schildhammer D, Scornet Q, Sejkora N, Soucek A, Stadler A, Stummer F, Stumptner W, Taraba M, Tlustos R, Toferer E, Winter E, Zanella-Kux K. A case for using ground-based thermal inertia measurements to detect Martian caves. Astrobiology 2014; 14:431-437. [PMID: 24823802 DOI: 10.1089/ast.2013.1063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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: 06/03/2023]
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Martian caves are regarded as one of the most interesting locations in which to search for life on the planet. Data obtained during the MARS2013 expedition at Hamar Laghdad Ridge in the Tafilalt region of Morocco indicate that even small cavities can display thermal behavior that is characteristic for caves. For example, temperature in a cavity equaled 14°C±0.1°C before sunrise, which was higher than the temperature of the ambient air (10°C±0.1°C) and proximate rocks (9°C±0.1°C) at the same time. Within 30 min after sunrise, when the temperature of surrounding rocks corresponded to 15°C, this thermal relationship reversed. Measurements were conducted under simulated spaceflight conditions, including near-real-time interpretation of data that were acquired in a complex flight planning environment. We conclude that using ground-based thermal contrast measurements, in 7-14 μm band before and after sunset, is an effective method for Mars astronauts to identify caves, possibly superior to usage of space-based or ground-penetrating data.
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- Gernot Groemer
- 1 Austrian Space Forum, Innsbruck Office , Innsbruck, Austria
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Luger M, Wilhelm H. [Visual field loss during pregnancy]. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2013; 230:1119-21. [PMID: 24243474 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1350688] [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: 10/26/2022]
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- M Luger
- Augenheilkunde, Allgemeines Krankenhaus der Stadt Linz, Österreich
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Luger M, Holstein B, Schindler K, Kruschitz R, Ludvik B. Feasibility and Efficacy of an Isocaloric High-Protein vs. Standard Diet on Insulin Requirement, Body Weight and Metabolic Parameters in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes on Insulin Therapy. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2013; 121:286-94. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1341472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- M. Luger
- Department of Medicine 3, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Medicine 3, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Medicine 3, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Medicine 3, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- M Luger
- Odyssey House McGrath Foundation, PO Box 476, Kings Cross NSW 2011, Sydney, Australia
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Schmidt F, Dax W, Luger M. Experiences with the parallelisation of Monte Carlo problems. Progress in Nuclear Energy 1990. [DOI: 10.1016/0149-1970(90)90031-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Steinrück HP, Luger M, Winkler A, Rendulic KD. Adsorption probabilities of H2 and D2 on various flat and stepped nickel surfaces. Phys Rev B Condens Matter 1985; 32:5032-5037. [PMID: 9937709 DOI: 10.1103/physrevb.32.5032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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