Frontiers in Neurology, 2020 Background and Purpose: Inflammation plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). The role of β2-microglobulin (β2M) as a potential initiator of the inflammatory response in AIS is unclear. The purpose of this study was to
Fu-yong Hu +10 more
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A New Design Concept for 2-Stroke Aircraft Diesel Engines
Energy Procedia, 2014 AbstractHigh power density, low weight, compact dimensions, high efficiency as well as reliability are the key factors in designing and dimensioning piston engines for General Aviation and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) power plants. Despite of new available technologies, conventional solutions are still struggling to fulfill simultaneously all those ...
CANTORE, Giuseppe +2 more
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Low NT-proBNP levels in overweight and obese patients do not rule out a diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction [PDF]
, 2018 Background Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a heterogeneous syndrome that presents clinicians with a diagnostic challenge. The use of natriuretic peptides to exclude a diagnosis of HFpEF has been proposed.
Abbate, Antonio +9 more
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Study of a MEMS-based Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor with adjustable pupil sampling for astronomical adaptive optics [PDF]
, 2008 We introduce a Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor for adaptive optics that enables dynamic control of the spatial sampling of an incoming wavefront using a segmented mirror microelectrical mechanical systems (MEMS) device.
Baranec, Christoph, Dekany, Richard
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Cross-sectional and prospective associations between cognitive appraisals and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms following stroke [PDF]
, 2008 This study examined cross-sectional and prospective associations between cognitive appraisals and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following stroke.
Barton, J., Field, E.L., Norman, P.
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Modeling Stroke Diagnosis with the Use of Intelligent Techniques [PDF]
, 2008 The purpose of this work is to test the efficiency of specific intelligent classification algorithms when dealing with the domain of stroke medical diagnosis. The dataset consists of patient records of the ”Acute Stroke Unit”, Alexandra Hospital, Athens,
Ampazis , Nikolaos +4 more
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Compound cycle engine for helicopter application [PDF]
The Compound Cycle Engine (CCE) is a highly turbocharged, power compounded, ultra-high power density, light-weight diesel engine. The turbomachinery is similar to a moderate pressure ratio, free power turbine engine and the diesel core is high speed and ...
Castor, Jere G.
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Biomarkers for the detection of covert atrial fibrillation after ischemic stroke: NT-proBNP or BNP?
Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular DiseasesBackground: Atrial fibrillation often leads to ischemic stroke. For secondary prevention, clinicians typically switch from antiplatelet to anticoagulant therapy for patients with confirmed atrial fibrillation.
Hiroshi Shiroto, MD, PhD. +1 more
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Neuropsychological Outcomes of U.S. Veterans with Report of Remote Blast-Related Concussion and Current Psychopathology [PDF]
, 2012 This study explored whether remote blast-related MTBI and/or current Axis I psychopathology contribute to neuropsychological outcomes among OEF/OIF veterans with varied combat histories.
Arbisi, Paul A. +9 more
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Computer program for a four-cylinder-Stirling-engine controls simulation [PDF]
A four cylinder Stirling engine, transient engine simulation computer program is presented. The program is intended for controls analysis. The associated engine model was simplified to shorten computer calculation time.
Daniels, C. J., Lorenzo, C. F.
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