SIMPLE: Stable Increased-throughput Multi-hop Protocol for Link Efficiency in Wireless Body Area Networks [PDF]
In this work, we propose a reliable, power efficient and high throughput routing protocol for Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs). We use multi-hop topology to achieve minimum energy consumption and longer network lifetime.
Gull, M. +5 more
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Enteral feeding pumps: efficacy, safety, and patient acceptability. [PDF]
Enteral feeding is a long established practice across pediatric and adult populations, to enhance nutritional intake and prevent malnutrition. Despite recognition of the importance of nutrition within the modern health agenda, evaluation of the efficacy ...
King, L, White, H
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The Port Delivery System with ranibizumab: a new paradigm for long-acting retinal drug delivery
The Port Delivery System with ranibizumab (PDS) is an innovative intraocular drug delivery system designed for the continuous delivery of ranibizumab into the vitreous for 6 months and beyond.
Shrirang V. Ranade +9 more
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Physiological monitoring in the complex multimorbid heart failure patient - Conclusions. [PDF]
Comorbidities are increasingly recognized as crucial components of the heart failure syndrome. Main specific challenges are polypharmacy, poor adherence to treatments, psychological aspects, and the need of monitoring after discharge.
Böhm, M +4 more
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Implementation of a continuous delivery pipeline for enterprise architecture model evolution
The discipline of enterprise architecture (EA) is an established approach to model and manage the interaction of business processes and IT in an organization.
Alex R. Sabau +2 more
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Software and information systems have become a core competency for every business in this connected world. Any enhancement in software delivery and operations will tremendously impact businesses and society. Sustainable software development is one of the
Gopalakrishnan Sriraman, Shriram R.
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Optical fiber taper coupling and high-resolution wavelength tuning of microdisk resonators at cryogenic temperatures [PDF]
A system for studying microcavity resonators at cryogenic temperatures (~10 K) through evanescent coupling via optical fiber taper waveguides is reported, and efficient fiber coupling to AlGaAs microdisk cavities with embedded quantum dots is ...
Kartik Srinivasan +2 more
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Why do ‘OFF’ periods still occur during continuous drug delivery in Parkinson’s disease?
Continuous drug delivery (CDD) is used in moderately advanced and late-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD) to control motor and non-motor fluctuations (‘OFF’ periods).
Silvia Rota +8 more
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Laser-assisted photoporation : fundamentals, technological advances and applications [PDF]
Laser-assisted photoporation is a promising technique that is receiving increasing attention for the delivery of membrane impermeable nanoscopic substances into living cells.
Braeckmans, Kevin +5 more
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Background Research suggests that birth companionship, and in particular, continuous support during labor and delivery, can improve women’s childbirth experience and birth outcomes.
Patience Afulani +3 more
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