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Diagnostic value of kappa free light chain index in patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis – a multicentre study

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology, 2023
BackgroundKappa free light chains (κ-FLC) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are an emerging biomarker in multiple sclerosis (MS).ObjectiveTo investigate whether κ-FLC index has similar diagnostic value in patients with primary progressive multiple ...
Harald Hegen   +20 more
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A sensitive technology for a sensitive challenge [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Accessibility and Design for All, 2012
This paper deals with technology and its applications for an ageing population. It aims at discussing the issues raised by such a relationship and highlights healthcare-related designs. It questions the notion of product acceptance and points out some challenges that need to be met by designers and engineers.
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The contribution of new methods in cytology for increasing sensitivity in the diagnosis of extrahepatic bile duct lesions

open access: yesBiomedical Papers, 2023
The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature pertaining to cytology of extrahepatic bile ducts. A search using the keywords "biliary brush cytology" was conducted in the PubMed database, with a focus on recent ...
Daniela Kurfurstova   +3 more
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Dual Photonic–Phononic Crystal Slot Nanobeam with Gradient Cavity for Liquid Sensing

open access: yesCrystals, 2020
A dual photonic–phononic crystal slot nanobeam with a gradient cavity for liquid sensing is proposed and analyzed using the finite-element method. Based on the photonic and phononic crystals with mode bandgaps, both optical and acoustic waves can be ...
Nan-Nong Huang   +8 more
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Cystic Fibrosis Cases Missed by Newborn Bloodspot Screening—Towards a Consistent Definition and Data Acquisition

open access: yesInternational Journal of Neonatal Screening, 2023
Repeated European surveys of newborn bloodspot screening (NBS) have shown varied strategies for collecting missed cases, and information on data collection differs among countries/regions, hampering data comparison.
Anne Munck   +12 more
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Cross-Polarization Optical Coherence Tomography for Brain Tumor Imaging

open access: yesFrontiers in Oncology, 2019
This paper considers valuable visual assessment criteria for distinguishing between tumorous and non-tumorous tissues, intraoperatively, using cross-polarization OCT (CP OCT)—OCT with a functional extension, that enables detection of the polarization ...
Konstantin S. Yashin   +11 more
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Numerical Analysis of Midinfrared D-Shaped Photonic-Crystal-Fiber Sensor Based on Surface-Plasmon-Resonance Effect for Environmental Monitoring

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2020
An exciting prospect for the sensing community is the potential of midinfrared fiber sensors. Taking advantage of the design flexibility of photonic crystal fiber and the high excitation loss of gold layers, a high-performance midinfrared D-shaped sensor
Nan Chen   +4 more
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Comparison of Two Commercially Available qPCR Kits for the Detection of Candida auris

open access: yesJournal of Fungi, 2021
Candida auris is an emerging pathogen with resistance to many commonly used antifungal agents. Infections with C. auris require rapid and reliable detection methods to initiate successful medical treatment and contain hospital outbreaks.
Janko Sattler   +7 more
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Effects of Different Contact Lens Designs on Visual Quality Among the Soft Spherical Contact Lens Users

open access: yesTürk Oftalmoloji Dergisi, 2013
Purpose: To evaluate the effects of different lens designs on visual quality among soft spherical contact lens users. Material and Method: Forty eyes of twenty patients from our contact lens unit were included in this study.
Mustafa Demir   +2 more
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Deeply Integrated GNSS/Gyro Attitude Determination System

open access: yesSensors, 2020
Attitude determination systems based on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) work on principle of phase interferometer, using multiple receiving antennas.
Alexander Perov, Alexander Shatilov
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