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The application of FTIR microspectroscopy in a non-invasive and non-destructi...
Abstract The potential of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) microspectroscopy, to inform the study and conservation of mineralised excavated textiles is discussed, highlighted... -
Patternable particle microarray utilizing controllable particle delivery
Abstract In this study, we demonstrate an on-demand delivering and sequential arraying of single microparticles utilizing multiple pneumatic pressure-driven elastomer valves and... -
Synthesis of graphene oxide-quaternary ammonium nanocomposite with synergisti...
Abstract Background Bacterial infection is one of the most common complications in burn, trauma, and chronic refractory wounds and is an impediment to healing. The frequent... -
Minimally invasive dual incision with mini plate internal fixation improves o...
Abstract Background Calcaneal Sanders type III or higher fractures traditionally have been treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF); however, ORIF has associated... -
The WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist implementation: impact on the prescription ...
Abstract Background Preeclampsia is a relatively frequent condition during pregnancy and childbirth. The administration of magnesium sulphate as a prophylactic and treatment... -
Performance of Nano-Submicron-Stripe Pd Thin-Film Temperature Sensors
Abstract Dozens of small dual-beam thin-film temperature sensors with a total width down to 430 nm were fabricated and tested. The sensors were all made from 90-nm-thick Pd thin... -
Fecal metatranscriptomics of macaques with idiopathic chronic diarrhea reveal...
Abstract Background Idiopathic chronic diarrhea (ICD) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality among juvenile rhesus macaques. Characterized by chronic inflammation of the... -
Inhibition of Salmonella Typhimurium adhesion, invasion, and intracellular su...
Abstract Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium infects intestinal epithelia and macrophages, which is prevented by inhibiting adhesion and cell invasion. This study aimed to... -
Beyond the two compartments Petri-dish: optimising growth promotion and induc...
Abstract Background Bacterial volatiles promote plant growth and elicit immunity responses in plants grown in two-compartment Petri dishes. Due to the limitations of bacterial... -
Monitoring of argatroban and lepirudin anticoagulation in critically ill pati...
Abstract Background Argatroban or lepirudin anticoagulation therapy in patients with heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) or HIT suspect is typically monitored using the... -
The Ussing chamber system for measuring intestinal permeability in health and...
Abstract Background The relationship between intestinal epithelial integrity and the development of intestinal disease is of increasing interest. A reduction in mucosal... -
4D tracking of clinical seminal samples for quantitative characterization of ...
In this paper we investigate the use of a digital holographic microscope, with partial spatial coherent illumination, for the automated detection and tracking of spermatozoa.... -
Transfer of ‘pure’ on-axis spin angular momentum to the absorptive particle u...
Optical tweezers system has aggrandized the understanding of the light-matter interaction and is used frequently to transfer angular momentum of light to microscopic particles.... -
A prospective, randomized study of Toremifene vs. tamoxifen for the treatment...
Abstract Background Toremifene (TOR) is a selective oestrogen receptor modulator (SERM) and has comparable efficacy to that of tamoxifen (TAM) in breast cancer patients. Herein,... -
Preclinical in vivo application of 152Tb-DOTANOC: a radiolanthanide for PET i...
Abstract Background Terbium has attracted the attention of researchers and physicians due to the existence of four medically interesting radionuclides, potentially useful for... -
Probabilistic modelling of prospective environmental concentrations of gold n...
Abstract Background The use of gold nanoparticles (Au-NP) based medical applications is rising due to their unique physical and chemical properties. Diagnostic devices based on... -
A systematic review of the measurement properties of patient reported outcome...
Abstract Background Ankle fractures are painful and debilitating injuries that pose a significant burden to society and healthcare systems. Patient reported outcome measures... -
Role of mesenchymal stem cells, their derived factors, and extracellular vesi...
Abstract Liver failure is a severe clinical syndrome with a poor prognosis. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation has emerged as a new intervention in treating liver... -
MammaPrint guides treatment decisions in breast Cancer: results of the IMPACt...
Abstract Background Increased usage of genomic risk assessment assays suggests increased reliance on data provided by these assays to guide therapy decisions. The current study... -
Vascular assessment techniques of podiatrists in Australia and New Zealand: a...
Abstract Background Podiatrists play a central role in conducting non-invasive vascular assessment in the lower extremity. This involves screening for signs and symptoms of...
