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1436: Beneficial Effects of up to One Year with Intraprostatic Botulinum Toxin Type a Injection on Luts and Quality of Life in BPH Patients (2006)

You have accessJournal of UrologyPodium, Tuesday, May 23, 2006, 3:30 - 5:30 pm1 Apr 20061436: Beneficial Effects of up to One Year with Intraprostatic Botulinum Toxin Type a Injection on Luts and Quality of Life in BPH Patients Yao-Chi Chuang, Po-Hui Chiang, Kaohsiung Hsien, Naoki Yoshimura, Fernando Demiguel, and Michael B. Chancellor Yao-Chi ChuangYao-Chi Chuang More articles by this author , Po-Hui ChiangPo-Hui Chiang More articles by this author , Kaohsiung HsienKaohsiung Hsien More articles by this author , Naoki YoshimuraNaoki Yoshimura More articles by this author , Fernando DemiguelFernando Demiguel More articles by this author , and Michael B. ChancellorMichael B. Chancellor More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(18)33640-1AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail "1436: Beneficial Effects of up to One Year with Intraprostatic Botulinum Toxin Type a Injection on Luts and Quality of Life in BPH Patients." The Journal of Urology, 175(4S), p. 464 © 2016 by American Urological AssociationFiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited byChuang Y and Chancellor M (2018) The Application of Botulinum Toxin in the ProstateJournal of Urology, VOL. 176, NO. 6, (2375-2382), Online publication date: 1-Dec-2006. Volume 175Issue 4SApril 2006Page: 464 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2016 by American Urological AssociationMetricsAuthor Information Yao-Chi Chuang More articles by this author Po-Hui Chiang More articles by this author Kaohsiung Hsien More articles by this author Naoki Yoshimura More articles by this author Fernando Demiguel More articles by this author Michael B. Chancellor More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...
Junction properties of nitrogen‐doped ZnO thin films (2008)

Abstract ZnO‐based p‐n homojunctions, comprised of N‐doped p‐type ZnO and Al‐doped n‐type ZnO layers, were fabricated on n‐Si substrates by atmospheric pressure mist chemical vapor deposition. In/Au metals were deposited on the top of the p‐ZnO layer and on the bottom of the n‐Si substrate to form Ohmic contacts. The n‐Si substrate could serve as a good electrode. The current‐voltage measurements at room temperature showed apparent rectifying behavior for the ZnO p‐n homojunction, with a turn‐on voltage of about 3.8 V under forward bias and a hard breakdown under reverse bias. The time‐dependent instability after fabrication was attributed to the degradation of p‐type conducting of the ZnO:N layer. (© 2008 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH &amp; Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
Synthesis and Catalytic Applications of an Extended Range of Tethered Ruthenium(II)/η6-Arene/Diamine Complexes (2014)

A series of novel enantiopure Ru(II) complexes containing a chiral diamine and η6-arene connected by a tethering group have been prepared and were evaluated in the asymmetric reductions of a range of ketones. Changes to the level of steric hindrance and the addition of an electron-withdrawing functionality on the sulfonyl group have a significant effect on the reactivity and enantioselectivity of the catalysts.
Phase noise measurement of multiwavelength coherent comb generator (2002)

We characterize the phase coherence of the longitudinal modes by electric field correlations of the modelocked pulse train. Pulses with arbitrary delay are correlated by using a Michelson interferometer.
Edge‐Plane‐Rich Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Nanoneedles and Efficient Metal‐Free Electrocatalysts (2012)

CNN News: N-dotierte Kohlenstoffnanonadeln (CNNs) entstehen bei der Selbstorganisation von Kern-Schale-Nanostrukturen und -Nanoreaktoren um Cellulosenanonadeln mit anschließender Graphitisierung. Die Nanonadeln (siehe Bild) sind durch gut organisierte graphitische Multischichten und große Anteile N-dotierter Kantenebenen charakterisiert. Die Materialien sind effiziente metallfreie Elektrokatalysatoren der Hydrazinoxidation.
Considerations for the use of AC induction motors on variable frequency controllers in high performance applications (2003)

Until recently the majority of AC variable speed drives have been applied to variable torque, pump and fan applications. Advances in drive technology have led to the use of induction motors in high performance applications that exceed the capability of motors designed for operation on sine-wave power. These applications, which have traditionally been served by DC systems, have created the need for definite purpose AC induction motors designed specifically for operation on adjustable frequency controllers. A discussion is presented of the considerations for a successful application and the limitations of standard motor designs are highlighted.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">&gt;</ETX>
Improved Functionality and Performance in Photonic Integrated Circuits (2006)

With the continued maturation of InP-based photonic ICs, improvements in their functionality, performance, and reliability are evolving. High-performance single-chip transmitters, receivers, sensors, transceivers, and wavelength converters that integrate numerous components have been demonstrated. Here we summarize results of integrated widely-tunable transmitters using two different integration platforms.
[New psychopharmacological approaches in mental health as applied by the Israel Defense Forces]. (2000)

In the past decade there have been far-reaching developments in psychopharmacology. Previously, only a few classes of medication were at the disposal of psychiatrists, as many had serious side effects that limited their use. Now our psychopharmacological armamentarium has grown considerably, allowing for greater choice of treatment in the military. We review these developments, and discuss the special considerations to be taken into account when treating soldiers with psychiatric medication. We discuss suitable medication for ongoing outpatient treatment, as well as the standard list of medication currently used by units deployed in the field. Advances in psychopharmacologic treatment should enable more soldiers to serve safely in the military with fewer restrictions on their duties.
VHL INDUCES EPITHELIAL TO MESENCHYMAL TRANSITION (EMT) IN AN NF -κ B DEPENDENT MANNER (2009)

You have accessJournal of Urology1 Apr 2009VHL INDUCES EPITHELIAL TO MESENCHYMAL TRANSITION (EMT) IN AN NF-κB DEPENDENT MANNER Matthew Rettig, Jiabin An, Huiren Liu, Arie S Belldegrun, and Allan J Pantuck Matthew RettigMatthew Rettig More articles by this author , Jiabin AnJiabin An More articles by this author , Huiren LiuHuiren Liu More articles by this author , Arie S BelldegrunArie S Belldegrun More articles by this author , and Allan J PantuckAllan J Pantuck More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(09)60106-3AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail "VHL INDUCES EPITHELIAL TO MESENCHYMAL TRANSITION (EMT) IN AN NF-κB DEPENDENT MANNER." The Journal of Urology, 181(4S), p. 34 © 2009 by American Urological AssociationFiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 181Issue 4SApril 2009Page: 34 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2009 by American Urological AssociationMetricsAuthor Information Matthew Rettig More articles by this author Jiabin An More articles by this author Huiren Liu More articles by this author Arie S Belldegrun More articles by this author Allan J Pantuck More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...
Mitochondrial dynamics and quantification of mitochondria‐derived vesicles in cardiomyoblasts using structured illumination microscopy (2021)

Mitochondria are essential energy-providing organelles of particular importance in energy-demanding tissue such as the heart. The production of mitochondria-derived vesicles (MDVs) is a cellular mechanism by which cells ensure a healthy pool of mitochondria. These vesicles are small and fast-moving objects not easily captured by imaging. In this work, we have tested the ability of the optical super-resolution technique 3DSIM to capture high-resolution images of MDVs. We optimized the imaging conditions both for high-speed video microscopy and fixed-cell imaging and analysis. From the 3DSIM videos, we observed an abundance of MDVs and many dynamic mitochondrial tubules. The density of MDVs in cells was compared for cells under normal growth conditions and cells during metabolic perturbation. Our results indicate a higher abundance of MDVs in H9c2 cells during glucose deprivation compared with cells under normal growth conditions. Furthermore, the results reveal a large untapped potential of 3DSIM in MDV research.
An agent-based approach to knowledge management (2002)

Traditional approaches to knowledge management are essentially limited to document management. However, much knowledge in organizations or communities resides in an informal social network and may be accessed only by asking the right people. This paper describes MARS, a multiagent referral system for knowledge management. MARS assigns a software agent to each user. The agents facilitate their users' interactions and help manage their personal social networks. Moreover, the agents cooperate with one another by giving and taking referrals to help their users find the right parties to contact for a specific knowledge need.
Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting Using a Residual Convolutional Neural Network (2019)

Conventional dictionary matching based MR Fingerprinting (MRF) reconstruction approaches suffer from time-consuming operations that map temporal MRF signals to quantitative tissue parameters. In this paper, we design a 1-D residual convolutional neural network to perform the signature-to-parameter mapping in order to improve inference speed and accuracy. In particular, a 1-D convolutional neural network with shortcuts, a.k.a skip connections, for residual learning is developed using a TensorFlow platform. To avoid the requirement for a large amount of MRF data, the designed network is trained on synthesized MRF data simulated with the Bloch equations and fast imaging with steady state precession (FISP) sequences. The proposed approach was validated on both synthetic data and phantom data generated from a healthy subject. The reconstruction performance demonstrates a significantly improved speed - only 1.6s for reconstructing a pair of T1/T2 maps of size 128 × 128 - 50× faster than the original dictionary matching based method. The better performance was also confirmed by improved signal to noise ratio (SNR) and reduced root mean square error (RMSE). Furthermore, it is more compact to store a network instead of a large dictionary.
Preoperative and Intraoperative Predictors of Postoperative Morbidity, Poor Graft Function, and Early Rejection in 190 Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation (2001)

Adverse outcome occurs frequently after liver transplantation, usually involves multiple organ systems, and is predicted in part by several preoperative and intraoperative factors.
Aggregation of clans to speed-up solving linear systems on parallel architectures (2021)

The paper further refines the clan composition technique that is considered a way of matrix partitioning into a union of block-diagonal and block-column matrices. This enables solving the individual systems for each horizontal block on a separate computing node, followed by solving the composition system. The size of minimal clans, obtained as a result of matrix decomposition, varies considerably. For load balancing, early versions of ParAd software were using dynamic scheduling of jobs. The present paper studies a task of static balancing the clan size. Rather good results are obtained using a fast bin packing algorithm with the first fit on a sorted array which are considerably improved applying a multi-objective graph partitioning with software package METIS. Aggregation of clans allows us to obtain up to three times extra speed-up, including systems over fields of real numbers, on matrices from Model Checking Contest and Matrix Market.
Bridge Rail Analysis and Crash Testing (2007)

The original objective of the proposed research study is to determine if PennDOT's Structure Mounted Guide Rail (SMR) Bridge Barrier meets the requirements of NCHRP Report 350 Test Level 3. Prior to performing the crash testing, nonlinear, dynamic, finite element modeling with LS-DYNA was performed on the bridge rail system. Results from this modeling effort allowed the team to examine a range of the barrier's performance characteristics, and enabled the research team to make reasonable assessments for improving the performance of the barrier during the actual crash testing. The research team performed parametric investigations that examined four parameters: the Post Strength, W-Beam Stiffness, Connection Bolt Strength and the Post Anchor Bolt Strength. From the modeling effort, the team proposed necessary recommendations for modifying the existing bridge rail to enhance the probability of a successful crash test. After review of the results from the LS-DYNA computer simulation, the research team implemented changes into the standard bridge rail design to improve the crash performance of the barrier system. After review of those modifications, the research team concluded that the probability of success for TL-3 was very high. As a result, the team decided to perform the crash test with respect to TL-4 requirements. A full-scale crash test installation was then constructed with the proposed changes. NCHRP Report 350 test designation 4-12 was performed on the modified PennDOT Structure Mounted Guide Rail Bridge Barrier. This test involved a 17,636 lb (8000 kg) single-unit truck impacting the critical impact point of the length of need at a speed of 500 mi/h (80 km/h) and an angle of 15 degrees. The details of the system, description of the crash test procedures and results, and assessment of the crash test are reported herein. According to the results of the full-scale crash test, the PennDOT Structure Mounted Guide Rail Bridge Barrier marginally passed the requirement for NCHRP Report 350 test designation 4-12.
The Effect of Intertemporal Speculation on the Outcomes in Seller Posted Offer Auction Markets (1981)

This paper extends the experimental examination of posted offer auction markets to a market with intertemporal speculators. Previous experimental results demonstrate that posted offer markets induce inefficiencies, and also an income distribution that works to the disadvantage of those facing posted prices. The results of this paper suggest that these properties of the posted offer institution hold in the presence of intertemporal speculation.
New web-based interactive e-learning in power electronics and electrical machines (2002)

This paper introduces a new software tool for teaching power electronics and electrical machines. The tool consists of HTML text where small programs in form of Java-applets are inserted which are used for interactive animation, simulation and design of power electronic circuits and/or electrical machines. The whole tool does need just a standard Web-browser, is fully independent of the underlying operating system, also no installation is necessary, and all interactive Java-programs are written with the focus on very easy usage. Therefore, the tool can be accessed via the World Wide Web and/or by a CD-ROM in stand-alone PCs by students and professionals. Since the Java-programs are simple to handle, a student can immediately start working with the programs and can fully concentrate on the theory of the problem instead of studying help-manuals. Because of the underlying software technology, the tool can be used for online learning and can be easily integrated into an e-learning platform for distance learning. It can be also used in the traditional classroom with laptop and beamer, via Internet or CD-ROM. Therefore, it can be integrated in a course making use of other modern technologies like video, slide-shows or sound-clips. It can be used by professionals or students for self-study. The focus of this paper is on the introduction of the usage and the technology of this new e-learning software tool which is optimized for education in power electronics and electrical machines. It is not about certain teaching techniques.
Crucial sequences within the Epstein-Barr virus TP1 promoter for EBNA2-mediated transactivation and interaction of EBNA2 with its responsive element (1994)

EBNA2 is one of the few genes of Epstein-Barr virus which are necessary for immortalization of human primary B lymphocytes. The EBNA2 protein acts as a transcriptional activator of several viral and cellular genes. For the TP1 promoter, we have shown previously that an EBNA2-responsive element (EBNA2RE) between -258 and -177 relative to the TP1 RNA start site is necessary and sufficient for EBNA2-mediated transactivation and that it binds EBNA2 through a cellular factor. To define the critical cis elements within this region, we cloned EBNA2RE mutants in front of the TP1 minimal promoter fused to the reporter gene for luciferase. Transactivation by EBNA2 was tested by transfection of these mutants in the absence and presence of an EBNA2 expression vector into the established B-cell line BL41-P3HR-1. The analysis revealed that two identical 11-bp motifs and the region 3' of the second 11-bp motif are essential for transactivation by EBNA2. Methylation interference experiments indicated that the same cellular factor in the absence of EBNA2 binds either one (complex I) or both (complex III) 11-bp motifs with different affinities, giving rise to two different specific protein-DNA complexes within the left-hand 54 bp of EBNA2RE. A third specific complex was shown previously to be present only in EBNA2-expressing cells and to contain EBNA2. Analysis of this EBNA2-containing complex revealed the same protection pattern as for complex III, indicating that EBNA2 interacts with DNA through binding of the cellular protein to the 11-bp motifs. Mobility shift assays with the different mutants demonstrated that one 11-bp motif is sufficient for binding the cellular factor, whereas for binding of EBNA2 as well as for efficient transactivation by EBNA2, both 11-bp motifs are required.
Dynamic Gd‐DTPA enhanced MRI measurement of tissue cell volume fraction (1995)

A new technique for measuring tissue cellular volume fraction, based on an improved modeling of the dynamic distribution of Gd-DTPA and the effect of proton exchange, is described. This technique uses peak T1 enhancement and blood Gd-DTPA concentration to compute tissue cellular volume fraction. The feasibility of this technique is demonstrated with computer simulations that explore the limits of the simplifying assumptions (small vascular space, slow vascular-extravascular proton exchange), and by direct comparison of MR and radionuclide cell fraction measurements made in muscle, liver, and tumor tissue in a rat model. The computer simulations demonstrate that with slow to intermediate vascular proton exchange and vascular fractions less than 10% the error in our cell fraction measurements typically remains less than 10%. Consistent with this prediction, a direct comparison between MR and radionuclide measurements of cell fraction demonstrates mean percent differences of less than 10%:1.9% in muscle (n = 4); 9% in liver (n = 1) and 9.5% in tumor (n = 4). Similarly, for all rats studied, the MR-measured cell fractions (muscle (0.92 +/- 0.04, n = 20); liver (0.76 +/- 0.11, n = 9); whole tumor (0.69 +/- 0.15, n = 22)) agree with the cell fraction values reported in the literature. In general, the authors' results demonstrate the feasibility of a simple method for measuring tissue cell fraction that is robust across a broad range of vascular volume, flow, and exchange conditions. Consequently, this method may prove to be an important means for evaluating the response of tumors to therapy.
Immunization of Mice with Lactobacillus casei Expressing a Beta-Intimin Fragment Reduces Intestinal Colonization by Citrobacter rodentium (2011)

Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) is a common cause of diarrhea in children from developing countries. Intimate adhesion of the bacteria to intestinal cells occurs via binding of the adhesin intimin to the TIR receptor exposed on cell surfaces. Here, Lactobacillus casei expressing a fragment of β-intimin (L. casei-Int(cv)) was tested as mucosal vaccines in mice against intestinal colonization with the murine pathogen Citrobacter rodentium. Oral or sublingual immunization of C57BL/6 mice with L. casei-Int(cv) induced anti-Int(cv) IgA in feces but no IgG in sera. Conversely, anti-Int(cv) IgG was induced in the sera of mice after sublingual immunization with purified Int(cv). All vaccines were able to decrease C. rodentium recovery from feces. However, this reduction was more evident and sustained over time in mice immunized with L. casei-Int(cv) by the sublingual route. These mice also displayed an increase in interleukin 6 (IL-6) and gamma interferon (IFN-γ) secretion by spleen cells 10 days after infection. Additionally, oral or sublingual immunization of C3H/HePas mice, which are highly susceptible to C. rodentium infection, with L. casei-Int(cv) induced anti-Int(cv) antibodies and significantly increased survival after challenge. Immunohistological analysis of colon sections revealed that C. rodentium was located in deep fractions of the tissue from C3H/HePas mice immunized with L. casei whereas superficial staining was observed in colon sections from mice immunized with L. casei-Int(cv.) The results indicate that vaccines composed of L. casei expressing intimin may represent a promising approach and that the C3H/HePas infection model with C. rodentium can be used to evaluate potential vaccines against EPEC.
Enhanced IEEE 802.15.3 MAC Protocol for Efficient Support of Multiple Simultaneously Operating Piconets (2008)

The IEEE 802.15.3 medium access control (MAC) protocol is designed to support high-data-rate wireless personal area networks (WPANs). This protocol operates on a time-division multiple-access (TDMA) basis within a piconet, which guarantees interference-free connections. However, it is found that the protocol is not efficient for simultaneously operating piconets (SOPs). In the current protocol, SOPs can be linked by a parent/child (P/C) or parent/neighbor (P/N) configuration for interference mitigation. However, the throughput is limited because the same superframe is shared by the P/C and P/N piconets. In this paper, an adaptive channel time allocation (CTA) is proposed, including public and normal CTAs, to adaptively manage the interpiconet interference in SOPs. In a mobile environment, the public and normal CTAs can also be adaptively allocated based on the link status in the SOPs, thereby reducing interference and improving the efficiency of channel time usage. The proposed scheme is able to achieve a greater throughput than the P/C and P/N configurations. In addition, the link success probability can also be kept at a high value. Based on the SOPs of the direct-sequence ultrawideband (DS-UWB) system, the simulation results demonstrate that the proposed scheme effectively supports the coexistence of SOPs. Furthermore, it not only significantly improves the throughput of the SOPs but also maintains a high link success probability.