gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Calpain system and its involvement in myocardial ischemia and reperfusion injury (2014)

Calpains are ubiquitous non-lysosomal Ca(2+)-dependent cysteine proteases also present in myocardial cytosol and mitochondria. Numerous experimental studies reveal an essential role of the calpain system in myocardial injury during ischemia, reperfusion and postischemic structural remodelling. The increasing Ca(2+)-content and Ca(2+)-overload in myocardial cytosol and mitochondria during ischemia and reperfusion causes an activation of calpains. Upon activation they are able to injure the contractile apparatus and impair the energy production by cleaving structural and functional proteins of myocytes and mitochondria. Besides their causal involvement in acute myocardial dysfunction they are also involved in structural remodelling after myocardial infarction by the generation and release of proapoptotic factors from mitochondria. Calpain inhibition can prevent or attenuate myocardial injury during ischemia, reperfusion, and in later stages of myocardial infarction.
Aportaciones de las nuevas tecnologías en el ámbito de la comunicación audiovisual en las instituciones (1999)

Ante la evolucion del sector audiovisual, conviene estudiar que ventajas se aportan de manera efectiva para que las instituciones puedan valorar la importancia y necesidad de emplear productos propios de la comunicacion audiovisual aprovechando las nuevas tecnologias. La presencia de ciertos estandares y la convergencia imparable entre los medios audiovisuales y la tecnologia informatica en produccion y transmision configuran el marco de las futuras actuaciones.
New Additions to the Toolkit for Forward/Inverse Problems in Electrocardiography within the SCIRun Problem Solving Environment. (2014)

Cardiac electrical imaging often requires the examination of different forward and inverse problem formulations based on mathematical and numerical approximations of the underlying source and the intervening volume conductor that can generate the associated voltages on the surface of the body. If the goal is to recover the source on the heart from body surface potentials, the solution strategy must include numerical techniques that can incorporate appropriate constraints and recover useful solutions, even though the problem is badly posed. Creating complete software solutions to such problems is a daunting undertaking. In order to make such tools more accessible to a broad array of researchers, the Center for Integrative Biomedical Computing (CIBC) has made an ECG forward/inverse toolkit available within the open source SCIRun system. Here we report on three new methods added to the inverse suite of the toolkit. These new algorithms, namely a Total Variation method, a non-decreasing TMP inverse and a spline-based inverse, consist of two inverse methods that take advantage of the temporal structure of the heart potentials and one that leverages the spatial characteristics of the transmembrane potentials. These three methods further expand the possibilities of researchers in cardiology to explore and compare solutions to their particular imaging problem.
Mechanical arcless dc circuit breaker by current zero operation (1992)

A mechanical arcless dc circuit breaker is proposed and has been constructed. A rectifying device is used to block the reverse current of the breaker, allowing the breaker to open under zero current condition created by the discharge of a commutation circuit. A diode and a saturable reactor are used as the rectifying device, with a leakage current of ∼1 and ∼10 A, respectively. The duration of mechanical motion is about 20 ms, and its jitter is 2 ms, which is too long to make an economical system using a commutation capacitor. In order to avoid the dead time, the commutation circuit is started after the breaker kicks in and the final jitter is reduced to 20 μs. Arcless current interruption is achieved at 10 kA and 9.1 kV. Since a strong arc plasma is not generated between the contacts, a long lifetime of the breaker can be expected and a disconnecting switch can be used instead of a circuit breaker, reducing the size of the switch. These characteristics of the new breaker can be expanded for many applications.
Technology Demonstration Journey in ADNOC R&D – A Case Study (2018)

Abstract This paper explains the process work flow steps starting from the proof of concept of a new research technology up to the field demonstration considering a live example. We discuss the stages that are employed in ADNOC R&TD technology management process in assessing proposals, supervising projects progress, steering projects towards technology maturity. The example under study pertains to a research project which was awarded to Khalifa University (KU). The project attempts at solving high SO2 emissions from old Sulfur Recovery Units (SRUs) in ADNOC Gas Processing. The subject project is research work involving development of a mixed metal oxide, highly selective regenerable adsorbent possessing high adsorption capacity of 6 to 8 mmol/g. We follow the progress of the new technology via the various steps of ADNOC R&D technology management process.
Release of Iron from Phosvitin by Heat and Food Additives (1984)

Most of the iron in egg yolk is bound by phosvitin. Heating whole egg or yolk in a double boiler does not release this iron. Also, heating a 0.125 mg/ml solution of phosvitin in distilled water for 20 and 40 min at 110°C did not free iron. A second phosvitin solution mixed equally with 0.04M citric acid, 2 M NaCl and 0.03M Na2 EDTA. Only EDTA released (ca) iron from phosvitin without heating.
Inhibition of intracellular growth of Histoplasma capsulatum yeast cells by cytokine-activated human monocytes and macrophages (1991)

Human monocytes/macrophages (M psi) were infected with Histoplasma capsulatum yeast cells, and intracellular growth was quantified after 24 h of incubation in medium alone or in medium containing cytokines. Yeast cells multiplied within freshly isolated monocytes, cultured M psi, and alveolar M psi with intracellular generation times of 14.2 +/- 1.4, 18.5 +/- 2.1, and 19.9 +/- 1.9 h (mean +/- standard error of the mean), respectively. Monocytes and M psi inhibited the intracellular growth of yeast cells in response to cytokine supernatant; maximum inhibition was obtained when cytokines were added to cell monolayers immediately after infection. Opsonization of yeast cells in normal serum or in H. capsulatum-immune serum did not affect the intracellular generation time of yeast cells in either control M psi or cytokine-activated M psi.
Simultaneous measurement of thermal conductivity and heat capacity of bulk and thin film materials using frequency-dependent transient thermoreflectance method (2013)

The increasing interest in the extraordinary thermal properties of nanostructures has led to the development of various measurement techniques. Transient thermoreflectance method has emerged as a reliable measurement technique for thermal conductivity of thin films. In this method, the determination of thermal conductivity usually relies much on the accuracy of heat capacity input. For new nanoscale materials with unknown or less-understood thermal properties, it is either questionable to assume bulk heat capacity for nanostructures or difficult to obtain the bulk form of those materials for a conventional heat capacity measurement. In this paper, we describe a technique for simultaneous measurement of thermal conductivity κ and volumetric heat capacity C of both bulk and thin film materials using frequency-dependent time-domain thermoreflectance (TDTR) signals. The heat transfer model is analyzed first to find how different combinations of κ and C determine the frequency-dependent TDTR signals. Simultaneous measurement of thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity is then demonstrated with bulk Si and thin film SiO2 samples using frequency-dependent TDTR measurement. This method is further testified by measuring both thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity of novel hybrid organic-inorganic thin films fabricated using the atomic∕molecular layer deposition. Simultaneous measurement of thermal conductivity and heat capacity can significantly shorten the development∕discovery cycle of novel materials.
Long‐term follow‐up of ACL reconstruction with hamstring autograft (2013)

Reconstructed knees have a greater incidence and severity of OA than non-reconstructed knees, which suggests degenerative changes are secondary to ACL rupture. Medial meniscus surgery is a strong predictor of OA. Despite this, 75% of patients reported good outcomes.
Improvements to the Coulombic Efficiency of the Iron Electrode for an All-Iron Redox-Flow Battery (2018)

The all-iron redox flow battery is an attractive solution for large-scale energy storage because of the low cost and eco-friendliness of iron-based materials. A major challenge to realizing a continuously operable battery is the parasitic evolution of hydrogen at the iron electrode during battery charging. We found that the adsorption of ascorbic acid added to the electrolyte inhibited hydrogen evolution at pH = 0. Elevation of pH near the surface of the electrode during electrodeposition also raised the coulombic efficiency. Thus, electrolyte flow rates significantly influence the coulombic efficiency. Ascorbic acid also served to regulate the pH near the surface of the negative electrode by buffering action. We found that increasing the operating temperature enhanced the kinetics of iron deposition relative to the kinetics of hydrogen evolution, leading to a net rise of coulombic efficiency. Thus, by operating at 60°C and a pH of 3 with ascorbic acid and ammonium chloride, we achieved a coulombic efficiency of 97.9%. While this value of coulombic efficiency is among the highest values reported for the iron electrode in the context of the all-iron flow battery, further improvement in efficiency is needed for supporting repeated cycling. The results presented here provide insights for further improvements.
Linear Magnetic Resonance Enhancement and Optic Neuropathy in Primary Angiitis of the Central Nervous System (2003)

A 38-year-old woman developed incoherent mentation, tremor, ataxia, and bilateral optic disc edema with mildly depressed visual acuity, nerve fiber bundle defects, and a left afferent pupillary defect. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain disclosed striking linear contrast enhancement radiating from the ventricular borders. Lumbar puncture showed a normal opening pressure with a lymphocytic pleocytosis and elevated protein. On the basis of these findings, the initial diagnosis was viral or post-viral meningoencephalitis and the patient was not treated. During the next 4 weeks, her condition worsened. A brain and meningeal biopsy disclosed findings typical of primary angiitis of the central nervous system. With aggressive treatment, her neurologic status and magnetic resonance imaging normalized and her optic neuropathy improved markedly. Optic neuropathy and linear magnetic resonance imaging enhancement should be recognized as features of primary angiitis of the central nervous system.
Assembly of multilayer microcapsules on CaCO3 particles from biocompatible polysaccharides (2006)

Multilayer microcapsules were fabricated by layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly of natural polysaccharides onto CaCO3 particles, following with core removal. The micron-sized CaCO3 particles were synthesized by reaction between Ca(NO3)2 and Na2CO3 solutions in the existence of carboxylmethyl cellulose (CMC). The incorporated amount of CMC in the CaCO3 particles was found to be 5.3 wt% by thermogravimetric analysis. Two biocompatible polysaccharides, chitosan and sodium alginate were alternately deposited onto the CaCO3(CMC) templates to obtain hollow microcapsules. Regular oscillation of surface charge as detected by zeta potential demonstrated that the assembly proceeded surely in a LbL manner. The stability of the microcapsules was effectively improved by cross-linking of chitosan with glutaraldehyde. The chemical reaction was verified by infrared spectroscopy. The microcapsules thus fabricated could be spontaneously filled with positively charged low molecular weight substances such as rhodamine 6G and showed good biocompatibility, as detected by in vitro cell culture.
Reclassification of Alcaligenes latus strains IAM 12599T and IAM 12664 and Pseudomonas saccharophila as Azohydromonas lata gen. nov., comb. nov., Azohydromonas australica sp. nov. and Pelomonas saccharophila gen. nov., comb. nov., respectively (2005)

The aim of this study was to clarify the taxonomic position of the nitrogen-fixing and hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria Alcaligenes latus strains IAM 12599T, IAM 12664 and IAM 12665 and Pseudomonas saccharophila IAM 14368T. It was found that the type strain of Alcaligenes latus, IAM 12599T, showed 99 x 9 and 96 x 1 % 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity to strains IAM 12665 and IAM 12664, respectively. A comparison using DNA-DNA hybridization suggested that strains IAM 12599T and IAM 12665 belong to a single species (89 x 7 %) and that strain IAM 12664 (35 x 1 %) forms a separate species. The phenotypic characteristics also support the conclusion that these bacteria should be identified as two species of a new genus: Azohydromonas lata gen. nov., comb. nov. (type strain IAM 12599T=DSM 1122T=LMG 3321T=ATCC 29712T; reference strain IAM 12665=DSM 1123=LMG 3325=ATCC 29714) and Azohydromonas australica sp. nov. (type strain IAM 12664T=DSM 1124T=LMG 3324T=ATCC 29713T). Pseudomonas saccharophila IAM 14368T was found to be closely related to the phototrophic bacterium Roseateles depolymerans, with 96 x 8 % 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity, but the two bacteria are quite different with respect to their metabolism and some significant phenotypic characteristics, suggesting that they cannot be included in a single genus. Further studies on their nifH gene sequences, G+C content of the DNA and cellular fatty acid composition confirm that Pseudomonas saccharophila should be reclassified: the name Pelomonas saccharophila gen. nov., comb. nov. is proposed, with the type strain IAM 14368T (=LMG 2256T=ATCC 15946T).
Clinical efficacy and tolerance of an extract of green-lipped mussel (<i>Perna canaliculus</i>) in dogs presumptively diagnosed with degenerative joint disease (2006)

GLME had a beneficial effect on the clinical signs of dogs presumptively diagnosed with mild-to-moderate DJD. Long-term therapy may be required before improvement is apparent.
Thermal Analysis of the Exothermic Reaction between Galvanic Porous Silicon and Sodium Perchlorate (2010)

Porous silicon (PS) films up to ∼150 μm thick with specific surface area similar to 700 m2/g and pore diameters similar to 3 nm are fabricated using a galvanic corrosion etching mechanism that does not require a power supply. After fabrication, the pores are impregnated with the strong oxidizer sodium perchlorate (NaClO4) to create a composite that constitutes a highly energetic system capable of explosion. Using bomb calorimetry, the heat of reaction is determined to be 9.9 ± 1.8 and 27.3 ± 3.2 kJ/g of PS when ignited under N2 and O2, respectively. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) reveals that the energy output is dependent on the hydrogen termination of the PS.
A sub-100 picosecond bipolar ECL technology (1985)

A fully Self-Aligned Polysilicon bipolar transistor with Trench structure (SAPT) has been developed for its application in high-performance ECL circuits. An ECL gate delay of 80 ps was obtained with a transistor designed with 2 micron lithography (1.5 um emitter). This new transistor structure with two levels of polysilicon and trench technique for isolation promises to become very attractive for giga-bit digital systems.
Acetaldehyde tolerance in <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> involves the pentose phosphate pathway and oleic acid biosynthesis (2008)

To identify genes responsible for acetaldehyde tolerance, genome-wide screening was performed using a collection of haploid Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains deleted in single genes. The screen identified 49 genes whose deletion conferred acetaldehyde sensitivity, and these were termed the genes required for acetaldehyde tolerance. We focused on six of these genes required for acetaldehyde tolerance, ZWF1, GND1, RPE1, TKL1 and TAL1, which encode enzymes in the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP), and OAR1, which encodes for NADPH-dependent 3-oxoacyl-(acyl-carrier-protein) reductase. These genes were not only responsible for acetaldehyde tolerance but also turned out to be induced by acetaldehyde. Moreover, the content of oleic acid was remarkably increased in yeast cells under acetaldehyde stress, and supplementation of oleic acid into the media partially alleviated acetaldehyde stress-induced growth inhibition of strains disrupted in the genes required for acetaldehyde tolerance and OLE1. Taken together, our data suggest that the supply of NADPH and the process of fatty acid biosynthesis are the key factors in acetaldehyde tolerance in the yeast, and that oleic acid plays an important role in acetaldehyde tolerance.
Supercritical Water Oxidation Technology (1993)

Hazardous organic wastes, including chlorinated hydrocarbons, in aqueous media containing salts can be effectively oxidized by treatment above the critical point of pure water (374°C, 221 bar). High destruction efficiencies may be achieved at low reactor residence times (approximately 1 minute or less) for temperatures above 550°C. Under these conditions, no NOx compounds are produced. The high solubility of organics and oxygen and the low solubility of salts in supercritical water make it an attractive medium for both oxidation and salt separation. This paper reviews critical technology components and operations required for commercial-scale development of supercritical water oxidation (SCWO). These include fluid handling and compression, heat exchange and recuperative heat recovery, reactor and salt separator design and materials considerations. In addition, a summary of fundamental research activities in the areas of oxidation reaction kinetics and mechanisms and solid salt nucleation and deposition is presented in the context of its impact on SCWO process development.
Improvement in left ventricular wall motion following nitroglycerin. (1975)

Coronary artery disease patients frequently have left ventricular wall motion abnormalities. Though nitroglycerin is commonly used in ischemic heart disease, its effects on wall motion abnormalities is unknown. In this study we have evaluated the effects of nitroglycerin on wall motion abnormalities and on ejection fraction in 25 patients. Sixteen had coronary artery disease (greater than 70% luminal narrowing). Six had no evidence of heart disease and three had congestive cardiomyopathies with normal coronary arteries. Left ventricular angiography was performed prior to and six minutes after administration of 0.4 mg of sublingual nitroglycerin. Twelve of the 16 coronary artery disease patients had wall motion abnormalities, and in seven of these, segmental wall motion improved after nitroglycerin. In five, all motion did not change. The initial heart rate, left ventricular systolic and end-diastolic pressure, and left ventricular end-diastolic volumes were not different for those whose wall motion improved versus those whose did not. The increase in the former and fall in the latter three hemodynamic parameters were significant (P less than 0.01) and similar for the two groups. In those whose wall motion abnormalities improved after nitroglycerin, ejection fraction (mean plus or minus se) increased significantly (P less than 0.05), from 0.47 plus or minus 0.025 to 0.62 plus or minus 0.046. In those without improvement, the ejection fraction went from 0.55 plus or minus 0.056 to 0.58 plus or minus 0.051 (NS). Three patients with congestive cardiomyopathy showed no improvement in ventricular wall motion or ejection fraction after nitroglycerin. Left ventricular wall motion abnormalities and ejection fraction improved in some coronary artery disease patients following nitroglycerin. The mechanism for this is unknown; however, ventriculography before and after nitroglycerin may be of potential usefulness for identifying areas of reversible wall motion abnormalities.
Soft textile electrodes for EEG monitoring (2010)

There is a need for long term monitoring of the brain during intensive care. This is e.g. the case for newborn babies that have been exposed to hypoxia during delivery. Electroencephalography (EEG) is the technique of choice. To get a clear and detailed view of the brain activity a large number of EEG electrodes should be used. Applying traditional electrodes one by one is a time-consuming and technically demanding work and therefore electrode caps are sometimes used. The existing caps have however been found to be suboptimal for long term monitoring because they may induce too high a pressure on the scalp of the babies. We have tested three different types of textile electrodes with regard to their potential use for EEG monitoring. The results show that soft conducting textile materials can indeed be used for EEG monitoring.
Multi-body registration for fracture reduction in orthopaedic trauma surgery (2020)

<strong>Purpose.</strong> Fracture reduction is a challenging part of orthopaedic pelvic trauma procedures, resulting in poor long-term prognosis if reduction does not accurately restore natural morphology. Manual preoperative planning is performed to obtain target transformations of target bones – a process that is challenging and time-consuming even to experts within the rapid workflow of emergent care and fluoroscopically guided surgery. We report a method for fracture reduction planning using a novel image-based registration framework. <strong>Method.</strong> An objective function is designed to simultaneously register multi-body bone fragments that are preoperatively segmented via a graph-cut method to a pelvic statistical shape model (SSM) with inter-body collision constraints. An alternating optimization strategy switches between fragments alignment and SSM adaptation to solve for the fragment transformations for fracture reduction planning. The method was examined in a leave-one-out study performed over a pelvic atlas with 40 members with two-body and three-body fractures simulated in the left innominate bone with displacements ranging 0–20 mm and 0°–15°. <strong>Result.</strong> Experiments showed the feasibility of the registration method in both two-body and three-body fracture cases. The segmentations achieved Dice coefficient of median 0.94 (0.01 interquartile range [IQR]) and root mean square error (RMSE) of 2.93 mm (0.56 mm IQR). In two-body fracture cases, fracture reduction planning yielded 3.8 mm (1.6 mm IQR) translational and 2.9° (1.8° IQR) rotational error. <strong>Conclusion.</strong> The method demonstrated accurate fracture reduction planning within 5 mm and shows promise for future generalization to more complicated fracture cases. The algorithm provides a novel means of planning from preoperative CT images that are already acquired in standard workflow.