Article
Ophthalmology
Laureen Wegert, Stefan Schramm, Alexander Dietzel, Dietmar Link, Sascha Klee
Summary: The purpose of this study was to explore the application of light field (LF) fundus cameras in the early diagnosis of glaucoma through three-dimensional imaging and analysis. The results showed that LF data largely agreed with the data obtained from optical coherence tomography (OCT), indicating the potential of LF data in evaluating geometric parameters of the optic nerve head (ONH). LF data may have future implications in glaucoma diagnostics.
TRANSLATIONAL VISION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ivan Smalianchuk, Neeraj J. Gandhi
Summary: The ventral premotor cortex (PMv) in monkeys carries task relevant information during eye and head movements, differentiating between various task related features. This neural coding represents both lower-level and higher-level information.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Masato Inoue, Daisuke Furuki, Ken Takiyama
Summary: This paper proposes a framework of task-relevant modules, combining two concepts in a data-driven manner, which reveals the adaptive modulation of task-relevant modules in motor adaptation and their relevance to task achievements. This study provides new insights into motor control and adaptation.
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Tamar Tsinamdzgvrishvili, B. B. Chargeishvili, Bidzina M. Shergelashvili, Irakli Mghebrishvili
Summary: By using automatic processing of daily fits files from SOHO_EIT, the temporal evolution of the latitudinal distribution of bright coronal points from 1995 to 2020 was studied. The study found homogeneous and inhomogeneous components in the latitudinal distribution, with the homogeneous component showing cyclic variations and a significant phase shift compared to sunspot numbers. The residual inhomogeneous component showed migration of increased density from high to low latitudes. The bands of residual density reflected solar torsional oscillations and could be associated with the strengthening of the local alpha-omega dynamo. However, the cyclical nature of the number of coronal bright points (CBP) was explained by the diffusion of large-scale magnetic fluxes.
MONTHLY NOTICES OF THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mostafa Yahyaabadi, Farshad Aslani, Behrooz Vahidi, Mohsen Sadeghi
Summary: This paper aims to model and visualize the weaknesses of tall building's air termination systems against direct lightning strikes by developing a numerical method based on artificial bee colony algorithm, leader progression model, and charge simulation method. The results show that optimization intelligent algorithms can achieve high-quality solutions efficiently in identifying protection system weaknesses.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Ron Refaeli, Adi Doron, Aviya Benmelech-Chovav, Maya Groysman, Tirzah Kreisel, Yonatan Loewenstein, Inbal Goshen
Summary: The study utilized CLARITY technology to conduct large-scale detection of 3D astrocytic domains, revealing different distributions of neuronal content in CA1 and BLA astrocytic domains. SST neurons were found to be located in close proximity to neighboring astrocytes, relative to PV and VIP neurons.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Wieslaw Paja
Summary: This paper proposes new algorithms based on a fuzzy approach for selecting relevant features and evaluating and selecting a subset of relevant objects in a dataset. The experimental results on the Sonar dataset demonstrate the positive effects of this approach.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nuno Bustorff, Joerg Fitter
Summary: In this study, the denaturant-induced unfolded states of the protein PGK were investigated using single-molecule FRET. In addition to the known two-state transition, a transition with a compact folding intermediate was also identified. The results provide clear evidence that the domain topology plays an important role in determining the observed structural changes.
Review
Ophthalmology
Ya Xing Wang, Songhomitra Panda-Jonas, Jost B. Jonas
Summary: The optic nerve head can be divided into the optic disc and the parapapillary region, with zones alpha, beta, gamma, and delta, which are associated with glaucoma and myopia. Myopic shift influences the shape and size of the optic disc, leading to changes in the lamina cribrosa and Bruch's membrane within highly myopic eyes.
PROGRESS IN RETINAL AND EYE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mojdeh Nakhaei, Kamran Akhbari, Mona Kalati, Anukorn Phuruangrat
Summary: Zinc has various skin care effects, and three zinc-based metal-organic frameworks were found to have antibacterial properties in this study. The research investigated the release of zinc ions and its role in the antimicrobial activity of the MOFs.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Qitao Song, Xiantie Zeng, Haijing Huang, Lei Long, Jin Xu, Shuangshuang Cui, Zhonghai Li, Xinlong Ma
Summary: This study aimed to explore the imaging features of three-phase single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)/CT images of cystic lesions of the talus. The study found that three-phase bone imaging could identify damage of the talus caused by cystic degeneration, while delayed SPECT/CT images showed advantages for displaying bone microstructure, blood supplement, and bone metabolism when examining the location, range of involvement, classification, and repair of cystic lesions of the talus.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Marc-Antoine Da-Veiga, Natacha Coppieters, Arnaud Lombard, Bernard Rogister, Virginie Neirinckx, Caroline Piette
Summary: This study comprehensively investigated the stem-like features of seven pediatric glioma cell cultures and found that DMG H3-K27 altered cells exhibited unique expression of stem cell markers and self-renewal potential. In vivo experiments confirmed their tumorigenic and invasive abilities. Notably, these altered cells were found in the subventricular zone (SVZ) and displayed increased proliferation rate.
ACTA NEUROPATHOLOGICA COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Nitalo A. F. Machado, Jose A. D. Barbosa-Filho, Geraldo L. B. Ramalho, Heliton Pandorfi, Iran J. O. Da Silva
Summary: The study revealed that during long-distance transport, pigs may experience varying degrees of stress and muscle fatigue, requiring measures to mitigate their impact.
ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Asif Ashraf, Irina Filina
Summary: This study aims to explain the nonuniform earthquake pattern along the Cascadia Subduction Zone by investigating the relationship between the tectonic features of the subducting oceanic Juan de Fuca slab and the onshore seismicity pattern. Through the use of multiple geophysical data sets, the study reveals regions of decreased crustal density and clusters of seamounts that may have an influence on the overall subduction process. The study also finds that more earthquakes are observed in the north due to the movement of these structures towards the Washington portion of the margin.
GEOCHEMISTRY GEOPHYSICS GEOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Yara S. Abouelela, Haithem A. Farghali, Zainab Sabry Othman Ahmed, R. T. Reem
Summary: This study conducted a detailed anatomical and histological investigation on the major salivary glands of domestic cats, revealing the anatomical structures and functional characteristics of the parotid, mandibular, and sublingual salivary glands. The study also provided an explanation for the higher incidence of sialocoele in the mandibulosublingual glands compared to the parotid glands.
PAKISTAN VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Adriana L. Ruiz-Rizzo, Florian Beissner, Kathrin Finke, Hermann J. Mueller, Claus Zimmer, Lorenzo Pasquini, Christian Sorg
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
S. Kuderer, E. Helmert, H. Szoke, S. Joos, M. Kohl, J. Svaldi, F. Beissner, F. Andrasik, J. Vagedes
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2020)
Editorial Material
Neurosciences
Vitaly Napadow, Florian Beissner, Yiwen Lin, Younbyoung Chae, Richard E. Harris
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2020)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Florian Beissner
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Biology
Jorge Manuel, Natalia Faerber, Darius A. Gerlach, Karsten Heusser, Jens Jordan, Jens Tanlet, Florian Beissner
Article
Clinical Neurology
Joerg Schiller, Matthias Karst, Tim Kellner, Wen Zheng, Daniel Niederer, Lutz Vogt, Isabelle Eckhardt, Florian Beissner, Christoph Korallus, Christian Sturm, Christoph Egen, Christoph Gutenbrunner, Matthias Georg Fink
Summary: This study found that the combination of acupuncture and medical training therapy was significantly superior in reducing pain intensity compared to usual care, while acupuncture or medical training therapy alone did not show significant differences.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Darius A. Gerlach, Jorge Manuel, Alex Hoff, Hendrik Kronsbein, Fabian Hoffmann, Karsten Heusser, Heimo Ehmke, Jens Jordan, Jens Tank, Florian Beissner
Summary: The study utilized high-resolution functional magnetic resonance imaging to reveal the hypothalamic and medullary responses to acute hypoxia in healthy men, providing insights into the central pathways integrating chemoreflexes and the potential for studying cardiovascular disease and responses to chemoreceptor modulation.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Leonie F. Loose, Jorge Manuel, Matthias Karst, Laura K. Schmidt, Florian Beissner
Summary: This study compared the therapeutic effects of flotation-REST on chronic pain and found significant short-term improvements in pain intensity, relaxation, and anxiety reduction, but no long-term benefits were observed in patients with chronic pain.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Jan Vagedes, Silja Kuderer, Eduard Helmert, Matthias Kohl, Florian Beissner, Henrik Szoeke, Stefanie Joos, Ursula Wolf
Summary: This study examined the effects of warm footbaths with thermogenic medicinal powders on vitality and heart rate variability in healthy adults. The results suggest that footbaths with thermogenic agents GI and MU may increase self-reported vitality during a short-time period and tend to shift the autonomic balance towards relaxation.
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nour Shaballout, Anas Aloumar, Jorge Manuel, Marcus May, Florian Beissner
Summary: This study investigated the lateralization and segmental distribution of spontaneous pain and referred segmental signs in acute visceral diseases using digital pain drawing technology. The results showed that while pain was distributed along the body midline, segmental signs for the heart, stomach, and liver/gallbladder appeared mostly ipsilateral to the affected organ. The study highlights the usefulness of including digitally recorded segmental signs in bodily examinations of patients with acute medical problems.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Natalia Faerber, Jorge Manuel, Marcus May, Nilufar Foadi, Florian Beissner
Summary: By using high-resolution fMRI, this study identified at least six hypothalamic subregions associated with inflammation in humans and found their functional embedding in three different large-scale brain networks. These hypothalamic subregions play a role in perceiving and modulating inflammatory responses through their connections with various brain networks.
NEUROIMMUNOMODULATION
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Jan Vagedes, Silja Kuderer, Katrin Vagedes, Stefan Hiller, Florian Beissner, Henrik Szoke, Stefanie Joos, Ursula Wolf
Summary: Footbaths with mustard and ginger were found to significantly increase warmth perception of the feet, particularly 10 minutes after immersion. Compared to footbaths with warm water only, footbaths with mustard and ginger had better warmth perception effects, warranting further investigation on their impact on cancer patients in recovery.
INTEGRATIVE CANCER THERAPIES
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Dan-Mikael Ellingsen, Florian Beissner, Tawfik Moher Alsady, Asimina Lazaridou, Myrella Paschali, Michael Berry, Laura Isaro, Arvina Grahl, Jeungchan Lee, Ajay D. Wasan, Robert R. Edwards, Vitaly Napadow
Summary: This study found an association between pain catastrophizing and pain widespreadness in fibromyalgia patients, potentially mediated by cross-network connectivity between the salience network and default mode network in the brain. Patients most commonly experienced pain in the spinal region from the lower back to the neck, with a high level of pain widespreadness.
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Darius Andreas Gerlach, Jorge Manuel, Alex Hoff, Hendrik Kronsbein, Fabian Hoffmann, Karsten Heusser, Heimo Ehmke, Jens Jordan, Florian Beissner, Jens Tank
Meeting Abstract
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Darius A. Gerlach, Jorge Manuel, Alex Hoff, Hendrik Kronsbein, Fabian Hoffmann, Karsten Heusser, Andre Diedrich, Heimo Ehmke, Jens Jordan, Jens Tank, Florian Beissner