Thomas Ulrich

Furthermore, variations in the length of the MS1 microsatellite did not impact on NRAMP1 protein expression as analyzed by luciferase reporter assay. However, further analysis of the ELISA data identified that the presence of the alternative G allele at SNP4 was associated with increased expression of NRAMP1 in bovine macrophages. Since NRAMP1 has…[Read more]

Furthermore, variations in the length of the MS1 microsatellite did not impact on NRAMP1 protein expression as analyzed by luciferase reporter assay. However, further analysis of the ELISA data identified that the presence of the alternative G allele at SNP4 was associated with increased expression of NRAMP1 in bovine macrophages. Since NRAMP1 has…[Read more]

Conclusions This study recommended examining at least 5 lymph nodes and defining PLNs = 1-2 as the N1 category and PLNs ≥ 3 as the N2 category, which may better stratify distal cholangiocarcinoma patients and improve the accuracy of the eighth edition AJCC staging.High quality care-at a minimum-is a combination of the availability of tangible r…[Read more]

110, 95% CI 1.144-3.892, P=0.017) correlated with early recurrence. The 5-year overall survival rates for early and late recurrences were not significantly different (P=0.121).

In patients with early recurrence after pCRT followed by TME, tumor regression grade and ypN stage positivity were independent predictors of the early…[Read more]

Background Aortic insufficiency (AI) is associated with morbidity and mortality in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), whereas its impact on the HeartMate 3 LVAD cohorts remains uninvestigated. We aimed to investigate the clinical impact of AI on patients with HeartMate 3 LVADs. Methods and results Consecutive 61…[Read more]

The simultaneous optical readout of a potentiometric sensor array of ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) based on PVC membranes is described here for the first time. The optical array consists of electrochromic Prussian Blue (PB) films in multiple closed ion-selective bipolar electrodes (BPEs), which gives a physical separation between the optical…[Read more]

BACKGROUND Sisters Together intended to develop and disseminate folic acid (FA) educational materials through a point-of-purchase program in low-income predominantly African American communities in Southeastern Michigan counties with high prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs). METHODS Guided by the Theory of Reasoned Action and the Consumer…[Read more]

001; Screening set OR = 7.731, p less then 0.001). ROC curve of netrin-1 was developed to detect CRC (Clinical set AUC 0.703; Screening set AUC 0.759). Conclusions It suggests netrin-1 as a potential biomarker for CRC detection.Background Snoring source analysis is essential for an appropriate surgical decision for both simple snorers and…[Read more]