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With the murine ABC transporter Bcrp1 (Abcg2) as an example, in-silico protocols are presented to detect alternative promoter usage in genes expressed in mouse tissues, and to evaluate the functionality of the alternative promoters identified using reporter assays.
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The prediction of the coreceptor usage of HIV-1 is required for the administration of a new class of antiretroviral drugs, i.e. coreceptor antagonists. It can be performed by sequence analysis of the env gene and subsequent interpretation through an internet based interpretation system (geno2pheno[coreceptor]).
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MRM Microcoil Performance Calibration and Usage Demonstrated on Medicago truncatula Roots at 22 T
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2021
A protocol to study biological tissue at high spatial resolution using ultra-high field magnetic resonance microscopy (MRM) using microcoils is presented. Step-by-step instructions are provided for characterizing the microcoils. Finally, optimization of imaging is demonstrated on plant roots.
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Design, Instrumentation and Usage Protocols for Distributed In Situ Thermal Hot Spots Monitoring in Electric Coils using FBG Sensor Multiplexing
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2020
This paper presents a protocol that enables instrumentation of random wound electric coils with fiber Bragg grating (FBG) thermal sensors for the purpose of distributed condition monitoring of internal thermal hot spots.
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COVID-19 / Coronavirus Outbreak: How To Perform A Bronchoscopy
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2020
In pandemic times, medical staff is becoming a key resource in fighting the infection. To achieve the best medical care, relevant techniques and procedures have to be taught to medical staff while reducing the risk of infection. COVID patients often suffer from respiratory insufficiency and increased intrapulmonal secretion. A bronchoscopy is one of the standard procedures for resolving respiratory tract obstruction in intensive care medicine. On the downside, this procedure has a high...
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Gloves do not replace hand hygiene because their protective value depends on clean hands before application and after removal. Hand hygiene helps address contamination that may be present before gloves are worn and after they are taken off. This practice supports infection control by reducing the chance that contaminants transfer between patients, surfaces, and the clinician’s hands.
The choice depends on the clinical task and its aseptic requirements. Examination gloves suit routine patient contact, whereas sterile gloves are appropriate for procedures requiring aseptic technique. Selecting the glove type according to the activity helps align the barrier with the level of contamination control needed during care, treatment, and handling of clinical materials.
Protection decreases when gloves are damaged, contaminated, selected inappropriately, or put on and removed incorrectly. A compromised glove may no longer provide a reliable barrier, while contamination can contribute to cross-contamination if the glove remains in use. Timely replacement and correct handling are therefore essential parts of effective glove usage.
Correct donning and removal help preserve the glove barrier and limit the transfer of contaminants during handling. The process matters at both stages: gloves must be applied appropriately for the intended task and removed without spreading contamination to the wearer, nearby surfaces, or other clinical materials. These practices strengthen protection for patients and healthcare workers.
Gloves should be replaced when they become damaged or contaminated, rather than continuing to use them for convenience. Replacement is especially important when maintaining a clean barrier is necessary for ongoing care, treatment, or specimen handling. Timely changes help prevent contaminated gloves from carrying infectious materials or hazardous substances to another person or surface.
Gloves provide a barrier during specimen handling and other clinical activities in which hands may contact infectious materials, hazardous substances, patients, or contaminated surfaces. Examination gloves support routine contact, while sterile gloves support procedures requiring aseptic technique. Combined with hand hygiene and appropriate replacement, this approach helps limit cross-contamination during diagnosis and treatment.