Cross-correlation image analysis for real-time single particle tracking.

Accurately measuring the translations of objects between images is essential in many fields, including biology, medicine, chemistry, and physics. One important application is tracking one or more particles by measuring their apparent displacements in a series of images. Popular methods, such as the center of mass, often require idealized scenarios to reach the shot noise limit of particle tracking and, therefore, are not generally applicable to multiple image types.

Atopic Dermatitis: A Qualitative Study on the Burdens of Living with Itchiness.

Objective: We sought to understand the consequences itchiness has on daily life that may not be immediately obvious in clinical assessments for patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).

Methods: Focus groups and interviews involving 21 patients with AD and 12 family members examined aspects of the effects of itchiness on health-related quality of life (HRQL). Investigators conducted a thematic analysis where two researchers independently coded the narratives and arrived at a consensus on major themes.

Quality of Life Among Family of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis.

Background: Chronic inflammatory skin diseases like atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis can severely impact patients' quality of life (QOL). However, the effect of these diseases can diminish the QOL of patients' family members as well. The objective of this study was to understand the impact on QOL for family members of patients diagnosed with AD or psoriasis.

Why so Blue? (Or Should I Say Red?) Recognizing the Emotional Impact of Psoriasis on Patients and Family Members: A Qualitative Study.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition with significant effects on quality of life, including impacts on emotional health. However, these experiences are not always addressed in clinic visits, despite their potential for significant effects on daily life. This study is part of a larger project on the effects of psoriasis on quality of life.