Publications by authors named "A Josien Smits"

Global health organizations recommend breastfeeding, but maternal pharmacotherapy can disrupt this due to safety concerns. Physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models predict medication transfer through breastfeeding, relying on validated milk intake volume data. However, the literature is mainly focused on different measurement methods, or such intake data have been collected without systematic review.

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  • * A new cryopreservation method has been developed, allowing for the preparation of LMS from human myocardium at a later time, overcoming the limitations of immediate slice preparation after tissue extraction.
  • * Results show that cryopreserved cardiac tissue maintains structural integrity and viability comparable to fresh tissue, enabling longer and more complex experiments in cardiac research.
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Neonatal care needs more robust guidance on pharmacotherapy, (formulation, dosage regimen, safety and efficacy information). This requires structured advocacy. We therefore discuss advocacy related to improving information about medicines including current practices, clinical trials, the current setting, and trial preparedness.

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A turbulent pipe flow experiment was conducted where the surface of the pipe was oscillated azimuthally over a wide range of frequencies, amplitudes, and Reynolds numbers. The drag was reduced by as much as 35%. Past work has suggested that the drag reduction scales with the velocity amplitude of the motion, its period, and/or the Reynolds number.

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