Publications by authors named "A van Kan"

Growing numbers of children and adults who are deaf are eligible to receive cochlear implants (CI), which provide access to everyday sound. CIs in both ears (bilateral CIs or BiCIs) are becoming standard of care in many countries. However, their effectiveness is limited because they do not adequately restore the acoustic cues essential for sound localization, particularly interaural time differences (ITDs) at low frequencies.

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Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) has emerged as a promising treatment strategy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but a detailed understanding of the multicellular ecosystem after HAIC treatment is lacking. Here, we collected tumor samples from treatment-naïve primary and post-HAIC HCC, and integrated single-nucleus RNA sequencing with spatial transcriptomics to characterize the tumor ecosystem in the post-HAIC HCC. Increased fractions and enhanced cellular communication of CD4 T, CD20 B, and dendritic cell subtypes were identified in post-HAIC tumors.

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Turbulence is a widely observed state of fluid flows, characterized by complex, nonlinear interactions between motions across a broad spectrum of length and time scales. While turbulence is ubiquitous, from teacups to planetary atmospheres, oceans, and stars, its manifestations can vary considerably between different physical systems. For instance, three-dimensional turbulent flows display a forward energy cascade from large to small scales, while in two-dimensional turbulence, energy cascades from small to large scales.

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Article Synopsis
  • TTP is a serious condition linked to low activity of the ADAMTS-13 enzyme, with traditional testing methods being slow and labor-intensive.
  • A new automated chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay (CLEIA) has been developed, which is sensitive and quick, allowing results in just 17 minutes.
  • The CLEIA showed excellent agreement with conventional assays in accurately measuring ADAMTS-13 activity and detecting inhibitory antibodies, making it a reliable option for diagnosing and monitoring TTP in hospitals.
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