Publications by authors named "C Peers"
The sanctity of human life mandates the replacement of individuals with robotic systems in the execution of hazardous tasks. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), a field fraught with mortal danger, stands at the forefront of this transition. In this study, we explore the potential of robotic telepresence as a safeguard for human operatives, drawing on the robust capabilities demonstrated by legged manipulators in diverse operational contexts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aimed to investigate the current beliefs and practices among Australian physiotherapists regarding the management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
Design: Cross-sectional survey.
Setting: Online survey.
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- TASK-1/3 channels in carotid body type 1 cells are key for sensing low oxygen levels, affecting potassium currents and ultimately influencing breathing patterns.
- Recent studies questioned whether AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) directly inhibits TASK-3 channels in response to hypoxia, although a recognizable phosphorylation motif was found in human TASK-3.
- Experiments with various AMPK activators indicated that two compounds, A-769662 and 991, inhibit hTASK-3 currents, while establishing that AMPK does not regulate TASK-3 currents as initially proposed.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the risk of lung cancer in incidental pulmonary nodules found on CT scans in patients aged 15-34, as the existing risk assessment for this age group was unclear.
- The research included a review of 5,355 chest CT scans conducted between 2010 and 2018, narrowing down to 779 patients with pulmonary nodules, of which 690 had follow-ups.
- Results indicated a very low malignancy rate of 0.3%, with only 2 cases of lung cancer, and highlighted that nodule size was a significant predictor of malignancy, particularly noting that no malignant nodules were smaller than 10 mm.
The voltage-gated K channel plays a key role in atrial excitability, conducting the ultra-rapid rectifier K current (I) and contributing to the repolarization of the atrial action potential. In this study, we examine its regulation by hydrogen sulfide (HS) in HL-1 cardiomyocytes and in HEK293 cells expressing human Kv1.5.
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