Publications by authors named "Chris Speicher"
Pluripotent somatic stem cells are the drivers of unlimited growth of Echinococcus multilocularis metacestode tissue within the organs of the intermediate host. To understand the dynamics of parasite proliferation within the host, it is therefore important to delineate basic mechanisms of Echinococcus stem cell maintenance and differentiation. We herein undertake the first step towards characterizing the role of an evolutionarily old metazoan cell-cell communication system, delta/notch signalling, in Echinococcus cell fate decisions.
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- - The emergency plan at University Hospital Würzburg is crucial for managing mass casualty incidents and is legally required, involving regular drills to train staff and evaluate procedures.
- - A recent large-scale disaster drill tested various aspects of the emergency plan, including management structure, triage, and communication, using an anonymous questionnaire for evaluation.
- - While the UKW emergency plan generally performed well, improvements are necessary in communication, staff roles, and awareness of resources, highlighting the need for regular training to ensure effective responses in real emergencies.
[eMPG - a New Concept for Digital Medical Device Instruction].
Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther
October 2024
Errors in the use of medical devices are common and pose a threat to patient safety. The field of anaesthesiology is particularly affected by this issue, as many of the medical devices used in this field are directly responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of a patient's vital functions during anaesthesia. To minimize application errors, instruction in the use of medical devices has been legally required since 1985.
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