Publications by authors named "G B McGuinness"

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  • PVA hydrogels, while lacking in antimicrobial properties, can be enhanced by incorporating natural extracts like sage and dragon's blood, aiming to improve their effectiveness as wound dressings.
  • Various analytical techniques (FTIR, DSC, tensile testing) were employed to assess the physical and mechanical properties of these modified hydrogels, along with testing their swelling and release characteristics.
  • Results indicated that adding dragon's blood significantly changes the structure and enhances swelling capacity of the PVA gels, with a PVA-CMC formulation containing 15% dragon's blood offering optimal delivery characteristics and flexibility.
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Section Chiefs in academic radiology departments are asked to manage operations across many domains beyond radiology or medicine, to lead and unite diverse faculty groups, and to represent the vision of the Chair and Vice Chairs to section members. In addition to carrying out policies and supporting departmental culture, Section Chiefs represent their section to the department and institution. Yet, in many cases, the path to this role may not include the requisite training or experiences for optimal performance, and Section Chiefs may not be provided with the broad information to carry out these duties.

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Extranasal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma arising in the heart is rare and typically presents with non-specific clinical symptoms, necessitating a biopsy for a definitive diagnosis. We report an unusual case of a 48-year-old male who initially presented with chest pain and shortness of breath. Subsequent diagnosis via pericardial fluid analysis, including flow cytometry and immunohistochemical stains, revealed extranasal NK/T-cell lymphoma without sinonasal involvement.

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The market for wearable electronic devices is experiencing significant growth and increasing potential for the future. Researchers worldwide are actively working to improve these devices, particularly in developing wearable electronics with balanced functionality and wearability for commercialization. Electrospinning, a technology that creates nano/microfiber-based membranes with high surface area, porosity, and favorable mechanical properties for human and applications using a broad range of materials, is proving to be a promising approach.

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Background And Purpose: MS is a chronic progressive, idiopathic, demyelinating disorder whose diagnosis is contingent on the interpretation of MR imaging. New MR imaging lesions are an early biomarker of disease progression. We aimed to evaluate a machine learning model based on radiomics features in predicting progression on MR imaging of the brain in individuals with MS.

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