The world heritage object Nebra Sky Disc is one of the best investigated archaeological objects. The origin of the raw materials it is made of is well known. However, its manufacturing process was not completely clear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFor disaster victim identification, hundreds of samples of human remains have to be extracted from human bodies rapidly for later DNA analysis, often in situation with high humidity, high temperature and no access to cooling facilities. Genetic typing of these samples may be challenging due to degradation of DNA. Until today, bone and teeth are the preferred biological matrix for genetic identification of decomposed human remains.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To evaluate the efficacy of specific antibiotic regimens in preventing infection following sacral neuromodulation.
Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study utilizing the Premier Healthcare Database. Patients who underwent sacral neuromodulation placement between January 2016 and March 2020.
Introduction: The phase 2 RAMONA study demonstrated that second-line nivolumab ± ipilimumab immunotherapy was feasible and effective in older patients with advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer (ESCC). Here, we presented results from functional status (FS) and quality-of-life (QoL) analyses.
Materials And Methods: Patients aged ≥65 years with advanced ESCC and disease progression following first-line therapy were enrolled for study treatment with nivolumab ± ipilimumab.