Publications by authors named "K F Heins"

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  • Wool keratin (WK) proteins are promising for creating wound dressings due to their biodegradability and healing properties, enhanced further by incorporating silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs).
  • Ag NPs were synthesized using sodium alginate and characterized, revealing an average size of about 9.95 nm, while the resulting WK/PVA nanofibers had an average diameter of 146.7 nm.
  • The Ag NP-embedded WK/PVA wound dressings demonstrated strong antibacterial activity against common pathogens and good cytocompatibility at lower Ag NP concentrations, though higher concentrations negatively affected cell viability.
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This paper deals with the long-term bonding and tensile strengths of textile reinforced mortar (TRM) exposed to harsh environments. The objective of this study was to investigate the long-term bonding and tensile strengths of carbon TRM by an accelerated aging method. Moisture, high temperature, and freezing-thaw cycles were considered to simulate harsh environmental conditions.

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Adherence to antipsychotic medications is a major challenge in schizophrenia. Long-acting injectable antipsychotics have been shown to offer advantages over oral formulations. A new extended release formulation of risperidone for subcutaneous injection was developed to address issues of non-adherence.

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Fairview Pharmacy Services, part of an academic health system, comprises 35+ outpatient pharmacies in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2013, the nonprofit organization opened a satellite location at the University of Minnesota Psychiatry Clinic. The original goals of the service were to improve patient satisfaction and medication adherence through comprehensive pharmaceutical care and clinic provider support.

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Maternal care is a critical determinant of child development. However, our understanding of processes and mechanisms by which maternal behavior influences the developing human brain remains limited. Animal research has illustrated that patterns of sensory information is important in shaping neural circuits during development.

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