Publications by authors named "K Klos"
This paper presents a theoretical analysis of an nBp infrared barrier detector's performance intended to operate at a room temperature (300 K) based on AB materials-InGaAsSb quaternary compound-lattice-matched to the GaSb substrate with a p-n heterojunction ternary AlGaSb barrier. Numerical simulations were performed using a commercial Crosslight Software-package APSYS. The band structure of the nBp detector and the electric field distribution for the p-n heterojunction with and without a potential barrier were determined.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA variety of osteotomies on the calcaneus have been described in the past to adapt the shape of the calcaneus to specific needs. Newer osteotomy and fixation methods allow the procedure to be as minimally invasive as possible. Recent data suggest that the minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques allow for fewer complications, particularly with regard to wound healing.
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- Wound healing complications are common after calcaneal fractures and are linked to soft-tissue microcirculation, which provides essential nutrients and oxygen.
- The study investigated the impact of using a pneumatic tourniquet during surgery on microcirculation and wound healing in patients with calcaneal fractures.
- Results showed that using a tourniquet decreased blood flow and oxygen levels at a deeper level, but this did not affect the overall healing process post-surgery.
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- ACE2 is the main receptor for SARS-CoV-2, and this study investigates the role of specific miRNAs (miR-10b-5p, miR-124-3p, miR-200b-3p, miR-26b-5p, miR-302c-5p) in predicting COVID-19 patient outcomes and their impact on the cardiovascular system.
- The researchers measured miRNA expression in 79 hospitalized COVID-19 patients and 32 healthy volunteers at three different time points, finding that lower levels of miR-200b-3p could indicate longer hospital stays and higher mortality risk.
- The study found distinct expression patterns of miRNAs in COVID-19
Background: The coronavirus pandemic has become the most critical global health threat of this century and the greatest challenge to the human population. The search for simple and quick diagnostic methods enabling the identification of patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus may be a valuable method to track infection.
Objectives: The aim of the study was the clinical and immunological characterization of patients by assessing the degrees of maturity of T lymphocytes from the 1st and 5th waves of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in comparison to a healthy control group (HC).