Two-dimensional optical binding based on graphene surface plasmon excitation.

In this work, we present a detailed analysis of the optical binding force resulting from the near field scattering between dielectric nanoparticles and a graphene substrate. We pay special attention to the two-dimensional array formation for which the stability is raised owing to the multiple surface plasmon (SP) scattering. Because of the small values of the SP wavelength on graphene in comparison with those of the photon, the size of these particle arrangements falls below the diffraction limit.

Short-course subcutaneous treatment with birch pollen allergoids greatly improves symptom and medication scores in birch allergy.

Background: Subcutaneous immunotherapy has emerged as an effective option for treating allergic diseases. Here, we assessed the clinical impact of the mannan-conjugated birch pollen polymerized allergoid T502 in birch pollen-induced allergic rhinoconjunctivitis.

Methods: In this prospective, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled phase III trial, 298 birch pollen-allergic adult patients were treated across 28 trial sites in Germany.

Association between telehealth use in oncology and downstream utilization at a large academic health system.

Background: While telemedicine has been beneficial in oncology by reducing infectious exposure and improving access for patients with poor functional status, it also has intrinsic limitations, including the inability to perform a physical exam, which could lead to increased downstream utilization in this population at high risk of medical decompensation. We conducted a retrospective cohort study investigating the relationship between telemedicine use in oncology and subsequent outpatient oncology encounters, emergency department (ED) visits, and hospitalizations.

Methods: We included outpatient oncology encounters, including telemedicine and in-person visits, occurring between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2022 at a large academic health system.