Rapid quench annealing of Er implanted Si for quantum networking applications.

Erbium-implanted silicon (Er:Si) holds promise for quantum networking, but the formation of multiple Er centers poses a challenge. We show that the cubic center (Er-C) has C or lower symmetry and propose all Er centers range between full Si- and full O-coordination. By co-implanting Si with Er and O (both 10cm) and increasing the thermal anneal quenching rate from ∼100 °C/s to ∼1000 °C/s, we shifted the dominant optically active center from ErO clusters to the Er-C center with mixed Si and O coordination.

Proton Beam Therapy for Advanced Periocular Skin Cancer: An Eye-Sparing Approach.

The management of periocular skin malignancies presents a unique challenge. Proton beam therapy, due to its sharp dose fall-off, allows for the delivery of a tumoricidal dose to the tumor while sparing adjacent normal tissues. Thirteen patients with a median age of 76.

Histological characterization of γδ T cells in cutaneous wound healing in Fraser's dolphins (Lagenodelphis hosei).

Cetaceans exhibit remarkable wound healing capabilities. However, the specific immune mechanisms underlying this process, particularly the role of γδ T cells, remains largely unexplored. In ruminants, pigs, and camelids, which are members of the order Cetartiodactyla alongside cetaceans, γδ T cells express a unique receptor called workshop cluster 1 (WC1).

A Scleroderma and Raynaud's UK (SRUK) national survey to explore rheumatologists' awareness, approaches to diagnosis and management and training needs within systemic sclerosis.

Objectives: Patients' outcomes and experiences can be affected by rheumatologist knowledge and awareness of systemic sclerosis (SSc). Our survey, directed at UK-based rheumatologists, aimed to expand our understanding of the above points along with their ability to keep up to date with guidelines defining best practice.

Methods: Rheumatologists were invited to participate in an online survey, with the results analysed and presented descriptively and graphically by SRUK.

Informal Caregivers Connecting on the Web: Content Analysis of Posts on Discussion Forums.

Background: About 53 million adults in the United States offer informal care to family and friends with disease or disability. Such care has an estimated economic value of US $600 million. Most informal caregivers are not paid nor trained in caregiving, with many experiencing higher-than-average levels of stress and depression and lower levels of physical health.