Publications by authors named "N J Richter"
This study presents a new dataset of remote sensing-derived Transient Snowline Altitude (TSLA) measurements for glaciers in High Mountain Asia. We use the Google Earth Engine to obtain TSLA data for approx. 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Refractory ascites (RA) remains a serious complication in patients with cirrhosis. Currently, the insertion of a TIPS is considered the standard of care in these patients. To achieve symptom control in those with TIPS contraindications, tunneled peritoneal catheters (PeCa) or ascites pumps were introduced.
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- Biliary strictures are common after liver transplantation, and when endoscopic techniques fail, percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) can be an effective alternative.
- A study involving 56 liver transplant recipients showed that PTBD has a high success rate (98%) and can improve various lab indicators, although the risk of subsequent biliary complications depends on the type of stricture present.
- Patients who achieved internal drainage into the small intestine had better 12-month survival rates compared to those needing external drainage, highlighting the importance of the initial PTBD approach.
Time-synchronised data streams from bio-loggers are becoming increasingly important for analysing and interpreting intricate animal behaviour including split-second decision making, group dynamics, and collective responses to environmental conditions. With the increased use of AI-based approaches for behaviour classification, time synchronisation between recording systems is becoming an essential challenge. Current solutions in bio-logging rely on manually removing time errors during post processing, which is complex and typically does not achieve sub-second timing accuracies.
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- The study analyzed 1645 liver transplants, focusing on 421 pediatric cases at Hannover Medical School from 2005 to 2021, highlighting the lack of comprehensive data in this area.
- It found that pleural effusions were the most common postoperative complications (49.4%), with donor age and recipient age being significant risk factors for developing them.
- The authors suggest that preventive measures like intraoperative chest drain placement may improve outcomes, particularly for those at risk of biliary complications and retransplantation.