Publications by authors named "S Rutkowski"
Background: Ependymomas of the spinal cord are rare among children and adolescents, and the individual risk of disease progression is difficult to predict. This study aims to evaluate the prognostic impact of molecular typing on pediatric spinal cord ependymomas.
Methods: Eighty-three patients with spinal ependymomas ≤22 years registered in the HIT-MED database (German brain tumor registry for children, adolescents, and adults with medulloblastoma, ependymoma, pineoblastoma, and CNS-primitive neuroectodermal tumors) between 1992 and 2022 were included.
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- A dielectric microsphere can gather light into a photonic nanojet (PNJ) that moves towards a near-infrared laser, while it was previously thought Janus particles with a metal layer couldn't stable produce PNJs.
- Researchers found that synthetic Janus particles can also generate a PNJ and experience a backaction force due to their unique composition, even with non-resonant light.
- The study reveals that these Janus particles show a unique hysteresis effect in the backaction force based on laser power changes, suggesting potential applications in manipulating and sorting irregular particles using light.
Caru et al. emphasize the positive of physical activity during and after treatment for children with cancer, highlighting its significance for improving health outcomes. In Germany, exercise therapy has not yet been integrated into standard post-treatment care; however, efforts are underway to establish a nationwide framework that enhances these services.
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- The review analyzes predictive factors for motor recovery in stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation, focusing on what influences patient responses to treatment.
- Only 6% of the studied research examined these predictive factors, revealing that over 30 hours of therapy can lead to notable clinical improvements, especially through task-oriented approaches.
- Key indicators of recovery included the integrity of the corticospinal tract, preservation of arm function, and certain genetic markers, suggesting that rehabilitation strategies should consider these elements for better outcomes.
Between 2015 and 2017, 90% of Chinese adults were reported to have periodontitis of varying degrees, highlighting the importance of novel, inexpensive, and affordable treatments for the public. The fact that more and more pathogens are becoming resistant to antibiotics further highlights this prevalence. This article addresses a novel micromotor capable of generating reactive oxygen species, as proven by a Fenton-like reaction.
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