Publications by authors named "T Franz"

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  • The study explores the connection between d-wave superconductivity and stripe phases in high-temperature cuprate superconductors, revealing how anisotropic couplings can enhance critical temperatures.
  • Recent advancements in quantum simulators using ultracold atoms allow for the experimentation and observation of these phenomena in real-time at a detailed level.
  • The research presents evidence of stripe formation in a cold-atom Fermi-Hubbard simulator, showing attractive correlations between dopants and suggesting the presence of a precursor to the stripe phase, which involves complex charge and spin ordering.
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  • - The study reviews the effectiveness of the omentum in robotic-assisted reconstructive urology surgeries, highlighting its biological benefits and potential applications in complex procedures.
  • - A systematic search of three databases yielded 13 relevant studies, covering various repairs, such as vesicovaginal and rectourethral fistulas, with recurrence rates between 0% and 6.7% and low complication rates.
  • - The authors conclude that using omentum in robotic surgeries could be a safe and efficient option for complicated urological issues, but emphasize the need for more extensive studies to solidify its routine use in the field.
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CD4T cells play a central role in orchestrating the immune response in asthma, with dysregulated ion channel profiles and altered metabolic signatures contributing to disease progression and severity. An important classification of asthma is based on the presence of T-helper cell type 2 (Th2) inflammation, dividing patients into Th2-high and Th2-low endotypes. These distinct endotypes have implications for disease severity, treatment response, and prognosis.

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Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most prevalent heart disease in the United States, and it disproportionately affects Black compared to White patients. Regular primary care and dyslipidemia screening and management are essential for optimal CAD care. Nurse practitioners (NPs) increasingly provide primary care services, though unsupportive practice environments may constrain their ability to do so.

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Precise soil water content (SWC) measurement is crucial for effective water resource management. This study utilizes the Cosmic-Ray Neutron Sensor (CRNS) for area-averaged SWC measurements, emphasizing the need to consider all hydrogen sources, including time-variable plant biomass and water content. Near Mead, Nebraska, three field sites (CSP1, CSP2, and CSP3) growing a maize-soybean rotation were monitored for 5 (CSP1 and CSP2) and 13 (CSP3) years.

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