Publications by authors named "U T Koch"
Innate-like splenic marginal zone (MZ) B (MZB) cells play unique roles in immunity due to their rapid responsiveness to blood-borne microbes. How MZB cells integrate cell-extrinsic and -intrinsic processes to achieve accelerated responsiveness is unclear. We found that Delta-like1 (Dll1) Notch ligands in splenic fibroblasts regulated MZB cell pool size, migration, and function.
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- This study compares resonant and non-resonant electro-optical modulator configurations to determine which offers the best modulation amplitude with low drive voltage and broad bandwidth.
- The ring-assisted Mach-Zehnder modulator (RaMZM) stands out for its chirp-free and enhanced modulation capabilities without bandwidth limitations, unlike the racetrack modulator (RTM) which compromises on chirp and bandwidth.
- The RaMZM is identified as a suitable option for network applications needing efficient signal encoding, demonstrated by experiments achieving high modulation rates with minimal voltage requirements.*
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- * This study aims to assess the prevalence and characteristics of post-COVID syndrome (PCS) among German HCWs, while also examining its psychosocial impacts and healthcare needs.
- * A cohort study involving 20,000 HCWs will track health outcomes over 12 months, guided by an advisory board of affected HCWs, with results set to be published in academic journals and presented at conferences.
Background: The prevalence of Occupational Burnout is high among healthcare professionals (HCP). Hence, it is crucial to have robust measures for ascertaining burnout in this population. The Shirom-Melamed Burnout Measure is a prevalent tool used in the diagnosis of burnout, and in the delivery planning of mental health services.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDeath Anxiety in Patients With Advanced Cancer and Their Family Caregivers.
J Pain Symptom Manage
December 2024
Context: Death anxiety is associated with fears of suffering and uncertainty at the end of life. It is also relevant to patients' family caregivers, who can experience fears about the patients' death and dying.
Objectives: This study investigates the prevalence of death anxiety in advanced cancer patients and their family caregivers and its association with sociodemographic and medical characteristics.