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[Pneumonia due to silent aspiration: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge].

Pneumologie

December 2024

EVK Hattingen, Praxis für Logopädie, Hattingen, Deutschland.

Aspiration pneumonia (AP) may present as gross aspiration of large gastric contents or as a consequence of silent aspiration of contaminated oropharyngeal secretions.AP due to silent aspiration is caused by dysphagia and, in some instances, impaired cough reflex. Factors favouring the development of pneumonia include advanced age as well as severe comorbidity and impaired functional status.

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A high-dimensional neural network potential for CoO.

J Phys Condens Matter

December 2024

Research Center Chemical Sciences and Sustainability, Research Alliance Ruhr, 44780 Bochum, Germany.

The CoOspinel is an important material in oxidation catalysis. Its properties under catalytic conditions, i.e.

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In biological systems, nitrite reductase enzymes (NIRs) are responsible for reduction of nitrite (NO) to nitric oxide (NO). These NIRs have mostly Cu- or Fe-containing active sites, surrounded by amine-containing ligands. Therefore, mononuclear Cu complexes with N-donor ligands are highly relevant in the development of NIR model systems and in the mechanistic investigation of the nitrite reduction reaction.

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The model advanced training regulations define the content of advanced training to achieve the qualification of medical specialist in internal medicine and rheumatology. There are currently no criteria for issuing the authorization in advanced training. This position paper describes the criteria proposed by the German Society for Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology (DGRh), which should be the foundation for the issuance of authorization for advanced training in the field of internal medicine and rheumatology and for the assessment of the duration.

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In CASTLE-HTx Trial We Trust.

J Am Coll Cardiol

November 2024

Clinic for Electrophysiology, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Med. Fakultät OWL (Universität Bielefeld), Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.

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Management of acute decompensated valvular heart disease.

Eur J Heart Fail

December 2024

Department of Medicine I, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany and DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Munich Heart Alliance, Munich, Germany.

Worldwide, valvular heart disease (VHD) is a common cause of hospitalization for acute heart failure. In acute heart failure caused by VHD, symptoms result from rapid haemodynamic changes and subsequent decline in cardiac function, and if left untreated, leads to acute decompensation and cardiogenic shock. Current evidence remains scarce and recommendations regarding the management of acute heart failure caused by VHD are lacking in most recent international guidelines.

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The influence of lipoprotein(a) on aortic valve calcification in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Clin Res Cardiol

December 2024

Clinic for General and Interventional Cardiology/Angiology, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Georgstraße 11, 32545, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.

Background: Elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) have been recognized as substantial risk factors for cardiovascular disease and aortic stenosis (AS). However, the specific role of Lp(a) in promoting aortic valve calcification (AVC) and influencing mortality in elderly, multimorbid patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) remains unclear and warrants further investigation.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on all consecutive patients who underwent TAVR between August 2019 and June 2020 at our clinic.

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Background: In obese patients, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (MIS-AVR) presents challenges, and the risk of patient-prosthesis mismatch (PPM) is elevated. This retrospective single-center study evaluates the impact of body mass index (BMI) on the outcome of an initial MIS-AVR program.

Material And Methods: 307 patients underwent MIS-AVR between 01/2013-12/2015, the initial phase of our MIS-AVR program.

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Ion Effects on Terahertz Spectra of Microsolvated Clusters.

J Phys Chem Lett

December 2024

Lehrstuhl für Theoretische Chemie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, 44780 Bochum, Germany.

Water clusters containing Na and Cl ions play a key role in the atmospheric chemistry of sea salt aerosols. While Na is clearly buried deep inside, Cl appears to be a chameleon since evidence for both surface-localized and interior solvation states are reported. Thus, disclosing the preferred location of Cl within clusters remains challenging.

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Background: The StärkeR study has shown the non-inferiority of a team-based form of care with delegation to rheumatological specialist assistants (RFA) compared to standard care in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Objective: Exploratory analyses regarding a possible influence of the treatment setting (specialist practice/outpatient clinic) on various outcome parameters in patients with RA or PsA in the context of delegation to RFA.

Material And Methods: Patients with RA or PsA and stable adjustment with low disease activity from 3 outpatient clinics and 14 rheumatological specialist practices that participated in the StärkeR study were included in this post hoc analysis.

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The structure of HPM-3, a layered aluminophosphate prepared using 1,2,3-trimethylimidazolium (123TMI) as an organic structure-directing agent by the fluoride route, has been solved by continuous rotation electron diffraction (cRED), and Rietveld refined against synchrotron powder X-ray diffraction data. Charge balance of the occluded cation is achieved through F anions and dangling Al(OP)OH groups. Half of the Al is pentacoordinated in negatively charged Al(OP)-F-Al(OP) pairs.

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Are there sex-specific disparities in transcatheter aortic valve implantation?

Int J Cardiol

December 2024

Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.

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  • Measuring deeply virtual Compton scattering (DVCS) on the neutron is essential for understanding the nucleon's structure through generalized parton distributions (GPDs).
  • Neutron targets help complement data obtained from polarized protons, particularly in determining the poorly understood GPD E, which is crucial for analyzing quark contributions to nucleon spin.
  • The experiment utilized a longitudinally polarized electron beam at Jefferson Lab and the CLAS12 detector to measure DVCS on the neutron for the first time, providing new insights into quark-flavor separation of relevant Compton form factors.
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The main clinical high-risk of psychosis (CHRp) approaches are focused on core features of schizophrenia that might surface in the prodromal phases, mainly psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) (e.g., prodromal or schizotypal symptoms) or associated phenomena like basic symptoms or anomalous experiences of the self.

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Hydride-Induced Reconstruction of Pd Electrode Surfaces: A Combined Computational and Experimental Study.

Adv Mater

December 2024

Physics of Energy Conversion and Storage, Department of Physics, Technical University of Munich, James-Franck-Straße 1, 85748, Garching, Germany.

Designing electrocatalysts with optimal activity and selectivity relies on a thorough understanding of the surface structure under reaction conditions. In this study, experimental and computational approaches are combined to elucidate reconstruction processes on low-index Pd surfaces during H-insertion following proton electroreduction. While electrochemical scanning tunneling microscopy clearly reveals pronounced surface roughening and morphological changes on Pd(111), Pd(110), and Pd(100) surfaces during cyclic voltammetry, a complementary analysis using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry excludes Pd dissolution as the primary cause of the observed restructuring.

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Organophotocatalytic Reduction of Benzenes to Cyclohexenes.

J Am Chem Soc

December 2024

Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, 44801 Bochum, Germany.

The reduction of abundant benzene rings to scarce C(sp)-rich motifs is invaluable for drug design, as C(sp) content is known to correlate with clinical success. Cyclohexenes are attractive targets, as they can be rapidly elaborated into large product libraries and are stable against rearomatization. However, partial reduction reactions of benzenes to cyclohexenes are rare and have a very narrow scope.

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All-Optical Ultrafast Arbitrary Rotation of Hole Orbital Qubits with Direct Phase Control.

Phys Rev Lett

November 2024

State Key Laboratory of Extreme Photonics and Instrumentation, College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.

Article Synopsis
  • The study focuses on achieving precise control of a quantum bit (qubit) within quantum dots, an important aspect for advancing photonic quantum information technologies.
  • Researchers have successfully demonstrated the ability to perform arbitrary rotations on a hole orbital qubit using short optical pulses, allowing for direct phase control.
  • This method utilizes a process called stimulated Raman transitions, enabling fine-tuned control over the angles of the Bloch vector, making orbital states in solid-state quantum emitters useful for fast quantum information processing.
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Search for an eV-Scale Sterile Neutrino Using Improved High-Energy ν_{μ} Event Reconstruction in IceCube.

Phys Rev Lett

November 2024

Department of Physics and Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA.

Article Synopsis
  • * The study introduces enhanced modeling techniques for neutrino flux and detector response, and it distinguishes between starting (inside) and throughgoing (outside) neutrino interaction events to improve energy resolution.
  • * The findings indicate a best-fit point for the 3+1 model with sin²(2θ_{24})=0.16 and Δm_{41}²=3.5 eV², supporting previous studies while showing consistency with no evidence of sterile neutrinos, as reflected
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[Left bundle branch (area) pacing: lead positioning and implant criteria-step for step].

Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol

December 2024

Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland.

Left bundle branch area pacing is currently the most common form of physiological pacing prior to His bundle pacing. It is intended to prevent or correct the development of pacemaker-induced cardiomyopathy and is being used more and more frequently. In order to be able to perform this successfully, knowledge regarding the specific anatomy and radiological anatomy as well as the ECG criteria for left bundle branch pacing is required in addition to knowledge of the tools.

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Melting properties are critical for designing novel materials, especially for discovering high-performance, high-melting refractory materials. Experimental measurements of these properties are extremely challenging due to their high melting temperatures. Complementary theoretical predictions are, therefore, indispensable.

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Objectives: In axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), early diagnosis is crucial, but diagnostic delay remains long and diagnostic criteria do not exist. We aimed to identify a diagnostic model that distinguishes patients with axSpA from patients without axSpA with chronic back pain based on clinical data in routine care.

Methods: Clinical data from patients with chronic back pain were used, with information on rheumatological examinations based on clinical indications.

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