- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Management of metastatic bone disease
- Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy
- Psychoanalysis and Social Critique
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
- MRI in cancer diagnosis
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Ocean Waves and Remote Sensing
Medical University of Vienna
2023-2024
Innsbruck Medical University
2008-2024
Universität Innsbruck
2015-2024
Western General Hospital
2021-2023
Edinburgh Cancer Research
2022-2023
University of Bern
2023
Aarhus University Hospital
2016-2021
Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen
2019
University Clinic of Traumatology
2016
University Hospital Innsbruck
2004-2015
The inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations of electrically generated silver ions were 10 to 100 times lower than for sulfadiazine. Effects on normal mammalian cells minimal.
Objective: The apolipoprotein E ( APOE ) polymorphism is known to impact on various neurologic disorders and has differential effects the immune system CNS repair. Previous findings concerning a possible modulation of clinical course MS have been inconsistent, however. Methods: In cross-sectional study, authors investigated 374 patients with clinically definite disease duration at least 3 years related their demographic allelic gene. genotype distribution was compared cohort 389...
Moored current measurements, shipboard hydrography, and a time sequence of satellite‐derived surface thermal images are used to show the formation evolution cold, cyclonic gyres coupled large offshore meanders Florida Current in southern Straits (SSF). Gyre is dependent upon orientation Loop as it enters SSF. With well‐developed flow overshoots entry SSF causing cold recirculation off Dry Tortugas, approximately 200 km size, that persists over timescales about 100 days. The demise gyre...
Background: A variety of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) are now available for multiple sclerosis (MS), each with distinct efficacy and risk profiles. However, the clinical course MS varies significantly both within between individuals, optimal treatment strategy remains uncertain at group individual levels. Addressing questions about strategies through traditional randomized controlled trials is unrealistic due to large sample sizes high costs required. Instead, large-scale multicenter...
The eddy field on the northern slope of Gulf Mexico has been investigated using high‐resolution AXBT and AXCP aircraft surveys ARGOS tracked drifters. A number vigorous cyclones were mapped. Their vertical structures showed solid body rotation with radii 50–75 km a subsurface maximum (∼40 cm s −1 ) at outer edge about 150 m. Flows had little shear in upper 400 m only weak currents below depths 800 to 1000 Cyclones observed move off under influence swirl velocities larger warm‐core eddies,...
Inappropriate implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) shocks have been linked to a worse clinical outcome due direct myocardial injury.The occurrence of ventricular tachyarrhythmia indicating progression the underlying heart disease, but not ICD shock itself, has prognostic impact in routine.In retrospective study, 1117 recipients an were analyzed with respect appropriate and inappropriate therapies survival.During mean follow-up 2.92 years, therapy occurred 27.7% 54.0% patients who had...
Abstract This Delphi consensus by 28 experts from the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) provides initial recommendations on how cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) facilities should modulate their activities in view ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A total number 150 statements were selected and graded Likert scale [from −5 (strongly disagree) to +5 agree)], starting six open-ended questions (i) referral criteria, (ii) optimal timing setting, (iii) core...
Flowing along the U.S. eastern seaboard from Nantucket Shoals to Cape Hatteras is a low‐salinity (<34 practical salinity units) water mass known as Middle Atlantic Bight (MAB) shelf water. It has long been recognized that large quantity of this entrained into Gulf Stream near Hatteras. We examine process using moored instrument, hydrographic, and drifter track data acquired in region over 1992–1994. These measurements reveal cross section volume transport MAB tend shrink considerably...
Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) is defined by involvement of the central nervous system in (SLE), with a wide range both neurological and psychiatric manifestations. Although its aetiopathogenesis not fully elucidated, NPSLE seems to be consequence cerebral vascular pathology including thromboembolism, small-vessel vasculopathy and, rare cases, true vasculitis. Cerebral vasculitis rare, large-vessel SLE even more unusual. We report case female patient diagnosis SLE. She...
Density changes occurring during fractionated radiotherapy in the pelvic region may degrade proton dose distributions. The aim of study was to quantify dosimetric impact gas cavities and body outline variations.Seven patients with locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) were analyzed through a total 175 daily cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. Four-beams intensity-modulated therapy (IMPT) plans generated targeting internal target volume (ITV) composed of: primary tumor, elective...
Continental shelf waters are particularly responsive to winter storm events mainly because of their shallow depths. Those the southeastern United States (the South Atlantic Bight (SAB)) especially they broad and shallow. Also, Gulf Stream serves as a continual source warm water at outer boundary. Thus SAB receives strong meteorological (wind stress heat loss) oceanographic (advective) forcing. During Genesis Lows Experiment (GALE) response forcing was observed. The mean conditions showed...
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is an opportunistic central nervous system infection, caused by the John Cunningham virus (JCV). PML may occur during treatment with immunosuppressive agents or monoclonal antibodies such as natalizumab. The JCV seroprevalence increases age a seropositivity of 60% in adult human population. In this study, we analyzed sera from 109 pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) patients (mean 14 years) well 162 wide range suspected neurologic disorders 6.3...
The irradiation of sub-regions the parotid has been linked to xerostomia development in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). In this study, we compared classification performance radiomics features calculated on clinically relevant de novo glands HNC patients.All (N = 117) were treated TomoTherapy 30-35 fractions 2-2.167 Gy per fraction daily mega-voltage-CT (MVCT) acquisition for image-guidance purposes. Radiomics 123) extracted from MVCTs whole gland nine sub-regions. changes feature...
While core to the scientific approach, reproducibility of experimental results is challenging in radiomics studies. A recent publication identified features that are predictive late irradiation-induced toxicity head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. In this study, we assessed generalisability these findings.The procedure described question was applied a cohort 109 HNC patients treated with 50-70 Gy 20-35 fractions using helical radiotherapy although there were inherent differences between two...
Abstract Background Differences in HLA allele frequencies between the diseased and healthy populations may signify efficient immune responses, a notion that has been successfully tested for infectious diseases or association with genetic elements involved distinct type of immunity. This retrospective study is intended to detect differences MHC class I carrier advanced melanoma patients compared bone marrow donors. Methods The HLA-A -B 748 stage IV retrieved from serotyping at 6 different...