Atomic force microscopy (AFM) can be combined with fluorescence microscopy to measure the changes in intracellular calcium levels (indicated by fluorescence of Ca²⁺ sensitive dye fluo-4) in response to mechanical stimulation performed by AFM. Mechanical stimulation using AFM is associated with cantilever movement, which may interfere with the fluorescence signal. The motion of the AFM cantileve...

The goal of this study was to optimize the transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) protocol for acquiring a reliable estimate of corticospinal excitability (CSE) using single-pulse TMS. Moreover, the minimal number of stimuli required to obtain a reliable estimate of CSE was investigated. In addition, the effect of two frequently used stimulation intensities [110% relative to the resting motor ...

This draft describes a protocol (RTP) suitable for the transport of real-time data, such as audio, video or simulation data. The data transport is enhanced by a control protocol designed to provide minimal control and identification functionality. A reverse control protocol provides mechanisms for monitoring quality of service and other content-specific requests. This protocol is intended for e...

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has developed into a very powerful tool in the hands of basic and clinical neuroscientists alike to study function and dysfunction of the human brain noninvasively and painlessly. However, as a stand-alone technique, the potential of TMS to gain knowledge is relatively limited. This potential can be strongly enhanced by combining TMS with simultaneous mea...

The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy in- vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) in patients with hyper-response Ovarian Stimulation for intrauterine insemination (IUI). A Retrospective study, conducted Ferty9 Fertility Center. Rescue IVF-ET offered forty seven IUI cycles having excessive follicular development patient consent. Patients were counseled IVF conversion whe...

Background: Malignant disorder with B or T stem cell basis leads to development and continuation of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) due to aggregation of blast cells in bone marrow. The environmental, genetic, and demographic factors may influence the disease relapse. The objective of this study was to assess the relation between end of induction minimal residual disease and different risk f...

BACKGROUND Quitting smoking remains a challenge for almost one-third of the military veteran population. Alternatives to pharmacological therapies such as acupuncture, acupressure, and electrical stimulation have received minimal attention in research but have been widely reported to be popular and safe interventions for smoking cessation. METHODS This randomized, double-blind, placebo-contro...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Overcoming chronic hemiparesis from a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) can be challenging for many patients, especially after the first 12 months after the CVA. With the use of established motor control theories, the present study investigated electromyogram (EMG)-triggered neuromuscular stimulation and bilateral coordination training. METHODS Twenty-five CVA subjects vol...