UNLABELLED RP170, 1-(2-hydroxy-1-[hydroxymethyl]ethoxy)methyl-2-nitroimidazole, is a new hypoxic radiosensitizer. We recently succeeded in labeling this compound with 18F to make 18F-FRP170, 1-(2-fluoro-1-[hydroxymethyl]ethoxy)methyl-2-nitroimidazole. In this study, we attempted to visualize the ischemic but viable myocardium of rats as hot-spot images using 18F-FRP170. We also compared the dis...

BACKGROUND Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is associated with improved cosmesis and is being performed increasingly. Its role in BRCA mutation carriers has not been well described. This was a study of the indications for, and outcomes of, NSM in BRCA mutation carriers. METHODS BRCA mutation carriers who underwent NSM were identified. Details of patient demographics, surgical procedures, compl...

Debonding failure is the main failure mode in flexurally strengthened reinforced concrete beams by externally bonded or near surface mounted fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. It is believed that FRP debonding will be initiated if the shear stress on the concrete-FRP interface reaches the tensile strength of concrete. However, it was found through experimental and analytical studies tha...

Near-real time estimates of biomass burning emissions are important for air quality monitoring and forecasting. We present here the preliminary analysis of global biomass burning emission product (GBBEP) produced from geostationary-satellite-derived fire radiative power (FRP) in near-real time. Specifically, the FRP is retrieved at an interval of 15 to 30 minutes using WF_ABBA_V65 (Wildfire Aut...

An important aspect to understanding near-field optics and imaging involves the electromagnetic scattering characteristics of objects illuminated by the near field of a sub-wavelength-sized aperture. This paper addresses one particular application of near-field optics: a transmission-mode near-field scanning microscope (NSM). Specifically, some peculiar phenomena are investigated including a ne...

This study is an attempt to carry out a comparative analysis using Natural Semantic Metalanguage (henceforth NSM). The offering routine patterns of native Persian speakers was compared with that of Native American English speakers to see if it can provide evidence for applicability of NSM model which is claimed to be universal. The descriptive technique was the cultural scripts approach, using ...

Characterizing changes in landscape fire activity at better than hourly temporal resolution is achievable using thermal observations of actively burning fires made from geostationary Earth Observation (EO) satellites. Over the last decade or more, a series of research and/or operational “active fire” products have been developed from geostationary EO data, often with the aim of supporting bioma...

The syndrome of left ventricular dysfunction in patients without obstructive coronary artery disease following central nervous system injury is termed neurogenic stunned myocardium (NSM). It has been described most commonly in association with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Nonspecific electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities, elevated troponin I levels, and reversible regional-wall motion ab...

OBJECTIVE To examine the expression level and function of follistatin-related protein gene (FRP, also referred to as FSTL1) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and possible association of its polymorphisms with genetic susceptibility to RA. METHODS FRP mRNA expression levels in the synovial tissues from 10 patients with RA and 5 patients with OA were measured using real-time RT-PCR. Effects on the ...

Repairing deteriorated concrete bridge piers using externally wrapped FRP (fiber reinforced polymer) composites has been proven as an effective approach. This technique has also been applied to low-rise building structures. Failures in FRP-wrapped concrete structures may occur by flexural failures of critical sections or by debonding of FRP plate from the concrete substrate. Debonding in the FR...