Although some researchers have reported that early tapering of cyclosporine is feasible and beneficial to augment graft-versus-leukemia effects after conventional stem-cell transplantation, there is little information on the feasibility of this strategy following reduced-intensity stem cell transplantation (RIST). We summarized outcomes of 17 patients who underwent early tapering of cyclosporin...

in order to avoid using cytotoxic drugs and to minimize prednisolone side effects in frequent relapsing or steroid-dependent idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, 35 patients, 3 to 15 (mean= 8.1) years of age, were studied. while in remission for at least 6 weeks, the dose of prednisolone was reduced to 0.1-0.37 (mean= 0.23) mg/kg/day as a single dose for 12 to 72 (mean= 27.6) months. it was followed ...

Transistor tapering is a widely used technique applied to optimize the geometries of CMOS transistors in high-performance circuit design with a view to minimizing the delay of a FET network. Currently, in a long FET network where MOS devices are stacked over one another to form a series chain network, the dimensions of the transistors are decreased from the bottom transistor to the top transist...

Background: No stent is yet available for tapering coronary arteries. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the applicability, efficacy and safety of a novel tapered, polymer-free sirolimus eluting stent (t-PFSES) specifically designed for tapering coronary arteries. Methods: 28 pigs underwent the placement of 56 oversized stents (control, n = 28, t-PFSES, n = 28), and quantitative co...

Short-range car radar systems can provide safety and comfort features such as parking aid, pre-crash warning, change lane assistant, etc. These radar systems create a safety belt around the car using transmission of ultra wideband (UWB) 24 GHz signals. Regulations limit the level of radiation at certain elevation angles to avoid interference or disturbance in the 24 GHz band. The specific goal ...

BACKGROUND Although tacrolimus is recommended by KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Glomerulonephritis for the treatment of idiopathic membranous nephropathy (MN), little is known about factors that influence response and relapse of the disease after tacrolimus therapy. METHODS Multicentre study that collected 122 MN patients with nephrotic syndrome and stable renal function treated with t...

An axially corrugated horn antenna with an elliptically shaped taper is proposed for satellite communication applications. This structure is a good candidate for the feed of reflectors and also for improving the electrical properties of reflector antennas. A tapering method is used to justify the horizontal location of the corrugation profile which improves the electrical performance of the pre...

BACKGROUND Conventional approaches for benzodiazepine tapering have their limitations. Anecdotal studies have shown that acupuncture is a potential treatment for facilitating successful benzodiazepine tapering. As of today, there was no randomized controlled trial examining its efficacy and safety. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of using electroacupuncture as an adjunct tr...