The distributions obtained by left-truncating at k a mixed Poisson distribution, kT-MP, those obtained by mixing previously left-truncated Poisson distributions, M-kTP; and those obtained by left-truncating at k a mixture of previously left-truncated Poisson distributions, kT-M-iTP, are characterized by means of their probability generating function. The kT-MP models are useful because they apr...

The concept of the Knowledge Translation Platform (KTP) provides cohesion and leadership for national-level knowledge translation efforts. In this review, we discuss nine key lessons documenting the experience of the Zambia Forum for Health Research, primarily to inform and exchange experience with the growing community of African KTPs. Lessons from ZAMFOHR's organizational development include ...

BK virus (BKV)-specific immunity is critical for polyomavirus-associated nephropathy, but antibody responses are incompletely defined. We compared the hemagglutination inhibition assay (HIA) with immunoglobulin G enzyme immunoassays (EIA) to BKV proteins expressed in baculovirus-infected insect cells. N-terminal, internal, and C-terminal domains of the BKV large T antigen (BKLT) were fused to g...

To investigate the factors that influence treatment satisfaction after high-power potassium-titanyl-phosphate (KTP) laser vaporization of the prostate, we compared the characteristics between patients who were satisfied and those who were not satisfied. In all, 97 patients aged between 53-82 years (median age 67 years) underwent high-power KTP laser vaporization of the prostate for lower urinar...

We report on a high-efficiency 461 nm blue light conversion from an external cavityenhanced second-harmonic generation of a 922 nm diode laser with a quasi-phasematched KTP crystal (PPKTP). By choosing a long crystal (LC = 20mm) and twice looser focusing (w0 = 43μm) than the ”optimal” one, thermal lensing effects due to the blue power absorption are minimized while still maintaining near-optima...