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In this paper, we present a novel model of the primary visual cortex (V1) based on orientation, frequency, and phase selective behavior of V1 simple cells. We start from the first-level mechanisms of visual perception, receptive profiles. The model interprets V1 as a fiber bundle over the two-dimensional retinal plane by introducing orientation, frequency, and phase as intrinsic variables. Each receptive profile on the fiber is mathematically interpreted as rotated, frequency modulated, and phase shifted Gabor function. We start from the Gabor function and show that it induces in a natural way the model geometry and the associated horizontal connectivity modeling of the neural connectivity patterns in V1. We provide an image enhancement algorithm employing the model framework. The algorithm is capable of exploiting not only orientation but also frequency and phase information existing intrinsically in a two-dimensional input image. We provide the experimental results corresponding to the enhancement algorithm.Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to pose a major global threat. Although a wide range of organ manifestations have now been described, the respiratory system remains in the forefront in terms of the course of infection. Severe pneumonia can develop and is generally prognostically relevant. The following article discusses currently known features of these pulmonary manifestations from a pathophysiological, symptomatological, and radiological perspective. With regard to pathophysiology, the complex nature of the acute pulmonary disease involving severe injury to the alveolar epithelium and pulmonary vascular endothelium resulting in severe respiratory failure in a proportion of patients is discussed. The differences from "classic" acute respiratory distress syndrome and the major effects these have on the treatment of COVID-19 are elucidated. Following a brief description of PCR-based pathogen identification and information on typical laboratory findings, imaging of COVID-19 pneumonia is described in greater details (typical findings, differential diagnoses, grading of the likelihood of COVID-19 pneumonia). This is followed by a description of symptoms, which develop in three phases. With regard to treatment, supportive and intensive care approaches are discussed, including O2 administration and (non-)invasive ventilation. The article concludes with a summary of the insights gained into pharmacological therapies thrombosis prevention on the one hand, and specific antiviral and immunomodulatory therapies (remdesivir, tocilizumab, anakinra, dexamethasone) on the other.For decades the healthcare treatment has persisted in the rigid boundaries of sectoral provision of services. Patients are all too often left to fall by the wayside, as loss of information and deficits in agreement between sectors are more often the rule than the exception. Healthcare policies have previously attempted to improve the services with a multitude of compartmentalized centralistic interventions due to this the rules of the game for outpatient and inpatient care have continuously developed divergently; however, hospitals and the panel physician treatment are faced with a deficiency of specialized personnel, increasing demands on quality and a great pressure of adaptation to develop the services even further. This offers the chance for a reorientation of care, independent of the previous sectoral boundaries but oriented treatment processes for the patients with defined treatment commissions and responsibilities for the coordination. The planning and safeguarding of treatment are cross-sectoral at a regional level. The latitude for innovative treatment solutions must be clearly extended beyond the innovation fund in order to adapt the healthcare to the altered requirements.

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F]PSMA-1007, a positron emission tomography (PET) tracer, specifically targets prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), which is highly expressed in prostate cancer. PSMA-PET is effective especially for regional detection of biochemical recurrence, which significantly affects patient management. Herein, we established and optimized a one-step radiolabeling protocol to separate and purify [

F]PSMA-1007 with a CFN-MPS200 synthesizer for clinical application.

A dedicated single use cassette and synthesis program for [

F]PSMA-1007 was generated using a single-step method for direct precursor radiolabeling. In the cassette, three tube types (fluoro-elastomer, PharMed® BPT, silicone) and two different precursor salts (trifluoroacetic acid or acetic acid) were compared for optimization. Furthermore, three-lot tests were performed under optimized conditions for quality confirmation. Activity yields and mean radiochemical purity of [

F]PSMA-1007 were > 5000 MBq and 95%, respectively, at the end of synthmized with silicone cassettes and acetic acid salt precursor, all quality items passed the specifications required for human use.

We successfully automated the production of [

F]PSMA-1007 for clinical use and optimized synthesis procedures with a CFN-MPS200 synthesizer using a silicone cassette and acetic acid salt precursor. Cassette availability will facilitate a wide spread use of [

F]PSMA-1007-PET, leading to an effective prostate cancer management.

We successfully automated the production of [18F]PSMA-1007 for clinical use and optimized synthesis procedures with a CFN-MPS200 synthesizer using a silicone cassette and acetic acid salt precursor. Cassette availability will facilitate a wide spread use of [18F]PSMA-1007-PET, leading to an effective prostate cancer management.Either isotretinoin or intense pulsed light (IPL) proved to be effective to alleviate acne lesions, but the combined treatment has rarely been reported. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction of isotretinoin and 420 nm IPL combined treatment. Forty-seven patients with facial acne with Global Evaluation Acne (GEA) graded 2-4 were randomized into study group and control group. The patients in the control group received oral isotretinoin for 8 weeks. The patients in the study group were treated with oral isotretinoin for 8 weeks, together with a biweekly 420 nm IPL treatment for 4 weeks. Topical agents included adapalene and fusidic acid. Efficacy was evaluated using digital photographies taken at baseline and week 12 by an independent dermatologist, including GEA grade, lesion count, lesion reduction percentage, and effective rate. All patients completed a questionnaire about dermatology life quality index (DLQI) and satisfaction visual analog scale (VAS) on week 12, and were followed up for another 2 months. Adverse events were recorded. The patients in the study group experienced significant reduction in GEA grade, total lesions, and inflammatory lesions on week 12, compared with the control group (p  less then 0.05). The patients in the study group reported lower DLQI and higher VAS satisfaction (p  less then 0.05) and experienced lower incidence of relapse (p  less then 0.05). No severe adverse event was identified in both groups. Compared with isotretinoin alone, isotretinoin and 420 nm IPL combined treatment proved to be more effective within limited treatment duration. It was well-tolerated and the patients' satisfaction was high.

Teledermatology addresses the problems associated with the lack of specialists and the often long waiting time for an appointment with adermatologist. The research project Online Dermatologist-AppDoc enables afast anonymous expert opinion and was approved on 22October2018 by the Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg for 2years as amodel project.

The aim of the present work is the presentation of the first real healthcare data for German teledematology within the framework of the external quality assurance of the model project Online Dermatologist-AppDoc.

Anonymous data records submitted to Online Dermatologist-AppDoc between 21November2018 and 1August2019 were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively at the Department of Dermatology of the University Hospital Essen. In addition to the evaluation of the data records submitted so far, 100cases submitted underwent asecond assessment by aboard-certified dermatologist to assess concordance.

Atotal of 1364 cases (60.4% men, 39.6% women) were included in the current first external scientific evaluation. In 90.3% of the cases, remote diagnosis was possible. The two most frequent diagnoses were different forms of eczema (n = 270) and nevi (n = 163). Almost two thirds of the patients (64.3%) could be treated teledermatologically only. The random second examination of 100cases resulted in an agreement of the diagnosis including the differential diagnosis/diagnoses in 97% of the cases.

The first external scientific evaluation of the teledermatological model project Online Dermatologist-AppDoc indicates that the reduction of spatial and temporal barriers of adermatological examination as well as the teledermatological triage have been so far successful.

The first external scientific evaluation of the teledermatological model project Online Dermatologist-AppDoc indicates that the reduction of spatial and temporal barriers of a dermatological examination as well as the teledermatological triage have been so far successful.

Outcome of the liver transplantation (LT) is worse in hepatitis C virus (HCV)/human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-coinfected patients compared to patients infected with HCV alone. We report the world's first case of living donor domino liver transplantation (LDDLT) using a familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) liver in a coinfected recipient with HCV-related liver cirrhosis.

The recipient was a 43-year-old male with a CD4 cell count of 52/μL and undetectable HIV-RNA at the time of LT. He received a domino liver graft from a 41-year-old female with FAP. No acute cellular rejection or infection occurred after LT. HCV recurrence was confirmed histologically on the posttransplant day 34. Peginterferon/ribavirin therapy resulted in non-response; however, the patient achieved a sustained viral response with sofosbuvir (SOF)/ledipasvir (LDV). Currently, HCV and HIV testing are negative, and symptomatic de novo amyloidosis has not occurred.

LDDLT allows successful LT in HCV/HIV-coinfected patients; posttransplant HCV recurrence can be successfully treated with anti-viral therapy.

LDDLT allows successful LT in HCV/HIV-coinfected patients; posttransplant HCV recurrence can be successfully treated with anti-viral therapy.The short residence time, corneal barrier functions, and other effective eye protective mechanisms limited the ocular availability after topical application. SRI-011381 mouse Ocular inserts are being developed as polymer films for insertion into the conjunctival sac with the goal of increasing ocular availability. Unfortunately, these devices are not convenient for patients and are associated with many problems. The use of in situ gel/film-forming systems may provide promising alternative with comparable efficacy but this requires verification. Therefore, the current study compared ocular inserts with in situ film-forming liquids containing the same polymer components for ocular delivery of pilocarpine nitrate. Solvent casting technique was employed to prepare the inserts using and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as film-forming polymer blended with sodium alginate, as bioadhesive polymer. The effect of addition of either carboxymethycellulose, carbopol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, or methylcellulose was investigated. Solid-state characterization of the inserts indicated compatibility of the drug with film component.