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Roessler F, Beck AE, Susie B, Tobias B, Begtrup A, Biskup S, Caluseriu O, Delanty N, Fröhlich C, Greally MT, Karnstedt M, Klöckner C, Kurtzberg J, Schubert S, Schulze M, Weidenbach M, Westphal DS, White M, Wolf CM, Zyskind J, Popp B, Strehlow V. Genetic and phenotypic spectrum in the NONO-associated syndromic disorder. Am J Med Genet A 2023; 191:469-478. [PMID: 36426740 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.63044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The non-POU domain-containing octamer-binding (NONO) protein is involved in multiple steps of gene regulation such as RNA metabolism and DNA repair. Hemizygous pathogenic variants in the NONO gene were confirmed to cause a rare X-linked syndromic disorder. Through our in-house diagnostics and subsequent matchmaking, we identified six unrelated male individuals with pathogenic or likely pathogenic NONO variants. For a detailed comparison, we reviewed all published characterizations of the NONO-associated disorder. The combined cohort consists of 16 live-born males showing developmental delay, corpus callosum anomalies, non-compaction cardiomyopathy and relative macrocephaly as leading symptoms. Seven prenatal literature cases were characterized by cardiac malformations. In this study, we extend the phenotypic spectrum through two more cases with epilepsy as well as two more cases with hematologic anomalies. By RNA expression analysis and structural modeling of a new in-frame splice deletion, we reinforce loss-of-function as the pathomechanism for the NONO-associated syndromic disorder.
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- Franziska Roessler
- Institute of Human Genetics, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- Division of Genetic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.,Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Central Washington Genetics Program, Yakima Valley Memorial, Yakima, Washington, USA
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Genetics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- FutureNeuro SFI Research Centre, The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.,Department of Neurology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- FutureNeuro SFI Research Centre, The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.,School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- Marcus Center for Cellular Cures, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department for Pediatric Cardiology, Heart Center Leipzig, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Germany.,Department of Internal Medicine I, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- FutureNeuro SFI Research Centre, The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.,School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Congenital Heart Defects and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Munich Heart Alliance, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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Weber B, Durán-García MD, Fröhlich C. Thermogravimetric substrate analysis for prediction of biogas and methane yields. Bioresour Technol 2023; 368:128322. [PMID: 36396037 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Biodegradability of biomass constituents is the reason for the gap between theoretical biogas/methane yield and the maximum yield obtainable in bioconversion. The prediction of biogas/methane yields by applying thermal analysis is a relatively new development in this field. The aim of this study was to develop a bioconversion model based on thermogravimetry. Eleven substrates with a specific biogas yield within the range 104 to 572 mLN per gram of volatile solids were subjected to thermogravimetry and a multi linear regression model was developed to predict biogas and methane yields. The optimum parameters describe biogas and methane yields with a root mean square error of 58.8 and 34.3 mLN per gram of volatile solids respectively. The coefficient of determination for these two datasets was 0.81 and 0.84. A prediction technique based on thermogravimetric analysis appears to be a good alternative to other prediction models.
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- B Weber
- Faculty of Engineering, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, Cerro de Coatepec s/n Col. San Buenaventura, C.P. 50130 Toluca, State of Mexico, Mexico.
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- Faculty of Engineering, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, Cerro de Coatepec s/n Col. San Buenaventura, C.P. 50130 Toluca, State of Mexico, Mexico
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- Department of Math, Natural Science and Computer Science, University of Applied Sciences THM, Campus Giessen, 35390 Giessen, Germany
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Spreafico A, Janku F, Rodon J, Tolcher A, Chandana S, Oliva M, Musalli S, Knauss L, Kragh M, Alifrangis L, Fröhlich C, Melander M, Blondal T, Pedersen M, Lantto J, Wood D, Nadler P, Horak I, Siu L, Lakhani N. A phase I study of Sym021, an anti-PD-1 antibody (Ab), alone and in combination with Sym022 (anti-LAG-3) or Sym023 (anti-TIM-3). Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz253.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Brück F, Fröhlich C, Mansfeldt T, Weigand H. A fast and simple method to monitor carbonation of MSWI bottom ash under static and dynamic conditions. Waste Manag 2018; 78:588-594. [PMID: 32559949 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2018.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Accelerated carbonation may be employed to improve the leaching behaviour and the geotechnical properties of MSWI bottom ash (BA). Here we report on a novel method to monitor and evaluate the progress of carbonation in both static and dynamic reactor systems. The method is based on following the pressure drop in the gas phase induced by the CO2-uptake of BA and was benchmarked against carbonate contents as measured by thermogravimetry. Laboratory results demonstrated the serviceability and reproducibility of the method. Complementary logging of relative humidity and temperature showed constant moisture conditions and self-heating induced by the exothermal carbonation reaction, respectively. Under dynamic conditions BA carbonation was higher than in the static reactor. Consistently, the self-heating was more pronounced. After a reaction time of 120 min the pressure records indicated a CO2-uptake of 1.5 g CO2/100 g BA (static tests) and of 2.6 g CO2/100 g BA (dynamic tests). The proposed method is suited to study carbonation processes at minimum analytical expense and integrates over the small-scale heterogeneity of BA.
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- Felix Brück
- ZEuUS, THM University of Applied Sciences, Wiesenstr. 14, 35390 Gießen, Germany.
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- Department MNI, THM University of Applied Sciences, Wiesenstr. 14, 35390 Gießen, Germany
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- Soil Geography/Soil Science, Department of Geosciences, University of Cologne, Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50923 Cologne, Germany
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- ZEuUS, THM University of Applied Sciences, Wiesenstr. 14, 35390 Gießen, Germany
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Fruscalzo A, Londero AP, Fröhlich C, Meyer-Wittkopf M, Schmitz R. Quantitative elastography of the cervix for predicting labor induction success. Ultraschall Med 2015; 36:65-73. [PMID: 24557633 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1355572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the role of quantitative elastography of the cervix in the prediction of successful labor induction compared to the Bishop score (BS) and ultrasound cervical length (CL). MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective pilot study was conducted between July 2010 and June 2011 in patients without preterm membrane rupture undergoing labor induction with vaginal prostaglandins. Before starting induction, the BS, functional CL and cervical tissue strain (TS) were assessed. TS assessment was performed twice using the Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) software. Diagnostic accuracy was evaluated for the prediction of the following endpoints: active labor achievement (success vs. failure, time interval < 24 h and < 48 h), vaginal delivery (success vs. failure, time interval < 36 h and < 72 h) and total amount of prostaglandins used for labor induction (< 6 mg and < 12 mg). RESULTS We analyzed 77 patients with a mean gestational age of 39.7 ± 1.5 weeks of gestation and a mean strain of 0.75 ± 0.17. The TS significantly predicted a failure of labor induction, which occurred in 4 cases, both in mono- and multivariate analysis, independently of the functional cervical length (TS 0.6 ± 0.1). No correlation was found between the TS and other outcomes. The Bishop score and functional cervical length were found to predict only an early response to labor induction (time to active labor < 24 h, time to vaginal delivery < 36 h and PG usage < 6 mg). The diagnostic accuracy was slightly but not significantly improved if both TS and CL were considered. CONCLUSION Preliminary data show the possible usefulness of quantitative cervical elastography in the prediction of labor induction failure.
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- A Fruscalzo
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mathias-Spital Rheine
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uiversity Hospital of Udine
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mathias-Spital Rheine
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- Center for Prenatal Medicine and Ultrasound, Mathias-Spital Rheine
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Münster
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Baer Y, Busch G, Fröhlich C, Steigmeier E. Wärmeleitfähigkeit, elektrische Leitfähigkeit, Hall-Effekt, Thermospannung und spezifische Wärme von Ag2Se. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1515/zna-1962-1008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity. Hall coefficient und thermoelectric power of Ag2Se have been measured between 80 and 600°K. In the low temperature semiconductor phase the thermal conductivity increases with increasing temperature due to the high amount of carrier contribution. The latter has been calculated using the Price formula. Agreement with experiment is satisfactory. The specific heat has been measured between 30 and 200°C. For the latent heat a value of (5.7 ± 0.5) cal/gr was determined in agreement with measurements of Bellati and Lussana 4. In addition to the transition at 133 °C an unknown new transition has been found at about 90 °C.
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- Y. Baer
- Laboratorium für Festkörperphysik ΕΤΗ, Zürich
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- Laboratorium für Festkörperphysik ΕΤΗ, Zürich
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- Laboratorium für Festkörperphysik ΕΤΗ, Zürich
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Rauscher T, Dauphas N, Dillmann I, Fröhlich C, Fülöp Z, Gyürky G. Constraining the astrophysical origin of the p-nuclei through nuclear physics and meteoritic data. Rep Prog Phys 2013; 76:066201. [PMID: 23660558 DOI: 10.1088/0034-4885/76/6/066201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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A small number of naturally occurring, proton-rich nuclides (the p-nuclei) cannot be made in the s- and r-processes. Their origin is not well understood. Massive stars can produce p-nuclei through photodisintegration of pre-existing intermediate and heavy nuclei. This so-called γ-process requires high stellar plasma temperatures and occurs mainly in explosive O/Ne burning during a core-collapse supernova. Although the γ-process in massive stars has been successful in producing a large range of p-nuclei, significant deficiencies remain. An increasing number of processes and sites has been studied in recent years in search of viable alternatives replacing or supplementing the massive star models. A large number of unstable nuclei, however, with only theoretically predicted reaction rates are included in the reaction network and thus the nuclear input may also bear considerable uncertainties. The current status of astrophysical models, nuclear input and observational constraints is reviewed. After an overview of currently discussed models, the focus is on the possibility to better constrain those models through different means. Meteoritic data not only provide the actual isotopic abundances of the p-nuclei but can also put constraints on the possible contribution of proton-rich nucleosynthesis. The main part of the review focuses on the nuclear uncertainties involved in the determination of the astrophysical reaction rates required for the extended reaction networks used in nucleosynthesis studies. Experimental approaches are discussed together with their necessary connection to theory, which is especially pronounced for reactions with intermediate and heavy nuclei in explosive nuclear burning, even close to stability.
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- T Rauscher
- Department of Physics, University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland.
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Schiel R, Stachow R, Fröhlich C, Koch S, Hermann T, Regling B, Holl R. Psychosoziale Charakteristika von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit Typ-1-Diabetes mellitus, die zur stationären Rehabilitation eingewiesen werden – Eine bundesweite „DPV-Wiss”-Analyse. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Schiel R, Stachow R, Fröhlich C, Koch S, Herrmann T, Regling B, Holl R. Psychsoziale Charakteristika von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit Typ-1-Diabetes mellitus die zur stationären Rehabilitation eingewiesen werden – Eine bundesweite „DPV-Wiss“-Analyse. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1076315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Fröhlich C, Hermann T, Koch S, Regling B, Schiel R, Stachow R, Holl R. Indikationen für eine stationäre Rehabilitation von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit Typ-1-Diabetes – eine bundesweite „DPV-Wiss“-Analyse. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1076420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Stachow R, Koch S, Fröhlich C, Schiel R, Hermann T, Holl R. Effekte der stationären Rehabilitation von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit Diabetes mellitus Typ 1– eine multizentrische DPV-Wiss-Analyse. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1076314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Wittchen HU, Fröhlich C, Behrendt S, Günther A, Rehm J, Zimmermann P, Lieb R, Perkonigg A. Cannabis use and cannabis use disorders and their relationship to mental disorders: a 10-year prospective-longitudinal community study in adolescents. Drug Alcohol Depend 2007; 88 Suppl 1:S60-70. [PMID: 17257779 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 202] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2006] [Accepted: 12/20/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Whereas the role of externalizing disorders is relatively well established in predicting the onset of cannabis use (CU) or cannabis use disorder (CUD), the status of anxiety and mood disorders in predicting CU and CUD remains controversial. OBJECTIVE (1) To examine cross-sectional and prospective associations of CU and CUD with a range of mental disorders and whether anxiety and mood disorders are associated with CU/CUD after adjusting for externalizing disorders. METHODS N=1395 community subjects aged 14-17 at baseline were followed-up at three waves prospectively over 10 years. Substance use, substance disorders and mental disorders were assessed using the DSM-IV/M-CIDI. RESULTS (1) The baseline prevalence rates where 19.3% at t(0) for CU and 2.6% for CUD. Cumulative incidence rates at t(3) were 54.3% for CU and 13.7% for CUD. (2) In cross-sectional and prospective analyses other substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders were associated with CU and CUD. (3) Associations of panic-anxiety with CU and of depressive and bipolar disorders with CU and CUD were significant after controlling for externalizing disorders. CONCLUSION A range of psychopathological conditions, including depressive, bipolar and less consistently anxiety disorders as well as the degree of their comorbidity are significantly associated with incident CU and progression to CUD, even when controlling for externalising disorders. A better understanding of this complex interplay may result in better aetiological models and intervention strategies.
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- Hans-Ulrich Wittchen
- Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Technical University Dresden, D-01187 Dresden, Germany.
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Variations in the Sun's total energy output (luminosity) are caused by changing dark (sunspot) and bright structures on the solar disk during the 11-year sunspot cycle. The variations measured from spacecraft since 1978 are too small to have contributed appreciably to accelerated global warming over the past 30 years. In this Review, we show that detailed analysis of these small output variations has greatly advanced our understanding of solar luminosity change, and this new understanding indicates that brightening of the Sun is unlikely to have had a significant influence on global warming since the seventeenth century. Additional climate forcing by changes in the Sun's output of ultraviolet light, and of magnetized plasmas, cannot be ruled out. The suggested mechanisms are, however, too complex to evaluate meaningfully at present.
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- P Foukal
- Heliophysics, Inc., Nahant, Massachusetts 01908, USA
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Pinquart M, Fröhlich C, Silbereisen RK. Altersunterschiede in psychosozialen Ressourcen und im Befinden von Krebspatienten am Beginn einer Chemotherapie. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2006; 39:344-9. [PMID: 17039289 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-006-0406-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2006] [Accepted: 07/19/2006] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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It has been suggested that older patients would have fewer resources than younger patients. We assessed psychosocial resources in 361 recently diagnosed cancer patients. Older patients had a stronger internal health-related locus of control but also less hope than younger patients. No age differences were found for self-esteem and perceived social support. In addition, older patients reported lower levels of negative and positive affect. Curative-intended therapy and social support were associated with a more positive affect only in younger patients, whereas hope was only related to older patients' psychological well-being. It is concluded that older cancer patients have similar levels of psychosocial resources compared to younger patients, but that lack of hope is a vulnerability factor for older patients in particular.
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- M Pinquart
- Lehrstuhl für Entwicklungspsychologie, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Am Steiger 3, Haus 1, 07743, Jena, Germany.
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Perkonigg A, Settele A, Pfister H, Höfler M, Fröhlich C, Zimmermann P, Lieb R, Wittchen HU. Where have they been? Service use of regular substance users with and without abuse and dependence. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 2006; 41:470-9. [PMID: 16565921 DOI: 10.1007/s00127-006-0044-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/30/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To present lifetime rates of service use for psychological and substance use related problems among regular substance users and to examine factors associated with service use. METHOD Data come from a prospective-longitudinal, epidemiological study of a community sample of adolescents and young adults (n = 2548, age 14-24 years at baseline) in Munich, Germany. The Munich-Composite International Diagnostic Interview (M-CIDI) was used at baseline and at two follow-ups to assess substance use and service use. RESULTS Cumulated lifetime incidence of any substance abuse or dependence was 43.7%. Of those with abuse and dependence 23% had ever used any services for psychological or substance use related problems. Illicit substance users especially those with dependence had the highest rates of lifetime service use (52.1%). Psychotherapists and counseling services were contacted most frequently among regular substance users over their lifetimes. Utlilisation rates of substance abuse services were low (2%). Comorbid anxiety disorders and distressing life events were associated with increased lifetime service use. CONCLUSIONS Only a minority of adolescents and young adults with substance use disorders have ever sought professional help. Specialized substance abuse services play only a minor role. The core role of psychotherapists and non-substance abuse specialized services needs critical research attention. Linkages between psychotherapists and the substance use service system should be strengthened to detect and intervene at early developmental stages of abuse and dependence.
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Fröhlich C, Martínez-Pinedo G, Liebendörfer M, Thielemann FK, Bravo E, Hix WR, Langanke K, Zinner NT. Neutrino-induced nucleosynthesis of A>64 nuclei: the nu p process. Phys Rev Lett 2006; 96:142502. [PMID: 16712066 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.96.142502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2005] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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We present a new nucleosynthesis process that we denote as the nu p process, which occurs in supernovae (and possibly gamma-ray bursts) when strong neutrino fluxes create proton-rich ejecta. In this process, antineutrino absorptions in the proton-rich environment produce neutrons that are immediately captured by neutron-deficient nuclei. This allows for the nucleosynthesis of nuclei with mass numbers A>64, , making this process a possible candidate to explain the origin of the solar abundances of (92,94)Mo and (96,98)Ru. This process also offers a natural explanation for the large abundance of Sr seen in a hyper-metal-poor star.
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- C Fröhlich
- Departement für Physik und Astronomie, Universität Basel, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland
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Fröhlich C, Jacobi F, Wittchen HU. DSM-IV pain disorder in the general population. An exploration of the structure and threshold of medically unexplained pain symptoms. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2006; 256:187-96. [PMID: 16328107 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-005-0625-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2005] [Accepted: 09/12/2005] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite an abundance of questionnaire data, the prevalence of clinically significant and medically unexplained pain syndromes in the general population has rarely been examined with a rigid personal-interview methodology. OBJECTIVE To examine the prevalence of pain syndromes and DSM-IV pain disorder in the general population and the association with other mental disorders, as well as effects on disability and health-care utilization. METHODS Analyses were based on a community sample of 4.181 participants 18-65 years old; diagnostic variables were assessed with a standardized diagnostic interview (M-CIDI). RESULTS The 12-month prevalence for DSM-IV pain disorder in the general population was 8.1%; more than 53% showed concurrent anxiety and mood disorders. Subjects with pain disorder revealed significantly poorer quality of life, greater disability, and higher health-care utilization rates compared to cases with pain below the diagnostic threshold. The majority had more than one type of pain, with excessive headache being the most frequent type. CONCLUSIONS Even when stringent diagnostic criteria are used, pain disorder ranks among the most prevalent conditions in the community. The joint effects of high prevalence in all age groups, substantial disability, and increased health services utilization result in a substantial total burden, exceeding that of depression and anxiety.
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- Christine Fröhlich
- Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Dresden, Germany.
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Gutberlet M, Fröhlich C, Spors B, Grothoff M, Klimes K, Abdul-Khaliq H, Berger F, Felix R. Kongenitale Vitien. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2006. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-940428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Gutberlet M, Hoffmann J, Fröhlich C, Grothoff M, Spors B, Abdul-Khaliq H, Berger F, Felix R, Gutberlet M. Funktionelle und volumetrische Analyse des rechten und linken Ventrikels nach Vorhofumkehroperation bei Transposition der großen Gefäße mit der MRT im Vergleich zu einem Normalkollektiv. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2006. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-940946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Pocar P, Klonisch T, Brandsch C, Eder K, Fröhlich C, Hoang-Vu C, Hombach-Klonisch S. AhR-agonist-induced transcriptional changes of genes involved in thyroid function in primary porcine thyrocytes. Toxicol Sci 2005; 89:408-14. [PMID: 16291828 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfj042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The Ah receptor (AhR) is a ligand transcription factor mediating toxic effects of chemicals such as dioxins. The 2,3,7,8 tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and the coplanar polychlorinated biphenyl 126 (PCB 126) are member of the polyhalogenated aromatic hydrocarbons family exerting a variety of toxic effects in a tissue-specific and species-specific manner including thyroid function. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effects of TCDD (1 and 10 nM) and dioxin-like PCB 126 (306 nM) on the AhR signaling pathway and on the gene expression profiles of key factors involved in thyroid function, including thyroglobulin (TG), thyroid peroxidase (TPO), the sodium iodide symporter (NIS), TSH receptor (TSHR), and cathepsins (Cat B and L), using a primary porcine thyrocyte culture as the experimental model. AhR and ARNT expression was detected both as mRNA and on the protein level. Expression did not vary upon treatment with either TCDD or PCB 126. However, treatment with TCDD and PCB 126 induced an AhR signaling response, as indicated by the expression of the AhR-target gene cytochrome P-450 1A1 (CYP1A1). Both 10 nM TCDD and PCB 126 treatment induced a significant downregulation in the expression of NIS and cathepsin B without affecting any of the other parameters investigated. In conclusion, these data indicate that (a) thyrocytes are targets of TCDD and TCDD-like compounds and (b) there is evidence for two independent most likely AhR-mediated molecular mechanisms, by which these compounds negatively interfere with thyroid function.
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany.
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Vocks E, Busch R, Fröhlich C, Borelli S, Mayer H, Ring J. Influence of weather and climate on subjective symptom intensity in atopic eczema. Int J Biometeorol 2001; 45:27-33. [PMID: 11411412 DOI: 10.1007/s004840000077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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The frequent clinical observation that the course of atopic eczema, a skin disease involving a disturbed cutaneous barrier function, is influenced by climate and weather motivated us to analyse these relationships biometrically. In the Swiss high-mountain area of Davos the intensity of itching experienced by patients with atopic eczema was evaluated and compared to 15 single meteorological variables recorded daily during an entire 7-year observation period. By means of univariate analyses and multiple regressions, itch intensity was found to be correlated with some meteorological variables. A clear-cut inverse correlation exists with air temperature (coefficient of correlation: -0.235, P < 0.001), but the effects of water vapour pressure, air pressure and hours of sunshine are less pronounced. The results show that itching in atopic eczema is significantly dependent on meteorological conditions. The data suggest that, in patients with atopic eczema, a certain range of thermo-hygric atmospheric conditions with a balance of heat and water loss on the skin surface is essential for the skin to feel comfortable.
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- E Vocks
- Department of Dermatology and Allergology Biederstein, Technical University of Munich, Biedersteinerstr. 29, D-80802 München, Germany
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Fröhlich C. [Holistic care in oncologic nursing]. Pflege Aktuell 1996; 50:585-9. [PMID: 9052222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- C Fröhlich
- Fachkrankenhaus Marienstift Schwarzenberg
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Philipona R, Fröhlich C, Betz C. Characterization of pyrgeometers and the accuracy of atmospheric long-wave radiation measurements. Appl Opt 1995; 34:1598-1605. [PMID: 21037701 DOI: 10.1364/ao.34.001598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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A detailed characterization is performed to calibrate pyrgeometers, using a newly developed apparatus that contains a blackbody radiation source and the means to vary the temperatures of the pyrgeometer under testing. Calibration measurements cover the parameter space of radiation and instrument temperatures that prevail during field measurements. Dome-temperature measurements, normally provided on pyrgeometers, are inadequate for accurate corrections of the dome emission. A new temperature measurement with three sensors inside the dome at 45° elevation is proposed and has been implemented on several test instruments. This modification and the detailed characterization measurements permit an improved evaluation, based on thorough analysis of the thermal balance of the instrument, leading to a sensitivity factor C and three correction factors, k(1,2,3). Test measurements demonstrate the substantial improvement achieved on the accuracy of atmospheric and terrestrial long-wave radiation measurements, down to ±2Wm(-2).
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Vocks E, Seifert B, Hahn H, Fröhlich C. [Quantitative assessment of heliotherapy in psoriasis vulgaris in high altitude climate]. Z Hautkr 1989; 64:466-72. [PMID: 2763614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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At the Davos Clinic for Dermatology and Allergy (Alexanderhausklinik), patients suffering from psoriasis were treated with natural UV irradiation over 6 weeks in 1987: the average doses applied amounted to 1.042 J/cm2 UVB (= 41.7 sunburn units (SU] and 41.511 J/cm2 UVA. These doses were far below those of artificial UV sources usually required in the treatment of psoriasis. The doses were also far below those which statistically increase the incidence of non-melanotic skin cancer.
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- E Vocks
- Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergie Davos Alexanderhausklinik
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New Rayleigh-scattering optical thickness values for the terrestrial atmosphere in the 260 < lambda < 1500-nm wavelength range have been calculated using updated data on atmospheric optical parameters. The calculations include molecular scattering from water vapor and take into account varying atmospheric composition with altitude. The new Rayleigh-scattering coefficients average 4.5% lower than those listed by Penndorf in 1955.
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Fröhlich C. [Thrombocyte replacement]. Hippokrates 1978; 49:95-7. [PMID: 632119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Fröhlich C. [Transfusion hepatitis or hospital hepatitis?]. Hippokrates 1976; 47:358-60. [PMID: 1002554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Fröhlich C. [Clinical evaluation of cryoglobulinemia]. Hippokrates 1975; 46:522-4. [PMID: 1194084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Schneider W, Glassner K, Fröhlich C, McCarty LJ. Multi-channel preparation of fresh blood an economic therapy with blood components. Blut 1974; 28:100-8. [PMID: 4130177 DOI: 10.1007/bf01634374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Fröhlich C, Locher M, von Oldershausen HF. [The influence of intravenous infusion of a nutrient solution on the exocrine pancreas]. Klin Wochenschr 1973; 51:1207-9. [PMID: 4789328 DOI: 10.1007/bf01468558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Fröhlich C. [Demonstration of HAA (Australia antigen) using radioimmunoassay (RIA)]. Hippokrates 1973; 44:450-1. [PMID: 4779549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Fröhlich C. [The methodology of the HAA-demonstration]. Hippokrates 1973; 44:326-7. [PMID: 4588333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Glabbner K, Schneider W, Fröhlich C. [Antihemophilic cryoprecipitate (AHCP). Processing technic, testing, and clinical adminstration]. Med Monatsschr 1973; 27:230-2. [PMID: 4732369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Glassner K, Schneider W, Fröhlich C. [Directed hemotherapy of hemorrhage in internal medicine]. Med Welt 1972; 23:1393. [PMID: 4655582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Fröhlich C. [Etiology and pathognomonic significance of serum lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme distribution pattern in neoplastic diseases and hemoblastoses. 3. Clinical significance of the serum LDH-type C]. Arztl Forsch 1971; 25:396-410. [PMID: 5289824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Schneider W, Fröhlich C. [Benign paraproteinemias]. Med Welt 1971; 44:1762-3. [PMID: 5001555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Fröhlich C. [Etiology and pathognomonic significance of a serum lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme pattern in neoplastic diseases and hemoblastoses. II. Experimental studies on the elimination velocity of the LDH-isoenzymes from the plasma. LDH pattern in paraleukoblasts and malignant neoplasms]. Arztl Forsch 1971; 25:316-29. [PMID: 5286711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Fröhlich C. [Etiology and pathognomic significance of the serum lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme pattern in patients with neoplastic diseases and hemoblastoses. I. Introduction--procedure--critical study of procedure]. Arztl Forsch 1971; 25:277-86. [PMID: 5171201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Schneider W, Fröhlich C, Fiedler H. [Current possibilities for optimal hemotherapy]. Z Prakt Anasth 1971; 6:263-76. [PMID: 4111550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Fröhlich C, Köhle U, Rietsch R. [Influence of therapy on the longevity of patients with plasmacytoma in relation to disease stage and intensity of therapy]. Med Welt 1971; 17:713-7. [PMID: 5555293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Fröhlich C. [Au-SH-antigen and blood transfusion]. Hippokrates 1971; 42:118-20. [PMID: 5550575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Schneider W, Fröhlich C, Fiedler H. [Present status of the prevention of transfusion hepatitis]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 1971; 96:377-80. [PMID: 5542624 DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1108258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Fröhlich C. [Determination of Au-SH antigens in the prevention of transfusion hepatitis]. Hippokrates 1970; 41:408-9. [PMID: 5473623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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