Everett

Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) have provided an enormous amount of data on genomic loci associated with cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias. Clinical relevance, however, remains unclear since GWAS do not provide a mechanistic explanation for this association. Determining the electrophysiological relevance of variants for arrhythmias…[Read more]

Functional thin films are commonly integrated in electronic devices as part of a multi-layer architecture. Metal/oxide/metal structures e.g. in resistive switching memory and piezoelectric microelectrochemical devices are relevant applications. The films are mostly fabricated from the vapour phase or by solution deposition. Processing conditions…[Read more]

In this video tutorial we present our technique for hybrid surgical Melody® valve implantation in the left atrio-ventricular valve (henceforth referred to as mitral valve) position in children. The key steps, including valve preparation, implantation, and balloon dilatation, are depicted. We discuss the short-term outcome, we red-flag potential…[Read more]

Conclusions We found that, when adjusted for comorbidities, complexity, and procedure type, there was no difference in outcomes in terms of surgical complications, reoperation, length of stay more than 5 days, and mortality. While these results suggest that our apprenticeship teaching model is safe for developing independent physicians, using new…[Read more]

Thorough swabbing is becoming an increasing approach to fight COVID-19 transmission, particularly among asymptomatic subjects, who are thought to represent the majority of potentially-contacting people. Particularly in the current management of COVID-19 emergency, the 3T approach, i.e., testing, tracing and treating, is felt as particularly…[Read more]

Proteins containing valine-glutamine (VQ) motifs play important roles in plant growth and development as well as in defense responses to both abiotic and biotic stresses. Blackleg disease, which is caused by Leptosphaeria maculans, is the most important disease in canola (Brassica napus) worldwide; however, the identification of Brassica napus VQs…[Read more]