-
Article
Open AccessThe role of the DC component in human perception of AC–DC hybrid electric fields and a comparison with the AC component
As part of the energy transition in Germany, high-voltage overhead power lines will be operated using hybrid systems that combine alternating and direct current (AC and DC). The degree to which humans perceive...
-
Article
Open AccessMedical students’ experiences of working with simulated patients in challenging communication training
Physicians’ communication skills are important for patient-centered care. Although working with simulated patients (SPs) in case simulations is common for training communication skills, studies seldom include ...
-
Article
Open AccessFunctional changes in long-term incubated rat precision-cut lung slices
Respiratory diseases represent a global health burden. Because research on therapeutic strategies of airway diseases is essential, the technique of precision-cut lung slices (PCLS) has been developed and widel...
-
Article
Open AccessBlood collection technique, anticoagulants and storing temperature have minor effects on the isolation of polymorphonuclear neutrophils
In the isolation of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) the technique and other external factors can have great influence on the quality and quantity of isolated neutrophils. To elucidate the influence of the...
-
Article
Open AccessArgon reduces the pulmonary vascular tone in rats and humans by GABA-receptor activation
Argon exerts neuroprotection. Thus, it might improve patients’ neurological outcome after cerebral disorders or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. However, limited data are available concerning its effect on pulmo...
-
Article
Open AccessThe pro-inflammatory stimulus of zinc- and copper-containing welding fumes in whole blood assay via protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B inhibition
An asymptomatic systemic inflammation after exposure to zinc- and copper-containing welding fumes has been described as mild form of metal fume fever in recent studies. Since chronic systemic inflammation lead...
-
Article
Open AccessThe effects of hydroxyethyl starch and gelatine on pulmonary cytokine production and oedema formation
Recently, side effects of plasma expanders like hydroxyethyl starch and gelatine gained considerable attention. Most studies have focused on the kidneys; lungs remain unconsidered. Isolated mouse lungs were pe...
-
Article
Open AccessFrequency vs. intensity: which should be used as anchors for self-report instruments?
The aim of the present study was to investigate the usability of verbal rating scale anchors in patients suffering from a depressive episode and whether differences between frequency or intensity scales could ...
