Abstract:
A first aspect provides, in a device for processing biomedical data obtained from a body, a method of determining brain activity. The method comprises obtaining neuron oscillation signal data of a first part of a brain over a period of time. The oscillation signal data is apportioned in timeslots within the period and per time slot, based on the oscillation data for the timeslot, an amplitude value and variation value representing data values in the timeslot are obtained. A correlation value is determined between the amplitude values and the corresponding variation values over at least a substantial part of the first time period; and the correlation value is provided as an output. The correlation value may optionally be used for estimating a ratio between excitation and inhibition activity of the brain under scrutiny.
Abstract:
One aspect of this disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for determining a force acting on at least part of a structure, for example a biological structure, such as a DNA molecule. The method comprises controlling a light-sensitive system, e.g. of a microscope, to determine light information based on light from the structure. The light is incident on at least a part of the light sensitive system. The light-sensitive system may be said to capture the light from the structure. The at least part of the structure comprises one or more optically active entities, such as DNA intercalator molecules and donor/acceptor fluorophores. At least one of (i) an optical activity of the entities and (ii) a quantity of the entities depends on the force acting on the at least part of the structure. Furthermore, the light information defines a light property value associated with said at least part of the structure. The method further comprises determining the force acting on the at least part of the structure on the basis of said light property value and a reference light property value.
Abstract:
A suture device includes a needle operating device movable longitudinally with respect to a housing between at least an insertion position and a needle transfer position. The needle operating device includes an elongate operating element arranged extending from a distal end of the housing to or near a housing proximal end. A needle holder connected at a distal end of the operating element holds two or more needles, with free ends directed in proximal direction. The holder is movable with respect to a protection device between at least a protecting position shielding the free ends, and a non-protecting position for the same. A needle receive device at a distal end of the housing receives the free ends when the operating device is moved to the transfer position. In at least the insertion position the holder and the protection device are spaced longitudinally from the housing to receive a tissue therebetween.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method for screening for colorectal cancer, the method comprising: screening a biological sample from an individual for one or more biomarkers selected from the group defined in Table 1 and/or Table 6, wherein the presence of or increased expression of the one or more biomarkers relative to a control sample is indicative that the individual is at risk of suffering from or is suffering from colorectal cancer. The invention also provides an array and kit suitable for use in the methods of the invention, methods of treating colorectal cancer and therapeutic agents for use in methods of treating cancer.
Abstract:
A lithographic apparatus is a machine that applies a desired pattern onto a substrate, usually onto a target portion of the substrate. A lithographic apparatus can be used, for example, in the manufacture of integrated circuits (ICs). The lithographic apparatus has an inspection apparatus with an EUV radiation source. The radiation source emits a radiation beam that includes coherent radiation of a specific wavelength. The beam propagates to illumination optical system, which focuses the radiation beam into a focused beam of illuminating radiation. The illumination optical system illuminates a three-dimensional product structure on the substrate, which scatters the illuminating radiation. On the surface of a detector, the radiation scattered by the product structure forms a diffraction pattern that is used to reconstruct data describing the three-dimensional product structure.
Abstract:
Novel radiotracer for positron emission tomography (PET) or single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging are described. Specifically, the invention relates to 18F-labeled afatinib suitable as a PET or SPECT tracer for imaging epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR, erbB1) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2, erbB2), to a precursor compound for use in its synthesis, to methods for the preparation 18F-labeled afatinib, as well as to the use thereof in in vivo diagnosis, tumor imaging or patient stratification on the basis of mutational status of EGFR (erbB1) and Her2 (erbB2).
Abstract:
The invention is directed to a compound according to formula (1) wherein R2 is fluorine, X is nitrogen or carbon and R3 is an organic group. The invention is also directed to the use of this compound as a precursor for the preparation of a 11C or 18F-radio labelled compound. The radio labelled compound may be used in an in vivo diagnostic or imaging method.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the use of sphingosine based compounds, in particular phytosphingosine compounds, in the protection of hydroxyapatite containing materials such as teeth and bone. Such compounds are especially useful in the treatment and prevention of dental caries, dental erosion, dentine hypersensitivity and tartar (dental calculus) formation. Methods and devices are also provided for preventing biofilm formation using sphingosine based compounds. Compositions comprising sphingosine based compounds are also provided.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method for screening for colorectal cancer, the method comprising: screening a biological sample from an individual for one or more biomarkers selected from the group defined in Table 1 and/or Table 6, wherein the presence of or increased expression of the one or more biomarkers relative to a control sample is indicative that the individual is at risk of suffering from or is suffering from colorectal cancer. The invention also provides an array and kit suitable for use in the methods of the invention, methods of treating colorectal cancer and therapeutic agents for use in methods of treating cancer.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to the use of altered BRI2 levels as a biomarker for the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Novel treatments based on altered BRI2 levels and anti-BRI2 antibodies are also provided.