Inguinal hernia surgery perspectives beyond Lichtenstein

Bonjer, H.J. [Promotor]Dwars, B.J. [Copromotor

Effects of differential hillslope-scale water retention characteristics on rainfall-runoff response at the Landscape Evolution Observatory

To be able to collect the reliable data necessary for understanding and modeling various Earth system processes in real catchments, controlled experiments are being conducted at the Landscape Evolution Observatory (LEO) within Biosphere2, The University of Arizona. Rainfall experiments have revealed differences in hydrological response between two landscapes within LEO, despite the landscapes’ identical design and equipment. In an attempt to discover where the observed differences stem from, we use a full 3D hydrological model (CATchment HYdrology, CATHY) to show the effect of soil water retention on the rainfall-runoff response of these two hillslopes

Urinary incontinence: A vibration alert system for detecting pad overflow

This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final published article is available from the link below. Copyright @ 2011 RESNA.A sensor and electronics system is described that monitors the leakage of urine from continence pads into surrounding underwear. Urinary incontinence is involuntary loss of urine and occurs when the bladder muscles contract without warning or the sphincter muscles surrounding the urethra are too weak to prevent leakage. The system comprises a wetness sensor and electronics unit. The sensor is stitched into the underwear and detects overspills of urine from the pad. The electronics unit is attached to the underwear and responds by vibrating, signaling to the wearer that pad has failed. This system has application for individuals who use continence pads in the community, but it could also be used in care homes

Detection of mRNA using the BIACORE

We present the detection of native mRNA using the BIACORE system. The influence of different probes and flow rates on the detection is shown and compared to the hybridisation of oligonucleotides. Probes for mRNA detection were chosen by calculations of secondary structures using energy minimizing criteria based on the algorithm of Zuker. Probe concentrations were optimised as well as the regeneration conditions for the sensor surface. The influence of the flow rate appeared to be more marked for mRNA than for oligonucleotide hybridisation

Neuropsychologie in tijden van COVID-19: overwegingen bij neuropsychologische diagnostiek via beeldbellen

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