Investigation of Ionic Conductivity in Track-etched Nanoporous Polyimide Membranes using a Microwave Technique

The in situ characterization of membranes for fuel cell applications is a rather complex and time-consuming procedure. It is therefore interesting to develop simple, short, and reproducible characterization tests and to limit in situ measurement only to the most promising materials. In this paper, a new characterization method is proposed to extract the DC ionic conductivity of track-etched nanoporous polyimide membranes from microwave measurements

Targeted proteomics and specific immunoassays reveal the presence of shared allergens between the zoonotic nematodes Anisakis simplex and Pseudoterranova decipiens

The family Anisakidae, mainly represented by Anisakis simplex s.l. and Pseudoterranova decipiens, encompasses zoonotic nematodes infecting many marine fish. Both are responsible for gastrointestinal disease in humans after ingestion of a live larva by consumption of undercooked fish, and, in the case of A. simplex, an allergic reaction may occur after consuming or even handling infected fish. Due to its phylogenetic relatedness with A. simplex, few studies investigated the allergenic potential of P. decipiens, yet none of them focused on its excretory/secretory (E/S) proteins that easily get missed when working solely on extracts from crushed nematodes. Moreover, these E/S allergens remain behind even when the larva has been removed during fish quality processing. Therefore, the aim was to investigate if Anisakis-like allergens could also be detected in both crushed and E/S P. decipiens protein extract using targeted mass spectrometry analysis and immunological methods. The results confirmed that at least five A. simplex allergens have homologous proteins in P. decipiens; a result that emphasizes the importance of also including E/S protein extracts in proteomic studies. Not only A. simplex, but also P. decipiens should therefore be considered a potential source of allergens that could lead to hypersensitivity reactions in humans

Bilayers coating on titanium surface: The impact on the hydroxyapatite initiation

Most of the actual orthopaedic devices, widely made of titanium and its alloys, present different weaknesses like ions release and risks of loosening over a long period. To solve such problems, new developments in surface modification are crucial. This work is an extension of our recent effort on the development and improvement of a multifunctional inorganic/organic bilayers coating. A thin tantalum oxide layer is formed by sol-gel synthesis followed by the modification with organophosphonic acids of the tantalum oxide layer. We focus in particular on the effect of the bilayers coating on corrosion resistance and hydroxyapatite growth rate by immersion in a simulated body fluid solution. It is also highlighted that the structure of the organophosphonic acid is of major importance on the osteoinduction character of the material. © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved

L'inactivation de bglC/BglC chez Streptomyces scabies éveille la production de Beta-glucosidases alternatives

The poster explains the methodology used to highlight the emergence of an alternative beta-glucosidase acitivy after deleting a gene coding for a beta-glucosidase in the plant pathogen Streptomyces scabies. It retraces the workflow from discovering the increase in beta-glucosidase activity to identifying candidates responsible for the alternative activity.Ce poster explique la méthode employée pour mettre en évidence l'émergence d'une activité de type beta-glucosidase alternative suite à la délétion d'un gène codant pour une beta-glucosidase chez le phytopathogène Streptomyces scabies. Il détaille les étapes mises en oeuvre, depuis la découverte de l'augmentation de l'activité beta-glucosidase jusqu'à l'identification de candidats à cette activité alternative.Patscab #

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Using ELEFIGHT(®) QR Codes for Quick Access to Information on Influenza Burden and Prevention: A Pilot Study in Lyon University Hospital

(1) Background: The Vaccine Coverage Rate of influenza remains low and omnichannel efforts are required to improve it. The objective was to evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of a QR Code nudging system in outpatient departments. (2) Methods: The study was performed in 6 departments ensuring ambulatory activities in a French university Hospital between November and December 2021. By scanning QR codes, users accessed anonymously to the ELEFIGHT(®) web app, which provides medical information on influenza and invites them to initiate a discussion about influenza prevention with their physicians during the consultation. (3) Results: 351 people made 529 scans with an average reading time of 1 min and 4 s and a conversion rate of 32%, i.e., people willing to engage in a discussion. (4) Conclusions: The study suggests that direct access to medical information through QR codes in hospitals might help nudge people to raise their awareness and trigger their action on influenza prevention

Using ELEFIGHT(®) QR Codes for Quick Access to Information on Influenza Burden and Prevention: A Pilot Study in Lyon University Hospital

(1) Background: The Vaccine Coverage Rate of influenza remains low and omnichannel efforts are required to improve it. The objective was to evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of a QR Code nudging system in outpatient departments. (2) Methods: The study was performed in 6 departments ensuring ambulatory activities in a French university Hospital between November and December 2021. By scanning QR codes, users accessed anonymously to the ELEFIGHT(®) web app, which provides medical information on influenza and invites them to initiate a discussion about influenza prevention with their physicians during the consultation. (3) Results: 351 people made 529 scans with an average reading time of 1 min and 4 s and a conversion rate of 32%, i.e., people willing to engage in a discussion. (4) Conclusions: The study suggests that direct access to medical information through QR codes in hospitals might help nudge people to raise their awareness and trigger their action on influenza prevention