Topology optimization is a computational tool that can be used for the systematic design of
photonic crystals, waveguides, resonators, filters and plasmonics. The method was originally …

The history, replication, genetics, characteristics (both biological and physical), and factors
involved in the pathogenesis of Mycoplasma genitalium are presented. The latter factors …

Background Mycoplasma genitalium is now recognised as an important bacterial sexually
transmitted infection. We summarised data from studies of mutations associated with …

Background—The optimal stenting strategy in coronary artery bifurcation lesions is
unknown. In the present study, a strategy of stenting both the main vessel and the side …

The geographic distribution throughout Europe of each of 32 chloroplast DNA variants
belonging to eight white oak species sampled from 2613 populations is presented. Clear-cut …

A consortium of 16 laboratories have studied chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) variation in
European white oaks. A common strategy for molecular screening, based on restriction …

Aims Exenatide, a glucagon-like-peptide-1 analogue, increases myocardial salvage in
experimental settings with coronary occlusion and subsequent reperfusion. We evaluated …

Background Elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) are associated with increased risks
of ischemic heart disease and ischemic cerebrovascular disease. We tested whether this is …

Albumin excretion in urine is positively correlated with the presence of ischemic heart
disease and atherosclerotic risk factors. We studied prospectively whether a slight increase …

Background—The aim of this study was to assess the level of urinary albumin excretion
(microalbuminuria), which is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and …