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Exploring avian exposure to parent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): Using the common eider Somateria mollissima in a global context
PublicationCompared to other organic contaminants, birds are rarely studied for their exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), mainly due to their effective metabolization of parent PAHs. However, as some studies suggest, exposure to PAHs may result in adverse health effects including decreased survival, especially following oil spills. In the present study, we analyzed samples from a sea duck, the common eider Somateria mollissima...
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Leukemia and risk of recurrent Escherichia coli bacteremia: genotyping implicates E. coli translocation from the colon to the bloodstream.
PublicationIn patients with leukemia, the portal(s) and reasons for the persistence of an Escherichia coli recurrent bacteremia remain unclear. Adult Hematology Clinic (AHC) databases at the State Clinical Hospital in Gdańsk were reviewed to evaluate the frequency of E. coli bacteremia between 2002 and 2005. Blood and bowel E. coli strains were obtained and the genetic relatedness of the strains was analyzed. The rate of E. coli bacteremia...
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Parametric versus nonparametric modelling of dynamic susceptibility contrast enhanced MRI based data
PublicationDynamic tracking of a bolus of a paramagnetic agent (dynamic susceptibility contract - DSC) in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) measurements is successfully used for assessment of the tissue perfusion and the other features and functions of the brain (i.e. cerebral blood flow - CBF, cerebral blood volume - CBV, mean transit time - MTT). The parametric and nonparametric approaches to the identification of MRI models are presented...
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Control System Design for Dynamic Positioning using Vectorial Backstepping
PublicationThe problem of synthesis a dynamic positioning system for low frequency model of surface vessel was considered in this paper. The recursive vectorial backstepping control design was used to keep a fixed position and heading in presence of wave disturbances. The passive observer was introduced to smooth the measurements and to estimate the velocities needed for the control algorithm. The computer simulation results were given to...
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Modelling of Ship’s Heeling and Rolling for the Purpose of Gantry Control Improvement in the Course of Cargo Handling Operations in Sea Ports
PublicationThe paper presents two proposals of models of interaction between a ship and cargo being loaded or discharged by a gantry in port, in terms of heeling and rolling of the vessel. The main purpose of such modelling is the need for improvement of gantry control with regard to faster operations thanks to more accurate estimation of level and moment of cargo release from a gantry hook or spreader. The study may be the contribution to...
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Electrochemical simulation of metabolic reduction and conjugation reactions of unsymmetrical bisacridine antitumor agents, C-2028 and C-2053
PublicationElectrochemistry (EC) coupled with analysis techniques such as liquid chromatography (LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) has been developed as a powerful tool for drug metabolism simulation. The application of EC in metabolic studies is particularly favourable due to the low matrix contribution compared to in vitro or in vivo biological models. In this paper, the EC(/LC)/MS system was applied to simulate phase I metabolism of the representative...
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Feasibility study of a Raman spectroscopic route to drug detection
PublicationWe present an surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) approach for detection of drugs of abuse in whole human blood. We utilize a near infrared laser with 830 nm excitation wavelength in order to reduce the influence of fluorescence on the spectra of blood. However, regular plasmon resonance peak of plasmonic nanoparticles, such as silver or gold fall in a much lower wavelength regime about 400 nm. Therefore, we have shifted...
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A simplified method to assess the impact of ship-to-ship collision on the risk of tanker ship hull girder breaking accounting for the effect of ageing
PublicationOne of the most critical structural failures is the exceedance of the ship hull girder’s ultimate strength, which may result in hull breaking, and subsequent severe consequences, including loss of life and property as well as environmental damage in case of an oil spill. A cause for such loss of structural continuity can be triggered by a collision with another vessel. In addition, the ageing mechanisms of the hull structure could...
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Wireless Link Selection Methods for Maritime Communication Access Networks—A Deep Learning Approach
PublicationIn recent years, we have been witnessing a growing interest in the subject of communication at sea. One of the promising solutions to enable widespread access to data transmission capabilities in coastal waters is the possibility of employing an on-shore wireless access infrastructure. However, such an infrastructure is a heterogeneous one, managed by many independent operators and utilizing a number of different communication...
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Selection of an artificial pre-training neural network for the classification of inland vessels based on their images
PublicationArtificial neural networks (ANN) are the most commonly used algorithms for image classification problems. An image classifier takes an image or video as input and classifies it into one of the possible categories that it was trained to identify. They are applied in various areas such as security, defense, healthcare, biology, forensics, communication, etc. There is no need to create one’s own ANN because there are several pre-trained...
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Rating mathematical models for first-pass of tracer in pCT lung studies
PublicationThis paper presents a comparison of model based on the Gauss function and the most commonly used Gamma-variate model in perfusion computed tomography (pCT) lung studies. It also verifies whether used model affects value of blood volume parameter. Three mean concentration-time curves were created from actual pCT measurements: arterial input function, blood vessels in lungs and lung parenchyma. On the basis of these mean curves we...
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MAPSERVER – INFORMATION FLOW MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR THE BORDER GUARD DISTRIBUTED DATA EXCHANGE SYSTEM
PublicationIn this paper the architecture of the software designed for management of position and identification data of floating and flying objects in Maritime areas controlled by Polish Border Guard is presented. The software was designed for managing information stored in a distributed system with two variants of the software, one for a mobile device installed on a vessel, an airplane or a car and second for a central server. The details...
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Fuzyjne polimerazy DNA – otrzymywanie, charakterystyka i zastosowanie
PublicationObecnie reakcje PCR (ang. Polymerase Chain Reaction) wykazują bardzo szerokie zastosowanie w diagnostyce medycznej, biologii molekularnej czy inżynierii genetycznej. Efektywność tych reakcji rozumiana jako wydajność i wierność przeprowadzonej amplifikacji jest nieodłącznie związana ze stosowaną polimerazą DNA i warunkami prowadzenia reakcji PCR. Aby sprostać wymaganiom stawianym przez nowoczesne metody diagnostyczne oraz współczesną...
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A multiparameter simulation-driven analysis of ship response when turning concerning a required number of irregular wave realizations
PublicationThe growing implementation of Decision Support Systems on modern ships, digital-twin technology, and the introduction of autonomous vessels cause the marine industry to seek accurate modeling of vessel response. Despite the contemporary 6DOF models can be used to predict ship motions in irregular waves, the impact of their stochastic realization is usually neglected and remains under-investigated. Especially in the case of turning, differences...
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Factory Acceptance Test – Strain Gauge Measurement, Report no: WOiO /II/123/2014
PublicationTested object was 40 meters long jib and its foundation, placed in Gdansk Shiprepair Yard, manufactured by KMK. The contruction was dedicated to the passenger cruise vessel "Quantum of the Seas" The Strain Gauge measurement in different location and load situation was done in order to validate calculation finite element models used during strength analysis for project. The expertise contains: methodology of the measurements, description...
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Factory Acceptance Test – Strain Gauge Measurement - Report no: WOiO /II/88/2014
PublicationTested object was 40 meters long jib and its foundation, placed in Gdansk Shiprepair Yard, manufactured by KMK. The contruction was dedicated to the passenger cruise vessel "North Star" The Strain Gauge measurement in different location and load situation was done in order to validate calculation finite element models used during strength analysis for project. The expertise contains: methodology of the measurements, description...
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NEW CONCEPT OF HYBRID PROPULSION WITH HYDROSTATIC GEAR FOR INLAND WATER TRANSPORT
PublicationThe article presents the development of author’s concept of a diesel/hydraulic propulsion system for inland watercraft. Due to specific nature of vessel navigation on rivers, classical propulsion systems with shaft lines can be effectively replaced by systems with hydraulic power transmission. A solution is also presented of a hybrid design with extra electric port having the form of a pumping system driven from a battery of accumulators....
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Elevated ambulatory systolic-diastolic pressure regression index is genetically determined in hypertensive patients with coronary heart disease
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Need for multiple risk reduction strategies in clinical trials enrolling high risk patients - FOURIER investigating PCSK-9 inhibitor to lower cholesterol revisited
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Masked arterial hypertension in a 64-year-old man with primary aldosteronism
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Prevalence and distribution of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in treated patients with long-lasting hypertension
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2018 Practice guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Hypertension
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Women’s health, cardiovascular risk and hypertension: the perspective still needs to improve
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The PARAGON Heart Failure trial – ongoing investigation of the angiotensin receptor antagonist/neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril/valsartan in heart failure patients with hypertension and preserved ejection fraction
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New data on antihypertensive drugs and risk of cancer: should we worry?
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Treatment strategies for comorbid conditions lower residual risk in patients with treated hypertension: FOURIER and other randomized outcome trials
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2013 ESH/ESC Practice Guidelines for the Management of Arterial Hypertension
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2018 Practice guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension of the European Society of Hypertension
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Novel approaches: targeting sympathetic outflow in the carotid sinus
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Peter Meredith
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The INTERSTROKE Study: hypertension is by far the most important modifiable risk factor for stroke
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Hypertension Management by Practice Guidelines
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Hypertension and cochlear hearing loss
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The Health Outcomes Prevention and Evaluation 4 (HOPE 4) project: A successful community-based intervention to lower cardiovascular risk in people with hypertension
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The PARAGON-Heart failure trial – another disappointment for heart failure patients with hypertension and preserved ejection fraction
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Insufficiency of the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex and progressive kidney insufficiency following unilateral adrenalectomy – case report and discussion
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HOPE-3, SPRINT, VALUE and a meta-analysis of trials in patients with diabetes support treatment of hypertension to a target below 140 mmHg
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How to measure retinal microperfusion in patients with arterial hypertension
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TIME to face the reality about evening dosing of antihypertensive drugs in hypertension
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Renal denervation in hypertension: is it the end or the beginning of a SPYRAL?
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Single-pill combinations, hypertension control and clinical outcomes: potential, pitfalls and solutions
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Age-dependent sympathetic neural responses to ß1 selective beta-blockade in untreated hypertension-related tachycardia
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Changes of augmentation index early after ischaemic stroke predict functional outcome
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Prevention of heart failure mortality and hospitalizations in SPRINT, EMPA-REG, ALLHAT and HYVET: are diuretics the clue?
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Renal denervation in treatment-resistant hypertension – Oslo RDN, Symplicity HTN-3 and INSPiRED randomized trials
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The polypill: an emerging treatment alternative for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
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New 2017 American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology guideline for hypertension in the adults: major paradigm shifts, but will they help to fight against the hypertension disease burden?
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Will we ever use angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibition (ARNi) for the treatment of hypertension?
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ONTARGET, TRANSCEND and PROFESS – Clarifying, confusing or misleading
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Angiotensin receptor blockers and endpoint protection
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