Author(s): Samadi S; Dargahi J; Narayanswamy S;
We report the design of a high-efficiency spectral-domain spectrometer with cylindrical optics for line scanning optical coherence tomography (OCT). The spectral nonlinearity in k space (wavenumber) lowers the depth-dependent signal sensitivity of the spectrometers. For linearizing, in this design, grating and prism have been introduced. For line scanning ...
Article GUID: 34640783
Author(s): Maïano C; Morin AJS; April J; Coutu S; Dugas C; Hue O;
This study examined whether profiles varying in actual and perceived locomotor and ball skill competencies would be identified and whether these profiles would differ in relation to children's characteristics. Participants were 127 (70 boys; 57 girls) French-speaking Canadian children (5-11 years). Actual and perceived motor competencies were, respect ...
Article GUID: 34636286
Author(s): Przybyszewski B; Kozera R; Krawczyk ZD; Boczkowska A; Dolatabadi A; Amer A; Sztorch B; Przekop RE;
Ice formation on the aerodynamic surfaces of an aircraft is regarded as a major problem in the aerospace industry. Ice accumulation may damage parts, sensors and controllers and alter the aerodynamics of the airplane, leading to a range of undesired consequences, including flight delays, emergenc ...
Article GUID: 34640083
Author(s): Legault-Denis C; Aghourian M; Soucy JP; Rosa-Neto P; Dagher A; Aumont E; Wickens R; Bedard MA;
Background: Severe cholinergic degeneration is known to occur in Parkinson's disease (PD) and is thought to play a primary role in the cognitive decline associated with this disease. Although cholinergic losses occur in all patients with PD, cognitive performance remains normal for many of th ...
Article GUID: 34628195
Author(s): Bayeh R; Yampolsky MA; Ryder AG;
Over the course of the year 2020, the global scientific community dedicated considerable effort to understanding COVID-19. In this review, we discuss some of the findings accumulated between the onset of the pandemic and the end of 2020, and argue that although COVID-19 is clearly a biological disease tied to a specific virus, the culture-mind relation at ...
Article GUID: 34630195
Author(s): Iriah SC; Borges C; Shalev U; Cai X; Madularu D; Kulkarni PP; Ferris CF;
Background: Maraviroc is an antiretroviral agent and C-C chemokine coreceptor 5 (CCR5) antagonist that is currently used to treat human immunodeficiency virus. CCR5/µ-opioid receptor heterodimerization suggests that maraviroc could be a treatment for oxycodone abuse. We treated rats with maraviroc to explore its effect on oxycodone-seekin ...
Article GUID: 34625487
Author(s): Geng X; Khalil CA; Prince RC; Lee K; An C; Boufadel MC;
The 2010 Deepwater Horizon (DWH) blowout released 3.19 million barrels (435 000 tons) of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Driven by currents and wind, an estimated 22 000 tons of spilled oil were deposited onto the northeastern Gulf shorelines, adversely impacting the ecosystems and economies of the Gulf coast regions. In this work we present field work ...
Article GUID: 34617733
Author(s): Gilbert AC; Lee JG; Coulter K; Wolpert MA; Kousaie S; Gracco VL; Klein D; Titone D; Phillips NA; Baum SR;
Previous studies of word segmentation in a second language have yielded equivocal results. This is not surprising given the differences in the bilingual experience and proficiency of the participants and the varied experimental designs that have been used. The present study tried to account for a ...
Article GUID: 34603133
Author(s): Brunetti SC; Arseneault MKM; Wright JA; Wang Z; Ehdaeivand MR; Lowden MJ; Rivoal J; Khalil HB; Garg G; Gulick PJ;
A stress induced calcium-binding protein, RD20/CLO3 interacts with the alpha subunit of the heterotrimeric G-protein complex in Arabidopsis and affects etiolation and leaf morphology. Heterotrimeric G proteins and calcium signaling have both been shown to play a role in the response to environmen ...
Article GUID: 34599731
Author(s): Corbière M; Willems L; Guay S; Panaccio A; Lecomte T; Mazaniello-Chézol M;
Introduction Common mental disorders (CMDs) account for 30% to 50% of all illness absences. The success of RTW is not only due to the individual but rather to the result of the interaction between the stakeholders involved in the RTW process. Numerous mental health applications have been developed to improve patient management and optimize communication b ...
Article GUID: 34597494
Author(s): Vaillancourt M; Lane V; Ditto B; Da Costa D;
Prior investigations have examined risk factors associated to postpartum depression in immigrant women, but depression during pregnancy has received less attention. This study describes the prevalence and early determinants of antenatal depression among recent (= 5 years) and long-term immigrants (> 5 years), compared to Canadian-born women. 503 women com ...
Article GUID: 34595614
Author(s): Lambert M; Sabiston CM; Wrosch C; Brunet J;
Background: Breast cancer survivors (BCS) can exhibit a dysregulation of cortisol and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels post-treatment, which increase the risk of diverse health outcomes. Certain behavioural, physical, and psychological variables may help to predict cortisol and CRP levels post-treatment. The aims of this study were to: (1) describ ...
Article GUID: 34589720
