ORTHOPEDICS | |
 | Quantitative, non-destructive biofilm analysis on irregular surfaces using microcalorimetry (Januar 2012) This in-vitro approach allows the quantification of biofilm formation on implants, human bone grafts and bone-graft substitutes by means of microcalorimetry. The method has the advantage of allowing the detection of bacterial biomass without removing the biofilm from the surface of the specimen. More... |
GASTROENTEROLOGY | |
 | Experimental colitis through serial assessment of disease activity by 18F-FDG PET/CT (Dezember 2012) Preclinical evaluation of potential drug candidates for human inflammatory bowel disease is performed in murine models of colitis. The most widely used model is dextran-sodium sulfate(DSS)-induced colitis. Non-invasive imaging of murine experimental colitis by Positron emission tomography (PET) combined with radiotracers is feasible and offers the opportunity of serial follow-up investigations. This technique significantly reduces the number of test animals. More... |