Three-dimensional analysis of the geometry of individual multiple sclerosis lesions: Detection of shape changes over time using spherical harmonics

The aim of this pheno menological study was to gain an understanding of the experiences of a group of caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sixteen caregivers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland participated in focus group interviews. The theme of support, either sought or received, emerged as a major aspect of the experiences described. C aregivers’ feelings about, and experiences of, support appeared to change over time. Four common phases that caregivers experienced in relation to support were identified as: ‘rejecting’, ‘resisting’, ‘seeking’ and ‘accepting’ support. This paper will present and discuss these four phases. The study findings highlight the complexity of issues surrounding a caregiver’s decision to seek and accept support. It is hoped that the phases identified within this study are useful in depicting how caregivers of people with MS may progress through stages in their desire for, and acceptance of, support. Findings from this study are useful to healthcare professionals who work with people with MS and their caregivers by increasing awareness that a caregiver’s attitude toward and acceptance of support changes over time.

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Changes Over Time in Sexual and Relationship Functioning of People with Multiple Sclerosis

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy ◽

10.1080/00926230390195506-2372 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 305-321 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

MARITA P. McCABE ◽

SUZANNE McKERN ◽

ELIZABETH McDONALD ◽

LINDSAY M. VOWELS

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Relationship Functioning ◽

Changes Over Time ◽

Over Time

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In-flight calibration of the Hot Ion Analyser on board Cluster

Geoscientific Instrumentation Methods and Data Systems ◽

10.5194/gi-3-49-2014 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 49-58 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. Blagau ◽

I. Dandouras ◽

A. Barthe ◽

S. Brunato ◽

G. Facskó ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High Frequency ◽

Detection Efficiency ◽

Radiation Detector ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Relaxation Experiment ◽

Cluster Ion ◽

Low Sensitivity ◽

Changes Over Time ◽

Over Time

Abstract. The Hot Ion Analyser (HIA), part of the Cluster Ion Spectrometry experiment, has the objective to measure the three-dimensional velocity distributions of ions. Due to a variety of factors (exposure to radiation, detector fatigue and aging, changes in the operating parameters, etc.), the particles' detection efficiency changes over time, prompting for continuous in-flight calibration. This is achieved by comparing the HIA data with the data provided by the WHISPER (Waves of HIgh frequency and Sounder for Probing of Electron density by Relaxation) experiment on magnetosheath intervals, for the high-sensitivity section of the instrument, or solar wind intervals, for the low-sensitivity section. The paper presents in detail the in-flight calibration methodology, reports on the work carried out for calibrating HIA and discusses plans to extend this activity in order to ensure the instrument's highest data accuracy.

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Oncoplastic breast‐conserving surgery using chest wall perforator flaps: Three‐dimensional quantitative analysis of the percentage of breast volume excised and changes over time in flap volume

Journal of Surgical Oncology ◽

10.1002/jso.25809 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 121 (2) ◽

pp. 216-223

Author(s):

Hiroshi Fujimoto ◽

Nobumitsu Shiina ◽

Takeshi Nagashima ◽

Takafumi Sangai ◽

Junta Sakakibara ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Analysis ◽

Chest Wall ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Breast Conserving Surgery ◽

Breast Volume ◽

Perforator Flaps ◽

Changes Over Time ◽

Over Time

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Improving time-dependent deformation measurement

10.32920/14638446.v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jinlong Chen ◽

Hua Lu ◽

Cuiru Sun

Keyword(s):

Nondestructive Testing ◽

Deformation Measurement ◽

Time Dependent ◽

New Method ◽

Changes Over Time ◽

Shape Changes ◽

Over Time

A new method for characterizing shape changes over time may improve nondestructive testing.

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In-flight calibration of Hot Ion Analyser onboard Cluster

Geoscientific Instrumentation Methods and Data Systems Discussions ◽

10.5194/gid-3-407-2013 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 407-435 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. Blagau ◽

I. Dandouras ◽

A. Barthe ◽

S. Brunato ◽

G. Facskó ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Solar Wind ◽

Detection Efficiency ◽

Radiation Detector ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Operating Parameters ◽

Cluster Ion ◽

Low Sensitivity ◽

Changes Over Time ◽

Over Time

Abstract. The Hot Ion Analyser (HIA), part of the Cluster Ion Spectrometry experiment, has the objective to measure the three-dimensional velocity distributions of ions. Due to a variety of factors (exposure to radiation, detector fatigue and aging, changes in the operating parameters etc.), the particles detection efficiency changes over time, prompting for continuous in-flight calibration. This is achieved by comparing the HIA data with the data provided by the WHISPER experiment on magnetosheath intervals, for the high sensitivity section of the instrument, or solar wind intervals, for the low sensitivity section. The paper presents in detail the in-flight calibration methodology, reports on the work carried out for calibrating HIA and discusses plans to extend this activity in order to ensure the instrument highest data accuracy.

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