British Columbia Institute of Technology

About: British Columbia Institute of Technology is a education organization based out in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Smart grid & Belief revision. The organization has 458 authors who have published 785 publications receiving 16140 citations.

Efficacy of an oral and tropically stable lipid-based formulation of Amphotericin B (iCo-010) in an experimental mouse model of systemic candidiasis

Abstract: Objective An oral lipid based formulation that exhibits tropical stability (iCo-010) was developed to enhance the absorption of orally administered amphotericin B (AmB). iCo-010 has previously shown high efficacy in an acute model of systemic candidiasis in rats, directing the focus of this study to be its efficacy in a chronic model of systemic candidiasis in mice.

Practical SPECT/CT in nuclear medicine

Abstract: SECTION 1 - Scientific Principles- (Introduction): Overview of Molecular Imaging- Basic Discussion on Electromagnetic radiation Part 1 Gamma Radiation in Relation to SPECT imaging- Part 2 X-rays in relation to SPECT/CT systems- Gamma Camera SPECT - Physical Principles, Basic Instrumentation and Quality Control- CT Components available for use in SPECT/CT - Physical Principles, Instrumentation and Quality Control- SECTION 2 - Selection and Design- Selecting an appropriate SPECT/CT Scanner- Design of a suitable facility to house a SPECT/CT scanner- SECTION 3 - Clinical SPECT/CT- Clinical Utility of SPECT-CT- SECTION 4 - Radiation Protection- Radiation Protection for SPECT/CT Systems- Optimal Utilization of Imaging Parameters in CT Scanning- SECTION 5 - Imaging Principles- Cross Sectional Anatomy in Multi-planar Imaging- Radiological Contrast Media and Injector Systems- Practical Considerations for Performing Clinical SPECT/CT

Inertial properties of the German Shepherd Dog

Abstract: One of the most popular dog breeds deployed by both the police and military has been the German Shepherd yet little is known about the morphology or body segment parameters of this breed. Such measures are essential for developing biomechanical models which, in turn, may guide clinicians in developing surgical interventions, injury treatment and prevention procedures. This paper provides a complete set of body segment parameters and inertial properties for the German Shepherd. Morphometric measures and 3-dimensional inertial properties, including mass, centre of mass, moment of inertia and volume, were measured from 17 segments from 6 German Shepherd police service dog cadavers. Using whole body mass and geometric modelling, 11 regression equations were developed for predicting segment masses, and 33 equations were developed for predicting moments of inertia. Using these data, inverse dynamic analyses may be applied in future investigations of canine mechanics, guiding surgical procedures, rehabilitation and training especially for the German Shepherd breed but potentially for other breeds too.