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Electro-spun, semiconducting, oriented fibers of supramolecular quasi-linear platinum compounds
(2006)Platinum metals reviewThe semiconducting Magnus’salt derivatives [Pt(NH2eh)4][PtCl4] and [Pt(NH2dmoc)4][PtCl4], with eh = (R)-2-ethylhexyl and dmoc = (S)-3,7-dimethyloctyl, are compounds that exhibit a supramolecular structure comprising a backbone of linear arrays of platinum atoms. These compounds behave essentially like ordinary polymers. In this work they were processed into fibres by electrospinning from organic solvents such as toluene. X-ray diffraction ...Journal Article -
Systematic counselling by general practitioners for promoting physical activity in elderly patients: a feasibility study
(2006)Swiss Medical WeeklyResearch questions: To investigate how the daily physical activities of elderly patients can be enhanced by systematic counselling conducted by general practitioners (GPs). Methods: In this feasibility study with pre-post design, 29 people (14 females, mean age 72.2 years, SD = 6.1) were enrolled during routine visits by two general practitioners. A baseline assessment of current physical activity based on the stages according to ...Journal Article -
A Swiss survey on teaching evidence-based medicine
(2006)Swiss Medical WeeklyQuestions under study: To explore the degree to which evidence-based medicine (EBM) is taught in postgraduate training in different clinical fields. Methods: A questionnaire was mailed to all residents in Swiss hospitals in postgraduate medical training programs to obtain specialist titles. Response rate was 65%. In an Internet survey, directors of the medical training programs answered questions on teaching EBM. Response rate was ...Journal Article