OBSERVER PERFORMANCE IN THE USE OF DIGITAL AND OPTICAL MICROSCOPY FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF TISSUE-BASED BIOMARKERS

Observer Performance in the Use of Digital and Optical Microscopy for the Interpretation of Tissue-Based Biomarkers

Background.We conducted a validation study of digital pathology for the quantitative assessment of tissue-based biomarkers with immunohistochemistry.Objective.To examine observer agreement as a function of viewing modality (digital versus Staging optical microscopy), whole slide versus tissue microarray (TMA) review, biomarker type (HER2 incorporat

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Effects of warming on chlorophyll degradation and carbohydrate accumulation of Alpine herbaceous species during plant senescence on the Tibetan Plateau.

Plant senescence is a critical life history process accompanied by chlorophyll degradation and has large implications for nutrient resorption and carbohydrate storage.Although photoperiod governs much of seasonal leaf senescence in many plant species, temperature has also been shown to modulate this process.Therefore, we hypothesized that climate w

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Assessing clinical support and inter-professional interactions among front-line primary care providers in remote communities in northern Canada: a pilot study

Background: Primary care in remote communities in northern Canada is delivered primarily by nurses who receive clinical support from physicians in regional centres Right Seat Adjustment Lever and the patient transportation system.To improve continuity, quality and access to care in remote northern communities, it is important to understand the pers

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