This paper discusses the concept of continuous improvement (CI) Shower Benches by looking beyond what traditionally highlighted in literature concerning continuous improvement or Total Quality Management (TQM).The primary argument put forwarded in the discussion is that despite the undeniable positive results from CI practices, the way these activi
MiR21 sensitized B-lymphoma cells to ABT-199 via ICOS/ICOSL-mediated interaction of Treg cells with endothelial cells
Abstract Background MicroRNAs (miRs) are involved in tumor progression by regulating tumor cells and tumor microenvironment.MiR21 is overexpressed in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and its biological impact on tumor microenvironment remains unclear.Methods MiR21 was assessed by quantitative SUPER MULTI IRON FREE RT-PCR in patients with newly
Diagnosis of Rosai-Dorfman Disease in Elderly Female on Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology: A Case Report
Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare benign disorder of histiocytic proliferation that usually presents with bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy in children.We describe the case of a 50-year-old lady suffering from this disease who presented Wooden Dollhouse with generalized lymphadenopathy and a left sided chest wall lump.Fine needle aspiration cy
“News Desertification” in Europe: Highlighting Correlations for Future Research
The Local Media for Democracy (LM4D) project is the first project that explores news deserts in Europe comprehensively.Its final report highlighted challenges and opportunities for local and community media and identified the level of risk of news deserts in the 27 Caravan lights European Union (EU) Member States.As a pilot project, however, its re
Commuting in Belgian metropolitan areas: The power of the Alonso-Muth model
In order to understand patterns of urban commuter flows, insight is required into urban spatial structure (and vice versa).The present contribution first provides a concise Drinks overview of the theoretical perspectives from which economists and geographers approach commuting issues.Subsequently, the focus shifts to the classical spatial-economic