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Disentangling interstellar plasma screens with pulsar VLBI: combining auto- and cross-correlations by Simard, D, Pen, U-L, Marthi, V R, Brisken, W

“…Abstract Current methods of measuring distances to pulsar scattering screens rely on a single screen dominating the scintillation pattern. We present a novel…”
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A comparison of interferometric and single-dish methods to measure distances to pulsar scattering screens by Simard, D, Pen, U-L, Marthi, V R, Brisken, W

“…Abstract Investigations of small-scale structure in the interstellar medium through pulsar scintillation and the use of scattering screens as interferometers…”
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Scintillation of PSR B1508+55 – the view from a 10 000-km baseline by Marthi, V R, Simard, D, Main, R A, Pen, U-L, van Kerkwijk, M H, Vanderlinde, K, Gupta, Y, Roberts, C, Quine, B M

“…ABSTRACT We report on the simultaneous Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) and Algonquin Radio Observatory (ARO) observations at 550–750 MHz of the…”
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Transoral Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Parapharyngeal Space Abscess by Simard, Robert D., Socransky, Steve, Chenkin, Jordan

“…Parapharyngeal space abscesses (PPSA) are deep-space neck infections that are associated with significant morbidity and, rarely, mortality if not promptly…”
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Is Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Prostate Bed Radiation Therapy Planning Useful? by Barkati, M, Delouya, G, Simard, D, Taussky, D

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Fastest learning in small-world neural networks by Simard, D., Nadeau, L., Kröger, H.

“…We investigate supervised learning in neural networks. We consider a multi-layered feed-forward network with back propagation. We find that the network of…”
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Characterization of the I4399M variant of apolipoprotein(a): implications for altered prothrombotic properties of lipoprotein(a) by Scipione, C. A., McAiney, J. T., Simard, D. J., Bazzi, Z. A., Gemin, M., Romagnuolo, R., Macrae, F. L., Ariëns, R. A., Hegele, R. A., Auld, J., Gauld, J. W., Boffa, M. B., Koschinsky, M. L.

“…Essentials Elevated lipoproteinp(a) is an independent and causal risk factor for atherothrombotic diseases. rs3798220 (Ile/Met substitution in apo(a)…”
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Impact of Sidewall Roughness on Integrated Bragg Gratings by Simard, A. D., Ayotte, N., Painchaud, Y., Bedard, S., LaRochelle, S.

“…A major issue in the fabrication of integrated Bragg grating (IBG) filters in highly confined waveguides is the average effective index fluctuations caused by…”
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Renocardiac Syndromes: Physiopathology and Treatment Stratagems by Kingma, J. G., Simard, D., Rouleau, J. R.

“…Purpose of review: Bidirectional inter-organ interactions are essential for normal functioning of the human body; however, they may also promote adverse…”
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Semi-Analytical Modeling of Distributed Phase-Shifts Applied on Chirped Fiber Bragg Gratings by Simard, A. D., LaRochelle, S.

“…Tunable notch filters with multiple transmission lines have been proposed and demonstrated by temporarily inducing phase-shifts in chirped fiber Bragg gratings…”
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Nitric oxide bioavailability affects cardiovascular regulation dependent on cardiac nerve status by Kingma, J.G, Simard, D, Rouleau, J.R

“…Abstract The sympathetic nervous system and nitric oxide (NO) contribute to regulation of vascular tone, blood flow regulation and cardiac function. Intrinsic…”
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Quantitative MRI Changes Post–Stereotactic Ablative Radiation Therapy of the Spine by Bahig, H, Simard, D, Letourneau-Guillon, L, Roberge, D, Donath, D, Wong, P, Filion, E, Beliveau-Nadeau, D, Doucet, R, Nicholson, P, Masucci, L

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Impacts of clearcut harvesting and wildfire on soil nutrient status in the Quebec boreal forest by Simard, D G, Fyles, J W, Pare, D, Nguyen, T

“…Wildfire has historically been the major cause of stand initiation in the boreal forest, shaping species diversity, successional and ecosystem processes…”
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Characterization of a Linearly Chirped FBG Under Local Temperature Variations for Spectral Shaping Applications by Abtahi, M, Simard, A D, Doucet, S, LaRochelle, S, Rusch, L A

“…We develop and experimentally validate a method to characterize linearly chirped fiber Bragg gratings (CFBGs) under local temperature perturbations for tunable…”
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WE‐C‐AUD C‐04: Automated Pretreatment Verification of Portal Imager Positioning by Simard, D, Michalowski, S

“…Purpose: The use of an EPID in the clinic typically requires manual translations of the device based on light fields. These manipulations potentially are…”
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Impact of an Improved Combination of Signals From Array Coils in Diffusion Tensor Imaging by Gilbert, G., Simard, D., Beaudoin, G.

“…An improved method for the combination of signals from array coils is presented as a way to reduce the influence of the noise floor on the estimation of…”
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Complex apodized Bragg grating filters without circulators in silicon-on-insulator by Simard, Alexandre D, LaRochelle, Sophie

“…Bragg gratings operating in reflection are versatile filters that are an important building block of photonic circuits but, so far, their use has been limited…”
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Synthesis of Sialyl Lewis X Mimetics with E- and P-Selectin Binding Properties and Immunosuppressive Activity by Simard, Ryan D, Joyal, Mathieu, Beaugrand, Thomas, Gauthier, Julien, Hardine, Elodie, Desriac, Axelle, Buffet, Charles-Henri, Prévost, Michel, Nemer, Mona, Guindon, Yvan

“…E- and P-selectins are adhesion proteins implicated in immune cell recruitment at sites of infection, making them important drug targets for diseases involving…”
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Sialyl LewisX glycomimetics bearing an extended anionic chain targeting E- and P- selectin binding sites by Belouin, Audrey, Simard, Ryan D., Joyal, Mathieu, Maharsy, Wael, Lau, Alice, Prévost, Michel, Nemer, Mona, Guindon, Yvan

“…Neutrophil binding to vascular P- and E-selectin is the rate-limiting step in the recruitment of immune cells to sites of inflammation. Many diseases,…”
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Modulation of nitric oxide affects myocardial perfusion–contraction matching in anaesthetized dogs with recurrent no‐flow ischaemia by Kingma Jr, J. G., Simard, D., Rouleau, J. R.

“…Myocardial perfusion and contraction are closely coupled; however, the effect of recurrent no‐flow ischaemia on perfusion–contraction matching remains to be…”
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