Mass and angular momentum of asymptotically AdS or flat solutions in the topologically massive gravity

We study the conserved charges of supersymmetric solutions in the topologically massive gravity theory for both asymptotically flat and constant curvature geometries.Comment: REVTEX4, 8 pages, no figures, added 2 references and a few clarifying remark

The association of anti-CCP antibodies with disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis

Antibodies to citrullinated proteins have been described in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and these appear to be the most specific markers of the disease. Our objective was to determine the frequency of antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptides (CCPs) in patients with RA and the association of anti-CCP antibodies with disease activity, radiological erosions and HLA DR genotype. Forty patients with RA and 38 patients with fibromyalgia were included in this study. Serum samples were collected from both patient groups with RA and fibromyalgia. Anti-CCP was measured by the corresponding enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Additionally, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), rheumatoid factor (RF), disease activity score (DAS), visual analog scala (VAS), HLA genotype and radiographic information were determined in patients with RA. The rate of sensitivity and specificity of anti-CCP reactivity for the diagnosis RA were measured (sensitivity 50%, specificity100%). There is no significant difference between anti-CCP (+) and anti-CCP (−) RA patients for DAS28, VAS, ESR, CRP, disease duration, HLA genotype, and radiological assessment of hand. However, there was a significant difference between anti-CCP (+) and anti-CCP (−) RA patients for RF and the radiological assessment of left and right wrists (respectively, P < 0.05, P = 0.04, P = 0.01). There was no significant correlation between anti-CCP antibody and ESR, CRP, VAS, DAS 28 or radiological assessment. A small but significant correlation was found between RF and anti-CCP antibody (P = 0.02, r = 0.35)

Uncovering the Importance of Selenium in Muscle Disease

A connection between selenium bioavailability and development of muscular disorders both in humans and livestock has been established for a long time. With the development of genomics, the function of several selenoproteins was shown to be involved in muscle activity, including SELENON, which was linked to an inherited form of myopathy. Development of animal models has helped to dissect the physiological dysfunction due to mutation in the SELENON gene; however the molecular activity remains elusive and only recent analysis using both in vivo and in vitro experiment provided hints toward its function in oxidative stress defence and calcium transport control. This review sets out to summarise most recent findings for the importance of selenium in muscle function and the contribution of this information to the design of strategies to cure the diseases

Comparison of initial efficacy and long-term follow-up of heparin-coated Jostent with conventional NIR stent.

The implantation of heparin-coated stents was reported to be well tolerated, but there are conflicting results about acute in-hospital complications. (sub)acute thrombosis rates, and long-term follow-up compared to uncoated stents. We compared the angiographic and clinical results after coronary placement of two stent models: the heparin-coated premounted Jostent and the uncoated premounted NIR stent. Of 710 patients revascularized, a total of 426 patients received Jostent (n = 230) or NIR stent (n = 196) implantation. The primary end points were acute or subacute thrombosis, urgent CABG, AMI or death, while the secondary end points were the comparison of the restenosis rates of the stents at the 6th month and of the functional angina classification of the stent groups at the 1st, 6th and 12th months. There were no significant differences between the Jostent and NIR stent groups regarding angiographic and procedural success. Acute thrombosis rates in the Jostent and NIR stent groups were similar while no subacute thrombosis was observed in either group. The major adverse cardiac event rates of the groups also did not differ. Angiographic restenosis occurred in 17% of the Jostent group and 16% of the NIR stent group (NS). The combined clinical and angiographic restenosis rate was also similar between the Jo and NIR groups (19% and 18%, respectively). Comparison of functional angina classes at the 1st, 6th and 12th months revealed no significant difference between the study groups. In conclusion, when compared with implantation of an uncoated premounted NIR stent, implantation of a heparin-coated premounted Jostent does not provide any more benefit with respect to initial efficacy, sub(acute) thrombosis and 6-month restenosis rates and 12-month clinical outcomes

Prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injuries and Associated Factors Among 8 to 12-years-old Schoolchildren in Diyarbakir, Turkey

Background and objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of traumatic injuries of the permanent incisors in public primary schoolchildren from 8 to 12 years old in South-Eastern Anatolia, Turkey. Additionally, the relationship between traumatic dental injuries, parents’ education level, family income, size of incisal overjet and the presence of anterior open bite were examined. Materials and Methods: Data were collected through oral examinations and structured interviews, and included socio-economic indicators. A total of 2907 children of both genders (1498 boys, 1409 girls) were included in the study. The response rate was 97%. Results: The prevalence of dental injuries was 4.6% (n = 135). The highest frequency of trauma in permanent teeth was observed at the age of 12 (8%). Boys experienced more dental injuries than girls, 5.9% and 3.3% (p = 0.001), respectively. The most commonly reported cause of injuries to the permanent incisors was falls (71.8%), followed by collision with objects or people (17.8%). Maxillary central incisors were the most affected by dental injuries (154, 84.6%). The most common crown fracture was in enamel only (67.58%) followed by crown fracture of enamel and dentin (22.52%). Conclusion: Socio-economic indicators and parents’ level of education were not statistically significantly associated with the occurrence of traumatic dental injuries. Factors associated with increased risk of dental injuries in permanent teeth were age, gender, having an incisal overjet greater than 5mm and anterior open bite.Keywords: Traumatic dental injury, permanent teeth, socio-economic indicators, overjet, anterior open bit

Prevalence of traumatic dental injuries and associated factors among 8 to 12-years-old schoolchildren in Diyarbakir, Turkey

Background and objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of traumatic injuries of the permanent incisors in public primary schoolchildren from 8 to 12 years old in South-Eastern Anatolia, Turkey. Additionally, the relationship between traumatic dental injuries, parents’ education level, family income, size of incisal overjet and the presence of anterior open bite were examined.Materials and Methods: Data were collected through oral examinations and structured interviews, and  included socio-economic indicators. A total of 2907 children of both genders (1498 boys, 1409 girls) were included in the study. The response rate was 97%.Results: The prevalence of dental injuries was 4.6% (n = 135). The highest   frequency of trauma in  permanent teeth was observed at the age of 12 (8%). Boys experienced more dental injuries than girls, 5.9% and 3.3% (p = 0.001),  respectively. The most commonly reported cause of injuries to the permanent  incisors was falls (71.8%), followed by collision with objects or people (17.8%). Maxillary central incisors were the most affected by dental injuries (154, 84.6%). The most common crown fracture was in enamel only (67.58%) followed by crown fracture of enamel and dentin (22.52%).Conclusion: Socio-economic indicators and parents’ level of education were not statistically significantly associated with the occurrence of traumatic dental injuries. Factors associated with increased risk of dental injuries in permanent teeth were age, gender, having an incisal overjet greater than 5mm and anterior open bite.Keywords: Traumatic dental injury, permanent teeth, socio-economic indicators, overjet, anterior open bit