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Keck/MOSFIRE Spectroscopy of z=7-8 Galaxies: Ly Emission from a Galaxy at z=7.66
We report the results from some of the deepest Keck/Multi-Object Spectrometer
For Infra-Red Exploration data yet obtained for candidate
galaxies. Our data show one significant line detection with 6.5
significance in our combined 10 hr of integration which is independently
detected on more than one night, thus ruling out the possibility that the
detection is spurious. The asymmetric line profile and non-detection in the
optical bands strongly imply that the detected line is Ly emission from
a galaxy at (Ly, making it the fourth
spectroscopically confirmed galaxy via Ly at . This galaxy is
bright in the rest-frame ultraviolet (UV; ) with a
moderately blue UV slope (), and exhibits a
rest-frame Ly equivalent width of EW(Ly) \AA. The non-detection of the 11 other 7-8
galaxies in our long 10 hr integration, reaching a median 5 sensitivity
of 28 \AA\ in the rest-frame EW(Ly), implies a 1.3 deviation
from the null hypothesis of a non-evolving distribution in the rest-frame
EW(Ly) between and 7-8. Our results are consistent with
previous studies finding a decline in Ly emission at , which may
signal the evolving neutral fraction in the intergalactic medium at the end of
the reionization epoch, although our weak evidence suggests the need for a
larger statistical sample to allow for a more robust conclusion.Comment: 10 pages, 4 figures, ApJ, in pres
Ergodicity breaking in strong and network-forming glassy system
The temperature dependence of the non-ergodicity factor of vitreous GeO,
, as deduced from elastic and quasi-elastic neutron scattering
experiments, is analyzed. The data are collected in a wide range of
temperatures from the glassy phase, up to the glass transition temperature, and
well above into the undercooled liquid state. Notwithstanding the investigated
system is classified as prototype of strong glass, it is found that the
temperature- and the -behavior of follow some of the predictions
of Mode Coupling Theory. The experimental data support the hypothesis of the
existence of an ergodic to non-ergodic transition occurring also in network
forming glassy systems
Long-term placement of continuous popliteal nerve block catheter for management of a wounded patient in a combat field environment: A case report
Continuous peripheral nerve block is a relevant part of multimodal treatment of postoperative pain. In this context the continuous popliteal nerve block is described as an option for postoperative pain management for surgical procedures on the leg, and particularly on the ankle and foot. We applied continuous popliteal nerve block for different types of anesthesia and postoperative pain management via the same catheter. No clear evidence of this specific use has been described in the literature. A 38 year-old patient wounded in combat with a displaced fracture of left tibia and extensive loss of substance needed orthopedic surgeries as well as several reconstructive procedures. A continuous popliteal nerve block was applied via ultrasound-guided catheter for anesthesia at different times, and postoperative pain control for all surgical procedures. The continuous popliteal nerve block and its long-term positioning, of non-common evidence in literature, was utilized to treat a poly-traumatized patient, thereby avoiding repeated general anesthesia and opioid use and their adverse effects. This technique, within a complicated combat field environment, was demonstrated to be clinically effective with high patient satisfaction
Association between Resistin Levels and All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality: A New Study and a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
CONTEXT: Studies concerning the association between circulating resistin and mortality risk have reported, so far, conflicting results.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between resistin and both all-cause and cardiovascular (CV) mortality risk by 1) analyzing data from the Gargano Heart Study (GHS) prospective design (n=359 patients; 81 and 58 all-cause and CV deaths, respectively); 2) performing meta-analyses of all published studies addressing the above mentioned associations.
DATA SOURCE AND STUDY SELECTION: MEDLINE and Web of Science search of studies reporting hazard ratios (HR) of circulating resistin for all-cause or CV mortality.
DATA EXTRACTION: Performed independently by two investigators, using a standardized data extraction sheet.
DATA SYNTHESIS: In GHS, adjusted HRs per one standard deviation (SD) increment in resistin concentration were 1.28 (95% CI: 1.07-1.54) and 1.32 (95% CI: 1.06-1.64) for all-cause and CV mortality, respectively. The meta-analyses included 7 studies (n=4016; 961 events) for all-cause mortality and 6 studies (n=4,187: 412 events) for CV mortality. Pooled HRs per one SD increment in resistin levels were 1.21 (95% CI: 1.03-1.42, Q-test p for heterogeneity<0.001) and 1.05 (95% CI: 1.01-1.10, Q-test p for heterogeneity=0.199) for all-cause and CV mortality, respectively. At meta-regression analyses, study mean age explained 9.9% of all-cause mortality studies heterogeneity. After adjusting for age, HR for all-cause mortality was 1.24 (95% CI: 1.06-1.45).
CONCLUSIONS: Our results provide evidence for an association between circulating resistin and mortality risk among high-risk patients as are those with diabetes and coronary artery disease
Physical properties of z~4 LBGs: differences between galaxies with and without Ly-alpha emission
We have analysed the physical properties of z~4 Lyman Break Galaxies observed
in the GOODS-S survey, in order to investigate the possible differences between
galaxies where the Ly-alpha is present in emission, and those where the line is
absent or in absorption. The objects have been selected from their optical
color and then spectroscopically confirmed by Vanzella et al. (2005). From the
public spectra we assessed the nature of the Ly-alpha emission and divided the
sample into galaxies with Ly-alpha in emission and objects without Ly-alpha
line (i.e. either absent or in absorption). We have then used the complete
photometry, from U band to mid infrared from the GOODS-MUSIC database, to study
the observational properties of the galaxies, such as UV spectral slopes and
optical to mid-infrared colors, and the possible differences between the two
samples. Finally through standard spectral fitting tecniques we have determined
the physical properties of the galaxies, such as total stellar mass, stellar
ages and so on, and again we have studied the possible differences between the
two samples. Our results indicate that LBG with Ly-alpha in emission are on
average a much younger and less massive population than the LBGs without
Ly-alpha emission. Both populations are forming stars very actively and are
relatively dust free, although those with line emission seem to be even less
dusty on average. We briefly discuss these results in the context of recent
models for the evolution of Lyman break galaxies and Ly-alpha emitters.Comment: Accepted for publication in A&A. Uses aa.cls, 6 pages, 3 figure
Comparison of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) and the N-Terminal Part of the Propeptide of BNP Immunoassays in Chronic and Acute Heart Failure: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Study aim The current study compares the diagnostic accuracy of BNP and NT-proBNP assays for the diagnosis of heart failure, according to evidence based laboratory medicine (EBLM) principles.
Methods In May 2006, studies specifically designed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of BNP and NT-proBNP assays were selected by means of a computerized literature search performed on National Library of Medicine. The comparison took into account the area under the curve (AUC) and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) derived from ROC analysis of original studies.
Results Both BNP and NT-proBNP assays were found to be clinically useful for the diagnosis of heart failure. A meta-analysis of these data was made difficult by the heterogeneity of data, regarding patient population, diagnostic criteria, end-points and immunoassay methods for both BNP and NT-proBNP. Separate meta-analyses were performed for acute and chronic heart failure. In chronic heart failure, the diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) for BNP assay (DOR 8.44, 95% CI 4.66 – 15.30) was not significantly different from NT-proBNP one (23.36, 95% CI 9.38 – 58.19). In patients with acute heart failure, the mean DOR for BNP assay was 16.46 (95% CI 10.65 – 25.43) and for NT-proBNP assay 18.61 (95% CI 12.99 – 26.65), without a significant difference.
Conclusion Our results indicate that both BNP and NT-proBNP assays have a high degree of diagnostic accuracy and clinical relevance in both acute and chronic heart failure
Hard carbons as anode for sodium-ion batteries: influence of material properties on electrochemical performances
Influence of ScaI and Natriuretic Peptide (NP) Clearance Receptor Polymorphisms of the NP System on NP Concentration in Chronic Heart Failure
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