Nonlinear dynamics of stimulated Brillouin scattering in optical fibres

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Peptic ulceration of the oesophagus in combination with partial thoracic stomach

The subject - "Peptic Ulceration of the Oesophagus in combination with Partial Thoracic Stomach" - is one which has been recognised only within the past few years. It has been my fortune, as radiologist to a large teaching hospital, to find over twenty cases during the past five years. The thesis reviews the pathogenesis and clinical features together with a description of diagnostic methods and treatment. The appendix contains full clinical notes of eighteen cases which have been under treatment and observation for more than a year. The clinical importance in recognising the condition lies in the fact that the alternative diagnosis is cancer of the lower end of the oesophagus. Peptic ulceration is not uncommon and if erroneously treated by radiotherapy the results might prove disastrous. The academic interest of the subject centres round the lower end of the oesophagus and the partial thoracic stomach. The congenital and acquired types of gastric herniation through the oesophageal hiatus are fully discussed and the accepted anatomical site of the cardia is called into question. As regurgitation into the oesophagus plays a large part in the production of peptic ulceration this point assumes considerable importance. The recognition of the position of the cardia in relation to neighbouring structures is most readily determined by radiology and stress is laid on the distinguishing features

Measurements Of Low-Energy Protons In A Pulsating Aurora

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Bodybuilding: an anatolical model project in a paramedic education program.

Previous research conducted mainly on medical students supports the principle of model building exercises to improve anatomy knowledge retention. First year PCP (primary care paramedic) students were assigned to groups to construct an anatomical model

The dynamic nature of DNA-strand breaks present in differentiating muscle cells and quiescent lymphocytes

AbstractCellular differentiation in a number of eukaryotic systems is associated with changes in the number of DNA-strand breaks and involves the activity of adenosine diphosphoribosyl transferase (ADPRT). DNA-strand breaks are essential for activation of nuclear ADPRT, the activity of which is required for efficient religation of DNA-strand breaks. In this study we demonstrate the dynamic nature of DNA-strand breaks formed in the genome of differentiating avian skeletal muscle cells and quiescent human lymphocytes. Inhibition of ADPRT activity blocks DNA-strand ligation in both cell types and leads to the accumulation of a higher number of strand breaks.DNA-strand breakADP-ribosylationDifferentiationMitogen activatio

The Implants used for Intramedullary Fixation of Distal Fibula Fractures : A Review of Literature

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Response of the Agile Antechinus to Habitat Edge, Configuration and Condition in Fragmented Forest

Habitat fragmentation and degradation seriously threaten native animal communities. We studied the response of a small marsupial, the agile antechinus Antechinus agilis, to several environmental variables in anthropogenically fragmented Eucalyptus forest in south-east Australia. Agile antechinus were captured more in microhabitats dominated by woody debris than in other microhabitats. Relative abundances of both sexes were positively correlated with fragment core area. Male and female mass-size residuals were smaller in larger fragments. A health status indicator, haemoglobin-haematocrit residuals (HHR), did not vary as a function of any environmental variable in females, but male HHR indicated better health where sites' microhabitats were dominated by shrubs, woody debris and trees other than Eucalyptus. Females were trapped less often in edge than interior fragment habitat and their physiological stress level, indicated by the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in peripheral blood, was higher where fragments had a greater proportion of edge habitat. The latter trend was potentially due to lymphopoenia resulting from stress hormone-mediated leukocyte trafficking. Using multiple indicators of population condition and health status facilitates a comprehensive examination of the effects of anthropogenic disturbances, such as habitat fragmentation and degradation, on native vertebrates. Male agile antechinus' health responded negatively to habitat degradation, whilst females responded negatively to the proportion of edge habitat. The health and condition indicators used could be employed to identify conservation strategies that would make habitat fragments less stressful for this or similar native, small mammals

Circadian Rhythms in Resting Metabolic Rate Account for Apparent Daily Rhythms in the Thermic Effect of Food

Acknowledgments We would like to thank Barbara Fielding, Adam Collins, Hayriye Biyikoglu, Alice Brealy, and Paul Jefcoate as well as all the staff at the Surrey Clinical Research Facility for their assistance in running this study. We would also like to thank Graham Horgan from Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland, for input on the modeling and statistical analysis. Financial Support: This study was funded by the Medical Research Council (grant No. MR/P012205/1, The Big Breakfast Study). A.M.J. and P.J.M. acknowledge funding support from the Scottish Government, Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

A review of trauma and orthopaedic randomised clinical trials published in high-impact general medical journals

Acknowledgements The authors are grateful for Shaun Treweek for his expert insight into the nuances of Randomised Clinical Trial design. Funding The authors did not receive support from any organisation for the submitted work.Peer reviewedPublisher PD