Evaluation of tuberculous meningoencephalitis by computerized tomography: a case report

Prikazali smo slučaj trogodišnje djevojčice s laboratorijski potvrđenim tuberkuloznim meningoencefalitisom i neurološkim komplikacijama koje su se razvile u kliničkom tijeku bolesti unatoč primjeni antituberkulozne terapije. Prikazana je CT evaluacija tuberkuloznog meningoencefalitisa koja je u početku bolesti pokazivala samo edem mozga, a u daljnjem tijeku i znakove meningitisa s hiperdenznim subarahnoidalnim bazalnim prostorima. U subakutnoj fazi CT-om su se verificirali ishemijski infarktni procesi bazalnih ganglija te znaci cerebritisa i ventrikulitisa. Neurokirurška intervencija pridonijela je regresiji hidrocefalusa, koji postaje normotenzijski uz razvoj frontalnih efuzija. Evaluacija tuberkuloznog meningoencefalitisa kompjuteriziranom tomografijom u Hrvatskoj je relativno rijetka te želimo kliničare podsjetiti na mogućnosti aplikacije CT-a i njegovu vrijednost u sličnim slučajevima.We present a case of a three-year-old girl with laboratory confirmed tuberculous meningoencephalitis and neurological complications that developed during the clinical course of disease despite antituberculous therapy. Computerized tomography evaluation of tuberculous meningoencephalitis is shown. Brain edem was the initial process. In addition, characteristic CT signs of meningitis with hyperdense basal subarachnoid spaces occurred. In the subacute phase ischemic infarcts in basal ganglions and the signs of cerebritis and vasculitis were visualised. Neurosurgical interventions improved the regression of hydrocephalus that became normotensive with the development of frontal effusions. The evaluation of tuberculous meningoencephalitis with CT scans in Croatia is rare and we want to remind the clinicians on the possibilities of CT application and its value in such cases

Possible Superconducting State up to 210 K in the new Composition of Y-Ba-Cu-O

We have observed the zero resistance state up to 210 K in the mixed system of nominal composition Yj.2BaOSCu04-prepared under simultaneous action oi pulsed electric field up to 30 kV/cm and uniaxial force of 180 kN. The onset of the decrease of the resistance at 281 K in the repeated cycles and preliminary data diamagnetism are understood by us as a possible superconductivity event related to a particular composition

Do gender and torus mandibularis affect mandibular cortical index? A cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The interactions between torus and several factors such as age, gender, and dental status have not been studied comprehensively. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of gender on the mandibular cortical index (MCI) and to investigate a possible association between torus mandibularis (TM) and MCI.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The study consisted of 189 consecutive patients referred to Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology of Hacettepe University within 30 workdays. Patients who did not have systemic disorders affecting bone density were included; and the age, gender, dental status and existing TM of the patients were recorded. Morphology of the mandibular inferior cortex was determined according to Klemitti's classification on panoramic radiographs.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>MCI was affected by age and gender (<it>P </it>< 0.05). No significant relationship was found between TM and MCI (<it>P </it>> 0.05).</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>In the study population, MCI was affected by age and gender. As age increased, semilunar defects could be seen on the cortex of the mandible and MCI values increased. Women appeared to have higher MCI values than men.</p

Transonymization as Revitalization: Old Toponyms of Split

The paper deals with ancient toponyms of Split, a city in the centre of the Croatian region of Dalmatia. Along with numerous monuments of spiritual and material culture, toponyms are part of the two-thousand-year-old city’s historical heritage. Split in particular abounds with sources that provide valuable information concerning ancient toponyms. In terms of the study and preservation of toponymy, three basic sources are crucial: the living oral tradition, written records, and old charts — mostly cadastral plans. In addition to researching, recording, documenting, and publishing Split’s ancient place names through toponomastic, geographical, and town planning studies, toponymic heritage preservation is also implemented through the direct use of the names in everyday life. One of the ways of such revitalization of Split’s ancient place names is their transonymization into the category of chrematonyms, i.e. their secondary use as names of institutions, shops, restaurants, schools, sports associations and facilities, bars and coffee shops, cemeteries, and so on. The present paper provides a classifi cation and etymological analysis of detoponymic chrematonyms of Split. The authors propose measures to raise public awareness of the historical information conveyed by the names and raise some issues for consideration regarding further study of transonymization as a means of revitalizing local toponymic tradition.В статье рассматривается древняя топонимия Сплита, хорватского города, расположенного в центре исторической области Далмация. Наряду с многочисленными памятниками духовной и материальной культуры топонимы являются частью двухтысячелетнего исторического наследия города. В случае Сплита в распоряжении исследователей имеется множество источников ценной информации о его древней топонимии. Ведущую роль играют три типа источников: непрерывная устная традиция, письменные памятники и документы, главным образом — кадастровые карты. Помимо изучения, документирования и публикации древней топонимии в виде топонимических, географических и градостроительных исследований, сохранение топонимического наследия также осуществляется через непосредственное использование этих имен в повседневной жизни. Одним из способов сохранения старой топонимии является трансонимизация, в частности хрематонимизация, т. е. вторичное использование топонимов в качестве названий общественных мест, магазинов, ресторанов, школ, спортивных ассоциаций и сооружений, баров и кафе, кладбищ и т. п. В данной статье осуществляются классификация и этимологический анализ оттопонимических хрематонимов Сплита. Авторы предлагают меры, направленные на дальнейшую популяризацию исторической информации, содержащейся в топонимии, а также поднимают ряд теоретических вопросов, которые касаются дальнейшего изучения трансонимизации как одной из форм сохранения местной топонимической традиции

Possible Superconducting State up to 210 K in the new Composition of Y-Ba-Cu-O

We have observed the zero resistance state up to 210 K in the mixed system of nominal composition Yj.2BaOSCu04-prepared under simultaneous action oi pulsed electric field up to 30 kV/cm and uniaxial force of 180 kN. The onset of the decrease of the resistance at 281 K in the repeated cycles and preliminary data diamagnetism are understood by us as a possible superconductivity event related to a particular composition

Multi-objective optimization control of plug-in electric vehicles in low voltage distribution networks

The massive introduction of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) into low voltage (LV) distribution networkswill lead to several problems, such as: increase of energy losses, decrease of distribution transformer lifetime, lines and transformer overload issues, voltage drops and unbalances. In this context, this paper proposes a new multi-objective optimization algorithm in order to reduce the mentioned problems. At thesame time, users’ interests in terms of charging cost and privacy have been taken into account. The proposed multi-objective optimization is based on minimizing the load variance and charging costs by using the weighted sum method and fuzzy control. The use of vehicle to grid (V2G) concept and load forecast uncertainties have been also considered. Furthermore, an innovative method for mitigating voltage unbalances has been developed. The effectiveness of this methodology has been tested using real data of a LV distribution network, located in Borup (Denmark). Simulation results show that this approachcan reduce both energy losses and charging costs as well as it allows a high PEV penetration rates(PEV-PR)