When He Gave Me You : Mother of Mine

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Enzymes in Heloderma horridum Venom

A mixture of venom and saliva from the lizard Heloderma horridum was analyzed for esterase, phosphomonoesterase, phosphodiesterase, 5\u27nucleotidase, and protease activities. Hydrolysis of N-benzoyl-L-arginine ethyl ester occurred at a pH optimum between pH 8.6 and 9.1 with a maximum activity of 452 units per mg per min. Hydrolysis of ptoluenesulfonyl-L-arginine methyl ester occurred at a pH optimum between pH 8.1 and 8.5 with a maximum of only 36 units per mg per min. One mg of the venom mixture liberated 9.3 μM of p nitrophenol from p-nitrophenyl phosphate per minute at an optimum pH between 8.2 and 8.3. Over a wide range of pH, only low phosphodiesterase and 5\u27nucleotidase activities were observed. A trace of caesinolytic activity occurred at pH 9.0

The Passive Journalist: How sources dominate the local news

This study explores which sources are “making” local news and whether these sources are simply indicating the type of news that appears, or are shaping newspaper coverage. It provides an empirical record of the extent to which sources are able to dominate news coverage from which future trends in local journalism can be measured. The type and number of sources used in 2979 sampled news stories in four West Yorkshire papers, representing the three main proprietors of local newspapers in the United Kingdom, were recorded for one month and revealed the relatively narrow range of routine sources; 76 per cent of articles cited only a single source. The analysis indicates that journalists are relying less on their readers for news, and that stories of little consequence are being elevated to significant positions, or are filling news pages at the expense of more important stories. Additionally, the reliance on a single source means that alternative views and perspectives relevant to the readership are being overlooked. Journalists are becoming more passive, mere processors of one-sided information or bland copy dictated by sources. These trends indicate poor journalistic standards and may be exacerbating declining local newspaper sales

The Maine Annex, vol. 2, no. 19

Following World War II, the federal G.I. Bill enabled approximately 2.3 million, predominantly white male Veterans to receive a post-secondary education. To accommodate increased enrollment in 1946, the University of Maine established the Brunswick Campus at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. The remote campus operated until spring 1949, when Veteran registrations waned

Portable Local Area Network Empowers Sharing of Medical Education Materials in Settings with Restricted Internet & Electricity

Poster from Medical Education Day 2014 at University of Michigan.https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/149191/1/201404-mededday-poster-wanoffline-4col-final-170909223016.pdfDescription of 201404-mededday-poster-wanoffline-4col-final-170909223016.pdf : Poster (PDF

The Prevalence and Impact of Obesity on the Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair using MitraClip - A National Inpatient Sample Analysis 2016 to 2020.

Background: Low Body Mass Index (BMI) is associated with poor outcomes in patients who undergo various cardiac interventions. Studies on patients with elevated BMI have produced mixed results. Our study aims to evaluate the impact of obesity on the in-hospital outcomes of patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve repair using MitraClip in the United States. Methods: The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database (2016-2020) was analyzed to identify patients who underwent transcatheter mitral valve repair using MitraClip. Patients less than 18 years, with protein-energy malnutrition and rapid weight loss, were excluded. Our final study population was classified into Obese (BMI ≥ 30 Kg/m2) and Non-obese (Normal/Overweight) (BMI 0f 18.5 -29.9 Kg/m2) cohorts based on their Body Mass Index (BMI). The primary outcomes were the prevalence of obesity and in-hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes were the rate of periprocedural complications, including cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, and acute kidney injury. Result: 40,950 patients underwent transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip) during our study period. 7.8% were identified as obese. Obese patients were more likely to be female (50.6% vs. 43.9%, p Conclusions: Our study suggests obesity does not influence short-term in-hospital outcomes in patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve repair using MitraClip

The Ursinus Weekly, October 25, 1965

Campus leaders unite: Joint councils to lead effort • Symposium integrates knowledge; New course features discussion, independent study • Watkins speaks on Bible and criticism • Four women honored on Founders\u27 Day: Museum president, singer, judge, educator to receive degrees • Orientation evaluated • Textile man speaks to Chem Society • Y sponsors Fall conference • Rat-fink clause? • Editorial: The dining hall once more • Kaffee Klatsch group hears of Miles College experiences; Told by doctor Caroline Doane • Letters to the editor • The President\u27s gall bladder • Freeland-a-go-go discotheque scene • Intramural corner • UC edged 14-13 • UC hockey over Beaver 3-0 • Soccer team drops two • Greek gleanings • Political magazine inaugurated • True story: Ear piercing mania strikes conservative campus • Speaking out: Student protestshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1207/thumbnail.jp

The Freshman, vol. 4, no. 4

The Freshman was a weekly, student newsletter issued on Mondays throughout the academic year. The newsletter included calendar notices, coverage of campus social events, lectures, and athletic teams. The intent of the publication was to create unity, a sense of community, and class spirit among first year students. Behavioral issues exhibited by members of the freshman class during the annual President\u27s Reception are covered in this edition. The Class of 1937 run of The Freshman featured original cover art by sketch artist Jack Frost (John Edward Frost, 1915-1997), who was born in Eastport, Maine. He attended the University of Maine for only a single academic year before moving to Massachusetts to work for the Boston Herald. Frost later became a columnist and illustrator for the Boston Post

The experience of family carers attending a joint reminiscence group with people with dementia: A thematic analysis

Reminiscence therapy has the potential to improve quality of life for people with dementia. In recent years reminiscence groups have extended to include family members, but carers' experience of attending joint sessions is undocumented. This qualitative study explored the experience of 18 family carers attending 'Remembering Yesterday Caring Today' groups. Semi-structured interviews were transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis. Five themes were identified: experiencing carer support; shared experience; expectations (met and unmet), carer perspectives of the person with dementia's experience; and learning and comparing. Family carers' experiences varied, with some experiencing the intervention as entirely positive whereas others had more mixed feelings. Negative aspects included the lack of respite from their relative, the lack of emphasis on their own needs, and experiencing additional stress and guilt through not being able to implement newly acquired skills. These findings may explain the failure of a recent trial of joint reminiscence groups to replicate previous findings of positive benefit. More targeted research within subgroups of carers is required to justify the continued use of joint reminiscence groups in dementia care

The feasibility of a comprehensive resilience-building psychosocial Intervention (CREST) for people with dementia in the community: protocol for a non-randomised feasibility study

Background: A dementia diagnosis can prevent people from participating in society, leading to a further decline in cognitive, social and physical health. However, it may be possible for people with dementia to continue to live meaningful lives and continue to participate actively in society if a supportive psychosocial environment exists. Resilience theory, which focuses on strengthening personal attributes and external assets in the face of serious challenges, may provide a scaffold on which an inclusive multifaceted psychosocial supportive environment can be built. This protocol paper describes a study to determine the feasibility of conducting a multifaceted complex resilience building psychosocial intervention for people with dementia and their caregivers living in the community. Methods: This is a non-randomised feasibility study. Ten participants with dementia and their primary caregivers living in the community will be recruited and receive the CREST intervention. The intervention provides (a) a 7-week cognitive stimulation programme followed by an 8-week physical exercise programme for people with dementia and (b) a 6-week educational programme for caregivers. Members of the wider community will be invited to a dementia awareness programme and GP practices to a dementia training workshop. Trained professionals will deliver all intervention components. Outcomes will assess the feasibility and acceptability of all study processes. The feasibility and acceptability of a range of outcomes to be collected in a future definitive trial, including economic measurements, will also be explored. Finally, social marketing will be used to map a route toward stigma change in dementia for use in a subsequent trial. Quantitative feasibility outcome assessments will be completed at baseline and after completion of the 15-week intervention while qualitative data will be collected at recruitment, baseline, during and post-intervention delivery Conclusion: This feasibility study will provide evidence regarding the feasibility and acceptability of a comprehensive multifaceted psychosocial intervention programme for people with dementia and their caregivers (CREST). The results will be used to inform the development and implementation of a subsequent RCT, should the findings support feasibility. Trial registration: ISRCTN25294519 Retrospectively registered 07.10.201