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EUV jets, type III radio bursts and sunspot waves investigated using SDO/AIA observations
Images from the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) at 211A are used to identify
the solar source of the type III radio bursts seen in WIND/WAVES dynamic
spectra. We analyse a 2.5 hour period during which six strong bursts are seen.
The radio bursts correlate very well with the EUV jets coming from the western
side of a sunspot in AR11092. The EUV jet emission also correlates well with
brightening at what looks like their footpoint at the edge of the umbra. For
10-15 min after strong EUV jets are ejected, the footpoint brightens at roughly
3 min intervals. In both the EUV images and the extracted light curves, it
looks as though the brightening is related to the 3-min sunspot oscillations,
although the correlation coefficient is rather low. The only open field near
the jets is rooted in the sunspot. We conclude that active region EUV/X-ray
jets and interplanetary electron streams originate on the edge of the sunspot
umbra. They form along a current sheet between the sunspot open field and
closed field connecting to underlying satellite flux. Sunspot running penumbral
waves cause roughly 3-min jet footpoint brightening. The relationship between
the waves and jets is less clear.Comment: 4 pages, 7 figures, Accepted by A&A Letters. For associated gif
movie, see http://www.mps.mpg.de/data/outgoing/innes/jets/losb_304_211_rd.gi
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Parameters associated with efficacy of epidural steroid injections in the management of postherpetic neuralgia: the Mayo Clinic experience
Purpose: Thirty percent of patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) receiving conservative treatment report unsatisfactory pain relief. Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are commonly used as a therapeutic intervention in these patients. In this study, we aimed to determine if there are variables that predict the efficacy of ESI in patients with PHN. Patients and methods: We retrospectively identified patients seen at Mayo Clinic who had PHN and received ESI. From their medical records, we abstracted the demographic variables, concurrent medication use, anatomic approach and medication for ESI, and degree of pain relief at 2 and 12 weeks' postintervention. Results: None of the studied variables were significantly associated with efficacy of ESI in patients with PHN. PHN that began < 11 months before treatment was predictive of a response to ESI at 12 weeks postintervention (positive predictive value, 55%). Patients who reported poor ESI efficacy 2 weeks after the intervention had a 94% chance of still having pain at 12 weeks. Conclusion: For this cohort of patients with PHN being treated with ESI, no demographic characteristics, concurrently used medications, or type of ESI were associated with ESI treatment efficacy at 2 or 12 weeks after the intervention.Open Access JournalThis item from the UA Faculty Publications collection is made available by the University of Arizona with support from the University of Arizona Libraries. If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected]
Reverse Monte Carlo modeling of amorphous silicon
An implementation of the Reverse Monte Carlo algorithm is presented for the
study of amorphous tetrahedral semiconductors. By taking into account a number
of constraints that describe the tetrahedral bonding geometry along with the
radial distribution function, we construct a model of amorphous silicon using
the reverse monte carlo technique. Starting from a completely random
configuration, we generate a model of amorphous silicon containing 500 atoms
closely reproducing the experimental static structure factor and bond angle
distribution and in improved agreement with electronic properties. Comparison
is made to existing Reverse Monte Carlo models, and the importance of suitable
constraints beside experimental data is stressed.Comment: 6 pages, 4 PostScript figure
Apicomplexan F-actin is required for efficient nuclear entry during host cell invasion
The obligate intracellular parasites Toxoplasma gondii and Plasmodium spp. invade host cells by injecting a protein complex into the membrane of the targeted cell that bridges the two cells through the assembly of a ringâlike junction. This circular junction stretches while the parasites apply a traction force to pass through, a step that typically concurs with transient constriction of the parasite body. Here we analyse Fâactin dynamics during host cell invasion. Superâresolution microscopy and realâtime imaging highlighted an Fâactin pool at the apex of preâinvading parasite, an Fâactin ring at the junction area during invasion but also networks of perinuclear and posteriorly localised Fâactin. Mutant parasites with dysfunctional actoâmyosin showed significant decrease of junctional and perinuclear Fâactin and are coincidently affected in nuclear passage through the junction. We propose that the Fâactin machinery eases nuclear passage by stabilising the junction and pushing the nucleus through the constriction. Our analysis suggests that the junction opposes resistance to the passage of the parasite's nucleus and provides the first evidence for a dual contribution of actinâforces during host cell invasion by apicomplexan parasites
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