Indian Tropical Storms and Zones of Heavy Rainfall

The accepted explanation for the heavy rainfall in southwest monsoon depressions in India on the basis of fronter structure is not supported by radio-sonde data. An alternative explanation on the basis of convergence derived from the isobaric patterns is offered. It has also been applied to satisfactorily explain the distribution of heavy rain in the post-monsoon depressions

The role of the elastase of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in experimental infection

The characteristic vascular lesion described in human systemic infections due to P. aeruginosa has been experimentally produced in mice infected with this microorganism. Since a prominent microscopic finding in the experimental vascular lesions is the destruction of the elastic laminae, the elastase produced by the same pathogenic strain of P. aeruginosa was assayed against elastin in vitro. The in vitro studies indicate that the enzymatic activity is near its optimum at physiologic pH and temperature, and activity is only slightly inhibited by normal human serum. Sera from patients with extensive burns, some infected with P. aeruginosa, and from `vaccinated' human subjects all contained low levels of serum elastase inhibitor similar to normal persons.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/31959/1/0000001.pd

New radiometric evidence for the age and thermal history of the metamorphic rocks of the Ruby and Nixon Fork Terranes, West-Central Alaska

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Atypical propylthiouracil-induced ANCA-positive vasculitis: report of a case with unusual clinical and histopathologic findings

The side effects of propylthiouracil, including cytopenia and vasculitis, are well established.  We present an interesting case in which cytopenia and cutaneous vasculopathy occurred concomitantly in a critically ill patient.  The patient was initially treated for suspected infection until dermatologic and rheumatologic workup revealed ANCA-positivity and vasculopathy on histopathology, most consistent with an atypical presentation of ANCA-positive vasculitis.  Upon initiation of immunosuppressive therapy, the patient’s condition rapidly improved emphasizing the importance of early recognition of this condition

The effect of standardizing the acidity in the manufacturing of cottage cheese and cultured buttermilk

Publication authorized July 16, 1940.Includes bibliographical references (pages 35-36)