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Growing dynamical length, scaling and heterogeneities in the 3d Edwards-Anderson model
We study numerically spatio-temporal fluctuations during the
out-of-equilibrium relaxation of the three-dimensional Edwards-Anderson model.
We focus on two issues. (1) The evolution of a growing dynamical length scale
in the glassy phase of the model, and the consequent collapse of the
distribution of local coarse-grained correlations measured at different pairs
of times on a single function using {\it two} scaling parameters, the value of
the global correlation at the measuring times and the ratio of the coarse
graining length to the dynamical length scale (in the thermodynamic limit). (2)
The `triangular' relation between coarse-grained local correlations at three
pairs of times taken from the ordered instants .
Property (1) is consistent with the conjecture that the development of
time-reparametrization invariance asymptotically is responsible for the main
dynamic fluctuations in aging glassy systems as well as with other mechanisms
proposed in the literature. Property (2), we stress, is a much stronger test of
the relevance of the time-reparametrization invariance scenario.Comment: 24 pages, 12 fig
Buccal alterations in diabetes mellitus
Long standing hyperglycaemia besides damaging the kidneys, eyes, nerves, blood vessels, heart, can also impair the function of the salivary glands leading to a reduction in the salivary flow. When salivary flow decreases, as a consequence of an acute hyperglycaemia, many buccal or oral alterations can occur such as: a) increased concentration of mucin and glucose; b) impaired production and/or action of many antimicrobial factors; c) absence of a metalloprotein called gustin, that contains zinc and is responsible for the constant maturation of taste papillae; d) bad taste; e) oral candidiasis f) increased cells exfoliation after contact, because of poor lubrication; g) increased proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms; h) coated tongue; i) halitosis; and many others may occur as a consequence of chronic hyperglycaemia: a) tongue alterations, generally a burning mouth; b) periodontal disease; c) white spots due to demineralization in the teeth; d) caries; e) delayed healing of wounds; f) greater tendency to infections; g) lichen planus; h) mucosa ulcerations. Buccal alterations found in diabetic patients, although not specific of this disease, have its incidence and progression increased when an inadequate glycaemic control is present