Distinct pathological signatures after lethal avian H5N1 and swine H1N1 influenza infections suggest variable pathogenesis.

in International Journal of Infectious Diseases (2010)

Report on discussion group 1

in International Reports on Socio-Informatics (2010), 7(1), 110-114

Report on a group discussion in a workshop dedicated to the analysis of the quality of collaboration, in the framework of the COOP 2010 Conference. The report highlight several elements to take in account ... [more ▼]

Report on a group discussion in a workshop dedicated to the analysis of the quality of collaboration, in the framework of the COOP 2010 Conference. The report highlight several elements to take in account to develops methods to assess the quality of collaborative process. [less ▲]

One year results of a prospective randomized trial comparing the original inside-out transobturator (TVT-O) procedure and a modified version using a shortened tape and reduced dissection for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence

in Neurourology and Urodynamics (2010), 29

Central neuromodulation in cluster headache patients treated with occipital nerve stimulators: A PET study

in Acta Neurologica Belgica (2010), 110(Suppl 1), 17

OBJECTIVES: Use functional brain imaging to explore activity changes in centres involved in trigeminal pain processing and control before and after occipital neurostimulation in drug-resistant chronic ... [more ▼]

OBJECTIVES: Use functional brain imaging to explore activity changes in centres involved in trigeminal pain processing and control before and after occipital neurostimulation in drug-resistant chronic cluster headache patients. BACKGROUND: Occipital nerve stimulation (ONS) provides relief to about 60% of patients suffering from drug-resistant chronic cluster headache (drCCH). Its mode of action, however, remains elusive, but the long latency to meaningful effect suggests that ONS induces slow neuromodulation. METHODS: Ten drCCH patients underwent an 18FDG-PET scan after ONS durations varying between 0 and 30 months. All were scanned with ongoing ONS (ON) and with the stimulator switched OFF. RESULTS: After 6-30 months of ONS, 3 patients were pain free and 4 had a ≥ 90% reduction of attack frequency (responders). In patients overall compared to controls, several areas of the pain matrix were hypermetabolic: ipsilateral hypothalamus, midbrain and ipsilateral lower pons. All normalized after ONS, except the hypothalamus. Switching ON or OFF the stimulator had little influence on brain glucose metabolism. The perigenual anterior cingulate cortex (PACC) was hyperactive in ONS responders compared to non-responders. INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSIONS: Metabolic normalization in the pain neuromatrix and lack of short-term changes induced by the stimulation support the hypothesis that ONS acts in drCCH through slow neuromodulatory processes. Selective activation in responders of PACC, a pivotal structure in the endogenous opioid system, suggests that ONS may restore balance within dysfunctioning pain control centres. That ONS is nothing but a symptomatic treatment might be illustrated by the persistent hypothalamic hypermetabolism which could explain why autonomic attacks may persist despite pain relief and why cluster attacks recur shortly after stimulator arrest. [less ▲]

Reforming the Common Agricultural Policy perspective of 2013 and beyond

in Advances in Agriculture & Botanics (2010), 2(2), 175-186

This paper deals first with the history of the Common Agricultural Policy, its goals, principles and tools. In the second part, it deals with the future : what are the main topics which are discussed and ... [more ▼]

This paper deals first with the history of the Common Agricultural Policy, its goals, principles and tools. In the second part, it deals with the future : what are the main topics which are discussed and could define the guidelines of the CAP after 2013 ? The evolution of the CAP is permanent and is following the evolution of European society in general. Its goals and tools are adapted to European citizens ' expectations about agriculture. The future is never certain, but the main items which will influence the future are presented below. [less ▲]

The technical challenges of the Solar-Orbiter EUI instrument

in Proceedings - Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (2010), 7732(26),

The Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) onboard Solar Orbiter consists of a suite of two high-resolution imagers (HRI) and one dual-band full Sun imager (FSI) that will provide EUV and Lyman-α images of the ... [more ▼]

The Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) onboard Solar Orbiter consists of a suite of two high-resolution imagers (HRI) and one dual-band full Sun imager (FSI) that will provide EUV and Lyman-α images of the solar atmospheric layers above the photosphere. The EUI instrument is based on a set of challenging new technologies allowing to reach the scientific objectives and to cope with the hard space environment of the Solar Orbiter mission. The mechanical concept of the EUI instrument is based on a common structure supporting the HRI and FSI channels, and a separated electronic box. A heat rejection baffle system is used to reduce the Sun heat load and provide a first protection level against the solar disk straylight. The spectral bands are selected by thin filters and multilayer mirror coatings. The detectors are 10µm pitch back illuminated CMOS Active Pixel Sensors (APS), best suited for the EUI science requirements and radiation hardness. This paper presents the EUI instrument concept and its major sub-systems. The current developments of the instrument technologies are also summarized. [less ▲]

A Selective Move Generator for the Game Axis and Allies

in Computational Intelligence and Games (2010)

We consider the move generation in a modern board game where the set of all the possible moves is too large to be generated. The idea is to provide a set of simple abstract tactics that would allow enough ... [more ▼]

We consider the move generation in a modern board game where the set of all the possible moves is too large to be generated. The idea is to provide a set of simple abstract tactics that would allow enough combinations to provide strong opposition. The reduced search space is then traversed using the alpha beta search. We also propose a technique that allows us to remove the stochasticity from the search space. The model was tested in a game called Axis and Allies: a modern, turn-based, perfect information, non-deterministic, strategy board game. We first show that a tree search technique based on a restrained set of moves can beat the actual scripted AI engine --- E.Z. Fodder. We can conclude from the experiments that searching deeper generates complex maneuvers which in turn significantly increase the likelihood of victory. [less ▲]

Modification of the trapped field in bulk HTS as a result of the drilling of a pattern of artificial holes

in Journal of Physics: Conference Series [=JPCS] (2010), 234

The trapped magnetic field is examined in bulk high-temperature superconductors that are artificially drilled along their c-axis. The influence of the hole pattern on the magnetization is studied and ... [more ▼]

The trapped magnetic field is examined in bulk high-temperature superconductors that are artificially drilled along their c-axis. The influence of the hole pattern on the magnetization is studied and compared by means of numerical models and Hall probe mapping techniques. To this aim, we consider two bulk YBCO samples with a rectangular cross-section that are drilled each by six holes arranged either on a rectangular lattice (sample I) or on a centered rectangular lattice (sample II). For the numerical analysis, three different models are considered for calculating the trapped flux: (i), a two-dimensional (2D) Bean model neglecting demagnetizing effects and flux creep, (ii), a 2D finite-element model neglecting demagnetizing effects but incorporating magnetic relaxation in the form of an E – J power law, and, (iii), a 3D finite element analysis that takes into account both the finite height of the sample and flux creep effects. For the experimental analysis, the trapped magnetic flux density is measured above the sample surface by Hall probe mapping performed before and after the drilling process. The maximum trapped flux density in the drilled samples is found to be smaller than that in the plain samples. The smallest magnetization drop is found for sample II, with the centered rectangular lattice. This result is confirmed by the numerical models. In each sample, the relative drops that are calculated independently with the three different models are in good agreement. As observed experimentally, the magnetization drop calculated in the sample II is the smallest one and its relative value is comparable to the measured one. By contrast, the measured magnetization drop in sample (1) is much larger than that predicted by the simulations, most likely because of a change of the microstructure during the drilling process. [less ▲]

Consequences of laparoscopy on liver ischemia during portal triad clamping in a swine model

in Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica (2010), 73(1), 13

Donation after Cardiac Death In Liver Transplantation :is donor age an issue?

in Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica (2010), 35(1), 25

Effect of various Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) gains on the relationship between diaphragmatic activity (Eadi max) and tidal volume

in Intensive Care Medicine (2010), 37 (Suppl 1)

The critical role of carbohydrate administration in safe, effective TGC

in Clinical Nutrition (2010), 5 (Suppl 2):111

Brainstem specific warping improves locus coeruleus functional imaging in humans

in Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine ... Scientific Meeting and Exhibition. International Society For Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. Scientific Meeting and Exhibition (2010)

Implantation of esterified hyaluronic acid in microdissected Reinke's space after vocal fold microsurgery

in Journal of Voice (2010), 24(5), 626-635

Are the complications of arteriovenous fistulas associated with an abnormal ankle-brachial index in hemodialysis patients?

in Acta Clinica Belgica (2010), 65-1

The peripheral artery disease is frequent among patients undergoing hemodialysis much more than in the general population. The ankle-brachial index (AB!) is a potent tool to screen this pathology. We ... [more ▼]

The peripheral artery disease is frequent among patients undergoing hemodialysis much more than in the general population. The ankle-brachial index (AB!) is a potent tool to screen this pathology. We analysed the relationship between ABI abnormal values and arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) complications such as stenosis and thrombosis among chronically hemodialysis pat ients (HD). [less ▲]

Enquêtes sectorielles: complément ou substitut de l'action des autorités de concurrence? Le "couteau suisse" du droit européen de la concurrence?

in Concurrences : Revue des Droits de la Concurrence (2010), (2), 19-28

The present article seeks to determine whether sector inquiries are a “substitute” or a "complement” to conventional competition enforcement techniques. The analysis shows that not unlike a “Swiss knife” ... [more ▼]

The present article seeks to determine whether sector inquiries are a “substitute” or a "complement” to conventional competition enforcement techniques. The analysis shows that not unlike a “Swiss knife”, sector inquiries constitute a convenient, multifunctional tool, which serves a variety of purposes. Sector inquiries indeed entitle the Commission to (i) lower the minimal procedural requirements which must be met to launch investigations; (ii) extend the substantive scope of its inquiries beyond mere infringements to Article 101 and 102 TFEU; and (iii) incentivize firms to spontaneously comply with the antitrust rules. In light, however, of a number of shortcomings arising from the Commission’s sector inquiries’ practice, this article formulates several “best practices” (which are also relevant for other competition authorities with similar powers). [less ▲]

Les cibles thérapeutiques pour la PTH dans les nouvelles recommandations du KDIGO: la fin d'un cauchemar?

in Néphrologie & Thérapeutique (2010)

Effects of histamine H3 receptor modulators on sedative effects induced by ethanol

in Alcoholism, Clinical & Experimental Research (2010), 34(8), 93-93

Montrer, calculer, explorer, analyser. Ce que l'informatique fait (faire) à l'analyse qualitative

in Recherches Qualitatives (2010), 9

Au delà de ses implications techniques, l'informatisation de l'analyse de texte soulève des questions de méthode. Après un recensement des motivations à recourir à des logiciels pour assister l'analyse de ... [more ▼]

Au delà de ses implications techniques, l'informatisation de l'analyse de texte soulève des questions de méthode. Après un recensement des motivations à recourir à des logiciels pour assister l'analyse de données textuelles, nous proposons une typologie distinguant cinq fonctionnalités proposées par ces outils : la lexicométrie, les concordances, les automates, les outils réflexifs et les dictionnaires. Chacune de ces fonctionnalités éclaire les textes d'une manière originale (et partielle). Rapportée à ses usages attestés, chacune de ces potentialités articule des présupposés épistémologiques spécifiques. En définitive, le choix d'un logiciel caractérise autant une démarche de recherche que l'inscription dans un paradigme. [less ▲]

De la norme en classe de français : une problématique soumise aux effets des représentations ?

in Dialogues et Cultures (2010), III(55), 1387-1396

Human Papillomavirus Virus-Like particles and NK cell interactions:role of CD16

in International Immunology (2010), 22(suppl Pt 5), 17

Feasibility of a genetic evaluation for milk fatty acids in dairy cattle

in Journal of Dairy Science (2010), 93(E-Suppl 1), 744

Recent development of equations based on mid-infrared (MIR) spectrometry for the prediction of milk fatty acid (FA) contents allows their measurement on a large scale during performance recording. The ... [more ▼]

Recent development of equations based on mid-infrared (MIR) spectrometry for the prediction of milk fatty acid (FA) contents allows their measurement on a large scale during performance recording. The objective was to show that a genetic evaluation for milk FA in dairy cattle is feasible in the Walloon region of Belgium and to report first results. Estimated breeding values (EBV) and associated reliabilities (REL) were computed using a multi-trait test-day animal model similar to the one used for the routine genetic evaluation for yield traits. Studied traits were first lactation test-day milk, fat and protein yields, fat (FAT) and protein contents, and content of saturated fatty acids in milk (g/100g of milk, SAT). More than 6,700,000 records were available for common production and content traits and 194,000 records were used for SAT. Used variance components were estimated using REML. The average SAT content was 2.79% with a standard deviation (SD) of 0.50%. A total of 1,707 Holstein bulls used in Walloon Region had REL superior to 0.49 for all studied traits. REL for SAT ranged from 0.53 to 0.99. A total of 1,217 bulls had REL superior to 0.74. SD of EBV for SAT was 0.20%. The maximum and minimum SAT EBV values were 0.89% and -0.69%, respectively. In order to have a direct measure of the part of FAT that is not due to SAT, a new trait (dSAT) was post-evaluated and defined as difference between expected SAT EBV for a given FAT EBV and the estimated EBV for SAT. This new trait can be assumed to be a direct predictor of the content of unsaturated fatty acids in fat. The interest is that this trait cannot be accurately predicted directly by MIR. The maximum and minimum EBV for dSAT for the 1,707 bulls were -0.28% and 0.24%, respectively. Based on these results, a genetic evaluation for milk fatty acids is feasible. In the bull population used recently, a genetic variability for dSAT exists and could be used to improve the milk fat composition. [less ▲]

On the Periodicity of Morphic Words

in Lecture Notes in Computer Science (2010), 6224

Given a morphism h prolongable on a and an integer p, we present an algorithm that calculates which letters occur infinitely often in congruent positions modulo p in the infinite word hω(a). As a ... [more ▼]

Given a morphism h prolongable on a and an integer p, we present an algorithm that calculates which letters occur infinitely often in congruent positions modulo p in the infinite word hω(a). As a corollary, we show that it is decidable whether a morphic word is ultimately p-periodic. Moreover, using our algorithm we can find the smallest similarity relation such that the morphic word is ultimately relationally p-periodic. The problem of deciding whether an automatic sequence is ultimately weakly R-periodic is also shown to be decidable. [less ▲]

The dynamics of a network of practitioners and researchers for supporting the work of teams promoting health in schools

in Archives of Public Health (2009, December 11), 67(Supplement 2), 86

Resolving the Noxious Effect of Churn on Internet Coordinate Systems

in Lectures Notes in Computer Science (2009, December), 5918

Internet Coordinate Systems (ICS) provide easy and practical latency predictions in the Internet. However, peer dynamics (i.e, churn), which is an in- herent property of peer-to-peer (P2P) systems ... [more ▼]

Internet Coordinate Systems (ICS) provide easy and practical latency predictions in the Internet. However, peer dynamics (i.e, churn), which is an in- herent property of peer-to-peer (P2P) systems, affects the accuracy of such sys- tems. This paper addresses the problem of churn in an ICS without landmarks, like Vivaldi. We propose a framework to assess the robustness of such an ICS in the presence of churn, and evaluate two models for handling churn. The key idea is to reactively recover lost neighbours, either by picking new nodes at random, or by selecting a new one among the node’s two-hop neighbours, while maintaining high reliability and low communication overhead. We then show by simulations that our models mitigate the impact of churn, and lead to a good accuracy com- pared to an instance of an ICS running without churn. [less ▲]

Le texte et ses pratiques d'instanciation

in Nouveaux Actes Sémiotiques (2009, October 22)

This essay presents some contemporary semiotic issues as the generation of the expression level of texts, the process of textualisation and the constitution of a semiotics of experience. I approach the ... [more ▼]

This essay presents some contemporary semiotic issues as the generation of the expression level of texts, the process of textualisation and the constitution of a semiotics of experience. I approach the notions of enonciation praxis and figurative syntax to further develop a reflection on the generation of the expression level of pictorial and photographic texts. [less ▲]

Bovine colostrum as a natural growth factor for newly-weaned piglets: A review

in Bulletin of University of agricultural sciences and veterinary medicine Cluj-Napoca. Animal Science and Biotechnolobies (2009, October 09), 66(1-2), 53-60

NEMA NU1-2001 performance tests of Philips Brightview SPECT cameras

in European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (2009, October), 36(S2), 408

DISPLACEMENT OF 18F-FALLYPRIDE BINDING WITH HALOPERIDOL IN A WITHIN-SUBJECT DESIGN USING A BETA MICROPROBE

in Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism (2009, October), 29(S1), 352-353

Biochemical markers of bone and cartilage remodelling: interest in the prediction of lumbar disc degeneration progression and effects of strontium ranelate over a 3-year period

in Arthritis and Rheumatism (2009, October), 60(number 10 (suppl.)), 313

The clinical and economic burden of non-adherence with oral bisphosphonates in osteoporotic patients

in Arthritis and Rheumatism (2009, October), 60(number 10 (suppl.)), 328

Effect of the transversus abdominis plane block on pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

in Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica (2009, September 19), 60(3), 205

Revisit to Nuclear Spin Temperature of Ammonia in Comets

in Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society (2009, September 01), 41

Comets had formed from dust and icy materials in the solar nebula 4.6 Gyrs ago. The cometary materials are considered as the most pristine in the solar system and both dust grains and icy materials in ... [more ▼]

Comets had formed from dust and icy materials in the solar nebula 4.6 Gyrs ago. The cometary materials are considered as the most pristine in the solar system and both dust grains and icy materials in comets have been used to investigate the formation conditions of the solar system. One of interesting primordial characters is a nuclear spin temperature (related to an ortho-to-para ratio; OPR) of cometary molecules such as H2O, NH3, etc. The nuclear spin temperatures probably reflect the molecular formation temperatures in the solar nebula (or in the presolar molecular cloud). In this work, we analyzed high dispersion optical spectra of C/2001 Q4 (NEAT), C/2000 WM1 (LINEAR), 88P/Howell, fragments B and C of 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 and 8P/Tuttle. Our observations were performed by the Ultraviolet and Visual Echelle Spectrograph (UVES) mounted on the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile and the High Dispersion Spectrograph (HDS) mounted on the Subaru telescope in Hawaii. We determined nuclear spin temperatures of NH3 in five comets based on optical spectra of NH2. The nuclear spin temperatures of NH3 can be obtained from OPRs of NH2. We used the (0,9,0) ro-vibronic band at 610nm in this work. Absorption lines (by the telluric atmosphere) and cometary C2 emission lines blended with NH2 emission lines were also taken into account in our analysis. These lines have never been considered in previous studies. The origin of icy materials in the five comets will be discussed based on these results. [less ▲]

Progress in Sounding the Interior of Pulsating Hot Subdwarf Stars

in AIP Conference Proceedings (2009, September), 1170

Hot subdwarf stars, including helium core burning subdwarf B (sdB) stars and more evolved subdwarf O (sdO) stars, host three classes of nonradial pulsators. Two of them show rapid acoustic mode ... [more ▼]

Hot subdwarf stars, including helium core burning subdwarf B (sdB) stars and more evolved subdwarf O (sdO) stars, host three classes of nonradial pulsators. Two of them show rapid acoustic mode oscillations (with periods in the 60-600 s range), while the third class features slow gravity mode vibrations of period typically 1h. All three classes provide a strong potential for sounding the internal properties of stars in these evolved phases of stellar evolution through asteroseismology. This has so far been exploited mainly for the rapid p-mode sdB pulsators, but the long period g-mode sdB pulsators, with the advent of space observations, carry good promises for sounding even deeper regions inside these stars. In this review paper, we summarize the properties of pulsating hot subdwarf stars and we outline progress that have recently occured in the asteroseismic exploitation of the pulsations observed in sdB stars. [less ▲]

Results of liver transplantation (LT) from controlled donation after cardiac death (DCD) donors: a single center experience

in Transplant International (2009, August), 22(S2),

Comparaison of reference tissue model versus two compartement model with input function for [18F]Fallypride modelling. A combined microPET-Beta microprobe study in rat.

in Journal of Labelled Compounds & Radiopharmaceuticals (2009, July 12), 52(S1), 108

Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) could be subdivided into up to seven groups based on phylogenetic and similarity analyses of sequences from the env gene

in AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses (2009, July 01), 25(11), 16

Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) Could be Subdivided into up to Seven Groups Based on Phylogenetic and Similarity Analyses of Sequences from the env Gene. Rodríguez, S.M., Trono, K., Jones, L.R., Golemba, M ... [more ▼]

Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) Could be Subdivided into up to Seven Groups Based on Phylogenetic and Similarity Analyses of Sequences from the env Gene. Rodríguez, S.M., Trono, K., Jones, L.R., Golemba, M., Campos, R. Instituto De Virología - Cicvya - Inta Castelar We sequenced the env gene from 28 BLV field strains from Argentina, and combined these sequences with 45 env sequences representing all the genetic groupings identified previously. These data were analyzed by phylogenetic analysis and similarity comparisons. Phylogenetic analyses showed the existence of five groups of sequences or genotypes. Four genotypes were supported by high bootstraps (89–100) and posterior probabilities (p=1.0), and the fifth one was supported by a high posterior probability (p=1.0) and moderate bootstrap (80–96) values. All these genotypes have one or more counterparts among the groupings identified previously, and thus many groups that were originally named differently correspond actually to the same genotype. Two sequences did not cluster with any other sequence, and were highly divergent when compared to the five groups mentioned above. This indicates that two extra genotypes could exist. The similarity comparisons were highly congruent with the phylogenetic analyses. The mean number of pair wise nucleotide substitutions between sequences from the same genotype was 11.1 (min. 6.5; max. 19), whereas it was 39.6 (min.36.8; max. 47.9) between sequences from different genotypes. Likewise, the mean number of amino acid substitutions in pair wise comparisons at the intra-genotype level was 3.3 (min. 0.4; max. 6.2), whereas it was 9.6 (min. 8.3; max. 13.5) at the inter-genotype level. Our analyses confirmed the existence of geographic clusters (p=6.838E-15, Chi2 test; p=4.583E-12, Fisher’s exact test). [less ▲]

Long-term treatment with valproic acid does not alleviate the condition of HAM/TSP

in AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses (2009, July 01), 25(11), 21

Long-Term Treatment with Valproic Acid Does Not Alleviate the Condition of HAM/TSP Olindo, S.,1 Belrose, G.,2 Lezin, A.,2 Gillet, N.,3 Defoiche, J.,4 Rodriguez, S.,4 Signaté, A.,1 Verlaeten, O.,4 Smadja ... [more ▼]

Long-Term Treatment with Valproic Acid Does Not Alleviate the Condition of HAM/TSP Olindo, S.,1 Belrose, G.,2 Lezin, A.,2 Gillet, N.,3 Defoiche, J.,4 Rodriguez, S.,4 Signaté, A.,1 Verlaeten, O.,4 Smadja, D.,1 Césaire, R.,2 Willems, L.4 1Service de Neurologie and JE 2503, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Fort-de-France, 97200 Fort-de-France, Martinique, France; 2Laboratoire de Virologie-Immunologie and JE 2503, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Fort-de-France, 97200 Fort-de-France, Martinique, France; 3Department of Immunology, Imperial College, London, UK; 4Molecular and Cellular Biology, University Academia ‘‘Wallonie-Europe’’, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium. LW is Research Director of the FNRS. We previously proposed to interfere with proviral loads in HAM/TSP patients by modulating lysine deacetylase activity using valproic acid (VPA). The strategy aims at activating viral gene expression in order to expose virus-positive cells to the host immune response. We conducted a single-center, two-year open-label trial, with 19 HAM/TSP volunteers treated with oral doses of VPA (20mg/Kg/day). Objectives were to assess biological response and clinical safety to VPA treatment in HAM/TSP patients. By microarray analysis, we show that VPA treatment moderately stimulated expression of cyclinD2 and Rho GTPase activating protein 18 in CD4-T cells. CD8-mediated lysis efficiency of Tax-expressing cells was unaltered by VPA treatment. The CD4-T cell turnover rate was calculated by GC/MS analysis from quantitative incorporation of deuterium into DNA. Transient increase in proviral loads correlated with accelerated proliferation. After 2 years, the proviral loads reached levels similar to those before treatment. The main clinical side effects were drowsiness (52%), tremor (47%), digestive symptoms (37%), vertigo (26%), and alopecia (10%). The frequency of side symptoms tended to decrease over the trial course. The neurological status over the study constituted the primary clinical safety measures. Disability Status Scale, muscle testing score, Ashworth score, and urinary dysfunction score showed no significant changes. Walking Time Test (WTT) slightly varied over the study except in 3 patients in whom the WTT variation rates were>20%. These 3 patients experienced drowsiness and tremor and improved rapidly after treatment discontinuation. Together, these observations indicated that long term treatment with VPA is safe but does not alleviate the condition of HAM/TSP. [less ▲]

Discriminating between overshooting and rotational mixing in massive stars: any help from asteroseismology?

in Communications in Asteroseismology (2009, July 01), 158

Chemical turbulent mixing induced by rotation can affect the internal distribution of μ near the energy-generating core of main-sequence stars, having an effect on the evolutionary tracks similar to that ... [more ▼]

Chemical turbulent mixing induced by rotation can affect the internal distribution of μ near the energy-generating core of main-sequence stars, having an effect on the evolutionary tracks similar to that of overshooting. However, this mixing also leads to a smoother chemical composition profile near the edge of the convective core, which is reflected in the behavior of the buoyancy frequency and, therefore, in the frequencies of gravity modes. We show that for rotational velocities typical of main-sequence B-type pulsating stars, the signature of a rotationally induced mixing significantly perturbs the spectrum of gravity modes and mixed modes, and can be distinguished from that of overshooting. The cases of high-order gravity modes in Slowly Pulsating B stars and of low-order g modes and mixed modes in β Cephei stars are discussed. [less ▲]

Liver transplantation from controlled donation after cardiac death (DCD) donors: a single center experience

in Liver Transplantation (2009, July), 15(7), 180-181

Fast and Reliable Method for the Preparation of Various [18F]Fluorobenzyl Halides

in Journal of Labelled Compounds & Radiopharmaceuticals (2009, July), 52(S1), 178

Use of Organic Bases for 18F-Fluoride Anion Exchange Elution avoiding the Classical Azeotropic drying Step Before Labeling

in Journal of Labelled Compounds & Radiopharmaceuticals (2009, July), 52(S1), 198

Large Scale Preparation of [18]Fluoromethoxybenzyl Bromides, Key Precursors for 2-[18F]Fluoro-L-Tyrosine and 6-[18F]Fluoro-L-Dopa

in Journal of Labelled Compounds & Radiopharmaceuticals (2009, July), 52(S1), 292

Evaluation of the VITROS 5600 integrated system for IgA IgG and IgM determination in serum

in Clinical Chemistry (2009, July), 55

THE USEFULNESS OF AN ARTERIOVENOUS SHUNT COMBINED WITH A BETA MICROPROBE FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF INPUT FUNCTION IN RATS

in Journal of Labelled Compounds & Radiopharmaceuticals (2009, July), 52(S1), 106

Tertiary Alcohols to Avoid Evaporation in Fluorine-18 Labeling

in Journal of Labelled Compounds & Radiopharmaceuticals (2009, July), 52(S1), 204

Impact of the presence of a clinical pharmacist in university hospital wards on the elderly or polymedicated patients care

in Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging (The) (2009, June), 13(Supplement 1), 465

Is it possible to improve residents breaking bad news skills? A randomised study assessing the efficacy of a communication skills training program

in Psycho-oncology (2009, June), 18 (Suppl. 2)

Communication skills training: A study of residents' psychosocial and physiological variables which facilitate or inhibit the learning of assessment skills

in Psycho-oncology (2009, June)

Symptom attribution and radiation thérapy for breast cancer : changes over time and associated psychological factors

in Psycho-oncology (2009, June), 18 (Suppl. 2)