Prediction of hypertension from adolescence to adulthood : a 10 years follow-up study

in CVD Epidemiology Newsletter (American Heart Association) (1992), 47

The complexity of scheduling short tasks with few starting times

Report (1992)

The following problem is proved to be NP-complete: given n tasks, such that each task has processing time \tau=2, and has no more than k=3 possible starting times, does there exist a feasible schedule for ... [more ▼]

The following problem is proved to be NP-complete: given n tasks, such that each task has processing time \tau=2, and has no more than k=3 possible starting times, does there exist a feasible schedule for these tasks on a single processor? This result establishes a sharp borderline between NP-complete and polynomially solvable versions of this problem with respect to the parameters \tau and k. [less ▲]

First invited discourse during the XXIst General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union "Gravitational lensing"

in Bergeron (Ed.) Highlights of Astronomy, Vol. 9, p.3 (1992)

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Reversal of Neurological Deficit with Naloxone: An Additional Report

in Intensive Care Medicine (1992), 18(6), 362-3

We report the repeated improvement in neurological function following naloxone administration in a patient who developed acute hemiplegia after an intracranial neurological procedure. The mechanisms ... [more ▼]

We report the repeated improvement in neurological function following naloxone administration in a patient who developed acute hemiplegia after an intracranial neurological procedure. The mechanisms responsible for the neurological deficit and for its reversal by naloxone are discussed. A review of the literature suggests that the beneficial effect of naloxone can result from an improvement in haemodynamic status or from metabolic effects that could be favorable during cerebral ischaemia. [less ▲]

Threshold- und CIS-Photoelektronenspektren von SO2

Book published by Berliner Elektronen Speicherring für Synchrotron Stahlung m.b.H (1992)

The threshold- and CIS-photoelectron spectrum of SO2 has been measured using synchrotron radiation. It is compared to the He(I)-photoelectron spectrum measured with the same instrument under the same ... [more ▼]

The threshold- and CIS-photoelectron spectrum of SO2 has been measured using synchrotron radiation. It is compared to the He(I)-photoelectron spectrum measured with the same instrument under the same conditions. Several additional vibrational fine structures are observed between the first and the second bands. These are interpreted in terms of autoionization also detected in the CIS-spectra. At higher photon energies, band maxima are measured at 19.2 eV, 20.6 eV and 23.5 eV. [less ▲]

Photoionization Mass Spectrometry of Kinetic Energy-selected ions. The Translational Energy Distribution of N+/N2 in the Inner-shell Ionization energy range.

in Chemical Physics (1992), 160

An ion retarding potential difference (IRPD) method has been used to investigate the ion yield and the kinetic energy distributions of N+/N2 produced by photoionization mass spectrometry using synchrotron ... [more ▼]

An ion retarding potential difference (IRPD) method has been used to investigate the ion yield and the kinetic energy distributions of N+/N2 produced by photoionization mass spectrometry using synchrotron radiation. Photoion yield curves of energy selected N+ ions are deduced. Translational energy distributions of N+ at the energies of the N(1s)->pi*, N(1s)->(nl)1 and above the N(1s)-1 threshold are determined. Comparison is made with previous photoion-photoelectron coincidence work using time-of-flight (TOF) measurements. [less ▲]

Calcul des flux souterrains échangés entre le Canal Albert, la Meuse et sa plaine alluviale de Monsin à Lanaye

in Annales de la Société Géologique de Belgique (1992), 115(1), 63-75

Energy hypersurface local properties of the O2HF- rearrangement

in Chemical Physics Letters (1992), 195(2-3), 189-193

This work analyses a case where Murrell's proposal, stating that a second-order point must lie above a first-order one, is apparently violated. Study at the SCF-UMP2 level within the D95 + + basis set, of ... [more ▼]

This work analyses a case where Murrell's proposal, stating that a second-order point must lie above a first-order one, is apparently violated. Study at the SCF-UMP2 level within the D95 + + basis set, of one critical point of the O2HF- anion, previously proposed to be of order two by Lopez, shows the importance of the electronic correlation. The critical point associated with the (2)PI first-order ones. The present analysis reveals that this contradistinction can be explained by three unconsidered elements: the local symmetry, the electronic correlation and the internal variables description. [less ▲]

Subcutaneous erythropoietin for treatment of refractory anemia in hematologic disorders. Results of a phase I/II clinical trial.

in Blood (1992), 79(1), 29-37

We have used recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) in a phase I/II clinical trial to evaluate its ability to reverse refractory anemia in hematologic disorders. rHuEPO was administered subcutaneously ... [more ▼]

We have used recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) in a phase I/II clinical trial to evaluate its ability to reverse refractory anemia in hematologic disorders. rHuEPO was administered subcutaneously 5 days per week at escalating doses (50 to 150 U/kg per day). The aim of treatment was a hemoglobin (Hb) level greater than or equal to 10 g/dL without blood transfusion. Of 25 patients treated, 17 were evaluable, most of them with a regular need for transfusion. Eight of these had lymphoproliferative disorders (three cases of malignant lymphoma and five of monoclonal gammopathy) and were exposed to cytotoxic therapy. The other nine patients had hematopoietic stem cell disorders (four cases of myelodysplastic syndrome, three of idiopathic myelofibrosis, and two of chronic myelogenous leukemia). All patients with lymphoproliferative disorder had serum EPO levels inappropriately low for the degree of anemia, while patients with stem cell disorder showed variable values. Erythroid marrow activity was inadequate in all cases. Seven of eight patients with lymphoproliferative disorder responded to treatment maintaining Hb above 10 g/dL without transfusion. The median dose of rHuEPO required for correction of anemia was 75 U/kg. In four cases response was maintained with 50 U/kg, three times per week. There was no complete response among patients with hematopoietic stem cell disorder, although transfusion requirement was eliminated or reduced in four cases. Four patients developed functional iron deficiency during rHuEPO treatment and required iron supplementation to obtain response. Aggravation of splenomegaly was observed in two cases of myeloproliferative disorder. We conclude that: (1) subcutaneous administration of rHuEPO can be effective and safe in patients with lymphoproliferative disorder exposed to chemotherapy and showing inappropriate EPO response to anemia; (2) this is less likely in hematopoietic stem cell disorders, although favorable responses may be observed in occasional patients; and (3) functional iron deficiency as a cause of nonresponse to rHuEPO is frequent also in nonrenal anemia. [less ▲]

Coding textures by means of a multiresolution selective deconvolution scheme

Report (1992)