Background/Aims: Home blood pressure monitoring has been advocated as a method for improving blood pressure (BP) control. However, there is little data on patients� adherence to home BP monitoring. The purpose was to study patient adherence to home BP monitoring and telephone visits with a healthcare provider in a randomized ...

The interacting effects of the rate of ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) regeneration and the rate of RuBP utilization as influenced by the amount and activation of RuBP carboxylase on photosynthesis and RuBP concentrations were resolved in experiments which examined the kinetics of the response of photosynthesis ...

The Mono Lake Excursion as recorded in the Mono Basin, CA, has an older part that is about negative 30 degrees inclination and about 300 degrees declination during low relative field intensity. Those paleomagnetic directions are closely followed by greater than 80 degrees positive inclination and east declination of about 100 degrees during higher relative field ...

Blood pressure (BP) varies according to many internal and external factors, and behavioral factors have an important role in diurnal BP variation. BP rises sharply on waking in the morning and falls during sleep at night, although it varies throughout the day and night. These changes in BP are ...

... exist. CBD also contends that the Deepwater Horizon/ BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico occurred during spawning ... tuna population. According to CBD, the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spi...

An intensive archeological survey of the Steel Creek terrace and floodplain system below the L Reactor Area was conducted for the purpose of identifying the archeological resources and assessing their significance within this portion of the Savannah River Plant. The survey was required as part of the project plan for the reactivation of the L Reactor in order to comply with ...

The structural organization of a set of highly repetitive DNA sequences (HRS) of barley (Hordeum vulgare) was studied by blot-hybridization in the genomes of seven Hordeum L. species and several Hordeum x Secale hybrids. The copy numbers of the sequences, and length and intensity of the hybridization fragments varied among barley species; so, this set appeared to be useful as ...

... 9,500 BP according to pollen cores taken ... small interlocking quartz grains, somewhat elongated ... Characteristics: very fine grain quartz intermixed ...

Jul 24, 2010 ... The forecast track is expected to take it over or near the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill on July 24. According to NOAA's National Hurricane ...

Jul 24, 2010 ... The forecast track is expected to take it over or near the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill on July 24. According to NOAA's National Hurricane ...

... Inc., Houston, TX) according to the manufacturer's instructions. The 5�- and 3�-end RACE analyses were ... Palo Alto, CA) according to the manufacturer's instructions. An 848-base pair (bp) zebrafish part...

Elevated blood pressure (BP) at early or mid pregnancy is a known risk factor for pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). However, the association between BP changes during the first half of pregnancy and subsequent PIH development is unknown. We used changes in maternal BP between 16 and 20 weeks of gestation to evaluate the risk of ...

... Title : A MEANS OF MONITORING LABORATORY EXPOSURES TO INTENSE THERMAL RADIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ...

It has long been known that blood pressure (BP) varies over time. Several methods for monitoring BP over the 24-hour cycle are available. The Oxford intra-arterial method is the most accurate but is too invasive to be suitable for routine use. Noninvasive monitors that measure BP intermittently have gained acceptance in clinical ...

Severely elevated blood pressure (BP) is commonly encountered in acute care settings. Initial evaluation of patients with severe hypertension should focus on determining the presence and extent of acute target organ damage. Hypertensive emergencies are life-threatening conditions that require immediate reduction of BP in an intensive ...

The last interglacial is the most recent analog for the present (Holocene) interglacial. Here we present the first high-resolution ice core record of the last interglacial and transition to the subsequent glacial period from Antarctica and the first glaciochemical record for this period from West Antarctica. Rather than using a standard vertical ice core we used samples collected from a horizontal ...

BackgroundThe impact of the metabolic syndrome (MS) on cardiovascular events in elderly subjects has not been clarified. We hypothesized that the impact differs between patients with and without strictly controlled blood pressure (BP) and also between early elderly (<75 years) and late (?75 years) elderly patients.MethodsElderly hypertensive patients (65-85 years old) were ...

The ubiquity of the photosensitive carcinogen benzo(a)pyrene (BP) and visible light in the environment suggests that their interaction might lead to photoproducts harmful to humans. To test the combined impact of these two agents on human epithelial cells, binding of BP to cellular DNA was assessed following treatment of cultures with ...

More than 40 years after its discovery (Bonhommet and Babkine, 1967) and 40,000 years after its occurrence, the � Laschamp Event � remains a major � hot spot � of geomagnetic research. Intensive discussions still concern : i) its precise age in the window 37 - 42 ka BP, ii) its duration from few centuries to several millenia, iii) the worldwide ...

Exaggerated systolic blood pressure (BP) augmentation with exercise has been associated with impaired endothelial function and cardiovascular risk. However, prior studies have been largely restricted to men, have not evaluated diastolic BP, and have focused on peak exercise measures, which are influenced by effort and fitness level. We sought to determine ...

BackgroundBlood pressure (BP) control among coronary artery disease (CAD) patients remains sub-optimal in clinical practice, potentially due to gaps in treatment intensification and medication adherence. However, longitudinal studies evaluating these relationships and outcomes are limited.Methods and ResultsWe assessed BP trajectories among health ...

Uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) increases cardiovascular risk, independent of type of treatment. In this posthoc International Verapamil SR-Trandolapril Study analysis, we determined whether adverse outcomes are related to consistency of BP control, defined as the proportion of visits in which BP was in control. A total of 22 576 ...

Mountain lakes are commonly regarded as pristine ecosystems, with low human influence in preindustrial times. However, we present a palaeolimnological case study from S�gistalsee (1935 m asl, Swiss Alps), where human activity had a severe effect on the lake ecosystem as early as the Bronze Age. Palaeobotanical analyses indicate catchment deforestation, pasturing and local human presence at the ...

Characterization of heterochromatin in the flour beetle Tribolium audax revealed two highly repetitive DNA families, named TAUD1 and TAUD2, which together constitute almost 60% of the whole genome. Both families originated from a common ancestral approximately 110-bp repeating unit. Tandem arrangement of these elements in TAUD1 is typical for satellite DNAs, whereas TAUD2 ...

The binding of ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) to inactive (noncarbamylated) sites of the enzyme RuBP carboxylase in vivo was investigated in Spinacia oleracea and Helianthus annuus. The concentrations of RuBP and inactive sites were determined in leaf tissue as a function of time after a change to darkness. RuBP ...

1. During the 1980s, there was growing epidemiological evidence that aerobic training lowered blood pressure (BP). Early intervention studies had not always supported this conclusion. Such studies were limited by methodological shortcomings. Few studies had used normotensive individuals or women alone. 2. Exercise training is an attractive lifestyle strategy in the prevention ...

It was established that the sterically hindered phenol ionol inhibits the kinetic chains of allylation of a polymer by benzoyl peroxide (BP) and catalyzes the decomposition of BP according to a new pathway, only slightly influencing the initiated destruction of the macromolecules. Two types of free radicals are formed from ionol: ...

While it is known that reproducibility of ambulatory blood pressure (BP) is superior to office BP in middle-aged subjects, little is known older age groups. Hence, we compared the long-term reproducibility of ambulatory and office BP readings in subjects over the age of 75 years. A cohort of 72 subjects 75-90 years of age (mean, 82 ...

The growth of a well-dated stalagmite from Barbados records high infiltration rates into the karst aquifer and hence increased rainfall intensity between 6.7 and 3 ka BP in agreement with records from Lake Miragoane, Haiti [Hodell et al., 1991. Reconstruction of the Caribbean climate change over the past 10,500 years. Nature 352, 790 793], mainly ...

OBJECTIVE:To determine whether home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) led to physician-initiated medication titration and improved achievement of target BP levels compared with standard, office-based management.METHODS:Physicians were randomly assigned to a treatment group or a control group. Patients in the control group were monitored by their physician and were drug-adjusted ...

BackgroundOverweight (Ow) and obesity (Ob) influence blood pressure (BP) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). It is unclear whether the presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) independently affects echocardiographic parameters in hypertension.Methods380 Ow/Ob essential hypertensive patients (age ?65 years) presenting for referred BP control-related ...

Sep 1, 2011 ... Accordingly, we hypothesized that density of snags (number of snags! ha) would decline in forest stands with increasing intensity of timber ...

Hypertension is a common clinical disease and a major risk to human health. Many clinical findings indicate that certain types of music can reduce blood pressure (BP), and music therapy is considered as an important part of anti-hypertension treatment. We integrate our former related research achievement into the new MP3 player, which can also detect the current ...

BACKGROUND:: Epidemiologic studies have reported inconsistent findings for the association between air pollution levels and blood pressure (BP), which has been studied mainly in elderly subjects. Short-term air pollution effects on BP have not been investigated in pregnant women, who may constitute a vulnerable population. METHODS:: Between 2002 and 2006, ...

Both blood pressure (BP) non-dipping and nighttime hypertension have been associated with accelerated target-organ damage (TOD). However, increased nighttime BP in subjects with a dipping circadian BP profile has never been reported or associated with TOD. Here, we investigated the relationships of nighttime BP ...

Ambulatory monitoring of BP was performed in 11 patients whose 6 suffering from systo-diastolic (group 1) and 5 from systolic hypertension only (group 2) by Pressurometer III Del Mar Avionics after placebo (P), slow release Nifedipine (srN) 20 mg b.d. and srN plus Acebutolol (A) 400 mg in the morning, administered in 3 different days according to a ...

Bright points (BPs) are small bi-polar regions on the Sun with temperatures that range from 1 MK to 2.5 MK.  We are in the initial stages of a statistical study of BP properties including the relationship between the BP differential emission measure (calculated from image data) and size.  In this poster, we present preliminary results on ...

Many Korean American persons have hypertension, but competing life priorities often prevent them from attending health-promotion educational activities. Using principles of community-based participatory research, the authors conducted a prospective clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of a mailed vs an in-class culturally tailored education intervention. A total of 380 hypertensive Korean ...

Intensification of the North and South Equatorial Current systems and trade winds occurred during glacial periods, according to a comparison of late Holocene (interglacial), 18,000 B.P. (glacial), and late Quaternary (0 to 180,000 B.P.) faunal assemblages...

ObjectiveTo compare the most severe lifetime (current or past) mood symptoms, duration of illness, and rates of lifetime comorbid disorders among youth with Bipolar (BP) spectrum disorders.Methods173 children with BP (<12 y.o), 101 adolescents with childhood-onset BP, and 90 adolescents with adolescent-onset BP ...

Background:In the acute phase of ischemic stroke the relationship between blood pressure (BP) and clinical outcome remains not clear. The aim of our study was to evaluate the association of stroke severity and BP measurements in the acute phase of stroke, and whether early variation of neurological status affects BP profiles. ...

... Model modulates the intensity of sleep according to the time of day. Predicts circadian variations in sleep quality. Predicts ...

calibrated according to a Hefner lamp with amyl acetate. The thermopile itself was. The intensity of the light absorbed by ozone was determined from ...

... 2009. ACCORD study group. Effects of intensive blood-pressure control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. New England Journal ...

... Model modulates the intensity of sleep according to the time of day. Predicts circadian variations in sleep quality. Predicts ...

The ubiquity of the photosensitive carcinogen benzo(a)pyrene and visible light in the environment suggests that their interaction might lead to photoproducts harmful to humans. To test the combined impact of these two agents on human epithelial cells, binding of BP to cellular DNA was assessed following treatment of cultures with BP and ...

Despite improvements in blood pressure (BP) control, a substantial percentage of patients do not achieve target. The relative importance of determinants of poor BP control is unclear. Therefore, the authors conducted a post hoc exploratory analysis to assess determinants of BP control. Data were collected in 45 general practices, which ...

We discuss transportation and redistribution of energy and angular momentum in the magnetic connection (MC) process and Blandford-Payne (BP) process. MC results in readjusting the interior viscous torque, and its effects are operative not only in but also beyond the MC region. The BP process is invoked to transfer the �excessive� angular momentum from ...

Recently, clinical trial data showed that rapid attainment of goal blood pressure (BP) reduces the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events. It is unknown whether patient characteristics linked to the magnitude of CVD risk influence the speed of BP control. Time to attain goal systolic BP (SBP) in Kaplan-Meier survival curves was ...

... according to the manufacturer's instructions (Amersham). The optical density of the bands on scanned films was evaluated ... bound and unbound 4E-BP1 by measuring the optical density of the obtained bands...

BACKGROUND: The Valstartan Intensified Primary CarE Reduction of Blood Pressure Study (VIPER-BP) Study is an open-label, randomised controlled trial comparing usual primary care management with an intensive BP management strategy using three forms of valsartan-based therapy (mono-therapy, thiazide diuretic or calcium channel blocker ...

Recently, a protein isolated from the membrane of human E, the so-called C8 binding protein (C8bp), has been described. C8bp is characterized as a 65-kDa protein that binds to C8 and inhibits the C5b-9-mediated lysis in a homologous system. In the present study, membranes of peripheral blood cells were tested for the presence of C8bp ...

High blood pressure (BP) is a major factor contributing to the high incidence of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in haemodialysis (HD) patients. According to predialysis casual BP measurements, long HD has been shown to provide good BP control. To confirm this result during the period between dialysis ...

Discrepancies between GH measurements and growth rate of children have complicated diagnosis in a variety of clinical conditions. The competition of GH-BP with the GH-receptor towards GH-receptor binding can have a role in these discrepancies. A mathematical model was developed for appraising the availability of GH for receptor binding from measurements of serum GH by RIA and ...

Numerous high-resolution crystallographic structures of the acetylcholine binding protein (AChBP), a molluscan cholinergic protein, homologous to the extracellular domain of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, are available. This offers opportunities to model the interaction between various ligands and the acetylcholine binding site. Herein we present a study of the interplay ...

We report efficient room temperature phosphorescence induced by pressure (PIP) and/or by continuous light irradiation (light-induced phosphorescence (LIP)) in two ketones: benzophenone (BP) and its p-dimethylamino-substituted (Michler`s ketone (MK)) both dissolved in solid poly(ethyl methacrylate) (PEMA). Under pressure both BP and MK reveal a remarkable ...

The recovery of fight olefins in petrochemical plants has generally been accomplished through cryogenic distillation, a process which is very capital and energy intensive. In an effort to simplify the recovery process and reduce its cost, BP Chemicals has...

Recent conflicts in Chechnya and Bosnia indicate that for the immediate future, low intensity conflicts (LIC) will predominate over high- intensity Operation Desert Storm-type scenarios. The sober reality is that these skirmishes, according to Gen Charles...

Background:? Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an autoimmune subepidermal blistering disease of the skin associated with IgG autoantibodies to BP180 and BP230, while mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) comprises a heterogeneous group of autoimmune blistering diseases characterized by a predominant mucous membrane involvement and scarring ...

Tumor invasion and metastasis remain a major cause of mortality in breast cancer patients. It was reported that BP1, a homeobox isoform of DLX4, is overexpressed in 80% of breast cancer patients and in 100% of estrogen receptor negative (ER-) tumors. The prevalence of BP1 positive cells and the intensity of BP1 ...

BackgroundBlood pressure (BP) lowering in people who have had a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) leads to reduced risk of further stroke. However, it is not clear what the target BP should be, since intensification of therapy may lead to additional adverse effects. PAST BP will determine whether more ...

X-ray absorption spectroscopy has been used to characterize the novel nitridoiron(IV) unit in [PhBP^iPr₃]Fe(N) and obtain direct spectroscopic evidence for a very short Fe�N distance. The distance of 1.52(2) � reflects the presence of an Fe?N triple bond in accord with the observed ...

X-ray absorption spectroscopy has been used to characterize the novel nitridoiron(IV) units in two [PhBP{sup R}{sub 3}]Fe(N) complexes (R = iPr and CyCH{sub 2}) and obtain direct spectroscopic evidence for a very short Fe-N distance. The distance of 1.51-1.55 {angstrom} reflects the presence of an Fe{triple_bond}N triple bond in accord with the observed ...

X-ray absorption spectroscopy has been used to characterize the novel nitridoiron(IV) units in two [PhBP{sup R}{sub 3}]Fe(N) complexes (R = iPr and CyCH{sub 2}) and obtain direct spectroscopic evidence for a very short Fe-N distance. The distance of 1.51--1.55 {angstrom} reflects the presence of an Fe{triple_bond}N triple bond in accord with the observed ...

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is more common among PD patients than in the general population. This association may be explained by psychosocial mechanisms but it is also possible that neurobiological mechanism underlying PD can predispose to SAD. The aim of this study was to investigate a possible dopaminergic mechanism involved in PD patients with SAD, by correlating striatal dopamine ...

Large volcanic eruptions, despite their low frequency of occurrence, have the potential to cause massive loss of life and affect the health of humans and animals and cause major economic losses. The knowledge of the evolution of past volcanic processes is key to mitigate the effects of future eruptions. Field studies along with application of diverse techniques of analysis generate volcanic data, ...

Pathogenesis of blister formation in bullous pemphigoid (BP) and dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is associated with destruction of numerous components of the dermal-epidermal junction. Proteolytic enzymes (PE) are involved in a multitude of physiological reactions and may have impact on the epidermal-dermal integrity. Involvement of various PE in inflammation and blister ...

Two full-length cDNAs of heat shock protein (HSP) genes (Se-hsp90 and Se-hsp70) were cloned from the beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua, and their expression was investigated in relation to cold shock, heat shock, and development. The open reading frames of Se-hsp90 and Se-hsp70 are 2,154 and 2,004�bp in length, encoding polypeptides of 717 and 667 amino acids with a molecular ...

Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) is a second messenger that relays a wide range of hormone responses. In this paper, we demonstrate that the nuclear pore component RanBP2 acts as a negative regulator of cAMP signaling through Epac1, a cAMP-regulated guanine nucleotide exchange factor for Rap. We show that Epac1 directly interacts with the zinc fingers (ZNFs) of ...

Nevada, Utah, and California east of the Sierra Nevada are in the Great Basin physiographic province of western North America. During periods of the Pleistocene, Lake Bonneville and Lake Lahontan covered valleys in Utah and Nevada, respectively, and other lakes such as Lake Russell in east-central California did likewise (Feth, 1964). Now dry except for its remnant, Mono Lake, Lake Russell ...

For analysis 235 ancient people stands in the region of Kursk magnetic anomaly (one of the strongest anomaly all over the world) were chosen. All stands were dated by radiocarbon method and are placed in the State List of Archaeological Monuments of Belgorod Region. The oldest stands were radiocarbon dated to 70,000-50,000 years before present (kyr BP). All stands are located ...

Obesity is a risk factor for arterial hypertension. We studied the relationships between the body mass index (BMI) and the nycthemeral pattern of blood pressure (BP), renal function and sodium and water excretion (EX) in a group of 25 moderately hypertensive untreated men (41 +/- 2 y, 80 +/- 3 kg). Subjects were given a high sodium diet (6 g NaCl added to their usual diet, ...

Recent investigations in the Sea of Okhotsk reveal high resolution records of rapid past climatic and vegetation pattern changes within this marginal sea and the adjacent Amur river drainage basin. The watershed of the Amur undergoes exteme seasonal as well as longer term climatic changes. A humid SE-Asia monsoon regime in summer is contrasted by cold, dry continental climate of Siberia in ...

BACKGROUND: Blood pressure (BP) is one of the major vital parameters monitored in the stroke unit. The accuracy of indirect BP measurement is strongly influenced by the position of both patient and arm during the measurement. Acute stroke patients are often nursed in lateral decubitus positions. The effect of these alternating body positions in relation to ...

To determine the role of home blood pressure (BP) monitoring for a reproducible assessment of orthostatic hypertension (OHT) and the effectiveness of hypertension control by doxazosin. In this study, 605 medicated hypertensive outpatients were enrolled. Home BP in the sitting and standing positions was monitored in all patients in the morning and evening ...

BackgroundElevated blood pressure (BP), which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is highly prevalent worldwide. Recently, interest has grown in the role of dietary protein in human BP. We performed a systematic review of all published scientific literature on dietary protein, including protein from various sources, in relation to human ...

The Holocene vegetation history of the Arabian Peninsula is poorly understood, with few palaeobotanical studies to date. At Awafi, Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, a 3.3 m lake sediment sequence records the vegetation development for the period 8500 cal. yr BP to 3000 cal. yr BP. 13C isotope, pollen and phytolith analyses indicate that C3 Pooid grassland with a strong ...

Ambulatory blood pressure (BP) measurements (ABPM) correlate more closely with target organ damage and cardiovascular events than clinical cuff measurements. ABPM reveals the significant circadian variation in BP, which in most individuals presents a morning increase, small post-prandial decline, and more extensive lowering during nocturnal rest. However, ...

BackgroundMany pieces of previous research on measuring blood pressure (BP) using different methods focused on the disparity in the results. However, none of them dealt with the disparity caused by the difference in age and inhalation anesthetics. We attempted to find the variance in accordance with age, body part, and measuring methods (invasive vs ...

The current study investigated the effects of a pre-cooling intervention on physiological and performance responses to team-sport training in the heat. Seven male lacrosse players performed a familiarization session and 2 randomized, counterbalanced sessions consisting of a 30-minute intermittent-sprint conditioning session. Prior to the sessions, players performed a 20-minute mixed-method, ...

Ectoine was the main compatible solute of moderately halophilic bacteria. In order to clone the ectABC gene which involved in the ectoine biosynthesis pathway from total DNA of moderately halophilic bacteria Halomonas sp. BYS-1, firstly a 750bp fragment of ectABC gene was amplified by PCR using combinations of forward primers and reverse primers designed ...

In this paper we report the modified solid state synthesis of Dy and Ce activated Sr6BP5O20, Ca6BP5O20 and (CaXSr(1?X))6BP5O20 phosphors. The prepared phosphors were characterized by the x-ray powder diffraction and photoluminescence techniques. The PL excitation spectra showed the excitation peaks ranging from 300 to 400 nm due to the ...

Administration of angiotensin receptor blockers at bedtime results in greater reduction of nighttime blood pressure than dosing upon awakening, independent of the terminal half-life of each individual medication. To obtain blood pressure (BP) target goals most patients require treatment with more than one hypertension medication. However, the potential differing effects on ...

Abstract Purpose: Masked hypertension (MH) independently predicts mortality but cannot be diagnosed from clinic blood pressure (BP) taken under resting conditions. We sought to determine if MH could be identified from BP taken during a single bout of low-intensity exercise. Methods. BP was recorded at rest and ...

Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) and pentosidine have received growing attention as sensitive biomarkers of the progression of atherosclerosis. The present study was performed to evaluate the utility of these biomarkers for assessing the effects of angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers (ARBs). Sixty-three patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) following successful stent implantation ...

We assessed the prevalence of elevated blood pressure (BP) and the association with excess body weight among a large sample of children in the Seychelles, a middle-income rapidly developing country in the African region. Weight, height and BP were measured in all children of four school grades in the Seychelles (Indian Ocean). Excess weight categories ...

ObjectiveOverweight (OW) and obesity (OB) is highly prevalent among adults with bipolar disorder (BP), and has been associated with illness severity. Little is known regarding OW/OB among youth with BP.MethodsSubjects were 348 youth ages 7 to 17 years old, with BP-I, BP-II, or study-operationalized criteria for ...

Members of the RGS7 (R7) family and G?5 form obligate heterodimers that are expressed predominantly in the nervous system. R7-G?5 heterodimers are GTPase-activating proteins (GAPs) specific for Gi/o-class G? subunits, which mediate phototransduction in retina and the action of many modulatory G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in brain. Here we have focused on R7BP, a ...

Some specific features of the 24 h blood pressure (BP) pattern are linked to the progressive injury of target tissues and the triggering of cardiac and cerebrovascular events. In particular, many studies show the extent of the nocturnal BP decline relative to the diurnal BP mean (the diurnal/nocturnal ratio, an index of ...

The accuracy of noninvasive blood pressure (BP) measurement with any method is affected by cuff width. Measurement with a too narrow cuff overestimates BP and measurement with a too wide cuff underestimates BP. Automatic wrist cuff BP monitors use permanently attached narrow cuffs with bladders about 6 cm wide. ...

Specific features of the 24 h-blood pressure (BP) pattern are linked to the progressive injury of target tissues and risk of cardiac and cerebrovascular events. Studies have consistently shown an association between blunted asleep BP decline and increased incidence of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events. Thus, there is growing interest in how to ...

PurposeTo investigate and compare the circadian pattern of blood pressure (BP), intraocular pressure (IOP) and mean ocular perfusion pressure (MOPP) while experiencing undisturbed sleep in normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) and non-glaucoma control patient groups.MethodsTwenty-four eyes from 24 patients diagnosed with NTG and 22 eyes from 22 control group patients were enrolled. ...

We compared immunochemical and biochemical properties of the vitamin D-dependent Ca2+-binding protein (CaBP) from rat and mouse intestine. The two intestinal CaBP species were extensively purified by gel filtration and successive anion-exchange chromatographies. Both had a similar mol.wt. of 9000. Their pI values differed markedly, being 8.0 and 4.9 in rat ...

Effects of growth light intensity on the temperature dependence of CO(2) assimilation rate were studied in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) because growth light intensity alters nitrogen allocation between photosynthetic components. Leaf nitrogen, ribulose 1.5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco) and cytochrome f (cyt f) contents increased with ...

Burkholderia pseudomallei (BP) and B. mallei (BM) are closely related gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacteria which cause life-threatening melioidosis in human and glanders in horse, respectively. Our laboratory has previously generated and characterized more than 100 mouse monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) against BP and BM, ...

Burkholderia pseudomallei (BP) and B. mallei (BM) are closely related gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacteria which cause life-threatening melioidosis in human and glanders in horse, respectively. Our laboratory has previously generated and characterized more than 100 mouse monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) against BP and BM, ...

BACKGROUNDShift-work and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors for raised blood pressure (BP). Exercise can reduce BP in diurnally-active individuals, but it is unknown whether postexercise hypotension persists when people are active and eating at night. We present the first investigation into the acute effects of exercise on BP ...

Defective DNA damage response (DDR) can result in genomic instability (GIN) and lead to the transformation into cancer. P53-binding protein 1 (53BP1) belongs to a family of evolutionarily conserved DDR proteins. Because 53BP1 molecules localize at the sites of DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) and rapidly form nuclear foci, the presence of ...

To understand past ice sheet dynamics in Antarctica is a key to understand current and future climate change, as pointed out by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Specifically, the reconstruction of the last sea level rise faces uncertainties because only a few sectors of the Antarctic margin have been sampled so far. Most knowledge comes from the Ross Sea, relating to the West ...

Precise age control is a prerequisite for reliable paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Almost all Holocene chronologies of lacustrine sequences are based on radiocarbon dating. Most reliable ages are obtained from fragile terrestrial vegetation remnants (e.g., leaves) as these neither yield a reservoir or hard water effect nor are reworked as they would be destroyed during this process. However, in ...

The present study has investigated the influence of the filtration step of the liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) on the quantitative analysis of di-n-butyl phthalate (DnBP) in the wastewater treatment system of the University of Caxias do Sul (WWTS-UCS). During five months, five wastewater samples from the inflow and outflow points were collected and submitted to LLE with and ...

Ambulatory BP studies indicate that even small increases in BP, particularly nighttime BP levels, are associated with significant increases in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Accordingly, sleep-related diseases that induce increases in BP would be anticipated to substantially affect ...

Family studies demonstrated the contribution of genetic factors to the development of primary hypertension. However, the transition from this phenomenologic-biometric approach to the molecular-genetic one is more difficult. This last approach is mainly based on the Mendel paradigm; that is, the dissection of the poligenic complexity of hypertension is brought about on the assumption that the ...

A novel scheme employing enzymatic catalysts is described enabling conversion of D-ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) from 3-phospho-D-glycerate (3-PGA) without loss of carbon. Bioreactors harboring immobilized enzymes namely, phosphoglycerate kinase (PGK), glycerate phosphate dehydrogenase, triose phosphate isomerase (TIM), aldolase, transketolase (TKL), phosphatase (PTASE/FP), ...

Hypertension is one of the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factors in the adult Chinese population. The prevalence distribution of hypertension differs geographically in adults, since hypertension is influenced by environment factors, such as climate, altitude and economic. The aim of the present study was to study the prevalence of hypertension and measure the blood pressure ...

Temporary measures to speed BP Petroleum Development Ltd.'s crude oil terminal project at Sullom Voe, Shetland Isl., include provisions for diesel power generation and temporary pipeline controls, according to W. S. Atkins and Partners Ltd., the project consultant. The complex is designed to receive oil from a number of North Sea fields and to ...

A non-destructive measuring and evaluating method for fruits is proposed based on color identification. The color images of fruits are taken firstly. Then, images' RGB histograms are calculated and used as quality parameters for fruits. A BP neural network with three layers is established. Its input and output are the RGB histograms and evaluating results, respectively. After ...

The paper introduced a real-time pattern recognition method for animal posture. It based on digital image processing, BP neural network and DSP techniques. 2D movement projective image of mice was captured and processed. Some features were extracted, such as morphological parameters and motion parameters. A BP neural network was set to distinguish the ...

Protein kinase A-mediated (PKA) phosphorylation of cardiac myosin binding protein C (cMyBP-C) accelerates the kinetics of cross-bridge cycling and may relieve the tether-like constraint of myosin heads imposed by cMyBP-C. We favor a mechanism in which cMyBP-C modulates cross-bridge cycling kinetics by regulating the proximity and ...

In this paper, a new method for monitoring and controlling fermentation process of branched chain amino acid (BCAA) was proposed based on color identification. The color image of fermentation broth of BCAA was firstly taken by a CCD camera. Then, it was changed from RGB color model to HIS color model. Its histograms of hue H and saturation S were calculated, which were used as the input of a ...

Perfect direct repeats and, in particular, the prominent 13-bp repeat, are thought to cause mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) deletions, which have been associated with the aging process. Accordingly, individuals lacking the 13-bp repeat are highly prevalent among centenarians and the number of repeats negatively correlates with mammalian ...

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the correlation between meteorological factors and Newcastle disease incidence, and to determine the key factors that affect Newcastle disease. Having built BP neural network forecasting model by Matlab 7.0 software, we tested the performance of the model according to the coefficient of determination (R2) and ...

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the correlation between meteorological factors and Newcastle disease incidence, and to determine the key factors that affect Newcastle disease. Having built BP neural network forecasting model by Matlab 7.0 software, we tested the performance of the model according to the coefficient of determination (R2) and ...

Elevated maternal blood pressure (BP) is common in pregnancies complicated by hypertensive disorders. In response, increased production and accumulation of elastin occurs in the feto-placental blood vessels. This results in increased vascular wall stiffness that increases the resistance to flow. To study the interaction between the stiffness of the fetoplacental blood vessels, ...

Holocene lake level fluctuations of Nam Co, Central Tibet, as an expression of monsoon strength variations are recorded in a 2.6 m long sediment core dating back at least 7.2 cal. ka BP. By means of a multi proxy approach integrating sedimentological, geochemical and mineralogical analyses with special focus on compound-specific hydrogen isotope ratios of sedimentary n-alkanes ...

Ambulatory blood pressure measurements (ABPM) correlate more closely with target organ damage and cardiovascular events than clinical cuff measurements. ABPM reveals the significant circadian variation in BP, which in most individuals presents a morning increase, small post-prandial decline, and more extensive lowering during nocturnal rest. However, under certain ...

A paleomagnetic study was performed in clayey-carbonate sedimentary sequences deposited during the last 400 kyr on the Portuguese margin (Northeast Atlantic Ocean). Declination and inclination of the stable remanent magnetization present recurrent deviations from the mean geomagnetic field direction. The normalized intensity documents a series of relative paleointensity (RPI) ...

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with microvascular complications, hypertension, and impaired dynamic cerebral autoregulation. Intensive blood pressure (BP) control in hypertensive type 2 diabetic patients reduces their risk of stroke but may affect cerebral perfusion. Systemic hemodynamic variables and transcranial Doppler-determined cerebral blood ...

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Aug 5, 1999 ... Although the urban heat island effect is prevalent in many cities, intensities vary from community to community according to such variables as ...

Feb 25, 2008 ... According to the American Heart Association, they have been linked to heart disease and stroke; prolonged exposure may also be associated ...

The Instruction establishes uniform Department of Defense criteria for the grouping of secondary items to be accorded varying degrees of management intensity in the supply management process.

... Two hundred cases of frostbite were treated according to a standard hospital routine consisting of open, sterile care, whirlpool bath, intensive active ...

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The authors necessitate planning of prophylactic measures for special work conditions with electromagnetic rays varying in intensity within industrial frequency and radio range, in accordance with work intensity and hardiness, as well as with influence of adverse climate. PMID:21770333

This new multiprocessor system, is designed to automate an intensive care unit in cardiology. It contains intelligent modules including microprocessors, developped by the CEA, according to the rules of the international standard IEC 66.22 (GP-IB). These m...

This isoseismal map shows shows regions of different intensities according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. These zones were defined using the felt reports from the Charlevoix-Kamouraska earthquake of February 1925, which occurred in central Quebec, Canada.

In the paper it has been shown that the intensity of gravitational radiation and total intensity, defined in the general relativity theory GRT according to Einstein, depend on the choice of a coordinate system. As a result they may turn into zero, and eve...

According to the Air Force FY 87 Report to Congress, 'low-intensity conflicts will probably be the most pervasive threat to free world security for the remainder of the century'. Most military members are uninformed and lack a basic understanding required...

Opal content and diatom assemblages were analysed in core GeoB4905-4 to reconstruct siliceous productivity changes in the eastern Gulf of Guinea during the last 40 000 yr. Opal and total diatom accumulation rates presented low values over the considered period, except during the Last Glacial Maximum and between 12 000 calendar years (12 cal. ka BP) and 5.5 cal. ka ...

A high-resolution oxygen-isotope record from a thorium-uranium-dated stalagmite from southern Oman reflects variations in the amount of monsoon precipitation for the periods from 10.3 to 2.7 and 1.4 to 0.4 thousand years before the present (ky B.P.). Between 10.3 and 8 ky B.P., decadal to centennial variations in monsoon precipitation are in phase with ...

We study the low-energy vibrational dynamics, called the boson peak (BP), of binary lithium borate glasses as a function of the composition of these glasses by inelastic neutron and Raman scattering. Firstly, we analyze the variations in the properties of the BP with the composition. The position and intensity of the ...

Hypertension (HTN), one of the most common medical disorders, is associated with an increased incidence of all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. Lifestyle modifications are advocated for the prevention, treatment, and control of HTN, with exercise being an integral component. Exercise programs that primarily involve endurance activities prevent the development of HTN and lower ...

Colonies of the ascomycete fungus Penicillium brevicompactum Dierckx produce bright yellow-green fluorescent exudate bubbles on its surface when grown on standard plant cell culture medium. According to SDS-PAGE analysis, the exudate is enriched in one protein, named bubble protein (BP). Detailed characteristics of BP are described, ...

BackgroundPancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is a lethal disease with a 5-year survival rate of 4% and typically presents in an advanced stage. In this setting, prognostic markers identifying the more agrressive tumors could aid in managment decisions. Insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA binding protein 3 (IGF2BP3, also known as IMP3 or KOC) is an oncofetal RNA-binding protein ...

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among firefighters. The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of excess body weight on arterial structure and function and blood pressure (BP) in relatively young, apparently healthy, firefighters. The body mass index, brachial BP, carotid BP, aortic ...

We have characterized the complete cDNA sequence, genomic structure, and expression of the human phosphoinositide-specific phospholipase C {beta}3 (PLC {beta}3) gene (gene symbol PLCB3). PLC {beta}3 plays an important role in initiating receptor-mediated signal transduction. Activation of PLC takes place in many cells as a response to stimulation by hormones, growth factors, neurotransmitters, and ...

It is well recognized that high fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a reduction of blood pressure (BP) measured by conventional BP measurement in Western countries; however, there is little evidence about these associations in other regions and there have been no reports on these associations using self-measured BP at ...

The nicotinic acetylcholine (ACh) receptor (nAChR) plays a crucial role in excitatory neurotransmission and is an important target for drugs and insecticides. Diverse nAChR subtypes with various subunit combinations confer differential selectivity for nicotinic drugs. We investigated the subtype selectivity of nAChR agonists by comparing two ACh-binding proteins (AChBPs) as structural surrogates ...

Soil samples were collected at 9 different depths, from zero to 100 cm at six points distributed along a transect of 1700 m in upland and lowland areas of the Km 41 reserve near Manaus in Central Brazilian Amazonia, in order to compare the frequency, dimension and extension of past fires in different topographic environmental situations. The average charcoal mass distribution is higher in uplands ...

BACKGROUND: As a well-known pivotal factor of 4E-binding protein 1 (4E-BP1) in controlling cancer proliferation, high expression of its phosphorylated form (p-4E-BP1) has been reported to be associated with poor outcome in various human cancers without pretreated with chemoradiotherapy (CRT). However, no data is available regarding the implication of ...

Musa acuminata Colla (AA genomes) and Musa balbisiana Colla (BB genomes) are the diploid ancestors of modern bananas that are mostly diploid or triploid cultivars with various combinations of the A and B genomes, including AA, AAA, BB, AAB and ABB. The objective of this study was to identify molecular markers that will facilitate discrimination of the A and B genomes, based on restriction-site ...

BACKGROUND: The total artificial heart (TAH) consists of two implantable pneumatic pumps that replace the heart and operate at a fixed ejection rate and ejection pressure. We evaluated the blood pressure (BP) response to exercise and exercise performance in patients with a TAH compared to those with a with a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD). METHODS: We ...

Trunk neural crest (NC) cells differentiate to neurons, melanocytes, and glia. In NC cultures, cyclic AMP (cAMP) induces melanocyte differentiation while suppressing the neuronal sympathoadrenal lineage, depending on the signal intensity. Melanocyte differentiation requires activation of CREB and cAMP-dependent protein kinase A (PKA), but the role of PKA is not understood. We ...

Trunk neural crest (NC) cells differentiate to neurons, melanocytes, and glia. In NC cultures, cyclic AMP (cAMP) induces melanocyte differentiation while suppressing the neuronal sympathoadrenal lineage, depending on the signal intensity. Melanocyte differentiation requires activation of CREB and cAMP-dependent protein kinase A (PKA), but the role of PKA is not understood. We ...

Epidermal cells are the first cells to be exposed to environmental genotoxic agents such as ultraviolet and ionizing radiations, which induce DNA double strand breaks (DSB) and activate DNA damage response (DDR) to maintain genomic integrity. Defective DDR can result in genomic instability (GIN) which is considered to be a central aspect of any carcinogenic process. P53-binding protein 1 ...

A model of the regulation of the activity of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase, electron transport, and the rate of orthophosphate regeneration by starch and sucrose synthesis in response to changes in light intensity and partial pressures of CO₂ and O₂ is presented. The key assumption behind the model is that nonlimiting ...

Calcium binding protein (CaBP) has been reported to be involved in absorbing calcium in the duodenum. There is some evidence to show that active transport of calcium ions occurs from mother to fetus in the human placenta. The presence of CaBP in the human placenta was examined according to Taylor and Wasserman's method, extracting the ...

Sedimentary architecture and paleoclimate for the last 34 000 cal years BP and human activity during the last 850 years have been reconstructed from the Raraku Lake sediments in Easter Island (SE Pacific, 27�S) using a high-resolution multiproxy study of 8 cores, 36 AMS radiocarbon dates and correlation with previous core studies. The Last Glacial period was characterized by ...

A new pollen sequence from the Lake Mbalang (7�19' N, 13�44' E, 1110 m a.s.l.) located on the eastern Adamawa plateau, in central Cameroon, is presented in this paper to analyze the Holocene African Humid Period (AHP) termination and related vegetation changes at 7� N in tropical Africa, a region where any data are today available. This sequence, spanning the last 7000 cal. yr ...

A new pollen sequence from the Lake Mbalang (7�19� N, 13�44� E, 1110 m a.s.l.) located on the eastern Adamawa plateau, in Central Cameroon, is presented in this paper to analyze the Holocene African Humid Period (AHP) termination and related vegetation changes at 7� N in tropical Africa, completing an important transect for exploring shifts in the northern margin of the African Monsoon. ...

The optimal blood pressure (BP) to prevent major adverse outcomes (death, myocardial infarction, and stroke) for patients with hypertension and coronary artery disease who have undergone previous revascularization is unknown but might be influenced by the type of revascularization procedure. We analyzed data from the INternational VErapamil SR-Trandolapril STudy, focusing on ...

Before the diagnostic potential of 24-hour non-invasive BP measurement can be assessed, the accuracy of ambulatory recorders must be established, and normal reference values determined. The accuracy criteria of four ambulatory BP measuring systems (the SpaceLabs 90207, the Novecor DIASYS 200, the Takeda TM-2420 and the Del Mar Avionics Pressurometer IV) ...

Guidelines for the evaluation of automatic non-invasive blood pressure (BP) measurement devices have recently been established by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). We evaluated the Del Mar Avionics Pressurometer IV (P4) in tests on 109 subjects, according to these guidelines. Three readings by two observers using a ...

The origin of magnetic fields of chemically peculiar main sequence Ap/Bp stars is still a matter of intense debate. The recent discoveries of magnetic fields in Herbig Ae/Be stars using high resolution data obtained with the spectropolarimeter ESPaDOnS at CFHT provide a strong argument in favour of the fossil field hypothesis. Using a simple oblique ...

Elevated blood pressure (BP) levels represent an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle factors associated with increased BP levels have been extensively investigated in adults, but not in children. Therefore, we aimed to explore associations among modifiable lifestyle and levels of BP in 10- to13-year-old ...

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Past limnological conditions of Lake Mbalang (7�19� N, 13�44� E, alt: 1130 m) and vegetation type were reconstructed from diatoms and sedimentary stable carbon isotope records (?13C) since 7200 cal yrs BP. The data showed that before 3600 yrs cal BP the water column was preferentially cold and stable except around 5000-5300 cal yrs ...

Twenty-five boys aged 11.7-16.8 years with constitutionally tall stature were treated with 500 mg testosteron oenanthate two-weekly over a period of 15.6 months on average. Prediction of height was done according to Bayley-Pinneau (BP) and Tanner et al. with a mean parent height of 168 cm (T168) and 172 cm (T172). It was on average at 202.73 cm ...

This study investigates if transnational communication in the context of the Bologna Process (BP) has led to the convergence of higher education (HE) policies. The country sample includes both Bologna participants and non-participants, for which systematic knowledge about the implications of the BP is absent so far. We investigate study structures and ...

Diabetes and its micro- and macrovascular complications represent a worldwide epidemic that will place an enormous financial burden on poorer countries in the years to come. In patients with diabetes and hypertension, the main determinant of the cardiovascular and renal benefits of antihypertensive drugs is the blood pressure (BP) level achieved under treatment. Quite ...

Parabens have been shown to affect male rodent reproductive parameters, including testosterone levels and sperm production. In this study, we examined the effect of long-term exposure to butyl paraben (BP) on rat epididymal sperm DNA methylation. Adult male rats were exposed to BP (0, 10, 100 and 1000?mg?kg(-1) per day) according to ...

In order to overcome the deficiencies of poor adaptive capacity, lack of inspiration and narrow domain knowledge of expert system and fundamentally improve the diagnostic efficiency, an intelligent fault diagnosis expert system for photoelectric tracking devices, based on BP neural network, is put forward. Firstly, in this paper, some key basic concepts and principles of ...

Bipolar disorder (BP) is a highly heritable disorder, however attempts to map genetic risk factors are challenging. One possible reason for these difficulties is the genetic heterogeneity of BP. Hence, focusing on clinically homogeneous families to create a genetically more homogeneous sample may increase the power of finding a specific variant. Alcohol ...

An approach of using near infrared spectroscopy combined with BP neural network method was investigated for the prediction of fibre contents of textile mixture materials. The near infrared spectra of 56 textile mixture samples with different cotton and wool contents were obtained, in which 41 samples were used for the calibration set, 10 samples were used for the validation ...

With the growth in population and energy demand for not only electricity but also ordinary heat source for human lives on the one hand, the global climate crisis on the other hand, we have to establish consensus of available energy resources in accordance with sustainable development. With regards to this fact, effective use of nuclear energy is indispensable. From this point ...

The antihypertensive agents olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) are now available as a fixed-dose combination tablet (olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/HCTZ). In a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, multicentre trial (TRINITY) in adults with moderate to severe hypertension, olmesartan medoxomil?+?amlodipine?+?HCTZ triple combination therapy produced significantly greater ...

Meningitis caused by Escherichia coli K1 is a serious illness in neonates with neurological sequelae in up to 50% of survivors. A high degree of bacteremia is required for E. coli K1 to cross the blood-brain barrier, which suggests that the bacterium must evade the host defence mechanisms and survive in the bloodstream. We previously showed that outer membrane protein A (OmpA) of E. coli binds ...

BackgroundBlood pressure (BP) homeostasis involves complex interactions among genetic and nongenetic factors, providing major challenges to dissection of the genetic components that influence BP and hypertension. In this study, we examine the effects of interaction of genetic variants with physical activity on BP in a relatively ...

INTRODUCTION: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) as well as central sleep apnoea (CSA) are highly prevalent in heart failure (HF) patients. Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is usually intended to treat OSA and CSA. The aim of the present study was to investigate immediate hemodynamic effects of PAP therapy in these patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 61 consecutive HF patients (NYHA???II, ...

BACKGROUNDPolymorphisms in the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (NOS3) gene increase susceptibility to hypertension and cardiovascular disease. We examined genetic and pharmacogenetic associations between NOS3 polymorphisms, blood pressure (BP) control, and cardiovascular events in elderly, hypertensive coronary artery disease (CAD) patients.METHODSPatients with CAD were ...

Abstract Aim. To investigate the blood pressure (BP) reaction to public speaking performed according to different emotionally distressing scenarios in stage 1 hypertension. Methods. We assessed 64 hypertensive and 30 normotensive subjects. They performed three speech tasks with neutral, anger and anxiety scenarios. BP was assessed with ...

A full-length cDNA encoding the Fasciola gigantica calcium-binding protein 1 (FgCaBP1) was cloned from an adult stage cDNA expression library in an immunoscreen using rabbit immune serum against the parasite's excretion/secretion antigens. The deduced amino acid sequence showed 96.3% identity to Fh22CBP of Fasciola hepatica. During development in the mammalian host ...

Aliskiren is an orally administered, nonpeptide direct renin inhibitor indicated for the management of hypertension. Aliskiren was effective in controlling blood pressure (BP) as monotherapy and in combination with other antihypertensives, in large, randomized trials. Aliskiren 150-300?mg/day as monotherapy was effective in lowering BP across short- (?12 ...

Reconstruction of the last global sea level rise faces uncertainties because only a few robust results are available for Antarctic ice sheets. Modeling studies reconstruct a late ice-sheet retreat starting around 12 ka BP and ending around 7 ka BP with a large impact of an unstable West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) and a small impact of a stable East ...

Using magnetic and clastic grain size proxies, we make quantitative estimates of past changes in Holocene rainfall and also identify variations in winter monsoon intensity from a very well-dated, high-resolution sequence of loess and palaeosols, west of the Chinese Loess Plateau. Dating by optically stimulated luminescence shows that dust deposition has been quasi-continuous ...

A hypertensive emergency is a clinical diagnosis that is appropriate when marked hypertension is associated with acute target-organ damage; in this setting, lowering of blood pressure (BP) is typically begun within hours of diagnosis. For hypertensive urgency with no acute target-organ damage, BP lowering may occur over hours to days. A hypertensive ...

This patent describes a zeolite material coated with a non-oxide ceramic, wherein the non-oxide ceramic is bound to the surface of the zeolite. This paper also describes a material according wherein the non-oxide ceramic is selected from the group consisting of BN, BNC, A1N, GaN, BP, B{sub 4}C, TiB{sub 2}, Si and SiC; and a material ...

The characteristics of the Pleistocene glaciations in Patagonia have been partially solved. On the basis of the moraine extent and the varve-counting method, and by analogy with the Weichselian Glaciation in Scandinavia, Caldenius (1932) established a pattern of Patagonian glaciations which has remained acceptable. Palaeomagnetic studies of glacial sediments have been started with the aim of ...

BACKGROUND: Most hypertensive patients are managed in primary care in Denmark, but previous studies have shown that only 21-43% of hypertensive patients achieve optimal blood pressure (BP) control. Antihypertensive drug treatment, risk factors and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are some of the important factors to consider when optimizing the individual treatment strategy in ...

The benefits of lowering blood pressure (BP) in hypertension, as well as in patients with diabetes, chronic renal disease or with a high cardiovascular (CV) risk profile, have been consistently demonstrated. Further clinical trials have explored the influence of BP levels in the lower range on the incidence of CV events, while some others have designed to ...

The results of the various organic indicators (included organic carbon, nitrogen, biogenic silica and n-Alkenes concentration) for a sediment core LYT-C from lake Liyutan, Puli, central Taiwan provide evidences for tropical climate driven environmental changes during the late Holocene. All organic compositions in core started to present since 2,650 yr BP, which suggest changes ...

Spitsbergen fjords act as archives that allow the reconstruction of past climatic changes in the European Arctic with high temporal resolution. We analysed one sediment core from central Isfjorden with the purpose of reconstructing the glacial activity in central Spitsbergen during the Late Weichselian and the Holocene. A basal till was deposited prior to 12,700 cal. BP ...

Very little research has been conducted examining the relationship between blood pressure (BP), exercise, and hypoalgesia especially in women, even though research indicates that there is an interaction between pain modulatory and cardiovascular systems. The purpose of this study was to examine if pain perception was altered shortly after brief isometric contractions that ...

Human Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased incidence of hypertension and disrupted blood pressure (BP) circadian rhythm. Db/db mice have been used extensively as a model of Type 2 diabetes, but their BP is not well characterized. In this study, we used radiotelemetry to define BP and the circadian rhythm in db/db mice. We found ...

The increasing prevalence of hypertension, owing to modern lifestyles and the increasing elderly population, is contributing to the global burden of cardiovascular (CV) disease. Although effective antihypertensive therapies are available, blood pressure (BP) is generally poorly controlled. In addition, the full benefits of antihypertensive therapy can only be realised when ...

A method and apparatus is described for determining the coordinates on the surface of an object which is illuminated by a beam having pixels which have been modulated according to predetermined mathematical relationships with pixel position within the modulator. The reflected illumination is registered by an image sensor at a known location which registers the ...

The purpose of this study was to compare the peak force and force curve characteristics during a traditional bench press (BP) and a ballistic bench throw (BT). Eight (age = 21.0 +/- 2.3 years, height = 182.3 +/- 7.4 cm, body mass = 85.9 +/- 5.5 kg) semi-professional rugby league players with resistance and power training experience performed both BP and BT ...

the management and the efficiency of public expenditures. Moreover, according to Roubini (1991), the GDP per., Roubini N. and G.D. Cohen (1997), "Political Cycles and the Macroeconomy", MIT Press, Cambridge, MA

Active duplicate PgiC genes in sheep's fescue, Festuca ovina, are associated with a PCR marker of specific length (about 370 bp, of which 231 are in an intron). Using this marker, the frequency of plants with duplicate genes is estimated to be about 10% in a population from southern Sweden. The close molecular similarity between the electrophoretically different duplicated ...

Hypertension is an exceedingly common disorder in Western societies; but, thanks to improved management of chronic hypertension, the number of patients who present with hypertensive crisis (HC) is less than 1%. However, critical elevation of blood pressure (BP) obliges to a proper and immediate management in order to prevent serious injury to organ target of hypertension ...

Fluorescein isothiocyanate-conjugated sheep antirabbit ..gamma..-globulin was used in the indirect fluorescent antibody technique to localize the vitamin D-dependent calcium-binding protein (CaBP) in the shell gland of the laying hen. Intense specific fluorescence, indicative of the presence of CaBP, was found only in the tubular gland ...

High latitude ecosystems hold large reservoirs of soil organic carbon (SOC). A large part of these C reservoirs have accumulated during the Holocene and are presently stored in permafrost soils and peat deposits. This study assesses total storage and landscape distribution patterns of soil carbon in the continuous permafrost terrain of the central Canadian Arctic. SOC storage in different ...

A spectroelectrochemical study of Ru complexes has been carried out using an optically transparent thin-layer electrode (OTTLE). The visible spectra of the reduced complexes Ru(Bpa5COOEt)/sub 3//sup n/(Bp5COOEt = 5,5'-bis-(ethoxycarbonyl)-2,2'-bipyridine) and Ru(bpy)/sub 3//sup n/(bpy = bipyridine) resemble the spectra of the corresponding ligand radical ...

Failing to reach blood pressure (BP) goals is one of the main problems in hypertension management. Especially in high-risk patients, intensive monitoring including frequently office visits or new techniques to monitor home BP is required. A total of 60 patients with uncontrolled hypertension were included and randomized into a group ...

The Townsend approximation formula alpha /p = Ae /sup BpIX/ for the ionization of a gas by electrons under the in fluence of the electric field intensity X is useful only in a narrow field intensity range. By introduction of a supplementary parameter the approximation was improved and the validity range was expanded to small ...

Background/Aims: Blood pressure (BP) is not controlled in the majority of people with hypertension (HTN) in the U.S. We describe a study of long-term hypertension outcomes that compares home BP telemonitoring and pharmacist case management vs. usual care.Methods: HyperLink is a cluster-randomized trial (N=450 patients) being conducted at HealthPartners ...