... zygapophyseal joints in patients with AS [10] Inthe present study, we first examined whether inflammation inthe spine of patients with AS, as detected by histopathology, can be correlated with bone ... illustration of the anatomy and detection of inflammation inthe bone marrow The entire lumbar spine including the zygapophyseal joints and, if available, the thoracic spine was analyzed for increased ... and inferior articular processes of the zygapophyseal joint; hash sign, processus spinosus) (b) Hematoxylin and eosin staining of the zygapophyseal joint, revealing numerous mononuclear cells in...
... enhancement within the solid component c DWI with b = 1,000 s/mm2 shows hyperintensity within the solid component d The ADC map demonstrates the tumor as intermediate intensity and urine inthe bladder ... a Axial T2-WI shows a mass with high signal intensity filling the endometrial cavity b DWI with b = 1,000 s/mm2 shows an illdefined slightly hyperintense mass inthe endometrial area The DWI with ... coexisting fat within the tumor [21, 22] Furthermore, mature cystic teratoma is lined with keratinized squamous epithelium in most cases [23] The restricted Brownian movement of water molecules within...
... expression inthe hippocampus is involved in Abinduced cognitive dysfunction [10] These findings together point to the need to increase our understanding of the role of MMPs in AD and their relation ... comparisons of these three CSF biomarkers Instead, they were used to employ correlations with other markers within each group and to define ‘individuals within the control group with increased risk ... study that investigated the levels of different MMPs in plasma of AD patients [30] The increased levels of several MMPs inthe CSF of individuals with increased risk for AD, as observed inthe current...
... (Table 6) Interestingly, out of the amino acid positions at MEME block participating inthe co-mutating pairs, are potential PKC sites Additionally, amino acid positions 151 participating inthe co-occurring ... also in agreement withthe conserved nature of this site The HA protein is on the surface of the influenza particle and is involved in receptor attachment and binding and antigenic determinants ... correlated the receptor binding sites described by Skehel and Wiley (2000) with MEME blocks Interestingly, of these receptor binding sites overlap the variable MEME block and the intermediately...
... contradiction that the constant factor inthe reverse of 3.1 is not the best possible Thus the theorem is proved By the same way of Theorem 3.3, we still have the following theorem Theorem 3.4 By the assumptions ... constant factor in 3.1 is not the best possible Thus the theorem is proved Journal of Inequalities and Applications In view of Note and Theorem 3.1, we still have the following theorem Theorem 3.2 ... − z 1−e −π · −1 −λ sin π − λ · −1 1−λ Re s z−λ f z , z2 cos −λ α1 i sin −λ α1 −2i sin α1 cos λα1 i sin λα1 2i sin α1 π sin λα1 sin πλ sin α1 2.4 For λ 0, we can find by the integral formula that...
... By extending the cross sections within roads where the material is transported; – By increasing the maximum working capacity (performance) Determination of the optimum regime of the logging and ... consist inthe selection of appropriate and environment-friendly technologies including the choice of suitable machinery, and in using acceptable methods for the employment of machines withthe rational ... determine the rational performance of machines are further discussed in this paper The objective of this paper was to present some results from the analysis and from the determination of mathematic...
... Generally, if n ≥ 2k + then the following colorings not allow a rainbow k-matching to exist (See Figure 1.) Figure 1: Colorings without rainbow k-matchings Inthe coloring (a) of Figure 1, a complete ... rainbow and the other edges are colored with exactly one color, namely, monochromatic Inthe coloring (b), a complete subgraph Kn−(k−2) of G is monochromatic and the other edges are rainbow In ... edges are rainbow In each coloring, it is clear that there is no rainbow k-matching However, if there are more colors than in these colorings, is there a rainbow k-matching ? Schiermeyer [6] solved...
... }) Inthe case where 2h + is the maximum of the odd numbers, it is necessary that, at the end of the string of odd numbers, namely after the vertex labeled 1, there is the label 2h + In other ... Now, continuing with +2 would miss On the other hand, continuing with −2 would give us an imperfect realization of {22 , 32 } the electronic journal of combinatorics 17 (2010), #R44 Another possibility ... modulo to another This means that we are forced to start with +3 and continue until we obtain the whole 0-class After which we may either continue with −2, −3, or with +2, −3, Inthe first case...
... Arthritis Research & Therapy Vol No Rodriguez-Lopez et al findings in UK Caucasians [9] and inthe Greek population [10], and together the observations indicate that the ASPN microsatellite ... decrease of the D13 allele in TKR patients but there was no change inthe D14 frequency The UK study did not find significant differences but observed a tendency inthe same sense as the Japanese ... frequencies in each patient group with their frequencies inthe controls, but again no differences were found (Table 2) Even with this later comparison that gave the largest difference inthe Japanese...
... ipsilaterally inthe MrD This finding indicated that the MrD connected to the interstitial nucleus of the posterior limb of the anterior commissure Inthe present study, theposition of the MrD was ... of with dopamine islands and striosomes in rat, but with extrastriosomal matrix in mouse [10] The staining intensity for the A subtype of a2-adrenergic receptors was higher inthe MrD than inthe ... inthe MrD and inthe globus pallidus (GP) as well, and weak staining inthe rest of the St B: At higher magnification, the fusiform cell bodies exhibited MOR-immunoreactivity in puncta within...
... Based on these findings, a diagnosis of Ewing’s sarcoma of the calcaneus was made Discussion Ewing’s sarcoma is a rare malignant neoplasm, predominantly affecting young patients of the ages five ... involves the diaphyses of long bones and occurs Figure CT image of the patient’s foot, revealing a soft-tissue mass originating from the calcaneus, permeative destruction of the entire bone with ... cases of Ewing’s sarcoma of the calcaneus inthe literature since 1921 [3] These rare cases are usually misdiagnosed, leading to treatment delay, which is detrimental to the outcome According to...
... affiliated to the Medical School of Nanjing University All subjects studied inthe study were Chinese Han living in and around Nanjing No subjects dropped out during the process of the study The study ... 0.002) (Table 2) The significance remained after applying the Bonferroni correction No significance was found in other alleles for comparisons of one allele vs all remaining alleles combined after ... delayed skeletal development of the hip joint On the other hand, the D13 allele had a significant weaker inhibition on TGF-b signaling, so it exhibited a protective role inthe pathogenesis of DDH Conclusions...
... utilizing their individual expertise This book outlines the principles of dealing with such patients including the preferences of techniques and the hardware available The text is divided into ... Acquisitions: Gina Almond Development: Beckie Brand Set in 10/13 Palatino by Newgen Imaging Systems (P) Ltd., Chennai, India Printed and bound in Singapore by COS Printers Pte Ltd For further information ... trunk into the superior vena cava Right: A left azygous (hemiazygous) vein drains blood from the lower trunk into a left superior vena cava and from there into the right atrium via the coronary sinus...
... invaginate the vein into the subclavian vein The torn cephalic vein then produces a choking collar around the leads preventing positioning of the atrial lead (Figure 2.5) In this situation, the ... vein retained guide wire technique Left: Two leads are passed along an intact cephalic vein Right: The cephalic vein is torn with pushing of the second lead into the subclavian vein The vein ... tined lead inserted at the apex of the right ventricle at the time of tricuspid valve replacement The lead was positioned inthe ventricle first, via a purse string inthe atrium and the sewing...
... but rather proceed retrograde towards the arm inthe axillary vein or up into the neck inthe internal jugular vein (Figure 7.4) Although this can usually be prevented by not peeling the introducer ... lead in certain circumstances, but unsuitable in large chambers The advantage to the Locator® is that the curve can be created from the straight position without removing the stylet Inthe center, ... (SelectSite® , Medtronic Inc.) At the distal end, four views of the catheter are shown demonstrating the range through which the catheter can be steered Inthe center is the thin 4.1F lumenless fixed...
... biventricular pacing An enlarged thebesian valve within the coronary sinus may obstruct the ostium making lead positioning difficult or impossible 39 40 Chapter 11 In patients with D-transposition of the great ... outside the vein inthe pacemaker pocket has also been suggested The lead is secured to the tissues via the lead collar, using slowly absorbable suture material The lead can then be drawn into the intravascular ... cava will result in marked difficulties in trying to achieve left ventricular pacing The incidence of this abnormality draining into the coronary sinus is about 3–5% of patients with structurally...
... shows the ventricular lead passing inferior without a bend as if into the floor of the right atrium and fits nicely withthe accompanying schematic Depending on its positioninthe ventricle, the ... normal heart where the septum traverses from left to right withthe right ventricle lying anterior This positioning of the septum is very important when viewing theposition of the ventricular lead ... depending on the size of the ventricular chambers, their orientation and the way they sit on the diaphragm, the fluoroscopic course of the ventricular lead may not turn sharply medial and to the...
... show the ventricular lead emerging from the coronary sinus looping inthe right atrium and then passing to the floor of the right ventricle The atrial lead (At) lies against the lateral wall of the ... reported withthe incidence falling with advancing age, but still as high as 20% inthe elderly [148] Atrial septal defects are also one of the most common congenital defects occurring in adults with ... to show the ventricular lead emerging from the coronary sinus, looping inthe large right atrium and passing through the tricuspid valve to the floor of the right ventricle (white arrow) The atrial...
... ventricular pacing leads have been positioned Both pass behind the baffle at the junction of the right atrium withthe superior vena cava (broken line) The atrial lead must then be positioned on the roof ... showing dual chamber pacing in a patient with Ebstein’s anomaly There is a passive-fixation lead inthe right atrial appendage The ventricular passive-fixation lead has been positioned at the apex ... pacing with a right bundle branch block appearance and the axis will depend on where the lead lies For instance, if the lead lies low inthe heart such as inthe middle or lateral cardiac vein,...
... operatively the coronary sinus may not drain directly into the right atrium The surgeon, in order to protect the conducting system may positionthe prosthetic tricuspid valve, so that the coronary sinus ... 20.11) The axis is, however, dependent on theposition of the lead inthe left ventricle The higher the lead inthe chamber, the more prominent the R wave in lead III (Figures 20.12, 20.13) 98 ... showing dual chamber pacing in a patient withthe Mustard procedure Inthe PA view, active-fixation leads are attached to the roof of the left atrium and lateral wall of the left ventricle In the...