A critique of the theory of evolution, by Thomas Hunt Morgan ... Lectures delivered at Princeton University, February 24, March 1, 8, 15, 1916.

1916:Feb.-Mar.

საქართველო 1921 №8, იანვარი 13

"საქართველო". 1915-1921. საქართველოს ეროვნულ-დემოკრატიული პარტიის მთავარი კომიტეტის ორგანო. ყოველდღიური გაზეთი. თბილისი. რედაქტორი (1915 და 1916 წწ.) - სანდრო შანშიაშვილი, 1917 წლიდან მთავარი რედაქტორი გრიგოლ ვეშაპელი.

Relação entre imagem adrenérgica cardíaca e teste ergométrico na insuficiência cardíaca

FUNDAMENTO: Na insuficiência cardíaca, o teste ergométrico (TE) avalia capacidade funcional, um determinante de prognóstico. A cintilografia com I¹²³ MIBG mostra a ativação simpática cardíaca. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a associação entre as variáveis do TE e as alterações da cintilografia com I¹²³ MIBG. MÉTODOS: Foram submetidos 23 pacientes (FEVE < 45%) à cintilografia com I¹²³ MIBG e separados em: G1) taxa de Washout < 27%; G2) > 27%. Esses pacientes realizaram TE, onde foram analisadas: pressão arterial sistólica no pico do esforço (PASP), frequência cardíaca no pico do esforço (FCP), variação da pressão arterial sistólica intraesforço (Δ PAS), reserva cronotrópica e capacidade funcional em METs. Utilizaram-se para a análise estatística, o teste t de Student ou o teste U de Mann-Whitney, o coeficiente de Spearman e o coeficiente de regressão linear. RESULTADOS: A PASP (G1: 181,00 ± 28,01; G2: 153,27 ± 27,71, p = 0,027), a Δ PAS [G1: 64 (47,5-80,5); G2: 36 (25-47) mmHg, p = 0,015], a FCP (G1: 136,91 ± 19,66; G2: 118,45 ± 13,98 bpm, p = 0,018), a reserva cronotrópica (G1: 70,42 ± 17,94; G2: 49,47 ± 14,89%, p = 0,006) e a capacidade funcional [G1: 8,37 (6,47-10,27); G2: 4,42 (2,46-6,38) METs, p = 0,003] foram menores no G2. Houve correlação negativa entre taxa de Washout com PASP (r = -0,505, p = 0,014), Δ PAS (r = -0,493, p = 0,017) e capacidade funcional (r = -0,646, p = 0,001). Após regressão linear, PASP (r = -0,422, p = 0,016) e capacidade funcional (r = -0,804, p = 0,004) foram associadas com taxa de Washout. CONCLUSÃO: Em pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca, PASP e capacidade funcional foram as varáveis mais associadas com a taxa de Washout.

Relação entre a Escala de Adesão Terapêutica de oito itens de Morisky (MMAS-8) e o controle da pressão arterial

FUNDAMENTO: A não adesão terapêutica é um importante e frequentemente não reconhecido fator de risco que contribui para o reduzido controle da Pressão Arterial (PA). OBJETIVO: Determinar a relação entre a adesão terapêutica mensurada a partir de uma versão validada em português da MMAS-8 e o controle da PA em pacientes ambulatoriais hipertensos. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com pacientes hipertensos maiores de 18 anos atendidos em seis unidades da Estratégia de Saúde da Família, em Maceió (AL), por meio de entrevistas e mensuração da pressão arterial em domicílio, entre janeiro e abril de 2011. A adesão foi determinada por meio de versão da MMAS-8 traduzida para realização deste estudo. Foram considerados aderentes aqueles pacientes com pontuação igual a 8 na MMAS-8. RESULTADOS: A prevalência da adesão terapêutica entre os 223 pacientes investigados foi de 19,7%, enquanto 34% apresentaram PA controlada (> 140/90 mmHg). O valor médio de adesão segundo a MMAS-8 foi 5,8 (±1,8). Os pacientes aderentes se revelaram mais propensos (OR = 6,1; IC [95%] = 3,0 a 12,0) a ter a pressão arterial sob controle do que aqueles que atingiram valores médios (6 a <8) ou baixos (<6) no score de adesão. A versão em português da MMAS-8 apresentou associação significativa com o controle da PA (p = 0,000). CONCLUSÃO: O diagnóstico do comportamento não aderente por meio da aplicação da MMAS-8 em pacientes sob uso de medicamentos anti-hipertensivos foi fator preditivo de valores elevados de PA sistólica e diastólica.

Nachweis früh- und spätapoptotischer Ereignisse in Lymphozyten unter Einfluss physikalischer (UVA-Bestrahlung, Hitzeschock) und physikochemischer (UVA und 8-Methoxypsoralen) Ereignisse. Etablierung eines in vitro-Testsystems und Anwendung bei Patienten nach extrakorporaler Photopherese

Magdeburg, Univ., Medizin. Fakultät, Diss., 2003

Efficacy and Safety of Drug-Eluting Stents in the Real World: 8-Year Follow-Up

Background: Drug-eluting stents have been used in daily practice since 2002, with the clear advantages of reducing the risk of target vessel revascularization and an impressive reduction in restenosis rate by 50%-70%. However, the occurrence of a late thrombosis can compromise long-term results, particularly if the risks of this event were sustained. In this context, a registry of clinical cases gains special value. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of drug-eluting stents in the real world. Methods: We report on the clinical findings and 8-year follow-up parameters of all patients that underwent percutaneous coronary intervention with a drug-eluting stent from January 2002 to April 2007. Drug-eluting stents were used in accordance with the clinical and interventional cardiologist decision and availability of the stent. Results: A total of 611 patients were included, and clinical follow-up of up to 8 years was obtained for 96.2% of the patients. Total mortality was 8.7% and nonfatal infarctions occurred in 4.3% of the cases. Target vessel revascularization occurred in 12.4% of the cases, and target lesion revascularization occurred in 8% of the cases. The rate of stent thrombosis was 2.1%. There were no new episodes of stent thrombosis after the fifth year of follow-up. Comparative subanalysis showed no outcome differences between the different types of stents used, including Cypher®, Taxus®, and Endeavor®. Conclusion: These findings indicate that drug-eluting stents remain safe and effective at very long-term follow-up. Patients in the "real world" may benefit from drug-eluting stenting with excellent, long-term results.

Association of Aortic Valve Sclerosis with Previous Coronary Artery Disease and Risk Factors

Background: Aortic valve sclerosis (AVS) is characterized by increased thickness, calcification and stiffness of the aortic leaflets without fusion of the commissures. Several studies show an association between AVS and presence of coronary artery disease. Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the association between presence of AVS with occurrence of previous coronary artery disease and classical risk factors. Methods: The sample was composed of 2,493 individuals who underwent transthoracic echocardiography between August 2011 and December 2012. The mean age of the cohort was 67.5 ± 15.9 years, and 50.7% were female. Results: The most frequent clinical indication for Doppler echocardiography was the presence of stroke (28.8%), and the most common risk factor was hypertension (60.8%). The most prevalent pathological findings on Doppler echocardiography were mitral valve sclerosis (37.1%) and AVS (36.7%). There was a statistically significant association between AVS with hypertension (p < 0.001), myocardial infarction (p = 0.007), diabetes (p = 0.006) and compromised left ventricular systolic function (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Patients with AVS have higher prevalences of hypertension, stroke, hypercholesterolemia, myocardial infarction, diabetes and compromised left ventricular systolic function when compared with patients without AVS. We conclude that there is an association between presence of AVS with previous coronary artery disease and classical risk factors.

Organisation, systematik und geographisches verhältniss der infusionsthierchen. Zwei vorträge, in der Akademie der wissenschaften zu Berlin gehalten in den jahren 1828 und 1830, von C.G. Ehrenberg. Mit 8 kupfertafeln in folio ...

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Synergistic inflammatory signaling in airway epithelial cells : control of expression levels of protease activated receptors and interleukin-8 release

Protease-activated receptor, interleukin, thrombin, trypsin, asthma

The Labdane Ent-3-Acetoxy-Labda-8(17), 13-Dien-15-Oic Decreases Blood Pressure In Hypertensive Rats

Abstract Background: Labdane-type diterpenes induce lower blood pressure via relaxation of vascular smooth muscle; however, there are no studies describing the effects of labdanes in hypertensive rats. Objective: The present study was designed to investigate the cardiovascular actions of the labdane-type diterpene ent-3-acetoxy-labda-8(17), 13-dien-15-oic acid (labda-15-oic acid) in two-kidney 1 clip (2K-1C) renal hypertension. Methods: Vascular reactivity experiments were performed in aortic rings isolated from 2K-1C and normotensive (2K) male Wistar rats. Nitrate/nitrite (NOx) measurement was performed in aortas by colorimetric assay. Blood pressure measurements were performed in conscious rats. Results: Labda-15-oic acid (0.1-300 µmol/l) and forskolin (0.1 nmol/l - 1 µmol/l) relaxed endothelium-intact and endothelium-denuded aortas from both 2K-1C and 2K rats. Labda-15-oic acid was more effective at inducing relaxation in endothelium-intact aortas from 2K pre-contracted with phenylephrine when compared to the endothelium-denuded ones. Forskolin was more potent than labda-15-oic acid at inducing vascular relaxation in arteries from both 2K and 2K-1C rats. Labda-15-oic acid-induced increase in NOx levels was lower in arteries from 2K-1C rats when compared to 2K rats. Intravenous administration of labda-15-oic acid (0.3-3 mg/kg) or forskolin (0.1-1 mg/kg) induced hypotension in conscious 2K-1C and 2K rats. Conclusion: The present findings show that labda-15-oic acid induces vascular relaxation and hypotension in hypertensive rats.