A Real Time Vision System for Autonomous Systems: Characterization during a Middle Size Match

in RoboCup 2007: Robot Soccer World Cup XI

Decreasing Incidence and Changes in Serotype Distribution of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Persons Aged Under 18 Years Since Introduction of 10-Valent and 13-Valent Conjugate Vaccines in Portugal, July 2008 to June 2012

The 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV10) became available in Portugal in mid-2009 and the 13-valent vaccine (PCV13) in early 2010. The incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in patients aged under 18 years decreased from 8.19 cases per 100,000 in 2008–09 to 4.52/100,000 in 2011–12. However, IPD incidence due to the serotypes included in the 7-valent conjugate vaccine (PCV7) in children aged under two years remained constant. This fall resulted from significant decreases in the number of cases due to: (i) the additional serotypes included in PCV10 and PCV13 (1, 5, 7F; from 37.6% to 20.6%), particularly serotype 1 in older children; and (ii) the additional serotypes included in PCV13 (3, 6A, 19A; from 31.6% to 16.2%), particularly serotype 19A in younger children. The decrease in serotype 19A before vaccination indicates that it was not triggered by PCV13 administration. The decrease of serotype 1 in all groups, concomitant with the introduction of PCV10, is also unlikely to have been triggered by vaccination, although PCVs may have intensified and supported these trends. PCV13 serotypes remain major causes of IPD, accounting for 63.2% of isolates recovered in Portugal in 2011–12, highlighting the potential role of enhanced vaccination in reducing paediatric IPD in Portugal.

Insights into the epidemiology of drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae and closely-related streptococci in the era of conjugate vaccines

In Portugal, the introduction of the seven-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) has led to significant changes in the population structure of Streptococcus pneumoniae. However, the levels of antimicrobial resistance have not decreased and have been a matter of concern. (...)

Impact of the antipneumococcal conjugate vaccine on the occurrence of infectious respiratory diseases and hospitalization rates in children

INTRODUCTION: In 2010, to reduce the occurrence of serious pneumococcal disease, the Ministry of Health in Brazil incorporated the 10-valent pneumococcal vaccine in the immunization schedule of children younger than two years of age. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of vaccination on the incidence of infectious respiratory diseases in infants before and after the introduction of the 10-valent pneumococcal vaccine. METHODS: This cross-sectional study involved primary care and hospital networks from a city in Minas Gerais State, Brazil, between 2009 and 2012. RESULTS: A 40% reduction in the prevalence of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) was observed after introducing the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. Male children were 28% more likely to develop the disease. The prevalence ratio ([PR] = 1.96, 95% CI: 1.52 to 2.53, p < 0.05) suggested that not being vaccinated was associated with the occurrence of pneumonia. The prevalence of CAP was 70% lower (PR 0.30, 95% CI: 0.24 to 0.37, p<0.05) in children vaccinated as recommended compared to children with delayed vaccination, suggesting that the updated vaccine schedule improves protection. CONCLUSIONS: Immunization with the 10-valent pneumococcal vaccine appeared to reduce the number of pneumonia cases in children during the study period. Prospective studies are needed to confirm the efficacy of the vaccine against the occurrence of pneumococcal pneumonia.

The relevance of post-match LTC: why has the Spanish labor market become as volatile as the US one?

We present a Search and Matching model with heterogeneous workers (entrants and incumbents) that replicates the stylized facts characterizing the US and the Spanish labor markets. Under this benchmark, we find the Post-Match Labor Turnover Costs (PMLTC) to be the centerpiece to explain why the Spanish labor market is as volatile as the US one. The two driving forces governing this volatility are the gaps between entrants and incumbents in terms of separation costs and productivity. We use the model to analyze the cyclical implications of changes in labor market institutions affecting these two gaps. The scenario with a low degree of workers’ heterogeneity illustrates its suitability to understand why the Spanish labor market has become as volatile as the US one.

Conjugate eye deviation due to traumatic striatal-subthalamic lesion.

We report the case of a 22-year-old man after severe cranial trauma, who was noted to have conjugate eye deviation (CED) to the left. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan demonstrated a lesion in the left (ipsilateral) striatal-subthalamic region. The involvement of supranuclear fibres from the left frontal eye field (FEF) traveling to the right parapontine reticular formation (PPRF) could explain this clinical finding. Alternatively, involvement of deep brain nuclei, such as the striatum and the subthalamic nucleus, could be responsible for this phenomenon. This neurological presentation is unusual after severe cranial trauma.

Meningococcal C conjugate (MenC) immunisation programme 2013 factsheet for healthcare practitioners

This factsheet provides information for healthcare practitioners on the schedule of the MenC vaccine given at three months old, just after the first birthday and age 14 to 18.�

Colombes, 17/2/20, match France contre Pays de Galles [rugby, cérémonie d'avant-match, équipe de France] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

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[25/2/20, stade Jean-Bouin, match de football] Polytechnique [contre] St Cyr, le général [Albert-Joseph] Tanant [de St Cyr] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

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1/1/20, Struxiano [Philippe], capitaine de l'équipe de France [de rugby posant avant le match France-Écosse au Parc des princes] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

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[1-1-20], Angus [Alexander] capitaine de l'équipe d'Écosse [de rugby posant avant le match France-Écosse au Parc des princes] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

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Général de Sérigny [Serrigny] de Polytechnique [assistant au match de football Poytechnique contre St Cyr le 25-2-20 au stade Jean-Bouin] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

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Parc des Princes, 1/1/20, rugby, match France-Écosse, M. Deschanel félicitant Struxiano [capitaine de l'équipe de France] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

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Stade Bergeyre, 11/1/20, rugby, match Olympique contre Société générale [des rafales de vent arrachent la toiture des tribunes populaires] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 57583

Colombes, 17/2/20, match France contre Pays de Galles [rugby, cérémonie d'avant-match, hommage rendu par les Gallois aux joueurs morts pendant la guerre] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58075