Notes fitocenologiques IV

En connexion avec un travail monographique sur la vallée de Ribes (Pyrénées orientales), l'auteur décrit huit associations nouvelles: Veronico (urticifoliae)-Betuletum, forêt acidophile et hygrophile propre aux versants très ombragés; Allio-Calamagrostietum arundinaceae, mégaphorbiée de l'alliance Calamagrostion; Bellardiochloo-Festucetum nigrescentis, pelouse' très acidophile peuplant les pentes rocheuses et chaudes de l'étage subalpin; Rhinantho (mediterranei)-Trisetetum flavescentis et Astrantio-Avenuletum pubescentis, prairies de fauche, la première ( al. Arrhenatherion') très étendue dans tout l'étage montagnard, la deuxième (al. Polygono-Trisetion) assez localisée dans le montagnard supérieur ; Gentianô' (luteae)-Trisetetum, type de prairie faisant le passage entre l'Arrhenatherion et le Mesobromion; et Swertio-Caricetum nigrae, bas marais d'haute montagne, silicicole mais pas nettement acidophile. Au sein de l'association Prunello-Sarothamnetum, l'auteur propose deux nouvelles sous-associations: buxetosum, la plus commune dans l'étage montagnard, et genistetosum purgantis, en contact avec le Genistion purgantis.

Proximity of excitatory synapses and astroglial gap junctions in layer IV of the mouse barrel cortex.

Neurons and astrocytes, the two major cell populations in the adult brain, are characterized by their own mode of intercellular communication--the synapses and the gap junctions (GJ), respectively. In addition, there is increasing evidence for dynamic and metabolic neuroglial interactions resulting in the modulation of synaptic transmission at the so-called "tripartite synapse". Based on this, we have investigated at the ultrastructural level how excitatory synapses (ES) and astroglial GJ are spatially distributed in layer IV of the barrel cortex of the adult mouse. We used specific antibodies for connexin (Cx) 30 and 43 to identify astroglial GJ, these two proteins are known to be present in the majority of astroglial GJ in the cerebral cortex. In electron-microscopic images, we measured the distance between two ES, between two GJ and between a GJ and its nearest ES. We found a ratio of two GJ per three ES in the hollow and septal areas. Taking into account the size of an astrocyte domain, the high density of GJ suggests the occurrence of reflexive type, i.e. GJ between processes of the same astrocyte. Interestingly, the distance between an ES and an astroglial GJ was found to be significantly lower than that between either two synapses or between two GJ. These observations indicate that the two modes of cell-to-cell communication are not randomly distributed in layer IV of the barrel cortex. Consequently, this feature may provide the morphological support for the recently reported functional interactions between neuronal circuits and astroglial networks.

National survey of noncommunicable diseases in Seychelles 2013‐2014 (Seychelles Heart Study IV) : main findings

The 2013 survey addressed the following objectives: Primary objectives : a) Distribution of health behaviors related to NCDs, particularly tobacco use, alcohol drinking, and physical activity ; b) Distribution of the main modifiable risk factors of NCDs, particularly blood pressure, adiposity markers, diabetes and blood lipids ; c) Rates of awareness, treatment and control of hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia ; d) Comparison of findings in the survey 2013 with results in previous similar NCD surveys in 1989, 1994, 2004 ; e) Dietary patterns ; f) Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to NCDs and NCD risk factors. Secondary objectives : g) Assessment of indicators of quality of health (e.g. SF‐12) ; h) Assessment of psychological stress and relation with NCD ; i) Assessment of several indicators of frailty (e.g. handgrip strength test, chair strand test, functional limitations) ; j) Assessment of knowledge and level of agreement with current policies on tobacco control ; k) Use of public and private health care services, particularly for NCDs ; l) Exposure to advice on health behaviors given by health professionals at health care level ; m) Burden of chronic diseases not related to the main NCDs (e.g. musculoskeletal, mental health, etc) ; n) Screening of selected cancers ; o) Assessment of the kidney function ; p) Frequency of heart arrhythmias (one‐lead ECG) and heart murmurs (auscultation) ; q) Assessment of bone mineral density (ultrasound of calcaneus) ; r) Exposure of the population to mass media, particularly in relation to health programs, and use by the population of new communication technologies ; s) Assessment of a number of social variables and their association with the variables measured in the survey ; t) More generally, the survey provides broad information (medical, social, environment, etc) that can be useful for tailoring NCD prevention and control programs.

National Survey of Noncommunicable Diseases in Seychelles, 2013-2014 (Seychelles Heart Study IV) : methods and main findings

This report provides information on selected summary results of the National Survey of Noncommunicable Diseases in Seychelles in 2013‐2014 (Seychelles Heart Study IV). The survey is also referred shortly as the "2013 Survey" in this report. Overall crude results were reported in a comprehensive report in November 2014. Further detailed analyses and recommendations on particular topics will be performed separately.

Illa gran i fecunds. 'Amphilaphés píeira nesos' (A.R. Arg.IV 982-1222)

Un episodio del retorno de los argonautas, en el Libro IV de Apolonio, inserta bruscamente un escenario homérico. Desde la isla de Eea, donde han sido purificados por Circe, son conducidos bajo la protección de Hera hasta Corcira -Esqueria en Odisea-, en una veloz travesía que ve sucederse sin riesgos los otrora peligrosos escollos de la ruta de Odiseo. La idea de hacer coincidir a los argonautas con los feacios homéricos aparece solo claramente en los poetas helenísticos. Calímaco parece haber dedicado especial atención a la escala feacia, en terminus similares -peso no idénticos- a los de Apolonio',y Filitas menciona unas hadas de Medea y Jason en el palacio de Alcinoa'. Testimonios anteriores asocian asimismo a Medea, Jason y sus hijos con Corcina...

De vegetatione notulae, IV

Descripció de tres associacions noves dels Betulo-Adenostyletea observades en els Pirineus Catalans: Valerlano-Aconitetum pyrenaici (calcícola, Serra de Cadí), Phyteumo-Chaerophylletum hirsuti (estatge montà, Ripollès) i Veratro-Salicetum bicoloris (comunitat arbustiva del Salicion pentandrae)

La ley orgánica por la que se hace efectiva la abdicación del rey: ¿era la única opción?

La abdicación del Jefe del Estado es el acto que inicia la sucesión, siendo la proclamación del nuevo rey el que la culmina. La intervención de las Cortes queda, entonces, garantizada si se hubiera optado por un acto complejo en el que el rey solemniza su decisión de abdicar ante las Cortes Generales, reunidas en sesión conjunta y acto seguido el príncipe se proclama como jefe del Estado ante las cámaras y procede a realizar el juramento que le exige la Constitución. La sucesión, que es el acto relevante para el Estado, se inicia y se culmina en el Parlamento. Lo que debiera haber solucionado esa ley orgánica es cómo se traduce jurídicamente esta formalización, así como los requisitos a cumplir para su validez legal.

Sinfonia IV E-dur

Osa III Andante myös partisellinä. Mukana sivut 21 ja 22 myös kokonaisina, skannattu valokopiosta.

Síntese e caracterização de compostos organometálicos de estanho (IV)

Organotin(IV) derivatives containing bulky R groups have been synthesized and characterized. It is discussed how their syntheses depend on the reaction conditions, such as stoichiometry of starting materials, bulkiness of the organo group attached to the Sn centre as well as temperature in which the reaction is carried out. Finally the molecular structure of Sn2Ph6, determined by X-ray diffraction is reviewed.

Cinética e mecanismo da reação de auto-oxidação de S(IV) catalisada por íons metálicos de transição

The oxidation process of sulfur (IV) species (SO2, HSO3- e SO32-) by oxygen, catalysed by trace metal ion and complexes, can play an important role in atmospheric, analytical and bioinorganic chemistry. An overview of the most important reactions in these fields is presented. A fascinating redox cycling of the metal ions and complexes during such autoxidation process was revealed by the combination of kinetics and coordination chemistry studies.

IV paracetamol versus IV ibuprofen for the treatment of PDA in LBW infants: a randomized controlled trial

Patent ductus arteriosus is a prevalent problem in low birth weight infants and it has an important morbidity and mortality in this group of patients. Classical treatment options include drugs (intravenous cyclooxygenase inhibitors: indomethacin and ibuprofen) and surgical ligation, but these treatments are associated with significant adverse effects. An alternative treatment with fewer side effects is needed. The role of oral paracetamol has gained importance in recent years, this new therapeutic option is being widely studied, and there are already many studies which support oral paracetamol as first line treatment for PDA, due to its better safety profile than classical drugs. In LBW infants is difficult to administer enteral treatment, since they are often multi pathological patients with several complications that preclude oral administration and they usually receive intravenous treatments. This multicenter, prospective, single blinded, randomized, controlled, parallel-group and noninferiority trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous paracetamol versus intravenous ibuprofen in the treatment of PDA in LBW infants. Sixty eight infants with echocardiography confirmed PDA will be randomly assigned to receive either intravenous paracetamol or intravenous ibuprofen. The main endpoints will be the rate of ductal closure of each drug and adverse events in each group of treatment

IV Intermezzo

Melartinin käsikirjoitusluettelon tunnus Mel 15:36 (ks. http://lib.siba.fi/fi/kokoelmat/kasikirjoitusarkisto/melartin_erkki/).

Química atmosférica do enxofre (IV): emissões, reações em fase aquosa e impacto ambiental

The oxidation process of sulfur(IV) species by oxygen, ozone and nitrogen oxides, catalysed by trace metal ions, can play an important role in atmospheric chemistry processes like acid rain, visibility degradation and health hazard. An overview of the more relevant investigations on emissions sources, aqueous phase conversion process and environmental impact is presented.