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Selected AbstractsRecent Publications Selected by the Institute of Industrial Relations Library University of California at BerkeleyINDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, Issue 4 2007TERENCE K. HUWE First page of article [source] Recent Publications Selected by the Institute of Industrial Relations Library University of California, BerkeleyINDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, Issue 3 2003Terence K. Huwe Director of Library & Information Resources First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 1 2004Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 4 2003Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 3 2003Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 2 2003Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 1 2003Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 4 2002Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 3 2002Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 2 2002Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 1 2002Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 4 2001Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 3 2001Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 2 2001Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 1 2001Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 4 2000Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 3 2000Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 2 2000Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Notes on Recent PublicationsRELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW, Issue 1 2000Article first published online: 9 JAN 200 First page of article [source] Statins inhibit NK-cell cytotoxicity by interfering with LFA-1-mediated conjugate formationEUROPEAN JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY, Issue 6 2009Patrick C. Raemer Abstract Inhibitors of the 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase, commonly referred to as statins, are inhibitors of cholesterol biosynthesis. They are broadly used for treating hypercholesterolemia and for prevention of cardio- and cerebrovascular diseases. Recent publications show that statins also act as immunomodulatory drugs. Here, we show that lipophilic statins inhibit NK-cell degranulation and cytotoxicity. This effect was reversible by addition of substrates of isoprenylation, but not by addition of cholesterol. In NK-target cell conjugates intracellular Ca2+ flux was unaffected by statin treatment. However, statins strongly reduced the amount of conjugate formation between NK and target cells. This inhibition was paralleled by a statin-dependent inhibition of LFA-1-mediated adhesion and a reduction of NK-cell polarization. This demonstrates that statins impair the formation of effector,target cell conjugates resulting in the disruption of early signaling and the loss of NK-cell cytotoxicity. [source] Controversies, Clarifications, and Consequences of Divorce's Legacy: Introduction to the Special CollectionFAMILY RELATIONS, Issue 4 2003Sanford L. Braver Recent publications describing long-term results of longitudinal investigations of divorced couples have stirred controversies because of substantial differences in findings. The current Special Collection was initiated to clarify some of the issues brought into controversy. Five primary themes are explored by the nine papers in this collection: How severe is the long-term effect of divorce on children? Why do various research findings on the long-term effect of divorce tend to disagree so substantially? Why is divorce considered a problem? What do children have to say about their experiences with divorce? And what, if anything, can be done to help the children of divorce? [source] Calcium and magnesium competitively influence the growth of a PMR1 deficient Saccharomyces cerevisiae strainFEMS MICROBIOLOGY LETTERS, Issue 2 2005Réka Szigeti Abstract PMR1, the Ca2+/Mn2+ ATPase of the secretory pathway in Saccharomyces cerevisiae was the first member of the secretory pathway Ca2+ ATPases (SPCA) to be characterized. In the past few years, pmr1, yeast have received more attention due to the recognition that the human homologue of this protein, hSPCA1 is defective in chronic benign pemphigus or Hailey,Hailey disease (HHD). Recent publications have described pmr1, S. cerevisiae as a useful model organism for studying the molecular pathology of HHD. Some observations indicated that the high Ca2+ sensitive phenotype of PMR1 defective yeast strains may be the most relevant in this respect. Here we show that the total cellular calcium response of a pmr1, S. cerevisiae upon extracellular Ca2+ challenge is decreased compared to the wild type strain similarly as observed in keratinocytes. Additionally, the novel magnesium sensitivity of PMR1 defective yeast is revealed, which appears to be a result of competition for uptake between Ca2+ and Mg2+ at the plasma membrane level. Our findings indicate that extracellular Ca2+ and Mg2+ competitively influence the intracellular Ca2+ homeostasis of S. cerevisiae. These observations may further our understanding of HHD. [source] Bruxism physiology and pathology: an overview for clinicians,JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, Issue 7 2008G. J. LAVIGNE Summary, Awake bruxism is defined as the awareness of jaw clenching. Its prevalence is reported to be 20% among the adult population. Awake bruxism is mainly associated with nervous tic and reactions to stress. The physiology and pathology of awake bruxism is unknown, although stress and anxiety are considered to be risk factors. During sleep, awareness of tooth grinding (as noted by sleep partner or family members) is reported by 8% of the population. Sleep bruxism is a behaviour that was recently classified as a ,sleep-related movement disorder'. There is limited evidence to support the role of occlusal factors in the aetiology of sleep bruxism. Recent publications suggest that sleep bruxism is secondary to sleep-related micro-arousals (defined by a rise in autonomic cardiac and respiratory activity that tends to be repeated 8,14 times per hour of sleep). The putative roles of hereditary (genetic) factors and of upper airway resistance in the genesis of rhythmic masticatory muscle activity and of sleep bruxism are under investigation. Moreover, rhythmic masticatory muscle activity in sleep bruxism peaks in the minutes before rapid eye movement sleep, which suggests that some mechanism related to sleep stage transitions exerts an influence on the motor neurons that facilitate the onset of sleep bruxism. Finally, it remains to be clarified when bruxism, as a behaviour found in an otherwise healthy population, becomes a disorder, i.e. associated with consequences (e.g. tooth damage, pain and social/marital conflict) requires intervention by a clinician. [source] Dietary Fructose: Implications for Dysregulation of Energy Homeostasis and Lipid/Carbohydrate MetabolismNUTRITION REVIEWS, Issue 5 2005Peter J. Havel DVM Fructose intake and the prevalence of obesity have both increased over the past two to three decades. Compared with glucose, the hepatic metabolism of fructose favors lipogenesis, which may contribute to hyperlipidemia and obesity. Fructose does not increase insulin and leptin or suppress ghrelin, which suggests an endocrine mechanism by which it induces a positive energy balance. This review examines the available data on the effects of dietary fructose on energy homeostasis and lipid/carbohydrate metabolism. Recent publications, studies in human subjects, and areas in which additional research is needed are emphasized. [source] Low vision service delivery: an audit of newly developed outreach clinics in Northern Ireland,OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS, Issue 4 2004J. Lindsay Abstract Recent publications recommend that low vision services are multi-professional; easily accessible; freely available to all those with visual impairment; monitored by professional and patient groups, and responsive to user feedback. These standards were applied when developing low vision outreach services in Northern Ireland in 1999/2000. Results are reported of the complete clinical audit cycle, coupled with a patient satisfaction telephone questionnaire, which was used to evaluate the service. Of the 48 patients randomly selected from the list of clinic attendees, 28 (58%) were female, 27 (56%) over 80 years of age and 38 (78%) had a primary ocular diagnosis of age related macular degeneration (AMD). Of the 46 low vision aids issued at patients' first appointments, 30 (67%) were illuminated stand magnifiers and 29 (63%) had magnification levels of ×5 or less. A total of 46 (96%) patients reported that they had benefited from low vision services. [source] Spinal Cord Stimulation as a Novel Approach to the Treatment of Refractory Neuropathic Mediastinal PainPAIN PRACTICE, Issue 4 2009Oren T. Guttman MD Abstract Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) offers new hope for patients with neuropathic pain. SCS "neuromodulates" the transmission and response to "painful" stimuli. The efficacy of SCS has been established in the treatment of a variety of neuropathic pain conditions and more recently in refractory angina pectoris, peripheral vascular disease, and failed back surgery syndrome. Recent publications suggest that visceral pain could be successfully treated with SCS. We report the first successful use of a spinal cord stimulator in the treatment of refractory neuropathic mediastinal, esophageal, and anterior neck pain following esophagogastrectomy. [source] Laryngeal Abscess after Injection Laryngoplasty with Micronized AlloDerm,THE LARYNGOSCOPE, Issue 9 2004Philip E. Zapanta MD Objective: Patients with unilateral vocal cord paralysis usually present with dysphonia and occasionally with swallowing problems. Operative management includes thyroplasty type I, injection laryngoplasty, arytenoid adduction, and reinnervation. Recent publications have documented the safety of micronized AlloDerm (Cymetra, LifeCell Corporation, Branchburg, NJ) for injection laryngoplasty, but we report the first documented case of a laryngeal abscess after injection laryngoplasty with Cymetra. Study Design: Single case report of a laryngeal abscess after injection laryngoplasty with Cymetra. Methods: The patient's clinical course is presented and discussed, and the pertinent literature is reviewed. Results: Prompt hospital admission with intravenous antibiotics and steroids resolved this airway emergency. Follow-up visits showed a significantly improved postoperative voice with an intact airway. Conclusion: A review of the literature reveals that this case of a laryngeal abscess after injection laryngoplasty with Cymetra is the first of its kind. Studies have shown that the use of AlloDerm in the head and neck region is safe, but otolaryngologists need to be cognizant of potential complications when working with this material. [source] Time to reconsider our approach to echogenic intracardiac focus and choroid plexus cystsAUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, Issue 2 2008Michael BETHUNE Ultrasound soft markers are commonly reported at mid-trimester ultrasounds. Soft markers frequently arouse anxiety in the patient, her family, and the referring clinician. Recent publications have raised concerns that this anxiety may be unfounded. The significance of an echogenic intracardiac focus or choroid plexus cyst in particular is no longer certain. It may be time to discard these two markers; especially if they are reported in isolation and in a patient who is otherwise at low risk for aneuploidy. [source] 2241: Principles of genetic counsellingACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA, Issue 2010G HALL Purpose To present the genetic counselling needs of families with inherited eye disease. Methods A presentation on the counselling challenges and ethical dilemmas in genetic services for inherited eye disease using case illustrations and review of research and current literature. Results Genetic counselling for families with inherited eye disease is rapidly advancing with improvements in molecular testing leading to accurate diagnosis and information for families. With increasing patient demand and expectation, families request genetic counselling to understand the inheritance pattern and the risks to themselves and their children. However, the heterogeneity, variable penetrance and overlapping phenotypes make this particularly challenging in genetic eye disease. Genetic counselling is a communication process to provide information about the genetic condition, its inheritance and to facilitate decision-making around genetic testing and reproduction. Genetic counsellors have experience in helping individuals decide and come to terms with results from genetic testing such as pre-symptomatic testing, childhood testing and pre-natal diagnosis. In addition, families are often coping with the psychological burden of progressive blindness and the impact of vision loss and risk to other family members. Recent publications highlight the disparity in specialist service provision for families with inherited eye disease and calls for research and improvements in evidenced-based practice. Conclusion Families with inherited eye disease have complex genetic counselling needs requiring multidisciplinary co-ordination of services for accurate diagnosis, information provision, genetic testing and decision-making, and support and follow-up. [source] Mycophenolate mofetil in uveitisACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA, Issue 2009P NERI Purpose To review the current Literature and to describe the experience of a tertiary referral centre on the use of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) treatment in uveitis. Methods The current literature is reviewed and the experience of a tertiary referral centre is reported. Results The long-lasting remission in several systemic diseases, such as Crohn's disease, severe atopic dermatitis, Wegener's granulomatosis and microscopic polyangioitis, rheumatoid arthritis, pemphigus vugaris, and psoriasis, have been proven. Recent publications have have recently confirmed the satisfactory control of uveitis with MMF in a large cohort of patients. Moreover, the long-term control of cystoid macular oedema (CMO) unresponsive to the traditional therapy has been described, as well as for the choroidal neovascularization (CNV). Conclusion Non-infectious uveitis is one of the leading causes of visual impairment in ophthalmology. Steroids can control such disease, even though a long-term treatment is not recommended: several complications, such as high blood sugar level, osteoporosis, blood cell abnormalities, cataract and glaucoma, can occur. MMF is a reversible, non competitive, selective inhibitor of the de-novo pathway of purine synthesis; mycophenolic acid has a strong effect to Type II isoform of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase enzyme, providing a stronger cytostatic effect on lymphocytes than on other cells types, with minor action to Type I expressed in most other cells. The specific action of MMF on selected targets makes it a promising drug for the control of non-infectious intraocular inflammations. [source] |