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Computational Electromagnetism and Acoustics
Authors: Hiptmair Ralf , Hoppe Ronald H.W. , Joly Patrick , Langer Ulrich
Published: September 2010

The challenge inherent in the accurate and efficient numerical modeling of wave propagation phenomena is the common grand theme in both computational electromagnetics and acoustics. Many excellent contributions at this Oberwolfach workshop were devoted to this theme and a wide range of numerical techniques and algorithms were mustered to tackle this challenge.

Among these methods boundary integral equation methods received particular attention, both in frequency and time domain. Combined with phase modulation techniques they pave the way for the construction of frequency robust schemes for wave scattering. This is an exciting recent development, which is complemented by the invention of high-order spectral integral equation methods. In parallel, we also witnessed soaring interest in time-domain integral equation methods. The alternative volume based schemes for wave propagation problems can also boast innovations, most notably in the context of plane wave methods.

Though wave propagation is paramount, several other important aspects were addressed during the workshop ranging, among others, from the design of novel Galerkin schemes, asymptotic methods for geometrically singularly perturbed problems, analysis of spectral edge elements, to the design of preconditioners for quasi-static electromagnetics.
Asymptomatic Infection with Visceral Leishmaniasis in a Disease-Endemic Area in Bihar, India
Authors: Topno Roshan K. , Das Vidya N. R. , Ranjan Alok , Pandey Krishna , Singh Dharmender , Kumar Nawin , Siddiqui Niyamat A. , Singh Vijay P. , Kesari Shreekant , Kumar Narendra , Bimal Sanjeev , Kumar Annadurai Jeya , Meena Chetram , Kumar Ranjeet , Das Pradeep
Published: September 2010

A prospective study was carried out in a cohort of 355 persons in a leishmaniasis-endemic village of the Patna District in Bihar, India, to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic persons and rate of progression to symptomatic visceral leishmaniasis (VL) cases. At baseline screening, 50 persons were positive for leishmaniasis by any of the three tests (rK39 strip test, direct agglutination test, and polymerase chain reaction) used. Point prevalence of asymptomatic VL was 110 per 1,000 persons and the rate of progression to symptomatic cases was 17.85 per 1,000 person-months. The incidence rate ratio of progression to symptomatic case was 3.36 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.75–15.01, P = 0.09) among case-contacts of VL compared with neighbors. High prevalence of asymptomatic persons and clinical VL cases and high density of Phlebotomus argentipes sand flies can lead to transmission of VL in VL-endemic areas.
Risk Factors for Clinical Leptospirosis from Western Jamaica
Authors: Keenan John , Ervin Genine , Aung Maung , McGwin Gerald , Jolly Pauline
Published: September 2010

A retrospective, matched case-control study was conducted in Jamaica's Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA). Forty-three individuals developing clinical leptospirosis between January 2005 and December 2007 (i.e., cases) were age and neighborhood matched to 89 controls. Odds ratios (OR) and associated 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and the relative excess risk due to interaction (RERI) were calculated. Cases had increased odds of contact with rodents OR 3.52, goats OR 3.38, and being engaged in outdoor labor OR 5.30. Knowledge of leptospirosis and indoor work was protective, OR 0.39 and OR 0.16, respectively. Positive RERI values were noted for joint exposure to rodents and goats (RERI 5.54), outdoor labor and goats (RERI 6.97), and outdoor labor and rodents (RERI 30.59). Our results suggest a synergistic effect of occupational and environmental exposures on clinical human leptospirosis from the WRHA. Knowledge of the disease and its risk factors allows for protection from the disease.
Malaria Incidence and Prevalence Among Children Living in a Peri-Urban Area on the Coast of Benin, West Africa: A Longitudinal Study
Authors: Nahum Alain , Erhart Annette , Mayé Ambroisine , Ahounou Daniel , van Overmeir Chantal , Menten Joris , van Loen Harry , Akogbeto Martin , Coosemans Marc , Massougbodji Achille , D'Alessandro Umberto
Published: September 2010

Clinical malaria incidence was determined over 18 months in a cohort of 553 children living in a peri-urban area near Cotonou. Three cross-sectional surveys were also carried out. Malaria incidence showed a marked seasonal distribution with two peaks: the first corresponding to the long rainy season, and the second corresponding to the overflowing of Lake Nokoue. The overall Plasmodium falciparum incidence rate was estimated at 84/1,000 person-months, and its prevalence was estimated at over 40% in the two first surveys and 68.9% in the third survey. Multivariate analysis showed that girls and people living in closed houses had a lower risk of clinical malaria. Bed net use was associated with a lower risk of malaria infection. Conversely, children of families owing a pirogue were at higher risk of clinical malaria. Considering the high pyrethroids resistance, indoor residual spraying with either a carbamate or an organophospate insecticide may have a major impact on the malaria burden.
Effectiveness and Feasibility of Active and Passive Case Detection in the Visceral Leishmaniasis Elimination Initiative in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal
Authors: Hirve Siddhivinayak , Singh Shri Prakash , Kumar Narendra , Banjara Megha Raj , Das Pradeep , Sundar Shyam , Rijal Suman , Joshi Anand , Kroeger Axel , Varghese Beena , Thakur Chandreshwar Prasad , Huda M. Mamun , Mondal Dinesh
Published: September 2010

This study analyzed the effectiveness of active case detection (ACD) for new visceral leishmaniasis (VL) cases. ACD detection was carried out using house to house screening in Bangladesh and India and by neighborhood screening around index cases in Nepal. The percent increase of new VL cases through ACD compared to PCD was 6.7–17.1% in India; 38.8% in Nepal; and 60% in Bangladesh. The screening effort was high in India and Bangladesh (house to house screening) compared to Nepal (index case screening). The additional cost per new VL case detected varied: $50 to $106 in India; $172 in Bangladesh; $262 in Nepal depending on the type of screening staff, transport and training costs. The estimated annual VL incidence in the ACD arm ranged from 315–383 in India; 109 in Bangladesh, and 43 per 100,000 in Nepal. The additional effort and cost rises as disease incidence declines or PCD improves.
Lack of Protection of Pre-Immunization with Saliva of Long-Term Colonized Phlebotomus papatasi against Experimental Challenge with Leishmania major and Saliva of Wild-Caught P. papatasi
Authors: Ahmed Sami Ben Hadj , Kaabi Belhassen , Chelbi Ifhem , Derbali Mohamed , Cherni Saifedine , Laouini Dhafer , Zhioua Elyes
Published: September 2010

Immunity to saliva of Phlebotomus papatasi protects against Leishmania major infection as determined by co-inoculation of parasites with salivary gland homogenates (SGHs) of this vector. These results were obtained with long-term colonized female P. papatasi. We investigated the effect of pre-immunization with SGH of long-term colonized P. papatasi against L. major infection co-inoculated with SGH of wild-caught P. papatasi. Our results showed that pre-exposure to SGH of long-term, colonized P. papatasi do not confer protection against infection with L. major co-inoculated with SGH of wild-caught P. papatasi. These preliminary results strongly suggest that the effectiveness of a vector saliva-based vaccine derived from colonized sand fly populations may be affected by inconsistent immune response after natural exposure.
High Prevalence of HBsAg during Pregnancy in Asian Communities at Cayenne Hospital, French Guiana
Authors: Mahamat Aba , Louvel Dominique , Vaz Tania , Demar Magalie , Nacher Mathieu , Djossou Félix
Published: September 2010

We described hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) prevalence among 2,347 pregnant women having delivered at the Cayenne hospital in 2007 according to ethnicity. With 11.0% HBsAg prevalence, Asian women (Hmong and Chinese) were the group with the highest risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) perinatal transmission compared with other ethnic groups.
Mucosal Leishmaniasis and Abnormalities on Computed Tomographic Scans of Paranasal Sinuses
Authors: Camargo Raphael A. , Tuon Felipe F. , Sumi Daniel V. , Gebrim Eloisa M. , Imamura Rui , Nicodemo Antonio C. , Cerri Giovanni G. , Amato Valdir S.
Published: September 2010

Studies evaluating radiologic aspects, local complications, and structural alterations of the paranasal sinus in patients with mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) are lacking. The aim of this study was to analyze alterations of the paranasal sinuses in patients with ML by using computed tomography (CT) scans. This prospective study evaluated 26 patients in Brazil with ML from December 2008 through June 2009. All patients underwent CT scans of the paranasal sinuses. Paranasal thickening was observed in 25 patients (96%). Nasal perforation was observed in 17 patients (65%). Those patients who received re-treatment showed more abnormalities on CT scan than cured patients (P < 0.05). Complications of ML are not limited to the nasal mucosa but extend to the paranasal sinuses. Mucosal thickening, opacified air cells, bony remodeling, and bony thickening caused by inflammatory osteitis of the sinus cavity walls are CT findings suggestive of chronic sinusitis.
Guaroa Virus Infection among Humans in Bolivia and Peru
Authors: Aguilar Patricia V. , Morrison Amy C. , Rocha Claudio , Watts Douglas M. , Beingolea Luis , Suarez Victor , Vargas Jorge , Cruz Cristhopher , Guevara Carolina , Montgomery Joel M. , Tesh Robert B. , Kochel Tadeusz J.
Published: September 2010

Guaroa virus (GROV) was first isolated from humans in Colombia in 1959. Subsequent isolates of the virus have been recovered from febrile patients and mosquitoes in Brazil, Colombia, and Panama; however, association of the virus with human disease has been unclear. As part of a study on the etiology of febrile illnesses in Peru and Bolivia, 14 GROV strains were isolated from patients with febrile illnesses, and 3 additional cases were confirmed by IgM seroconversion. The prevalence rate of GROV antibodies among Iquitos residents was 13%; the highest rates were among persons with occupations such as woodcutters, fisherman, and oil-field workers. Genetic characterization of representative GROV isolates indicated that strains from Peru and Bolivia form a monophyletic group that can be distinguished from strains isolated earlier in Brazil and Colombia. This study confirms GROV as a cause of febrile illness in tropical regions of Central and South America.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Association between Self-Reported Diarrheal Disease and Distance from Home to Water Source
Authors: Wang Xia , Hunter Paul R.
Published: September 2010

The aim of this study was to identify whether there was a relationship between the distance that people have to carry water home and ill health. We conducted a systematic review for papers that reported on the association between diarrheal risk and distance. Six papers were identified for inclusion in the meta-analysis. These were all observational studies, and only two reported effect sizes that adjusted for possible confounding. Multiple different types of water sources supplied the study communities. The combined odds ratio (OR) showed a significant increase in illness risk in people living farther away from their water source (OR = 1.45; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.04–1.68). There is a need for better designed studies to further elucidate the health impacts on having to carry water home.
Enhanced Determination of Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotypes Associated with Invasive Disease in Laos by Using a Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Serotyping Assay with Cerebrospinal Fluid
Authors: Moore Catrin E. , Sengduangphachanh Amphone , Thaojaikong Thaksinaporn , Sirisouk Joy , Foster Dona , Phetsouvanh Rattanaphone , McGee Lesley , Crook Derrick W. , Newton Paul N. , Peacock Sharon J.
Published: September 2010

A prospective hospital-based study was undertaken to define the incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and circulating serotypes in Laos. Of 10,799 patients with hemocultures and 353 patients with cerebrospinal fluid samples, 0.21% and 5.4%, respectively, were positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae, giving a total of 35 IPD patients. We developed a real-time polymerase chain reaction to detect serotypes represented in the 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine. A blinded evaluation comparing serotype as defined by the Quellung reaction versus the polymerase chain reaction demonstrated 100% concordance. The most frequent serotype (n = 33 patients) was 1 (n = 6), followed by serotypes 5, 6A/B/C, 14, and 23F. Serotypes represented in the 7-valent polysaccharide-protein conjugate vaccine (PCV-7) infected 39% of patients, with 73% coverage for the PCV-10 and PCV-13 vaccines. Although the sample size is small, these data suggest that the PCV-7 vaccine may have relatively low efficacy in Laos. Further studies are urgently needed to guide pneumococcal vaccine policy in Laos.
Development, Reliability, and Validity of an Urban Trail Use Survey
Authors: Spruijt-Metz Donna , Wolch Jennifer , Jerrett Michael , Byrne Jason , Hsieh Stephanie , Myles Ranell , Xie Bin , Wang Lili , Chou Chih-Ping , Reynolds Kim D.
Published: September 2010

Purpose.

To evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Research on Urban Trail Environments (ROUTES) Trail Use Questionnaire.

Design.

Test-retest reliability was assessed by repeated measures (study 1); validity was assessed by comparing reported trail use to self-reported and objectively measured physical activity (PA) levels (study 2).

Setting.

Study 1: a religious institution situated near a Los Angeles trail. Study 2: 1-mile buffer zones surrounding three urban trails (Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles).

Subjects.

Thirty-four adults between 40 and 60 years of age (10 men and 24 women) completed the ROUTES questionnaire twice (study 1). Study 2 participants were 490 adults (48% female and 73% white), mean age 48 years.

Measures.

Trail use for recreation and transportation purposes, time and distance spent on trails, and characteristics of the trail and other trail users. PA was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and accelerometry.

Analyses.

Pearson correlation coefficients and κ statistics were used for test-retest reliability for continuous and categorical variables, respectively. Generalized linear models were used to evaluate hypotheses on PA comparing trail users and nonusers.

Results.

Test-retest statistics were acceptable (κ = .57, r 5 .66). Validity was supported by correlations between indices of trail use with self-reported PA and accelerometry, and significant group differences between trail users and nonusers in PA levels.

Conclusions.

The ROUTES Trail Use Questionnaire demonstrated good reliability and validity.
Latino Women's Spiritual Beliefs Related to Health
Authors: Jurkowski Janine M. , Kurlanska Courtney , Ramos Blanca M.
Published: September 2010

Purpose.

This study employed qualitative research to describe the relationship between spirituality and overall health among a sample of Latino women. A framework is presented for understanding this complex relationship.

Design.

Findings are presented from a qualitative analysis of six 1.5-hour focus group sessions.

Setting.

The research was conducted among Latino women living in Chicago, Illinois, and Northeastern New York communities. We employed a community-based participatory research approach in which community members were active participants throughout the research process.

Subjects.

Subjects were 47 Latino women 31 to 81 years, all of whom were Christian and the majority (43%) of whom had less than a high school education. Twenty-seven percent reported having high school diplomas, and the same percentage reported at least some college. Of the women who answered the questions, one did not have health insurance, 69% had public health insurance, and 29% had private health insurance.

Measures.

Grounded theory using selective coding was employed to understand the relationship between spirituality and health and to develop the conceptual framework.

Results.

Spirituality was expressed as a vital component of health, and the belief in a need for balance of physical, mental, and spiritual health was described. An active and a passive relationship between spirituality and health emerged, with active being most common. Asking God for help or faith as a coping strategy were subdomains of the active relationship, and God responsible for health fell under the passive domain. These relationship types influenced beliefs about participation in one's own health.

Conclusion.

The findings that emerged contribute to an understanding of how spirituality plays a role in health beliefs among Latino women, which has implications for health promotion research and program development for addressing health disparities.
Route Preferences among Adults in the near Market for Bicycling: Findings of the Cycling in Cities Study
Authors: Winters Meghan , Teschke Kay
Published: September 2010

Purpose.

To provide evidence about the types of transportation infrastructure that support bicycling.

Design.

Population-based survey with pictures to depict 16 route types.

Setting.

Metro Vancouver, Canada.

Subjects.

1402 adult current and potential cyclists, i.e., the “near market” for cycling (representing 31% of the population).

Measures.

Preference scores for each infrastructure type (scale from − 1, very unlikely to use, to +1, very likely to use); current frequency of use of each infrastructure type (mean number of times/y).

Analyses.

Descriptive statistics across demographic segments; multiple linear regression.

Results.

Most respondents were likely or very likely to choose to cycle on the following broad route categories: off-street paths (71%–85% of respondents); physically separated routes next to major roads (71%); and residential routes (48%–65%). Rural roads (21%–49%) and routes on major streets (16%–52%) were least likely to be chosen. Within the broad categories, routes with traffic calming, bike lanes, paved surfaces, and no on-street parking were preferred, resulting in increases in likelihood of choosing the route from 12% to 37%. Findings indicate a marked disparity between preferred cycling infrastructure and the route types that were currently available and commonly used.

Conclusion.

This study provides evidence for urban planners about bicycling infrastructure designs that could lead to an increase in active transportation.
Comparing the Effectiveness of Computerized Adverse Drug Event Monitoring Systems to Enhance Clinical Decision Support for Hospitalized Patients
Authors: Petratos G. N. , Kim Y. , Evans R. S. , Williams S. D. , Gardner R. M.
Published: September 2010

Objective: Performance of computerized adverse drug event (ADE) monitoring of electronic health records through a prospective ADE Monitor and ICD9-coded clinical text review operating independently and simultaneously on the same patient population for a 10-year period are compared. Requirements are compiled for clinical decision support in pharmacy systems to enhance ADE detection.

Methods: A large tertiary care facility in Utah, with a history of quality improvement using its advanced hospital information system, was leveraged in this study. ICD9-based review of clinical charts (ICD9 System) was compared quantitatively and qualitatively to computer-assisted pharmacist-verified ADEs (ADE Monitor). The capture-recapture statistical method was applied to the data to determine an estimated prevalence of ADEs.

Results: A total estimated ADE prevalence of 5.53% (13,420/242,599) was calculated, with the ICD9 system identifying 2,604 or 19.4%, and the ADE monitor 3,386 or 25.2% of all estimated ADEs. Both methods commonly identified 4.9% of all estimated ADEs and matched 62.0% of the time, each having its strength in detecting a slightly different domain of ADEs. 70% of the ADE documentation in the clinical notes was found in the discharge summaries.

Conclusion: Coupled with spontaneous reporting, computerized methods account for approximately half of all ADEs that can currently be detected. To enhance ADE monitoring and patient safety in a hospitalized setting, pharmacy information systems should incorporate prospective structuring and coding of the text in clinical charts and using that data alongside computer-generated alerts of laboratory results and drug orders. Natural language processing can aid computerized detection by automating the coding, in real-time, of physician text from clinical charts so that decision support rules can be created and applied. New detection strategies and enhancements to existing systems should be researched to enhance the detection of ADEs since approximately half are not currently detected.
Written records of historical tsunamis in the northeastern South China Sea – challenges associated with developing a new integrated database
Authors: Lau A. Y. A. , Switzer A. D. , Dominey-Howes D. , Aitchison J. C. , Zong Y.
Published: September 2010

Abstract. Comprehensive analysis of 15 previously published regional databases incorporating more than 100 sources leads to a newly revised historical tsunami database for the northeastern (NE) region of the South China Sea (SCS) including Taiwan. The validity of each reported historical tsunami event listed in our database is assessed by comparing and contrasting the information and descriptions provided in the other databases. All earlier databases suffer from errors associated with inaccuracies in translation between different languages, calendars and location names. The new database contains 205 records of "events" reported to have occurred between AD 1076 and 2009. We identify and investigate 58 recorded tsunami events in the region. The validity of each event is based on the consistency and accuracy of the reports along with the relative number of individual records for that event. Of the 58 events, 23 are regarded as "valid" (confirmed) events, three are "probable" events and six are "possible". Eighteen events are considered "doubtful" and eight events "invalid". The most destructive tsunami of the 23 valid events occurred in 1867 and affected Keelung, northern Taiwan, killing at least 100 people. Inaccuracies in the historical record aside, this new database highlights the occurrence and geographical extent of several large tsunamis in the NE SCS region and allows an elementary statistical analysis of annual recurrence intervals. Based on historical records from 1951–2009 the probability of a tsunami (from any source) affecting the region in any given year is relatively high (33.4%). However, the likelihood of a tsunami that has a wave height >1 m, and/or causes fatalities and damage to infrastructure occurring in the region in any given year is low (1–2%). This work indicates the need for further research using coastal stratigraphy and inundation modeling to help validate some of the historical accounts of tsunamis as well as adequately evaluate the recurrence intervals of tsunamis along the now heavily developed coastlines of the region.
Synthesis and Antioxidant Activity of New Pyridines Containing Gallate Moieties
Authors: El‐Ebiary Nora M. A. , Swellem Randa H. , Mossa Abdel‐Tawab H. , Nawwar Galal A. M.
Published: September 2010

Pyridines containing the galloyl moiety have been prepared utilizing 4‐acetyl pyrogallol. In addition, fused pyridines were synthesized from the obtained pyridines via further chemical transformations. The results indicated that compound 4a showed stronger DPPH scavenging activity than the other compounds, and the scavenging effect decreased in the following order 4a > t‐BHQ > 2a > 2b > 3a > 3b > 4b. Accordingly, other antioxidant assays were conducted for 4a. The results suggested that compound 4a could be a good antioxidant candidate. The absence of mortality of rats receiving 5000 mg/kg body weight of 4a as single oral dose may indicate that it could be a safe antioxidant and may be used for further studies.

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Zinc and reproduction: effects of zinc deficiency on prenatal and early postnatal development
Authors: Uriu‐Adams Janet Y. , Keen Carl L.
Published: September 2010

A large body of evidence supports the concept that human pregnancy outcome is significantly influenced by the nutritional status of the mother. The consumption of “poor diets” has been associated with an increased risk for pregnancy complications, including gross structural birth defects, prematurity, low birth weight, and an increased risk for neurobehavioral and immunological abnormalities after birth. Forty‐four years ago, zinc deficiency in mammals was shown to be teratogenic. Maternal zinc deficiency produces effects ranging from infertility and embryo/fetal death, to intrauterine growth retardation and teratogenesis. Postnatal complications of maternal zinc deficiency can also occur, and include behavioral abnormalities, impaired immunocompetence, and an elevated risk for high blood pressure in the offspring. It has been suggested that developmental zinc deficiency in humans can present a significant challenge to the conceptus, increasing the risk for numerous defects. Developmental zinc deficiency can occur through multiple pathways, and the concept that acute phase response‐induced changes in maternal zinc metabolism may be a common cause of embryonic and fetal zinc deficiency is presented. Potential mechanisms underlying the teratogenic effects of zinc deficiency are reviewed. The potential value of maternal zinc supplementation in high risk pregnancies is discussed.Birth Defects Res (Part B)89:313–325, 2010. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Thermophilic laccase from xerophyte species Opuntia vulgaris
Authors: Kumar Gali Nirmal , Srikumar Kotteazeth
Published: September 2010

Two laccase temperature isoforms capable of oxidizing phenolic compounds to quinones were isolated and purified to homogeneity from the cladodes of the xerophyte species Opuntia vulgaris. These catalytically active proteins exhibit apparent molecular masses of 137 and 90 kDa. Under reducing conditions, both isoforms yielded a subunit molecular mass of 43 kDa, suggesting that the enzyme is a multimer of the 43 kDa subunit. The 137 kDa isoform when heated at 80°C for 3min generated three polypeptide bands on activity stained polyacrylamide gels exhibiting 137, 90 and 43 kDa molecular forms. All isoforms of the enzyme exhibited an optimum pH of 10 when 2,6‐dimethoxyphenol was used as a substrate. The optimum temperature of the 137 kDa enzyme form was noted to be 80°C and that of the 90 kDa enzyme form was 70°C. Denaturation kinetics of both the laccase isoforms carried out at their respective optimum temperatures for 30 min exhibited enzyme activity in excess of their t1/2 values throughout the assay period. The Km for the 137 kDa form was determined to be 2.2 ± 0.3 mm and the Vmax was 2.8 ± 0.2 IU/mL. These high temperature stable laccase isoforms having alkaline pH optima can find significant industrial use. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Rapid ultraperformance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry method for quantification of oxcarbazepine and its metabolite in human plasma
Authors: Bhatt Mitesh , Shah Sanjay , Shivprakash
Published: September 2010

A rapid and sensitive ultraperformance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry assay was developed for the simultaneous analysis of oxcarbazepine and its main metabolite in human plasma. The assay involves a simple solid‐phase extraction procedure of 0.3 mL of human plasma and analysis was performed on a triple‐quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer in multiple reaction monitoring mode via electrospray ionization. Separation was achieved on an Acquity UPLC™ BEH C18 column (50 × 2.1 mm, i.d., 1.7 µm) with isocratic elution at a flow‐rate of 0.25 mL/min and imipramine was used as the internal standard. The standard calibration curve was linear over the range 9.580–5070.205 ng/mL for oxcarbazepine (OXC) and 19.444–10290.800 ng/mL for 10,11‐dihydro‐10‐hydroxycarbamazepine (MHD), expressed by the linear correlation coefficient r2, which was better than 0.995 for OXC and MHD. The intra‐ and inter‐day precision and accuracy of the quality control samples were within 10.0%. The recoveries were 81.0, 89.6 and 66.6% for OXC, MHD and imipramine, respectively. The total run time was 1.5 min only for each sample, which makes it possible to analyze more than 350 samples per day. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ChemInform Abstract: Isomerization of PO‐ 3×(H2O)n Clusters to H2PO‐ 4×(H2O)n‐1: Transition States and Barrier Heights
Authors: MA B. , XIE Y. , SHEN M. , VON RAGUE SCHLEYER P. , SCHAEFER H. F. III
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of Beryllium Atoms with Hydrogen. Matrix Infrared Spectra of Novel Product Molecules.
Authors: TAGUE T. J. JUN. , ANDREWS L.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Electrochemical Intercalation of Oxygen in La2NiO4+x (0 ≤ x . ltoreq. 0.145).
Authors: DICARLO J. F. , YAZDI I. , BHAVARAJU S. , JACOBSON A. J.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Osmium Tetrafluoride Dioxide, cis‐OsO2F4.
Authors: CHRISTE K. O. , DIXON D. A. , MACK H. G. , OBERHAMMER H. , PAGELOT A. , SANDERS J. C. P. , SCHROBILGEN G. J.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Structure of 1,1,3,3,5,5‐Hexaphenyl‐1,3,5‐trisiloxane‐1,5‐diol
Authors: BEHBEHANI H. , BRISDON B. J. , MAHON M. F. , MOLLOY K. C. , MAZHAR M.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Receptors for Oxo Acids: Effects of Intra‐Ion‐Pair Hydrogen Bonding on Acid‐Base Equilibria.
Authors: MANABE K. , OKAMURA K. , DATE T. , KOGA K.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Optically Active 4‐Hydroxymandelic Acid and Derivatives via Regio‐ and Stereoselective Friedel‐Crafts Alkylation.
Authors: BIGI F. , SARTORI G. , MAGGI R. , CANTARELLI E. , GALAVERNA G.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Regio‐ and Enantioselective Hydrosilylation of 1‐Arylalkenes by Use of Palladium‐MOP Catalyst.
Authors: UOZUMI Y. , KITAYAMA K. , HAYASHI T.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Directed Metalation/Ligand Coupling Approach to the Enantioselective Synthesis of 1,1′‐Binaphthyls.
Authors: BAKER R. W. , POCOCK G. R. , SARGENT M. V. , TWISS E.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Chiral Phosphorus Ligands for the Asymmetric Conjugate Addition of Organocopper Reagents.
Authors: ALEXAKIS A. , FRUTOS J. , MANGENEY P.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Two Enantioselective Syntheses of the Diol Precursor of the Biologically Most Active Isomer of an Insect Growth Regulator.
Authors: BUSER H.‐P. , SPINDLER F.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: New Strategies for Enantioselective Syntheses of 1‐Alkyl‐ and 1,4‐ Dialkyl‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydroisoquinolines: Diastereoselective Additions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles to Isoquinoline Mediated by an Easily Resolved and Recycled Chiral Transition Metal Auxiliary.
Authors: RICHTER‐ADDO G. B. , KNIGHT D. A. , DEWEY M. A. , ARIF A. M. , GLADYSZ J. A.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Synthesis by Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Prochiral Dienol Diacetate.
Authors: DUHAMEL P. , RENOUF P. , CAHARD D. , YEBGA A. , POIRIER J.‐M.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Effect of Substituents on Phenol‐isocyanate Reaction
Authors: KOTHANDARAMAN H. , NASAR A. S.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: The Reaction of Perfluoro‐2,5‐diazahexane‐2,5‐dioxyl with Alkenes.
Authors: GREEN M. J. , TIPPING A. E.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Free‐Radical Approach to the Synthesis of Fluorine‐Substituted Cyclic Compounds. Cyclization Reactions of Trifluoromethyl‐ and Difluoromethylene‐Substituted Carbon Radicals.
Authors: MORIKAWA T. , UEJIMA M. , KOBAYASHI Y. , TAGUCHI T.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Regioselective Free Radical Cyclization: A General Method for the Synthesis of the Spiro(4.4)nonane System of Fredericamycin A.
Authors: RAO A. V. R. , SINGH A. K. , REDDY K. M. , RAVIKUMAR K.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Novel Photoreductive Cyclization of 1‐Aryl‐2‐methylpropane‐1,3‐diones.
Authors: YOSHIOKA M. , ISHIZUKA N. , SANO A. , KUWABARA S. , YOKOMORI Y. , HASEGAWA T.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Photorearrangements of Acyclic Conjugated Enynes: A Photochemical Analogue of the Bergman Rearrangement.
Authors: ZHENG M. , DIRICO K. J. , KIRCHHOFF M. M. , PHILLIPS K. M. , CUFF L. M. , JOHNSON R. P.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Photochemical Electrocyclization of Perfluoro‐E,Z,E‐4,5‐dimethyl‐2,4,6‐ octatriene.
Authors: DOLBIER W. R. JUN. , PALMER K. W.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Electrochemical Reduction Behavior of 1‐Amino‐9,10‐anthraquinone
Authors: REDDY G. S. , REDDY C. R. , REDDY S. J.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Highly Effective PQQ Inhibition by Alkynyl and Aryl Mono‐ and Diiodonium Salts.
Authors: GALLOP P. M. , PAZ M. A. , FLUECKIGER R. , STANG P. J. , ZHDANKIN V. V. , TYKWINSKI R. R.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Interaction of Perfluorocarbons with Carbon.
Authors: WEIGERT F. J.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Chemical and Electrochemical Synthesis of Some Substituted N,N′‐Diacyl‐ p‐phenylenediamines.
Authors: SUPRINA M. , VORKAPIC‐FURAC J.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: 1,ω‐Perfluoroalkylation of Aromatics via Bis‐Decarboxylation of Perfluorodicarboxylic Acids with XeF2.
Authors: BREL V. K. , UVAROV V. I. , ZEFIROV N. S. , STANG P. J. , CAPLE R.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Palladium Catalyzed Chemoselective Cleavage of β‐Propargyloxy‐. alpha.,β‐Unsaturated Esters: Approach to γ‐Protected Hydroxy‐β‐Ketoesters.
Authors: SARIN G. S.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: 1,1,4,4‐Tetranitro‐2,3‐butanediol and Its Derivatives. Part 5. Reaction of 1,1,4,4‐Tetranitro‐2,3‐butanediol with N‐(Methoxymethyl)‐2‐ fluoro‐2,2‐dinitroethylamine. Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 1,12‐ Difluoro‐1,1,3,5,5,8,8,10,12,12‐decanitro‐3,10‐diazadodecane‐6,7‐diol Dinitrate.
Authors: FEDOROV B. S. , GOLOVINA N. I. , ARAKCHEEVA V. V. , SHILOV G. V. , ATOVMYAN L. O.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: An Efficient Electrophile‐Assisted Homoconjugate Addition of Triphenylphosphine to a Cyclopropyl Ketone.
Authors: LEE P. H. , KIM J. S. , HAN I.‐S.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Studies on Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Some New Thiophenol Derivatives.
Authors: BHATT K. N. , DAVE A. M. , DESAI N. C. , UNDAVIA N. K. , TRIVEDI P. B.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Novel Sulfimides.
Authors: KOHRT E. , HARTKE K.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Local Anesthetic Activity of Some Derivatives of N,N‐ Diethyl‐2‐(2‐alkoxyphenylcarbamoyloxy)bornan‐3‐ylmethylammonium Chlorides.
Authors: GREGAN F. , KETTMANN V. , NOVOMESKY P. , RACANSKA E. , SVEC P.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Enantiomerically Pure (S)‐(‐)‐Propranolol from Sorbitol.
Authors: VELOO R. A. , KOOMEN G.‐J.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Simple Synthesis of Substituted 3‐Oxabicyclo(3.1.0)hexan‐2‐ones and Their Rearrangement in the Presence of Lithium Iodide.
Authors: KASATKIN A. N. , KULAK A. N. , BIKTIMIROV R. KH. , TOLSTIKOV G. A. , SHITIKOVA O. V. , SULTANMURATOVA V. R.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Studies on Formazans: Preparation and Antimicrobial Activity of 2‐ Phenyl‐3‐(α‐(p‐arsenophenyl/phenylazo)substituted‐benzalamino) indole.
Authors: TRIVEDI B. H. , SHAH V. H.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Selective Electrochemical Thiocyanation of Indoles.
Authors: MISHRA S. C. , MISRA R. A. , RUPAINWAR D. C.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of 2‐Amino‐1‐azaazulenes with Diphenylcyclopropenone.
Authors: ABE N. , KAKEHI A.
Published: September 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Monoacetoxylation of Methylenedioxy Groups in Dimethyl 4,4′‐Dimethoxy‐ 2,3,2′,3′‐bismethylenedioxy‐1,1′‐biphenyl‐6,6′‐dicarboxylate with Lead Tetraacetate.
Authors: KIMURA M. , MATSUOKA Y. , HOSAKA K.
Published: September 2010

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