bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Minimally invasive cervical microendoscopic laminoforaminotomy
Authors: Coric Domagoj , Adamson Tim
Published: August 2008

Spine surgery has seen parallel interest and development in the areas of motion preservation and minimally invasive surgery. Posterior microendoscopic laminoforaminotomy (MELF) allows for neural decompression while maintaining motion via a minimally invasive approach. This technique shares the advantage of maintenance of motion with arthroplasty, but without the need for instrumentation. Therefore, the procedure is motion preserving, minimally invasive and cost-effective. The ideal indications for posterior MELF include unilateral radiculopathy secondary to “hard disc” or spondylosis, as well as soft disc herniations. The authors present a modified surgical technique for posterior MELF as well as a case study illustrating its synergy with anterior arthroplasty.
Perioperative results following lumbar discectomy: comparison of minimally invasive discectomy and standard microdiscectomy
Authors: German John W. , Adamo Mathew A. , Hoppenot Regis G. , Blossom Jessin H. , Nagle Henry A.
Published: August 2008

Object

Minimally invasive lumbar discectomy is a refinement of the standard open microsurgical discectomy technique. Proponents of the minimally invasive technique suggest that it improves patient outcome, shortens hospital stay, and decreases hospital costs. Despite these claims there is little support in the literature to justify the adoption of minimally invasive discectomy over standard open microsurgical discectomy. In the present study, the authors address some of these issues by comparing the short-term outcomes in patients who underwent first time, single-level lumbar discectomy at L3–4, L4–5, or L5–S1 using either a minimally invasive percutaneous, muscle splitting approach or a standard, open, muscle-stripping microsurgical approach.

Methods

A retrospective chart review of 172 patients who had undergone a first-time, single-level lumbar discectomy at either L3–4, L4–5, or L5–S1 was performed. Perioperative results were assessed by comparing the following parameters between patients who had undergone minimally invasive discectomy and those who received standard open microsurgical discectomy: length of stay, operative time, estimated blood loss, rate of cerebrospinal fluid leak, post-anesthesia care unit narcotic use, need for a physical therapy consultation, and need for admission to the hospital.

Results

Forty-nine patients underwent minimally invasive discectomy, and 123 patients underwent open microsurgical discectomy. At baseline the groups did differ significantly with respect to age, but did not differ with respect to height, weight, sex, body mass index, level of radiculopathy, side of radiculopathy, insurance status, or type of preoperative analgesic use. No statistically significant differences were identified in operative time, rate of cerebrospinal fluid leak, or need for a physical therapy consultation. Statistically significant differences were identified in length of stay, estimated blood loss, postanesthesia care unit narcotic use, and need for admission to the hospital.

Conclusions

In this retrospective study, patients who underwent minimally invasive discectomy were found to have similiar perioperative results as those who underwent open microsurgical discectomy. The differences, although statistically significant, are of modest clinical significance.
Clinical feasibility of minimally invasive cervical laminoplasty
Authors: Benglis David M. , Guest James D. , Wang Michael Y.
Published: August 2008

Minimally invasive approaches to the cervical spine for lateral disc herniation or foraminal stenosis have recently been described. Lower rates of blood loss, decreased narcotic dependence, and less tissue destruction as well as shorter hospital stays are all advantages of utilizing these techniques. These observations can also be realized with a minimal access approach to cervical laminoplasty. Multiple levels of the cervical spine can be treated from a posterior approach with the potential to decrease the incidences of postoperative axial neck pain and kyphotic deformity. In this report the authors present a concise history of the open laminoplasty technique, provide data from previous cadaveric studies (6 cases) along with recent clinical experience for minimally invasive laminoplasty, and describe the advantages and challenges of this novel procedure.
Minimally invasive anterior vertebroplasty for C-2 metastatic lesions
Authors: Rhiew Richard , Manjila Sunil , DeZure Adam , Tabbosha Monir , Guthikonda Murali , Eltahawy Hazem
Published: August 2008

The authors describe a technique for minimally invasive anterior vertebroplasty for treating metastatic disease of the C-2 vertebra and discuss its application in 2 cases. After a 2-cm lateral neck incision is made, blunt dissection is performed toward the anterior inferior endplate of the C-2 vertebra. An 11-gauge needle is introduced through a tubular sheath and tapped into the inferior endplate of C-2, with biplanar fluoroscopy being performed to confirm position. The needle is subsequently advanced across the fracture line and into the odontoid process. Under fluoroscopic guidance, 2 ml of methylmethacrylate is injected into the odontoid process and vertebral body. This method is advantageous as 1) hyperextension of the neck is not performed, 2) the chance of inadvertent neurovascular or submandibular gland injury is minimized, 3) the possibility of cement leakage is decreased, and 4) hemostasis is better achieved under direct vision.
The Mini-Open transpedicular thoracic discectomy: surgical technique and assessment
Authors: Chi John H. , Dhall Sanjay S. , Kanter Adam S. , Mummaneni Praveen V.
Published: August 2008

Object

Thoracic disc herniations can be surgically treated with a number of different techniques and approaches. However, surgical outcomes comparing the various techniques are rarely reported in the literature. The authors describe a minimally invasive technique to approach thoracic disc herniations via a transpedicular route with the use of tubular retractors and microscope visualization. This technique provides a safe method to identify the thoracic disc space and perform a decompression with minimal paraspinal soft tissue disruption. The authors compare the results of this approach with clinical results after open transpedicular discectomy.

Methods

The authors performed a retrospective cohort study comparing results in 11 patients with symptomatic thoracic disc herniations treated with either open posterolateral (4 patients) or mini-open transpedicular discectomy (7 patients). Hospital stay, blood loss, modified Prolo score, and Frankel score were used as outcome variables.

Results

Patients who underwent mini-open transpedicular discectomy had less blood loss and showed greater improvement in modified Prolo scores (p = 0.024 and p = 0.05, respectively) than those who underwent open transpedicular discectomy at the time of early follow-up within 1 year of surgery. However, at an average of 18 months of follow-up, the Prolo score difference between the 2 surgical groups was not statistically significant. There were no major or minor surgical complications in the patients who received the minimally invasive technique.

Conclusions

The mini-open transpedicular discectomy for thoracic disc herniations results in better modified Prolo scores at early postoperative intervals and less blood loss during surgery than open posterolateral discectomy. The authors' technique is described in detail and an intraoperative video is provided.
Minimally invasive thoracoscopic approach for anterior decompression and stabilization of metastatic spine disease
Authors: Kan Peter , Schmidt Meic H.
Published: August 2008

Object

The choices available in the management of metastatic spine disease are complex, and the role of surgical therapy is increasing. Recent studies have indicated that patients treated with direct surgical decompression and stabilization before radiation have better functional outcomes than those treated with radiation alone. The most common anterior surgical approach for direct spinal cord decompression and stabilization in the thoracic spine is open thoracotomy; however, thoracotomy for spinal access is associated with morbidity that can be avoided with minimally invasive techniques like thoracoscopy.

Methods

A minimally invasive thoracoscopic approach was used for the surgical treatment of thoracic and thoracolumbar metastatic spinal cord compression. This technique allows ventral decompression via corpectomy, inter-body reconstruction with expandable cages, and stabilization with an anterolateral plating system designed specifically for minimally invasive implantation. This technique was performed in 5 patients with metastatic disease of the thoracic spine, including the thoracolumbar junction.

Results

All patients had improvement in preoperative symptoms and neurological deficits. No complications occurred in this small series.

Conclusions

The minimally invasive thoracoscopic approach can be applied to the treatment of thoracic and thoracolumbar metastatic spine disease in an effort to reduce access morbidity. Preliminary results have indicated that adequate decompression, reconstruction, and stabilization can be achieved with this technique.
Minimally invasive posterior thoracic fusion
Authors: Smith Justin S. , Ogden Alfred T. , Fessler Richard G.
Published: August 2008

Thoracic spine fusion may be indicated in the surgical treatment of a wide range of pathologies, including trauma, deformity, tumor, and infection. Conventional open procedures for surgical treatment of thoracic spine disease can be associated with significant approach-related morbidity, which has motivated the development of minimally invasive approaches. Thoracoscopy and, later, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery were developed to address diseases of the thoracic cavity and subsequently adapted for thoracic spine surgery. Although video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery has been used to treat a variety of thoracic spine diseases, its relatively steep learning curve and high rate of pulmonary complications have limited its widespread use. These limitations have motivated the development of minimally invasive posterior approaches to address thoracic spine pathology without the added risk of morbidity involved in surgically entering the chest. Many of these advances are ongoing and represent the forefront of minimally invasive spine surgery. As these techniques are developed and applied, it will be important to assess their equivalence or superiority in comparison with standard open techniques using prospective trials. In this paper the authors focus on minimally invasive posterior thoracic procedures that include fusion, and provide a review of the current literature, a discussion of future pathways for development, and case examples. The topic is divided by pathology into sections including trauma, deformity, spinal column tumors, and osteomyelitis.
Informatics and Medicine
Authors: Knoll A. , Mewes H.-W. , Schwaiger M. , Bode A. , Broy M. , Daniel H. , Feussner H. , Gradinger R. , Hauner H. , Höfler H. , Holzmann B. , Horsch A. , Kemper A. , Krcmar H. , Kochs E. F. , Lange R. , Leidl R. , Mansmann U. , Mayr E. W. , Meitinger T. , Molls M. , Navab N. , Nüsslin F. , Peschel C. , Reiser M. , Ring J. , Rummeny E. J. , Schlichter J. , Schmid R. , Wichmann H. E. , Ziegler S. , Kuhn K. A.
Published: August 2008

Objectives: To clarify challenges and research topics for informatics in health and to describe new approaches for interdisciplinary collaboration and education. Methods: Research challenges and possible solutions were elaborated by scientists of two universities using an interdisciplinary approach, in a series of meetings over several months. Results and Conclusion: In order to translate scientific results from bench to bedside and further into an evidence-based and efficient health system, intensive collaboration is needed between experts from medicine, biology, informatics, engineering, public health, as well as social and economic sciences. Research challenges can be attributed to four areas: bioinformatics and systems biology, biomedical engineering and informatics, health informatics and individual healthcare, and public health informatics. In order to bridge existing gaps between different disciplines and cultures, we suggest focusing on interdisciplinary education, taking an integrative approach and starting interdisciplinary practice at early stages of education.

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Medical Informatics Is Interdisciplinary avant la Lettre
Authors: van Bemmel J. H.
Published: August 2008

Objective:
To discuss the elements of interdisciplinary research and to analyze its contribution to (bio)medical informatics.

Method:
Commenting on ‘Informatics and Medicine – From Molecules to Populations‘ from K. A. Kuhn et al. in this issue of Methods of Information in Medicine. Referring to examples of successfully established interdisciplinary research.

Results and Conclusions:
Medical informatics is an interdisciplinary field avant la lettre. Experience with successful interdisciplinary research already exists for many decades: Interdisciplinary research is not a category of research but a consequence of addressing a complex problem in society, involving the collaboration between and methods drawn from multiple disciplines. Because research is people, personal interactions are critical for interdisciplinary research. Collaboration takes extra time to develop, to build consensus and to understand new methodologies, languages, and each other‘s culture. Interdisciplinary research requires leaders with vision and expressive skills. Effective scientific and institutional leadership is critical to the success of interdisciplinary groups. Interdisciplinarity begins in the classroom. Interdisciplinary research cannot be effective without interdisciplinary education. Researchers and teachers should immerse themselves in the culture of other disciplines, learning to explain their work in terms understood by people outside their own discipline. Teams that perform interdisciplinary research should promote collaboration, meet regularly, and recognize that it requires a commitment toward good communication and clear goals. Although much progress is achieved by interdisciplinary research, basic monodisciplinary research is still required to advance the frontiers of scientific knowledge, such as in physics or biology.
Effect of SWNT Defects on the Electron Transfer Properties in P3HT/SWNT Hybrid Materials
Authors: Geng Jianxin , Kong Byung‐Seon , Yang Seung Bo , Youn Sang Cheon , Park Sohyun , Joo Taiha , Jung Hee‐Tae
Published: August 2008

Poly(3‐hexylthiophene) (P3HT) hybrids with single‐walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) were prepared using a series of SWNTs with various defect contents on their surfaces. The hybrids were synthesized by exploiting the π–π interaction between P3HT and the SWNTs, resulting in efficient dispersion of the carbon nanotubes in the P3HT solution. UV‐visible and photoluminescence (PL) spectra showed that the carbon nanotubes quench the PL of P3HT in the hybrids, indicating that electron transfer occurs from photo‐excited P3HT to the SWNTs. This electron transfer from P3HT to carbon nanotubes was disrupted by the presence of defects on the SWNT surfaces. However, the PL lifetime of P3HT in the hybrids was found to be the same as that of pure P3HT in solution, indicating the formation of a ground‐state non‐fluorescent complex of P3HT/SWNTs.
Venous sinus thrombosis leading to stroke in a patient with sickle cell disease on hydroxyurea and high hemoglobin levels: Treatment with thrombolysis
Authors: Sidani Charif A. , Ballourah Walid , El Dassouki Mohamad , Muwakkit Samar , Dabbous Ibrahim , Dahoui Hanan , Al‐Kutoubi Aghiad , Abboud Miguel R.
Published: August 2008

A 21‐year‐old man with homozygous sickle cell disease maintained on hydroxyurea for 1 year developed thrombosis of the superior sagittal, right transverse, and right sigmoid dural sinuses with a large venous infarct. He was successfully treated with endovascular thrombolysis. Investigation did not reveal any inherited or acquired hypercoagulable state. This patient however had consistently elevated hemoglobin levels both at the time of the initial event and on follow up. One year later he developed symptomatic avascular necrosis of the right hip. High hemoglobin levels resulting from hydroxyurea therapy may have contributed to development of complications in this patient. Am. J. Hematol., 2008. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Chemoselective Oxidation of Alcohols by a H2O2–Pt Black System under Organic Solvent‐ and Halide‐Free Conditions
Authors: Kon Yoshihiro , Yazawa Hideaki , Usui Yoko , Sato Kazuhiko
Published: August 2008

Environmentally benign oxidation of allylic alcohols by platinum black catalyst with aqueous hydrogen peroxide to give the corresponding α,β‐unsaturated carbonyl compounds in high yield is presented. Reactions are carried out under organic solvent‐ and halide‐free conditions. The platinum black catalyst is commercially available and is found to be reusable at least seven times before significant loss of catalytic activity. The operation is very simple, even in a hectogram‐scale synthesis, and gives corresponding carbonyl compounds in over 90 % yield. The effective oxidation of benzyl and secondary alcohols are also described.
Spot‐Monitoring zur Ermittlung der thermischen Behaglichkeit in Bürogebäuden unter Berücksichtigung der Lüftungs‐ und Klimatisierungsvarianten
Authors: Kuchen Ernesto , Kühl Lars , Fisch M. Norbert
Published: August 2008

Im Rahmen der energetischen Optimierung von Neubau‐ und Bestands‐Bürogebäuden gewinnt die Einhaltung der thermischen Komfortbedingungen in den Arbeitsräumen eine steigende Bedeutung. Die in den Normen derzeit fehlende Berücksichtigung der Adaption des Nutzerempfindens stellt sich über die gewonnenen Erkenntnisse als wesentliche Einflussgröße der Bewertung der thermischen Behaglichkeit insbesondere in nichtklimatisierten Räumen dar. Das Spot‐Monitoring‐Konzept wird als Kurzzeit‐Messverfahren zur Analyse des thermischen Komforts entwickelt. Das Verfahren zur Ermittlung der neutralen Temperatur wird in Praxistests in 30 Bürogebäuden unterschiedlichen Klimatisierungsgrades evaluiert. Das Messverfahren besteht aus zu verschiedenen Jahreszeiten in jeweils unterschiedlich orientierten Büroräumen durchgeführten Kurzzeitmessungen. Während der Aufnahme der für die Ermittlung der Bewertung des Raumklimas wesentlichen Parameter (Operativtemperatur, Luftgeschwindigkeit, etc.) wird parallel eine Nutzerbefragung zur subjektiven Bewertung des Raumklimazustandes der jeweiligen Person durchgeführt. Die unter Berücksichtung des Nutzerempfindens ermittelte neutrale Temperatur verhält sich proportional zur Veränderung der operativen Temperatur und ist damit nicht konstant. Die Ergebnisse zeigen einen wesentlichen Einfluss der Nutzeranpassung auf die Bewertung der thermischen Behaglichkeit in Räumen.
Erweiterung des Hitzewarnsystems um die Vorhersage der Wärmebelastung in Innenräumen
Authors: Pfafferott Jens , Becker Paul
Published: August 2008

Als eine Anpassungsmaßnahme an den Klimawandel und als direkte Konsequenz aus dem Hitzesommer 2003 wurde in Deutschland ein Hitzewarnsystem (Heat Health Warning System HHWS) aufgebaut. Eine prinzipielle Einschränkung des beim Deutschen Wetterdienst eingesetzten Systems bestand darin, dass nur Aussagen über die Verhältnisse im Freien gemacht werden konnten. Die häufig sehr stark abweichende Innenraumsituation wurde nicht berücksichtigt. Dazu wurde das bestehende Hitzewarnverfahren um ein thermisches Gebäudesimulationsmodell erweitert. Es erlaubt eine Abschätzung der Wärmebelastung in Innenräumen in Abhängigkeit von den vorhergesagten meteorologischen Außenbedingungen. Obwohl sich das Vorhersagemodell aus Praktikabilitätsgründen auf einen “ungünstigen Fall” beschränkt, liefern die Belastungswerte eine bedeutende Information. Das Verfahren wurde im Sommer 2007 im Parallelbetrieb eingesetzt und machte den Zusatznutzen deutlich.
Was bedeutet “Platin”? – Zur Entwicklung von Nachhaltigkeitsbewertungsverfahren
Authors: Gertis Karl , Hauser Gerd , Sedlbauer Klaus , Sobek Werner
Published: August 2008

In der derzeitigen politischen Diskussion über die Klimaveränderung wird der CO2‐Bilanz und dem Energieverbrauch bzw. den mit steigenden Energiepreisen verbundenen Energiekosten eine fast überlastige Bedeutung beigemessen. Umso erfreulicher ist es, dass sich die Bundesregierung mit einem Leitfaden auch der Nachhaltigkeit des Bauens annimmt, welche die Energieeinsparung einschließt, aber weit über diese hinausgeht, und dass sich hierzu im Jahre 2007 – wenn auch im internationalen Vergleich spät – die Deutsche Gesellschaft für nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB) gebildet hat; verspätet deshalb, weil in Großbritannien mit BREEAM bereits 1990 ein relativ ausgereiftes Nachhaltigkeitsbewertungsverfahren bekannt geworden war, auf das in den USA mit LEED 1995 aufgebaut wurde. Die vorliegende Arbeit versucht, “Grundstöcke” für die Nachhaltigkeitsbeurteilung aufzuzeigen, ein Kriterien‐Ordnungssystem aufzubauen und daraus einige Konsequenzen abzuleiten.
Vergleichende Berechnungen des Energieverbrauchs einer Standardfassade und der zur Ausführung gekommenen Fassade für die neue Konzernzentrale der Energie AG in Linz
Authors: Köster Helmut
Published: August 2008

Die Energie AG Oberösterreich hatte sich für den Neubau der Konzernzentrale in Linz (Bild 1) von Beginn des Planungsprozesses an zum Ziel gesetzt, ein energieoptimiertes Gebäude zu erstellen. Weltweit erstmals kommt für ein Bürohochhaus dieser Größe fast der gesamte Energiebedarf aus erneuerbaren Energieträgern. Das Energiekonzept für den “Power Tower” besteht aus den drei Teilen: Gebäudehülle, Haustechnik, Energieaufbringung. Die neue Konzernzentrale wird ohne Fernwärmeanschluss auskommen und auf den Einsatz von fossilen Energieträgern für Heizung und Kühlung verzichten können. Energie wird aus der 700m2 großen Photovoltaikanlage an der Süd‐West‐Fassade erzeugt. Neben verschiedenen energiesparenden Maßnahmen der Wärme‐ und Kältegewinnung kam es besonders darauf an, die Gebäudehülle bezüglich ihres thermischen Verhaltens zu optimieren. Über das neuartige, in die Außenwandkonstruktion integrierte Sonnenschutzsystem berichtet dieser Beitrag.
Electrostatic interactions between hyaluronan and proteins at pH 4: How do they modulate hyaluronidase activity
Authors: Lenormand Hélène , Deschrevel Brigitte , Tranchepain Frédéric , Vincent Jean‐Claude
Published: August 2008

Hyaluronan (HA) hydrolysis catalyzed by hyaluronidase (HAase) is inhibited at low HAase over HA ratio and low ionic strength, because HA forms electrostatic complexes with HAase, which is unable to catalyze hydrolysis. Bovine serum albumin (BSA) was used as a model to study the HA‐protein electrostatic complexes at pH 4. At low ionic strength, there is formation of (i) neutral insoluble complexes at the phase separation and (ii) small positively‐charged or large negatively‐charged soluble complexes whether BSA or HA is in excess. According to the ionic strength, different types of complex are formed. Assays for HA and BSA led to the determination of the stoichiometry of these complexes. HAase was also shown to form the various types of complex with HA at low ionic strength. Finally, we showed that at 0 and 150 mmol L−1 NaCl, BSA competes with HAase in forming complexes with HA and thus induces HAase release resulting in a large increase in the hydrolysis rate. These results, in addition to data in the literature, show that HA–protein complexes, which can exist under numerous and varied conditions of pH, ionic strength and protein over HA ratio, might control the in vivo HAase activity. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Biopolymers 89: 1088–1103, 2008.

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Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription as Targets for Small Organic Molecules
Authors: Berg Thorsten
Published: August 2008

Signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs) are a family of transcription factors that are of central importance for cellular signaling and have therefore emerged as attractive target proteins for cell‐permeable small molecules. This review outlines the basic concept of STAT signaling, the relevance of individual members of the STAT family for cellular signaling and human disease, and generally applicable approaches taken to the identification of small‐molecule inhibitors of STATs.
Reaction Mechanism of Molybdoenzyme Formate Dehydrogenase
Authors: Leopoldini Monica , Chiodo Sandro G. , Toscano Marirosa , Russo Nino
Published: August 2008

Formate dehydrogenase is a molybdoenzyme of the anaerobic formate hydrogen lyase complex of the Escherichia coli microrganism that catalyzes the oxidation of formate to carbon dioxide. The two proposed mechanisms of reaction, which differ in the occurrence of a direct coordination or not of a SeCys residue to the molybdenum metal during catalysis were analyzed at the density functional level in both vacuum and protein environments. Some DF functionals, in addition to the very popular B3LYP one, were employed to compute barrier heights. Results revealed the role played by the SeCys residue in performing the abstraction of the proton from the formate substrate. The computation of the energetic profiles for both mechanisms indicated that the reaction barriers are higher when the selenium is directly coordinated to the metal, whereas less energy is required when SeCys is not a ligand at the molybdenum site.
ChemInform Abstract: Two New Examples of very Short Thallium—Transition Metal Contacts: Tl3Ag3Sb2S6 and Tl3Ag3As2S6.
Authors: Karanovic Ljiljana , Poleti Dejan , Balic‐Zunic Tonci , Makovicky Emil , Grzetic Ivan
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: A New Ternary Nitride La2GaN3: Synthesis and Crystal Structure.
Authors: Chevire Francois , DiSalvo Francis J.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Structure of Ternary Imide Li2Ca(NH)2 and Hydrogen Storage Mechanisms in Amide—Hydride System.
Authors: Wu Hui
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Syntheses and Structures of the Germanides CaNiGe and MgCoGe as well as Chemical Bonding in CaNiGe and CaNi2Ge2.
Authors: Hlukhyy Viktor , Chumalo Nataliya , Zaremba Vasyl' , Faessler Thomas F.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: A Study of the Al‐Rich Part of the Al—Re Alloy System.
Authors: Balanetskyy S. , Grushko B.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Hydrogen Storage in a LiNH2—MgH2 (1:1) System.
Authors: Liu Yongfeng , Zhong Kai , Gao Mingxia , Wang Jianhui , Pan Hongge , Wang Qidong
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: A Polar Oxide ZnSnO3 with a LiNbO3‐Type Structure.
Authors: Inaguma Yoshiyuki , Yoshida Masashi , Katsumata Tetsuhiro
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Ordered Tetragonal Spinel LiMnNbO4 Prepared in Reducing Atmosphere.
Authors: Shukaev I. L. , Pospelov A. A. , Gannochenko A. A.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Transformation of 1,5‐Diphenylpentane‐1,3,5‐trione (I). The Synthesis of Substituted (4H)‐Pyranones, Pyridin‐4(1H)‐ones and 4H‐Pyrano[3,2‐c]pyridin‐4‐ones.
Authors: Zupancic Silvo , Svete Jurij , Stanovnik Branko
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Unusual Intramolecular Cyclization of Adducts of Diphenylacetylene with Hetarenesulfenyl Chlorides.
Authors: Osmanov V. K. , Borisova G. N. , Geronikaki A. , Borisov A. V.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: A Mild, Efficient Method for the Oxidation of α‐Diazo‐β‐hydroxyesters to α‐Diazo‐β‐ketoesters.
Authors: Li Puhui , Majireck Max M. , Korboukh Ilia , Weinreb Steven M.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Olefin Cross‐Metathesis Reactions at Room Temperature Using the Nonionic Amphiphile “PTS”: Just Add Water.
Authors: Lipshutz Bruce H. , Aguinaldo Grant T. , Ghorai Subir , Voigtritter Karl
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Tetrafluoroboric Acid Adsorbed on Silica Gel as a Reusable Heterogeneous Dual‐Purpose Catalyst for Conversion of Aldehydes/Ketones into Acetals/Ketals and Back Again.
Authors: Kumar Dinesh , Kumar Raj , Chakraborti Asit K.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Molybdenum Pentachloride (MoCl5) or Molybdenum Dichloride Dioxide (MoO2Cl2): Advanced Catalysts for Thioacetalization of Heterocyclic, Aromatic and Aliphatic Compounds.
Authors: Goswami Shyamaprosad , Maity Annada C.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: One‐Pot Sequential Cross‐Metathesis/Hydride Reduction: Highly Stereoselective Synthesis of Primary (E)‐Allylic Alcohols from Terminal Olefins.
Authors: Paul Tapas , Sirasani Gopal , Andrade Rodrigo B.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Novel Copper Hydride Promoted 1,3‐Rearrangement of α‐Allenylcyclopropane Systems to Methylenecyclopentenes.
Authors: Hiroi Kunio , Kato Fumiko , Oguchi Takamasa , Saito Shinya , Sone Takanori
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Azo Bond Hydrogenation with Hydrazine, R—NHNH2, and Hydrazobenzene.
Authors: Koppes William M. , Moran Jesse S. , Oxley Jimmie C. , Smith James L.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Facile One‐Pot Synthesis of Poly‐Substituted Phenols from Baylis—Hillman Adducts via [4 + 2] Annulation Protocol.
Authors: Kim Seong Jin , Kim Sung Hwan , Kim Ko Hoon , Kim Jae Nyoung
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Y(NO3)3×6H2O Catalyzed Regioselective Ring Opening of Epoxides with Aliphatic, Aromatic, and Heteroaromatic Amines.
Authors: Bhanushali Mayur J. , Nandurkar Nitin S. , Bhor Malhari D. , Bhanage Bhalchandra M.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: An Efficient Intermolecular BINAM—Copper(I) Catalyzed Ullmann‐Type Coupling of Aryl Iodides/Bromides with Aliphatic Alcohols.
Authors: Naidu Ajay B. , Sekar G.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Silica Gel Supported Phosphorus Pentoxide: A Simple and Efficient Solid‐Supported Reagent for Esterification of Long‐Chain Carboxylic Acids and Their Antimicrobial Screening.
Authors: Rauf Abdul , Gangal Saloni , Sharma Shweta
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Dehydration of β‐Styryl‐β‐hydroxy Esters and Application to the Synthesis of a Neoflavonoid.
Authors: Choi Eui Ta , Kang Kyoung Hee , Lee Min Hee , Park Yong Sun
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Iodine/Aqueous NH4OAc: An Improved Reaction System for Direct Oxidative Conversion of Aldehydes and Alcohols into Nitriles.
Authors: Ren Yi‐Ming , Zhu Yi‐Zhong , Cai Chun
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: A Reliable Route to 1,2‐Diamino‐4,5‐phthalodinitrile.
Authors: Burmester Christian , Faust Ruediger
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Protonation of Homoenolate Equivalents Generated by N‐Heterocyclic Carbenes.
Authors: Maki Brooks E. , Chan Audrey , Scheidt Karl A.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Aerobic Alcohol Oxidation Coupled to Palladium‐Catalyzed Alkene Hydroarylation with Boronic Esters.
Authors: Iwai Yasumasa , Gligorich Keith M. , Sigman Matthew S.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Metal‐Free Uncatalyzed Reduction of α,β‐Unsaturated Ketones Mediated by Hantzsch 1,4‐Dihydropyridine.
Authors: Xu Hua‐Jian , Liu You‐Cheng , Fu Yao
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of New C2‐Symmetric Bis(β‐hydroxy amide) Ligands and Their Applications in the Enantioselective Addition of Alkynylzinc to Aldehydes.
Authors: Hui Xin‐Ping , Yin Chao , Chen Zhi‐Ce , Huang Lu‐Ning , Xu Peng‐Fei , Fan Gui‐Fang
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Preparation of Aza‐Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds via Superelectrophilic Cyclizations.
Authors: Li Ang , Gilbert Thomas M. , Klumpp Douglas A.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Selective Synthesis of 4‐Alkylidene‐β‐lactams and N,N′‐Diarylamidines from Azides and Aryloxyacetyl Chlorides via a Ketenimine‐Participating One‐Pot Cascade Process.
Authors: Yang Yun‐Yun , Shou Wang‐Ge , Hong Deng , Wang Yan‐Guang
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Stereoinduced Cyclization of Acyloxyalkenes Using Iodosylbenzene via a 1,3‐Dioxan‐2‐yl Cation.
Authors: Fujita Morifumi , Suzawa Hiroshi , Sugimura Takashi , Okuyama Tadashi
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Cycloaddition of Benzo[b]thiophene‐S,S‐dioxide — A Route to Substituted Dibenzothiophenes and Dibenzothiophene S,S‐Dioxides.
Authors: Iniesta Jesus , Matsumoto Taisuke , Thiemann Thies
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: SNH Reactions of 3‐Fluoronitroarenes with Chloromethyl Sulfone as the Method for the Construction of 6‐Fluoro‐3‐sulfonylindoles.
Authors: Zhumabaeva G. A. , Kotovskaya S. K. , Perova N. M. , Charushin V. N. , Chupakhin O. N.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Hydroxyl‐Functionalized Ionic Liquid: A Novel Efficient Catalyst for Chemical Fixation of CO2 to Cyclic Carbonate.
Authors: Sun Jian , Zhang Suojiang , Cheng Weiguo , Ren Junyi
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Novel Synthesis of 1,3,5‐Trisubstituted 2‐Pyrazolines Promoted by Chlorotrimethylsilane.
Authors: Xie Zengyang , Bian Xiaoqin , Geng Xin , Li Shuangshuang , Wang Cunde
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Pyrylium Salts in the Synthesis of 2‐Pyrazoline Derivatives and Earlier Unknown Substituted 3,3a,4,7‐Tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5‐a]pyridin‐7‐ones.
Authors: Ukhin L. Yu.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Expedient Synthesis of Pyrazoles Substituted with Amino, Hydroxyl and Thioamide Groups.
Authors: Trofimov Boris A. , Mal'kina Anastasiya G. , Borisova Angela P. , Nosyreva Valentina V. , Shemyakina Olesya A. , Kazheva Olga N. , Shilov Gennadii V. , Dyachenko Oleg A.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Products from Condensation of 1‐(3(4)‐Acetylphenyl)‐4‐carboxy‐2‐pyrrolidinones with o‐Phenylenediamine and Their Properties.
Authors: Voskiene A. , Mickevicius V.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 2‐(3‐Furyl)‐1H‐benzimidazoles from 2‐Phenacyl‐1H‐benzimidazoles.
Authors: Dzvinchuk I. B. , Lozinskii M. O.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Stereoselective Synthesis of Novel (R)‐ and (S)‐5‐Azidomethyl‐2‐oxazolidinones from (S)‐Epichlorohydrin: A Key Precursor for the Oxazolidinone Class of Antibacterial Agents.
Authors: Madhusudhan G. , Reddy G. Om , Rajesh T. , Ramanatham J. , Dubey P. K.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: The Regio‐ and Stereochemistry of 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloaddition of a Chiral Methylenenitrone to 1,2‐Disubstituted Alkenes.
Authors: Ali Shaikh A. , Iman Muhammad Z. N.
Published: August 2008

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and GCP II Inhibitory Activity of 4[4‐(3‐Bromobenzyl)‐5‐hydroxyisoxazol‐3‐yl]benzoic Acid Heterocyclic Analogues.
Authors: Teus M. , Jirgensons A. , Dambrova M. , Mezhapuke R.
Published: August 2008

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