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Non‐hodgkin's lymphoma in children: Correlation of CNS disease with initial presentation
Authors: Hutter John J. , Favara Blaise E. , Nelson Michael , Holton Charlene P. 
Published: July 2010

AbstractThe clinical and histopathological findings in 26 children with non‐Hodgkin's lymphoma without initial marrow involvement are reviewed. A marked male predominance similar to that observed in previous series was noted. Biopsy material was classified according to the recommendations of Rappaport in 22 cases. All have diffuse lymphomas, and 16 of 22 patients had diffuse, poorly‐differentiated, lymphocytic lymphoma. Twelve of 26 patients had involvement of the mediastinum as part of their initial presentation. Of these 12, 5 developed lymphomatous involvement of the central nervous system prior to the development of leukemic transformation of the bone marrow. This observation suggests that prophylactic therapy against CNS relapse be considered for children with mediastinal non‐Hodgkin's lymphoma, even in the absence of initial marrow involvement.
Prognostic factors in osteosarcoma: A review of 20 years' experience at the university of pittsburgh health center hospitals
Authors: Scranton Pierce E. , Decicco Frank A. , Totten Robert S. , Yunis Eduardo J. 
Published: July 2010

AbstractThe histologic and clinical characteristics of 54 patients with osteosarcoma are reviewed. The association of rapid linear bone growth with the occurrence of this tumor is confirmed, and evidence for increased growth in these adolescent patients is presented. A significant increase in female survival is seen in this study, and the literature relevant to gender and survival is reviewed. A histologic characterization of six predominant tumor patterns is presented with correlation to survival. Increased survival is seen with two specific histologic patterns, but there is great variability in the histology and sampling of osteosarcomas, and the series is small.
“Skip” metastases in osteosarcoma
Authors: Enneking W. F. , Kagan A. 
Published: July 2010

AbstractCareful study of 40 cases of osteosarcoma without evidence of multifocal disease, pulmonary metastasis, or history of exposure to predisposing factors has given histologic evidence of microscopic foci of osteosarcoma separate from the primary focus of osteogenic sarcoma. These “skip” lesions are to all pathologic examination completely separate from the primary focus of osteogenic sarcoma. They are more often found proximal to the primary, both intraosseously and transarticularly. Histologically, these “skips” represent areas of osteosarcoma which in many cases are a less‐differentiated form of the tumor. The natural history of such tumors with “skips” following ablative surgery is an increased incidence of local recurrence and subsequent pulmonary metastases.
Successful control of systemic aspergillus niger infections in two patients with acute leukemia
Authors: Gercovich Felipe G. , Richman Stephen P. , Rodriguez Victorio , Luna Mario , McCredie Kenneth B. , Bodey Gerald P. 
Published: July 2010

AbstractThe diagnosis and successful control of systemic Aspergillus niger infection in 2 adult patients with acute leukemia is reported. During induction therapy, the first patient developed pulmonary infiltrates, skin lesions and abnormal liver function tests. Aspergillus niger was found on skin and liver biopsy. This patient was successfully treated with Amphotericin B and granulocyte transfusions and he remains in remission. The second patient developed a pneumonitis and adynamic ileus with positive sputum and stool cultures for Aspergillus niger. The infection only responded to Amphotericin B and granulocyte transfusions and the leukemia to cytoreductive chemotherapy. The patient later relapsed and died after a febrile illness. Fungi morphologically consistent with Aspergillus were found in the liver at autopsy. Infection with A. niger is rare even in this patient population; however fungal infections have become an increasing problem. The need for a high index of suspicion, especially when an infection is unresponsive to antibacterial antibiotics, the various diagnostic tools, and the need for aggressive therapy are stressed. Amphotericin B is the chemotherapy of choice but may be insufficient in a severely neutropenic host where the simultaneous use of granulocyte transfusions might be lifesaving.
The neuronal organization of a unique cerebellar specialization: The valvula cerebelli of a mormyrid fish
Authors: Shi Zhigang , Zhang Yueping , Meek Johannes , Qiao Jiantian , Han Victor Z. 
Published: July 2010

AbstractPhotomicrograph of a Golgi cell from the valvular ridge of the cerebellum of a mormyrid fish (Gnathonemus petersii). The cell was filled with neurobiotin in a transverse slice of the valvular ridges and the neurobiotin was revealed with red fluorescent dye. Nissl counterstaining is shown in green. The cell was photographed in a slice of 200 μm using a confocal laser scanning microscope. The cell body is located in the basal region of the ganglionic layer. Several smooth primary dendrites arise from the molecular side of the soma and give off secondary and tertiary branches irregularly. The dendrites become thinner and smoother as they extend further into the molecular layer. The thick axon arises from the granular layer side of the soma and projects into the granular layer where it branches extensively. En passant synaptic boutons are visible on the axonal branches. The large ball‐like ending of the main axon is probably a cut branch of the axon at the edge of the slice. J. Comp. Neurol. 509:449–473, 2008. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
The development of color metrics
Authors: Richter Manfred 
Published: July 2010

AbstractOn the occasion of the presentation of the Deane B. Judd‐AIC Award to the author, he gave a historical survey of how color metrics developed from its origin to its present state of an independent and fascinating science. Only the most important stages of this development could be discussed; it was difficult to confine the scope of the presentation reasonably. Therefore, it was necessary to consider only those publications and personalities far enough removed in time to allow a retrospective, fair judgment of their importance. Most of the author's living colleagues in color metrics could not be mentioned, but this does not imply any evaluation of their recent publications or research, or deny any important future progress.
The real value of a tio2 pigment
Authors: Berenson Mark E. 
Published: July 2010

AbstractA titanium dioxide )TiO2( pigment's ease of dispersion in a plastic may well be the key to its true value as a colorant. The difference between an easy‐dispersing pigment and one that is very difficult to disperse can sometimes mean the difference between profit and loss. Most difficult‐to‐disperse pigments can be forced to disperse by adding dispersants, or by other steps that inevitably result in increases in the real cost of a manufactured part. By contrast, easy‐to‐disperse pigments can be processed faster, with lower reject rates and fewer maintenance problems than their more difficult‐to‐disperse counterparts; finished parts tend to be more uniform and consistent from lot to lot and from day to day. Important considerations in the selection and development of a meaningful dispersion test, as the basis for discriminating between pigments that are easy and difficult to disperse, are discussed in this article, and a property called “processability” is introduced in an attempt to quantify the effects of dispersibility on the final cost of pigmenting plastic products.
Color in architecture
Authors: Vosbeck R. Randall 
Published: July 2010

AbstractThe use of color characterized architecture in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, in medieval cathedrals, and in the baroque, rococo, and even Victorian periods. Color was, to a great extent, banished in American architecture during the first third of the 20th Century and, after a brief revival of decoration in the 1930s, again during the second third up until the middle 1970s. Since then, however, the use of color in architecture has greatly accelerated, impelled by spiraling costs of construction, the energy crisis, and concern for conservation of limited resources and the environment.
What it means to be sorry: The power of apology in mediation
Authors: Schneider Carl D. 
Published: July 2010

AbstractThe importance of apology as acknowledgment of injury is familiar in some forms of mediation, including victim‐offender mediation, but it has been much less understood in divorce mediation. The act of apology represents one of the core reparative opportunities in damaged relations. But it's not easy. This article describes the opportunity that apology presents, the difficulty we have in seizing that opportunity, and the role that third parties can play in inviting apology. It identifies (1) what is involved in a genuine apology, including three essential components; (2) the place of apology in mediation, including recognizing it as an acknowledgment of injury and identifying how to assist clients in offering an apology; and (3) the relation of apology to the adversarial system.
Challenges of Electric Swing Adsorption for CO2 Capture
Authors: Grande Carlos A. , Ribeiro Rui P. P. L. , Rodrigues Alírio E. 
Published: July 2010

AbstractThis work focuses on the application of electric swing adsorption (ESA) as a selective postcombustion technique to capture and concentrate CO2 from flue gases of power plants. The initial application should be the capture of CO2 from flue gases of combined cycle natural gas (NGCC) power plants: the CO2 content ranges from 3–5 %, with up to 12 % of oxygen. Several challenges to deploy this process for a large‐scale application are pointed out. Materials such as amine‐modified resins or zeolites should be good candidates for this process (indirect ESA) because they exhibit good loadings at low partial pressures of CO2. The process design should take into account the temperature increase due to adiabatic operation, pushing the effective loadings to values around 20 % of maximum loading. Several process operations are suggested in order to improve the CO2 purity and recovery and also to integrate the ESA process with other sources of heat, which may have an important impact in energy consumption.
Highly Selective Amino Acid Salt Solutions as Absorption Liquid for CO2 Capture in Gas–Liquid Membrane Contactors
Authors: Simons Katja , Nijmeijer Kitty , Mengers Harro , Brilman Wim , Wessling Matthias 
Published: July 2010

AbstractThe strong anthropogenic increase in the emission of CO2 and the related environmental impact force the developments towards sustainability and carbon capture and storage (CCS). In the present work, we combine the high product yields and selectivities of CO2 absorption processes with the advantages of membrane technology in a membrane contactor for the separation of CO2 from CH4 using amino acid salt solutions as competitive absorption liquid to alkanol amine solutions. Amino acids, such as sarcosine, have the same functionality as alkanol amines (e.g., monoethanolamine=MEA), but in contrast, they exhibit a better oxidative stability and resistance to degradation. In addition, they can be made nonvolatile by adding a salt functionality, which significantly reduces the liquid loss due to evaporation at elevated temperatures in the desorber. Membrane contactor experiments using CO2/CH4 feed mixtures to evaluate the overall process performance, including a full absorption/desorption cycle show that even without a temperature difference between absorber and desorber, a CO2/CH4 selectivity of over 70 can be easily achieved with the sarcosine salt solution as absorption liquid. This selectivity reaches values of 120 at a temperature difference between absorber and desorber of 35 °C, compared to a value of only 60 for MEA under the same conditions. Although CO2 permeance values are somewhat lower than the values obtained for MEA, the results clearly show the potential of amino acid salt solutions as competitive absorption liquids for the energy efficient removal of CO2. In addition, due to the low absorption of CH4 in sarcosine compared to MEA, the loss of CH4 is reduced and significantly higher CH4 product yields can be obtained.
Analytical comparison of reversed nested Miller frequency compensation techniques
Authors: Grasso Alfio Dario , Marano Davide , Palumbo Gaetano , Pennisi Salvatore 
Published: July 2010

AbstractIn this paper, novel and previously proposed reversed nested Miller compensation (RNMC) networks are analyzed and compared, and their design equations are also presented. Hence, this paper is the natural extension of a previous paper by the authors (Int. J. Circ. Theor. Appl. 2008; 36(1):53–80), where only the nested Miller compensation topologies were treated.In particular, a coherent and comprehensive analytical comparison of the RNMC topologies, including two new networks presented for the first time, is performed by means of the figure of merit that expresses a trade‐off among gain‐bandwidth product, load capacitance and total transconductance, for equal values of phase margin (Int. J. Circ. Theor. Appl. 2008; 36(1):53–80).The analysis shows that there is no unique optimal solution among the RNMC topologies, as this depends on the load condition as well as on the relative transconductance magnitude of each amplifier stage. From this point of view, the proposed comparison also outlines useful design guidelines for the optimization of large‐signal and small‐signal performance. Simulations confirming the effectiveness of the proposed design methodology and analytical comparison are also included. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Immaturity associated antigens are lost during induction for T cell lymphoblastic leukemia: Implications for minimal residual disease detection
Authors: Roshal Mikhail , Fromm Jonathan R. , Winter Stuart , Dunsmore Kimberly , Wood Brent L. 
Published: July 2010

AbstractBackground:Induction chemotherapy for acute leukemia often leads to antigenic shifts in residual abnormal blast populations. Studies in precursor B cell ALL (B‐ALL) have demonstrated that chemotherapy commonly results in the loss of antigens associated with immaturity, limiting their utility for minimal residual disease (MRD) detection. Little information is available about the stability of these antigens in precursor T cell ALL (T‐ALL) though it is presumed that CD99 and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) are highly informative based on limited studies.Methods:In a longitudinal investigation, we explored patterns of lineage specific and immaturity‐associated antigens in T‐ALL in a large cohort of patients treated under the multicenter Children's Oncology Group (COG) protocol. All samples were analyzed using multicolor flow cytometry in a standardized fashion at a single institution.Results:We report that markers of immaturity particularly, TdT and CD99, dramatically decline on leukemic blasts during therapy. CD34 and CD10 expression is confined to a minority of pretreatment samples and is also not stable. In contrast, lineage‐associated markers including CD2, CD3, CD4, CD5, CD7, and CD8 failed to show significant trends.Conclusions:Our study strongly argues for expansion of immunophenotyping panels for T‐ALL MRD to decrease reliance on immature antigens. This study represents the first demonstration of consistent immunophenotypic shifts in T‐ALL. © 2010 Clinical Cytometry Society
Acute Kidney Injury as a Complication of Vasculitic Polyneuropathy Mimicking Guillain‐Barré Syndrome with Positive Anti‐GM1 Antibodies
Authors: Ahmed A. K. , Mowafi W. , Ellam T. , Khan A. , Angel C. , Wilkie M. , McKane W. , El Nahas A. M. 
Published: July 2010

AbstractA 69‐year‐old male patient presented with acute ascending symmetric areflexic quadriplegia following an upper respiratory tract infection. The clinical presentation was initially typical of Guillain‐Barré syndrome and was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin; however, he later developed acute kidney injury requiring hemodialysis. A renal biopsy showed medium‐size arteritis compatible with polyarteritis nodosa (PAN). Subsequent immunological testing revealed positive anti‐GM1 antibodies not previously reported in association with PAN. The patient was treated with methylprednisolone and cyclophosphamide as well as plasmapheresis. After 40 days, the patient made good renal functional recovery and was discharged for neurorehabilitation.
Aktueller Hinweis zum bauaufsichtlichen Anwendungskonzept zu den europäischen technischen Spezifikationen in Deutschland
Authors: Jasch Erich , Springborn Matthias 
Published: July 2010

AbstractIm Heft 1/2006 der DIBt Mitteilungen wurde über das bauaufsichtliche Anwendungskonzept zu den europäischen technischen Spezifikationen in Deutschland berichtet. Der folgende Bericht informiert über den aktuellen Stand.
Self glucose monitoring and physical exercise in diabetes
Authors: Pugliese G. , Zanuso S. , Alessi E. , Simonelli P. , Fallucca S. , Fallucca F. , Balducci S. 
Published: July 2010

AbstractCardiorespiratory fitness, which is determined mainly by the level of physical activity, is inversely related to mortality in the general population as well as in subjects with diabetes, the incidence of which is also increased by low exercise capacity. Exercise is capable of promoting glucose utilization in normal subjects as well as in insulin‐deficient or insulin‐resistant diabetic individuals. In diabetic subjects treated with insulin or insulin secretagogues, exercise may also result in complications, with too much insulin causing hypoglycaemia and not enough insulin leading to hyperglycaemia and possibly ketoacidosis; both complications may also occur several hours after exercise. Therefore, self‐monitoring of blood glucose before, during (for exercise duration of more than 1 h) and after physical exercise is highly recommended, and also carbohydrate supplementation may be required.In the Italian Diabetes Exercise Study (IDES), measurement of blood glucose and systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels before and after supervised sessions of combined (aerobic + resistance) exercise in type 2 diabetic subjects with the metabolic syndrome showed significant reductions of these parameters, though no major hypoglycaemic or hypotensive episode was detected. The extent of reduction of blood glucose was related to baseline values but not to energy expenditure and was higher in subjects treated with insulin than in those on diet or oral hypoglycaemic agents (OHA). Thus, supervised exercise training associated with blood glucose monitoring is an effective and safe intervention to decrease blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetic subjects. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Physical activity/exercise training in type 2 diabetes. The role of the Italian Diabetes and Exercise Study
Authors: Balducci S. , Zanuso S. , Fernando F. , Fallucca S. , Fallucca F. , Pugliese G. 
Published: July 2010

AbstractCardiorespiratory fitness is inversely related to the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Trials in individuals with impaired glucose tolerance have highlighted the role of physical activity/exercise in the prevention of type 2 diabetes. Moreover, physical activity and exercise training have been recognized as treatment options for patients with type 2 diabetes. Both aerobic and resistance training were shown to produce beneficial effects by reducing HbA1c, inducing weight loss and improving fat distribution, lipid profile and blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes. Mixed aerobic and resistance training was recently shown to be more effective than either one alone in ameliorating HbA1c. However, further research is needed to establish the volume, intensity and type of exercise that are required to reduce cardiovascular burden and particularly to define the best strategy for promoting long‐term compliance and durable lifestyle changes in individuals with type 2 diabetes.The Italian Diabetes Exercise Study (IDES) is a prospective Italian multicentre randomized controlled trial, of larger size and longer duration than previously published trials. It has been designed to assess the combined effect of structured counselling and supervised mixed (aerobic plus resistance) exercise training, as compared with counselling alone, on HbA1c and other cardiovascular risk factors as well as fitness parameters in individuals with type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. This study was also aimed at testing a sustainable strategy for promoting and maintaining a sufficient level of physical activity among individuals with type 2 diabetes to be implemented at the population level. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Physical exercise, public health and quality of life in diabetes
Authors: Fallucca Franco , Pozzilli Paolo 
Published: July 2010

AbstractSubjects that do physical exercise regularly have a reduced risk of developing diabetes, obesity, hypertension, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke, colon cancer, depression and complications related to these morbid events. Here we present a series of articles on specific topics linked with diabetes focusing on physical exercise and cardiorespiratory fitness, their role in fuel metabolism and insulin resistance and the relationship with health care and the quality of life of diabetic patients. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Morphological constancy in spelling: a comparison of children with dyslexia and typically developing children
Authors: Bourassa Derrick C. , Treiman Rebecca 
Published: July 2010

AbstractThe spellings of many English words follow a principle of morphological constancy. For example, musician includes the c of music, even though the pronunciation of this letter changes. With other words, such as explanation and explain, the spellings of morphemes are not retained when affixes are added. We asked whether children with dyslexia use root morphemes to aid their spelling of morphologically complex words. If so, they should sometimes produce misspellings such as ‘explaination’ for explanation. Our results suggest that children with dyslexia adhere to the principle of morphological constancy to the same extent as typically developing younger children of the same spelling level. In this and other ways, the spellings of older dyslexic children are remarkably similar to those of typical younger children. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
The effectiveness of Additional Literacy Support (ALS) in Years 3 and 4
Authors: Bunn Tim 
Published: July 2010

AbstractThis study compared the progress in reading and spelling of 256 children in 11 classes in 9 English primary schools in Years 3 and 4, and a partially overlapping sample of 126 children who received additional help with literacy during 1 year. Teachers and teaching assistants used either Additional Literacy Support (ALS), a highly structured set of small group teaching materials devised by the English National Literacy Strategy, or a wide variety of other materials including other published intervention programmes, reading scheme‐based, computer‐based and individually designed interventions, or a combination of ALS and other interventions. The influence of a broad range of contextual factors were investigated, especially whether children's qualities, school factors such as socio‐economic status and class size, and delivery differences made significant differences to the outcomes of the different interventions. The study used a naturalistic quasi‐experimental design, in which teachers were asked to record details of their children and interventions without altering their professional decisions, which has not been used before in investigating literacy difficulties in context. ALS was marginally more effective than other interventions in the majority of classes, but was clearly superior in value for money terms. Children's qualities did not appear to affect outcomes. Although children receiving additional help made better than average progress, overall catch‐up was limited, especially in spelling. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.