gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Postoperative pain following knee arthroscopy: The effects of intra-articular ketorolac and/or morphine*1 (1999)

The combination of 3 mg morphine plus 30 mg ketorolac provided significantly better analgesia than either placebo alone or morphine alone. This result could be a synergistic effect.
Hierarchical SIR and rate control on the forward link for CDMA data users under delay and error constraints (2001)

We study the signal-to-interference ratio (SIR) and rate control for code division multiple access (CDMA) data users on the forward link under average or peak power constraints. The quality of service (QoS) for data users is specified by delay and error rate constraints as well as a family of utility functions representing the throughput and fairness among the data users. It is found that the optimal SIR and rate control algorithm has a hierarchical structure which can be easily implemented in a distributed manner. The SIR targets can be adjusted independently by the mobiles using information specific to the individual users. The data rates can be adjusted jointly by the base station based on limited feedback from the mobiles. We also propose a two-level iteration algorithm for both the mobile and the base station to efficiently compute the SIR and data rates. Our results show that a flexible tradeoff between total system throughput (sum of rates achieved) and fairness (similarity in data rates) can be achieved by choosing appropriate utility functions used in this scheme.
Automatic matrix-based analysis method for extraction of optical fiber parameters from polarimetric optical time domain reflectometry data (2000)

Interpretation of polarimetric optical time domain reflectometry (POTDR) data can be time consuming due to the complicated dependence of the state of polarization evolution on the optical fiber parameters. In this paper, a fully automatic matrix-based analysis method is presented which can extract the linear birefringence and external twist rate from relative backscattered state of polarization data, without error propagation. Practical measurements on fiber samples demonstrate the capability of the technique.
Heterogeneity of phenol oxidases in Cryptococcus neoformans (1992)

Phenol oxidase enzymes, linked to virulence in Cryptococcus neoformans, were prepared from broken cells. More enzyme activity was found in the ultracentrifugation supernatant; less was found in the membrane fraction. Phenol oxidases were located in acrylamide gel electropherograms by activity staining with L-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA). Mobility differences between soluble and solubilized membrane-bound phenol oxidases were not found. Comparison of enzymes produced at 25 and 37 degrees C revealed that the enzyme had lower activity and lower mobility at 37 degrees C. The mobility of 25 degrees C phenol oxidases from strains of C. neoformans var. gattii was lower than that of those from C. neoformans var. neoformans. Half of the phenol oxidase produced at 25 degrees C was bound by concanavalin A, while that produced at 37 degrees C was not bound. However, glucose starvation of cultures at 25 degrees C overnight resulted in increased amounts of enzyme which did not bind to concanavalin A. A given strain of C. neoformans produces different species of phenol oxidase under different culture conditions.
Spectrum Opportunity-Based Control Channel Assignment in Cognitive Radio Networks (2009)

We address the problem of dynamic assignment of coordination (control) channels in cognitive radio networks (CRNs) by exploiting time- and space-varying spectrum opportunities. Motivated by the inherent grouping of Cognitive Radio (CR) users according to channel availability, we propose a cluster-based architecture for control-channel assignment in a CRN. CRs are grouped in the same cluster if they roughly sense similar idle channels and are within communication range, either directly or via a cluster-head. We formulate the clustering design as a maximum edge biclique problem. A distributed cluster agreement algorithm called Spectrum-Opportunity Clustering (SOC) is proposed to solve this problem. SOC provides a desirable balance between two competing factors: the set of common idle channels within each cluster and the cluster size. A large set of common idle channels within each cluster allows graceful migration from the current control channel should primary radio (PR) activity appear on that channel. Hence, SOC provides a stable network partition with respect to local coordination, with no need for frequent re-clustering. Moreover, when re-clustering has to be performed (due to CR mobility or PR activity), CRs agree on new clusters after the broadcast of only three messages, thus incurring low communication overhead.
Extensively hydrolyzed casein formula containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG reduces the occurrence of other allergic manifestations in children with cow's milk allergy: 3-year randomized controlled trial (2016)

EHCF+LGG reduces the incidence of other AMs and hastens the development of oral tolerance in children with IgE-mediated CMA.
Demo Paper: Automatic Provisioning, Deploy and Monitoring of Virtual Machines Based on Security Service Level Agreement in the Cloud (2014)

This demo presents a Security Service Level Agreement (SSLA) management solution for the cloud. In this work we aim to bind security in the Service Level Agreement (SLA) as a measurable and agreeable parameter between cloud service provider (CSP) and the customer. To achieve this, we allow cloud customer to choose between different security levels when negotiating the SLA and then our automated SLA engine finds the requirements from the SSLA and deploys the Virtual Machine (VM) based on that. Finally, we also provide monitoring of the security services from where the customer can review the current security status of the VMs. If there are any violations from the agreed SSLA, then the customer can immediately notice that and file a SLA breach complaint to the CSP.
Therapeutic Use of Vitamin D and its Analogues in Autoimmunity (2012)

In recent years, there has been great interest in the role of vitamin D in a number of diverse human diseases including autoimmunity, allergy, infection, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, transplantation and cancer. Vitamin D is best known for its role in calcium metabolism; however it also has potent immunomodulatory effects. Epidemiological studies suggest that vitamin D deficiency may be a significant risk factor for many diseases. Furthermore, there is accumulating evidence from experimental studies that vitamin D has anti-inflammatory effects. Recent studies have indicated that a surprisingly high proportion of people are vitamin D deficient, suggesting that vitamin D supplementation may be of benefit to human health. This review will focus on the role of vitamin D in autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. We will review the epidemiological and experimental evidence for the protective effects of vitamin D in autoimmunity, as well as the preliminary vitamin D intervention studies and the most recent patented vitamin D analogues.
Small, Stable Shuttle Vectors Based on the Minimal pVS1 Replicon for Use in Gram-Negative, Plant-Associated Bacteria (2000)

The minimal replicon of the Pseudomonas plasmid pVS1 was genetically defined and combined with the Escherichia coli p15A replicon, to provide a series of new, oligocopy cloning vectors (5.3 to 8.3 kb). Recombinant plasmids derived from these vectors were stable in growing and nongrowing cells of root-colonizing P. fluorescens strains incubated under different environmental conditions for more than 1 month.
Production of homogeneous titanium--Hastelloy N alloys. [Memory effect] (1977)

with the amount of grain boundary precipitate. Haynes alloys Nos. 25 and 188 formed carbides and Laves phase. These alloys had a strong tendency to fracture intergranularly even in the solution-annealed condition. The tendency increased with aging, and the increased amounts of grain boundary precipitate likely account for the reduction in toughness. (auth)
Acknowledgements (2011)

Equine Veterinary Journal has been delighted to work together with the American Association of Equine Practitioners to produce this supplementary issue. The supplement is the result of considerable effort on the part of authors, reviewers and our Editorial Team. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Jim Moore, EVJ's North American Editor and our Guest Editors, Drs Nat White, Deb Sellon and Pat McCue for their hard work in ensuring that the manuscripts were reviewed promptly and rigorously. I also thank Sue Wright and Jane Woodley in EVJ's office and Carey Ross in AAEP's office for their help and support of this project.
Effect of mechanical shear on the thin‐film properties of base oil‐polymer mixtures (2002)

Abstract The thickness and frictional characteristics of thin lubricant films are known to affect the fuel economy properties of oils. The base oil and polymer compositions of the lubricant are generally considered to be critical chemical factors that can influence these thin‐film lubricant properties in new oils. However, it is important to produce lubricants with good fuel economy properties that are maintained after the lubricant is degraded. Lubricants in use can undergo oxidation and mechanical shear degradation. The effect of oxidation degradation on thin‐film physical properties has previously been studied. This paper investigates the effect of mechanical shearing on thin‐film properties. Dispersant olefin copolymers are found to reduce thin‐film friction in simple mixtures and in fully formulated oils. In simple mixtures, shearing the dispersant olefin copolymers does not affect the friction‐reducing ability of these polymers. In fully formulated oils, even though shearing diminishes to a degree the friction‐reducing ability of dispersant olefin copolymers, these copolymers can still provide significant friction reduction.
Evaluation of the Max titanium alloy retentive pins. (1989)

This study evaluated the Max 017 retentive pin (.019 in./.48 mm) and its twist drill (.017 in./.43 mm) along with the Max 021 pin (.024 in., .61 mm) and its twist drill (.021 in./.53 mm), in relation to shoulder stop position, space between the end of the pin and the end of the channel and the development of cracks in dentin adjacent to pin channels. A total of 20 non-carious human molar teeth were used, 10 for each size pin. Four pins were placed in each tooth for a total of 40 of each size pin. An air turbine contra-angle was used at 1,200 rpm to prepare all channels and seat all pins. Results showed that with the 017 pins, only 14 pins out of 40 (35%) were completely seated with the shoulder stop against dentin, while the 021 pins had 36 out of 38 (95%) of the shoulder stops completely seated. There was a significant difference in the two groups. Cracks were seen adjacent to only one pin. Space between the end of the pin and the end of the channel for the 017 pins whose shoulder stops were seated was an average of .55 mm, while the 021 pins had an average of .14 mm.
1-Antitrypsin deficiency {middle dot} 1: Epidemiology of  1-antitrypsin deficiency (2004)

The protein and molecular characteristics of variants of the alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) gene are described, and available data on the genetic epidemiology of AAT deficiency are presented.
Green Fluorescent Protein-Expressing<i>Escherichia</i><i>c</i><i>oli</i>as a Model System for Investigating the Antimicrobial Activities of Silver Nanoparticles (2006)

Recombinant Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria expressing green fluorescent protein (GFP) was used as a model system to investigate the antimicrobial activities of Ag nanoparticles (NPs). A convenient in situ method of Ag NP synthesis using sodium borohydride, in the bacterial growth medium, was developed to produce preformed NPs for the study. Fluorescence spectroscopic and microscopic techniques allowed rapid detection of time-dependent changes in bacterial growth as well as fluorescence characteristics in the presence of Ag NPs. In addition, X-ray diffraction, UV-vis spectroscopic, and transmission electron microscopic measurements were carried out to understand the effect of Ag NPs on the bacteria. Our observations indicated that Ag NPs, above a certain concentration, not only were bactericidal but also were found to reduce the sizes of treated bacteria in comparison to untreated ones. Cell lysis of Ag NP-treated bacteria was suggested by the increased GFP fluorescence obtained in the medium. In vitro DNA-Ag NP interaction was detected by spectrophotometric analysis. However, electrophoresis studies indicated no direct effect of Ag NPs on DNA or protein profiles.
Rapid Loss of Alveolar Bone Associated with Nonprecious Alloy Crowns in Two Patients with Nickel Hypersensitivity (1987)

In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the use of nonprecious alloy and porcelain crowns in clinical dentistry. The alloy in these restorations frequently contains a high percentage (greater than 70%) of nickel. Most cases of metal hypersensitivity are related to nickel, and clinical manifestations of the hypersensitivity are the result of a cellular (T lymphocyte) immune response. In this report, we review the cases of two women who demonstrated significant loss of alveolar bone about nickel-rich nonprecious alloy and porcelain crowns. The loss of alveolar bone occurred within 18 months after placement of the restorations. Both individuals displayed a positive patch test to a nickel preparation. These findings suggest that a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction may have accounted for the rapid loss of alveolar bone. Though the majority of individuals treated with nonprecious alloy and porcelain crowns apparently tolerate these restorations quite well, greater care is urged in case selection.
The fatty acid composition of some Entomophthoraceae. IV. The occurrence of branched-chain fatty acids in <i>Conidiobolus species</i> (1976)

The presence of branched-chain fatty acids was confirmed in 6 of 18 Conidiobolus species examined. Amounts varied from about 9% of total fatty acids in C. parvus to about 73% in C. adiaeretus, and in all cases included acids of the even-carbon-numbered iso series and the odd carbon-numbered anteiso series.
Hydrophobic Surfactant Proteins SP-B and SP-C: Special Analytical Problems (1991)

The primary structures and posttranslational modifications of the two major hydrophobic surfactant proteins have been determined by chemical means. They were found to be entirely different for the two molecules and presented special analytical problems. The solubility properties, the presence of extremely hydrophobic polypeptide segments, the existence of truncated forms, and the covalent linkage of fatty acids severely complicated ordinary analyses. This necessitated the use of modified methods.
Ferroelectric Artificial Synapses for Recognition of a Multishaded Image (2014)

We demonstrate, for the first time, the on-chip pattern recognition of a multishaded grayscale image in a neural network circuit with multiple neurons. This pattern recognition is based on a spiking neural network model that uses multiple three-terminal ferroelectric memristors (3T-FeMEMs) as synapses. The synapse chip of the neural network is formed by stacking CMOS circuits and 3T-FeMEMs. The conductance of the 3T-FeMEM is gradually changed in the linear range by varying the amplitude of the applied voltage pulse. Using the analog and nonvolatile conductance change of the 3T-FeMEM as synaptic weight, the matrix patterns are learned after the spike timing-dependent plasticity learning rule. Even when an incomplete multishaded pattern is input to the neural network circuit, it automatically completes and recalls a previously learned pattern.
Concentration of xylose solution through nanofiltration (2000)

Two types of spiral wound nanofiltration modules differed in cut-off molecular weights were used to study the nanofiltration process of rough industrial xylose, and the S-K nanofiltration model was established based on the experiments. The simulation showed that the xylose solution was concentrated from 4% to 20% through the 4-stage series connection configuration. The low energy consumption technology facilitated high recovery of xylose components, showing good potentiality.
Z-transforms and their applications in control engineering (1965)

The paper describes the z-transform theory and its application. The background theory is built up in four stages from the continuous convolution integral, through the real-time impulse theory, to the z-transform. It is stressed that, unlike the Laplace transform, the z-transform is only an approximation. Engineering units are used throughout and emphasis is given to the correct representation of the sampler. The finite time of sampling is taken into account and it is shown how to make practical use of it. Illustrations of practical systems show good agreement with the calculations and attention is called to some common errors in the literature. The stability criteria are stated and methods of stability investigations are described. It is shown that for systems with zero-order hold circuits, the continuous Laplace transform is a more useful tool than the z-transform. The paper concludes with a practical approach to the design of discrete controllers.
Factors Influencing the Formation of Sulfonamide Urinary Concretions (1943)

No AccessJournal of Urology1 Feb 1943Factors Influencing the Formation of Sulfonamide Urinary Concretions1 Roger W. Barnes, and George K. Kawaichi Roger W. BarnesRoger W. Barnes More articles by this author , and George K. KawaichiGeorge K. Kawaichi More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(17)70550-2AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail © 1943 by The American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited ByAbeshouse B and Tankin L (2018) Renal Complications of Sulfonamide TherapyJournal of Urology, VOL. 56, NO. 6, (658-687), Online publication date: 1-Dec-1946.Lehr D (2018) The Prevention of Renal Complications by the Therapeutic Employment of Sulfonamide MixturesJournal of Urology, VOL. 55, NO. 5, (548-566), Online publication date: 1-May-1946.Zide H (2018) Renal Complications of Sulfonamide Administration:Report of Reactions from Sulfathiazole and sulfadiazineJournal of Urology, VOL. 52, NO. 3, (275-282), Online publication date: 1-Sep-1944. Volume 49Issue 2February 1943Page: 324-330 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 1943 by The American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Roger W. Barnes More articles by this author George K. Kawaichi More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Loading ...
Stereoselective <i>N</i>-Glycosylation of 2-Deoxythioribosides for Fluorescent Nucleoside Synthesis (2012)

An efficient method for the N-2-deoxyribosylation of modified nucleobases by 2-deoxythioriboside donors is reported. In the presence of an in situ silylated nucleobase, thioglycosides can be activated with NIS/HOTf to give nucleosides in high yields and with good β-selectivity. By tuning the protecting groups on the C3 and C5 hydroxyls, α/β ratios ranging from 1.0:4.0 to 4.5:1.0 can be obtained. This strategy is applicable to the synthesis of various nucleosides, including ring-expanded pyrimidine derivatives containing sulfur that have previously been reported in low yields. The utility of this approach is further demonstrated by the synthesis of fluorescent nucleosides analogues such as quinazoline and oxophenothiazine that should find broad utility in DNA-folding and recognition studies.
Fast multi fault detection & exclusion approach for GNSS integrity monitoring (2014)

Integrity monitoring is considered now as an important part of an autonomous navigation system. Localization sensors faults, due to systematic malfunctioning, require integrity reinforcement of multi-sources information fusion method through systematic analysis and reconfiguration method in order to exclude the erroneous information from the fusion procedure. In this paper, we propose a method to detect faults of the GPS signals by using an information filter with a probability test. In order to detect faults, consistency is examined through a log likelihood ratio of the information innovation of each satellite using mutual information concept. Through GPS measurements and the application of the receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM), the current study illustrates the performance of the proposed fault detection algorithm and the pertinence of the reconfiguration of the multi-sources information data fusion.
The Painted Table (2011)

The Norwegian table, a century-old heirloom ingrained with family memory, has become a totem of a life Saffee would rather forget-a childhood disrupted by her mother's mental illness. Saffee does not want the table. By the time she inherits the object of her mother's obsession, the surface is thick with haphazard layers of paint and heavy with unsettling memories. After a childhood spent watching her mother slide steadily into insanity, painting and re-painting the ancient table, Saffee has come to fear that seeds of psychosis may lie dormant within her. She must confront her mother's torment if she wants to defend herself against it. Traversing four generations over the course of a century, The Painted Table is a beautiful portrait of inherited memory. It is a sprawling narrative affirmation that a family artifact-like a family member-can bear the marks of one's past ...as well as intimations of one's redemption. This difficult but beautiful story of hurt and healing, desperation and hope, offers an intriguing view inside the world of the mentally ill and their loved ones. -Publishers Weekly Describes a descent into darkness [and a] redemptive ascent into light ...[ The Painted Table is a] deeply moving experience. -Melvin W. Hanna, PhD, author of Mood Food: Nourishing Your God Given Emotions [C]ompelling ...[The Painted Table] point[s] readers toward redemption, the kind that removes all the layers of anesthetic we use to try-and fail-to numb our pain, and replaces them with beauty that can come only through grief and surrender. -ChristianityToday.com
The effects and metabolic fate of nitroflurbiprofen in healthy volunteers (2004)

Nitroflurbiprofen was undetectable in the systemic circulation, suggesting metabolism to 15 N-nitrate/nitrite and flurbiprofen in the presystemic circulation. Levels of gastric NO were significantly higher after ingestion of nitroflurbiprofen than flurbiprofen.
Effect of Si Addition on the Corrosion Behavior of Ti–Si–N Coatings Prepared by a Hybrid Coating System (2009)

Ti–Si–N coatings were deposited on stainless steel substrates using a hybrid coating system consisting of arc ion plating for Ti and a dc magnetron sputtering technique for Si in a gaseous mixture. On increasing the Si content in the Ti–Si–N coating, the microstructure changed from columnar to a nanocomposite. The anodic polarization measurement performed in NaCl solutions at room temperature revealed that Ti–Si–N coatings with higher Si contents had better corrosion resistance due to the formation of a unique nanocomposite microstructure where the highly corrosion-resistive amorphous phases surrounded the TiN crystallites.
Research and implementation of the medical logistics vehicle monitoring and management (2016)

In order to solve the safety monitoring of drug in the medical logistics transportation, monitoring the vehicle position, speed and other status information, and optimization of vehicle scheduling problem, and preparing for the follow-up vehicle routing optimization, the GPS based logistics vehicle management system is researched and implemented with the Internet of things technology. This paper briefly describes the overall design framework and hierarchical model of the system, and finally the specific functions and the key technology of how to realize the function of the system are studied and the system test results are given.