OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the most cost-effective option to prevent alloimmunization against the Rh factor. METHODS A virtual population of Rh-negative pregnant women in Quebec was built to simulate the cost-effectiveness of preventing alloimmunization. The model considered four options: (1) systematic use of anti-D immunoglobulin; (2) fetal Rh(D) genotyping; (3) im...

Rh-based catalysts to be used for the synthesis of C -oxygenates from syngas were characterized with EPR, TPR, IR and 2 XPS methods. The chemical state of the Mn component was extensively studied with EPR after in situ reduction and treatment with various probe molecules. The results indicated that on the MnrSiO catalyst, Mn can exist as isolated Mn 2 ions on the surface of SiO through the form...

The effects of ceria and zirconia on the structure-function properties of supported rhodium catalysts (1.6 and 4 wt % Rh/γ-Al2O3) during CO exposure are described. Ceria and zirconia are introduced through two preparation methods: 1) ceria is deposited on γ-Al2O3 from [Ce(acac)3] and rhodium metal is subsequently added, and 2) through the controlled surface modification (CSM) technique, which i...

Reproductive health (RH) has historically received low priority in the hierarchy of humanitarian response. Awareness of RH needs in emergencies began in the mid-1990s and led to the formation of the Inter-Agency Working Group (IAWG) for RH. Subsequently, the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP), a set of guidelines for RH service delivery in crisis settings, was created. The objectives of the...

It is thought that the Rh antigens may be important in maintaining normal erythrocyte membrane integrity. Despite their name, Rh antigens are serologically present only on human erythrocytes. Rh structural polymorphisms are known to reside within a family of nonglycosylated Mr 32,000 integral membrane proteins that can be purified by hydroxylapatite chromatography. Mr 32,000 integral membrane p...

BACKGROUND Religious themes are commonly encountered in delusions and hallucinations associated with major mental disorders, and the form and content of presentation are significant in relation to both diagnosis and management. AIMS This study aimed to establish what is known about the frequency of occurrence of religious delusions (RD) and religious hallucinations (RH) and their inter-relati...

Introduction While the use of elevated middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity (MCA PSV) in assessing fetal anaemia is well known, its occurrence is uncommon due to the current practice of giving prophylactic doses of ultrafiltered Rh (D) immunoglobulin (anti-D) in Rh (D) negative women. In mothers who do not receive prophylaxis with Rh immunoglobulin, the overall risk of immunisation for...

We show that the photoreceptor rhodopsin (Rh) can exist in the membrane as a dimer or multimer using luminescence resonance energy transfer and FRET methods. Our approach looked for interactions between Rh molecules reconstituted into asolectin liposomes. The low receptor density used in the measurements ensured minimal receptor crowding and artifactual association. The fluorescently labeled Rh...