To determine the potential of an inhibitory interaction between the carotid sinus baroreflex (CSB) and the exercise pressor reflex (EPR), both pathways were activated to produce sympathoexcitation. It was hypothesized that, under conditions when the baroreflex increased sympathetic outflow, the interaction between CSB and EPR would be inhibitory. Bilateral carotid occlusion (BCO), electrically ...

Corn and soyabean micronutrient-fortified-blended foods (FBF) are commonly used for food aid. Sorghum and cowpeas have been suggested as alternative commodities because they are drought tolerant, can be grown in many localities, and are not genetically modified. Change in formulation of blends may improve protein quality, vitamin A and Fe availability of FBF. The primary objective of this study...

OBJECTIVE This study analyzed the adhesive-dentin interface when Nd:YAG and Er:YAG lasers were applied to dentin. BACKGROUND DATA Lasers applied to dentin cause morphological changes of this tissue. Because adhesive systems bond to dentin through the hybrid layer, it is important to investigate the adhesive-dentin interface when dentin is irradiated with lasers. METHODS The occlusal dentin ...

BACKGROUND A new software tool, Optifood, developed by the WHO and based on linear programming (LP) analysis, has been developed to formulate food-based recommendations. OBJECTIVE This study discusses the use of Optifood for predicting whether formulated complementary food (CF) products can ensure dietary adequacy for target populations in Cambodia. DESIGN Dietary data were collected by 24-...

STUDY DESIGN A single-center, retrospective, consecutive case series. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the spontaneous development of cosmetic shoulder balance (SDCSB) after surgery and to investigate the feasibility of shorter segment fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with Lenke I curve. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Upper instrumented vertebrae (UIV) at a more proximal level are always ch...

This study explores the potential of nanometal and ozone treatment to improve Aspergillus brasiliensis resistance recycled building materials (RBMs). RBMs include gypsum board (GB), waterproof (WGB), calcium silicate (CSB), fiber cement (FCB). The A. was inoculated on each sample, their growth visually evaluated according ASTM G21-09. results show that effect with nano-silver 0.015 g/L 0.03 sol...

Cockayne syndrome (CS) is a human genetic disorder characterized by post-natal growth failure, neurological abnormalities and premature aging. CS cells exhibit high sensitivity to UV light, delayed RNA synthesis recovery after UV irradiation and defective transcription-coupled repair (TCR). Two genetic complementation groups of CS have been identified, designated CS-A and CS-B. The CSB gene enc...

Little research has been done to address the huge opportunities that may exist to reposition existing approved or generic drugs for alternate uses in cancer therapy. In addition, there has been little work on strategies to reposition experimental cancer agents for testing in alternate settings that could shorten their clinical development time. Progress in each area has lagged, in part, because...

Cells from Cockayne syndrome patients are characterized by a deficiency in transcription-coupled repair (TCR) of UV-induced lesions. These cells have also been shown to be sensitive to oxidative stress and defective in TCR of some oxidative lesions. Because some discrepancies about this pathway have been recently reported in the literature, we describe here a system that allows us to analyze th...

Little research has been done to address the huge opportunities that may exist to reposition existing approved or generic drugs for alternate uses in cancer therapy. In addition, there has been little work on strategies to reposition experimental cancer agents for testing in alternate settings that could shorten their clinical development time. Progress in each area has lagged, in part, because...