The frequency of abdominal peristaltic locomotor waves in tent caterpillars during vertical ascension is controlled by the temperature according to the equation of Arrhenius. The constant micro (temperature characteristic) has the value 12,200 calories, agreeing quantitatively with the value obtained for a number of other (non-respiratory) rhythmic neuromuscular movements among arthropods.

STUDY DESIGN A retrospective review was performed to identify patients at risk for secondary neurologic deterioration after complete cervical spinal cord injury. OBJECTIVE To examine the causes of early neurologic deterioration in patients with complete spinal cord injury at a regional spinal cord injury center. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA After complete spinal cord injury, neurologic deteri...

Ascension to the oviduct is necessary for Chlamydia to induce tubal infertility. Using the Chlamydia muridarum induction of hydrosalpinx mouse model, we have demonstrated a significant role of the uterotubal junction in preventing chlamydial ascending infection. First, delivery of C. muridarum to either side of the uterotubal junction resulted in significant reduction in live organisms from the...

Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital and Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, Baltimore, Maryland; Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, North Carolina; Division of Thoracic Surgery, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio; and Department of Cardiothor...