We present Australia Telescope Compact Array observations of the supernova remnant (SNR) G309.2–00.6. In a 1.3-GHz continuum image the remnant appears as a near-circular shell, but with two brightened and distorted arcs of emission on opposite sides. H i absorption against the SNR yields a distance in the range 5.4 to 14.1 kpc, corresponding to an age (1 − 20) × 10 3 yr. On the basis of the SNR...

We describe radio continuum and spectral line observations of the source G320.4– 01.2 (MSH 15–52) and the coincident young pulsar B1509–58 made with the Australia Telescope Compact Array. Based on a comparison between X-ray and radio observations, we argue that the two main radio components of G320.4–01.2 are a single supernova remnant (SNR), which H i absorption indicates is at a distance of 5...

We analyze the distribution of the interstellar matter in the environs of the Wolf-Rayet star LSS 3982 (= WR 85, WN6+OB?) linked to the optical ring nebula RCW 118. Our study is based on neutral hydrogen 21cm-line data belonging to the Southern Galactic Plane Survey (SGPS). The analysis of the Hi data allowed the identification of a neutral hydrogen in-terstellar bubble related to WR 85 and the...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a removable cast walker (RCW) rendered irremovable (iTCC) with the total contact cast (TCC) in the treatment of diabetic neuropathic plantar foot ulcers. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS In a prospective, randomized, controlled trial, 41 consecutive diabetic patients with chronic, nonischemic, neuropathic plantar foot ulcers w...

Abstract. The X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission XMMNewton is ESA’s largest observatory so far; it is dedicated to explore the Universe in the 0.2 − 15 keV X-ray band of the electromagnetic spectrum. Because of its large collecting area very faint sources not accessible before can be observed and it is therefore the long awaited instrument to study young pulsars and neutron stars in supernova remnants,...