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On The Mechanisms Of Internalization And Intracellular Delivery Mediated By Ph-Sensitive Liposomes, Sérgio Simões, Vladimir Slepushkin, Nejat Düzgüneş, Maria C. Pedroso De Lima Nov 2001

On The Mechanisms Of Internalization And Intracellular Delivery Mediated By Ph-Sensitive Liposomes, Sérgio Simões, Vladimir Slepushkin, Nejat Düzgüneş, Maria C. Pedroso De Lima

All Dugoni School of Dentistry Faculty Articles

We investigated the molecular mechanisms by which pH-sensitive liposomes surpass the cytoplasmic and endosomal membranes to deliver their aqueous contents into the cytoplasm. Various liposome formulations were evaluated for their efficacy to mediate intracellular delivery of encapsulated material, including a novel sterically stabilized pH-sensitive formulation ((DOPE:CHEMS:DSPE-PEG2000 (6:4:0.3)) that was previously developed in our laboratories. In an attempt to fully characterize the nature of liposome-cell interactions different approaches based on a dual-labeling fluorescence assay were used. Our results indicate that the efficacy of interaction of pH-sensitive liposomes, both plain and sterically stabilized, with cells is strongly determined by the inclusion of …

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The Vinedresser, Jann E. Boyd Nov 2001

The Vinedresser, Jann E. Boyd

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In Favor Of Blessing Same-Sex Relationships, Tim Posyluzny Nov 2001

In Favor Of Blessing Same-Sex Relationships, Tim Posyluzny

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I See Satan Fall Like Lightning, Michel R. Desjardins Nov 2001

I See Satan Fall Like Lightning, Michel R. Desjardins

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Constantine's Sword: The Church And The Jews, Glen Nelson Nov 2001

Constantine's Sword: The Church And The Jews, Glen Nelson

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Martin Luther's Theology: Its Historical And Systematic Development, Allen Jorgenson Nov 2001

Martin Luther's Theology: Its Historical And Systematic Development, Allen Jorgenson

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Let Justice Sing: Hymnody And Justice, Donald C. Nevile Nov 2001

Let Justice Sing: Hymnody And Justice, Donald C. Nevile

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In Honor Of The Women Of The Elcic, Faith E. Rohrbough Nov 2001

In Honor Of The Women Of The Elcic, Faith E. Rohrbough

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Thanksgiving, Mark W. Harris Nov 2001

Thanksgiving, Mark W. Harris

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The Colby Echo (2001-11-01), Colby College Nov 2001

The Colby Echo (2001-11-01), Colby College

The Colby Echo

Published by the students of Colby College since 1877, The Colby Echo is the weekly, editorially independent student-run newspaper of Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Published monthly, 1877-1886; semi-monthly, 1886-1897; and weekly, during the academic year, 1898-present.

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Rapid Decisive Operations: An Assumptions-Based Critique, Antulio J. Echevarria Dr. Nov 2001

Rapid Decisive Operations: An Assumptions-Based Critique, Antulio J. Echevarria Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

In support of the Joint community's efforts to develop a viable operational concept, the author argues that the Rapid Decisive Operations (RDO) concepts developers deserve high praise for attempting to link two relative properties--speed and decisiveness--but that the definition of RDO is at present incoherent and based on several deeply flawed assumptions. The author concludes that RDO creates dubious expectations and will likely fail to balance the strengths and weaknesses introduced by new technologies. He further recommends a method for identifying and addressing an operational concept s critical assumptions.

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Chinese Information Warfare: A Phantom Menace Or Emerging Threat?, Toshi Yoshihara Mr. Nov 2001

Chinese Information Warfare: A Phantom Menace Or Emerging Threat?, Toshi Yoshihara Mr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

The author explores what he perceives to be China s pursuit of information warfare (IW) as a method of fighting asymmetric warfare against the United States. He believes the Chinese are seeking ways to adapt IW to their own style of warfare. Paradoxically, he observes that the Chinese have not gleaned their intelligence through espionage, but through careful scrutiny of U.S. IW in practice. The author examines those aspects of IW--PSYOPS, Denial, and Deception--that China believes provides the greatest prospects for victory in a conflict. Not surprisingly, Sun Tzu is interwoven into this emerging theory. Targeting the enemy s nervous …

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Transgenic Insecticidal Corn: The Agronomic And Ecological Rationale For Its Use, Eldon E. Ortman, B. Dean Barry, Laurent L. Buschman, Dennis D. Calvin, Janet Carpenter, Galen P. Dively, John E. Foster, Billy W. Fuller, Richard L. Hellmich, Randall A. Higgens, Thomas E. Hunt, Gary P. Munkvold, Kenneth R. Ostlie, Marlin E. Rice, Richard T. Rousch, Mark K. Sears, Anthony M. Shelton, Blair D. Siegfried, Phillip E. Sloderbeck, Kevin L. Steffey, F. Tom Turpin, John L. Wedberg Nov 2001

Transgenic Insecticidal Corn: The Agronomic And Ecological Rationale For Its Use, Eldon E. Ortman, B. Dean Barry, Laurent L. Buschman, Dennis D. Calvin, Janet Carpenter, Galen P. Dively, John E. Foster, Billy W. Fuller, Richard L. Hellmich, Randall A. Higgens, Thomas E. Hunt, Gary P. Munkvold, Kenneth R. Ostlie, Marlin E. Rice, Richard T. Rousch, Mark K. Sears, Anthony M. Shelton, Blair D. Siegfried, Phillip E. Sloderbeck, Kevin L. Steffey, F. Tom Turpin, John L. Wedberg

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

We agree with Obrycki et al. (2001) that a broad-based ecological approach for new pest management technologies is desirable, but we unanimously and strongly disagree with some of their assumptions and conclusions about Bt corn. Bt corn is corn that has been genetically engineered to produce insecticidal proteins from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. Because Bt corn is important for effective and ecologically sound management of lepidopteran pests of corn,we provide here relevant data, some of which is new, to help clarify the issues raised by Obrycki et al. (2001). Obrycki et al. (2001), citing Barry and Darrah (1991), claim that …

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Bending The Rules Of “Professional” Display: Emotional Improvisation In Caregiver Performances, Jayne M. Morgan, Kathleen J. Krone Nov 2001

Bending The Rules Of “Professional” Display: Emotional Improvisation In Caregiver Performances, Jayne M. Morgan, Kathleen J. Krone

Department of Communication Studies: Faculty Publications

Organizational norms of emotional expression are open to negotiation through improvised performances, as employees may bend or break emotion rules to gain more leeway in expressiveness and participate in the development of their own role identities in the workplace. In this ethnographic study, a dramaturgical perspective is used to analyze the processes and outcomes of emotional improvisation as observed among nurses, technicians, and physicians in a cardiac care center. It was found that the emphasis on maintaining a “professional” appearance in caregiving largely constrains actors to perform along their scripted roles. Results are discussed in terms of practical implications for …

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The Hybrid Librarian: The Affinity Of Collection Management With Technical Services And The Organizational Benefits Of An Individualized Assignment, Gail Z. Eckwright, Mary K. Bolin Nov 2001

The Hybrid Librarian: The Affinity Of Collection Management With Technical Services And The Organizational Benefits Of An Individualized Assignment, Gail Z. Eckwright, Mary K. Bolin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Faculty Publications

Collection management and technical services have a natural affinity that is not reflected in the organization of many academic libraries, where subject librarians are often aligned with reference. This article examines organizational and individual approaches to librarian assignment, along with the place of collection management in the organization.

Libraries are organized to provide service. The division of functions is designed to acquire materials, provide intellectual access to them, house and circulate them, and assist library users in finding information. The assignment of responsibility to librarians follows this organizational pattern. Specialties, positions, and job descriptions generally reflect a functional or departmental …

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Predicting Leaf/Stem Ratio And Nutritive Value In Grazed And Nongrazed Big Bluestem, Alexander J. Smart, Walter H. Schacht, Lowell E. Moser Nov 2001

Predicting Leaf/Stem Ratio And Nutritive Value In Grazed And Nongrazed Big Bluestem, Alexander J. Smart, Walter H. Schacht, Lowell E. Moser

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Recent advancements in describing morphological development of perennial grasses have provided a useful index for identifying dates to harvest hay or graze pasture. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii Vitman) morphological developmental stage, days from 1 May, and accumulated growing degree days (GDD) and leaf/stem ratio, crude protein (CP), and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) in grazed and nongrazed swards. The grazing experiment was conducted in eastern Nebraska during 1997 and 1998. Six grazing treatments consisting of all combinations of two herbage allowances (22 or 66 kg of herbage dry matter …

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Mummification To Plastination. Revisited, Muhammad Saeed, Amin A. Rufai, Saleh E. Elsayed Nov 2001

Mummification To Plastination. Revisited, Muhammad Saeed, Amin A. Rufai, Saleh E. Elsayed

Saudi Medical Journal

A brief summary of the history of anatomy is presented with particular focus on important scientists who contributed significantly to the development of anatomical education and recognition of anatomy as a discipline of science. An attempt has been made to review the history of preservation of human cadavers from earliest mummification methodology used by ancient Egyptians to the most modern technique of embalming and plastination of human cadavers, developed by Von Hagens during the period from 1979 to 1987. The need for use of modern teaching aids for instruction of topographic anatomy is also highlighted.

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Hypertension Among Attendants Of Primary Health Care Centers In Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia, Khalid A. Kalantan, Ashry G. Mohamed, Ahmed A. Al-Taweel Nov 2001

Hypertension Among Attendants Of Primary Health Care Centers In Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia, Khalid A. Kalantan, Ashry G. Mohamed, Ahmed A. Al-Taweel

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: The aims of the present work were to determine the prevalence of hypertension among attendants of primary health care centers in Al-Qassim region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Also to investigate sociodemographic associates, and assess awareness among hypertensives. METHODS: Through cluster sampling 30 primary health care centers were selected. Forty attendants were chosen randomly from each center. A questionnaire inquiring sociodemographic characteristics and awareness was completed by interview with each participant. Using standardized methods the blood pressure, height and weight were measured. RESULTS: The study sample amounted to 1114 persons, 338 (30%) were hypertensives (blood pressure >140/90), 24% stage 1, …

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Three Methods Of Treatment Of Chalazia In Children, Thabit A. Mustafa, Ismat H. Oriafage Nov 2001

Three Methods Of Treatment Of Chalazia In Children, Thabit A. Mustafa, Ismat H. Oriafage

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: This is a pilot prospective study undertaken to compare 3 methods of chalazion treatment, namely intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection, incision and curettage and the combination of incision, curettage and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection. METHODS: Twenty-six pediatric age patients with 36 chalazia were divided into 3 groups of 12 chalazia each. The first group received intralesional triamcinolone acetonide 5 mg/ml injection, the 2nd group was treated by simple incision and curettage and the 3rd group was treated by incision, curettage and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection on the same session. RESULTS: In the first group, after 2 weeks from receiving intralesional …

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Gynecology And Obstetrical Conditions Requiring Intensive Care Admission, Abdulwahab S. Al-Jabari, Abdulaziz A. Al-Meshari, Mohamad S. Takrouri, Mohamad A. Seraj Nov 2001

Gynecology And Obstetrical Conditions Requiring Intensive Care Admission, Abdulwahab S. Al-Jabari, Abdulaziz A. Al-Meshari, Mohamad S. Takrouri, Mohamad A. Seraj

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: Gynecological admissions to the surgical intensive care unit vary from the obstetrical cases. Pregnant women are of prime age and can tolerate the pregnancy and delivery well. There are certain rare conditions or complications, which make the pregnant women9s life pass through a critical time. These are dealt with in a high dependency area, which is short of the intensive care unit. In King Khalid University Hospital there is no such arrangement, so the mildly affected and critically ill patients together are cared for in the surgical intensive care unit. The objective of this study is to study the …

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Abdominal Myomectomy Versus Abdominal Hysterectomy For Symptomatic And Big Uterine Fibroids, Abdulrahim A. Rouzi, Afaf I. Al-Noury, Amal S. Shobokshi, Hassan S. Jamal, Hassan S. Abduljabbar Nov 2001

Abdominal Myomectomy Versus Abdominal Hysterectomy For Symptomatic And Big Uterine Fibroids, Abdulrahim A. Rouzi, Afaf I. Al-Noury, Amal S. Shobokshi, Hassan S. Jamal, Hassan S. Abduljabbar

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To compare abdominal myomectomy with abdominal hysterectomy in women with big and symptomatic uterine fibroids. METHODS: The hospital records at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were reviewed to identify women who underwent abdominal myomectomy or abdominal hysterectomy between 1989 and 1999. Inclusion criteria were the presence of symptoms and size of the uterus equaling that of 12 weeks gestation or more. Women who underwent myomectomy as a treatment of infertility were excluded. RESULTS: During the study period, 111 women met the inclusion criteria. Thirty-eight women underwent abdominal myomectomy and 73 women underwent abdominal hysterectomy. Forty …

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Morphological Profile Of Testicular Biopsies Associated With Infertility, Awatif A. Jamal, Ibrahim Mansoor Nov 2001

Morphological Profile Of Testicular Biopsies Associated With Infertility, Awatif A. Jamal, Ibrahim Mansoor

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: Based on testicular biopsies examined at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the goal of this retrospective study is identification and systemization of the histopathological patterns of testicular biopsies received especially for investigating male infertility and further more to compare the findings of our study with similar studies in the literature. METHODS: Our study group consisted of 164 testicular biopsies, which were examined in the Department of Histopathology at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, over a period of 10 years. The data was retrieved and analyzed and the available histopathological results were grouped into 8 …

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Value Of Routine Frozen Section Diagnosis Of Thyroid Lesions, Dalal M. Tamimi Nov 2001

Value Of Routine Frozen Section Diagnosis Of Thyroid Lesions, Dalal M. Tamimi

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: The value of routine frozen section examination for intraoperative diagnosis of thyroid cancer is controversial and needs to be evaluated on an institution to institution basis. This paper highlights the local experience with frozen section and analyses its role, accuracy and limitation in diagnosing thyroid cancer. METHODS: A retrospective study of 61 patients who underwent thyroidectomy with routine thyroid frozen section examination at King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results were compared with the final diagnosis to evaluate its effectiveness in predicting malignancy. RESULTS: Frozen section diagnosis, proved to be benign in 44 (72%) …

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Knowledge And Attitude Of Dental Health Workers Towards Fluoride In Riyadh Area, Azizah F. Al-Mobeeriek, Saleh M. Al-Shamrani, Al-Johera A. Al-Hussyeen, Hawzen Z. Bushnaq, Rana A. Al-Waheib Nov 2001

Knowledge And Attitude Of Dental Health Workers Towards Fluoride In Riyadh Area, Azizah F. Al-Mobeeriek, Saleh M. Al-Shamrani, Al-Johera A. Al-Hussyeen, Hawzen Z. Bushnaq, Rana A. Al-Waheib

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of the dentists and hygienists in the Riyadh area of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards fluoride. METHODS: One hundred and thirty dentists and hygienist working in dental clinics in Riyadh were randomly selected. Self-administered questionnaires covered the following areas: general information, the use and application of fluoride, pharmacodymanics and pharmacokinetics of fluoride. The subjects responded to each of the statements by ticking one of the 3-scaled options from "agree" to "disagree". RESULTS: The majority of the respondents (65%) supported an assessment of the pattern of dental caries before fluoridating the water, …

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Frequency Of Abo Blood Groups In The Eastern Region Of Saudi Arabia, Layla A. Bashwari, Abdul A. Al-Mulhim, Malik S. Ahmad, Mirghani A. Ahmed Nov 2001

Frequency Of Abo Blood Groups In The Eastern Region Of Saudi Arabia, Layla A. Bashwari, Abdul A. Al-Mulhim, Malik S. Ahmad, Mirghani A. Ahmed

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To document the frequency of the ABO and Rhesus blood groups in Saudi male donors, and to compare our results with the results of other studies in the Kingdom and elsewhere. METHODS: This study included a total of 57396 male potential blood donors; 19496 blood donors between the years 1985-1989 (referred to as first period of study) and 37700 blood donors between the years 1995-1999 (2nd period). The blood donors were Saudis, coming to donate blood for various reasons to the Blood Bank Department of King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ABO and Rhesus …

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Carnitine Palmityl Transferase I Deficiency, Aida I. Al-Aqeel, Mohammed S. Rashed, Jos P. Ruiter, Hussa F. Al-Husseini, Mohammed S. Al-Amoudi, Ronald J. Wanders Nov 2001

Carnitine Palmityl Transferase I Deficiency, Aida I. Al-Aqeel, Mohammed S. Rashed, Jos P. Ruiter, Hussa F. Al-Husseini, Mohammed S. Al-Amoudi, Ronald J. Wanders

Saudi Medical Journal

Carnitine palmityl transferase I is the key enzyme in the carnitine dependent transport of long chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial inner membrane and its deficiency results in a decrease rate of fatty acids beta-oxidation with decreased energy production. We reported a family of 3 affected siblings who are the product of a first degree cousin marriage. The first 2 presented with typical Reye-like syndrome with unconsciousness, hepatomegaly, hypoglycemia, hyperammonemia and very high liver enzymes. Liver biopsy showed steatosis. On screening of the complete family, the 3rd sibling was found to have hepatomegaly. The 3 siblings showed an acyl carnitine …

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Mammary Duct Ectasia And Periductal Mastitis In Males, Jamal K. Al-Masad Nov 2001

Mammary Duct Ectasia And Periductal Mastitis In Males, Jamal K. Al-Masad

Saudi Medical Journal

Mammary duct ectasia/periductal mastitis is exceedingly rare in males. Ten cases have been reported in the literature, the last 2 cases were associated with Human immunodeficiency virus. The previously reported cases presented in females with blood stained discharge or subareolar inflammatory process. All cases required surgical treatment, 7 out of 10 cases underwent a form of mastectomy. To the best of our knowledge this disease entity was not reported in patients suffering from Behcets disease. This article described 2 new cases, one of them is a young man who had associated Behcets disease. An immune mechanism may be responsible for …

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Care Of Women In The Middle East, Latif A. Khan, Sarosh A. Khan, Samar Iqbal Nov 2001

Care Of Women In The Middle East, Latif A. Khan, Sarosh A. Khan, Samar Iqbal

Saudi Medical Journal

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Gut Peptides And Elemental Diet In Childhood Crohn's Disease, Fauzi A. Sagher, Vector Miller Nov 2001

Gut Peptides And Elemental Diet In Childhood Crohn's Disease, Fauzi A. Sagher, Vector Miller

Saudi Medical Journal

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Rare Abdominal Wall Hernias In Infants And Children, Ahmed H. Al-Salem Nov 2001

Rare Abdominal Wall Hernias In Infants And Children, Ahmed H. Al-Salem

Saudi Medical Journal

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