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The Early And Late Clinical Outcomes Of Diabetic Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction Treated By Primary Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, Mingzong Zhao, Dayi Hu, Tianchang Li, Sanqing Jia

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

We study 339 patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) consecutively treated by primary angioplasty (P-PTCA) patients were divided into diabetes group (63 cases) and non-diabetes group (276 cases). The baseline clinical characteristics, coronary angiogram and major cardiovascular events (MACE) were analysed. No significant differences were observed in coronary artery lesions between the 2 groups. During early follow-up (within 1 month), in diabetes group, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was lower (0.54±0.10 vs 0.60±0.13, P0.05). At late follow-up (mean 20.6±8.7 months), in diabetes group, the incidence of non-fatal heart failure and rate of target vessel revascularization increased (P0.05). Multivariate analysis indicated …

Abciximab Usage In Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In High-Risk Patients: Early And Late Outcomes, Anna Chan, Wilson Chan, Chun-Wai Chiu, Chi-Chiu Kum

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

Background: Clinical adverse cardiac events have been significantly reduced by the adjunctive usage of Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, no information on its safety and efficacy is available for Asian.

Methods: All patients who had PCI together with abciximab in the Prince of Wales Hospital from August 1998 to December 2000 were included. Hospital records, ECG records and laboratory results were reviewed retrospectively. The primary composite endpoint including death, myocardial infarction, target vessel revascularization or bypass surgery was assessed at index hospitalization, at 1 month, and 6 months after PCI. The safety of …

Current Status Of Intracoronary Radiation Brachytherapy, On-Hing Kwok, Wing-Hing Chow, Ashley Chi-Kin Cheng

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

Percutaneous coronary intervention has become the predominant mode of revascularization worldwide. However, its intermediate- and long-term efficacy is limited by restenosis, despite advances in pharmacological therapy, facilitated angioplasty and device synergy. Vascular radiation brachytherapy (VBT), after undergoing painstaking clinical trials and evaluations, has emerged as a viable treatment option to tackle the vexing problem of restenosis. Brachytherapy programs have been set up in heart centers throughout the world. The explosion of research in cardiovascular radiation medicine is overwhelming. However, vascular brachytherapy itself has brought about new problems, like late thrombosis, edge effects, late stent mal-apposition, etc. From the practical perspective, …

Retirements, Journal Of East Asian Libraries

Journal of East Asian Libraries

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Corrections, Journal Of East Asian Libraries

Journal of East Asian Libraries

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Indexes, Journal Of East Asian Libraries

Journal of East Asian Libraries

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No. 125 Journal Of East Asian Libraries, Journal Of East Asian Libraries

Journal of East Asian Libraries

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Hardy Carroll: "Gladly Wolde He Learne...And Gladly Teach", Laurel A. Grotzinger

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

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Notre Dame Lawyer - Fall/Winter 2001, Notre Dame Law School

Notre Dame Lawyer

After September II: Challenges, Choices

Combating Terrorism through Law Enforcement
The War and Human Rights
Civil Remedies for Victims of Terrorist Attacks
Practicing Immigration Law on September II

Justice Antonin Scalia, 2001 Clynes Visiting Professor of Judicial Ethics

Law Library Dedicates New Endowed Collections

Crystal Structure Of Mtan, A Global Multidrug Transporter Gene Activator, Michael H. Godsey, Natalya N. Baranova, Alexander A. Neyfakh, Richard G. Brennan

CUP Faculty Research

MtaN (Multidrug Transporter Activation, N terminus) is a constitutive, transcriptionally active 109-residue truncation mutant, which contains only the N-terminal DNA-binding and dimerization domains of MerR family member Mta. The 2.75 Å resolution crystal structure of apo-MtaN reveals a winged helix-turn-helix protein with a protruding 8-turn helix (α5) that is involved in dimerization by the formation of an antiparallel coiled-coil. The hydrophobic core and helices α1 through α4 are structurally homologous to MerR family member BmrR bound to DNA, whereas one wing (Wing 1) is shifted. Differences between the orientation of α5 with respect to the core and the revolution of …

Advocate, October 2001, Vol. [13], No. [2], Gc Advocate

The Advocate

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

War or Peace?

On the Precipice of World War 3 Oppose the “Jihad” and the “Crusade.” Louise Ammentorp (p. 2)

Why War is Not the Answer. Josh Little (p. 3)

Martyrs. Anonymous Author (p. 3)

Unexcusable, Unexplainable, Unavoidable Acts of Terror? Andrew Kennis (p. 4)

Why the U.S. Public Has Been in a “War-Like Mood.” Andrew Kennis (p. 6)

Masthead (p. 2)

Immigration

The Many Tortuous Ways an Alien Can Become a Permanent Resident. Nassima Abdelli (p. 7)

Art (p. 8)

Picassos from Málaga at the Graduate Center Art Gallery. Patricia Siska.

Art Historians Do Their Part …

0488 Capitol Building Advisory Committee, Colorado Legislative Council

All Publications (Colorado Legislative Council)

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Capitalizing On Market Reforms: Facets Of Legal Development In Contemporary China, Stefanie Elbern

Human Rights & Human Welfare

A review of:

Law and Justice in China’s New Marketplace by Ronald C. Keith and Zhiqiu Lin. New York: Palgrave, 2001. 315pp.

and

Profits and Principles: Global Capitalism and Human Rights in China by Michael A. Santoro. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 2000. 256pp.

Cityscape Magazine Article, Erika Wilkins

Postville Project Documents

An article titled "Taste of Postville festival brings community together" reports on the fourth annual festival held on August 26, 2001 that provided a way for people to learn of the cultures in the community.

Putting The Lid On State-Sanctioned Cartels: Why The State Action Doctrine In Its Current Form Should Become A Remnant Of The Past, Aaron C. Stine, Eric D. Gorman

University of Miami Law Review

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The Victims Of Trafficking And Violence Protection Act Of 2000: Will It Become The Thirteenth Amendment Of The Twenty-First Century?, Michael R. Candes

University of Miami Inter-American Law Review

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Attracting Consumers With Locally Grown Products, Food Processing Center

Food Processing Center: Reports

This report summarizes the initial findings of a survey of 500 households in the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. The primary grocery shopper in the household was surveyed for their attitudes and opinions on locally grown and produced food, organic and all-natural food and meat purchasing behaviors.

To access a respondent’s purchasing behavior, each respondent was asked to rank the importance of twelve attributes in determining the product or brand they purchase. The attributes most important to consumers in the region* include taste, quality, nutrition/healthfulness, and price. Seven in ten respondents said that it was very or extremely …

Fish & Wildlife News: October/November/December 2001

Fish and Wildlife News

Contents:

In Memoriam: Richard Guadagno 2
Special Agents Serve as Air Marshals 4
Two New Units for Refuge System 8
Agencies Cooperate for Rare Parrot 9
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Grant Program Forges “Pathways to Nature” 11
A Passion for Turtles 17
Interview: Spear Reflects on the Service 18
Refuge Combats Invasive Weeds 22
Racing to Save a Species on the Edge 24
Return of the River Natives 25
A Prologue to Pelican Island 31
Fish and Wildlife...In Brief 35

Charitable Contributions In Rural Nebraska: A Culture Of Giving, John C. Allen, Rebecca J. Vogt, Sam Cordes

Publications from the Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI)

Nebraskans have a history of being charitable. This is important for the future of rural communities since many of them rely on local donations for their civic improvement projects and expansion of capital for new business development. Given that, do rural Nebraskans contribute annually to charitable causes? How much of their contributions go to their local community?

This report details 3,199 responses to the 2001 Nebraska Rural Poll, the sixth annual effort to understand rural Nebraskans’ perceptions. Respondents were asked a series of questions regarding their charitable giving. For all questions, comparisons are made among different respondent subgroups, e.g., comparisons …

Front Matter, Comparative Civilizations Review

Comparative Civilizations Review

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Globalization And Comparative Civilizations: Looking Backward To See The Future, Wayne M. Bledsoe

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.

Retrospectus And Prospectus: The Discursive Humanities, Palmer Talbutt

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.

Images Of Village And Megalopolis: Constrasting Mexican Consciousness, José Dávila, Myron Orleans

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.

Gandhi And Mallik: Nonviolence And Abstention As Ethical Strategies For A Peaceful World, Madhuri Santanam Sondhi

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.

Table Of Contents - Issue 1, Chicago-Kent Law Review

Chicago-Kent Law Review

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Teachers' Perceptions Of And Interventions In Episodes Of Bullying In Schools, Carynn Townsend Wiggins

Doctoral Dissertations

Bullying, defined as the repeated exposure of a less powerful person to negative actions by a more powerful person or group of people, is a serious problem in schools. There are often severe negative consequences, both short-term and long-term, for both the victim and the bully. The attitudes of teachers play a major role in determining the extent and the acceptance of bullying in schools.

The purpose of this research was to investigate the perceptions of selected teachers in reference to bullying. Six teachers were chosen from regional and state teacher of the year competition during 1998–2000. In addition, six …

Automated Myocardial Infarction Diagnosis From Ecg, Chen Zhou

Doctoral Dissertations

In the present dissertation, an automated neural network-based ECG diagnosing system was designed to detect the presence of myocardial infarction based on the hypothesis that an artificial neural network-based ECG interpretation system may improve the clinical myocardial infarction. 137 patients were included. Among them 122 had myocardial infarction, but the remaining 15 were normal. The sensitivity and the specificity of present system were 92.2% and 50.7% respectively. The sensitivity was consistent with relevant research. The relatively low specificity results from the rippling of the low pass filtering. We can conclude that neural network-based system is a promising aid for the …

Chivalry, Love Physiology, And A Reevaluation Of Sir Gawin's Sin, Daniel Brough

Inscape

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Permanent, Jeremy Rigby

Inscape

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Storage Room, Melanie Hinton

Inscape

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