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C.J. Koch (1932 - )
No full textBiographical, bibliographical, and literary historiography of Australian author C.J. Koch
Detecting chronic kidney disease in older people; what are the implications?
No full textBACKGROUND: national policy is focused on early identification, referral and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) to prevent both progression to endstage renal failure and cardiovascular disease. However, the significance of identifying CKD in older people is unclear. OBJECTIVE: to determine the frequency of CKD in older people using estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and its associations with morbidity and functional measures. DESIGN: observational cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a large cluster randomised trial of health and social assessment of older people in the community. SETTING: included 53 general practices in Great Britain. SUBJECTS: subjects were people aged 75 and over, living in the community participating in the trial arm where systematic blood testing was undertaken. METHODS: the response rate for participation at baseline assessment of those eligible was 73% (15,536/20,934), of whom 13,109 (86%) participants had a serum creatinine measured, and an eGFR derivable using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease formula (MDRD) in ml/min/1.73 m(2). Key outcomes were the prevalence of CKD stages and their associations with morbidity and functional status. RESULTS: prevalence of CKD was 56.1% (95% CI 55.3-57.0) for eGFR 45 need to be determine
Irbesartan improves arterial compliance more than lisinopril.
No full textBACKGROUND:
Antihypertensive agents can reduce arterial stiffness. We hypothesized that an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) irbesartan and an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) lisinopril improved arterial compliance.
METHODS:
A randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, controlled crossover trial. Fifteen hypertensive patients, mean age 65.5 +/- 8.9 years (mean +/- SD) were given irbesartan (150 to 300 mg/day) or lisinopril (10 to 20 mg/day) for 12 weeks and then crossed over for 12 weeks. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) in the carotid-femoral (CF), carotid-radial (CR), and femoral dorsalis-pedis (FD) were measured using a Complior((R)) PWV system.
RESULTS:
After 12 weeks, systolic blood pressure (SBP) decreased from 162.4 +/- 12.9 to 134.5 +/- 14.8 with irbesartan and to 145.2 +/- 25 mmHg with lisinopril. Irbesartan and lisinopril reduced PWV (CF) in the elastic arterial system from 15.1 +/- 5 to 13.3 +/- 2.6 (p < 0.005) and to 14 +/- 4.7 (p < 0.05) m/s respectively (p = 0.345). Irbesartan reduced PWV (CR) and PWV (FD), whereas lisinopril did not. The difference between treatments was significant after SBP adjustment (p = 0.037 for PWV (CR) and p < 0.001 for PWV (FD)).
CONCLUSIONS:
Irbesartan improved arterial compliance in elastic and muscular arteries, whereas lisinopril improved it only in elastic arteries
Audio Interview with Mr. C.J. Rayner Whiteley
No full textAudio - Mr. Whiteley recounts the story of delivering the message of the flood of 1904. He took seventeen hours by horse to travel from Perryvale to Edmonton. Billy Loutit took the same message by foot arriving in Edmonton about the same time. Mr. Whiteley discusses early settlers, farming, homesteading and businesses. He has many anecdotes about life and people living in Athabasca at the start of the twentieth century. He freighted for ten years with the Hudson's Bay Company and also discusses early farming prices and technology extensivelyInformative Interview of Mr. C.J. Raymor Whitely In April 1961 on a Reel to Reel tape recorded onto cassette by R. Tanhas March 198
Specialty farming in Idaho: Selecting a site
No full textBulletin no. 744 Moscow, Idaho :University of Idaho, College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension System, 1992-10-01. Author(s): Barney, D.L.; Finnerty, T.L.; Mancuso, C.J
The Actors' Perceptions and Expectations of their Roles in BIM-based Collaboration
No full textThe inter-organisational collaboration with Building Information Modelling (BIM) is one of the hottest topics in construction sector nowadays. The implementation of BIM is a complex inter-organisational process, and the sharing of information among numerous actors from multi-disciplinary backgrounds may affect the actors’ role perception and performance. This study offers insights into the BIM roles of various actors by analysing a BIM-based project carried out by an integrated partnership across many tiers. The analysis identified inconsistencies between the actors' perceptions and their partners’ expectations of their BIM roles. Inconsistencies in BIM roles were more related to soft rather than hard (domain- or technical) skills. Mismatches were found in the architect's role, as it was deemed necessary to be more domain- and BIM-related, contrary to their perceptions. Likewise, the suppliers' role called for an enhanced BIM orientation. The paper concludes with set of suggestions for increasing the joint responsibility and supporting the multi-actor collaboration.Design & Construction ManagementSustainable Housing Transformatio
Strange Fellah! Review of Philip Butterss, An Unsentimental Bloke: The Life and Work of C.J. Dennis
No full textC.J. Dennis, author of The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke (1915), was once considered the unofficial poet laureate of Australia. Throughout his career he was erroneously conflated with his famous character 'the Bloke' in the public imagination. 'Many have imagined him as a sentimental bloke', argues Philip Butterss, 'an easygoing fellow with a naïve and slightly romantic view of the world'(1). Since three previous biographical works have the word 'sentimental' in the title, Butterss' decision to add the 'un' to 'sentimental' immediately signals his intention to examine the darker side of Dennis
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No full textwww.elsevier.comrlocatergeoderma 3D reconstruction and quantification of macropores using X-ray computed tomography and image analysis A. Pierret a,) , Y. Capowiez b, L. Belzunces b, C.J. Moran
The One, Two, Threes of Involuntary Bankruptcy: Creditor Numerosity in the Fifth Circuit
No full textIn The One, Two, Threes of Involuntary Bankruptcy: Creditor Numerosity in the Fifth Circuit, C.J. Baker examines how courts interpret and apply the creditor numerosity requirement under § 303(b) of the Bankruptcy Code in involuntary bankruptcy proceedings. The article focuses on the Fifth Circuit’s approach to determining how many qualified creditors must join an involuntary petition, particularly when disputes arise over counting eligible and disqualified creditors. Baker analyzes conflicting judicial interpretations and highlights the practical implications of these inconsistencies for creditors and debtors alike. The author critiques the Fifth Circuit’s reasoning in light of broader statutory and policy considerations, emphasizing the tension between procedural safeguards and creditor remedies. Ultimately, the article advocates for a more uniform and predictable standard to ensure fairness and efficiency in involuntary bankruptcy cases
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