32 research outputs found
Observations on the Xanthos Trilingual
No full textInternational audienceThe paper offers a new analysis of the passage of the Xanthos trilingual containing a detailed description of the military exploits of the author of the inscription (TL 44a, 41-55). The first part (§ §1-2) discusses the overall structure of the passage and the meaning of the key term of the text, hãtahe, for which an interpretation 'victory' (gen. sg.) is proposed. The subsequent paragraphs discuss separate words and particularities of the syntax of the passage. The new proposals include, among others: tupelija-'script, writing(s)', tupa 'images, reliefs', axa-'deed, exploit', ahata-'foundation, platform' (§3); hẽmen-'shooting, hunting' (§3); terñ 'when' (adverb with temporal function) (§4); zẽmtija 'formidable' (§5); nele 'acropolis' (§5); ese … tebe-/taba-'join with' (§6); tarbi = trbbi 'against' (§7); hbãt-'hoplite' (§8); uwe 'day' (§8). The most important historical implications of the new analysis concern Trbbẽnimi and Xerẽi, who are argued to be allies (not enemies) of the author, as well as Herikle, who is identified as a governor (sehaxlaza-) of Kaunos, connected with the Persian king. The resulting translation of the text is proposed in §11
Des Néréides aux Eliyãna entre réception et élaboration des statues d’entrecolonnement du tombeau d’Arbinas de Xanthos (Lycie)
No full textInternational audienceThis article leads a discussion about the interpretation of the intercolumnar statues of the tomb of Arbinas at Xanthos (ca. 390-380 BC). After a detailled description of the stylistic and iconographic specificities of these statues, the author recalls the history of their reception since the 19th century and the emergence of the name “Nereid Monument”. Stylistic parallels with Greek sculpture are significant; however, the iconographic gap with Greek representations of Nereids, and some inscriptions lead the author to sustain the idea of a representation of the Lycian deities named Eliyãna that enlightens an Anatolian background. This perspective is supported by a proximity to Hittite and Neo-Hittite iconography.Cet article discute l’interprétation des statues d’entrecolonnement du tombeau d’Arbinas de Xanthos (vers 390-380 avant J.-C.). Après avoir détaillé les caractéristiques stylistiques et iconographiques des statues, l’auteur rappelle l’histoire de leur réception depuis le XIXe siècle et la naissance du nom « monument des Néréides ». Si des parallèles stylistiques avec la sculpture grecque sont évidents, les écarts iconographiques avec les images grecques de Néréides et une série d’inscriptions conduisent l’auteur à défendre l’idée de la représentation des divinités lyciennes nommées Eliyãna, qui révèle la permanence d’un substrat anatolien. Cette lecture est étayée par une proximité avec les iconographies hittite et néo-hittite
Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among Greek physiotherapists
No full textHigh quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is crucial for influencing survival from cardiac arrest. Healthcare professionals are expected to know how to perform CPR as they may encounter emergency situations during their work. Physiotherapists, who use exercise as a therapeutic approach, should have good knowledge and skills in CPR not only to cope with possible adverse cardiac events during exercise but also because a widespread CPR application and early defibrillation can greatly reduce mortality due to heart attack. The aim of this study is to investigate knowledge of Greek physiotherapists in European Resuscitation Council guidelines for resuscitation. A secondary aim of this study was to assess and compare the knowledge score between those with and without previous training and/or lower self-confidence in CPR skills. Three hundred and fifty Greek physiotherapists who were working in hospitals and rehabilitation centres (face-to-face and e-mail contact) were randomly selected to complete an anonymous questionnaire containing demographic questions, CPR experience questions, and ten theoretical knowledge questions, based on European Resuscitation Council guidelines for resuscitation. The response ratio was 63% (n=220 physiotherapists). Respondents’ total mean score for the theoretic knowledge questions was 4.1±2 (range 1-10); 21.4% of the respondents had participated in a CPR course, while only 0.9% had previous experience in CPR performance. The group of respondents who had attended a CPR course had a significantly higher score in CPR knowledge questions and higher confidence score (p<0.01). Moreover, the physiotherapists who attended refresher courses in CPR in the workplace scored significantly higher (p<0.01). Our results indicate that Greek physiotherapists have knowledge gaps in the European Resuscitation Council guidelines for resuscitation. The percentage of Greek physiotherapists who had CPR certification and recertification was low, thus the CPR training should be mandatory for all working physiotherapists. ©Copyright: the Author(s), 2019
Déjouer : imaginaires de la fiction romanesque dans Les failles de l’Amérique et L’acquittement
No full textCet article s’intéresse à deux romans (Les failles de l’Amérique de Bertrand Gervais et L’acquittement de Gaétan Soucy) qui cherchent à déjouer l’activité lecturale en mettant sur pied des univers fictionnels qui ne semblent se déployer que pour mieux se désagréger. Par l’analyse de ces étranges dispositifs, on veut montrer que ces pratiques littéraires, qui donnent de prime abord l’impression de refuser le jeu fictionnel, finissent en bout de ligne par le réaffirmer en proposant de la fiction romanesque une conception qui met l’accent sur un principe de prolifération des univers et des individus, hors de toute nécessité de cohérence. Ces romans font ainsi une règle normative du jeu fictionnel; cependant, ils posent le principe de prolifération comme règle constitutive. Si ces romans « déjouent », ce n’est donc pas sans enjeu.This article deals with two novels (Les failles de l’Amérique by Bertrand Gervais and L’acquittement by Gaétan Soucy) which seek to foil the reading activity by creating fictional universes which seem to unfold only to better disintegrate. By analysing these strange devices, the author wants to show that these literary practices, which first give the impression to refuse the fictional game, finally end up reaffirming it by proposing a conception of fiction based on a principle of proliferation of universes and individuals, outside of all necessity of coherence. These novels turn the fictional game into a normative rule, while making the principle of proliferation its constitutive rule. If these novels dis-play ( déjouent ), it is certainly not without stakes (enjeux)
Glucocorticoids as an Emerging Pharmacologic Agent for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
No full textAlthough cardiac arrest (CA) constitutes a major health problem with dismal prognosis, no specific drug therapy has been shown to improve survival to hospital discharge. CA causes adrenal insufficiency which is associated with poor outcome and increased mortality. Adrenal insufficiency may manifest as an inability to increase cortisol secretion during and after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Several studies suggest that glucocorticoids during and after CPR seem to confer benefits with respect to return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) rates and long term survival. They have beneficial hemodynamic effects that may favor their use during CPR and in the early post-resuscitation period. Moreover, they have anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties that improve organ function by reducing ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. However, glucocorticoid supplementation has shown conflicting results with regard to survival to hospital discharge and neurological outcome. The purpose of this article is to review the pathophysiology of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis during CPR. Furthermore, this article reviews the effects of glucocorticoids use during CRP and the post-resuscitation phase. © 2014, The Author(s)
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An easy and safe model of kidney transplantation in rats
No full textA technical innovation of a novel ureter implantation technique on rat kidney allograft transplantation is described. The left kidney graft is transplanted heterotopically into the left infrarenal position, using vascular conduits from donor abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava in continuity to renal vessels, to perform arterial and venous end-to-side anastomoses to the recipient vessels. A new ureter implantation technique was employed by placing a purse-string suture around the uretero-vesical anastomosis and ligated at the end of the anastomosis to invaginate the ureter and relieve tension at its junction to the bladder. This functions as an anti-reflux procedure, also preventing urine leakage. Bilateral native kidneys nephrectomy of the recipient was performed a week post-transplant. This model of rat kidney transplantation was associated with high survival rate (87%) 2 weeks post-transplant with no evidence of vascular anastomoses complications or other technical failures. The technique is easy, reliable, and can be routinely applied to other microvascular transplantation procedures
An easy and safe model of kidney transplantation in rats
No full textA technical innovation of a novel ureter implantation technique on rat kidney allograft transplantation is described. The left kidney graft is transplanted heterotopically into the left infrarenal position, using vascular conduits from donor abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava. in continuity to renal vessels, to perform arterial and venous end-to-side anastomoses to the recipient vessels. A new ureter implantation technique was employed by placing a purse-string suture around the uretero-vesical anastomosis and ligated at the end of the anastomosis to invaginate the ureter and relieve tension at its junction to the bladder. This functions as an anti-reflux procedure, also preventing urine leakage. Bilateral native kidneys nephrectomy of the recipient was performed a week post-transplant. This model of rat kidney transplantation was associated with high survival rate (87%) 2 weeks post-transplant with no evidence of vascular anastomoses complications or other technical failures. The technique is easy, reliable, and can be routinely applied to other microvascular transplantation procedures. (C) 2007 Wiley-Liss, Inc
CYP8A1 gene polymorphisms and left main coronary artery disease
No full textBackground: Left main (LM) disease is rare but the most hazardous phenotype of coronary artery disease (CAD). Thus, early detection of participants at high risk of developing left main coronary heart disease (LM-CAD) is crucial. The aim of this study was to identify gene polymorphisms which could distinguish participants who are at high risk of developing LM-CAD. Such a candidate can be the prostaglandin I2 or prostacyclin (PGI2) gene. Methods: The DNA of 254 participants (151 participants with angiographically documented LM-CAD and 103 healthy controls) was analyzed for the frequency of C1117A polymorphism in the gene coding CYP8A1. Results: The genotype distribution was different between the LM-CAD and the control group. Particularly, the CC genotype of CYP8A1 was commoner in the LM-CAD than in the healthy group (P <.001). Allele frequencies were also differently distributed between the 2 groups. C allele frequency was higher in LM-CAD group (P =.016). Conclusions: The CC genotype of C1117A polymorphism is associated with higher risk of LM-CAD, which prospectively may have potential importance in screening high-risk populations. However, further investigations in larger populations are required to confirm these findings. © The Author(s) 2012
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients having non-cardiac surgery: a systematic review
No full textIncreasing evidence suggests an association between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and atrial fibrillation in the general population. A systematic review was conducted to characterize the association of perioperative NSAIDs with atrial fibrillation after non-cardiac surgery (POAF). PubMed and Scopus were searched for relevant studies. We excluded review articles, case studies, articles not published in English, and animal studies. The primary objective was to investigate the relationship between the perioperative use of NSAIDs and POAF during the first 30 postoperative days (from the day of surgery), at hospital discharge, and at 30 and 90 days after hospital discharge. Four studies were identified, a pooled analysis of two randomized double-blind clinical trials and three observational studies. A post-hoc sensitivity analysis for acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) vs. other NSAIDs revealed that the former seems to decrease the incidence of POAF although non-significantly (Relative Risk (RR) (95% Confidence Interval (CI)): 0.92 (0.81, 1.04); p = 0.165). After excluding acetylsalicylic acid from the analysis, NSAIDs were associated with an increased risk of POAF development (RR (95% CI): 1.15 (1.07, 1.23); p < 0.001). In conclusion, perioperative administration of non-aspirin NSAIDs may be associated with an increased risk of POAF development. Further studies investigating the role of NSAIDs and the potential protective role of aspirin in POAF are justified. © 2024 The Author(s)
