30 research outputs found
Cytomegalovirus infection in two infants with congenital or neonatal solid tumors
No full textTwo infants with fibrosarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma diagnosed prenatally and at 2 months of age, respectively, and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection are reported. Concomitant CMV infection was revealed by positive urine culture and/or CMV DNA, and CMV-specific IgM, IgA, and complement-fixing antibodies. The patients, showing very low levels of immune T cells, died at 3 and 8 months of age, respectively. A pathogenic role for CMV in the progression of the tumors is suggested
De Pactis
No full textQuam Una Cum Parergis Ex Omni Jure ... Ordinario Sub Praesidio ... Francisci Gabrielis Hamm, J.U.D. Prof. ord. & publ., Venerandae Facultatis Jur. Dictatoris p.t. Decani Nec Non Theodori Burchardi Bartmann, J.U.D. Prof. ord. & publ. ejusdemque Facultatis Fisci Pro Obtinendo In Utroque Jure Licentiae Gradu Publice Disquirendam Dat Franciscus Xaverius Wulff Sittardiensis Author Et Responsurus Die [1ma Augusti] Anno MDCCLXXIX ...Vorlageform der Veröffentlichungsangabe: Coloniae In Typographia UniversitatisAutopsie nach Ex. der ULB DüsseldorfUniversität Köln, Dissertation, 177
Entwicklungsstand von Frühgeborenen im frühen Schulalter mit einem Geburtsgewicht unter 1500 Gramm der Jahrgänge 1988-1991 an der Universitätskinderklinik Bonn : Belastungserleben, gesundheitsbezogene Lebensqualität und Verhaltensentwicklung
No full textDie vorliegende Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit der Analyse und Interpretation der 1997 im Rahmen einer monozentrischen Volontärsstudie zur körperlichen und psychologischen Nachuntersuchung von Frühgeborenen im Schulalter der Universitätskinderklinik Bonn erfassten Daten zur Verhaltensentwicklung, gesundheitsbezogenen Lebensqualität sowie zu Sorgen und Belastungen betroffener Eltern und Kinder. Ziel dieser Arbeit ist es, einen Beitrag zur Beurteilung von Langzeiteffekten der Frühgeburt auf Verhaltensentwicklung, Lebensqualität und Belastungen im Schulalter zu leisten. Die Studie erfasste 118 Frühgeborene mit einem Geburtsgewicht Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass bei den Frühgeborenen auch im Schulalter noch körperliche Beschwerden sowie motorische und kognitive Defizite zu verzeichnen waren und die Kinder durch internalisierende Verhaltensauffälligkeiten und soziale Probleme auffielen. Die Gruppe der Frühgeborenen mit einem Geburtsgewicht Die Resultate machen deutlich, wie wichtig die Etablierung eines effizienten und langfristigen Nachkontrollprogramms für alle Frühgeborenen ist. Durch einen regelmäßigen Kontakt der nachbetreuenden Institutionen mit Eltern und Kindern können mögliche Entwicklungsabweichungen und Defizite frühzeitig erkannt und Kinder und Familien entsprechend unterstützt und gefördert werden
From the wings to the footlights
No full textThe smallest of Europe's microstates have experienced a unique, lengthy and incremental passage to sovereignty and their full participation in the organised relations of the international system. This contribution focuses on the long struggle of these states to achieve state equality and allowing their inclusion as equal members in interstate organisations and as legitimate holders of the full rights of legation. Important in this narrative is the incremental strategies of the microstates themselves, the waning interest in further exclusion by the international community, and the pressure and interventions exerted by neighbours, particularly the Council of Europe. The conclusion offers a comparative assessment of the smallest states in the developing world in a similar population class which never faced questions of legitimacy undermining their status and inclusion but which are extremely hard pressed economically in comparison to their wealthy European counterparts
Exploring sub-national island jurisdictions
No full textguest editors, Godfrey Baldacchino and David Milne.; Special issue: Sub-national island jurisdictions.; Prince Edward Island:493, 495.; Contents: Exploring sub-national island jurisdictions / Godfrey Baldacchino, David Milne -- Commonwealth update / Derek Ingram -- The Advantages of political affiliation / Jerome L. McElroy, Kara B. Pearce -- In or out / Barry Bartmann -- Island disaster para-diplomacy in the Commonwealth / Ilan Kelman, Megan Davies, Tom Mitchell, Iain Orr, Bob Conrich -- Isolation as disabilitiy and resource / Elaine Stratford -- Unitary state, devolution, autonomy, secession / Yash Ghai, Anthony J. Regan -- Dependence and autonomy in sub-nationa island jurisdictions / Gert Oostindie -- Book review: The line / Ariana Salvo.; Island Studies Program Collection.; 773: 04gVol. 95 no. 386 (September 2006), p. 487-653.Source type: Electronic(1
Undeniable attraction: The geopolitical relationship between the great powers and small islands, 1660--2009
No full textThis paper examines the critical relationship between the great powers and small islands in a geopolitical context. The paper introduces a theory, namely, Small Island suction effect, and asserts that this geopolitical theory is a special dynamic that can exist between small islands and the great powers. For this suction effect to take place it is necessary for a small island to contain at least one of five identifiable components of interest that are magnetic vis-à-vis great powers. The five components of interest to great powers in relation to small islands are geopolitical position, weakness and small size, great power competition, prized resources, prestige and honour. The overall purpose of this paper is to attempt to prove that small island suction effect does in fact exist in the international system. To help prove this theory's existence we use history as our backdrop and draw on empirical evidence and sound argumentation in conjunction with the political theory of Realism, all to facilitate this process of theory substantiation. We examine five different great power systems that encompass all the different types; small island suction effect is evident in unipolar, bipolar, and multipolar systems. The genesis point in great power systems history is 1660 and the end point is the present day. Many different geopolitical theatres are explored in an effort to demonstrate this theory's near geographic universality. This geopolitical theory is most active in a multipolar system and less active in a unipolar and bipolar system. The component of interest that most often triggers this suction effect is geopolitical position be it for defensive or offensive purposes in relation to the great powers. Furthermore, Sir John Halford Mackinder's Heartland Theory is refined placing an emphasis on great powers competing for or being sucked in to small islands rather than just the World-Island.Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 47-06, page: 3278
Ganciclovir therapy for symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus infection in infants: A two-regimen experience
No full textRockin' the boat on a renegade isle: Taiwan's drive to independence
No full textThe current cross-Strait conflict between mainland China and Taiwan ( Formosa) has the potential to change the face of international politics. After decades of political uncertainty, the Taiwanese government is giving serious consideration to the idea of declaring the island jurisdiction an independent state. Whether or not this political position stems from continued pressure from the People's Republic of China, or whether there are alternative forces at work, the long term consequences of the Taiwanese people gaining their political independence could be potentially destabilizing for both Asia and the remainder of the world. Instead of the island becoming a shining beacon of democracy for mainland China as some international experts had hoped, Taiwan's transition to democracy has created a less than positive political environment between the two powers.The purpose of this research is to examine the nature of cross-Strait relations between China and Taiwan, and to determine the legitimacy of Taiwan's argument, indeed, its claim for independent status within the context of self-determination and contending approaches to sovereign status within the realm of international law.Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 46-03, page: 1320
