Ethics and industry-sponsored research Kuebler, Chris; Nimmo, Walter S; von, RickenbachJosephH ...
Canadian Medical Association journal (CMAJ),
03/2002, Volume:
166, Issue:
5
Journal Article
In the crystal of the title mol-ecular salt (systematic name: 2-acetyl-pyridinium 2,5-dibromo-4-hydr-oxy-3,6-dioxocyclo-hexa-1,4-dienolate), C(7)H(8)NO(+)·C(6)HBr(2)O(4) (-), centrosymmetric rings ...consisting of two cations and two anions are formed, with the components linked by alternating O-H⋯O and N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds. Short O⋯Br contacts 3.243 (2) and 3.359 (2) Å may help to consolidate the packing.
Plasma β endorphin and met-enkephalin concentrations were measured in response to treadmill exercises in 15 normal women before, during, and after an intensive programme of exercise training. ...Significant release of β endorphin occurred in all three test runs, and the pattern and amount of release were not altered by training. Before training dramatic release of met-enkephalin was observed in seven subjects and smaller rises observed in a further four, and this response was almost abolished by training. This represents the first observed "physiological" stimulus to met-enkephalin release. Endogenous opioid peptides play a part in adaptive changes to exercise training and probably contribute to the menstrual disturbances of women athletes.
Board certification in optometry Kirby, B S; Weaver, J L; Amos, J F ...
Optometry (Saint Louis, Mo.)
71, Issue:
4
Journal Article
Peer reviewed
In keeping with current expectations in the health care community, the purpose of the American Board of Optometric Practice (ABOP) is to enhance the quality of optometric care available to the public ...by fostering continued competence for practitioners through administering education and examinations for certification and re-certification. The formation of ABOP makes possible for the first time a board certification process for optometrists.
The optometry model for board certification and recertification emphasizes the breadth of the profession. ABOP certification will be accomplished through a combination of examinations and high-quality, tested Board Certified Continuing Education (BCCE). Specific requirements for practitioners at various stages of their careers are presented.
Board certification provides one important mechanism for an optometrist to demonstrate commitment to quality, professionalism, and ongoing clinical competence. The optometrist benefits from high-quality continuing education designed for timeliness, importance, and breadth. The public benefits by the enhancement of continued competence within the optometric profession. Health care agencies benefit by being able to recognize providers who have elected to demonstrate their qualifications through certification.
Through board certification, optometrists will be able to demonstrate their commitment to maintaining clinical competence through a nationally uniform program, and they will be able to comply with standards that are generally recognized and required throughout the health care community.
Levels of endogenous somatostatin, gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP), glucagon and insulin were measured during gastric (abomasal) emptying in the conscious calf. Isotonic NaHCO3 infused into the ...duodenum increased rates of emptying of a saline test meal and of gastric acid secretion, but had no effect on basal levels of blood glucose, somatostatin, GIP, insulin or glucagon. By contrast, intraduodenal infusion of 60 mM-HCl caused complete inhibition of gastric emptying, reduction of acid secretion, and an immediate increase in plasma somatostatin from 121.3 +/- 9.4 (S.E.M.) to 286.3 +/- 16.3 pg/ml (P less 0.01) but levels of GIP, insulin, glucagon and glucose were unaltered. Intravenous injection of somatostatin (0.5 microgram/kg) suppressed the antral electromyographic recording and gastri efflux so long as plasma somatostatin levels remained above approx. 200pg/ml. This suggest that somatostatin can be released by intraduodenal acidification and that it inhibits gastric function by an endocrine effect. Since somatostatin retards gastric emptying it may therefore have an indirect role in nutrient homeostasis by limiting discharge of gastric chyme to the duodenum.
A patient with Addison's disease, treated with conventional corticosteroid therapy, developed endocrine and radiological features suggestive of an ACTH secreting pituitary tumour. The negative ...feedback control of ACTH secretion by the inhibitory effect of hydrocortisone was shown to be preserved although attenuated. Retiming and alteration of corticosteroid therapy reinforced this feedback control, without the need for supraphysiological amounts of steroid, and resulted in the regression of the endocrine disorder.
Book Reviews Lucas, A. M.; Reddaway, Jim; Stone, Lesley ...
Journal of Biological Education,
19/9/1/, Volume:
25, Issue:
3
Book Review
Peer reviewed
Is science necessary?: Essays on science and scientists M. Perutz. 285 pp. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. £5.99. ISBN 0 19 286118 2 Reviewed by A. M. Lucas
Understanding biology for advanced ...level 2nd edn. G. Toole and S. Toole. 712 pp. Cheltenham, Glos: Stanley Thornes, 1991. £16.50. ISBN 0 7487 0539 2 Reviewed by Jim Reddaway
Classic experiments in modern biology M. H. Green. 208 pp. Oxford: W. H. Freeman, 1991. £11.95. ISBN 0 7167 2149 X Reviewed by A. M. Lucas
Mastering science R. Barrass. 414 pp. Basingstoke, Hampshire: Macmillan Education, 1991. £5.99. ISBN 0 333 49985 9 Reviewed by Lesley Stone
Sport science R. Hawkey. 118 pp. Sevonoaks, Kent: Hodder and Stoughton, 1991. £6.99. ISBN 0 340 52523 1 Reviewed by John A. Barker
Introduction to chemistry for biology students 4th edn. G. I. Sackheim. 184 pp. Wokingham, Berks: Addison-Wesley (for Redwood City, California: Benjamin/Cummings), 1991. £8.95. ISBN 0 8053 7704 2 Reviewed by Stephen M. Neate
Higher grade biology J. Torrance et al. 262 pp. Sevenoaks, Kent: Hodder and Stoughton, 1991. £9.50. ISBN 0 340 53611 X Reviewed by N. T. Souter
Collins Gem Basic Facts Dictionary of Biology 3rd edn. T. A. McCahill. 312 pp. Glasgow, Scotland: Harper Collins, 1991. £2.99. ISBN 0 00 459114 3 Reviewed by Pat Blakeley
Preparing COSHH risk assessments for project work in schools Scottish Schools Equipment Research Centre (SSERC). Edinburgh, Scotland: SSERC, 1991. £7.50 Reviewed by E. W. Jenkins
Biology: concepts and applications C. Starr. 599 pp. London: Chapman and Hall (for Belmont, California: Wadsworth Publishing), 1991. £15.95. ISBN 0 534 98463 0 Reviewed by Jan Dick
Leeuwenhoek legacy Brian J. Ford. 10+181 pp. Colchester, Essex: Portland Press, 1991. £25/US$47.50. ISBN 1 85083 0169 Reviewed by John A. Barker
Ceil communication in health and disease Readings from Scientific American. Ed. H. Rasmussen. 185 pp. Oxford: W. H. Freeman, 1991. £10.95. ISBN 0 7167 2224 0 Reviewed by Ann Schofield
AIDS and you: an illustrated guide to HIV and AIDS 2nd edn. Ed. D. R. Morgan, 59 pp. London: British Medical Association and the Health Education Authority, 1991. £2.25/£3.25 (overseas). ISBN 0 7279 0307 1 (BMA)/l 85448 246 7 (HEA) Reviewed by Michael Reiss
AIDS simulation game G. Thomas, 53pp. Cambridge: Daniels Pearson (38 Cambridge Place, Cambridge CB2 INS), 1991. £24.95. ISBN 1 85467 147 2 Reviewed by Maureen Hayward
Exercises in applied genetics L. Burnet. 120 pp. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1988. £5.95. ISBN 0 521 33883 2 Reviewed by Dave Davey
Biochemistry C. K. Mathews and K. E. van Holde. 1129 pp. Wokingham, Berks: AddisontVesley (for Redwood City, California: BenjaminlCummings), 1990. USS24.95. ISBN 0 8053 5015 2 Reviewed by Stuart Elford
Molecular parasitology J. E. Hyde. 302 pp. Milton Keynes, Bucks: Open University Press, 1990. £45.001£18.99. ISBNs 0335 15889 7/15888 9 Reviewed by David Rollinstone
Anaerobic bacteria P. N. Levett. 122 pp. Milton Keynes, Bucks: Open University Press, 1990. £30.00/£12.99. ISBNs 0 335 09206 3/09205 5 Reviewed by B. I. Dverden
Cellular and molecular events in spermiogenesis-scientific basis of fertility regulation Proceedings of a symposium held at Oaxtepec, Mexico, 11-13 March 1987. Ed D. W. Hamilton and G. M. H. Waites. 334 pp. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (for the World Health Organization), 1989. £45.001179.50. ISBN 0 521 37265 8 Reviewed by Jack Cohen
The trials of life Sir David Attenborough. 320 pp. London: Collins/BBC Books, 1990. £16.95. ISBN 0 00 219912 2 Reviewed by Richard Fosbery
Animalwatching: a field guide to animal behaviour D. Morris. 256 pp. London: Jonathan Cape, 1990. £17.95. ISBN 0 224 02794 8 Reviewed by John A. Barker
Metaphors of mind: conceptions of the nature of intelligence R. J. Sternberg. 344 pp. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990. i30.00liU.95. $44,501 SI7.95. ISBNs 0 521 35579 6/38633 0 Reviewed by Michael J. Reiss
Bird habitats: resources for basic literacy and the National Curriculum S. Brown. 24 pp. Penzance, Cornwall: Taking Wing Educational Resources (Lower Chellew, Ludgvan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8BL), 1990. £15.00 (plus £1.50 p & p). ISBN 1 872685 00 5 Reviewed by David Elcome
Butterflies: a practical guide to their study in school grounds via the national curriculum J. Feltwell. 24 pp. Winchester, Hants: Learning through Landscapes Trust (Third Floor, Technology House, Victoria Road, Winchester S023 7DU), 1990. £3.00 (plus 50p p & p). ISBN 1 872965 00 3 Reviewed by Nigel Collins
Methods in stomatal research J. D. B. Weyers and H. Meidner. 233 pp. Harlow, Essex: Longman, 1990. £22.99. ISBN 0 582 03483 3 Reviewed by Maria Dunkin
Nature areas for city people: a guide to the successful establishment of community wildlife sites Ecology Handbook 14. J. Johnston. 116 pp. London: London Ecology Unit (Bedford House, 125 Camden High Street. London NW1 7JR), 1990. £6.00 (plus £1.25 p & p). ISBN 187104510 X Reviewed by John A. Barker
The urban environment: a sourcebook for the 1990s Ed. G. F. M. Dawe. 636 pp. Birmingham: Centre for Urban Ecology (The Birmingham Settlement, 318 Summer Lane, Birmingham B19 3RL), 1990. £55.00 (£25.00 to UK schools direct from publisher). ISBN 0 907272 07 X Reviewed by Ian Douglas
Conservation in school grounds N. Forster. 11 4-sided A4 workcards in a folder. Wallingford, Oxon: British Trust for Conservation Volunteers, 1987. £4.95. Reviewed by Sue Bouchler
Learning through Landscapes: a report on the use, design, management and development of school grounds Ed. E. Adams. 282 pp. Winchester, Hants: Learning through Landscapes Trust, 1990. £28.00 (plus £2.00 p & p). ISBN 1 872865 01 1 Reviewed by Monica Hale
Ecology in the National Curriculum: a practical guide to using school grounds P. Rupert Booth. 32 pp. Winchester, Hants: Learning through Landscapes Trust, 1990. £3.00 (plus 50p p & p). ISBN 1 872865 02 X Reviewed by John A. Barker
Using school grounds as an educational resource K. Young/Learning through Landscapes. 24 pp. Winchester, Hants: Learning through Landscapes Trust, 1990. £2.50 (plus 50p p & p). ISBN 1 877865 04 6 Reviewed by John A. Barker
Annual Review of Environmental Education 90/91 Ed. S. R. Sterling. 48 pp. Reading, Berks: Council for Environmental Education, 1991. £4.00. ISBN 0 906711 20 7 Reviewed by Barbara Tomlins
Conservation fact pack British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. 10 double-sided A4 workcards and folder. Wallingford, Oxon: BTCV, 1990. £4.95. ISBN 0 946 752 06 0 Reviewed by Sue Bouchier
Green wellies for all: the adventures of a pioneer conservationist P. Hamilton (with A. Hamilton). 144 pp. Oxford: Lion Publishing, 1991. £2.99. ISBN 0 7459 2036 5 Reviewed by Sue Hull
Practical conservation: woodlands A. Lane and J. Tail. (The Open University in association with the Nature Conservancy Council). 128 pp. Sevenoaks, Kent: Hodder and Stoughton, 1990. £7.95. ISBN 0 340 53366 8 Reviewed by Ruth Taylor
Ecological diversity and its measurement A. E. Magurran. 179 pp. London: Croom Helm, 1988. £9.95. ISBN 0 7099 3540 4 Reviewed by Vic Lally
A Scottish nature diary D. Willis. 178 pp. Edinburgh: John Donald Publishers, 1990. £13.95. ISBN 0 85976 305 6 Reviewed by Kay Dodson
The scientific lady: a social history of woman's scientific interests 1520-1918 P. Phillips. 279 pp. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1990. £25.00. ISBN 0 297 82043 5 Reviewed by John Head
The trials of life - a user's guide A 72-page A4 booklet by John Barker and Steve Pollock. Available from: BBC Television, London W12 7RJ. Price £3.95 Reviewed by Mary R. Jones
Environmental enrichment: advancing animal care A 35-minute colour VHS video and accompanying information pack produced by and available from the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, 8 Hamilton Close, South Mimms, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3QD. (Tel. 0707-58202; fax. 0707-49279.) Price £15.00 inc. p & p. ISBN 0 900767 73 1 Reviewed by John Tranter
Strange tales from the dunes: persistent predators and poisonous prey A 30-minute colour video written by P. J. Garson, Department of Biology, University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Available from the Audio Visual Centre, University of Newcastle upon Tyne. The Medical School, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE2 4HH (Tel. 091-222 6000.) Purchase price £37.00 (plus VAT and p & p). Also available for hire, and on a sale or return basis, at a charge of £12.00 (plus VA T and p & p) Reviewed by Stephen J. Whittle
Perspectives in Science An interactive video series produced by the National Film Board of Canada. The series consists of four videotapes, The program in action (introduction); Water; Biotechnology; Toxic waste, and a teacher's guide. Available in the UK from Educational Media International, 235 Imperial Drive, Rayners Lane, Harrow, Middlesex HA2 7HE. (Tel. 081-868 1908/1915; fax 081-868 1991.) Price £99.00 plus VAT and p & p. Reviewed by Jane Chambers, N. L. Morgan and Steve Boreham
Medical ultrasound A 9-minute video produced for the Newham Health Authority in association with the TASTE project (a project aimed at bringing an awareness of industry to the science classroom). Available from the X-ray Dept, St Andrew's Hospital, Devons Road, Bow, London E3 3NT. Price £15.00plus £2.25 p. & p. Further details are available from Bob Morpeth, District Radiographer, St Andrew's Hospital (tel. 071-987 2030) Reviewed by Dennis Taylor
Safety Side Up A 24-minute colour video produced by David Bellamy Associates Communications Ltd, for ICI Agrochemicals. Available on free loan from ICI Agrochemicals, UK Sales, Woolmead House West, Bear Lane, Famham, Surrey GV9 7UB. (Tel. 0252-733888; fax. 0252 736333.) Reviewed by Dave Dennis
AIDS and development A 27-page loose-leaf information pack supplied in an A4 folder. Published and available from CAFOD, 2 Romero Close, Stockwell Road, London SW9 9TY. (Tel. 071-733 7900; fax 071-274 9630.) Price £1.00 plus 25% p & p (35% for overseas orders). ISBN 1 871549 15 9 Reviewed by Richard Forsbery
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