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Another week brings more opportunities to gauge the economy, and investing opportunities, in the form of economic indicators.
For the second week of April, investors can look forward to the National Federation of Independent Business Index, the Beige Book, the producer price index, the Consumer Price Index and the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index.
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On Tuesday, the National Federal of Independent Business will release their survey of small business owners for the month of March. The February reading of the NFIB small business survey, released last month, indicated an increase for the sixth consecutive month.


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Someone asked where the Hyde Cafe stood. The star shows the approximate area after comparing two maps,one from the 1900's and one from 2010.
Monday, 16 July 2012
Hyde Market in the 20's & 30's
Someone asked where the Hyde Cafe stood. The star shows the approximate area after comparing two maps,one from the 1900's and one from 2010.
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What a great account of Hyde Market in days gone by. Makes me feel quite nostalgic.
Thanks for posting.
- Monday, 16 July, 2012
- Bill crompton said...
Fantastic write up,reminds me of comeing down on the bus from Newton,No15nI think going to the ABC sat morning and then going through the Market hall and open market,I also had a Sat job at, I think it was called Ashowrths the Butchers.
Well done again.
- Monday, 16 July, 2012
- Bill crompton said...
Fantastic write up,reminds me of comeing down on the bus from Newton,No15nI think going to the ABC sat morning and then going through the Market hall and open market,I also had a Sat job at, I think it was called Ashowrths the Butchers.
Well done again.
- Monday, 16 July, 2012
Does anyone know what's going on in the second photo from the bottom? or what the 2 signs in the background are?
- Monday, 16 July, 2012
- Hyde Lad said...
At very important ceremonies in Hyde, the time honoured custom of "Roasting Ye Ox" took place. I think this one was for the Jubilee of the Incorporation of the Borough of Hyde in 1931. The bullock was roasted by Mr Fred Tyler of Stratford a champion ox-roaster. Hyde Cafe and the Norfolk Arms are in the background.
- Monday, 16 July, 2012
What a wonderful write up of the market in days gone by, makes me remember how good Hyde was back then, in the fifties my mum, brother and I would walk into Hyde down Market St, stopping at some of the lovely shops on our way down, when we got to the market, we would get the fruit and veg from one of the wooden cabins opposite the UCP, and if we were getting a bit tired and hungry by now, mum would let us go on the swingboats and buy us a wagon wheel (and them wagon wheels were big in those days, so they kept us happy and quiet for a while!) Oh yes, and Saturdays, it was Jocks stall, what a magical stall this was for us kids. It was a real treat to go into Hyde in the fifties, Hyde was full of character back then you could buy absolutely anything you needed. Lovely to see the old photos, makes me feel very nostalgic.
- Monday, 16 July, 2012
How wonderful this walk down Memory Lane is. In the 50s everyone I knew went to the market on a Saturday morning, usually early because there was so much to see and do. It was a place of entertainment as much as anything else, with characters already mentioned who will never be forgotten. How I remember Jock and his stall - all that junk and I could never understand a word he said! The pot stall was my favourite. I think the tripe stall in the green huts was Winterbottom's. Fancy having a tripe stall opposite the wonderful and much missed UCP!
We used to get our grocery order from Lowes in the market hall; I think this was a throwback to the time when the grocer kept your ration book and you were registered to buy stuff from him when things were scarce. Everything was weighed out and sugar was in blue bags.
I hated the swingboats because they ranked alongside the trolley buses for bringing your breakfast back! In the late 50s/early 60s there was a big ride outside the market hall - the Jungle Ride but we called it the Jigger. On the way home from Astley we would get off the bus at Hyde and hang out round it for ages in the hope of meeting nice lads from Hyde Grammar. It played loud pop music while the ride was going, my favourite being The Shadows Wonderful Land.
Our Saturday dinner was always the same - meat and potato pie from Clough's - delicious! The shoe shop at the end of that block was Cable.
Actually, the wonderful description given fits nicely into Rutherford's painting of the market.
- Monday, 16 July, 2012
Thanks for the reply hyde lad, so where were the Hyde cafe and Norfolk arms situated, i can't really tell from the photo.
- Monday, 16 July, 2012
- John Taylor said...
Great memories, many thanks.
I worked at Cable shoes from leaving school in 1960. This was right opposite the market and we had Woolies and Brownson's across the road. Had photography lessons at Searle's above the shop.
There used to be a tobacconist next to the confectioners. I used to buy 2d "Joystick" fags for the pictures! A long smoke!
Wish I could get a photo of Cable shop. Been searching for ages.
I dressed all 11 windows & as soon as I had finished had to start all over again. Those were the days when windows were dressed properly and with great style & care!
- Tuesday, 17 July, 2012
- theMEGLET said...
@ Anonymous
The Norfolk Arms, was located around about where the Market Hall is.
There's a Blue Plaque located at the main doorway to the Hall, which commemorates the Norfolk Arms Disaster of 1829.
So, Hyde Cafe, was located around about where Argos is.
- Tuesday, 17 July, 2012
There's a good photo showing the Cable Shoe Shop on Tameside MBC image archive site. Didn't copy it as not sure if there are copyright restrictions, but you could look at it, John.
- Tuesday, 17 July, 2012
- John Taylor said...
Thank you Werneth Low much appreciated. I spent an hour checking out all the photo's but the nearest was from 1980 showing "Manfield" shoes as the name of Cable was changed to.
One also from 1915 but prior to Cable. I need one from the '50's or '60's. It just seems that every pic of that area cuts off just before showing Cable!!!
You get Woolies, Brownson's etc but alas not Cable. I have just bought a few pics from their site and would love one of Cable so if I have missed it let me know what page it was on,
Really WL thanks again very much. At least I know the site now & can support their efforts.
- Wednesday, 18 July, 2012
This description of the market was written by Hilda Hibbert in 1990, and can be found in Living Memories of Hyde which was published in that year. Its worth reading it in the book as there are memories of the market from other people at that time too.
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In reply to John Taylor
I think the Tobacconist may have been called Alf Keenan?
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in the photo that has 2454 in the bottom right hand corner what's that huge building in the background?
- Monday, 01 June, 2015
- Tom said...
It's the building you can see in the picture at the top of the page, shops were in the bottom part and a photographers called Searls on top... not at all sure if it was built for that, or if the building had it's own name.
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Spring Creek this Sunday
2006/9/11 14:30
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I have only fished SC once at Paradise so I am not familiar with the waters. Can someone wager a guess how it might be this Sunday with the rain forecasted tomorrow and the melting snow (if any)? I think they are calling for 0.5" - 0.75" of rain but I am not sure how much snow you guys have on the ground up there. I am just trying to decide if I should give SC a run or save my 2.5 hr drive and hit a CV spring creek. Or is Penns a better option, but I think there is more snow up in the mountains that could melt.... I am just not familiar enough with SC but from what I understand it does receive a good bit of stormwater input. I am aware of the snails and have my backup boots and waders ready. Thanks for any advice or suggestions.
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Perhaps fishing is, for me, only an excuse to be near rivers.
Re: Spring Creek this Sunday
2013/9/6 11:40
From Westmoreland Cty
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There's a website that gets updated daily through TCOs fly shop in state college. It shows water levels on the USGS gauge that's updated constantly so you know what your up against when you arrive, plus daily reports. Just google TCO Spring Creek and it should come up. Good luck to ya.
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Re: Spring Creek this Sunday
2007/6/19 21:49
From Lancaster County
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USGS gauges as LetortAngler noted, for water levels.
Combine that with http://www.nohrsc.noaa.gov/nsa/index. ... =e®ion=Allegheny_Front
That will get you an estimate of the snow depth. Based on predicted forecast temps and precipitation amounts, I'd predict that what snow is left will melt. Someone who is more regular fishing Spring will have to comment on how winter melt and runoff affects it.
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Re: Spring Creek this Sunday
2010/9/1 13:55
From State College PA
Posts: 100
There is still a good amount of snow on the hills/ridges. Weather services calling for flood warnings tonight. You can check the gauge as others have suggested. It might be too stained sunday and off color monday. The ground is quite saturated right now from the last last snow melt and there are many pockets of frozen ice around waiting to melt. I fished yesterday and there is still ice around the banks and in the wet areas near the stream.
FYI:upper spring was just a tick above 40 degrees so the water temps recovered nicely from the deep freeze.
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Re: Spring Creek this Sunday
2010/9/1 13:55
From State College PA
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skeeter, its still raining at 2PM and we will get more, but the heaviest rain miraculously stayed to the NW and east of the SC college area. Keep an eye on the gauge. If houserville is at or below 80 cfs Spring can be fished. I'm sure the water will be up and stained, but fish can be caught with large nymphs and streamers.
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Re: Spring Creek this Sunday
2006/9/11 14:30
From Franklin County
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Thanks so much guys, just the type of info I was hoping for. It looks like the gauges are starting to drop so I think my buddy and I are gonna make a run for it, probably starting in the upper gorge area. Thanks again! Tight Lines!
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Perhaps fishing is, for me, only an excuse to be near rivers.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Mindful of the political risks, most Republican presidential hopefuls treaded gingerly after House Republicans unveiled a budget plan that would slash federal spending by about $5 trillion over 10 years while revamping health programs for the elderly and poor.
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Rand Paul and the new isolationism
The Republican civil war has so many factions, you need a scorecard to sort them out — tea partyers versus the establishment; conservatives versus moderates; gubernatorial wing versus congressional wing; religious rightists versus tolerants — and even the despairing Republican National Committee, in its newly released autopsy of the '12 campaign, says the party is "driving around in circles on an ideological cul de sac."
But surely the most significant fight is between the "stale and moss-covered" neoconservatives and the libertarian "wacko birds."
For more than half a century, Republicans have championed a muscular foreign policy, a robust military interventionism. This ethos has been embedded in the party brand since the Dwight Eisenhower era, it underpinned the party's anti-communist image, and, 10 years ago, it compelled the neoconservatives to blunder into Iraq. This ethos still has many adherents — most notably John McCain, and talking heads like Bill Kristol — but now there's a new player in town, and he's talking aim at the traditional Republican consensus.
I'm referring, of course, to Rand Paul.
As evidenced by his gig last Thursday at the Conservative Political Action Conference — where he strode on stage in jeans, to the accompaniment of music by Metallica — the freshman libertarian senator is clearly groovy. Groovy for a conservative confab, anyway. The young 'uns in the audience went wild for him. They waved "Stand With Rand" signs, a portent of what we might see in the '16 Republican primaries, and they loved it when he sneered at the likes of John McCain: "The GOP of old has grown stale and moss-covered — I don't think we need to name any names, do we?" That was payback for McCain's characterization of Paul and other intervention-averse conservatives as "wacko birds."
Name-calling aside, this is important stuff. Michael Gerson, who served as George W. Bush's chief speechwriter, was right the other day when he predicted that a Paul presidential candidacy would trigger "a lively debate on foreign policy fundamentals." If my history is correct, that hasn't happened since 1952, when Eisenhower faced off in the Republican intramurals against Robert A. Taft, a conservative leader and isolationist who opposed America's membership in NATO. (Indeed, Taft was the last of the prominent isolationist Republicans. Many had preceded him. North Dakota senator Gerald Nye fueled isolationism in the 1930s when he contended in a committee report that greedy banker and munitions dealers prompted our participation in World War I.)
Rand Paul is a throwback to that old GOP mindset. He broadly argues for a full American withdrawal from Afghanistan ("we're coming home") — and, more importantly, for a serious reduction in the American military presence abroad. He contends that isolationism should be a major feature of what he calls "the new GOP." There is indeed a constituency for his views, especially among younger conservatives. It's noteworthy that CPAC featured a panel entitled "Too Many American Wars? Should We Fight Anywhere and Can We Afford It?" Nobody at that event assailed President Bush as a disaster — Bush is still He Who Shall Not Be Named — but Paul's ascent is being fueled by libertarian conservatives seeking to distance themselves from Bush's tenure. Especially from an Iraq war that, at last glance, has run up a tab of two trillion bucks.
Hence the intramural Republican tensions. There are still plenty of neoconservatives, interventionists, and Iraq war apologists who think that Paul's isolationist ethos would be ruinous for the party.
Bill Kristol (natch) is one of them. Over the weekend, he called Paul a "McGovernite," which, in GOP parlance, is a slur one notch above pedophile. Kristol said that "the GOP of old, the GOP of Nixon, Reagan, and Bush, knew that while we may not be interested in war, our enemies remain interested in us." Meanwhile, A freshman congressman named Tom Cotton took a swipe at Paul during CPAC: "We're fighting ... a war against radical Islam and jihad...Do we have the will to win the war? Our enemies certainly have the will."
And Gerson, the ex-Bush speechwriter, says that the Bush and Obama adminstrations have rightly "found the threat of terrorism both real and unappeasable. In this period, the American government, with congressional authorization, has destroyed terrorist training camps; undermined terrorist communications, fundraising and planning; targeted terrorist leaders; and disrupted at least 40 plots aimed at U.S. targets. Far from perpetrating imaginary terrors on Americans, the government has protected them from real ones. Which is the reason that Republicans, in the end, cannot Stand With Rand."
Even if Paul does not run for president (he's reportedly gearing up), his vocal isolationism might serve a useful purpose. If he can prompt an honest intramural debate about the limits of interventionism, if he can force Republicans to finally own up to the bloody and costly mess they made in Iraq, perhaps the party can recalibrate for the future — interventionism, minus the foolish adventurism. But if Paul succeeds all to well in his argument for a reduced American commitment abroad, the GOP risks ceding the foreign policy center to the Democrats — just as it did in 2012, thanks to the feckless Mitt Romney. Rest assured, Democrats everywhere are hoping that the other party Stands With Rand.
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The girlfriend of a man killed in Vallejo earlier this week said he had been pursuing a career in the music industry.
"Oscar (Garcia) was succeeding in life and chasing his dreams in a music production company that was going in the right direction for success," Lindsey Pilotti said in an email.
Garcia, 22, and another man in his 20s were found seriously wounded about 8:25 p.m. Monday in the garage of a house in the 800 block of Humboldt Street, Vallejo police said in a statement released Tuesday morning.
No other information has been released as of Wednesday morning.
Garcia died at a local hospital, while the other man was stabilized at NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield. Three others — two women and a man in their 20s — walked into Sutter Solano Medical Center at about the same time, also with bullet wounds. The preliminary investigation indicates all five shooting victims were part of the same incident, police said.
The four other people are expected to survive.
Pilotti said she and Garcia were middle school sweethearts and lived together in the house on Humboldt Street.
According to Garcia's Facebook page, he graduated from Vallejo High School in 2008. The site also indicates his production company was called Brown Crowd Productions.
"He took pride in taking care of me (and) his family all the time," Pilotti said.
As memorial candles and flowers were placed in the home's driveway Tuesday, the motive for the shooting remained unclear as police continued to investigate.
Nancy Mata of American Canyon said she grew up with Garcia in Napa and was shocked by his death.
"I feel destroyed. I just can't believe this is happening," Mata said by phone Tuesday.
Mata said Garcia was an only child.
"He was very, very loved and spoiled by his mother. She adored her son. She was so proud of him," said Mata, who has been trying to reach Garcia's family to offer her condolences.
Anyone with information about the shootings is asked to call the Vallejo Police Department at (707) 648-4524.
Garcia's death marks the city's second homicide of 2013, and the second in a week. On Feb. 4, Jimmy Richardson, 27, of Vallejo was found shot to death on Evelyn Circle.
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Nothing says autumn like rich, warm colors, and interior designer Betsy Speert's approach to decorating makes the most of the seasonal palette. In this dining room, Betsy extracts deep jewel tones from the sumptuous paisley velvet that covers the walls, and she uses those colors as the driving force for a table that is luxurious but not overblown. Intense emerald, ruby, and amber hues leave no question that this intimate dinner party will glisten.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are down another quarterback. Byron Leftwich is being treated for broken ribs from Sunday's 13-10 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens, according to NFL.com.
Leftwich replaced starter Ben Roethlisberger against the Ravens. He will be replaced by 37-year-old third-stringer Charlie Batch for the time being. Batch will get his fourth start in the past four seasons in the Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns.
— Steelers (6-4) at Browns (2-8): 1 p.m. ET Sunday | Full Week 12 schedule
With their depth dwindling at the position, the Steelers are expected to try out quarterbacks this week.
Batch, a Pittsburgh native and 15-year veteran, last served as first string in Week 16 of 2011. He didn't need to do much (15-for-22, 298 yards, interception) as the defense and running game did most of the work in a 27-0 shutout of the St. Louis Rams.
The Browns have only two wins, but present a tougher assignment for Batch on the road. Cleveland led Baltimore late in Week 9, and then pushed Dallas to overtime on Sunday. Look for the Steelers to lean heavily on their rushing attack and their pass defense with Batch again to avoid an upset against a division rival.
Thanksgiving games
— Houston Texans (9-1) at Detroit Lions (4-6), 12:30 p.m. ET
— Washington Redskins (4-6) at Dallas Cowboys (5-5), 4:20 p.m. ET
— New England Patriots (7-3) at New York Jets (4-6), 8:20 p.m. ET
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Goal-directed Resuscitation in High-risk Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery (GRICS)
This study has been completed.
University of Sao Paulo
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Ludhmila Abrahão Hajjar, University of Sao Paulo
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: October 17, 2011
Last updated: February 3, 2016
Last verified: February 2016
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The primary aim of the study is to investigate whether a goal-directed resuscitation therapy in high-risk patients through cardiac index optimization using the LiDCO Rapid device reduces complications after cardiac surgery. The hypothesis is that there are better outcomes when achieving a cardiac index higher than 3L/min/m2 in those patients with an arterial lactate higher than 1.5 mmol/L.
|Perioperative Hemodynamic Optimization Cardiac Surgery
|Other: Goal-directed Resuscitation Therapy (GDT) Other: Standard protocol
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
|Official Title:
|Randomized Controlled Trial of Goal-directed Resuscitation in High-risk Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Heart SurgeryU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Ludhmila Abrahão Hajjar, University of Sao Paulo:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Composite of death or major postoperative complications [ Time Frame: within 30 days after cardiac surgery ]Death or one of the following complications: stroke, renal failure, respiratory complications, cardiovascular complications, deep wound infection and reoperation for any reason.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Duration of ICU stay and hospital stay. [ Time Frame: within 30 days after cardiac surgery ]To compare the number of days of ICU stay and hospital stay between groups.
- Tissue hypoperfusion markers [ Time Frame: within 30 days after cardiac surgery ]To compare levels of DO2, lactate, ScvO2, base excess and venous to arterial carbon dioxide difference between groups.
- Cardiovascular measures [ Time Frame: within 30 days after cardiac surgery ]To compare levels of BNP, myocardial enzymes, echocardiographic measures and free-days of vasopressors and inotropes between groups.
- Mechanical ventilation [ Time Frame: within 30 days after cardiac surgery ]To compare the number of mechanical ventilation free-days between groups.
- Fluid balance [ Time Frame: during ICU stay ]To compare fluid balance during ICU stay between groups.
|Study Start Date:
|November 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Active Comparator: Goal-directed Therapy (GDT) Protocol
Other: Goal-directed Resuscitation Therapy (GDT)
Other Name: LiDCO Rapid will be used to calculate CI and SVI.
|Active Comparator: Standard Protocol
Other: Standard protocol
The control group will be managed by the anesthetic team in the operative room and by the surgical ICU staff in the postoperative period according to institutional protocol of hemodynamic monitoring.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- All elective primary and redo adult cardiac surgical patients for coronary artery bypass grafting, valve procedure or combined procedures
- Adults patients
- Written informed consent
One of the following criteria:
- EuroSCORE (European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation) higher than or equal to 6
- Ejection fraction lower than 50%
- Recent myocardial infarction
- Unstable angina
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age less than 18 years
- Infectious endocarditis
- Transplant procedures
- Emergency procedures
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Preoperative cardiogenic shock or use of dobutamine
- Congenital procedures
- Need for intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
- Noradrenaline dose higher than 1mcg/kg/min
- Pregnancy
- Patients who refused participation in the study
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01470976
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01470976
|Instituto do Coracao - InCor / HCFMUSP
|Sao Paulo, Brazil, 05403000
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Sao Paulo
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
|Principal Investigator:
|Ludhmila A Hajjar, MD, PhD
|University of Sao Paulo
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Hajjar LA, Fukushima JT, Osawa E, Almeida JP, Galas FR. Dobutamine administration in patients after cardiac surgery: beneficial or harmful? Crit Care. 2011;15(5):444. doi: 10.1186/cc10439. Epub 2011 Sep 27.
Hajjar LA, Vincent JL, Galas FR, Nakamura RE, Silva CM, Santos MH, Fukushima J, Kalil Filho R, Sierra DB, Lopes NH, Mauad T, Roquim AC, Sundin MR, Leão WC, Almeida JP, Pomerantzeff PM, Dallan LO, Jatene FB, Stolf NA, Auler JO Jr. Transfusion requirements after cardiac surgery: the TRACS randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2010 Oct 13;304(14):1559-67. doi: 10.1001/jama.2010.1446.
|Responsible Party:
|Ludhmila Abrahão Hajjar, Supervisor of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit of the Heart Institute, University of Sao Paulo
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01470976 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|October 17, 2011
|Last Updated:
|February 3, 2016
Keywords provided by Ludhmila Abrahão Hajjar, University of Sao Paulo:
Goal-directed therapy
Hemodynamic optimization
Cardiac surgery
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When we think about technology advancement over the past 20 years a good example is our electronic devices. Smart phones, hand held tablets, sleeker computers; all these devices having data/software storage by the gigabyte and increasing. We live in a technology-driven age with demand for real time information. We have the ability to carry much of our work and current news with us on our smart phones. This technology is common place in our society, but has also incorporated itself quite extensively into production agriculture over the past few years.
Prescription Farming at the Beginning
When thinking about prescription farming, variable rate fertilizing and/or seeding, generally comes to mind. Ag retail had the first major push into technology, through variable rate fertilizer application. Soil samples were taken with GPS technology, creating grids in a field. Sample information was input into software generating a fertility map by zone in the field, thus a prescription was created. Variable rate seeding began with the advent of hydraulic motors serving as the drive or transmission on the planter, giving farmers the chance to change seeding rates on the go. At the same time farmers were also putting GPS receivers and equipment on and in their tractors and combines for auto-steer and yield mapping capabilities. The adoption of this technology gave the farmer the ability to variable rate seed by generating a prescription. The complexity we first faced was creating seeding population zones. Soil maps were logical and easy to use at first, but were not always drawn to scale nor did they account for micro-environments within the zones.
Prescription Farming Today – Nutrient Application
The evolvement of prescription farming has become more of a streamlined process in farming today. Incorporation of the "smart technologies" into the farm, along with modern GPS/rate controlling equipment has led to more fine tuning of seeding prescriptions and nutrient application. Nutrient management has seen an influx of aerial imagery from satellites, airplanes, and now unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's). These aerial devices capture imagery or photographs of the current vegetative condition of the crop. These maps can be used for supplemental or rescue treatments of nutrients, irrigation, or future drainage needs. Side dress nitrogen application has seen the use of optical crop sensing equipment attached to a nitrogen applicator, spreader, or sprayer that can sense crop health and vigor, adjusting rate needed on the go.
Prescription Farming Today – Variable Rate Seeding
Many growers that have updated to newer planters the past few years have the capabilities to do variable rate seeding. But most are unsure on how to create the "script" for the hybrid and field. With past history of yield maps, fertility tests/maps, and topography/soil information for a field, we now have the opportunity to layer different data points on top one another to create more precise seeding zones.
Recently, LG Seeds parent company, AgReliant Genetics, began to do additional hybrid testing beyond traditional strip tests and randomized research yield trials. Testing includes population trials in high, medium, and low yielding environments along with larger strip tests over multiple soil types and topography changes, allowing for multiple data points across hybrid entries at one location. In the future, this data can be coupled with the grower's yield history and soil tests to get more accurate seeding rates, in the right locations of the field.
Benefits of the Technology
Strengthening of the bottom line is still important in regards to adopting precision agriculture. Success is measured in increased bushels a lot of times. With precision agriculture we strive for increased bushels, as well as efficiency. Applying the right amount at the right time can stop over application of nutrients, irrigation, or seed, allowing savings on expenses and adding to the bottom line. Just as our computer and smart phone software need to be upgraded over time, so will precision equipment and practices. Each year of data we can collect will allow us to upgrade our prescriptions and recommendations.


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Methsuximide is used to control absence (petit mal) seizures (a type of seizure in which there is a very short loss of awareness during which the person may stare straight ahead or blink his eyes and does not respond to others) that cannot be treated with other medications. Methsuximide is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Methsuximide comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken one or more times a day. Take methsuximide at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take methsuximide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of methsuximide and gradually increase your dose, not more often than once a week.
Methsuximide may help control your condition but will not cure it. Continue to take methsuximide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking methsuximide without talking to your doctor, even if you experience side effects such as unusual changes in behavior or mood. If you suddenly stop taking methsuximide, your seizures may worsen. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Methsuximide may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
Methsuximide may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while you are taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at Web Site] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature, away from light, excess heat, and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to methsuximide.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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Study Evaluating rhIL-11 in Active Crohn's Disease
This study has been completed.
Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: June 27, 2002
Last updated: February 7, 2013
Last verified: September 2005
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The purpose of this study is to assess the activity of multiple doses of oral rhIL-11 in patients with active Crohn's disease (Crohn's Disease Activity Index [CDAI] score from 220-400).
|Crohn Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease
|Drug: Recombinant Human Interleukin-11 (rhIL-11)
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Masking: Double
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study of Orally Administered Recombinant Human Interleukin-11 (rhIL-11) for the Treatment of Patients With Active Crohn's Disease
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: Crohn disease
MedlinePlus related topics: Crohn's Disease
Drug Information available for: OprelvekinU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer:
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|16 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Documented, signed and dated informed consent to participate in this trial prior to any study related procedures being performed.
- Men and women age 16 years and over.
- Diagnosis of Crohn's disease for at least 6 months that has been appropriately documented and confirmed by radiological studies, endoscopy (with histological examination preferred), or surgical pathology (Patients with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease for less than 6 months may be included if the diagnosis is confirmed by a biopsy characteristic of Crohn's disease)
Exclusion Criteria:
Use of the following medications within the specified time period prior to randomization:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; including Cyclooxygenase-2 [COX-2] inhibitors and >500 mg/day acetylsalicylic acid)
- Codeine-containing compounds
- Corticosteroid enemas
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00040521
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00040521
|United States, Colorado
|Arvada, Colorado, United States, 80002
|United States, North Carolina
|Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599-7032
Sponsors and Collaborators
Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
|Study Director:
|Medical Monitor
More Information
Keywords provided by Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00040521 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
B2491021 ( Other Identifier: Pfizer )
|Study First Received:
|June 27, 2002
|Last Updated:
|February 7, 2013
Keywords provided by Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer:
Crohn's Disease
Active Crohns Disease
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Crohn Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Antineoplastic Agents
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017


text: GOP budget proposal would block black lung reforms By Ken Ward Jr. July 17, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- House Republicans are seeking to extend their measure that blocks the Obama administration from moving forward with a new rule aimed at combating the resurgence of deadly black lung disease, which experts say has reached epidemic proportions in the Appalachian coalfields.The GOP-controlled House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday released its draft of the 2013 budget bill for the Department of Labor, which includes the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration.If approved, the language would forbid MSHA from using any funds from its budget to finalize its October 2010 proposal to tighten legal coal-dust limits and improve other protections for miners."House Republicans' proposal to stop modern protections against black lung disease for our nation's miners is outrageous and should be defeated," said Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., and ranking minority member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.United Mine Workers President Cecil Roberts said the budget measure "amounts to nothing more than a potential death sentence for thousands of American miners.""Preventing black lung isn't a matter of overregulation," Roberts said. "It's a matter of life and death."Carol Raulston, spokeswoman for the National Mining Association, said the industry group "sympathizes" with the GOP's "frustration at MSHA's apparent unwillingness to consider seriously the constructive proposals we have made to address this problem directly and improve miners' health."Industry officials argue that recent increases in black lung rates are a regional problem and don't require a new nationwide rule. Industry supporters in Congress have claimed that black lung rates have not increased and have blamed miners for not protecting themselves from excess dust. Late last year, Republican House members -- including Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers, R-Ky., and subcommittee Chairman Denny Rehberg, R-Mont. -- slipped into MSHA's budget a provision blocking the new black lung rules until the U.S. Government Accountability Office completed an analysis of the MSHA plan. That report is due out by mid-August, but the new budget language would block MSHA from acting through at least September 2013.Black lung, or coal workers' pneumoconiosis, is an irreversible and potentially debilitating disease caused by exposure to coal dust.In 1969, Congress made eliminating black lung a national goal, with a law that required mine operators to take steps to limit exposure. The law greatly reduced black lung among the nation's coal miners.Now, scientists have found that the incidence of black lung is increasing again. Researchers have warned of a doubling of black lung rates since 1997, and of alarming incidence of the disease among younger miners whose entire careers took place under the 1969 law's dust limits.In West Virginia, more than 2,000 coal miners died of black lung between 1995 and 2004, second only to Pennsylvania, with 4,234 black lung deaths during the same period, according to government data. Nationwide, more than 10,000 miners died from black lung during those years.A joint investigation by National Public Radio and The Center for Public Integrity reported in detail earlier this week on the resurgence of black lung and, with additional reporting by the Gazette, documented widespread cheating by mining companies on dust samples and inaction by federal regulators to address the problem."The recent investigative report by several news organizations on the devastating impact of black lung and the lengths that some mine operations go to circumvent their responsibility to protect miners should have been a wakeup call," Miller said. "It's clear that voices wealthier than coal miner families drowned out that message." Reach Ken Ward Jr. at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-1702. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Charleston restaurant 2 Rod Run and Doo Wop brings classic cars, music to Boulevard for 12th year 3 Gazette editorial: Capito has second chance to do the right thing 4 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world 5 Parole hearing set for Putnam man who claims wrongful sex assault conviction W.Va. ready to weigh broadband projects Previous Story MSHA case sent to W.Va. Supreme Court Next Story


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Great Duplex with View to the River
Size110 m²
Floor No.3
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Pets allowed
- Washer/dryer
- Parking available
- Smoking allowed
Accommodation summary
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For this, it is 6, Twin or double room and a sofa bed in the lounge. Each floor has been built in this area of research if the lapa santos to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Epure in a modern style , with furniture from 50 to 60 years. Each apartment consists of a lounge, kitchen, bathroom , and a bedroom. This apartment is a duplex with a typology like the other apartments but benefits from another floor that sleeps two people in a room with a bathroom and a balcony facing the River Tejo. Bathroom all marble estremoz. Well equipped kitchen with plenty of storage. Everything is white, a very pure lines and noble materials.
You 'll be ready in a very privileged area of Lisbon and away from any noise. Windows double glazing, in a quiet street. This area is one of the embassies and is very protected , restaurants, at the bottom of the street, and the magnificent museum of ancient art a few meters . This area is also reputed to have resisted the earthquake of 1755. Breathtaking view of the floor. Santos soirees are very lively and a few steps from your apartment.
Regarding transport, the bus you throw and the famous tram 28 to 100 METRES. Indeed it crosses from one end all the other al historic area. The nearest metro is rato, and you 're right next to the train station that goes to Cascais, cais of sodre. You also have the tram that takes you to Belem. You will find this home to your taste because of the calm and beauty environment in fact the buildings are maintained and challenged state. The night is very fashionable to Santos. The housing is completely new and extremely good quality. The decoration is done with taste and personality and finally the breathtaking view of the floor you will not be able to resist this haven of peace and refinement.
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Never leave the keys in the lock starting.
Checkout until 11am
We have one parking place so be kind enough to book it at the same time you do the Booking of the flat . We won t accept afterwilde.
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We spent a few days visiting Lisbon. The apartment well located to avoid having to move the car. We had trouble finding the apartment but Richard helped us by phone. The apartment is a 4th floor without elevator and the stairs do not have electricity so at night you see nothing. The apartment has a flashlight to fix it. That would be something to consider. Otherwise the right apartment. They should talk to other neighbors and put a light on each floor ... Generally well equipped the apartment with everything you need. Thanks Richard
Pasamos unos días visitando Lisboa. El apartamento bien ubicado para no tener que mover el coche. Tuvimos problema de encontrar el apartamento pero Richard nos ayudo por teléfono. El apartamento es un 4º piso sin ascensor y las escaleras no tienen luz por lo que en la noche no se ve nada. En el apartamento hay una linterna para solucionarlo. Eso seria algo a tener en cuenta. Por lo demás el apartamento correcto. Deberian hablar con los demás vecinos y poner una luz en cada piso... En general bien equipado el apartamento con todo lo necesario. Gracias Richard
Perfect location to explore the old town. Well equiped, comfortable.
I would say the only downside to this appartement was the squeaking bed.
It's definitely nice place to stay!
Very convenient, comfortable apartment for 3 people, well equipped, bright and comfortable.
Muy bien situado, el piso cómodo para 3 personas, bien equipado, iluminado y confortable.
It nice apartment, with Many basics provided, like salt (a nice plus) and good location close to the center!
100% recommended, well located apartment, recently built, clean, comfortable and very good price. Richard and Elvira were very friendly and were always attentive to any questions you might have. I also recommend taking the parking whom go. Lisbon as pretty as ever.
100 % recomendable, apartamento bien ubicado, de recién construcción, limpio, cómodo y muy buen precio. Richard y Elvira fueron muy amables y siempre estuvieron atentos para cualquier duda que pudiéramos tener. Recomiendo también coger el parking a quien vaya. Lisboa tan bonita como siempre.
The apartment is well located, has 200m tram lines 28 and 25; the kitchen is well designed.
Some possible areas of improvement: add a small cabinet in the bathroom to deposit the toiletries .The light of the living room is too small and does not allow the evening reading, halogen would be welcome.
There is no parking with this apartment, parking is free in the street if there is room.
L'appartement est bien situé, a 200m des lignes de tram 28 et 25; la cuisine est bien conçue.
Quelques points d'amélioration possibles: ajouter un petit meuble dans la salle de bains pour y déposer les affaires de toilette .La lumière du salon est trop faible et ne permet pas la lecture en soirée, un halogène serait bienvenu.
Il n'y a pas de parking avec cet appartement, le stationnement est libre dans la rue s'il y a de la place.
The super central apartment in a charming street ... It's very charming.
El apartamento súper céntrico en una calle con encanto... Tiene mucho encanto.
We were delighted with our stay in Lisbon and Richard's apartment is not foreign to this impression.
Our host was able to make himself available for mail exchanges, and recovery of keys, easy, despite our late arrived.
The apartment is warm, tastefully decorated, a little wet, practical, ideally located in a lively area, with many shops, a few minutes walk from the city center.
We recommend Richard's apartment to tourists seeking to visit Lisbon.
Nous avons été enchanté par notre séjour à Lisbonne et l'appartement de Richard n'est pas étranger à cette bonne impression.
Notre hôte a su se montrer disponible pour les échanges de mails, et la récupération des clefs, facile, malgré notre arrivé tardive.
L'appartement est chaleureux, décoré avec goût, un peu humide,pratique, idéalement situé, dans un quartier vivant, disposant de nombreux commerces de proximité, à quelques minutes à pied du centre ville.
Nous recommandons l'appartement de Richard aux touristes cherchant à visiter Lisbonne.
Richard is a particularly welcoming and host, speaking French was very good advice. The apartment is furnished with taste and well located in Lisbon. There are 4 floors up. We should just think about changing bedding (mattress creaking at the slightest movement).
Richard est un hôte particulièrement accueillant et disponible, parlant français il a été de très bon conseil. L'appartement est aménagé avec beaucoup de goût et bien situé dans Lisbonne. Il y a 4 étages à monter. Il faudrait juste penser à changer la literie ( sommier qui grince au moindre mouvement ).
We were satisfied with our stay in Lisbon. Everything in the apartment was as we expected, clean and comfortable. Lisbon is a very beautiful city. :)
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2015 Ford
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This lease calculation assumes the following: a money factor of .00125, a residual value of 57% of the selected trim's MSRP, and an average credit score qualifying for the current finance rates.
The option and amount to purchase the vehicle at lease end, mileage allotment per year, excess mileage charges, and any included maintenance may be determined at lease signing. Any excess wear charges are to be determined at lease end
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Includes onboard device that tracks vehicle location, speed and idle time with optional vehicle diagnostics and maintenance reports. Includes one year of Ford Telematics powered by Telogis.
Includes 9.5 ft. rugged retractable cable that helps deter theft and secure personal items in the bed of the truck.
Includes heavy service front springs (1 Up upgrade above the spring computer selected as a consequence of options chosen. Not included if maximum springs have been computer selected as standard equipment), rear stabilizer bar, and slide-in camper certification.
Includes 18 inch bright machined cast aluminum 6-spoke wheels with bright hub covers and center ornaments.
Control code for units either shipped to California Emissions States dealers or ordered by California Emissions States dealers for registration in non-California States locations. Note, in Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont dealers cannot order vehicles for customers in non-California Emission States locations (except Public Service/Emergency Vehicles-936).
Includes all-terrain spare tire.
Includes front and rear splash guards.
Includes a total of 357-amps.
Includes vehicle with standard equipment. Package cost is included in vehicle msrp.
Includes one frame under-bed cross member, five pickup bed attachment points with plugs, and one integrated 7-pin connector on drivers side pick-up bed wall.
Includes 156.2 inch wheelbase, and 6.8 ft. short bed.
Includes tailgate guard, black box bed tie down hooks, and black bed attachment bolts.
Includes power moonroof with one touch express open and close, and overhead console with storage and map lights.
Only available on units sold for authorized public service or emergency service use. Must also use Code 423 when ordering.
Includes chrome front and rear bumpers, monochromatic paint, and unique King Ranch 6.7L Power Stroke diesel engine decal (replaces tape stripe). With dual rear wheels includes monotone fender flares, and with single rear wheels Chrome Package wheel lip moldings are deleted.
Includes transfer case and fuel tank skid plates.
Includes four LT275/65R20E OWL all-terrain tires and a LT275/70R18E BSW all-terrain spare tire.
Includes hill descent control, transfer case and fuel tank skid plates, colored front and rear Rancho branded shocks, and unique FX4 Off Road box decal.
Includes 10,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Includes four (4) switches located on the instrument panel that can be used to control aftermarket features such as snow plows, auxiliary lights, etc.
Federal dealers ordering vehicles with code 422 are required to also use code 93N to attest that the vehicle is being sold/delivered to a customer intending to register the vehicle in a California-Emissions or Cross-Border State. It is a violation of federal law for a Federal State dealer to sell a vehicle with code 422 (California Emissions System) unless the vehicle will be registered in a California-Emissions or Cross-Border State.
Includes four 20 inch premium cast aluminum wheels with King Ranch hub covers and center ornaments.
Includes vehicle with standard equipment, 18 inch chrome clad wheels, LT275/65R18E all-season BSW tires, chrome exhaust tip, chrome tow hooks, unique chrome mirror caps (replaces the King Ranch body color caps), chrome pickup bed tie down hooks (not included when ordered with Tough Bed), and 6 in. angular chrome tubular step bars (replaces the King Ranch accent color illuminated tubular cab steps). Must replace order code 17K with order code 17R.
Includes heavy service front springs (1 up upgrade above the spring computer selected as a consequence of options chosen. Not included if maximum springs have been computer selected as standard equipment). Note: May result in deterioration of ride quality. Vehicle ride height will increase with the addition of this package. Recommended only on vehicles which will permanently utilize aftermarket equipment.
Standard only in AK, CO, IA, ID, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NH, NY, SD, VT, WI, and WY states.
Includes hardened engine intake valves, valve seats, and bi-fuel manifold. Does not include CNG/LPG fuel tanks, lines, etc. Vehicle will be equipped with the standard factory gasoline fuel system. It is the responsibility of the final stage manufacturer to determine that any vehicle converted to use CNG or LPG complies with U.S. Federal, California or Canadian exhaust and evaporative emission requirements, Federal fuel economy standards, U.S. and Canadian safety standards, labeling, and any other requirements.
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Ozurdex for Macular Edema Post Membrane Peeling
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An epiretinal membrane is scar tissue on the retina that can cause blurring and distortion of vision and lead to swelling, or macular edema. Despite surgery to remove the scar tissue(membrane peeling), residual swelling of the retina may continue to interfere with vision.
In this study the investigators will inject an implantable steroid device into the back, fluid-filled portion of the eye. Steroids have been found to decrease the swelling in the retina. Ozurdex™ is an implantable steroid. Once implanted, Ozurdex™ is slowly dissolved by the vitreous gel that fills the eye, releasing the steroid. The steroid drug delivery system in this study, known as Ozurdex™ has been FDA-approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for decreasing swelling due to another condition in the eye. This study will help to find out whether or not this device Ozurdex™ is also effective for reducing the swelling of the retina in patients who have already had surgery to remove scar tissue on the retina.
|Epiretinal Membrane Cellophane Maculopathy Macular Edema Retinal Edema
|Drug: Dexamethasone Drug: dexamethasone
|Phase 2 Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Ozurdex in Treatment of Macular Edema Post Membrane Peeling
- mean best corrected visual acuity as measured by Snellen visual acuity compared to enrollment [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
- mean decrease in area and or volume of central foveal thickness as measured by OCT compared to enrollment [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|June 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
No Intervention: No Ozurdex
Arm 1(control) - Patients who have had epi-retinal membrane peeling and have macular edema at least 3 months (90 days) after surgery. These patients will followed without Ozurdex. The patients will be treated with current standard of care, including topical and intravitreal or subtenon's medication.
Experimental: Ozurdex 3 months after surgery
Patients who have had epi-retinal membrane peeling and have residual macular edema 3 months after surgery. These patients will receive an Ozurdex implant
Drug: Dexamethasone
intravitreal implant 0.7 mg 6 month duration
Other Name: Ozurdex
Experimental: Ozurdex 6 months or longer after surgery
Patients who have had epiretinal membrane peeling and have residual macular edema at least 6 months after surgery
Drug: dexamethasone
intravitreal implant 0.7 mg duration 6 months
Other Name: ozurdex
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|21 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients with macular edema who have had previous epi-retinal membrane peeling surgery for macular edema associated with epi-retinal membranes.
- All patients must have clear ocular media/lenses determined visually by the investigator in order to permit good quality stereoscopic fundus photography, fluorescein angiography and ocular coherence tomography.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Best corrected visual acuity 20/50 or better in the study eye
- Sub-macular hemorrhage in the study eye
- Sub-retinal fibrosis in the study eye
- Macular hole in the study eye
- Active inflammatory disease of the study eye
- Choroidal neovascularization in the study eye
- History of other ophthalmic disorders with the exception of cataract or previous cataract extraction in the study eye
- Active ocular infection in the study eye
- Previous subfoveal laser treatment in the study eye
- Previous verteporfin photodynamic therapy in the study eye
- Any systemic medical condition that would preclude them from undergoing surgery with monitored sedation.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01273727
|United States, New York
|Retina Specialists PC
|New York, New York, United States, 10011
|Principal Investigator:
|John Khadem, MD
|Retina Specialists, PC
|Responsible Party:
|John Khadem, Principal Investigator, Retina Specialists, PC
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01273727 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|January 7, 2011
|Last Updated:
|May 12, 2015
Keywords provided by John Khadem, Retina Specialists, PC:
epiretinal membrane
macular pucker
cellophane maculopathy
macular edema
retinal edema
intravitreal implant
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Macular Edema
Epiretinal Membrane
Signs and Symptoms
Macular Degeneration
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Diseases
Eye Diseases
Optic Nerve Diseases
Cranial Nerve Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Dexamethasone acetate
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Autonomic Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Gastrointestinal Agents
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
Antineoplastic Agents
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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RIVER ROUGE, Mich. -
Dionthe Sweeney was gunned down in the morning by a spray of bullets. Red flags mark the spots where police found shell casings.
Two women at the scene, who identified themselves as the victim's mother and aunt, said he was visiting his girlfriend when the shooting happened. They said Sweeney was a security guard at Ford Field.
"Nobody thinks this is drugs or anything. This is an innocent young man who led a decent life," said the victim's aunt, Patricia Livingston. "To be cut down like a dog! To be cut down like a dog by your own people! Wake up black people!"
Police do not believe the shooting was random. They say a semi-automatic gun was used.
Michigan State Police are assisting with the investigation.
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- 2 men charged in October quadruple shooting
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DAVE Turner is certain that the destination of the Hellenic League Division One West crown will not be decided when Bassett take on title rivals Brimscombe & Thrupp next month.
Second-placed Bassett maintained the pressure on their Gloucestershire counterparts with a fine victory at Old Woodstock Town last weekend but the Rylands Way boss thinks that there are still plenty of potential twists and turns to come in the final third of the season.
Turner's men currently sit four points behind Brimscombe but with two games in hand.
"I try to keep an eye on what lots of sides in our league are doing, not just those above us, because what happens at the end of the season will be down to teams below us – it won't just be what happens when we play Brimscombe," said Turner.
"If you look at last Saturday, nobody expected them not to beat fifth-from-bottom Lambourn but they rode their luck and got a draw.
"Other teams will decide who gets promoted as champions but we're just happy to be in the position we want to be in for the run-in."
Shaun Terry starred as he netted a hat-trick with Matt Bown and Ritchie Saunders also on target.
But Turner admitted that the shine was taken off the victory after Craig Bowden was controversially sent off for an alleged stamp late on.
He said: "I was really unhappy about that because I felt that he was the one who was fouled – it looked like the other guy fell on him and he had a 12-inch stud mark on his leg to prove it.
"We calmly asked the referee for an explanation after the game but he just waffled and didn't really explain it.
"It's frustrating because now I lose one of my best defenders for three games, including the one against Brimscombe, which is the kind of one that players want to be involved in."
Bassett renew hostilities with Old Woodstock almost instantly this time at Rylands Way this weekend. Midfielder Saunders is suspended.


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This Week in Bunting to Beat the Shift, 6/16
Intro time!
In April, I started a season-long series (continued here, here, here, here, here and here) devoted to tracking bunts for base hits with the infield shift in effect; this is the eighth installment. To bring you up to speed on the series' premise and methodology will take but two brief excerpts. Excerpt one:
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And now you're caught up. Today we'll cover the games of May 29 through June 4; as always, the list of bunts comes courtesy of Inside Edge. I have four new bunts against the shift to show you, all of them successful, plus the latest research from Chris Mosch on how defenses are counter-adjusting to the threat of the bunt. Let's get started.
Date: 5/29
The last time we checked in with Duda, early last month, he was facing this:
and doing this:
Which prompted Mets announcer Gary Cohen to ask this:
"At that point, how do you not just try to roll one to the shortstop hole?"
It took some time, but last week, Duda finally did something to challenge the status quo. And he looked like he'd been doing it for years.
Date: 5/31
Behold, Montero's first bunt hit since 2011. This was a bunted version of the Baltimore Chop; Cueto got off the mound quickly, but the ball's height hurt him. He might have had a play on Montero anyway, but he appeared to have some trouble getting it out of his glove.
Date: 6/1
Gonzalez is a prolific bunter to beat the shift, so it's no surprise that this went so smoothly.
Date: 6/4
The season's first bat flip on a bunt to beat the shift. It's almost as if he knew he was going to end up with an extra base.
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Bunt Attempts/Threats
To that effect, here's the latest list of threatened/attempted bunts from the past week that led to fouls or taken balls or strikes. Eventually, we'll have a large enough sample to say something about how often bunt attempts give birth to bunts.
After the (Bunted) Ball
Matt Joyce
Last week, I introduced the idea of teams using full a full overshift with two strikes against hitters who were threats to bunt, inspired by the Orioles using a two-strike overshift numerous times against Michael Bourn and the Nationals doing it a handful of times against both Denard Span and Danny Espinosa.
Martin didn't work too many deep counts during the series, so there wasn't nearly as much of as a sample as there was last week against Bourn. However, we got a clear visual of the before and after of Baltimore's infield against Martin in the third inning of Thursday's game, this time with a runner on first.
This happened again during the third plate appearance in which the Yankees got a second strike on Crisp, this time in the 10th inning. After Preston Claiborne caught the outside edge of the plate for a strike with his 2-1 offering, Oakland's broadcast caught the last moments of the infielders realigning into the full overshift.
Ellsbury's throw glanced off the runner, Kyle Blanks, so Solarte backpedaling to the base ended up being a moot point. But a good throw from Ellsbury probably wouldn't have gotten Blanks out anyway, with Solarte set up to catch the ball a few feet in front of the bag.
Thanks to Nick Wheatley-Schaller for video assistance.
Ben Lindbergh is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @benlindbergh
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Integrated Media
The integrated media program gives students the chance to become literate in a number of digital media contexts. From social to streaming media, students learn how to communicate with today's latest tools. The cornerstones of the integrated media major are using digital multimedia to tell compelling stories and using technology to engage with the world. Students study the principles and tools of interactive project design, development and distribution to create experiences that have the potential to reach global audiences.
Program Highlights
- Access a digital media lab that includes graphic design, illustration, web design, and digital audio and video production hardware and software
- Use high-definition video cameras and digital SLRs
- Choose either a major (46 credits) or a minor (20 credits) in integrated media
- Earn the only bachelor of arts in integrated media available in the Northwest
- Complete an intensive year-long, self-designed senior capstone project
- Study abroad in digital media production and studies at York St. John University in York, England
- Work with the Media Arts Production Services (MAPS) to gain practical job experience and build a portfolio
The program emphasizes theoretical and social aspects of the media as well as the creative and technical components. The Department of Media Arts enables students to become creative media makers and critical thinkers. Students are encouraged to create media as self-expression to engage with the world around them, to foster inter-cultural and interdisciplinary dialog, and to reflect on social issues.
Internships with local media and communications outlets are also a key component of study. Examples include KATU-TV in Portland, Portland independent filmmakers, a National Guard newspaper and Voltage Pictures in Hollywood, producers of the academy award-winning film "The Hurt Locker." This broad-based approach allows graduates to gravitate to a variety of fields from television and newspapers to web design and marketing.
The successful integrated media student will be able to work both independently and in teams, learn on the fly, and develop professional practices in working with real clients on real projects.
The integrated media program strives to give students a solid foundation in the highly dynamic world of digital media design and production. While tools and technologies will continue to change, our students will be able to adapt and leverage technologies to deliver compelling digital strategies to any type of organization or endeavor, be it creative, commercial or personal.
Our graduates are web marketing developers and web designers, graphic designers and art directors, video producers, commercial photographers, and web application developers.
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The Department of Media Arts also offers programs in media arts, film and video and journalism, as well as minors in communication, communication design, and film studies.


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