Angle correlation analysis was performed in three frequency bands: below 0.7 Hz (LP), above 3 Hz (HP) and in between (BP) using the integrated angle velocity signals. Angular velocities were spectrally analysed.
Greater head than trunk motion was observed in angle correlations, power spectral density (PSD) ratios, and transfer functions (TFs). Head on trunk motion
could be divided for all sensory conditions into a low-frequency (<0.7 Hz) “”head locked to trunk”" inverted pendulum mode, JNK-IN-8 cell line a mid-frequency (ca. 3 Hz), resonant mode, and a slightly anti-phasic head motion on stabilized trunk, high-frequency (>3 Hz) mode. There was coherent motion between head and trunk but not between head and pelvis. Trunk and pelvis data was consistent with previously reported in-phase and anti-phase movements between these segments. Significant age
differences were not found.
This data indicates that during quiet stance body motion increases in order of pelvis, trunk, head and quiet stance involves control of at least two separate links: trunk on pelvis and head on trunk dominated by head resonance. The head is locked to the trunk for low frequency motion possibly because motion is just supra-vestibular threshold. The head is not stabilised in space during stance, rather the pelvis is. (C) 2012 IBRO. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.”
“Schizophrenia is one of the most debilitating of all common brain disorders, exacting a heavy toll on the afflicted and having a tremendous public health impact. Clinical outcome is more strongly predicted by cognitive deficits than Tideglusib psychotic symptoms, with no established treatment for these deficits. In this review, we discuss the status of treatment development for impaired cognition in schizophrenia. These treatments include a range of pharmacological targets within diverse neurotransmitter systems. New technologies, including transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation, and psychological therapies,
such as computer-based cognitive training, may also benefit cognition in schizophrenia. Each of these approaches shows promise and their integration may optimize benefits for patients in the future.”
“Purpose: to We have previously shown that nonwhite patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction undergo pyeloplasty at a younger age than white patients. The mechanisms behind this finding are unclear, since there is no known racial variation in the natural history of ureteropelvic junction obstruction. We used a detailed clinical database to explain this phenomenon.
Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all patients undergoing primary pyeloplasty at our institution between 1992 and 2008. More than 360 data points were abstracted for each patient, including self-reported race, socioeconomic status, symptom duration and presentation.
Results: Of 847 patients undergoing pyeloplasty during the study period 741 met inclusion criteria.