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M Bauer

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PubMed1993

Tubomanometry. Values in ears with traumatic and chronic perforations.

The tubal function of 68 patients with a unilateral traumatic perforation of the tympanic membrane and 116 ears of 94 patients with chronic otitis media were examined by equalization manometry. The values obtained in the traumatic group are regarded as being characteristic of normal tubal function: the patients were able to equalize +/- 30 hPa difference in pressure with between three and seven swallows. Only 25% of the ears with a dry central perforation and none with an infected central perforation were able to fulfil this requirement.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1993

[Suspected abortion: morphologic aspects--value of histological examination of curettage specimen in suspected abortion and extra-uterine pregnancy].

Curettage specimens of 104 patients with clinically suspected abortion and unknown localization have been examined histologically. 50 patients with defined ectopic pregnancy, 51 patients with proved abortion and 50 patients with legal abortion had been used to compare with. In two cases syncytial cells could be proved histologically and by this an abortion could be verified. We could see decidually transformed endometrium in all cases with uncertain or certain formerly intrauterine localization of pregnancy. Opposite to this in ectopic pregnancy we could observe this only in 54 per cent. Summarizing our results in abortions as well as in ectopic pregnancies similar histologic findings could be seen.

Abortion, Induced↗
PubMed1993

Comparative effects of crystalloid and small volume hypertonic hyperoncotic fluid resuscitation on hepatic microcirculation after hemorrhagic shock.

Hepatic microcirculation, leukocyte-endothelial interaction, and sinusoidal widths were studied by means of intravital microscopy in a non-heparinized fixed pressure hemorrhagic shock model in the rat. Asanguineous resuscitation was performed either with "adequate" amounts of lactated Ringer's solution (threefold shed volume/30 min) or 4 ml/kg/3 min 7.2% saline/10% Dextran 60 (HSDex) or 4 ml/kg/3 min 7.2% saline/10% hydroxyethylstarch 200/0.62 (HSHes). Hemorrhagic shock and resuscitation was paralleled by significant (P < 0.01) lumenal narrowing of sinusoids that remained largely uninfluenced by the type of fluid used for resuscitation (HSDex: 9.28 +/- 0.56; HSHes: 8.93 +/- 0.29, LR: 8.87 +/- 0.6 microns compared to 12.17 +/- 0.24 microns in controls). Whereas HSHes and LR-therapy resulted in comparably increased leukocyte adhesion to the sinusoidal wall, the dextran-containing solution led to a significant attenuation of leukocyte-endothelial interaction, suggesting involvement of dextran-binding adhesion molecules, e.g., selectins.

Animals↗
PubMed1993

[Psychiatric disorders in emigrants. II. Follow-up over six months and attitudes of the patients].

In the first part of this study we investigated people who had left East Germany and sought psychiatric help within six weeks after their move. 94 patients were re-examined approximately six month later. Meanwhile 40% had found an adequate job and 44% satisfactory accommodation. 65% stated that some of their original hopes had remained unfulfilled in the west. However, in general patients viewed significantly fewer problems associated with integration in the West, than in the first interview. Symptoms were clearly improved according to clinical and self-ratings. Only three patients reported an overall deterioration. Sociodemographic and clinical variables as assessed in the first interview--including diagnostic classification according to ICD-9 and DSM-III-R-, allowed only a limited prediction of different outcome criteria.

Acculturation↗
PubMed1993

[Psychiatric disorders in emigrants. III. Follow-up after two and a half years].

In the first and the second part of this study we reported about first examination and a six month follow-up in patients who had left East-Germany in 1989. In this third and last part, findings of a two and a half year follow-up in 52 patients are shown. 92% of the patients reported further improvement, 87% stated to have an adequate job, and also 87% to have satisfactory accommodation. Frequency of complaints and level of psychopathological symptoms were clearly reduced. This positive change was not due to psychiatric treatment.

Acculturation↗
PubMed1993

Retention can be improved!

A unique program has been developed to encourage retention of nurses who prefer to remain in direct patient care roles. Both recognition and monetary reward are available to nurses who join the "Professional Excellence in Nursing" (PEN) program. The underlying philosophy is that stable employment, clearly defined and attainable goals and recognition for a higher level of performance are keys to job satisfaction--and thus to retention. Evaluative data on this young program are not available but informal surveys indicate a positive outcome.

Career Mobility↗
PubMed1992

ATP binding to bovine serum albumin.

Specific binding of ATP to bovine serum albumin (BSA) is demonstrated employing ATP derivatives spin-labeled at either N6 or C8 of adenine ring or at the ribose moiety. Based on a 1:1 stoichiometry binding constants are in the 50-100 microM range. Binding is largely competitive with ATP or stearic acid. A small fraction of the labeled nucleotides could not be liberated by these ligands. Binding of AMP is in the millimolar range, only.

Adenosine Triphosphate↗
PubMed1992

Follow-up study of owner attitudes toward home care of paraplegic dogs.

A questionnaire was mailed to 30 owners of paraplegic dogs who had been caring for their dogs at home for 3 to 72 months. It was designed to collect information on demographic variables, duration of ownership and paralysis, age of the pet, pet/owner relationship, owner expectations and perceptions of the pet's quality of life, problems the pet experienced, effect that maintaining a paralyzed pet had on the owners' quality of life, and whether use of a cart was beneficial. Significant correlation was found between prior expectations that the pet would lead a high-quality life and perception that the pet, in fact, had a high quality of life during paralysis (r2 = 0.61, P = 0.01). Owners who had anticipated that extra work would be necessary to care for their paraplegic dog had a more positive attitude toward home care (r2 = 0.55, P = 0.03). Overall, owners involved in the study were satisfied with all aspects of maintaining paraplegic dogs at home. Our findings support the feasibility of dedicated owners successfully maintaining small (average body weight, 9 kg) paraplegic dogs at home for extended periods.

Age Factors↗