The strain influence on the bandgap is evaluated by using the k x p formalism. Furthermore, an empirical expression is proposed which allows us to calculate the AlInGaN band-gap and high-energy Selleckchem GSI-IX inter-band transitions in the whole compositional range (x, y). The band-gap values obtained from the empirical expression are in good agreement with both the calculated ab initio and the experimental values determined by SE. VC 2011 American Institute of Physics. [doi:10.1063/1.3603015]“
“Heterotopic triplets hardly take place, but nowadays the extended use of assisted reproductive technologies is increasing the

ectopic pregnancies rate and subsequently the heterotopic pregnancies, leading to a potentially dangerous condition for the woman and the intrauterine pregnancy.

Fourteen cases previously reported in the literature of patients

presenting an intrauterine twin pregnancy which became complicated by a tubal ectopic pregnancy have been reviewed. The case of a patient following a homologous intrauterine insemination treatment, resulting in live birth of both twins, is also described.

Although the diagnosis of heterotopic triplets with tubal ectopic is challenging, a timely surgical treatment will preserve intrauterine gestation with a great chance of a successful obstetric outcome for both twins.”
“We developed L1(1)-type Co-Ni-Pt BAY 57-1293 in vitro ordered alloy films for use as a material for creating thermally assisted magnetic recording media with high recording densities. We examined the temperature dependence of magnetic properties of L1(1)-type (Co1-xNix)(50)Pt-50 ordered alloy films. These films had a uniaxial magnetic anisotropy of 10(7) erg/cm(3) at an LCL161 mw x

of less than similar to 0.8. The Curie point was monotonously reduced when the Ni content steadily increased. The composition of Co15Ni35Pt50 (x – 0.7) provided both a high magnetic anisotropy of 1.4 x 10(7) erg/cm(3) and a low Curie point of 583 K, which are favorable for thermally assisted magnetic recording media. (C) 2011 American Institute of Physics. [doi: 10.1063/1.3608123]“
“Modern imaging techniques are becoming increasingly important in assessing the course of arthritis and in permitting measurement of response to treatment as part of the follow-up of patients. They include ultrasonography (US), MRI, PET/CT, and biofluorescence. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, clinical evaluation is significantly less sensitive than either US or MRI in detecting synovitis. As a result, imaging is a useful alternative to achieving proper assessment of disease activity. The different areas in which the new imaging techniques could help practicing rheumatologists and internal physicians include the following: early and differential diagnosis of arthritis, evaluation of disease activity, prognosis, assessment of treatment efficacy, assessment of remission, and evaluation of subclinical disease.