Tef (Eragrostis tef) is a major cereal crop in Ethiopia. Lodging is the primary constraint to increasing productivity in this allotetraploid species, accounting for losses of ∼15-45% in yield each year. As a first step toward identifying semi-dwarf varieties that might have improved lodging resistance, an ∼6× fosmid library was constructed and used to identify both homeologues of the dw3 semi-d...

The hypothesis that upright posture could modulate forearm blood flow (FBF) early in exercise was tested in six subjects. Both single (2-s duration) and repeated (1-s work/2-s rest cadence for 12 contractions) handgrip contractions (12 kg) were performed in the supine and 70° head-up tilt (HUT) positions. The arm was maintained at heart level to diminish myogenic effects. Baseline brachial arte...

: Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) refers to a pathological connection between the tracheo-bronchial tree and esophagus, may be found in 5–15% of esophageal 1% malignancies. Individuals with such advanced malignancy resulting TEF, are usually at terminal stages disease. They often burdened intolerance feeding subject frequent pulmonary infections secondary respiratory contamination. Presentation...

Pendahuluan: Fistula tracheoesophageal (TEF) merupakan kasus yang jarang terjadi, tetapi banyak penyebab termasuk imunosupresi akibat infeksi HIV. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) dapat menyebabkan peningkatan insidennya. Pemahaman mengenai kondisi HIV ini memungkinkan kita untuk menegakkan diagnosis cepat dan akurat, sehingga memberikan pengobatan tepat. Laporan kasus: Laki-laki berusia 30 t...

INTRODUCTION In properly selected patients, the use of a voice prosthesis placed in a surgically created tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a successful and desirable method of postlaryngectomy vocal rehabilitation. The long-term success rate for tracheoesophageal speech is high, ranging from 70% to 95%. Unfortunately, some patients develop complications that include: migration and progressive ...

TEF and RTEF-1 Binding to the Smooth Muscle -Actin Gene Distinguishes Myofibroblasts and Adult Smooth Muscle Cells Adult smooth muscle cells are highly plastic and can exhibit a range of phenotypes in response to different environmental and developmental cues. Their phenotypes can range from quiescent highly contractile cells with high levels of characteristic contractile protein isoforms, to h...

To assess the acclimation of pigs to heat stress, the effects of high (33 degrees C) or thermoneutral (23 degrees C) constant temperatures on feeding behaviour and components of energy balance were studied in group-housed young pigs. Three groups of five pigs were used at each temperature. After 1 week of adaptation, voluntary feed intake (VFI) and heat production (HP) were recorded for thirtee...

Association of unilateral severe pulmonary hypoplasia or agenesis and esophageal atresia (EA) with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is an exceedingly rare and highly lethal combination. We report a case of full term male baby who had EA with TEF and right lung hypoplasia, managed at our centre. He is alive and doing well at 10 years of age.

Tef [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter] is an important staple food crop, especially in Ethiopia where it is annually grown on 2.8 million hectares of land. It is important for food security in the region, in spite of having a low yield, mainly due to lodging. In this study, 15 representative landraces as well as three improved varieties have been selected for in-depth characterization of many par...