In view of the distinct and seminal contributions of Pareto and Pigou to the economics of welfare, Pigou’s enduring influence in the field of public finance and Pareto’s hostility to developments in that field of study, the lack of a comparative study of their contributions is unfortunate. This study contrasts the place of ophelimity and utility and in these authors’ approaches to welfare studi...

OBJECTIVE To determine whether the effects of angiotensin I (AngI) in humans can be explained entirely by its plasmatic conversion to angiotensin II (AngII). METHODS Ten healthy male volunteers on a sodium-restricted diet were studied on two separate occasions. during which, in random order, AngI or AngII was infused in increasing doses of 0.3, 1 and 3 pmol x kg-1 x min-1. Mean arterial press...

Abstract This article reconceptualizes natural capital. It categorizes capital into renewable and structural capital, argues for exclusion of nonrenewable (such as coal oil) from consideration a presents 10 guiding principles sustainable use Both tasks reconceptualizing identifying are inspired by Aldo Leopold’s land ethic.

BACKGROUND Fibrosis, as well as myocyte hypertrophy, is the major determinant of prognosis in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Valsartan, an angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker, may improve myocardial fibrosis in patients with HCM. METHODS AND RESULTS Twenty-three patients with HCM were randomly divided into 2 groups: 11 patients had valsartan added to conventional treatment (V group) an...

The anthracycline drugs are important for the treatment of a number of malignancies; however, their clinical use is associated with dose-dependent severe chronic cardiotoxicity. Although the mechanism for this side effect has not yet been identified, the alcohol metabolites formed during daunorubicin (DAUN) and doxorubicin (DOX) therapies have been implicated. The alcohol metabolites of DAUN an...