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PREGNANCY The stress would schizophrenia of the Child NOUVELOBS.COM 21.08.2008 15:04 1 comment According to one study, pregnant women subjected to a traumatic stress would be more likely to give birth to children who develop schizophrenia in adolescence. (Sipa) Pregnant women undergo a traumatic stress would be more likely to give birth to children who later develop schizophrenia. That reveals a study published Thursday, August 21 in the journal BioMed Central Psychiatry, based in London. "The type of stress in question is of the kind that we suffered during a natural disaster like an earthquake, a terrorist attack, a hurricane or a sudden bereavement," said the lead author, Dolores Malaspina . Dolores Malaspina and her colleagues examined data on 88,829 people born in Jerusalem between 1964 and 1976 and have interbred with the national registry of psychiatry Israel. 637 cases of schizophrenia were identified. A suspicion proved According to the study, children of women who were the second month of pregnancy at the height of the Arab-Israeli war in June 1967 - the "Six-Day War" - had a significantly higher rate of schizophrenia in their entry to adulthood. The authors stress that the maximum impact is in early gestation, with "a relatively narrow window of vulnerability (schizophrenia), the second month of pregnancy." The study also shows a marked difference in impact between men and women. Women in their second month of fetal life during the conflict were 4.3 times more likely to suffer from schizophrenia, while for men, this risk is much lower (1.2). Other potential influences - seasons, low birth weight, calorie intake - were rejected. "It is a striking confirmation of what we suspected for a long time," said Malaspina. One person in 200 These results confirm those of previous studies under an excess of schizophrenia in children whose mother suffered a high stress in early pregnancy. Studies, Finland and Denmark, on the loss of a husband or a relative of the 1st level of pregnant women, are most convincing, say the authors. They indeed show an excess of cases of schizophrenia in particular, when the mourning is occurring in the 1st trimester. This psychosis affects about one in 200, usually in late adolescence or early adulthood. It is marked by hallucinations, alteration of perception of reality and the relationship with others and may include delusions of persecution.

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The first transplants face trial promising NOUVELOBS.COM 22.08.2008 10:39 Discharges of transplants performed on two people in China and France, the first two in the world, have been overcome and the sensations of cold or heat restored. Promising results. The French Isabelle Dinoire, the first face transplant (AP) Two face transplants, one in 2006 after an attack by a bear and another in 2007 because of a tumor of the face, gives promising results, according to the British medical journal The Lancet, which publishes detailed descriptions in its issue dated Saturday, August 16. These grafts made respectively in China and France are the second and third in the world after the success of the 1st World in France on November 27, 2005 on Isabelle Dinoire, 38 years old, disfigured by her dog. In all three cases, tissues transplanted from deceased subjects. Attacked by a bear The team headed by Professor Guo Shuzhong, director of the department of plastic surgery at Xijing Hospital in Xi'an city (north-west) and describes the case of Li Guoxing, aged 30 when he was attacked by a Bear in October 2004. The transplant of 13 April 2006 lasted 18 hours, including the connection of blood vessels, repair of the nose, lips, sinus and other structures of the face (including bone) deeply damaged. Three episodes of acute discharges, which occurred within the 3rd, 5th and 17th months after transplantation, were controlled by adjusting the anti-rejection treatment. The sensations of hot and cold over the graft were restored 8 months after transplantation. The kidneys and liver patient functioning normally and there was no infection during the two years of medical follow-up presented. "At present the overall outcome is good, despite some post-surgical complications," note the Chinese doctors. The patient has readily accepted his face, "they specify. Two other operations (in November 2006, April 2007) have helped improve his appearance. Resumption of full-time work The Chinese doctors are differences with the world premiere (the Registry of the triangle nose-lips-chin), a medical but also on the most serious injuries of Li (part of the missing bone structure, facial nerve severely injured explaining his Poor recovery). The therapeutic differences could partly explain the emergence of a Li diabetes and hypertension at the French patient, they said. Dr. Laurent Lantieri (Hospital Henri-Mondor APHP Paris region) relate to his part the case of Pascal, 29 years, disfigured by a tumor of genetic origin-a neurofibromatosis, called Recklinghausen disease and grafted on January 21, 2007. Two episodes of discharges, the 28th and 64th days (the latter linked to a viral infection from the donor) have been overcome. One year after the intervention, the functional evolution is good (motor and sensory). The patient, whose psychological recovery is excellent, has been able to work full time 13 months after transplantation. Dr. Bernard Devauchelle (Amiens) and Jean-Michel Dubernard (Lyon) authors of the 1st World these partial face transplants call in Lancet, cooperation between teams pioneers to move forward.

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Agriculture. Bluetongue in the Pyrenees New measures Precautionary In the Ariege in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Gers the Hautes-Pyrenees through the Haute-Garonne, all departments that are affected little by little by Bluetongue. Also called the disease of the blue tongue, it is detected across the Pyrenees. The launch Prefectures vaccinations mandatory and optional, depending on the animals. Pyrénéesinfo reported on the latest decisions taken on this disease. Several cases of bluetongue serotype 1 have been recently confirmed in the department of Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Landes, Haute-Garonne, Ariège. This situation demonstrates the interest there was to launch the vaccination against the serotype since 1 April 2008 in the Hautes-Pyrenees, and the need for holders of ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats ...) d ' be vigilant and report immediately any suspicious symptoms to their vet. The main symptoms to attract attention are: fever, swelling and congestion in the head, flows and ulcers in the nose and mouth, lameness, reproductive disorders and loss of milk. The disease is more serious for sheep, for which mortality may relate 5 to 20% of animals affected. Since the launch of this vaccination, the Hautes-Pyrenees are classified as restricted zone vis-à-vis this serotype. This means that the output of cattle, sheep and goats to parts of the territory free french serotype 1 is subject to any of the following conditions: vaccination against the serotype 1 from more than 60 days, or vaccination against the serotype 1 and test virological negative made at least 30 days after the second injection, or disinsection for over 14 days and virologic test negative, or disinsection for over 28 days and negative serology (in the case of animals not yet vaccinated because of their young age). Only animals that meet one of the first two conditions can be shipped to Italy and Spain. Moreover, in all cases, a disinsectisation must be carried out. Exceptions exist for some animals (animals destined for immediate slaughter, animals less than thirty days for fattening, return transhumance). The new cases occurred in neighbouring departments lead the rankings on 23 August 2008 a part of the Hautes-Pyrenees in "forbidden perimeter" means cantons of Castelnau-Magnoac, Maule-Barousse, Ossun, Saint Lawrence Neste and Vic in Bigorre. It contained no additional restrictions on movements of animals, but steps disinfestation ruminants, on veterinary prescription, must be taken in these areas. The serotype 8: Hautes-Pyrenees, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Gers and Landes a restricted zone The Hautes-Pyrenees, as well as the Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Gers and Landes, fall from 23 August 2008 in the restricted zone vis-à-vis the serotype 8 of bluetongue (also known as FCO or "disease of the Blue Tongue "), which was already part of the remaining french continental territory. These four departments were already regulated vis-à-vis the serotype 1 of this disease. This passage zone will begin vaccination. This vaccination is mandatory for cattle and sheep to be shipped to countries requiring such vaccination, particularly Italy and Spain. It is optional for other animals susceptible species (cattle, sheep, goats). The vaccination consists of two injections at three week intervals for cattle, a single injection for sheep. Vaccination against the serotype 8 can be performed at the same time as that against the serotype 1, which is mandatory in all cases for cattle and sheep (and optional, but strongly recommended, for goats). The vaccines are funded by the European Union. The act of vaccination by veterinarians is partly at the expense of farmers, and partially supported by the state and the European Union. In cases where immunization is compulsory, the rate of this act of vaccination is in the Hautes-Pyrenees of HT € 25.62 per visit of livestock, plus 1.65 € HT by cattle vaccination and € 0.55 per HT sheep vaccinated (that vaccination concerns serotype 8, 1 or 1 and 8). In the case where vaccination is optional, the fare is not regulated. In all cases (vaccination compulsory or voluntary), the assumption by the State and the European Union amounts to 50% of these costs, but shall not exceed 2 € per animal vaccinated for each serotype by 0.75 € sheep or goats vaccinated for each serotype. Cattle vaccinated will be shipped to Italy or Spain more than 60 days after the second injection of vaccine, this period may be reduced if a virologic test with negative results is carried out at least 36 days after the second injection. Farmers affected by this vaccination should contact their vet. They must also contact their veterinarian at all suspicious symptoms found on one of their animals. It is recalled that this disease affects ruminant animals, but it poses no risk to human health, nor by consumption of food or by contact with animals. For further information, persons concerned may contact the departmental directorate of veterinary services des Hautes-Pyrenees (05 62 44 56 00), the association Pyrenees fight against animal diseases (05 62 93 52 44), the Board of agriculture (05 62 34 66 74) or their vet. The Haute-Garonne also affected Several suspected case of "bluetongue" (FCO) have been detected by the network veterinary supervision in the department of Haute-Garonne in cattle and sheep. The FCO is a viral disease that affects ruminants (sheep, cattle and goats in particular). It is transmitted by a midge which contaminates the animals in the piquant. This disease does not affect humans and has absolutely no impact on the quality of food. Its consequences are economical because of declining production and the obstacle to export it engenders. It is caused by a virus which there are currently 24 different serotypes, two of which are present in France. Since August 2006, a number of countries of Northern Europe but also France are faced with the disease in relation to the spread of a virus belonging to serotype 8 (15 566 cases reported in France during the year 2007). The virus serotype 8 was totally unknown on the continent before, while others virus serotypes remained limited in some areas of southern Europe (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Corsica). Since November 2007, a virus so far this serotype 1 in areas in southern Spain and southern Portugal has been spread so brutal in northern Spain and then in the departments of Pyrenees-Atlantiques and Landes (3 cases reported in these two departments in 2007). The fight against the FCO is mainly based on two types of measures: -- Measures to prevent the activity of midge vector limiting areas that can accommodate (including moist places around the barn for spawning and development of midge larvae) and conducting a regular disinfection of animals and livestock buildings. -- Animal protection through vaccination against the serotypes or viruses that infect them. Since April 2008, a nationwide campaign to vaccinate cattle, sheep and goats against the virus serotype 8 was initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. As a concomitant, a campaign to vaccinate cattle, sheep and goats against the virus serotype 1 was conducted in departments where the virus was likely to be present. However, these measures have not avoided, since May 2008, an upturn virus type 8 (5091 cases to 14 August 2008) but also virus type 1 (28 cases to 14 August 2008) . It should be noted that these cases relate only to non-vaccinated animals: vaccination is therefore an effective management strategies. Following suspicions clinics, the first laboratory results confirm the presence of the virus responsible for the disease in 4 farms in the Haute-Garonne. The virus in question is serotype 1. The analyses in other farms suspects are underway. Upon confirmation of these first cases, a crisis cell was meeting in prefecture Thursday, August 21, 2008, outlining the measures to be put in place to limit the spread of this disease. -- Designation by the Prefect of an area 20 km radius around the confirmed cases in which animals susceptible species will be systematically disinsected, as well as buildings and means of transport, with confinement of sick animals. This area will be complemented by an area 70 km around confirmed cases to be defined by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries published in the Official Gazette of 22 August 2008. Within these two areas, animals susceptible species will be subject to restrictions of movements aimed at preventing the spread of this virus. -- Establishment of an emergency vaccination campaign against the virus serotype 1 to allow an early resumption of cattle trade with Italy and Spain. Indeed, these countries accept the parties to free their territory that animals properly vaccinated. Because of the vaccine protocol (two injections at three week intervals followed by a period of 60 days minimum), such exchanges will not resume better than the end of 2008. The vaccines will be available in about ten days for the entire herd sheep, cattle and goats departments restricted areas, including the Haute-Garonne. Accompanying measures economic breeders will be introduced by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Fund (relief expenses, compensation for losses mortality) plus other health and social aid. The continuation of aid to keeping animals on the farm is under consideration to the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. The minister confirmed on August 12 last financial participation by the State for the double vaccination against the serotype 1 and 8 in nine departments. The principle of this support is in force in the new zone. The vaccination will be reassessed to take into account the evolution of the disease. The Ariège happening in prohibited area BTV1 Fifty suspected cases of "bluetongue were detected over the last eight days by the veterinary surveillance network in the department of Ariege. Bluetongue only affects ruminants. It does not affect humans and therefore does not concern for the population. Animal products, meat and milk, do not pose a risk to consumers. The first laboratory results show the presence of the virus in twelve farms, of which four were confirmed as belonging to SeroType 1 (BTV1). Meanwhile, four homes were also confirmed in the south of the Haute-Garonne, leaving prejudge the evolution of a primary home located in the Couserans. The bluetongue (FCO), also known as "disease of the blue tongue", is a viral disease that affects only ruminants. It raging in Europe since August 2006 in its variety BTV8. This SeroType was totally unknown on the continent before, while others SeroTypes remained limited to the countries of North Africa and to some extent Spain (SerotTypes 1 and 4). The disease causes swelling and congestion of the face, feet and udders, leading to major production cuts and abortions. Inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes causing watery eyes, then, drying and jetage, with accumulation of scabs around the mouth. The animals have a high fever, pain on movement, maigrissent and mortality can reach up to 30% in sheep. The disease is not transmitted directly from animal to animal, but through small bites from midges of the Culicoides family, whose proliferation is important in late summer. These insects ingest the virus by pricking a sick animal and then send then stick to healthy animals. The wind plays an important role in spreading the disease carrying vectors passively infected. Prevention is based on two possibilities: the fight against the midge and fight against the virus. Since June 24, 2008, a preventive vaccination campaign for sheep and cattle against the SeroType 8 (27 000 outbreaks of infection over the entire territory) was underway, but that does not protect animals against the SeroType 1 (supposed quartered the departments of moorland and the Pyrenees-Atlantiques since only six cases were counted). The fight against the midges based on the application of persistent insecticides on animals, at intervals of about three weeks, and the maintenance of the surroundings, avoiding damp places laying insects. The infected animals must be confined if possible, especially during periods of high activity of midges (dawn and dusk), with a strengthened protection insecticide. Although the full results are not yet available, a crisis cell was held in prefecture Thursday, August 21, 2008, outlining the measures to be put in place to limit the spread of this disease. • Establishment of protective measures at all the department becomes high perimeter surveillance, in which animals should be systematically disinsected, as well as buildings and means of transport, with confinement of sick animals. • Identification of all animals, including sheep "clippers" private non-breeders, for strengthening of veterinary surveillance network and implementation of measures for any new operation in question. • Establishment of an emergency vaccination campaign BTV1. Apart from the direct losses caused by the disease, indirect losses can already be described as very worrying for the economy of these farms since the passage zone will lead to the minimum ban on export to Italy All weanlings ariégeois during the fall, why economic partners were invited to this meeting. Accompanying measures economic breeders will be introduced by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Fund (relief expenses, compensation for loss by death or euthanasia) plus other health and social aid. The continuation of aid to the maintenance of animals on the farm is under consideration at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Poker, Natalie Teltscher brought to its knees before PokerStars ... August 22, 2008 - Source: Blog Casino Poker - Article written by: Blog Casino Poker (Youth Madagascar) A bad stroke of poker, this is how one could describe the attempted Natalie Teltscher bringing his case to the opponent Pokerstars to justice. Eventually it will have failed to bluff the court of the Isle of Man and had to make its cards! As a reminder, this story begins with a tournament like all poker tournaments online that offer different rooms online games. The Main Event of WCOOP 2007 won the hand by Natalie Teltscher with a gain of $ 1 228 330.50 was originally a scandal in the world of online games. Some time after the victory of "The V0id" in this case Natalie Teltscher, its success was questioned by the house organizer of what Pokerstars tournament. The surveys and investigations that are current processes for a room this size have indeed found that this victory was sullied by cheating that went beyond the rules laid down by the tournament organizer of the room. It was stipulated that each account must be registered for a single person who must ensure all parties that the account has to play throughout the tournament, becoming the account must in no circumstances be used by another person. But it turned out that the winner "the V0id" was not used by Natalie Teltscher during the tournament or at least a portion of the tournament. Pokerstars has decided to disqualify Natalie Teltscher and withdrew the sum which was intended to distribute to other players in the final table. But "the V0id" brought the case before the justice of the Isle of Man so that the sum which is due to be returned. Also the court wished to clarify the terms and conditions that were stipulated in the rules established by Pokerstars to make a fair and just verdict. But finally, given the results of investigations have revealed that Pokerstars, the complainant has recently decided to withdraw its complaint against the house Thursday as she finally admitted that indeed, it was not she who used the account " The V0id "which belonged to him. She acknowledges that this account has been lent to a so-called agent whose identity remains to be determined. Anyway, it must pay fees paid by Pokerstars in this dispute which has now lasted nearly a year ... The court could only reach a verdict in favor of Pokerstars given the facts and evidence it considers to be irrefutable, and "admission" by Natalie Teltscher will only confirm its decision. Faced with this result, Pokerstars did not hide their satisfaction about the outcome of this case, indeed, they even managed to get an advertisement on the back of "The V0id" demonstrating the effectiveness of their control and authentication of accounts and players. Thus, Pokerstars, although risky big as his reputation might well benefit from this case. Investigations made to detect any ill-intentioned players have borne fruit and they hope that the turn taken by this case "The V0id" give confidence to other players. Such advertising is now so valuable for rooms online poker because with the recent case of breach of security that have plagued other rooms like Absolute Poker and Full Tilt Poker, the image of online poker has seriously taken a blow. And given the course of this case, there might even be tempted sometimes to think that all this could well be premeditated in order to smooth the image of online poker. Indeed, the fact that Miss Teltscher has withdrawn his complaint is rather strange because it is still a million dollar fine and that it accepts more still pay to offset the costs incurred by Pokerstars throughout this deal. On the other hand, having a room the size of Pokerstars will be able to defend the same ethics of poker. The conditions and established rules about the uniqueness of using a player account and its effective participation for an entire tournament will be the guarantor of this ethic, or these rules have been easily circumvented by this player, and fact that another person has used the account "The V0id", and also in the final, will have completely distorted the face of the game. Others present at the final table might have been able to win because they would have otherwise been able to play ... In addition, the supposed agent who might have taken its place could be his brother who is also a professional player. And strangely the identity of the "agent" will never be found until now. All this demonstrates that Pokerstars has nevertheless demonstrated a certain letting go. However that players should not forget is that the risks of triches still exist especially during a party line. The tournament which has been the subject of this case is among the major online tournaments, then what should he think about the security of small tournaments if a tournament in 3000 with nearly $ 3000 players have such vulnerabilities? Using the technique of multi-account deployed in this case are probably on other tables and online tournaments but did not yet seen both on the side of players on the side of organizers. And of course, as cheating has always existed, it still exists but it will be the techniques that evolve to keep pace with the evolution of security systems. And despite the good intentions Poker online dare say such scandals, could not blame them, because the solutions they propose dealing with such circumstances as redistributing gains to other players, benefits Players who do not cheat, though ... now, there is a worry!

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The hot water system has undergone an operation désinfection.Photo DDM, J. Navarro.Une person of 43 years has contracted Legionnaires, there is a fortnight. This is the clinical Piétat, Barbazan-Debat, that his illness was declared. "Our patient seemed to suffer from a flu," said Aline Dubus, director of the institution. As soon as his condition has been identified and declared, on August 13, with the DDASS, he was immediately transferred to a specialized hospital service department. Yesterday, his condition was stationary, "said the prefecture of Hautes-Pyrenees. So far, no other cases have been reported in the establishment or even in the department. Showers banned "As soon as we became aware of this infection, we have implemented the protocol imposed in such cases," Aline Dubus. As a first step, taken showers were banned and water analyses were conducted by the DDASS. The temperature of hot water in the circuit health was also checked. "It must be at least 50 ° at any point of use," said the prefecture. "To enable our 39 patients to wash, three showers collective equipped with special knobs, were put into service," added the director. As a preventive measure, at the request of health authorities, a shock treatment disinfection was carried out on the network of hot water where the bacteria thrive. Doctors whose patients are attending or have attended the clinic, and the families of those currently hospitalized, have been alerted to report any other cases. If, for the time being, the source of this contamination is not formally identified, he must know that this infection is "cured if it is taken in time," says Dr. Marie-Josee Payot, the Association victims of Legionnaires.

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(Continental News) Actress Christina Applegate, known for its participation in the series Married two children, suffered a heavy surgery to cure a breast cancer. Christina Applegate has to undergo a double mastectomy, which means that it has opted for the removal of both breasts. This choice reflects radical. The actress did not wish to "go back to the doctors every four months." Christina Applegate announced his healing live on TV. "I am safe and sound ... I'm healed 100% ... I would therefore clearly not die of breast cancer," said Tuesday the actress in the show "Good Morning America" on ABC. Although the disease was confined within a single, Christina preferred seek the removal of both breasts. Christina Applegate will now go to the doctor for a plastic and reconstructive surgery over eight months.

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Doctors in the public sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have decided to Friday morning from a minimum service in hospitals before lifting the watchword of general strike which was launched Monday, according to their main union. "Taking into account significant advances contained in the Memorandum of Understanding (signed with the government), and anxious to alleviate the suffering of the population, doctors took the decision to ensure a minimum service starting this Friday (... ) To the implementation of the commitments made by the authorities, said the National Union of Physicians (Synamed) in a news release Friday. This decision was made Thursday evening during a consultation meeting between the Synamed and its basic "is the materialization of the commitments made by the government," including the effective collection, "as soon as possible", benefits pecuniary negotiated. An agreement was signed Wednesday in Kinshasa between government and the Synamed, providing an additional 2 billion Congolese francs (3.6 million or 4.2 million euros) to increase doctors' salaries. This amount does not cover all their claims. The doctors' strike was followed since Monday in public hospitals in Kinshasa and most schools in the province. Patients were forced to leave hospitals to private centres, and new patients were admitted more consultations

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On August 23, 2008 - (APM International): Two decrees and a decree published Friday in the Official Journal will allow the inclusion in the civil status of children born without life or born alive but not viable, whatever their futures and their weight . Until now, children born without life in France before 22 weeks of gestation and with a weight of less than 500 grams had the status of "anatomical piece" and could not be registered. According to the texts published in OJ Friday, an officer of civil status can now draw up an "act of child without life" on production of a "medical certificate of confinement". The certificate, filled by the doctor or midwife may be established for deliveries spontaneous or induced for medical reasons (IMG) but not for early voluntary interruptions of pregnancy (early miscarriages) and abortion (IVG ). No threshold gestational age or weight is specified, note-t-on. The certificate stating the name of the mother and date of birth of the child stillborn or born alive but not viable. It may also be included in the family book. These texts intervene after the Court of Cassation has led in February to three families, several times rejected, a state civil their stillborn babies while they did not meet the criteria of age and weight recommended by the 'World Health Organization (WHO). (Two decrees and an order of 20 August 2008, OJ of August 22, texts 8, 10 and 28)