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This is what happens when a writer, preacher, and lover of words
encounters some of creation's wisest theologians...horses. First,
she argues with them. They are, after all, horses. What could they
possibly know about life and God that theologians haven't already
written? But slowly she engages their language and listens to their
holy wisdom, attending to how they express their being, their
actions, and their relationships. She allows horses to draw her out
of the faith of intellect and into a deeper faith of emotion, body,
and soul. With edgy honesty and humor, Brock invites all who have
longed for a deeper spiritual encounter with God to join her in the
saddle (and occasionally on the ground) to discover how horses
speak of God and how their ways of knowing help us to discover ways
of God speaking to us.
Bats have long been the focus of fascination, and sometimes fear:
they move faultlessly through the darkness and spend the day
hanging upside down in gloomy caverns and cracks – most at home
where humans are least comfortable. Bats also represent a hugely
important, numerous and varied group, accounting for 20% of all
mammal species worldwide. Covering their biodiversity, ecology and
natural history, A Miscellany of Bats offers a hoard of insights
into the lives of these creatures. For over a quarter of a century
Brock Fenton and the late Jens Rydell collaborated on projects
involving bats. Here they bring together a collection of stories
and anecdotes about bat research, brought to life by stunning
photographs of these animals in action. Key topics include flight
and echolocation, diet and roosting habits, and the complex social
lives of bats. Jens and Brock also address issues of conservation
and the interactions between bats and people, ranging from matters
of disease to bats’ role as symbols, and our fixation with
vampire bats. They explore how echolocation and flight shape
batkind, from their appearance to where they go and why. Overall,
this book is an entertaining and personal vision of bats’ central
place in the universe. More than 150 species are covered.
Arguably biosonar is one of the 'eye-opening' discoveries about
animal behavior and the auditory systems of echolocators are front
and center in this story. Echolocation by bats has proven to be a
virtual gold mine for colleagues studying neurobiology, while
providing many rich examples of its impact on other areas of bats'
lives. In this volume we briefly review the history of the topic
(reminding readers of the 1995 Hearing by Bats). We use a chapter
on new findings in the phylogeny of bats to put the information
that follows in an evolutionary context. This includes an
examination of the possible roles of Prestin and FoxP2 genes and
various anatomical features affecting bat vocalizations. We
introduce recent work on the role of noseleafs, ears, and other
facial components on the focusing of sound and collection of
echoes.
Arguably biosonar is one of the 'eye-opening' discoveries about
animal behavior and the auditory systems of echolocators are front
and center in this story. Echolocation by bats has proven to be a
virtual gold mine for colleagues studying neurobiology, while
providing many rich examples of its impact on other areas of bats'
lives. In this volume we briefly review the history of the topic
(reminding readers of the 1995 Hearing by Bats). We use a chapter
on new findings in the phylogeny of bats to put the information
that follows in an evolutionary context. This includes an
examination of the possible roles of Prestin and FoxP2 genes and
various anatomical features affecting bat vocalizations. We
introduce recent work on the role of noseleafs, ears, and other
facial components on the focusing of sound and collection of
echoes.
Zutot: Perspectives on Jewish Culture aims to fill a gap that has
become more and more conspicuous among the wealth of scholarly
periodicals in the field of Jewish Studies. Whereas existing
journals provide space to medium - and large sized articles, they
neglect the small but poignant contributions, which may be as
important as the extended, detailed study. The yearbook Zutot
serves as a platform for small but incisive contributions, and
provides them with a distinct context. The substance of these
contributions is derived from larger perspectives and, though not
always presented in an exhaustive way, will have an impact on
contemporary discussions. Zutot covers Jewish Culture in its
broadest sense, i.e. encompassing various academic disciplines -
literature, languages and linguistics, philosophy, art, sociology,
politics and history - and reflects binary oppositions such as
religious and secular, high and low, written and oral, male and
female culture.
"Modem Neurosurgery of Meningiomas and Pituitary Adenomas" presents
the state-of-the-art of neurosurgery for these two types of tumors.
Following a classification of the pituitary adenomas according to
pathology, molecular biological factors are presented and their
effects evaluated as these aspects deepen our understanding of the
growth and further expansion of these tumors. The diagnosis is made
not only by a study of the hormonal status, but also by
neuroradiology. A number of authors have devoted their efforts to
the special problem groups such as the elderly patients and those
with huge pituitary adenomas. Particular emphasis is of course
placed on the surgical treatment, including transcranial and
transphenoidal neurosurgery, but the use of medical treatment and
irradiation must be discussed as well. The treatment of meningiomas
has also been influenced by the molecular biology of hormone and
growth factors. Therefore it is accorded extensive space in this
volume. The prognostic significance of nuclear DNA content is
discussed. Recent research with new diagnostic methods such as
somatostatin scintigraphy, PET studies end progesterone receptor in
tumor fragment spheroids is presented here. The treatment of these
tumors, however, depends largely on their localization. For the
neurosurgeon, the surgical treatment of meningiomas involving the
cavernous sinus, meningiomas of the ventral Foramen of Monroe,
meningiomas of the cerebello pontine angle and of the optic sheath
is presented by prominent experienced leaders in this field."
The papers presented at the Third International Symposium on
Intracranial Pressure that was held at the University of Groningen.
June 1-3, 1976 are brought together in this volume. After the
successful meetings in Hannover and Lund the feeling of the
Advisory Board was. that the third meeting should have more
clinical implications. and therefore 7 out of the 10 Sessions deal
with clinical problems. That there is still a growing interest in
the problems of the intracranial pressure appears from the fact
that 152 papers were submitted. Unfortunately only 56 could be
read. due to lack of time. The selection was made by the members of
the Advisory Board. It is a pity that so many good papers had to be
rejected because they did not fit in the program. It was decided in
a meeting of chairmen and co-chairmen during the symposium that the
next congress will take place in 1979. to keep away from the
CBF-meeting in June 1977 in Copenhagen and the "Brain-Edema"
meeting in 1979 in Bethesda. This fourth symposium will be held in
Williamsburg (USA) and prepared by Donald P. Becker. Douglas
Miller. Gerald M. Hochwald and Kenneth Shulman.
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This book contains the papers delivered at the Fourth International
Symposium on Intracranial Pressure, held at Williamsburg, Virginia,
USA, June 10-14, 1979. Divided into 12 sessions, they reflect the
most recent developments in areas such as head injuries, pressure
volume studies, cerebrovascular complications, intracranial hemor
rhage, brain edema, systemic factors and infectious processes, data
recording and analysis, CSF formation and absorption, hydroce
phalus, clinical aspects of ICP monitoring, anesthesia and intra
cranial pressure, treatment with barbiturates and steroids, and os
motherapy. The book concludes with a summary of the present
state-of-the-art in the field as a whole by Dr. Langfitt. There
were two innovations at this Symposium. The first of these was
poster sessions, the second, breakfast seminars. This volume
contains all papers read plus all those presented as posters, and
for this reason contains more pages than the three previous
volumes. The organizers wish to thank the Advisory Committee for
the work done in paper selection and focus of the Conference.
Appreciation is also given to the Chairmen and Co-chairmen of the
sessions for the preparation of summary statements. Manuscript
preparation was performed by Ms. Lucille Browne, and gratitude is
expressed to her. The next Symposium, the Fifth International
Conference on ICP, will be held in Japan in 1982. We also wish to
acknowledge the technical help of Springer-Verlag and their
celerity in producing this volume. The Editors VII Contents Session
I. Head Injury Chairman: D. P. BECKER; Co-chairman: I. PAPO 3
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . .."
This volume contains papers presented at the Fifth International
Symposium on Intra cranial Pressure held on May 30-June 3,1982, in
Tokyo, Japan. The Symposium has continued to grow since it began in
1972, and this year it was comprised 121 oral and 46 poster
presentations. This considerable number was chosen from the more
than 216 abstracts that were received, which made the selection
process very difficult. We would like to thank the Program
Committee for their efforts. One hundred and fifty-one of the
manuscripts are printed here. The classic papers, short
communications, and the presentations for the poster sessions here
appear together under their appropriate topic heading. There were
eleven sessions which spanned the most basic scientific
descriptions of ICP dynamics to the most recent clinical advances
and debate. Also included are the seven special seminars given by
the invited speakers. These spe cial seminars were an innovation at
this symposium as a means of reviewing the major aspects and
history and of projecting the future directions of this expanding
field. The organizers wish to thank the Advisory Committee for
their guidance and focus, and to express their appreciation to
everyone who contributed to the success of this meeting - to the
Chairmen and Co-chairmen, to all of the members and participants,
and not least of all to our executive staff who worked behind the
scenes. We also wish to acknowledge our gratitude to
Springer-Verlag for their technical aid and for their prompt
publication of this volume."
More than 40 years ago British and German neurosurgeons met in
Berlin and Breslau to exchange their experiences, to strengthen
their friendly bonds, and to enjoy the attractions of both cities
and their surroundings. In 1960 a joint meeting of the Dutch and
German societies took place in Rotterdam by invitation of the
Nederlandse Vereniging van Neurochirurgen. All who attended this
meeting thankfully remember the great hospitality during these
unforgettable days. In 1970, by courtesy of the Society of British
Neurological Surgeons, German neurosurgeons had the pleasure to
become acquainted with the great tradition of British sciences at
one of the most famous places during the meeting in Cambridge.
These impressions were deepened by visits to other famous sources
of British scientific tradition during the European Congress in
Oxford in 1975. The critical distance sometimes necessary towards
our own discipline is implicit in the major themes of this meeting.
Complications following shunting procedures for hydrocephalus have
been discussed on the basis of the results of a cooperative study
of some German neurosurgical departments. The second main topic was
problems and diagnostic errors in computer tomography. The papers
presented contain critical considerations about the findings
obtained by this method, as well as on its possibilities and
limitations. German neurosurgeons felt deeply indebted to their
British and Dutch colleagues and wanted to return their kindness at
this joint meeting in Berlin. We hope that all participants will
retain pleasant memories of the days in this city.
This volume of Advances in Neurosurgery 7 presents the papers held
at the Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Neurological
Surgery and the "Deutsche Gesellschaft fUr Neurochirurgie" in
October 1978 in Munich. This exchange of thoughts on scientific
methods in neurosurgery on both sides of the globe, i.e., both in
the United States and in Germany, covered a number of different
topics in the field of neurosurgery, with special emphasis on the
following subjects: Intracranial vascular surgery and specialized
neurosurgical techniques used for different operative approaches to
the skull, brain, pituitary gland, and peripheral nerves.
Contributions to the field of computer tomography, traumatology,
functional and experimental neurosurgey, as well as chemotherapy
rounded off the broad exchange of thoughts. In particular, the
variety of the problems discussed, gives insight into the present
state of our special field and shows progress and new points of
departure. Special gratitude is expressed to the Springer-\Tedag
for its help in editing the Ad vances in Neurosurgery, Volume 7.
Miinchen, September 1979 EMARGUTH v Opening Oration F. MARGUTH I
should like to welcome all of you wholeheartedly to the Joint
Meeting of the American Academy of Neurological Surgery and the
Deutsche Gesellschaft fUr N eurochirurgie. I welcome especially our
collegues from the United States and the ladies."
The major changes in strategy and structure in MNEs increasing
levels of global integration, innovation by design, new network
structures, outsourcing of major value-chain activities, E-commerce
and the backlash against globalization.
This special issue includes an overview of the
integration-responsiveness framework.
Fifty-two patients operated on for this type of spondylogenic
myelo- pathy by the anterior approach were reexamined. The male:
female re- lation was 2 : 1. Fifty percent were males in the 5th
decade. About 20% had a congenital narrow spinal canal with an
ap-diameter below the minimal standard values (3). The maximum of
spondylogenic narrow- ing was found between C4 and C6 in 2/3 of the
cases. Results: good 44%, satisfactory 31%, unchanged 13%,
deteriorated 12%, mortality O. The duration of the neurological
symptoms before operation had no in- fluence on the surgical
results. Final neurological restitution was reached within 1 week
to 3 months after the operation. The operative results in patients
with congenital narrow spinal canal showed the same percentual
distribution as the results of the entire group. No factors could
be found to explain the groups of unsatisfactory results.
References 1. DECKING, D. , STEEGE, W. ter: Rontgenologische
ParametAr der Hals- wirbelsaule im seitlichen Strahlengang. Die
Wirbelsaule in Forschung und Praxis, ~ (1975) 2. HERRMANN, H. D. :
Neurologie in Praxis und Klinik. HOPF, H. C. , POECK, K. ,
SCHLIACK, N. (Hrsg. ). Stuttgart: Thieme (in press) 3. PIEPGRAS, U.
: Neuroradiologie. S. 88-89. Stuttgart: Thieme 1977 114
Classification and Prognosis of Cervical Myelopathy E. HAMEL, R. A
FROWEIN, and A KARIMI-NEJAD Introduction Up to the present, 104
patients with cervical myelopathy caused by cervical disk lesions,
have been operated on in our clinic.
This volume contains the papers presented at the 26th Annual
Meeting of the Deutsche Gesellschaft fUr Neurochirurgie, held in
Heidelberg, Western Germany, on May 1-3,1975. Since at recent
meetings of the German Neurosurgical Society central
pathophysiological problems such as "central dysregulation" and
"brain edema" had been discussed extensively, it seemed appropriate
to choose another major area of cerebral patho- physiology for the
meeting in Heidelberg. CEREBRAL HYPOXIA is, as LANGFITT once
emphasized, "the final common denominator" of various cerebral
lesions with which the neurosurgeon is confronted every day. Raised
intracranial pressure, respiratory disorders and disturbances in
systemic arterial blood pressure, etc. may lead, if not treated, to
a focal or global lack of oxygen in the brain tissue. Anoxia
finally results in cell death and thus in irreversible cerebral
damage or even death. Main interest has therefore been focussed on
disturbances in cerebral perfusion pressure ("ischemic hypoxia")
and in arterial oxygenation ("hypoxic hypoxia"). The importance of
cerebral autoregulatory mechanisms protecting the brain against
tissue hypoxia, of patho- morphological alterations of the cerebral
vessels (e. g. the "no-reflow-phenomenon") in the course of severe
hypoxia, and of changes in brain metabolism have been discussed on
a large scale. The organizing committee was particularly happy to
have obtained internationally well-known scientists who presented
their work in the field of cerebral hypoxia.
On this occasion we look back on 25 years of the Deutsche
Gesellschaft fur Neuro chirurgie. They hold a great deal: founding
and development of the society, comple tion and extension,
communication between the individual members and contacts to other
societies beyond our borders. They also stand for close
co-operation with those who transfer their patients to u- the
neurologists and specialists in internal medicine, the
ophthalmologists and ear nose-and throat specialists as well as the
general surgeons. This 25th annual meeting will deal with two
examples of diseases that present common problems to the
neurologist and to the neurosurgeon, namely meningiomas and
multiple sclerosis. In view of their long histories often going
back over many years, both of these lesions lead to diagnostic
errors and indequate treatment. And yet it should be possible to
recognize meningiomas at an early date and to initiate the only
possible treatment, the operation, if all diagnostic measures are
repeatedly carried out. The diagnosis MS, on the other hand, with
the multiplicity of symptoms which are peculiar to this disease,
should continue to be re-examined until every other lesion has been
excluded with certainty. The increasing number of legal proceedings
because of diagnostic and therapeutic measures as well as the
doctor-patient talk preceding the written consent for these
measures are further problems in need of discussion. For this
reason, the topic "medical liability in special reference to the
neurosurgeon" was chosen for this meeting. Many questions
necessitate many answers."
This volume contains the papers presented at the 24th Annual
Meeting of the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Neurochirurgie, held in
Mainz, Western Germany, on April 30 - May 3, 1973. Deliberate
choice was made of two crucial still hotly debated subjects which,
for ages, have meant a source of constant worry, and nights without
sleep to every neurosurgeon. Just as long as our special field
exists, there have been the problems of how to control brain edema
and .of how to reduce lethality and the secondary lesions in
surgery of cerebello-pontine angle tumors. Concerning the first
subject, new pathological, pathophysiological and chemical aspects,
the mechanisms of brain edema formation and resolution are
presented in the hope for better understanding. Furthermore, the
relationship between brain edema, intracranial pressure, cerebral
blood flow and metabolism are discussed. Finally, the therapeutical
consequences as well as the results of experimental and clinical
work are presented, and a comparison of effects between different
methods (hypertonic solutions, diuretics, steroids, controlled
hyperventilation, hyperbaric oxygen) is given. Concerning the
second main subject, any important contributions to the early
diagnosis of cerebello-pontine angle tumors have been included.
Nevertheless, it is of utmost interest for the neurosurgeon to know
which approach he is to prefer for the different stages of tumor
size and to be familiar with the trans labyrinthine approach or the
posterior craniotomy, as well as with the importance of the use of
the microscope in neurosurgery, the preservation of the facial
nerve and, in certain cases, its repair."
The Anthropocene is the "age of human influence", an epoch well
known for its urban impact. More than half of all people already
live in cities, and this proportion is expected to rise to almost
70 percent by 2050. Like other species in urban areas, bats must
contend with the pressures of profound and irreversible land cover
change and overcome certain unique challenges, such as the high
density of roads, lights, glass, and free-ranging domestic animals.
Research on urban bats in recent decades indicates that when it
comes to urban life, some bats are synanthropes. In other words,
although most species of bats are negatively impacted by
urbanisation, many appear to not only succeed, but also thrive in
cities and towns. This observation has inspired interesting
questions about bats in relation to urbanisation. Which traits and
behaviours equip bats for urban success? What features of urban
areas increase the likelihood that bats will successfully persist
there or even colonize new areas? And how does the success of urban
bats affect co-habiting humans? Our book explores the interactions
between bats and urban environments through case studies and
reviews. Understanding how different species interact with urban
environments can reveal potential opportunities to mitigate urban
threats to bats and threats posed by bats to other urban organisms,
including humans. With this book, we thus aspire to provide a
knowledge base to help guide current and future efforts to conserve
bats.
There are more than 1,300 species of bats - or almost a quarter of
the world's mammal species. But before you shrink in fear from
these furry "creatures of the night," consider the bat's
fundamental role in our ecosystem. A single brown bat can eat
several thousand insects in a night. Bats also pollinate and
disperse the seeds for many of the plants we love, from bananas to
mangoes and figs. Bats: A World of Science and Mystery presents
these fascinating nocturnal creatures in a new light. Lush,
full-color photographs portray bats in flight, feeding, and mating
in views that show them in exceptional detail. The photos also take
the reader into the roosts of bats, from caves and mines to the
tents some bats build out of leaves. A comprehensive guide to what
scientists know about the world of bats, the book begins with a
look at bats' origins and evolution. The book goes on to address a
host of questions related to flight, diet, habitat, reproduction,
and social structure: Why do some bats live alone and others in
large colonies? When do bats reproduce and care for their young?
How has the ability to fly - unique among mammals - influenced
bats' mating behavior? A chapter on biosonar, or echolocation,
takes readers through the system of high-pitched calls bats emit to
navigate and catch prey. More than half of the world's bat species
are either in decline or already considered endangered, and the
book concludes with suggestions for what we can do to protect these
species for future generations to benefit from and enjoy. From the
tiny "bumblebee bat" - the world's smallest mammal - to the Giant
Golden-Crowned Flying Fox, whose wingspan exceeds five feet, A
Battery of Bats presents a panoramic view of one of the world's
most fascinating yet least-understood species.
This 14th volume of Advanaes in Neurosurgery includes the papers
presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the German Society of
Neurosurgery in Berlin, May 12-15, 1985. I would like to take this
opportunity to thank the members of the program committee of the
Society, Priv.-Doz. Dr. Klinger, Professors Brock, Dietz, Frowein,
Lausberg, Wlillenweber, and Dr. Reuter for their assistance in
selecting the contributions and in organizing the scientific
program. The first main topic of the meeting was Spinal Cord
Tumors. Introductory lectures dealing with basic anatomic
knowledge, neuropathological as pects, and neurologic problems were
followed by reports on examinations using conventional
neuroradiology, scintiscanning, computer tomography as well as the
most recent method in the diagnosis of spinal tumors, the magnetic
resonance tomography. Also presented were the results of a
multicentered study on spinal tumors, ascertained in cooperation
with 43 German and Austrian neurosurgical clinics. The participants
reported in great detail on the statistical data they recorded from
3056 cases and on the scientific findings obtained from this study.
The session concluded with lectures on the possibilities for
surgical treatment of spinal tumors and on oncologic and
radiotherapeutic mea sures. E: x: perimental Neurosurgery was the
second main topic. Leading authorities in the field presented
interesting papers on topics such as the therapy of vasculogenetic
brain edema, the determination of neurotransmitters in brain
tumors, results of cerebral blood flow measurement, and im proved
operative techniques using laser radiation."
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Die Erfahrungen vergangener Jahre haben uns veranlasst, die
Thematik und den Referentenkreis der Fortbildungsveranstaltungen
des Berufsverbandes Westfalischer Nervenarzte in den Jahren 1975
und 1976 so zu wahlen, dass durch die Veroeffentli- chung der
gehaltenen Vortrage ein Nachschlagewerk von unmittelbarer
praktischer Bedeutung fur jeden in der Neuropsychiatrie und ihren
Nachbargebieten Tatigen zustande kommen wurde. Dies ist gelungen,
weil alle Autoren in ihren UEbersichtsrefe- raten zwar den neuesten
Stand der Wissenschaft berucksichtigt, dennoch den praktischen
Gesichtspunkten den Vorrang eingeraumt haben. Durch Anwendung
zahlreicher Illustrationen sollen dem Leser wichtige Punkte optisch
einpragsam ubermittelt werden. Dieser Band befasst sich mit 4
Hauptthemen. Mit der Problematik der intrakraniellen
Drucksteigerung und des Hirnoedems sieht sich jeder von uns fast
taglich konfrontiert. Es kommt nicht nur darauf an, die modernen
Methoden der UEberwachung des Schadelinnendrucks zu kennen,
vielmehr geht es um die klinische Erfassung und die Behandlung des
Hirnoedems und seiner schwerwiegen- den Folgen. Ebenso aktuell ist
die im 2. Abschnitt dieses Werkes behandelte Frage der
Pathophysiologie und Therapie des Schmerzes. Hier wurde auf die
Darstellung der neurophysiologischen Grundlagen besonderer Wert
gelegt. Ein Nachschlagewerk fur die alltagliche Praxis ware ohne
die Einbeziehung von EEG, Echoencephalographie und EMG
unvollstandig. Diese Methoden sind in den meisten Praxen vorhanden.
Dem Leser dieses Werkes wird die Moeglichkeit geboten, sich mit
aktuellen Problemen auf diesem Gebiet auseinander zu setzen.
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