Average CsI Neutron Density Distribution from COHERENT Data.

Using the coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering data of the COHERENT experiment, we determine for the first time the average neutron rms radius of ^{133}Cs and ^{127}I. We obtain the practically model-independent value R_{n}=5.5_{-1.

Double-wavelength superheterodyne interferometer for absolute ranging with submillimeter resolution: results obtained with a demonstration model by use of rough and reflective targets.

The potential of double-wavelength interferometry is well known, especially regarding the capability of performing absolute distance measurements of rough targets with high resolutions. We describe the experimental results obtained with a demonstration model of a double-wavelength interferometer with superheterodyne detection. Our system, implemented with two four-quadrant detectors to improve the detection probability, has demonstrated the ability to reach resolutions of 0.

Effect of Tris-Hydroxymethyl Aminomethane on intracellular pH depends on the extracellular non-bicarbonate buffering capacity.

The effect of Tris-Hydroxymethyl Aminomethane (THAM) on intracellular pH (pHi) is unknown. We previously demonstrated that the effect of sodium bicarbonate on pHi depends on the non-bicarbonate buffering system. First, human hepatocytes from hepatocytes cell culture (HepG2) were perfused with an acidotic artificial medium containing 5-mmol/L (H5) or 30-mmol/L (H30) concentrations of 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethane sulfonic acid (HEPES), a non-bicarbonate buffer.

[Metformin-associated lactic acidosis remains a serious complication of metformin therapy].

We report 4 cases of lactic acidosis in diabetic patients usually treated with metformin. For the first 3 patients, the clinical history was similar because lactic acidosis was precipitated by gastro-intestinal disorders whereas all of them were simultaneously treated with several nephrotoxic drugs. These 3 patients presented with acute renal failure on arrival at hospital.