Infinite Quantum Twisting at the Cauchy Horizon of Rotating Black Holes.

We present a numerical calculation of the expectation value of the quantum angular-momentum current flux density for a scalar field in the Unruh state near the inner horizon of a Kerr-de Sitter black hole. Our results indicate that this flux diverges as V_{-}^{-1} in a suitable Kruskal coordinate such that V_{-}=0 at the inner horizon. Depending on the parameter values of the scalar field and black hole that we consider, and depending on the polar angle (latitude), this flux can have different signs.

Quantum (Dis)Charge of Black Hole Interiors.

We analyze the "vacuum" polarization induced by a quantum charged scalar field near the inner horizon of a charged black hole in quantum states evolving from arbitrary regular in states. Contrary to naive expectations, we find that near an inner horizon, the transversal component of the expected current density can have either sign depending on the black hole and field parameters. Thus, the inner horizon can be charged or discharged.

Long-term efficacy and tolerability of telmisartan as monotherapy and in combination with other antihypertensive medications.

This open-label, multicenter, extension study assessed the efficacy and tolerability of telmisartan 80 mg administered alone or with HCTZ and/or other antihypertensive agents over a maximal 1-year treatment period. Of the 690 patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension completing the preceding 6-week, randomized trial (comparing telmisartan 80 mg with losartan 50 mg/HCTZ 12.5 mg combination therapy), 489 patients (70.