Globally, songs and instrumental melodies are slower and higher and use more stable pitches than speech: A Registered Report.

Both music and language are found in all known human societies, yet no studies have compared similarities and differences between song, speech, and instrumental music on a global scale. In this Registered Report, we analyzed two global datasets: (i) 300 annotated audio recordings representing matched sets of traditional songs, recited lyrics, conversational speech, and instrumental melodies from our 75 coauthors speaking 55 languages; and (ii) 418 previously published adult-directed song and speech recordings from 209 individuals speaking 16 languages. Of our six preregistered predictions, five were strongly supported: Relative to speech, songs use (i) higher pitch, (ii) slower temporal rate, and (iii) more stable pitches, while both songs and speech used similar (iv) pitch interval size and (v) timbral brightness.

The use of ultrasound in the assessment of the glenoid labrum of the glenohumeral joint. Part II: Examples of labral pathologies.

Labral pathologies of the glenohumeral joint are most commonly caused by trauma. The majority of lesions affect the anterior part of labrum, resulting from much higher frequency of anterior shoulder dislocations over posterior ones. Another subgroup of labral lesions, not directly related to joint instability, are SLAP tears.

The use of ultrasound in the assessment of the glenoid labrum of the glenohumeral joint. Part I: Ultrasound anatomy and examination technique.

The glenohumeral joint is a spherical articulation with a remarkable range of motion in several planes and decreased stability. The maintenance of joint stability is influenced by the functioning of specific muscle groups in the shoulder region, a complex system of ligaments reinforcing the joint capsule, and the labrum which augments the glenoid fossa. Lesions of the aforementioned structures require accurate diagnosis prior to a decision for operative treatment.

Successful primary coronary angioplasty improves early and long-term outcomes in ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes in patients above 80 years of age.

Background: ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in patients above 80 years of age continues to be a therapeutic challenge. Patients in this age group are rarely included in randomised clinical trials.

Aim: Comparison of the effectiveness and safety of STEMI management in octogenarians in hospitals with a 24-hour percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) capability and hospitals without PCI access.

Comparison of bioabsorbable interference screws and posts for distal fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Comparison of the results of bioabsorbable interference screws and posts for hamstring graft distal fixation in ACL reconstructions are presented. The results of 20 patients with bioabsorbable screws were compared to 22 patients with posts. The assessement was based on Lysholm-Gillquist and Marshall scores and the KT-1000 device.

Can Levovist-enhanced Doppler ultrasound replace angiography in renal arteries imaging?

Background: To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound imaging of renal arteries after Levovist administration.

Material/methods: During a 20-month period, 100 hypertensive patients with suspected renal artery stenosis were referred to the Department of Interventional Radiology. In all patients, angiography and ultrasound examinations of renal arteries were performed (100 right, 100 left and 23 additional), before and after Levovist injection, using color and spectral Doppler.

[Imaging of dialysis fistulae].

Vascular access malfunctions can be diagnosed by means of imaging and non-imaging methods. The former are: ultrasound (US), colour Doppler ultrasonography, arteriography and phlebography. Radiological imaging allows for direct assessment of the morphology and function of the hemodialysis fistula, and shows precisely the kind and location of lesions, that may lead to access failure.

[Pharmacological versus invasive treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation].

Aim of this prospective study was to assess quality of life (QoL), left ventricular (LV) function and exercise performance in two groups of patients (pts) with atrial fibrillation (Af) treated with: radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA) and antiarrhythmic drugs (AA). Between 1996 and 2000 - 74 patients, 28 women, with drug refractory Af were enrolled by clinical indications for two modes of therapy: RFA and AA. RFA group consisted of 38 pts, 63.

[Vascular supply of recurrent juvenile angiofibroma after external carotid artery ligation].

A case of recurrent juvenile angiofibroma after the operation with external carotid artery ligation is described. Arteriography demonstrated significant collateral circulation to the tumour from the internal carotid and vertebral arteries.

The diagnostic value of levovist in Doppler imaging of visceral arteries in patients with abdominal angina before and after angioplasty.

Purpose: To assess the diagnostic value of Levovist in the ultrasound imaging of visceral arteries in patients with clinical symptoms of abdominal angina, before and after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA).

Material And Method: During a 12-month period (2000/2001) five patients with visceral arterial stenoses had ultrasound examinations and a subsequent PTA procedure. Indications for ultrasound examination were abdominal angina symptoms persisting for 3-5 years, (postprandial abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting).

[Repair of focal chondral lesions of femoral condyles treated with osteochondral autografts].

A series of 15 patients with focal chondral lesions of the femoral condyles were treated at the Orthopaedics Department of the University of Medical Sciences of Lublin between 1998-2000. The patients' age varied from 20 to 72 years and the follow-up period from 6 months to 2.5 years.