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Int J Psychoanal
December 2024
Independent Researcher.
This article examines the signification of the principle of constancy in Freud's pre-psychoanalytic drafts and papers and in . It is argued that Freud's principle differs from seemingly similar principles proposed by Breuer and Fechner, and that it constitutes an assumption about the maintaining of a constant amount of mobile biophysical energy whose purpose is to return to equilibrium, but, proceeding from the primary functions of discharge (principle of inertia) and accumulation (exigencies of life), to consolidate an asymmetry within the nervous system. This gives rise to a set of quasi-psychological dualisms: an energetic dualism between kinetic and tonic energy; a systemic dualism between impermeable and permeable neurons; and a processual dualism between courses of the excitation with and without the inhibiting influence of the ego.
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January 2025
Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India.
An efficient in vitro propagation protocol has been established for a valuable medicinal plant, Salix tetrasperma using mature nodal explants. The investigation aimed to observe the influence of various combinations and concentrations of cytokinins (mT, BA, and Kn) and auxins (NAA, IAA, and IBA) on regeneration potential using the Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium. Among individual cytokinin treatments, 5.
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December 2024
Hepatobiliary Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Townsville, AUS.
Left-sided gallbladder (LSGB) is a rare anatomical variation where the gallbladder is to the left of the falciform ligament and ligamentum teres. Most commonly, it is discovered as an incidental finding at the time of operation (typically for cholecystectomy). We describe a case of left-sided gallbladder in a 71-year-old female.
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December 2024
Paediatric Surgery, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, GBR.
Introduction: Management of urethral trauma lacks clarity in the paediatric population. There is no clear guidance for management and follow-up of these patients which can lead to missing the long-term sequelae of the primary injury. Catheter-associated urethral injuries are less likely to cause a complete transaction of the urethra.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth
January 2025
Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.
Although cardiovascular anesthesiologists play a role in the multidisciplinary heart team, they are generally not involved prior to the diagnosis of coronary artery disease. This work was designed to broadly cover the factors influencing decision-making when proceeding with coronary angiography in a patient with suspected coronary artery disease. The authors cover the principles, rationale, benefits, and downsides of common tests involved.
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