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Violence and Christian Origins
Desjardins, Michel 강남대학교 2001 우원사상 논총 Vol.10 No.-
Since childhood I have been intrigued by Christians who preached a soaring message of love and peace, yet at times seemed to think nothing of mistreating others or going to war. As I grew up in Canada, this tension also grew. On the one hand were Christian individuals and denominations at the forefront of the anti-war movement.
Observation of the frozen charge of a Kondo resonance
Desjardins, M. M.,Viennot, J. J.,Dartiailh, M. C.,Bruhat, L. E.,Delbecq, M. R.,Lee, M.,Choi, M.-S.,Cottet, A.,Kontos, T. Macmillan Publishers Limited, part of Springer Nat 2017 Nature Vol.545 No.7652
<P>The ability to control electronic states at the nanoscale has contributed to our modern understanding of condensed matter. In particular, quantum dot circuits represent model systems for the study of strong electronic correlations, epitomized by the Kondo effect(1-3). We use circuit quantum electrodynamics architectures to study the internal degrees of freedom of this many-body phenomenon. Specifically, we couple a quantum dot to a highquality- factor microwave cavity to measure with exceptional sensitivity the dot's electronic compressibility, that is, its ability to accommodate charges. Because electronic compressibility corresponds solely to the charge response of the electronic system, it is not equivalent to the conductance, which generally involves other degrees of freedom such as spin. Here, by performing dual conductance and compressibility measurements in the Kondo regime, we uncover directly the charge dynamics of this peculiar mechanism of electron transfer. The Kondo resonance, visible in transport measurements, is found to be ` transparent' to microwave photons trapped in the high-quality cavity, thereby revealing that (in such a many-body resonance) finite conduction is achieved from a charge frozen by Coulomb interaction. This freezing of charge dynamics(4-6) is in contrast to the physics of a free electron gas. We anticipate that the tools of cavity quantum electrodynamics could be used in other types of mesoscopic circuits with many-body correlations7,8, providing a model system in which to perform quantum simulation of fermion-boson problems.</P>
Jacynthe Desjardins,Shinichi Tanabe,Chantal Bergeron,Stefan Gafner,Daniel Grenier 한국식품영양과학회 2012 Journal of medicinal food Vol.15 No.12
Periodontal diseases are a group of multifactorial polymicrobial infections characterized by a progressive inflammatory destruction of the periodontium. Flavonoids, including anthocyanins, are receiving increasing attention because of their promising human health benefits. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of anthocyanins, pure or as part of a standardized black currant extract, on nicotine-induced cytotoxicity and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory responses in human cells. Using a colorimetric assay that measures cell viability, it was found that a pretreatment with an anthocyanin-rich black currant extract or cyanidin-3-O-glucoside neutralized the cytotoxic effect of nicotine on epithelial cells and fibroblasts in a dose-dependent manner. The black currant extract and cyanidin-3-O-glucoside also inhibited the LPSinduced secretion of interleukin-6 by human macrophages. The results of the present study suggest that black currant extract and cyanidin-3-O-glucoside may be promising candidates for the development of novel therapies to prevent and/or to treat smoking-related periodontal diseases.
Apomorphine Monotherapy for Parkinson’s Disease: A Neglected Option?
Clément Desjardins,Christelle Nilles,David Devos,Emmanuel Roze 대한파킨슨병및이상운동질환학회 2023 Journal Of Movement Disorders Vol.16 No.3
Continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion (CSAI) is a safe and effective way of reducing off time in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) whose motor complications are suboptimally controlled by oral medication [1] and treating severe insomnia in patients with fluctuating PD
Lee, Charles C.,Dudonné,, Sté,phanie,Dubé,, Pascal,Desjardins, Yves,Kim, Jong Hun,Kim, Ji Seung,Kim, Jong-Eun,Park, Jung Han Yoon,Lee, Ki Won,Lee, Chang Yong Elsevier 2017 Food chemistry Vol.234 No.-
<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Yak-Kong (YK) (<I>Glycine max</I>), a small black soybean cultivar with a green embryo, was evaluated for functional constituents with a focus on atherosclerosis prevention. In comparison to common yellow and black soybean cultivars, YK contains significantly higher concentrations of antioxidants, particularly in its seed coat. A comprehensive phenolic composition analysis revealed that proanthocyanidins were the major phenolic group in YK. In contrast to other proanthocyanidin-rich foods, YK was rich in bioavailable proanthocyanidins (with a degree of polymerization ≤3) specifically with A-type dimers. Significant concentrations of phloridzin and coumestrol were also exclusively found in YK seed coat and the embryo, respectively. Extracts of both the proanthocyanidin-rich seed coat and isoflavonoid-rich embryo of YK attenuated adhesion of THP-1 to LPS-stimulated human umbilical vascular endothelial cells, suggesting that they are important sources of coronary heart disease-preventive phenolics. YK has promising potential for further development as a functional food source targeted at atherosclerosis prevention.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Yak-Kong, a small black soybean with a green embryo, is rich in proanthocyanidins. </LI> <LI> Procyanidin A dimers and phloridzin are newly found in soybean seed coat. </LI> <LI> Significant amount of coumestrol is found in Yak-Kong soybean embryo. </LI> <LI> Both Yak-Kong seed coat and embryo attenuated monocyte-endothelial cell adhesion. </LI> </UL> </P>
Probiotics as Complementary Treatment for Metabolic Disorders
Mélanie Le Barz,Fernando F. Anhê,Thibaut V. Varin,Yves Desjardins,Emile Levy,Denis Roy,Maria C. Urdaci,André Marette 대한당뇨병학회 2015 Diabetes and Metabolism Journal Vol.39 No.4
Over the past decade, growing evidence has established the gut microbiota as one of the most important determinants of metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Indeed, obesogenic diet can drastically alter bacterial populations (i.e., dysbiosis) leading to activation of pro-inflammatory mechanisms and metabolic endotoxemia, therefore promoting insulin resistance and cardiometabolic disorders. To counteract these deleterious effects, probiotic strains have been developed with the aim of reshaping the microbiome to improve gut health. In this review, we focus on benefits of widely used probiotics describing their potential mechanisms of action, especially their ability to decrease metabolic endotoxemia by restoring the disrupted intestinal mucosal barrier. We also discuss the perspective of using new bacterial strains such as butyrate-producing bacteria and the mucolytic Akkermansia muciniphila, as well as the use of prebiotics to enhance the functionality of probiotics. Finally, this review introduces the notion of genetically engineered bacterial strains specifically developed to deliver anti-inflammatory molecules to the gut.
Kuan-chin Jean Chen,Ilona Bartman,Debra Pugh,David Topps,Isabelle Desjardins,Melissa Forgie,Douglas Archibald 한국보건의료인국가시험원 2023 보건의료교육평가 Vol.20 No.-
Purpose There is limited literature related to the assessment of electronic medical record (EMR)-related competencies. To address this gap, this study explored the feasibility of an EMR objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) station to evaluate medical students’ communication skills by psychometric analyses and standardized patients’ (SPs) perspectives on EMR use in an OSCE. Methods An OSCE station that incorporated the use of an EMR was developed and pilot-tested in March 2020. Students’ communication skills were assessed by SPs and physician examiners. Students’ scores were compared between the EMR station and 9 other stations. A psychometric analysis, including item total correlation, was done. SPs participated in a post-OSCE focus group to discuss their perception of EMRs’ effect on communication. Results Ninety-nine 3rd-year medical students participated in a 10-station OSCE that included the use of the EMR station. The EMR station had an acceptable item total correlation (0.217). Students who leveraged graphical displays in counseling received higher OSCE station scores from the SPs (P=0.041). The thematic analysis of SPs’ perceptions of students’ EMR use from the focus group revealed the following domains of themes: technology, communication, case design, ownership of health information, and timing of EMR usage. Conclusion This study demonstrated the feasibility of incorporating EMR in assessing learner communication skills in an OSCE. The EMR station had acceptable psychometric characteristics. Some medical students were able to efficiently use the EMRs as an aid in patient counseling. Teaching students how to be patient-centered even in the presence of technology may promote engagement.
Yoon, S. S.,Kim, H. Y.,Hewson, J. C.,Suo-Anttila, J. M.,Glaze, D. J.,DesJardin, P. E. M. Dekker 2007 Drying technology Vol.25 No.6
<P> One new technology for fire suppressant distribution in total-flooding applications is the solid-propellant gas-generator (SPGG) technology. This article presents experimental and modeling studies of one such prototype system in order to better understand observations in the testing of this system. This particular SPGG system generates fine particles that act to suppress any fire in conjunction with inert gases also generated in the SPGG system. Initial conditions for the simulations are obtained from the available measurements of the prototype system. The modeling provides key information related to the distribution of the particles and their potential effectiveness as a fire suppressant. The primary variable in the SPGG design as identified in the initial measurements, also presented here, was the particle size, with typical particle sizes being measured at 2 and 15 µm. The key modeling result is that there is a tradeoff between the most uniform distribution of particles and the available surface-to-volume ratio for chemical suppression. Information is also provided regarding the thermal dissipation from the SPGG system.</P>