Antiplasmin activity of electrophoretically separated human serum fractions

The antiplasmin which migrates electrophoretically with the alpha(2) globulins preponderates in effect over that of the alpha(1) migrating antiplasmin. This preponderance persists at physiological pH value in vitro and the significance of this finding is discussed. No evidence has been obtained of the existence of anti-urokinase activity in antiplasmin-free serum fractions.

Alaskan Earthquake, 27 March 1964: Vertical Extent of Faulting and Elastic Strain Energy Release

The residual displacement field indicates that the primary fault responsible for the great Alaskan earthquake extended to depths of 100 to 200 kilometers and came to within 15 kilometers of the surface. The vertical extent is an order of magnitude greater than reported for all other earthquakes. Approximately 10(25) ergs of elastic strain energy was released. About 12,000 aftershocks (M(L) >/= 3.5) probably occurred in a 69-day period after the main shock. One-half the strain rebound occurred the first day with the main shock contributing one-fourth of the total.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE REFERRING PHYSICIAN TO THE PSYCHIATRIST

The relationship of the referring physician to the psychiatrist is believed to be of a different order than that of most physicians to one another. Certain facts are postulated as playing a role in this somewhat difficult relationship and examples from actual practice are offered as evidence. Among possible points of discord are mentioned: The length and cost of psychotherapy and relative youth of the specialty, the referring physician's hostile feelings toward it, and the unhelpful attitude of certain psychiatrists.