Abstract: A method implemented by a first network node in a communication network is provided. The method comprises: receiving a first subscription for subscribing a first User Equipment UE reachability event of a UE from an event subscriber, wherein the first subscription comprises a first indicator for indicating whether the first UE reachability event is to be reported in a direct mode or an indirect mode; sending a second subscription for subscribing a second UE reachability event to a second network node that is registered in the first network node, the second subscription comprises a second indicator for indicating that the first UE reachability event is to be directly or indirectly reported to the event subscriber according to the first indicator; and sending a first UE reachability report to the event subscriber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mechanical movement including an information display device including at least one indicator member for the information, mounted pivoting about a pivot axis A. The movement encloses a cavity receiving at least the indicator member, the cavity being arranged so that the indicator member is housed entirely inside the movement. The movement includes at least one mobile arranged pivoting coaxially with the pivot axis A and including an outer peripheral toothing, the mobile being housed in the cavity and arranged to carry the indicator member. The mobile includes a felloe including the outer peripheral toothing and defining an inner opening, the felloe carrying an arm passing radially through the inner opening in order to be mounted pivoting on the pivot axis A, the indicator member being represented on the arm. Also disclosed is a timepiece including such a mechanical movement.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods, in particular in vitro methods, for diagnosing liver fibrosis in a subject suffering from obesity, or for selecting a subject suffering from obesity for liver biopsy or for treatment. The present invention also pertains to methods for screening a probiotic, a prebiotic, a chemical compound or a biological compound suitable for preventing and/or treating liver fibrosis.

Abstract: A positioning device with tolerance compensation including: a screw; a primary tightening member, and a secondary nut. The screw includes a driving portion cooperating with a driving tool to rotatably drive the screw and is located in an axial end portion of the screw; primary and secondary external threads, the primary external thread being further from the driving portion than the secondary external thread, the directions of the secondary external thread and the primary external thread are opposing; and an abutment projecting between the primary and secondary external threads. The primary tightening member includes a primary internal thread adapted to cooperate with the primary external thread, the primary tightening member and the abutment secured to an intermediate component. The secondary nut includes a secondary internal thread cooperating with the secondary external thread and is configured to bear against the intermediate component to fasten a first component on a second component.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for diagnosing liver fibrosis in an obese subject, said method comprising the steps of a) determining bacterial diversity in a biological sample from the subject, and b) based on the result of the bacterial diversity determination in step a), diagnosing liver fibrosis in the subject, or comprising the steps of a1) determining the proportion of bacteria belonging to a particular taxon and the proportion of bacteria belonging to at least one other particular taxon, in a biological sample of said subject, a2) combining the proportions determined in step a1) to obtain a combination value, and b) based on the combination value obtained in step a2), diagnosing liver fibrosis in the subject.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods, in particular in vitro methods, for diagnosing liver fibrosis in a subject suffering from obesity, or for selecting a subject suffering from obesity for liver biopsy or for treatment. The present invention also pertains to methods for screening a probiotic, a prebiotic, a chemical compound or a biological compound suitable for preventing and/or treating liver fibrosis.

Abstract: A positioning device with tolerance compensation including: a screw; a primary tightening member, and a secondary nut. The screw includes a driving portion cooperating with a driving tool to rotatably drive the screw and is located in an axial end portion of the screw; primary and secondary external threads, the primary external thread being further from the driving portion than the secondary external thread, the directions of the secondary external thread and the primary external thread are opposing; and an abutment projecting between the primary and secondary external threads. The primary tightening member includes a primary internal thread adapted to cooperate with the primary external thread, the primary tightening member and the abutment secured to an intermediate component. The secondary nut includes a secondary internal thread cooperating with the secondary external thread and is configured to bear against the intermediate component to fasten a first component on a second component.

Abstract: A striking watch including a watch case delimiting an internal chamber, as well as the insert partition defining an acoustic sound emission membrane, the insert partition divides the internal chamber into an acoustic cavity and a tight housing which receives a timepiece movement and a gong provided to vibrate after having received an impact from a striking mechanism associated with the timepiece movement, and the acoustic cavity is delimited at least by the insert partition and by a back cover, and the insert partition bears the gong.

Abstract: A striking watch including a watch case delimiting an internal chamber, as well as the insert partition defining an acoustic sound emission membrane, the insert partition divides the internal chamber into an acoustic cavity and a tight housing which receives a timepiece movement and a gong provided to vibrate after having received an impact from a striking mechanism associated with the timepiece movement, and the acoustic cavity is delimited at least by the insert partition and by a back cover, and the insert partition bears the gong.

Abstract: The invention relates to a simulator for training in arthroscopic surgery on a joint of a simulated patient, comprising: a data processing unit (1); viewing means (2) for viewing the simulation exercise; a working platform (12); a human anatomy model (9) with arthroscopic portals (3) through which the user inserts the simulated arthroscopic instrument (10); two haptic devices (5a, 5b) arranged around the model (9) with a mobile member (6a, 6b), the end of which is provided with a guide (8a, 8b) for guiding the instrument that is inserted into the arthroscopic portals (3) during a simulated surgical procedure, each haptic device (5a, 5b) including means for synchronization with the control unit (1) and means for determining the position and orientation of the mobile members (6a, 6b); and a simulated arthroscopic camera (7). The data processing unit (1) is configured to send simulated images, as would be seen in a real operation, from the arthroscopic camera (7) to the viewing means (2) in real time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a simulator for training in arthroscopic surgery on a joint of a simulated patient, comprising: a data processing unit (1); viewing means (2) for viewing the simulation exercise; a working platform (12); a human anatomy model (9) with arthroscopic portals (3) through which the user inserts the simulated arthroscopic instrument (10); two haptic devices (5a, 5b) arranged around the model (9) with a mobile member (6a, 6b), the end of which is provided with a guide (8a, 8b) for guiding the instrument that is inserted into the arthroscopic portals (3) during a simulated surgical procedure, each haptic device (5a, 5b) including means for synchronization with the control unit (1) and means for determining the position and orientation of the mobile members (6a, 6b); and a simulated arthroscopic camera (7). The data processing unit (1) is configured to send simulated images, as would be seen in a real operation, from the arthroscopic camera (7) to the viewing means (2) in real time.

Abstract: Methods and kits for detecting a predisposition to develop gestational diabetes mellitus and pharmacological treatment for this disease.

Abstract: Use of a bactericidal/permeability-increasing (BPI) protein product for the manufacture of a medicament for therapeutic or preventive treatment of a disease involving a clinical disorder associated with insulin resistance in a human.

Abstract: A method for decreasing entropy of a quantum system, for example nuclear spins. The quantum system comprising at least two subsystems, a first subsystem of elements with a first relaxation time (hereinafter—computation elements) and a second subsystem of elements with a second relaxation time (hereinafter—reset elements), the second relaxation time being shorter than the first relaxation time. The method comprises adiabatically decreasing the entropy of the computation elements in the system (by entropy compression, entropy transfer, or both) and increasing the entropy of at least some reset elements, so that the entropy of the subgroup of reset elements is overall increased; and waiting for the total entropy of the subgroup of reset elements to decrease, wherein the above two steps are carried out at least once.

Abstract: A method for decreasing entropy of a quantum system of at least two subsystems, a first subsystem comprising elements with a first relaxation time (hereinafter—computation elements) and a second subsystem comprising elements with a second relaxation time (hereinafter—reset elements). The second relaxation time is shorter than the first relaxation time.

Abstract: An isolated DNA encoding phenyl acetyl-CoA-ligase and a process of increasing the production of penicillin G in a strain of Penicillium chrysogenum by transforming the strain with the isolated DNA. Also vectors and host organisms having the isolated DNA.