R. George

Publication List Details

Period

1962 - 2009

Number

114

Co-Authors

Postinfective physeal bars - MRI features and choice of management (2009)

Hayes, M, Andronikou, S, Mackenzie, C, Du Plessis, J, George, R, Theron , S

We present a series of 6 patients with physeal bars as a result of infection (predominantly meningococcal) demonstrating the typical MRI features of this entity and an explanation of how these...

Is anatomical distribution helpful for differentiating TB spondylitis from neoplastic causes of extradural spinal cord compression in children? A pilot study (2009)

George, R, Andronikou, S, Lameen, H, Mapukata, A, Theron, S, Du Plessis , J

Background. Extradural spinal cord compression in children may be the result of infection/inflammation or neoplasia. It is vital to differentiate between the two as there is considerable difference...

Deep Submersibles and Potential Marine Geological, Biological, and Geochemical Research (2008)

Van Dover, M. Rex, R. George, R. Lucas, D. Luthor

Scientific justification for the need for a greater depth-capability in occupied submersibles

Apical extrusion of root canal irrigants when using Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG lasers with optical fibers: an In Vitro dye study (2008)

George, R., Walsh, L. J.

Because of the potential for irritant reactions in the periapical region, irrigant solutions must be constrained within the root canal. We examined fluid extrusion beyond the apical constriction by...

Nutrient environment of red tide- infested waters off south-west coast of India (2008)

Joseph, T., Shaiju, P., Laluraj, C.M., Balachandran, K.K., Nair, M., George, R., ...

The bloom-infested waters along the southwest coast of India were assessed to bring about the probable cause related to the excessive algal production. Low nitrate and silicate concentrations were...

Biogeochemistry of the surficial sediments of the western and eastern continental shelves of India (2008)

Jacob, J., Chandramohanakumar, N., Jayaraj, K.A., Raveendran, T.V., Balachandran, K.K., Joseph, T., ...

Even though continental margins cover only about 7-9 % of the world ocean area, they are important sites for organic carbon accumulation and hence play a major role in biogeochemical carbon cycling....

Apical extrusion of root canal irrigants when using Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG lasers with optical fibers: an In Vitro dye study (2008)

George, R., Walsh, L. J.

Because of the potential for irritant reactions in the periapical region, irrigant solutions must be constrained within the root canal. We examined fluid extrusion beyond the apical constriction by...

Laser activation of endodontic irrigants with improved conical laser fiber tips for removing smear layer in the apical third of the root canal (2008)

George, R., Meyers, I. A., Walsh, L. J.

With a tube etching process, conical-ended optical fibers for middle infrared lasers that have lateral emissions can be produced, a feature of benefit for delivering laser energy onto the root canal...

Evaluation of Smear Layer: A Comparison of Automated Image Analysis versus Expert Observers (2008)

George, R., Rutley, E. B., Walsh, L. J.

Consistent and reproducible evaluation techniques of the smear layer in root canals in scanning electron microscopy studies are needed when comparing various instruments and techniques. In this...

Structural stability of E. coli transketolase to urea denaturation (2007)

Martinez-Torres, R.J., Aucamp, J.P., George, R., Dalby, P.A.

We have characterised the early events on the urea denaturation pathway of E. coli transketolase, to provide insight into the mechanisms of enzyme deactivation that occur under biocatalytic...

Variation of the hopping exponent in disordered silicon MOSFETs (2007)

Ferrus, T., George, R., Barnes, C. H. W., Lumpkin, N., Paul, D. J., Pepper, M.

We observe a complex change in the hopping exponent value from 1/2 to 1/3 as a function of disorder strength and electron density in a sodium-doped silicon MOSFET. The disorder was varied by applying...

Performances of the CAT imaging telescope and some preliminary results on Mkn 180 and the Crab - Towards a Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Detector V (2006)

Barrau, A., Bazer-Bachi, R., Cabot, H., Chounet, L M., Debiais, G., Degrange, B., ...

The CAT imaging telesope, which uses the Atmospheric Cherenkov Technique to observe TeV gamma-ray sources, has been operating since September 1996. Located in southern France, it features a fine...

The CAT Imaging Telescope (2006)

Barrau, A., Bazer-Bachi, R., Cabot, H., Chounet, L M., Degrange, B., Dezalay, J P., ...

The VHE gamma-ray imaging telescope CAT started taking data in October 1996. Located at the Themis solar site in southern France, it features a 17.7 m^2 Davies-Cotton mirror equipped with 600 PMT...

Performances of the CAT imaging telescope and some preliminary results on Mkn 180 and the Crab - Towards a Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Detector V (2006)

Barrau, A., Bazer-Bachi, R., Cabot, H., Chounet, L M., Debiais, G., Degrange, B., ...

The CAT imaging telesope, which uses the Atmospheric Cherenkov Technique to observe TeV gamma-ray sources, has been operating since September 1996. Located in southern France, it features a fine...

The CAT Imaging Telescope (2006)

Barrau, A., Bazer-Bachi, R., Cabot, H., Chounet, L M., Degrange, B., Dezalay, J P., ...

The VHE gamma-ray imaging telescope CAT started taking data in October 1996. Located at the Themis solar site in southern France, it features a 17.7 m^2 Davies-Cotton mirror equipped with 600 PMT...

Performances of the CAT imaging telescope and some preliminary results on Mkn 180 and the Crab - Towards a Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Detector V (2006)

Barrau, A., Bazer-Bachi, R., Cabot, H., Chounet, L M., Debiais, G., Degrange, B., ...

The CAT imaging telesope, which uses the Atmospheric Cherenkov Technique to observe TeV gamma-ray sources, has been operating since September 1996. Located in southern France, it features a fine...

The CAT Imaging Telescope (2006)

Barrau, A., Bazer-Bachi, R., Cabot, H., Chounet, L M., Degrange, B., Dezalay, J P., ...

The VHE gamma-ray imaging telescope CAT started taking data in October 1996. Located at the Themis solar site in southern France, it features a 17.7 m^2 Davies-Cotton mirror equipped with 600 PMT...

Antibody responses to nasopharyngeal carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults: a longitudinal household study (2005)

Goldblatt, D., Hussain, M., Andrews, N., Ashton, L., Virta, C., Melegaro, A., ...

Background: Natural immunity to Streptococcus pneumoniae is thought to be induced by exposure to S. pneumoniae or cross-reactive antigens. No longitudinal studies of carriage of and immune responses...

Corporate Governance and Firm Performance: An Analysis of Ownership Structure, Profit Redistribution and Diversification Strategies of Firms in India (2005)

George, R.

Abstract: This dissertation examines the relationship between corporate governance and performance of firms in India. Utilizing various theoretical bases in strategy and finance domains, the...

Business groups and profit redistribution : a boon or bane for firms (2004)

George, R., Kabir, M.R., Douma, S.

This study investigates how profit redistribution affects the performance of firms affiliated to business groups. It shows that inefficient profit redistribution causes group-affiliated firms to...

NOTICE (2004)

S. Wilcox, M. Anderberg, R. George, W. Marion, D. Myers, D. Renne, ...

Contract No. DE-AC36-99-GO10337

Foreign and domestic ownership, business groups and firm performance : evidence from a large emerging market (2002)

Douma, S., George, R., Kabir, R.

We examine how ownership structure affects the performance of firms using firm level data from a large emerging market, India. We specifically focus on a previously unexplored phenomenon, namely the...

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of enterococci: results of a survey conducted by the United Kingdom National External Quality Assessment Scheme for Microbiology (1993)

Snell, J. J. S., Brown, D. F. J., Perry, S. F., George, R.

Six strains of enterococci were distributed to participants in the United Kingdom National External Quality Assessment Scheme for Microbiology with a request that they be tested for susceptibility to...

Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition in Kuala Lumpur (1981)

GEORGE, R., FOO, L. C., CHONG, Y. H., ABRAHAM, S. C. E.

Except for the description of one case of severe PEM by Chen (1974), there has been little documentation of severe PEM from Malaysian Hospitals for the past decade or so. This report complements...

NON-DEPOLARIZING NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKERS AND THE EYE: A STUDY OF INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE: Pancuronium versus alcuronium (1979)

GEORGE, R., NURSINGH, A., DOWNING, J. W., WELSH, N. H.

Intraocular pressure remained stable when either pancuronium or alcuronium was used to produce muscle relaxation, suggesting that alcuronium may be a reasonable alternative to pancuronium for routine...

Reducing bacterial contamination of enteral feeds

Patchell, C, Anderton, A, Holden, C, MacDonald, A, George, R, Booth, I

OBJECTIVE—It has previously been shown that microbial contamination of enteral feeds given to children in hospital and at home is common. This study therefore examined the effects of improvements...

Outcome of invasive pneumococcal disease: a UK based study

Shackley, F, Knox, K, Morris, J, Crook, D, Griffiths, D, Mayon-White, R, ...

METHODS—The records of 106 children aged less than 5 years with invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae were reviewed.
RESULTS—The clinical manifestations were meningitis (37%),...

Severe and unrecognised: pertussis in UK infants

Crowcroft, N, Booy, R, Harrison, T, Spicer, L, Britto, J, Mok, Q, ...

Aims: To diagnose pertussis using culture, polymerase chain reaction, and serology, in children admitted to intensive care units (PICUs) and some paediatric wards in London, and in their household...

Foreign and domestic ownership, business groups and firm performance : evidence from a large emerging market

Douma, S., George, R., Kabir, R.

We examine how ownership structure affects the performance of firms using firm level data from a large emerging market, India. We specifically focus on a previously unexplored phenomenon, namely the...

Business groups and profit redistribution : a boon or bane for firms

George, R., Kabir, M.R., Douma, S.

This study investigates how profit redistribution affects the performance of firms affiliated to business groups. It shows that inefficient profit redistribution causes group-affiliated firms to...

Glaucoma in aphakia and pseudophakia in the Chennai Glaucoma Study

Arvind, H, George, R, Raju, P, Ramesh, S V, Baskaran, M, Paul, P G, ...

Aim: To determine the prevalence of glaucoma among aphakes and pseudophakes in a rural population of southern India.