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Howes LM, Casey AR, Asplund M, Keller SC, Yong D, Nataf DM, Poleski R, Lind K, Kobayashi C, Owen CI, Ness M, Bessell MS, Da Costa GS, Schmidt BP, Tisserand P, Udalski A, Szymański MK, Soszyński I, Pietrzyński G, Ulaczyk K, Wyrzykowski Ł, Pietrukowicz P, Skowron J, Kozłowski S, Mróz P. Extremely metal-poor stars from the cosmic dawn in the bulge of the Milky Way. Nature 2015; 527:484-7. [PMID: 26560034 DOI: 10.1038/nature15747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2015] [Accepted: 08/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
The first stars are predicted to have formed within 200 million years after the Big Bang, initiating the cosmic dawn. A true first star has not yet been discovered, although stars with tiny amounts of elements heavier than helium ('metals') have been found in the outer regions ('halo') of the Milky Way. The first stars and their immediate successors should, however, preferentially be found today in the central regions ('bulges') of galaxies, because they formed in the largest over-densities that grew gravitationally with time. The Milky Way bulge underwent a rapid chemical enrichment during the first 1-2 billion years, leading to a dearth of early, metal-poor stars. Here we report observations of extremely metal-poor stars in the Milky Way bulge, including one star with an iron abundance about 10,000 times lower than the solar value without noticeable carbon enhancement. We confirm that most of the metal-poor bulge stars are on tight orbits around the Galactic Centre, rather than being halo stars passing through the bulge, as expected for stars formed at redshifts greater than 15. Their chemical compositions are in general similar to typical halo stars of the same metallicity although intriguing differences exist, including lower abundances of carbon.
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- L M Howes
- Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
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- Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Warsaw University Observatory, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warszawa, Poland.,Department of Astronomy, Ohio State University, 140 West 18th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Division of Astronomy and Space Physics, Uppsala University, Box 516, SE-751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia.,School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics, Centre for Astrophysics Research, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK
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- Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie, Königstuhl 17, D-69117 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia.,Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris 6 et CNRS, UMR 7095, Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris, 98 bis Boulevard Arago, 75014 Paris, France
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- Warsaw University Observatory, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warszawa, Poland
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- Warsaw University Observatory, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warszawa, Poland
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- Warsaw University Observatory, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warszawa, Poland
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- Warsaw University Observatory, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warszawa, Poland.,Universidad de Concepción, Departamento de Astronomia, Casilla 160-C, Concepción, Chile
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- Warsaw University Observatory, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warszawa, Poland.,Department of Physics, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
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- Warsaw University Observatory, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warszawa, Poland
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- Warsaw University Observatory, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warszawa, Poland
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- Warsaw University Observatory, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warszawa, Poland
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- Warsaw University Observatory, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warszawa, Poland
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- Warsaw University Observatory, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warszawa, Poland
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Ethans KD, Schryvers OI, Nance PW, Casey AR. Intrathecal drug therapy using the Codman Model 3000 Constant Flow Implantable Infusion Pumps: experience with 17 cases. Spinal Cord 2005; 43:214-8. [PMID: 15545981 DOI: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, safety, and efficacy of the Codman Model 3000 Constant Flow Implantable Infusion Pump for intrathecal baclofen delivery as a therapeutic option for the treatment of severe spasticity. The distinctive features of this pump include a raised, easily palpable septum, a safety valve protecting the bolus pathway, no programmer needed, and no battery to fail. DESIGN A total of 17 patients with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral palsy were implanted with this pump. The accuracy of the pump and drug treatment efficacy was determined at each visit and adjustments to the dosages were made as required. All the intrathecal drug delivery system complications were reviewed. RESULTS The expected efficacy was achieved. The accuracy of the implanted pumps ranged from 90-97% (average 94%). There were no complications due to primary pump problems. The complications reported are similar to other implantable infusion devices and include dehiscence of the suture line, pressure ulcer development, formation of seroma, inversion of the pump, baclofen overdose, and catheter failures. CONCLUSION The Codman Model 3000 Constant Flow Implantable Infusion Pump is an accurate, reliable, and convenient option for patients needing intrathecal baclofen therapy, with complications similar to other available pumps.
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- K D Ethans
- Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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