• Low interest rates pressured net interest margins in 2020, but they also produced outsized growth for banks with a strong focus on mortgage lending. (bankdirector.com)
  • And mortgages are a major factor that fueled 2020 growth for the fastest-growing banks . (bankdirector.com)
  • We also included return on average assets, calculated as a three-year average for 2018, 2019 and 2020, to reward consistent profitability in addition to growth. (bankdirector.com)
  • Thus, it is notable that oil and gas (O&G) was the second-largest sector for U.S. corporate bankruptcies attributable to cyclical and structural strains in 2020. (dallasfed.org)
  • A naturally occurring growth factor significantly boosted retention and prevented forgetting of a fear memory when injected into rats' memory circuitry during time-limited windows when memories become fragile and changeable. (nih.gov)
  • To our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of potent memory enhancement via a naturally occurring factor that readily passes through the blood-brain barrier - and thus may hold promise for treatment development," explained Cristina Alberini, Ph.D., of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, a grantee of the NIH's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (nih.gov)
  • This kind of learning boosted the expression of naturally occurring IGF-II in the hippocampus. (nih.gov)
  • Whey Protein contains only 0-1 grams of naturally occurring carbohydrates (no added carbohydrates). (hammernutrition.com)
  • The studies will be done in batch experiments under naturally occurring P concentrations. (io-warnemuende.de)
  • Far-reaching structural reforms, cleaner bank balance sheets and a rash of new investable savings have spurred hopes of lucrative stock market returns in India. (upenn.edu)
  • The Indian economy is at a crossroads with major structural reforms underway, such as a unified Goods and Services Tax (GST) that rolled out on July 1 and an Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code that was enacted last year. (upenn.edu)
  • It's better to accept slower growth for a short period as long as you are doing the right structural reforms to resurrect that growth to a higher level," he said. (upenn.edu)
  • Based on the acceleration of changes brought about by the spread of COVID-19, we plan to implement structural reforms and create the foundations for achieving sustainable growth through solving social issues by leveraging our strengths in AI edge technology and 'Mono-zukuri' (manufacturing). (oki.com)
  • That's why we don't tire of talking about structural reforms. (europa.eu)
  • Growth hormone deficiency occurs when the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Growth hormone deficiency is the most common pituitary hormone deficiency and is accompanied by poor overall growth and short stature. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Other symptoms of growth hormone deficiency depend on the child's age and the cause of the deficiency. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Most often, doctors do not find a cause for growth hormone deficiency, but sometimes it is caused by a congenital disorder or brain tumor. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Neonatal hypoglycemia, often in the first 24 hours of life, is associated with other pituitary hormone deficiencies, including panhypopituitarism, growth hormone deficiency, and adrenal insufficiency. (medscape.com)
  • Abnormal growth velocity after the first 6-12 months of life suggests growth hormone deficiency with or without other pituitary hormone deficiencies. (medscape.com)
  • Micropenis may also be caused by isolated growth hormone deficiency. (medscape.com)
  • What is Economic Growth? (rba.gov.au)
  • Economic growth refers to an increase in the size of a country's economy over a period of time. (rba.gov.au)
  • Economic growth can be measured in 'nominal' or 'real' terms. (rba.gov.au)
  • Nominal economic growth refers to the increase in the dollar value of production over time. (rba.gov.au)
  • Economists normally talk about real economic growth - that is, increases in the volume produced only, which takes away the effect of prices changing. (rba.gov.au)
  • The calculation of real and nominal economic growth can be shown using an example of an economy that only produces one good - let's say it is apples. (rba.gov.au)
  • While GDP is the main measure of economic growth, it doesn't capture everything that adds value to the economy. (rba.gov.au)
  • One example is the initial spending to replace buildings and infrastructure after a natural disaster, which boosts measures of economic growth. (rba.gov.au)
  • Our model also addresses the two-way causality between economic growth and structural change. (repec.org)
  • In contrast the same opinion makers, plus their academic counterparts, project images of the United States and the European Union as stable societies, with steady economic growth, incremental expansion of social welfare programs, resolving issues via consensual compromises and practicing sound fiscal policies. (dissidentvoice.org)
  • What's more, the inflation outlook worsened because of flagging demand and continued uncertainty about economic growth. (europa.eu)
  • The work that we've done has really shown that over the long run, there is a very tight relationship between economic growth and health spending growth," Stephen Heffler, MBA, director of the National Health Statistics Group in CMS's Office of the Actuary, in Baltimore, told reporters in a briefing. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Later, I will go into more detail on the link between economic growth and interest rates. (federalreserve.gov)
  • To the extent that low long-term interest rates tell us that the outlook for economic growth is poor, all of us should be very concerned, for--as we all know--economic growth lies at the heart of our nation's, and the world's, future prosperity. (federalreserve.gov)
  • Bad years follow very deep contractions - indicating that steep declines in economic growth create structural changes in the economy. (moneyandmarkets.com)
  • On a general level the student will acquire advanced knowledge about approaches of various disciplines to economic growth. (lu.se)
  • Knowledge and understanding · be able to use basic theoretical/ empirical tools to measure/understand the sources of economic growth. (lu.se)
  • Competence and skills · be able to analyze and interpret the theories and findings within the economic growth/productivity literature · be trained to communicate their own and others' results, both in written and oral format · be trained to analyse and account for the role of physical capital, human capital, General Purpose Technologies and structural change in production/productivity. (lu.se)
  • Modern economic growth is often represented by the idea that living standards can continue to rise, despite population growth. (lu.se)
  • Building on the relevant growth models, this course focuses on measuring economic growth since the 1870s. (lu.se)
  • The course will draw upon a wide range of databases that have been developed over the last decade and will consider alternative methods of accounting for economic growth. (lu.se)
  • the role of the states and markets as facilitators and/or obstacles to economic growth and structural change. (lu.se)
  • The condition can be inherited (genetic or idiopathic epilepsy), caused by structural problems in the brain (structural epilepsy), or stem from an unknown cause (epilepsy of unknown cause) 1 . (akcchf.org)
  • Idiopathic epilepsy - epilepsy without an identifiable structural cause, typically assumed to be genetic. (akcchf.org)
  • It can occur as a primary idiopathic structural anomaly or may be associated with a genetic syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • Two southeast-dipping growth faults compose the western and northern basin boundaries. (searchanddiscovery.com)
  • We found that the main part of the nanowires has a pure wurtzite crystal structure, with occasional stacking faults occurring only at the top and bottom. (lu.se)
  • WASHINGTON -- Healthcare spending is projected to grow at 4% through this year but increase by 6.1% next year, ending a string of historically slow growth, government economists said Wednesday. (medpagetoday.com)
  • From this point of view, one can draw a parallel between The Conditions of Agricultural Growth and another highly influential book, Amartya Sen's Poverty and Famines: An Essay on Entitlement and Deprivation (Oxford 1981), which dismantled another tenet of Malthusian theory - i.e. that famines were always (or mainly) caused by absolute deficiency of food. (eh.net)
  • In addition to a deficiency of growth hormone, short stature can occur for other reasons. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Bacterial toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems serve a variety of physiological functions including regulation of cell growth and maintenance of foreign genetic elements. (nih.gov)
  • The diagnosis is based on a physical examination, review of the child's growth charts, and testing that may include x-rays, blood tests, genetic tests, stimulation tests, and imaging tests. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Pair distribution function (PDF) analysis is an ideal tool for such in situ structural studies, as it can be used to quantitatively characterize both crystalline and amorphous atomic structures. (rsc.org)
  • In general, in situ PDF characterization can provide real-time structural information and reveal mechanistic insights unavailable when performing ex situ studies or analyzing only crystalline atomic structures. (rsc.org)
  • Despite the benefits of utilizing PDF analysis during in situ structural studies, it has scarcely been applied to MWR-assisted synthesis. (rsc.org)
  • I will also describe current work on in situ crystal growth and decomposition in highly acidic and basic solutions. (bnl.gov)
  • Poor growth or failure to thrive is also associated with other pituitary hormone deficiencies. (medscape.com)
  • Multiple pituitary hormone deficiencies: Hypoglycemia may occur due to growth hormone and adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) deficiencies. (medscape.com)
  • Below is a viewpoint from Chapter 4 of the Foresight Africa 2018 report, which explores six overarching themes that provide opportunities for Africa to overcome its obstacles and spur inclusive growth. (brookings.edu)
  • Although there is evidence of growth-inducing structural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa since the 2000s, this has not been manufacturing led as it was in the "East Asian model. (brookings.edu)
  • Broadly speaking, this manufacturing-led growth has not occurred in sub-Saharan Africa. (brookings.edu)
  • This condition occurs more frequently in certain areas of the world, including Turkey, Iran, and the Northern Cape province of South Africa. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Models may emphasize structural responses (changes in species composition, growth forms, canopy height, amount of old growth, etc.) or functional responses (cycling of carbon, nutrients, and water). (usgs.gov)
  • These observations suggest extensive functional exchanges have occurred between TA systems during bacterial evolution. (nih.gov)
  • Moreover, these cellular constituents are fundamental to cell growth and metabolism, therefore, disturbance of their normal levels can lead to important functional and structural alterations. (io-warnemuende.de)
  • SMR is caused by an incompetent mitral valve because the structural and functional alterations of the LV create an imbalance between mitral leaflet tethering and (synchronised) closing forces. (bmj.com)
  • In the author's opinion, achieving an approximately normal appearance in significantly deformed noses is virtually impossible without adding extra structural materials or moving skeletal segments. (medscape.com)
  • Electromagnetic (EM) fields, specifically microwave radiation (MWR), can significantly influence the synthesis of ceramic oxide materials and promote rapid, low-temperature growth. (rsc.org)
  • Caveolin-1 regulates anchorage-dependent growth and is a tumour suppressor. (europa.eu)
  • Phosphorus (P) is essential for cyanobacteria growth, bloom formation, carbon- and nitrogen fixation and regulates these functions. (io-warnemuende.de)
  • Nasal deformities are due not so much to the growth of the nasal bones as to the sudden upsurge of the nasal process of the maxilla, which is the route through which the osteotomy chisel must pass during reconstructive rhinoplasty. (medscape.com)
  • Length and Height Physical growth refers to an increase in body size (length or height and weight) and in the size of organs. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Integrin-mediated retention of phosphorylated caveolin in focal adhesions inhibits raft internalisation, which occurs upon its recruitment to caveolae after cell detachment. (europa.eu)
  • The staying power of a memory depends on the synthesis of new proteins and structural changes in the connections between brain cells. (nih.gov)
  • The ECM1 protein can attach (bind) to numerous structural proteins to provide strength to tissues. (medlineplus.gov)
  • While ballast has been shown to reduce root growth in a horizontal application, tree biology suggests that if plentiful moisture, nutrients, and air are available on the other side of the gravel, tree roots may be able to penetrate the vertical ballast barrier. (deeproot.com)
  • Gradients of nutrients, biomass, and the C:N:P stoichiometry will be produced by the growth of cyanobacteria itself, similar to runs in the ecosystem. (io-warnemuende.de)
  • The nose undergoes a rapid, although late, growth spurt during puberty and early adolescence. (medscape.com)
  • For example, most children and adolescents who have short stature are short because their families are short, or because their growth spurt came at the late end of the normal range of time for such development. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Rapid change occurs in size, shape, and skin thickness. (medscape.com)
  • In particular, COVID-19 showed that the change occurred in an instant. (oki.com)
  • Structural change occurs because Engel-curves are non-linear. (repec.org)
  • Wars are an example of structural change. (moneyandmarkets.com)
  • While we know that technological change is central to this development, other ingredients such as structural change, organizational capacity and improvements in human capital played important roles. (lu.se)
  • The brain abnormalities and neurological features do not always occur together, so the cause of the neurological features is still unclear. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Patterns of hair growth can be abnormal, serving as external markers of underlying structural brain and central nervous system abnormalities. (medscape.com)
  • almost all incremental employment has occurred in the non-tradable sector, which has experienced much slower growth in value added per employee. (paulcraigroberts.org)
  • We report on growth and characterization of wurtzite InP-In1-xGaxAs core-shell nanowire heterostructures. (lu.se)
  • This specific project aims to identify sequences within caveolin involved in regulation of raft internalisation, cell cycle progression and anchorage-dependent cell growth. (europa.eu)
  • In recent years, several structural changes and sequences of shocks have occurred in the market for tobacco in the UK, including an explosive growth in smuggling. (who.int)
  • 1 In addition, evidence suggests that intrinsic structural remodelling ('primary-like' component in SMR) or inappropriate growth of the mitral leaflets themselves may contribute to MR in these patients. (bmj.com)
  • Checking occurs as a wooden log releases moisture across or through the annual growth rings. (cedarwoodfurniture.com)
  • Natural checking will occur. (logfurnitureplace.com)
  • Checking occurs as wood releases moisture across or through the annual growth rings- it does not affect the structural performance. (logfurnitureplace.com)
  • Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) are patterns involving oral and orofacial musculature that interfere with normal growth, development, or function of orofacial structures, or call attention to themselves (Mason, n.d.A). OMDs can be found in children, adolescents, and adults. (asha.org)
  • Read the full chapter on African structural transformation here. (brookings.edu)
  • One of the key challenges sub-Saharan African countries must address is the need to undergo structural transformation in the face of young and growing labor forces. (brookings.edu)
  • Using the empirical technique employed by McMillan, Rodrik, and Verduzco-Gallo (2014), Figure 4.4 depicts sub-Saharan Africa's pattern of structural transformation in the post-2000 period. (brookings.edu)
  • In contrast, the "East Asian model," depicted in Figure 4.5, shows manufacturing-led structural transformation with a substantial shift of labor resources toward a relatively large manufacturing sector (in the top right quadrant). (brookings.edu)
  • These results may provide a molecular explanation for the role of caveolin-1 as tumour suppressor and provide insight into the mechanism of anchorage-independent growth, one of the hallmarks of cancer. (europa.eu)
  • Monitoring these dynamic changes in local atomic structure is critical to understanding the mechanisms underlying EM field-assisted synthesis, as they can provide insight into the structural changes influencing phase formation. (rsc.org)
  • The neo-liberal policies of the 1990s were based on fundamentally flawed structural foundations and polarizing income and public expenditures involving huge transfers of income to capital and downward pressures on wages and welfare. (dissidentvoice.org)
  • Our crystal structures of Phd-Doc from bacteriophage P1, the HigA antitoxin from Escherichia coli CFT073, and YeeU of the YeeUWV systems from E. coli K12 and Shigella flexneri confirm this inference and reveal additional, unanticipated structural relationships. (nih.gov)
  • The circumstances under which exposure to medications or vaccines during pregnancy occurs must be taken into account. (cdc.gov)
  • In contrast, when a pregnant woman has been exposed to a serious infection but is not acutely ill, the choice of whether to provide prophylaxis or empirical treatment depends on several factors including the nature and certainty of the exposure, likelihood and potential severity of her infection, and gestational age at which exposure occurred. (cdc.gov)
  • Inadvertent exposure to a medication or vaccine also may occur during pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • A clear impact of the EM field is demonstrated, with MWR inducing changes in nearest neighbor distances and peaks in oxygen atomic displacement that do not occur during synthesis without MWR exposure. (rsc.org)
  • The growth-regulating Doc toxin exhibits structural similarity to secreted virulence factors that are toxic for eukaryotic target cells. (nih.gov)
  • Similar to martensitic transition studied in metallurgy, cooperative transition exhibits low transition barrier, ultrafast kinetics, and structural reversibility. (aiche.org)
  • The observed local structural disorder serves as a precursor to rapid rutile SnO 2 nanoparticle crystallization, suggesting that EM field-assisted growth is mediated by changes to the oxygen sublattice. (rsc.org)
  • For furnace-generated (NH4)2SO4 nanoparticle s, a gradual growth at moderate RH without noticeable deliquescence behavior occurred. (cdc.gov)
  • Follow-up of these infants has shown that for most, head growth deceleration occurs to the point of microcephaly after birth and significant neurologic sequelae are evident. (cdc.gov)
  • Among all infants, head growth was documented to have decelerated as early as 5 months of age, and 11 infants had microcephaly. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 3 , 4 ] An understanding of the embryologic development and cycles of scalp hair growth will aid the clinician in assessing infants of various gestational and postnatal ages. (medscape.com)
  • Is the Indian Economy Poised for a New Phase of Growth? (upenn.edu)
  • Polymorphic phase transitions can occur via nucleation and growth or a cooperative transition mechanism. (aiche.org)
  • 15,16 However, the mechanisms underlying the role of EM fields in promoting phase formation and structural transitions remain unclear. (rsc.org)
  • First phase in hair cycle characterized by growth of hair follicles. (medscape.com)
  • Those and other structural changes would prepare the economy for sustained growth over the long term, according to Viral Acharya, the recently-appointed deputy governor at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), who was formerly a professor of economics at New York University's Stern School of Business. (upenn.edu)
  • According to Acharya, it is critical to realize that the Indian economy has "many different drivers of growth" such as private consumption, agricultural output, state-generated output and manufacturing. (upenn.edu)
  • Freezing injury may occur at temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius. (wikipedia.org)
  • The system with the bulkier side chains do not exhibit rotational motion even at high temperatures and displays nucleation and growth, while the one containing slightly less bulkier side chains exhibit fully rotational motion and displays cooperative transition. (aiche.org)
  • Submitted to Crystal Growth & Design, 2018. (aiche.org)
  • By understanding the mechanisms that govern crystal growth and ion selectivity in zeolitic materials, we can learn how to optimize ion exchange for specific environmental conditions. (bnl.gov)
  • When spring comes, or during a mild spell in winter, plants de-harden, and if the temperature is warm for long enough - their growth resumes. (wikipedia.org)
  • The MQWs were grown by rf plasma MBE using metal-rich conditions and a relatively low growth temperature. (science24.com)
  • Our findings will be crucial for improving the biogeochemical model simulations used to predict cyanobacteria bloom events under projected climate conditions, since the anticipated increases in CO 2 levels and temperature are expected to favor cyanobacteria growth. (io-warnemuende.de)
  • First of all, our loose monetary policy last year led to a bottoming-out of the still negative lending by banks in the euro area amid ongoing gloomy growth prospects. (europa.eu)
  • First, and most worrying, is the possibility that low long-term interest rates are a signal that the economy's long-run growth prospects are dim. (federalreserve.gov)
  • One theme that will emerge is that depressed long-term growth prospects put sustained downward pressure on interest rates. (federalreserve.gov)
  • It is best to fix the structural conditions for growth, and then when growth comes around, you are ready to capitalize on it in a big way," he said. (upenn.edu)
  • In short, the more the structural conditions in the Member States vary, the more difficult it is to take care of price stability in the whole of the euro area with a single monetary policy. (europa.eu)
  • These studies will contribute to a better understanding of adhesion-dependent signalling and anchorage-dependence of cell growth, and therefore to the pathogenesis of the malignant disease. (europa.eu)
  • For example, a group of craftsmen are living outside the walls due to a town's rapid population growth. (dandwiki.com)
  • Integrin signals mediate anchorage-dependence of cell growth, while growth of cancer cells is anchorage-independent. (europa.eu)
  • This gene provides instructions for making a protein that is found in most tissues within the extracellular matrix, which is an intricate lattice that forms in the space between cells and provides structural support. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It is also involved in the growth and maturation (differentiation) of cells, including skin cells called keratinocytes. (medlineplus.gov)
  • a re involved in the regulation of growth, carbon and nitrogen fixation and how it is related to dissolved inorganic and organic P concentrations in the surrounding water and to the cellular C:N:P stoichiometry. (io-warnemuende.de)
  • Total factor productivity may increase in the long run, but surely most of the increase in total output is achieved with a massive growth of work effort by the agricultural population. (eh.net)
  • These will include capturing the levels of productivity within economies, explaining growth via employment shifts between sectors, analyzing the long term economic effects of GPTs (such as steam, electricity and ICT) and considering the implications of population ageing for economic policy. (lu.se)
  • These changes can occur over short (less than 1 year) or long time frames (over 100 years). (usgs.gov)
  • Structural damages can occur if the leak is left untreated for too long. (livingproofmag.com)
  • The US faces "a long-term structural challenge with respect to the quantity and quality of employment opportunities in the United States. (paulcraigroberts.org)
  • Condition characterized by excessive growth of hair. (medscape.com)
  • The Latin American countries during the 1980's experienced a deep and persistent crises, manifested in negative growth, increased poverty levels and heavy indebtedness, which allowed creditors (like the IMF) to impose harsh and regressive austerity measures and "structural adjustment" policies which came to be known as neo-liberalization. (dissidentvoice.org)
  • In February 2021, Standard & Poor's increased the industry risk scores for exploration and production and midstream O&G firms due to structural headwinds from the transition to renewables. (dallasfed.org)
  • Associated with the point of maximal brain growth. (medscape.com)
  • OMDs can co-occur with a variety of speech and swallowing disorders. (asha.org)
  • The growth center in the lower portion of the septal cartilage should be spared during the early years of development. (medscape.com)
  • Economic Development and Growth. (lu.se)
  • Scalp hair growth and patterning are closely associated with the development of the central nervous system. (medscape.com)
  • In fact, a good argument can be made that the roles have been reversed: the US and EU are in perpetual crises and Latin America, at least most of the major countries, have experienced stability and growth which is the envy (or should be) of Washington pundits and financial commentators. (dissidentvoice.org)
  • Deposition occurred adjacent to the hanging wall of a major growth fault system. (searchanddiscovery.com)
  • Under propitious circumstances, it can be a powerful engine of growth, but it can also be channelled in unproductive and destructive directions. (repec.org)
  • Quantifying and predicting what set of circumstances produce that growth response is a whole different issue - the relative level of complexity in modeling this situation and overall difficulty in isolating variables make it difficult to predict accurately. (deeproot.com)
  • Caveolin sporadic mutations occurring in human cancers will be tested for these effects. (europa.eu)
  • Consuming 1 scoop of Whey Protein prior to bedtime is also a highly beneficial practice-the body receives an excellent dose of amino acids, which it will use during a time (sleep) when it does many of its reparation/recuperative processes, and the glutamine will elevate serum human growth hormone (hGH) levels, which has anabolic (muscle building) effects. (hammernutrition.com)
  • Usually, it is labeled as "anti-Malthusian" and encapsulated with a sentence such as "population growth causes agricultural growth. (eh.net)
  • Thus the rest of the book explores the consequences of intensification - i.e. of the move from one stage to another caused by population growth. (eh.net)
  • The initial assessment of all newborns should include a systematic assessment of hair color, quantity, texture, direction of growth, hairlines, and hair whorls. (medscape.com)
  • This allowed us to determine the structural properties of wurtzite In1-xGaxAs. (lu.se)
  • We found that structural properties of NaCl and (NH4)2SO4 particles also play an important role in determination of the DRH and GF and are more pronounced at smaller diameters. (cdc.gov)
  • Much of the Frio Formation was deposited as fourth- and fifth-order components of a third-order, lowstand prograding deltaic wedge within and across growth-faulted subbasins in the Red Fish Bay area, Texas. (searchanddiscovery.com)
  • Syndepositional fault movement, rollover, and associated interval expansion occurred in the prograding wedge section of the Frio Formation. (searchanddiscovery.com)
  • If the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone, abnormally slow growth and short stature can result. (merckmanuals.com)
  • This book explores the changes that have occurred as regards the production structure, trade and society in Central America and the Dominican. (cepal.org)