Abstract
In time #prehispánicos to the pregnancy surrendered him all
type of cults for considering him holy, thus, the féminas in gestation
enjoyed of privileges and special cares, between which stood
out frequent visits and consultancy of the partera, the one who besides
provided them councils so that the future baby will develop
properly and did them see that the childbirth was a satisfactory experience
and #gozosa that did not have to live with suffering, but this
is not everything, since also they practised ritual so that it kept in
optimum conditions and offered banquets in his honour.
Abstract
Adequate capillary #glucose monitoring in the inpatient population is
of crucial importance, as poor glucose control is associated to
#highermorbidity and #mortality. In our experience, this practice does
not always parallel clinical urgency, nor is it correlated to an
immediate
intervention leading to a treatment modification. We analyzed all
capillary glucose data documented in the Electronic Medical Records of
all
hospitalized patients (excluding intensive care patients) during the
first semester of 2015. Subsequently, a glucose monitoring protocol was
devised, based on inpatient clinical characteristics, which we shared
with medical and nursing staff with the aim of optimizing resources and
standardizing measurement practices in our hospital.
Abstract
Building a safety assessment package to go into the #PhaseI clinical stage sounds simple enough. All the steps pertaining to#preclinicaltesting, pharmaceutical development, clinical supplies
manufacturing, and regulatory submissions are all clearly defined
within a repertoire of guidelines that outline the acceptable requirements.
The timelines to enter into Phase I clinical trials are
becoming increasingly shorter as companies seek definitive results
that would prove or disprove their #drug’spotential. Gathering the
maximum of information with regards to safety, efficacy and galenic
aspects of the drug during early stages of drug development is often
a challenge when faced with stresses of aggressive timelines, financial
constraints and investor milestones.
Abstract
#Bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a chronic inflammatory status
of the bladder wall with no known cause. Patients with BPS suffer
from pain, pressure or inconvenience associated with the urinary
bladder. Furthermore, urgency (increased feeling to urinate) or an
increased frequency of #micturition both during the day as well as
during the night, has to be present [1]. Several studies have suggested
an #impairedbarrierfunction, leading to increased bladder wall
permeability of the #urothelium as a likely cause for this disabling
condition. In the healthy situation the bladder wall is impermeable
to any substances within the urine.
Abstract
India is a land where huge population depends upon its ancient system
of medicines involving herbs and spices for the treatment of ailments;
it is a home for very old system of medicines which continue to be the
mainstay of healthcare delivery to a vast segment of society even today.
Growth of herbal based healthcare sector in India is putting high demand
on both wild collected and cultivated #medicinalplants. Unfortunately,
because of the poor quality of some herbal medicines, there are number
of reports of patients complaining negative consequences caused by
the #herbalmedicines in India. The quality of the herbal medicine is
somehow directly related to the quality of raw medicinal plant
materials.
Abstract
Authors report the case of cardiomegaly associated with vein of Galen
#aneurysmalmalformation. #Prenataldiagnosis of this vein anomaly
enables plan the delivery and treatment in special neurosurgical
department. Malformations of the Galen vein, also commonly referred
to as Galen vein aneurysms, constitute a group of congenital
malformations resulting from the abnormal development of
a great #cerebralvein, often called a Galen vein (vein of Galen
malformations (VGM)).
Abstract
This paper, presents a critical evaluation of Uganda’s health system
with a justification using literal examples and illustrations based on
key indicators of the selected relevant evaluative criteria. The aim of
the paper is to present an assessment of the extent to which Uganda’s
health system is effective in achieving its goals. Evaluating health
systems is like measuring the #socialimpact, which is difficult but
necessary.
Uganda’s Health System, like other systems, aims to achieve and sustain
#goodhealth and well-being of its people. This is a formidable task that
remains elusive but there are indications of progress in the positive
direction.
Abstract
This paper aims to examine the #foodconsumption decisions of
households in Pakistan to understand the demand for different food
commodities and to determine the effects of important economic factors
such as prices and income. Linear Almost Ideal Demand System
model is applied to estimate food demand patterns using the Household
Integrated Economic Survey of Pakistan for the year 2011-2012. Food
products are categorized into fourteen groups including #milk,
vegetables, sugar, rice, fruits, beverages, wheat & wheat flour,
other cereals,
pulses, oil & fats, tea & coffee, backed products and other
food. Economic factors such as food commodities price and household’s
income and
their #socioeconomic and demographic characteristics are included in the
model. Prices of basic food items such as wheat & wheat flour, baked
products, milk, meat, fruits, vegetables, beverages, rice, other
cereals, pulses, oils & fats, tea & coffee and baked product
should be kept constant.
Abstract
In the ancient #Greekculture and philosophy statements about
the world had cosmologic and #cosmogoniccharacter. The first were
totally (like, for example, in Thales’, Anaximander’s, Heraclitus’ philosophy)
or partially connected with inductive assumptions (e.g. in
Pythagoreans’, Plato’s or Aristotle’s statements). On the other hand,
the second had always metaphysical (that is, mythical) nature of religious
(like in Orphism), quasi-religious (like in #Pythagoreanism)
or secular (like in views of Plato – in spite of the fact that he referred
to religious myths – as well as in Aristotle’s and Epicurus’ works)
character In Aristotle’s statement about the empirically perceptible
world (the cosmos) there are two main #methodologicalcurrents –
the inductive (empirical) one and the intuitive one – concerning the
following findings:
Abstract
To think of cycles of production as maintainers, same-makers,
rather than introducers of expansion and difference seems absurd.
Indeed, we tend to view ideologically insular communities, #prototypically religious ones, as resistant to progression precisely insofar
as their #ideological representation is immutable, self-referential in
its own sense of legitimacy, producing little that is new.
Abstract
Finance is, as it were, the stomach of the country, from which all
other #organs take their tone. One such organ is the publichealthcaresector. #Healthcare financing in Kenya continues to remain underfunded.
The problem of limited finances is not new, it flows out of Kenya’s
colonial past and government’s arguments are clothed in clichés: the
budget is not sufficient to meet all financing needs for the country and
so, #health spending must be limited. At independence, Kenya targeted
growth as the primary driver of development and relegated spending on
healthcare until growth was stabilised.
The #analysis and evaluation of fats used for food production has been
carried out. The quality and nutritional value and #safety of foodproducts are determined. The characteristics of the acid composition and #energy value of oils and fats are given.The analysis and evaluation of
fats used for food production has been carried out. The quality and #nutritional value and safety of food
products are determined. The characteristics of the acid composition and
energy value of oils and fats are given.
Abstract
Introduction:
#Anaphylaxis is an acute though
potentially life-threatening #multisystemallergicreaction characterized
by a rapid inception
and progression following exposure to an #allergen. Even though
anaphylaxis has been on the rise for the past decade with reported rates
of
350% increase among food induced and 230% increase among nonfood induced
reactions, there is still paucity of data on the prevalence and
outcome of anaphylaxis in various populations.
This study aims to
i. Assess the lifetime prevalence of anaphylaxis among the #pediatricpopulation.
ii. identify the most at risk age and
iii. Evaluate the main trigger for the condition in children.
Abstract
Using #fluorescentproteins as imaging probes is a wide spread and
versatile technique in #microscopy. GFP tagged proteins can be used
to track and examine real time localization, interactions and
translocation of proteins of interest as well as to investigate several
aspects
of cell biology. The Y-box binding protein 1 (YB-1) is a pleiotropic
protein involved in a widenumber of #cellularprocesses and a substantial
amount of knowledge on YB-1 localization and function was produced using
YB-1-GFP constructs. Recently, it has been shown that YB-1 plays a
critical role in cell stress response, playing an important role in the
formation of #stressgranules (SG). To deeply investigate on this
subject, we
produced a stable HEK293T cell line constitutively expressing YB-1-GFP.
In physiological conditions YB-1-GFP expressing cells behaved like the
parental cells and YB-1-GFP protein properly localized to the #cytoplasmiccompartment.
Abstract
This presentation keys off the biological Principle of #Cleansing-
sterility or purity. As we move through this document together
we’ll return to this fundamental Principle clarifying why biological
systems Cleanse, maintaining correct pure form and function. A key
factor in this discussion is how we as #dentalsurgicalprofessionals
may be aiding the natural process of Cleansing, and thus total
#human health, or obstructing it.
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess whether the
statistical determination of the outcomes of treatment of #abdominalinflammation
is possible.
Materials and Methods: The sample size in this study consisted
of 49 patients who underwent surgery due to abdominal inflammatory
states. Data for six biochemical and two #clinicalparameters were
collected for the purpose of constructing a #prognostic scale designed by
the
authors.
Abstract
#Plasticity refers to the capacity of cells to acquire an alternate
fate in response to diverse influences. Wound healing is a dynamic and
overlapped process including three phases - inflammation, proliferation,
and tissue remodeling, involving #solublemediators, blood cells,
#extracellularmatrix, and parenchymal cells. After injury, mature
differentiated cells hold within potential to adopt a progenitor-like
phenotype
(Dedifferentiation) or convert into distinct lineages
(Transdifferentiation). Besides, some stem/progenitor cell populations
are able to
switch into another type, mobilized to repair a wound
(#Transdetermination). This mini review aims to briefly discuss the
phenomenon and
mechanisms of the cellular plasticity in cutaneous wound healing for
boosting regenerative medicine
Abstract
The growth of #gram-negativeanaerobes requires the complete absence
of oxygen (0.001%), and is usually treated in an anaerobic
chamber.However, this traditional method is costly and time consuming.In
this study, we describe a new, rapid method for the culture of
#anaerobicbacteria, such as #P. gingivalis, and #P. endodontalis, in a rotary shaker under anaerobic conditions, by sealing the bacteria growth media
from oxygen exposure using a mineral oil overlay. By using these cells, we found P. gingivalis or P. endodontalis mediated different signaling
pathways in RAW264.7 cells.
Available familial, #neurophysiologic and imaging evidence suggests
that primary adult-onset focal #dystonia has a combined genetic and
environmental aetiological basis. We report an Indian family which
presented writer’s cramp in two generations involving three individuals.
No such family from India has yet been reported. Dystonia is a disorder characterized by excessive movements,
including sustained involuntary movements, distorted voluntary
movements, and abnormal postures. Primary adult-onset dystonia,
the most common form of dystonia, has variable clinical expression,
often focal onset (#blepharospasm, #oromandibulardystonia, cervical
dystonia, laryngeal dystonia, or arm #dystonia), and a limited tendency
of spreading to adjacent body regions [1].
Abstract
Preparative and #clinicaltransfusiology and #transfusion, a majestic
part of clinical medicine saved and saves the life of hundred millions.
However, times and pathogens are continously and rather quickly changig,
so during the last decade many not only #egzotic new or newly
recognised pathogens and diseases were showed up, and some of them (e.g.
Zyka virus, Hepatitis E vrus, Ebola, etc.) can also be transmitted
by blood or blood component transfusions, and in some instances they
escape from standard screening and inactivation procedures. Hereby
we try to focus and draw attention to some of these potentially pathogen
new #bloodbornemicrobiological agents, and along with this we try
to emphasize the significance of application of updated next generation
screenig and inactivation procedures. Interestingly a recent British
trial, based on large population data showed some evidence of slight
increase of non #Hodgkinlymphoma incidence in patients with multiple
previous transfusions.
Abstract
Extensive resection of a #giantameloblastomatumor results in a large
defect in both bone and skin tissues that poses a major challenge in
their reconstruction. AnOsteocutaneous fibular free flap may be suitable
for reconstruction of these complex defects. We describe two cases
of reconstruction of complex #maxillofacialosteocutaneous defects using
an #osteocutaneousfibular free flap. Postoperatively, the survived free
flaps showed good aesthetic results. Hence, an osteocutaneous fibular
free flap may be an appropriate choice to reconstruct large and complex
multi-component #maxillofacialdefects.
Abstract
Purpose: Excessive exposure to short-wavelength visible
(“blue”) light may damage retinal cells and lead to #maculardegeneration. This
study is to assess the effects of #macularcarotenoids [L/Zi, lutein,
#zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin] on visual performance, function,
computer
use exposure causing symptoms and sleep quality in healthy subjects.
Methods: We carried out a double-blind, #placebo-controlled randomized (DBPCR) study in 48 healthy young adults (mean age = 21.2
years, males and females, non- smokers, and Body mass index (BMI) <27
kg/m2). Subjects included in the study was based on minimum
at least 4 hours / day (outer side activity & screen time exposure
of electronic devices). Subjects were randomly assigned to ingest daily
either a placebo (PLA, Safflower oil capsule/day, n = 13), or 20 mg L/Zi
(20 mg L/4 mg Zi/day, n = 35).
Abstract
In Nigeria, the level of bio safety awareness has not been
established especially among workers in HealthCareEstablishments
(HCEs),
neither have pathogenic organisms in wastes from HCEs been identified.
Studies were therefore carried out to highlight the level of bio safety
awareness and the biomedical waste disposal practices in selected HCEs
in Abuja and Lagos respectively as well as identify parasites from HCE
wastes from Lagos prior to final disposal. A total of 200 questionnaires
were administered to HCE workers in Abuja and Lagos respectively for
information on their knowledge of bio safety and how their wastes are
disposed of. Also, samples of urine (40) and stools (50) from 90 HCEs
in Lagos were examined for presence of #parasites using standard
#parasitologicalmethods comprising of direct wet mount and formol ether
concentration techniques. Both urine and stool were examined with 5%
lugol iodine and kinyoun carbol fuschin stain. Result shows that HCE
workers had knowledge of the basics of bio safety but those in Lagos
understood more than the ones in Abuja.
Abstract
High adsorption capacity and bio-friendly adsorbents are essential
components to achieve miniaturization and improved portability
while maintaining effective uremic toxin removal. Urea is targeted for
removal mainly because it is the largest uremic toxin constituent. This
paper evaluates the urea adsorption capacity of nanoporous materials
#activatedcarbon, activated carbon fiber and surface functionalized#mesoporoussilica. Results indicate that amine functionalized silica
yielded the highest urea adsorption capacity through chemisorption
interaction, despite possessing lower surface area. #Sulfuricacid treated activated carbon fiber produced urea adsorption capacity close
to that
of amine #functionalizedmesoporous silica due to the high surface area
generally through #physisorptionmechanism.
Abstract
A 53-year-old man, with past medical history of hypertension,
alcoholism, lung #adenocarcinoma submitted to right upper lobectomy
and peripheral artery disease with previous aortobifemoral bypass
was admitted in the emergency department for acute massive#hematemesis. At observation, he was #hypotensive and #tachycardic.At observation, he was hypotensive and tachycardic.
A nasogastric tube was placed, with drainage of large amounts of
red blood. There were no other relevant findings on physical examination.
Laboratory tests revealed normocytic #normochromicanemia (hemoglobin 8.8g/dL) and mild #hyperlactacidemia.
