Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Cholesterol and Lipids in Cancer Patients

Fifty biopsy proven cancer cases were studied after excluding liver and kidney disorders for changes in lipids metabolism with special reference to fasting serum Triglycerides (TG). Total Lipids, cholesterol, High dentsity Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (HDLc) and Low Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (LDLc). Significant changes were observed. Comparing different groups of cancer patients Vs controls, TG level was 157 + 19.03 and 204.86 + 23.41 mg/dl (P< 0.05), cholesterol was 172.92 + 6.54 and 213.86 + 9.87mg/dl (P<0.01) HDLc was 32.17 + 1.41 and 38.2 +1.65, LDLc was 113.6 + 55.62 and 134.7 + 7.85 mg/dl (p<0.05), respectively. TG and Cholesterol levels were below the normal control levels in 78% and 54% of the cases respectively. In 56% of cases total lipid level waws within the normal control level while in 28% of the cases it was below the noraml range. HDLc and LDLc levels were below the normal control level in 62% and 70% of the cases respectively. low level of cholesterol and TG were estimated in patients with maligncies of different organs. However cause and effect relationship could not be established.
Effect of aclidinium bromide on static lung function and hyperinflation in patients with moderate to severe COPD

INTRODUCTION: Improvements in static lung mechanics and hyperinflation are important therapeutic goals in COPD. AIMS: To investigate the effects of aclidinium on static lung function and hyperinflation in patients with COPD. METHODS: This double-blind, randomized, crossover study compared aclidinium bromide 400 µg BID (metered dose; equivalent to aclidinium 322 µg BID delivered dose) with placebo, each for 3 weeks, in 112 patients with moderate to severe COPD (FEV 1 1.50 L, 56.7% pred). Efficacy variables included: change from baseline in trough inspiratory capacity (IC), FEV 1 and IC/total lung capacity (TLC); trough and 2-hour post-dose functional residual capacity (FRC), residual volume (RV), and specific airway conductance (sGaw); and 2-hour post-dose TLC. RESULTS: see table. CONCLUSIONS: Aclidinium significantly improved static lung hyperinflation in COPD patients.
Consumer attitudes to injurious pecking in free range egg production

Free range egg producers face continuing problems from injurious pecking (IP) which has financial consequences for farmers and poor welfare implications for birds. Beak trimming has been practised for many years to limit the damage caused by IP, but with the UK Government giving notification that they intend to ban beak trimming in 2016, considerable efforts have been made to devise feasible housing, range and management strategies to reduce IP. A recent research project investigated the efficacy of a range of IP reducing management strategies, the mean costs of which came to around 5 pence per bird. Here, the results of the above project’s consumer survey are presented: consumers’ attitudes to free range egg production are detailed showing that, whilst consumers had a very positive attitude towards free range eggs, they were especially uninformed about some aspects of free range egg production. The contingent valuation technique was used to estimate the price premium consumers would be prepared to pay to ensure that hens do not suffer from IP: this was calculated as just over 3% on top of the prevailing retail price of free range eggs. These findings reinforce other studies that have found that whilst consumers are not generally well-informed about certain specific welfare problems faced by animals under free range conditions, they are prepared to pay to improve animal welfare. Indeed, the study findings suggest that producers could obtain an additional price premium if they demonstrate the welfare provenance of their eggs, perhaps through marketing the eggs as coming from birds with intact beaks. This welfare provenance issue could usefully be assured to consumers by the introduction of a mandatory, single, accredited EU-wide welfare-standards labelling scheme.
Colonoscopy Outcomes by Duration of NPO Status Prior to Colonoscopy with Moderate or Deep Sedation

s of citations identified from the literature search were assessed for relevance by an investigator. Full text reports of studies identified as potentially eligible (or indeterminate, eg, title only) were obtained for further review by 2 independent investigators. We included studies of any design that reported outcomes following bowel preparation if at least one preparation was completed within 8 hours of the colonoscopy procedure. Only studies of adults, undergoing colonoscopy with moderate or deep sedation, and reporting outcome during colonoscopy or recovery from colonoscopy were included. We also included population-based studies of adverse events during colonoscopy. Data Abstraction and Risk of Bias Assessment From studies of different preparation-to-procedure or NPO intervals, study characteristics (inclusion/exclusion criteria and details about the preparation interventions or NPO status), patient characteristics, and outcomes data were abstracted onto tables by one investigator and verified by a second. Risk of bias (low, moderate, or high) was determined for each included study. Data Synthesis and Analysis We described and qualitatively compared the patient characteristics, study characteristics, intervention timing, and findings of included studies. Due to variation in the preparation-toprocedure interval and/or NPO status across studies and different systems used to report outcomes, we summarized most outcomes narratively. Strength of evidence was assessed for primary and secondary outcomes.
Tuberculous empyema thoracis surgical perspective. A tertiary care center experience

Background: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis but other species of Mycobacteria are also present which may produce similar change. A granulomatous response associated with intense tissue inflammation and damage, and is a leading pulmonary disease whereas pleural tuberculosis is the most common form of extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis. 90% originates from primary infection, while 10% due to reactivation of cavitated or fibrocaseous lesion. Patients and methods: Between June 2008 to June 2009, 85 patients of 20-50 years of age underwent Thoracotomy and decortication for Tuberculous Empyema Thoracis were included in this study. Age less than 20yrs and above 50yrs, poor functional and nutritionally status, underlying parenchymal disease, A.T. T. Defaulters and MDR T.B were excluded. Results: There was no mortality, mean day of discharge was 6 post-operative date 5/85 had wound complications, 3 patients required upto 10 day of hospitalization due to air leaks and wound complications 1 patient required revision of procedure and ended with pleurocutaneous window. Operating patients early with T.B Empyema Thoracis carries equally good results if compared to those operated at a later stage. Conclusion: Operating patients early with T.B Empyema Thoracis carries similar results if compared to those operated at a later stage.Patient selection are an important factor. Key to success is: Patients taking adequate dose of A.T. T. Observed Treatment with regular followup. Surgery remains the standard Treatment.
Comparison of Irregularity Indices of Several Dendrimers Structures

Irregularity indices are usually used for quantitative characterization of the topological structures of non-regular graphs. In numerous problems and applications, especially in the fields of chemistry and material engineering, it is useful to be aware of the irregularity of a molecular structure. Furthermore, the evaluation of the irregularity of graphs is valuable not only for quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) and quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) studies but also for various physical and chemical properties, including entropy, enthalpy of vaporization, melting and boiling points, resistance, and toxicity. In this paper, we will restrict our attention to the computation and comparison of the irregularity measures of different classes of dendrimers. The four irregularity indices which we are going to investigate are σ irregularity index, the irregularity index by Albertson, the variance of vertex degrees, and the total irregularity index.
Epidemiology of Suicide and Attempted Suicide in the Larestan and Gerash During 2008 to 2012

نﺎﺠﻨﺴﻓر ﯽﮑﺷﺰﭘ مﻮﻠﻋ هﺎﮕﺸﻧاد ﻪﻠﺠﻣ Background and Objective: Suicide is an important public health problem so that it is the third cause of death in 15-34-year-old individuals. The aim of this study was to survey epidemiology of suicide and attempted suicide in Larestan and Gerash. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on suicides and attempted suicides in Larestan and Gerash during 2008 to 2012. Data were collected using monthly report checklist of suicide prevention program. Data were analyzed using descriptive methods and using chi -square or Fisher's exact tests. Results: The average rate of suicide was 2.35 per 100,000 populations in Larestan and Gerash. Most of the cases 14 (51.9%) were married. The most common method to commit suicide in women and men were drug abuse (42.9%) and hanging (75%),respectively. In contrast, the average rate of attempted suicide was 59.93 per 100,000 populations. Most of the cases were singles with a frequency of 350 (50.8%) and in age groups of 20-29 years with a frequency of 349 (47%). Drug abuse was the most common method of attempted suicide in women (93.4%) and men (86.8%). Conclusion: Although the results showed a low incidence of suicide in Larestan and Gerash, the most common motivation for suicide was either physical or mental illness. Therefore, it is essential to do protective measures to reduce this occurrence.
Practical Cardiovascular Pathology

Basic anatomy of the heart how to dissect the heart special techniques for demonstrating coronary disease, valve disease and acute infarction assessment of hypertrophy coronary artery disease myocardial ischaemic damage non-atherosclerotic coronary disease cardiac valves cardiomyopathy myocarditis acute myocarditis cardiomyopathy classification and pathology interpretation of cardia biopsies in cardiomyopathy systemic diseases involving the heart cardiac tumours pathology of transplantation diseases of the aorta pathology of cardiac surgical interventions investigation of sudden unexpected death.
Psychometrics of the "Family-Centred Care Survey – Adult Scale"

Background: Family-Centred-Care (FCC) is a model of care used in paediatric and, recently, in adult settings. In order to generate evidence on the effect of interventions to improve family centredness a valid and reliable means of measuring FCC is required. Aim: The aim was to test the psychometric properties of an instrument – the "FCC Survey – Adult Scale", designed to measure family members’ perception of FCC in an adult acute care setting. Methods: The survey was administered to family members of intensive care patients during their hospital visit. The survey had 20 items divided into 3 sections: Collaboration (9 items); Respect (6 items) and Support (5 items). Exploratory factor analysis was performed using orthogonal rotation. Results: Responses from 160 participants were analysed. The exploratory factor analysis with 3 factors had a total variance of 46.6%. Factor loadings varied from 0.37 to 0.7. The survey’s total Cronbach’s alpha was 0.81 with Factor 1 at 0.68; Factor 2 and 3 were 0.76 and 0.35 respectively. Discussion: The overall tool showed internal consistency. Analysis revealed a variance of less than 50% and a number of loadings were low. Factor 1 and 3 were problematic with low variance, loadings and Cronbach’s. Conclusion: Preliminary psychometric analyses of the data set indicate that the factor analysis does not support the score interpretation of the "FCC Survey - Adult Scale". The "FCC Survey - Adult Scale" cannot be recommended as a tool to measure the perceptions of FCC in its current form. Further work is required.
A Comparison of the Parent-Child Interactions Between Russian Immigrant and Non-immigrant Families in a Rural Setting in Missouri

The purpose of this study was to compare the parent/child interactions between Russian immigrant and non-immigrant families in a rural Missouri school setting. A questionnaire was administered to 30 American families and 30 Russian immigrant families. Data concerning developmental level upon kindergarten entry were gathered from kindergarten screening protocols. Findings revealed that there were significance differences between the two sets of parents for the twelve literacy activities. Also significant differences were found regarding developmental levels between children who received Head Start as compared to those who attended preschool. Implications for early childhood literacy programs and the development of preschool language immersion programs within rural settings are significant. Also implications regarding understanding other ethnicities and cultures by rural educators are important.
Dental Caries Status in Different Nutritional Status of the Prathom 6 Primary School of Bangkok Metropotitan Administration, Donmueng District

Dental Caries Status in Different Nutritional Status of the Prathom 6 Primary School of Bangkok Metropotitan Administration, Donmueng District Sunate Jintarith DDS, MPH* *Dental Clinic of Public Health Center 60, Health Department, B.M.A. Objective: To study the relationship between nutritional states and mean decayed missing and filled permanent tooth (mean DMFT) of permanent first molars. Study design: Descriptive study . Subjects: A total of 1,085 Prathom 6 primary school children of B.M.A. in Donmueng District from May 2004 to January 2005. Methods: By selection of all Prathom 6 primary school children of B.M.A. in Donmueng District. The data of nutritional status reports individually by weight criteria of height and DMFT of permanent first molars was collected and compaired by Pearson's correlation. Main outcome measures: Nutritional states reported by measuring weight in criteria of height in 2-18 years old students classified into 6 levels consisted of thin (+2 S.D. to +3 S.D.), obesity (>+3 S.D.) and dental health status reports by measuring mean DMFT of permanent first molars. Results: It was found that the prevalence rate of dental caries and mean DMFT in thin group was 69.70% and 1.66, 69.23% and 1.77 in rather thin group, 61.52 and 1.49 in balanced group, 59.15% and 1.39 in chubby group, 41.89% and 1.02 in over weight group, 27.14% and 0.65 in obesity group, respectively. This study showed that mean weight in criteria lf height was statistically significant correlated with dental health status (mean DMFT) at r = - 0.92. In addition, it was found that mean weight in criteria of height increased when mean DMFT decreased (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The correlation between nutritional status and dental health status showed the negative relation which means that undernutritional group had tooth decay more than normal nutritional status group. In addition, the over weight and obesity groups had the least prevalence of tooth decay. So dental problems was interesting and should corrected in the group of undernutritional students by surveillance planning projects with school nurses. Key words: Nutritional status, dental caries Vajira Med J 2005 ; 49 : 11 - 18
Desempenho e Tráfego sob o Efeito da Codificação de Bloco nas Fusões de Decisões e de Autovalores para Sensoriamento Espectral de Sinais OFDMA

In the context of cognitive radio systems, in this paper it is carried out a comparison between performance and data traffic in the control channel of a cooperative centralized spectrum sensing scheme designed to detect idle OFDMA subchannels. The eigenvalue and the decision fusion strategies are compared when repetition and BCH block codes are used to protect the data. It is unveiled that the potential larger sensitivity to channel errors of the decision fusion can be supplanted when block codes are used, in some cases leading to an overall smaller amount of traffic when compared with the eigenvalue fusion. Keywords— Cognitive radio, eigenvalue fusion, spectrum sensing, 5G, GLRT, MMED, MED, ED, OFDMA.
Educação Estatística e a Base Nacional Comum Curricular: o incentivo aos projetos

Este artigo discute as novas perspectivas para a Educação Estatística no Brasil a partir da publicação da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC). A abordagem metodológica é o estudo bibliográfico documental e o quadro teórico é a Análise Exploratória de Dados (AED), articulada com um modelo de abordagem por meio de projetos, norteando a análise sobre as dimensões cultural, social, educativa e política que permeiam as discussões sobre o ensino e a aprendizagem de Estatística na Educação Básica. Os resultados que emergem do estudo, guiado pela questão: Em relação aos Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais – PCN, quais os possíveis avanços que a Base Nacional Comum Curricular oferece para o desenvolvimento da Educação Estatística brasileira? Esse artigo aponta possíveis avanços na BNCC, na medida em que amplia seu programa, dedicando à Probabilidade e Estatística e traz um detalhamento sobre as etapas do processo de produção científica, que visam atender as competências e habilidades a serem desenvolvidas pelos alunos. Identificamos que as orientações para articulação da Estatística e da Probabilidade com outras disciplinas direcionam para uma abordagem transdisciplinar, que conjecturamos ser uma possibilidade de uma abordagem por meio de projetos que pode favorecer a Educação Estatística. Embora tenhamos identificado, também, a superficialidade do documento acerca de alguns temas como a Probabilidade, o estímulo à produção de conhecimento por meio da pesquisa na abordagem por meio de projetos, desde as séries iniciais evidente no documento pode favorecer a discussão de temas menos evidentes em sua estrutura.
The need for relapse prevention strategies in Top End remote indigenous mental health

Abstract The Australian Integrated Mental Health Initiative in the Northern Territory (AIMHI NT) is one site of a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Strategic Partnership initiative seeking to improve remote indigenous mental health outcomes – in a context of increasing hospital admissions and high readmission rates. Remote indigenous mental health service delivery faces challenges of isolation, staff recruitment and retention, and cultural, language and literacy issues. AIMHI NT explored the challenges of mental health service delivery and relapse prevention in Top End remote Aboriginal communities through semistructured interviews with General Practitioners, nurses, and Aboriginal Mental Health Workers. AIMHI NT sought views from a range of different practitioners and health centres, representing each of the three Top End regions - Katherine, East Arnhem and Darwin Rural. Remote service providers reported low levels of confidence in indigenous mental health assessment, and little formal training in mental health. They reported high rates of relapse of mental illness and high rates of comorbidity, but few relapse prevention activities and relapse prevention tools. The development of relapse prevention activities in primary care requires support and change at all levels – community, consumers and carers, service providers, health system, and health policy. AIMHI NT is engaged in a range of activities promoting relapse prevention in remote NT health centres, and has developed a care plan and care plan training package for remote service providers.
In Vitro Impact of Treatment With Aqueous Extract of Cassia Fistula on Red Blood Cell Sickling in Individuals With Sickle Cell Trait

Background: Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive genetic blood disorder caused by a replacement of an amino acid in the hemoglobin structure, followed by disturbance in its electrical charge. In this disorder, the solubility of hemoglobin is reduced, in hypoxic condition, and formation of crystals occurs, leading to sickling the shape of red blood cells (RBC). The Cassia Fistula (C. fistula) (Flous Plant), as a flowering plant in the fabaceae family, is used as a traditional medicine in the treatment of sickle cell anemia. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of aqueous extract of C. fistula (the ripped fruit) on red cells in sickle cell anemia. Materials and Methods: The aqueous extract of C. fistula fruit was obtained by vacuum distillation method, using different dilutions of 1:2, 1:4, 1:8, 1:16, 1:50, 1:100, 1:200. The RBC from individuals presenting the hemoglobin S (HbS) trait were washed and treated with different dilutions. After 24 hours incubation, they were evaluated by sickling test (sodium metabisulfite test). The Wilcoxon signed ranks test was used for data analysis. Results: Sickle cells were observed among 20% of subjects with the dilution of 1:50 and 70% of subjects with the dilution of 1:100. Mean percentage of sickle red cells with dilutions of 1:50, 1:100 and 1:200 were 3.75%, 25.75% and 43.0%, respectively. Conclusions: It is suggested that C. fistula may protect RBC against sickling, in hypoxic conditions, in individuals with HbS gene defect.
Determinan Cakupan Imunisasi Dasar Lengkap pada Penerima Program Keluarga Harapan

Abstrak Kemiskinan merupakan permasalahan sosial bersifat multidimensi dan berhubungan dengan permasalahan kesehatan, pendidikan dan kesejahteraan sosial lainnya. Cakupan Imunisasi Dasar Lengkap (IDL) secara nasional mencapai 57,9%, 32,9% tidak lengkap dan sebanyak 9,2% tidak diimunisasi, sementara indikator cakupan secara nasional minimal 90% Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui determinan apakah yang mempengaruhi cakupan imunisasi dasar lengkap pada bayi penerima Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH). Desain studi yang digunakan adalah cross sectional. Lokasi penelitian berada di 34 provinsi. Jumlah populasi sebanyak 9.205 responden dengan menggunakan data sekunder Survei Sosial Ekonomi Nasional (Susenas) tahun 2017. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan capaian imunisasi dasar lengkap sebesar 97,34% dan 2,66% tidak lengkap. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan variebel umur dan status perkawinan berhubungan positif serta berpengaruh secara signifikan, Variabel pendidikan dan pekerjaan berhubungan secara signifikan namun berhubungan negatif dalam cakupan imunisasi dasar. PKH telah memberikan kesempatan dan akses kepada rumah tangga miskin untuk melaksanakan program imunisasi dasar lengkap. Oleh karena itu diperlukannya penguatan supervisi terhadap ibu muda, ibu dengan status cerai, serta ibu yang bekerja guna meningkatkan pengetahuan, membangun kesadaran, menjaga serta memperkuat perubahan perilaku terkait, pengasuhan dan kesehatan untuk meningkatkan cakupan imunisasi dasar pada bayi. Abstract Poverty is a multidimensional social problem and related to the problems of health, education and other social welfare. National Basic Immunization Coverage (IDL) reached 57.9%, with 32.9% was incomplete and 9.2% were not immunized, while national coverage indicators were at least 90%. This study aims to determine the determinants that affects basic complete immunization coverage for babies receiving the Family Hope Program (PKH). The study design used was cross sectional. The research was located in 34 provinces. The total population is 9,205 respondents using secondary data from the National Socio-Economic Survey (Susenas) in 2017. The research shows that the achievement of complete basic immunization is 97.34% and 2.66% is incomplete. The results shows that age and marital status are positively related and significantly influence the basic immunization coverage, while education and employment variables are significantly associated but negatively related to basic immunization coverage. PKH has provided opportunities and access to poor households in implementing a complete basic immunization program. So it is necessary to intensify the supervision of young mothers, divorced mothers and working mothers to boost knowledge, build awareness, maintain and strengthen related behav­ioral changes, health and care to increase the coverage of basic immunization in infants.