Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Bovine Schistosomiasis in Northwestern Ethiopia. World Vet. J. 7(1): 01-04.;

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by microorganisms from the genus Schistosoma. It has a huge negative impact on both economy and health worldwide. In this paper a cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence and associated risk factors of bovine schistosomiasis in north western Ethiopia with the objective of providing detailed information on bovine schistosomiasis prevalence in relation to animal and ecological related risk factors. The sampled animals were categorized under four associated risk factors which include: origin, sex, body condition score and age. Fecal samples were randomly collected from a total of 289 animals and Schistosoma’s eggs were identified by sedimentation technique. 69 (23.9%) fecal samples were revealed positive for Schistosoma. The highest (29.8%) prevalence rate was recorded at Keltafa district followed by Lalibella (25.9 %), Korench (19.1%) and kurbiha (14.0%). Animals categorized under medium body condition score has a relative high prevalence (25.7%) followed by poor (24.3%) and good body condition (21.7%) animals. In conclusion, the prevalence recorded among different selected study districts, sex, body condition score and age groups shows some degree of variability and insignificant (p>0.05), which resulted from the difference in abundancy of marshy areas and rivers, animal’s immunity and types of management system. Despite these variability factors, the disease has a great socioeconomic impact that needs intervention.
Comparative Cytogenetic Study of Exfoliative Oral Mucosal cells in Tobacco related Potentially Malignant Disorders in a South

Accumulation of genetic alterations induced by the genotoxins by present in betel quid and tobacco leads to oral potentially malignant disorders (PMDs). High levels of malignant transformation of PMDs have been well documented. Micronucleus (MN) assay in exfoliated buccal cells of tobacco related oral PMDs appears to be one of the most suitable tests to assess the toxic effects of various carcinogens in humans. Thus the study was undertaken to observe the cytogenetic damage in the exfoliate buccal cells of tobacco related PMDs and control subjects by MN count. The MN count was analyzed in the exfoliate buccal cells of 15 PMDs patients, of which 8 belonged to leukoplakia (LPK) and 7 to Sub Mucosal Fibrosis (SMF) and compared with the 15 healthy controls. The Mean MN count was scored to estimate the genotoxic damage. The mean and SD values of the MN count of the PMDs were 113.06 ± 17.44 (3.76% ± 0.58% and in controls it was 13.08 ± 5.27 (0.44% ± 0.17%). The students‘t’ test for the MN count between the cases and the controls showed a significant P value (< 0.001). The elevated MN count indicates thatthe study group belongs to a high risk population for oral cancer. This scientific evidence can be used in support of national campaigns to prevent PMDs from progressing to malignant cancer, by devising intervention strategies and subsequent disease managements to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with tobacco related oral PMDs.
Parental divorce and parental death An integrative systematic review on children's double bereavement

The aim of this review was to identify research on children and adolescents who experience double bereavement, i.e. the experience of loss through parental divorce followed by either parental death or critical illness with imminent death. This knowledge may identify evidence to underpin knowledge and practice for nurses and other health professionals, so they can intervene with these children and adolescents more efﬁcaciously. An integrative systematic review was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL and PsycINFO. The results show four major themes: Complexity in their experiences of double bereavement; challenges in both custodial and non-custodial parental death; risk of mental health problems, and the need of support and interventions.
Chemical Composition, Essential Oil Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Carum copticum

Medicinal plants are an important source of bioactive compounds which can be used for the treatment of various diseases. The aim of the present study was to explore the phytochemical content and biological evaluation of Carum copticum essential oil and crude extracts. Antimicrobial activity of Carum copticum against six gram negative bacteria, three gram positive bacteria and one fungal strain were estimated. Furthermore, metallic content (Cr, Fe, Mn, Ni, Mg Zn, Cu and Ca), nutrient content and identification of the biologically active constituents were also evaluated. GC-MS characterization showed that p-cyme-3-ol (38.00%), o-cymene (37.44%), gamma-terpines (21.07%) and beta-pinene (1.42%) were present as major constituents. Antimicrobial activity of essentials oil was significant as compared with crude extract and exhibited maximum activity against B. atrophaeus (43 mm). The phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of terpenoids, steroids, flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides and reducing sugar. Metallic screening displayed the highest Ca (191.67 mg/l) concentration followed by Mg (52.275 mg/l), Fe (1.610 mg/l) and Mn (0.941 mg/l). The results obtained exposed that Carum copticum may be a significant source with interesting antimicrobial action and health protective potential.
―Gadagi Magani‖ Tea Is Detrimental: Affects Biochemical Parameters

―Gadagi Magani‖ tae is a herbal tea composed of many different herbs, roots, extracts, shrubs and leaves prepared locally in form of tea consumed by many labourers, youths, tailors, tricyclists and high way drivers in order to get extraordinary strength to endure hardship and overcome heavy duty within short period of time. The following biochemical parameters were routinely determined among consumers: serum level of Aspartate aminotransaminases (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activities were pragmatically higher than that of control, increase in serum creatinine level, lower sera urea and glucose levels and the sera levels of lipoproteins were also lower compared to controls. Hence, ―Gadagi‖ affects negatively the liver enzymes, blood sugar level, serum urea, creatinine and carbonate, positively as it lowers lipid profile. Key words; ―Gadagi Magani‖ Tea, Liver Enzymes, Bilirubin, Sugar, Urea, Creatinine and lipid profile. ————————————————————
Islets of hypoglycaemia: a rare case of adult onset nesidioblastosis

A case of diffuse nesidioblastosis in an adult patient is reported in this study. A 24-year-old female with no known comorbidities presented with multiple episodes of documented recurrent hypoglycaemia and Hypoglycaemia induced seizures both in fasting and postprandial state. Her blood investigations revealed low plasma glucose levels, high insulin and C-peptide levels with positive 72-hour fast test. Her transabdominal USG and CECT abdomen did not reveal any abnormality, 68Ga DOTANOC PET CT done showed ill-defined diffuse somatostatin receptor expression in the pancreatic head and tail suggestive of nesidioblastosis. As patient was not willing for surgical treatment, hence started on medical treatment with oral nifedipine. Nesidioblastosis is very rare in adults. It is an important differential diagnosis in adults with hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia although the incidence is very rare in adults. PET SCAN was used to non-invasively diagnose nesidioblastosis in this case. Surgery being the preferred choice of treatment in nesidioblastosis, there is limited data on medical line of management in nesidioblastosis.
QUALITY CHANGES DURING FROZEN STORAGE AND COOKING OF MILK SHARK (SCOLIODON SORRAKAWAH) MUSCLE TISSUE: EFFECT ON STRUCTURAL PROTEINS AND TEXTURAL CHARACTERISTICS

Structural protein characteristics and textural quality of shark muscle tissue during frozen storage and subsequent cooking were evaluated. Myofibrillar protein (45.62 %) and pepsin soluble collagen (13.69 %) contributed to major proportion of total protein (22.01 %) and significantly affect textural characteristics. Urea, contribute to the off-odour in fresh shark muscle and add to the non-protein nitrogen (NPN) fraction that are hydrolyzed during processing conditions. Freezing and frozen storage effect protein extractability through protein aggregation and cooking caused gelatinization of protein molecules. Conformational changes in protein molecules were reflected in SDS-PAGE, TPA and histochemical analysis. Fresh samples showed optimum texture at 70 °C (H1-1.93 kgf) that modified to 80 °C (H1-2 kgf) with frozen storage. Histochemical studies of fresh tissue indicated parallel myotome bundles enveloped by collagenous sheath that undergo gelatinization during cooking. Quantity and distribution of structural proteins contribute considerably to the muscle texture. Myofibrillar protein and collagen significantly affect the textural properties during frozen storage and cooking. Collagenous sheath that envelops the myotomes (myofibrillar protein) lose its integrity during frozen storage and consequent cooking, thereby, allowing muscle bundles to slide over at high cooking temperatures. Due to denaturation, water holding capacity of protein is reduced during frozen storage and cooking.
EVALUATION OF TOTAL PROTEIN, ALBUMIN AND GLOBULIN CONCENTRATIONS IN FUEL PUMP ATTENDANTS IN PORT HARCOURT METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

This study was carried out to determine Total protein, Albumin and Globulin concentrations in fuel pump attendants exposed to petroleum pollutant in Port Harcourt metropolis Rivers State, Nigeria. A total of 44 subjects consisting of 22 fuel pump attendants and 22 control subjects were recruited. 5mL of blood was collected from ante cubita vein of subjects for analysis. Bromocresol Green method was used to determine albumin concentration while biuret method was used to determine total protein concentrations. The result showed that mean+ standard deviation for Total protein was 60.19 + 8.16g/l, Albumin 35.30+ 3.30g/l and Globulin was 24.89 + 4.86g/l in fuel pump attendants exposed to petroleum pollutant while in the control, the values are Total protein 73.32 + 1.41g/l, Albumin 44.17 + 0.23g/l and Globulin 29.15 + 1.18g/l respectively. All parameters were significantly lower in fuel pump attendants than in control. Thus, revealed that exposure to petroleum pollutant is associated with decreased Total protein, Albumin and Globulin. Statistical analysis also confirmed this significance decrease of Total protein (P<0.05) and Globulin (p<0.05) in pump attendants than in control. This implies that exposure to petroleum pollutants have adverse effect on Total protein of those who work in petroleum stations. Hence, raising the need for public awareness about the health hazard, in order to enable petroleum attendants to take necessary precautionary measures. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research SJIF Impact Factor 5.990 Volume 4, Issue 9, 169-176. Research Article ISSN 2277– 7105 Article Received on 28 June 2015, Revised on 18 July 2015, Accepted on 12 Aug 2015
Population Dynamics of Sucking Pests of Bt Cotton and Their Correlation with Abiotic Factors

The population dynamics of major sucking pests of Bt cotton along with their correlation with weather parameters were studied during kharif 2013, at the Experimental Farm, Department of Agricultural Entomology, VNMKV, Parbhani. Five sucking insect pests were recorded viz, aphids (Aphis gossypii Glover), jassids (Amrasca biguttula biguttula Ishida), whitefly (Bemisia tabaci Gennadius), thrips (Scirtothrips dorsolis Hood) and mealy bug (Phenococcus solenopsis Tinsky) Linnman), under unprotected condition. Aphid infestation was recorded for the first time during third week of observation (30th MW) and maximum infestation was recorded (73.40 aphids/3 leaves) in 40th standard week of crop. Jassid infestation was started from 28th standard week of crop and acquired its peak in 45th standard week of crop and maximum percentage of infestation was recorded (42.60 jassids/3 leaves). The incidence of thrips started from 30th MW and Maximum population of thrips observed in 41st MW (44.33 thrips/3 leaves). Whitefly infestation was recorded in 30th MW of crop and continued it up to 44th MW of crop high percentage of infestation was recorded (22.60 whiteflies/3 leaves). In case of mealy bug infestation was recorded 33rd MW of crop and with peak (12.40 mealy bugs /3 shoots) continues infestation up to 50th MW. Simple correlation analysis revealed that maximum temperature showed significant positive effect on all the sucking pests. The minimum temperature showed negative effect on mealy bug population and non significant effect on jassids, whitefly and thrips population. Precipitation was negative effect, whereas relative humidity was non significant effect on all the sucking pests.
Contribution of Non-Timber Forest Products in Rural Communities’ Livelihoods around Chilimo Forest, West Shewa, Ethiopia

In recent decades there has been growing interest in the contribution of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) for rural people livelihood improvement and poverty alleviation. However, as to the knowledge of the present researcher, limited studies have been done to analyze the role of non-timber forest products for rural livelihood diversification. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify main NTFPs used by local communities around Chilimo Forest. Furthermore, the study aimed to determine socioeconomic factors influencing collection of NTFPs in the study area. Multistage sampling techniques were used for the study. Data for the study was generated through household survey comprising of 313 respondents selected through simple random technique and substantiated by in-depth interviews of key informants, focus group discussion and field observation. Descriptive statistics and linear regression analysis were used to analyze and summarize data. The results revealed that, crop production, animal husbandry, non timber forest product and non-farm activities were the major livelihood strategies in the study area. On average, income from NTFPs accounted for 29.34% of total household income. The commonly collected NTFPs were firewood, charcoal, grasses, herbal medicine and honey. The study found that, households derived a significant portion of their income from the collection of NTFPs; however income derived from the collection of NTFPs significantly influenced with gender, family size and wealth status while age, education, marital status and distance from forest were found to have no significance association with income sourced from NTFPs. This study also revealed that, enrichment planting of the most utilized tree species, participatory forest management and setting of harvesting levels and cycles in Chilimo forest reduce impacts on plant species that are in high demand by local communities. The findings suggest that NTFPs play an important role in supporting livelihoods, and therefore provide an important safety net for households throughout the year particularly during periods of hardship. Therefore the current research would be useful in preparing an ecologically viable policy for the subsistence of forest dwellers and better management of the forest resources in Chilimo forest. Keywords: Chilimo forest, non timber forest product, rural community socio-economic factors DOI : 10.7176/JNSR/9-22-04 Publication date: November 30 th 2019
Complex Cases in Peripheral Vascular Interventions

This new title provides a systematic review of complex cases in peripheral vascular interventions (PVI), a minimal invasive endovascular approach to treating peripheral arteries. This increasingly evolving area in interventional therapies offers reduced risk for complications compared to conventional surgery and takes advantage of advanced techniques to treat more complex lesions in severely diseased patients.
Medical and Complementary Therapy in Women with Cervical Cancer

Objective: To know the complementary therapy in patients with cervical cancer and to evaluate the reported effects according to scientific evidence. Methods: Systematic review of the literature in scientific journals with the level of evidence II-IV in the PubMed portal, about the use of complementary therapy in cancer patients. Duplicates were excluded, if they included full-text articles, made in humans, with less than five years old related to cervical cancer and alternative therapy. Result: The use of complementary therapy in cancer patients was found in 10 articles with a frequency of use of 16.4% to 87%, the most used was biological therapy, followed by body practices. It was better reported in 78% and decreased the effects of the use of conventional therapy for 75% of people. Conclusion: Complementary therapy is used to improve the quality of life of patients with cervical cancer. Complementary therapy of biological type is the most used. The use of this treatment is related to the idea of having an improvement in personal well-being. More studies are needed to complement the benefit of the use of this therapy on cancer.
Assessment of Salicylic Acid and Trehalose Impact on Root Growth and Water Relations in Relation to Grain Yield of Droughted Wheat Cultivars

Drought stress is a major constraint for crop production in arid and semiarid regions. In this study, plant water status could be considered as one of the most critical criteria not only determining but also controlling the overall plant performance. Water stress greatly decreased root biomass, root density and distribution. On the contrary, root length, number of adventitious roots as well as root/shoot ratio was found to increase as a result of drought stress. The inhibition of plant growth under water stress conditions was intensively proved to be associated with altered plant-water relations. Based on our results, we conclude that the drought exposure imposed evident on root growth as well as plant water-relations. On the other hand, the exogenous application of salicylic acid (SA), trehalose (Tre) or their interaction appeared to mitigate this damage effect of drought with different magnitude throughout counteracting the negative effects of water stress on all growth criteria of root and improving leaf turgidity by decreasing the rate of transpiration, increasing relative water content and decreasing saturation water deficit as well as increasing water use efficiency for economic yield. Grain yield was positively correlated with root fresh mass, root dry mass, root density and root distribution. On the other hand, the grain yield was negatively correlated with root length, root/shoot ratio and the number of adventitious roots of both droughted wheat cultivars. Furthermore, Grain yield positively correlated with transpiration rate, RWC, WUEG, WUEB, osmotic pressure, total soluble sugars, proline, keto acids, citric acid and negatively correlated with SWD, total soluble nitrogen as well as Na+ and Cl-.
Significance and Management of Chickpea Wilt/root rot and Future Prospects in Ethiopia. A Review

Copyright: © 2016 | Author(s), This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial No Derivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made. Chickpea production and productivity in Ethiopia has recently declined and high potential yield gaps because of several abiotic and biotic factors. The average chickpea yield in Ethiopia is usually below 2 t/ha although its potential yield is more than 5 t/ha. It is resulted from susceptibility of chickpea landraces to heat stress, terminal drought, water-logging and poor cultural practices. One of the greatest biotic stress reducing potential yields in chickpea is chickpea wilt/root rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceris which is serious problem especially in the rain fed area. The diseases were more prevalent in most of North western and Central Ethiopia and high disease incidence was found on local than improved variety. Fusarium wilt is both seed and soil borne disease. In Ethiopia, about 30% yield loss of chickpea due to chickpea wilt has been reported. The wilt root rot caused yield loss of 50–80% in some farmers’ fields and sometimes even 100% loss on local variety. The fungus can survive in soil as means of chlamydospore and in chickpea debris. The pathogen only pathogenic to chickpea and another legume and weed species also serve as symptomless carrier. Spores can be moved short distance through rain splash, wind, water moving and farm machinery to surrounding plants and transported over large distance in infected seed in to new area. There was four race of pathogenic variability were well known in the country. Chickpea wilt/root rot controlled through use of resistant cultivar is most cost effective and practicable approach. The integrated management strategies like resistant cultivar, bed preparation, sowing time, soilsolirazation, bio-control, bio-fumigants and chemical treatments best approach to reduce the incidence of the wilt/root rot of chickpea and optimization of the yields. Therefore, the further studies of pathogen races, development of other management methods and verification of available methods need focus and encouragements on production of bio control agents as components of integrated disease management. In these paper, available management and epidemiology wilt/root rot disease were reviewed in chickpeas in Ethiopia.
Potential Application of Ketogenic Diet to Metabolic Status and Exercise Performance: A Review

Studies involving a ketogenic diet (KD) have shown that a KD may play various roles clinically, e.g. weight control, diabetes treatment, pain and inflammation treatment, cancer treatment, as well as being a nutrition approach for regular individuals or trained athletes. Here, we reviewed both exercise-based human trials and animal studies for the underlying mechanisms over the past 10 years (2007 2018), trying to get a glimpse of how a KD plays its role in the metabolic process. Though KD is not all-powerful, evidence shows that KD may induce hepatic damage or glucose intolerance. The mechanism of how KD plays its roles in various metabolic conditions requires investigation in further studies.
Preliminary extent of poor sleep quality and its risk factors in Greek older adults

Objectives: Poor sleep quality is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular mortality, impaired cognition and decreased quality of life in older adults. Hence the objective of this preliminary study was to understand the prevalence of poor sleepers and finding the risk factors associated with poor sleep among Greek older adults. Method: 258 older adults were screened out of which 153 were included through face to face interview Validated Greek version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (GR-PSQI) was used to assess sleep quality. Medical history of participant was also taken and confirmed by their medical reports. Greek versions of Geriatric Depression scale (GDS) and Test your Memory (TYM) were also used for depression and cognitive impairment respectively. Results: Data was analyzed by Analysis of variance, Chi square test and multiple logistic regression. The prevalence of poor sleep quality in Greek older adults was 60.95%. The prevalence of poor sleepers in females was 66.2% and was statistically significant than the prevalence of poor sleepers in males which was 33.7% (p<0.001). Older adults with cardiovascular disease, arthritis and who scored more on GDS and less on TYM had poorer sleep (p<0.05). Also, use of sedatives was significantly associated with poor sleep (p<0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence of poor sleep quality in Greek older adults was 60.95%. Elderly with cardiovascular disease, arthritis, higher GDS score, lower TYM score and who used sedatives had poorer sleep