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Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Isolates and Inducible Clindamycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus: study at a Tertiary Care Hospital in KIMS,

Aims: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major nosocomial pathogen in hospitals with hospital based outbreaks world-wide. The resistance to antimicrobial agents among Staphylococci is an increasing problem. The present study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of MRSA isolates in clinical specimens and to investigate the sensitivity pattern of those isolates against various antibiotics used for treating hospitalized patients. Attempt was also done to find out the percentage of Staphylococcus aureus having inducible clindamycin resistance (iMLS B) in our geographic area using D-test. We tried to ascertain the relationship between the isolates of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and inducible clindamycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus.Place and Duration of the Study: An ongoing study (July 2013June 2014) in the Department of Microbiology, KIMS. Methodology: A total of 529 isolates of S. aureus were identified by standard laboratory procedures including catalase test, slide and tube coagulase tests, βhaemolysis on blood agar and growth on mannitol salt agar. Subsequently antibiotic sensitivity pattern of S. aureus were determined by Kirby Baeur’s disc diffusion method. Conclusion: Findings presented in this study indicated a high level of resistance to widely used therapeutic agents. An appropriate knowledge on the current antibiotic susceptibility pattern of MRSA is essential for appropriate therapeutic scenario. Total no. of samples 7371, Staphylococcus aureus isolated 529 (7.17%), MRSA isolated-190 (36%). Out of 74 CL sensitive MSSA, 45 (23.6%) showed D test positive, indicating inducible resistance and 29 (15.2%) showed D test negative which are truly CL sensitive. Out of 31 CL sensitive 9(2.6%) were D test positive indicating inducible CL resistance and 23(6.7%) were D test negative indicating true CL sensitivity.
Application of Multifactorial Discriminant Analysis of Morphostructural Differentiation of Sheep

The relative contribution of livestock to agricultural gross domestic product (GDP) is higher in the developed regions but the trend has been slightly downwards over the past 30 years, whereas in most developing regions, there has been a rise in the importance of livestock (FAO, 2001). Within the livestock industry in Nigeria, small ruminants represent a very important national resource. Sheep are reared primarily for meat and play significant socio-economic roles in the lives of rural dwellers (Yakubu and Ibrahim, 2011). Adequate knowledge of diversities within and between animal populations will not only help in reducing misidentification in animal husbandry but also aid conservation of many important endangered alleles. Sub-Saharan Africa is an important source of farm animal genetic resources as most of the alleles coding for traits which are implicated for resistance to stress, resistance to diseases, ability to thrive on low quality feed can be found in this region (Yunusa et al., 2013). Genetic diversity in animal breeds allows for the existence of livestock in all but few environments globally, providing a range of products and functions (Salako and Ngere, 2002). It is the diversity in genetic characteristics that enable different animal races to survive in different climatic zones of the world (Yunusa et al., 2013). The characterization of indigenous sheepbreeds and breed diversity are essential forconservation of their genes sources andattainment of the flocks position for breedingpurposes as well as to meet future needs (Yilmaz et al., 2013; Khan et al., 2014; Dauda et al., 2018b). A good description comparison orcharacterization based on morphologicalproperties can provide to some ABSTRACT
Robinsons cytological grading of breast carcinoma and its correlation with Scarff Bloom Richardsons histologic grading

Background: Carcinoma of the breast is one of the most common cancers in women. Fine needle aspiration cytology is the most common preoperative diagnostic modality. Preoperative grading of breast carcinomas would be desirable for the selection of patients for neoadjuvant therapy. This study is aimed at to grade the Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) smears of breast carcinomas and to correlate with histological grading.Methods: FNAC of 45 patients with breast cancer were studied. The cytological grading was evaluated using Robinson method (RGS) and the histological grading using Scarff-Bloom-Richardson grading system (SBR). Statistical analysis was performed using the SSPS statistical software package (SSPS) (Chicago, Illinois, USA). Correlation was established using Spearman correlation coefficient.Results: There were 45 cases and the age of the patients ranged from 26 years to 75 years with a mean age of 53.6 years. Univariate analysis showed strong correlation. By doing multiple regression analysis of cytologic features revealed that cell size, uniformity and nucleoli were the most potent features. There was a significant association (P < 0.000) between the grades assigned to cytologic and histologic specimens.Conclusion:Cytological grade could be used to predict histological grade as significant relationship exist between grades assigned to cytology and histology specimensCytologic grade may provide relevant information on the aggressiveness of ductal breast carcinoma and could be a useful parameter to take into consideration while selecting cases for neoadjuvant therapy
The Profile of Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) and some Immunoglobulins in patients with Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) involves a complex interplay of both genetic and environmental risk factors, with immune alterations and synaptic connection deficiency in early life. Immunological imbalance (including autoimmunity) has been proposed as a major etiological component in ASD. The present study was conducted to evaluate the role of Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), and some immunoglobulin (IgG and, IgM) among patients with autism. We have investigated the serum level of MIF, IgG and IgM in 120 subjects. Sixty were autistic patients while others were apparently healthy individuals used as a controls. Of the 60 patients registered 48(80%) of them are male and 12 (20%) female with male to female sex ratio of 4:1. The statistical results indicated higher mean serum concentration of MIF (mean 13.31 ng/ml) versus (mean 5.61ng/ml), but lower mean serum levels of total IgG (20.66 ug/ml) versus (38.01ug/ml) and total IgM (208.18 mg/dl) versus (245.53 mg/dl) in autistic patients than apparently healthy subjects.
STUDIES ON THE CHEMICAL AND MEDICINAL VALUE OF VITEX

The present study was aimed to study the chemical value and medicinal value of vitex negundo Linn. Herbal medicines are the precursors of many common drugs prescribed in clinical practice modern western industrial countries today. In the present study the selected plant Vitex negundo Linn. , belongs to the family Verbenaceae, which is known to possess several medicinal properties. This plant has been extensively investigated by many scientists for its medicinal activities. In our present work on the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of the leaves of vitex negundo was evidently support the long term Anti oxidant property, anti inflammatory, anti cancer and anti inflammatory activity of Vitex negundo. The studies on Vitex negundo leaves were showed good potential to utilize this plant for commercial purposes.
TRACHYSPERMUM AMMI ( AJ WAIN ): A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

The use of plants as medicine is as old as human civilization. People of all ages in both developing and developed countries use plants in an attempt to cure various diseases and to get relief from physical sufferings. Natural products are a source for bioactive compounds and have potential for developing some novel therapeutic agents. Trachyspermum ammi commonly known as ‘Ajwain’ belonging to family apiaceae is distributed throughout India and it is mostly cultivated in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The plant is used traditionally as a stimulant, carminative, flatulence, atonic dyspepsia, diarrhoea, abdominal tumors , abdominal pains, piles, and bronchial problems, lack of appetite, galactogogue, asthma and amenorrhoea. Medicinally, it has been proven to possess various pharmacological activities like antifungal, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antinociceptive, cytotoxic activity, Hypolipidaemic, Antihypertensive, antispasmodic, broncho - dilating actions, Ant ilithiasis, diuretic, Abortifacient, Antitussive, Nematicidal, Anthelmintic and Antifilarial Activity. Over the past decades, many reports have appeared in mainstream scientific journals describing its nutritional and medicinal properties. The available li terature on this plant divulges that it contains many phytoconstituents including carbohydrates, glycosides, saponins, phenolic compounds, volatile oil (thymol, γ - terpinene, para - cymene, and α and β - pinene), protein, fat, fibre and mineral matter containing calcium, phosphorous, iron and nicotinic acid. The present review summarizes the information
IN VITRO ANTIDIABETIC AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF THE METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF ALPINIA PURPURATA STEM

Objective: In the present study the methanolic extract of stem of Alpinia purpurata was studied for alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase inhibition using an in vitro model. Methods: The methanolic extract was also examined for its antioxidant activities by using free radical 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging method. Results: The study revealed that the different concentration of extracts exhibit potent radical scavenging activity using DPPH as substrate. The stem of Alpinia purpurata exhibited significant αamylase (70%) and α-glucosidase (87.8%) inhibitory activities at the concentration 100 μg/ml respectively and well compared with standard acarbose drug. Conclusion: Therefore, it is suggested that the methanolic extract of stem of Alpinia purpurata is a potential source for natural antidiabetic and antioxidant compounds and could have potential use in the management of diabetes mellitus.
Queueing Model with Second Phase Optional Service and Bernoulli Vacation Schedule Using PGF Approach

Abstract Present paper describes with the bulk arrival retrial queueing M / G1, G2, / 1 model with two phase service and Bernoulli vacation schedule wherein first phase service is essential and the next second phase service is optional. If the second phase service is not demanded by arriving customer then the single server takes a vacation period according to Bernoulli vacation schedule in order to utilize it to complete some supplementary work and such type of vacation is assumed working vacation. In the queueing model taken into present consideration, the concepts of Bernoulli vacation schedule and next optional service have been incorporated along with realistic provision that the server has an option to avail a vacation with probability p (q) or may continue to serve the next customer, if any with complementary probability ( ) p q just after the completion of first phase essential service i.e. before the commencement of second phase optional service. In the present paper, our central goal is to investigate the steady state behavior of the bulk arrival retrial queueing M / G1, G2, / 1 model with two phase service and Bernoulli vacation schedule. By introducing supplementary variables, Chapman Kolmogorov equations are established and then the probability generating functions (PGFs) for first phase essential service (FPES), next phase optional service (NPOS) and working vacation and for the number of the customers in the orbit at an arbitrary epoch are investigated successfully. Besides investigating PGF for different states of the queueing system taken into consideration, performance measures such as the long run probabilities for which the server is in idle state, FPES state, NPOS state and in working vacation state are also explored in order to focus the application aspect of the investigated PGFs. By the end of the present paper, some numerical illustrations of the investigated results for M / Ek / 1 model as special case of M / G1, G2, / 1 have been presented in Table 1 and Table 2 for varying parameters.
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Background: Objective: To compare the Conventional and Combined Apgar scoring systems in predicting adverse early neurologic outcomes in term and near term babies with birth asphyxia. Methods: A retrospective cross sectional study was conducted over a period of 2 years. All the neonates with gestational age more than 35 weeks delivered in this hospital with birth asphyxia requiring admission in NICU were included in the study. Neonates with gestational age less than 35 weeks, those with major congenital anomalies and death in delivery room were excluded from the study. The APGAR and COMBINED APGAR scores were noted. Convulsion, use of anticonvulsant drugs, requirement of mechanical ventilation, and duration of hospital stay were also noted. The data was analysed using fisher exact test. Results: Statistically significant associations were observed between Apgar score less than 3 at 1 minute and occurrence of convulsion (p=0.003) and requirement of ventilation (p<0.001), Apgar score less that 6 at 5 minutes” occurrence of convulsion (p=0.001) and requirement of ventilation (p<0.001), Combined Apgar score less that 7 at 1 minute and occurrence of convulsion (p=0.003) and requirement of ventilation (p=0.002), Combined Apgar score less that 10 at 5 minutes and occurrence of convulsion (p<0.001) and requirement of ventilation (p<0.001), and early neonatal death (within 7 days)” and Combined Apgar score less than 7 at 1 minute (p=0.09) and Combined Apgar score less than 10 at 5 minutes (p=0.09). Conclusion: Though a low combined apgar score was superior to the traditional apgar score in predicting early neonatal mortality, no difference was seen in prognostication of convulsion and mechanical ventilation.
Development of Critical Limits for Different Crops Grown in Different Soils and Its use in Optimizing Fertilizer Rates

Literally the word fertile means ‘bearing abundantly’ and a fertile soil is considered to be one that produces abundant crops under suitable environmental conditions. Soil fertility is concerned with the inherent capacity of soil to provide nutrients in adequate amounts and in proper balance for the growth of specified plants when other factors such as light, moisture, temperature and the physical condition of the soil are favourable. Soil fertility is an aspect of the soil plant relationship viz., plant growth with reference to plant nutrients available in soil. Soil testing and plant analysis are useful tools for making recommendations for application of fertilizers to crops.
SMARTPHONE ADDICTION AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AMONG STUDENTS OF A MEDICAL SCHOOL IN EAST COAST MALAYSIA

Objective: Smartphones have now become a common and almost essential tool in our daily living activities. Students are among those who use smartphones regularly, which could lead to addiction if overused. This study aims to measure the prevalence of smartphone addiction and its relationship with psychological health among clinical year medical students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan. Methods: A total of 226 medical students in their clinical years were recruited through quota sampling method. The students filled in a four-part online-based questionnaire consisted of questions on sociodemographic characteristics, smartphone usage information, smartphone addiction scale-short version, and WHOQOL-BREF. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics. Results: The prevalence of smartphone addiction among clinical year medical students in IIUM was 51%. Bivariate analysis showed that the majority of students chose social networking as their primary purpose of using a smartphone, and this was significantly associated with smartphone addiction (p=0.037). Following multiple logistic regression analysis, students who had chosen games as their primary purpose of smartphone users are 88% less likely to be related with smartphone addiction (p=0.009, 95% CI: 0.025–0.595) as compared to those who used it for academic performance tasks. Students who were not addicted to smartphones reported significantly better psychological quality of life compared to those who were addicted (p<0.001). Conclusion: Half of IIUM’s medical students in clinical years was found to have smartphone addiction, and those with smartphone addiction had poor psychological health. Immediate intervention such as creating awareness in the campus is important in curbing this problem.
The Determinants of Leverage of the Listed-Textile Companies in India

This study examines the determinants of leverage of Indian textile firms using panel data analysis. The sample of the study covers 170 Indian textile companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange covering the period from 2006 to 2010. Fixed effects regression model was used for the analysis of penal data of sample companies. Firm size, growth in total assets, non-debt tax shields, profitability and asset tangibility are used as explanatory variables, while leverage ratio is the dependent variable in the model. The results show that the variables of size, non-debt tax shields, and tangibility have highly significant positive relationship with the leverage ratio (p<0.01), while on the contrary, growth and profitability have highly significant negative relationship with debt ratio (p<0.01). The results are generally consistent with theoretical predictions as well as previous research papers. This paper adds to the existing literature on the relationship between the firm specific factors and leverage Keywords: leverage, capital structure, firm-specific factors, textile industry, penal data
A Review on Doped Fiber Amplifiers

Optical intensifiers are ordered in light of the system that is fused for enhancement of the flag. Optical amplifiers are helpful in long separation correspondence that requires least weakening misfortune. This datasheet will expand on the development, working guideline and the uses of the different kinds of optical amplifiers. Doped fiber amplifiers (DFAs) are optical amplifiers that use a doped optical fiber as a gain medium to amplify an optical signal. They are related to fiber lasers. The signal to be amplified and a pump laser are multiplexed into the doped fiber, and the signal is amplified through interaction with the doping ions.
Functional and radiological outcome in distal radius fractures treated with locking compression plate

Background: Fractures of distal end of radius are one of the most common skeletal injuries encountered in orthopaedics. There are various modalities for treatment like close reduction and cast application, external fixators, ORIF with plate etc. CR and cast application or K-wire fixation, external fixation is associated with immobilisation, wrist stiffness, loss of reduction postoperatively. So we performed volar plating for distal end radius fractures and calculated its results. Methods: We performed ORIF with plating (Volar approach) in 35 patients (22 male and 13 female) of distal end radius fractures depending on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Fractures were classified according to AO classification. All patients were operated under tourniquet. Results were analysed using Mayo score. Results: Out of 35 patients, 14 had type A, 16 had type B and 5 had type C fractures (AO classification). Average operative time was 45 minutes and blood loss of 50 ml. Average time to clinico-radiological union was 7 weeks. Average follow up time was 8 months. Average time to wrist mobilisation was 8 days. According to Mayo score, 16 patients had excellent results, 15 had well and 4 had satisfactory results. Conclusions: Volar plating for fracture distal end radius reduces chances of wrist joint stiffness and loss of reduction and good results can be obtained. So in our opinion, volar plating for treatment of fracture distal end radius is good method with excellent outcomes.
OCCURRENCE OF ADEQUATE GLYCEMIC CONTROL AMONG PATIENTS OF TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS ( T1DM) ALONE AND T1DM+ CELIAC DISEASE (CD)

: Objective: To determine the frequency of celiac disease among type 1 diabetic patients and to compare the frequency of adequate glycemic control in patients having T1DM plus CD and T1DM alone. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: The Study was conducted in department of medicine, Services hospital, Lahore for the duration of one year from September, 2018 to August, 2019. Methodology: Patients were recruited through medical and diabetes OPDs and medical wards. All the relevant information was recorded on a Proforma. In all type 1 diabetics a sample of blood was sent to AFIP for the determination of Anti-tTG (IgA) antibodies; using a commercially available ELISA technique (Pharmacia Upjohn, Sweden) based on recombinant human tTG as antigen. The measuring range of this test is 0.1 - 100 U/ml. We used the cut-offs: anti-tTG IgA ≤ 10 U/ml were considered negative, > 10 U/ml was considered positive. The assay was a quantitative assay. On the same visit, another blood sample was sent for HbA1C estimation. Results: Total 160 patients were included according to the inclusion criteria of the study. Mean age (years) in the study was 26.58+9.13. There were 83 (51.9) male and 77 (48.1) female patients who were included in the study according to the inclusion criteria. The frequency of celiac disease among type 1 diabetic patients was 42 (26.3) in the study whereas the frequency of adequate glycemic control in patients having T1DM plus CD and T1DM alone was 26 (61.9) and 31 (26.3) respectively. Conclusion: The study concludes that the prevalence of celiac disease in type 1 diabetes mellitus in our own population is high. Furthermore, gluten-free diet effects on glycemic control of type 1 diabetic patients which in screening for celiac disease in type 1 diabetes mellitus patients and to decreased risk of complication of diabetes.
Prevalence of Giardia Lamblia in Humans Visited Central Laboratory of Sebha Province

In the present study showed that out of 501 stool specimens collected from humans visited Sebha laboratory centre in Sebha province. The overall prevalence of Giardia lamblia infection for both sexes was 3.19% with male infections higher than female were 5.26% and 1.71% respectively. There is no significant differences between infected males and females (95% confidence interval for difference, t=1.686 with 6 degree of freedom, P=0.143). The age from 1120 had the highest rate of infection (3.92%). The age groups less than or equal 10 years had the rate of infection 3.64% and older than 60 years were healthy. The age groups 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, the infected percentage were, 3.26%, 2.86%, 2.63%, respectively. There is significant differences between different age groups (95% confidence interval for difference, t=3.138 with 6 degree of freedom, P=0.020). The objective of the current study was to determine the prevalence of a protozoan flagellates Giardia lamblia parasite in South Libya Sebha Province among humans visited Sebha laboratory centre.