Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Performance, Nutrient Utilization and Intestinal Environment of Weaned Rabbits Fed Diets Supplemented with Organic Acids in the Humid Tropics

The performance, nutrient utilization and intestinal environment of weaned rabbits fed diets supplemented with organic acids (acetic acid, citric acid and formic acid) were investigated with 24 (6-week old) rabbits in a completely randomized design. The control diet was not supplemented while others were supplemented with 0.5% of each of the organic acids. Measurements were live weight, live weight gain, feed intake, carcass and organ characteristics, feed cost, nutrient digestibility, gut pH and intestinal microbial population. Organic acids had no significant (P>0.05) effect on the performance of the rabbits except mortality. Formic acid supplemented diet produced the highest values for shank (2.18%), back-cut (13.47%) and intestine (5.60%). Mortality was significantly (P 0.05) affect nutrient digestibility coefficients and feed cost indices. Rather, acetic and formic acids significantly (P 0.05) effect on the pH of caecum digesta. There were no significant (P>0.05) differences in the microbial population in the small intestine, large intestine and caecum. It was concluded that supplementation of rabbit diets with acetic or formic acid have some beneficial effect on rabbit production, significantly reduced mortality and intestinal pH but had no significant effect on feed cost, apparent nutrient digestibility, carcass and organ characteristics, and bacteria (Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli) population in the intestine.
The Effects of Gymnastics Training Combined With Music in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of gymnastics training combined with music on balance, loco-motor level and coordination in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and down syndrome (DS). This randomized, controlled experimental trial included 30 children (15 children with DS, 15 children with ASD) aged 8 to 14 years. The children were separated into 2 groups, as Group 1 in which ASD and Group 2 in which DS treated gymnastics training with music for 16 weeks, 2 days a week, 1.5-2 hours. Flamingo balance test, functional reach test, Wall Catch coordination test and flexibility test were used to evaluate balance, dynamic balance, loco-motor level and coordination, flexibility, respectively. All groups were evaluated before training and at the end of 16 weeks. When the pre-training and post-training parameters were compared between the groups, a increase was determined in the parameters of balance, loco-motor level and coordination, flexibility in Group1. This increase was statistically greater in Group 1. Statistically significant difference was determined in Group 2 with respect to functional reach test, sit and reach test values. No statistically significant difference was determined in Group 2 in respect of Flamingo and Wall Catch coordination tests. As a result; gymnastics training combined with music were found to be effective in increase balance score, improving loco-motor level, coordination, flexibility in children with DS and ASD. The results of this study can be considered to provide important contributions to the understanding and treatment of children with autism and down syndrome.
EORTC QLQ–C30 Reference Values Manual

The QLG, in association with the QOL Department has developed a reference manual for the EORTC QLQ-C30. Members of the QLG, EORTC cooperative groups and members of the Cross-Cultural Meta-Analysis Group contributed data from their studies, which were pooled to create a large database on QOL. The manual tabulates the values for the individual QLQ-C30 items and scales according to the main cancer sites. The manual was developed to help familiarize researchers with the QLQ-C30 and to facilitate the interpretation of scores. The reference data may also be used to calculate sample sizes and formulae for sample size calculation are provided in the manual. The second edition of the manual, which contains reference data on a larger number of cancer sites, is now available to download, either as a complete document or as separate files for each disease site.
Demographic characteristics of children treated under general anesthesia

General anesthesia is a method of pharmacological behavior management of children. The aim of this study is to assess the demographic characteristics of children treated under general anesthesia. Subject of monitoring are 396 children treated under general anesthesia divided into three age groups - up to 5 years; between 6 and 12 years, and from 12 to 18 years. Three periods of time: 2015 - 2016, 2016 - 2017, and 2017 – 2018 were studied. The relative share of girls and boys, the number of treated children from Varna and other regions, and the mean age of children treated under general anesthesia were calculated. Results: Girls treated under general anesthesia were fewer than boys in the three studied periods of time, with a relative share of 34% (n=133). The distribution by studied periods was as follows: n=10 (8%) for the period 2015-2016, n=30 (23%) for the period 2016-2017, n= 93 (69%) for the period 2017-2018. The mean age of the patients involved was 4.86 ± 3.27 years. Most of the surveyed population n=198 (50.12%) belonged to the youngest age group (1-5 years). The second age group (6-12) included 167 (42.27%) of the children surveyed and only 31 (7.6%) were over 12 years of age. Conclusion: The number of children treated under general anesthesia, both boys and girls, increased with each passing year. For the period 2016-2017, the number of these children was 2.5 times higher than in the previous period and about three times lower than the next (2017-2018).
Cost effectiveness of dressing in the prevention of catheter-related infection in critically ill patients.

INTRODUCTION Catheter-related infection is a complication of high morbimortality. The aim was to perform a cost-effectiveness analysis of gauze and medical tape, transparent semi-permeable and chlorhexidine-impregnated dressings for short-term central venous catheter, within the Brazilian Public Healthcare System (Sistema Único de Saúde - SUS) scenario. METHODOLOGY a decision tree was elaborated in order to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of dressings in the prevention of catheter-related infection in critically ill patients. The outcome was the probability of catheter-related infections prevention. Moreover, only direct medical expenses were considered. Sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate the model uncertainties. RESULTS Chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing presented higher cost-effectiveness when the base case was analyzed (cost of US$ 655 per case prevented, 99% of effectiveness), in comparison to gauze and medical tape dressing (US$ 696, effectiveness of 96%). Dressing changes performed before the recommended period, treatment performed exclusively in inpatient units and high effectiveness of gauze and medical tape dressing were variables that interfered with the results. The probability of death has also demonstrated to have a major impact on cost-effectiveness. CONCLUSION In the context of a Brazilian public hospital, the chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing presented higher cost-effectiveness when compared to the gauze and medical tape dressing or the transparent semi-permeable dressing.
Possible mechanisms of underlying thrombosis in neurofibromatosis: a neurofibromatosis case presenting with portal vein thrombosis

Correspondence: Elif Ertürk, MD. Tepecik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi İç Hastalıkları Kliniği, 35180 Konak, İzmir, Turkey. Tel: +90 534 555 73 36 e-mail: eelif_erturk@hotmail.com ABSTRACT In this article, we present a 54-year-old female patient with neurofibromatosis and portal vein thrombosis. We investigated the conditions predisposing to thrombosis. Our findings revealed no conditions predisposing to thrombosis except neurofibromatosis.
Predicting Fertility quality of life based on coping strategies, duration and infertility factors

Background: Infertility is a serious medical problem with effects on quality of life Various factors such as social-demographic factors, cognitive perceptions and coping strategies can affect emotional reactions to infertility and its treatment. Objectives: This study aims to identify Fertility quality of life (Fertiqol) of infertile couples and the role of coping strategies, duration and cause of infertility. Methods: In this predictive correlational study 180 infertile Iranian patients (90 couples) referred to the Valie-Asr Reproductive health Research Center in 2015 were selected according to convenience sampling method and completed the following questionnaires: demographic questionnaire, Fertility quality of life (Fertiqol) and coping styles for infertility. Data were analyzes using Pearson’s correlation coefficient, multiple regression analysis with SPSS sofware version 18. Results: The results showed that Fertiqol with meaning-based coping strategies have a significant positive relationship (r=0.42) and have a significant negative relationship (r=-0.41) with active avoidance coping strategies. These strategies together accounted for 30.6 percent of the variance of fertility quality of life. Conclusion: As more use of Meaning-based coping strategies and less active avoidant coping strategy and less duration of infertility are associated with improving the quality of life of infertile couples. Hence, offering psychological services and conducting educational interventions for effective coping strategies along with biologic treatments for infertile couples is emphasized.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Sports

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most common causes of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes. Knowledge of the problem is essential for detection of the disease. According to the current recommendations of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), in individuals with established HCM disease, including those without phenotypic expression, participation in competitive sports is forbidden. The recommendations of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) are more liberal, allowing participation in competitive sports in people with non-phenotypic manifestations of the disease and participation in low-intensity sports for patients with phenotypic manifestation. An individual approach will most likely be adopted in the future, mainly on the basis of precise risk stratification.
Gastrointestinal manifestations of Iranian patients with LRBA deficiency

Abstract Background: Lipopolysaccharide-responsive beige-like anchor protein (LRBA) deficiency is a rare genetic primary immunodeficiency (PID) disease caused by mutation in the LRBA gene. The most important symptoms in patients include autoimmunity, recurrent infections, hypogammaglobulinemia, and enteropathy. Methods: A total of 19 LRBA patients were enrolled in this longitudinal study. All recorded data for clinical presentation, demographic information, laboratory and gastrointestinal findings were collected. Results: In this study, 11 females and 8 males (from 16 unrelated families) with LRBA deficiency were evaluated. The most common gastrointestinal symptoms were gastroenteritis, chronic or bloody diarrhea with abdominal pain, vomiting, anorexia, and FTT. The most important pathologic finding was colitis that was seen in 4 patients. Gastritis, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, celiac-like disease, and normal upper endoscopy were documented equally in 2 patients. Also seen was enteritis in 3, proctitis, ileitis, and cryptitis in 1, and villous atrophy in 3 of the LRBA patients. Conclusion: A variety of gastrointestinal conditions may be the most frequent complications in patients with LRBA deficiency.
Assessment of medication adherence among patients with chronic diseases: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Background: Adherence is a key factor associated with effectiveness of all pharmacological therapies. Medication non-adherence is a significant barrier to achieve positive health outcomes especially for patients suffering from chronic diseases. Improving medication adherence is a public health priority and could reduce economic and health burdens. The aim of the present study was to assess medication adherence to some common chronic ailments.Methods: Pre-validated questionnaires were distributed among 300 patients suffering from chronic illnesses, by simple randomization out of which 240 patients returned completely filled questionnaires. The analysis was done by manual calculators, VassarStats, and SPSS V20. Results were calculated using univariate linear regression, with each patient’s adherence score as the dependent variable and each predictor as the independent variable. Results are expressed in frequencies and percentages.Results: In this study, 46.66% patients were males and 53.33% females. The mean age was 56.69 years ranging from 24 to 90 years.65. 00% patients were uneducated.40. 00% were taking one drug, 53.33% two to four drugs and 6.66% more than four drugs. 63.33% had low medication adherence, 35.00% medium and only 1.66% had high adherence. Compared to 14.28% men, 43.75% women were moderately adherent to medications. 41.02% uneducated patients had medium adherence as compared to 14.28% educated patients. 92.30% young patients had low adherence as compared to 53.25% in adults. 44.79% of patients receiving a single drug had medium adherence as compared to 25.00% in those receiving multiple drugs. Linear regression analysis demonstrated that the level of medication adherence was associated with patient gender, age, educational level, and number of prescribed drugs.Conclusions: There are many challenges in understanding the reasons for non-adherence. In this study medication adherence in chronic diseases was found suboptimal and associated with patient`s socio-demographic characteristics. Patient-tailored interventions are required to achieve sufficient adherence to therapeutic drug regimens.
A Study on The Prevalence of ABO Blood Groups in Malaria Infection

Objectives: To analyse the distribution of blood groups in malaria positive patients in and around the city of Mangalore. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted from January 2015-December 2015. The study group consisted of malaria positive patients diagnosed by MPFT or MP Smear. Blood grouping, complete blood counts and peripheral smear examinations were done in these patients. Results: During the 1 year period of our study, there were 278 malaria positive patients. Of the 278 malaria positive cases, 262 (94.24%) cases were P.vivax, 2 (0.72%) were P.falciparum& 14 (5.04%) were mixed infections. The vast majority of the patients were male (83.5%) and the largest number of cases were seen in the 20-29 age group (39.9%). The most common peripheral smear finding was thrombocytopenia. 256 (92.1%) of the patients were Rh positive and only 22 (7.9%) of cases were Rh negative. The most common ABO blood group seen was O in 38.13% followed by B in 28.78%. A blood group had 26.6% and AB had only 6.83%. Overall, the most common of the 8 ABO-Rh groups seen was O positive (35.6%) followed by B positive (26.3%). Conclusions: In our study, malaria is found to be more prevalent in males, the most common species is P.vivax and most common age group is 20-29yrs. The most common haematological abnormality seen was thrombocytopenia and overall, malaria is seen to occur most in the O positive blood group which is in concordance with most other studies.
Progression of waist–hip circumference ratio in full-term symmetric and asymmetric small for gestational age infants

Background: Children born as small for gestational age (SGA) tend to develop central adiposity and may have chances of developing metabolic syndrome. Waist–hip circumference ratio (WHR) is considered as a good indicator of central/truncal obesity. The complete absence of information on growth dynamics of WHR among Indian symmetric and asymmetric SGA infants has prompted us to undertake this study. Aim: The aim was to study the pattern of growth of waist circumference, hip circumference, and WHR of symmetric and asymmetric SGA infants. Materials and Methods: Waist and hip circumference of full-term 100 symmetric SGA, 100 asymmetric SGA, and 100 appropriate for gestational age (AGA) infants was measured at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months in Growth Laboratory/Clinic of the Department. Student's unpaired t-test was used to assess intragroup (symmetric vs. asymmetric), intergroup (SGA vs. AGA), and gender differences. Results: A consistent increase in the mean waist and hip circumference was noticed among symmetric and asymmetric SGA and AGA infants of two sexes. Male infants of both SGA groups possessed similar waist and hip circumference at 1 month. Whereafter, asymmetric SGA males had a larger waist and lesser hip circumference than symmetric infants. Asymmetric SGA females possessed larger waist circumference throughout infancy, while hip circumference measured larger only till 3 months as compared to symmetric females. Conclusion: SGA infants of two types and gender exhibited compromised auxological attainments for waist and hip circumference compared to normal babies. Higher WHR recorded in asymmetric SGA than symmetric SGA and AGA babies appear to suggest that asymmetric infants may have greater tendency to develop central obesity, subsequently.
Knowledge and practices regarding antenatal care among mothers of infants in an urban area of Amritsar, Punjab

Background: Worldwide, approximately 830 women died every single day due to complications during pregnancy or childbirth in 2015. Most maternal deaths are preventable as the necessary medical interventions are well known. So the present study was conducted to find the knowledge and practices regarding antenatal care among the mothers of infants.Methods: The mothers having less than one year child according to the annual report of year 2017 were included in the study. A pre-designed questionnaire, which was pre tested was used to collect the information. Out of 332 mothers 327 were willing to participate in the study. House to house survey was done to collect the information. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS 20.0. Results: Regarding the knowledge about the antenatal care 22.0% mothers had poor knowledge while 45.6% and 32.4% had average and good knowledge respectively. Age and education status of the mother had significant relation with the knowledge regarding ANC (p=0.00). 96% of mothers started ANC in first trimester. 79.5% of mothers had regular ANC visits during pregnancy. Regarding post natal visits 86.5% of the mothers visited for the same.Conclusions: Considerable gaps were found in the knowledge and practices regarding ANC. Health care workers play an important role in motivating the woman and her family to utilize the ANC services. The health workers should be trained adequately about the available ANC services. Community IEC activities should be increased to create awareness about the ANC services which are available free of cost in our country.
ASSOCIATION OF GENDER WITH ABO AND RH BLOOD GROUPS - A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background: Both the blood group types ABO and Rh are inherited in Mendelian fashion and are important from transfusion point of view. The objective of this study was to make the gender-based comparison of frequency of ABO and Rh blood groups among the medical and dental students of Sharif Medical and Dental College, Lahore. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from Sep 2015 to Sep 2017. Blood groups of 514 students was determined by conventional methods and data was analysed with SPSS for gender differences. Results: A total of 514 students were included in the study. Out of 514 students, 186 (36.18%) were males and 328 (63.18%) were females. Out of the males 170 (91.4%), and out of females 301 (91.8%) were Rh positive. The prevalence of Rh negative group in male subjects was 8.6%, and in female subjects it was 8.2%. The frequencies of A, B, O and AB blood groups in Rh positive males were 23.66%, 31.18%, 29.03% and 7.53% respectively, and among females, it was 19.82%, 39.63%, 21.34% and 10.98% respectively. In Rh negative males the frequencies of A, B, O and AB blood groups were 1.08%, 3.76%, 2.15% and 1.61% respectively, and among females these were 1.22%, 2.74%, 3.35% and 0.91% respectively. Frequency comparison of ABO and Rh blood groups across the two genders was not significant (p=0.17 and 0.88 respectively) Conclusion: No statistically significant association of gender was found with ABO and Rh blood groups.
Journalism

31:215 READINGS ON RELIGION AS NEWS edited by Judith M. Buddenbaum and Debra L. Mason (Ames: Iowa State University Press, 2000—$36.95, paper, ISBN 08138-2926-7, 501 pp.) is among the newest of a surge of books dealing with religious journalism. Some of these publications demonstrate how journalists should cover religion in newspapers and other types of media, others are devoted to a sweeping survey of historical developments on the issue of religion and the media, while still others offer critical analyses of specific religious news coverage or see it as their role to castigate what they view as the poor and unsuitable job newspapers and television have done in presenting the significance and impact of religion on our history and culture. Only a few of these books provide samples and analysis that reflect a wholly positive view of the state of religion and media coverage. Judith Buddenbaum, the co-editor of this anthology, is a widely known and somewhat prolific writer in the area of religious journalism while Debra Mason is an award-winning religion writer and the executive director of the Religion Newswriters Association. Both are professors of communication. This book is unique in that it is devoted solely to news articles, essays, and commentary culled from a variety of American newspapers, wire services, and newsweeklies. These excerpts reflect on how religious news and commentary has helped to define our political and philosophical ideals, history, and culture. More than 130 one to five-page selections are divided into four parts in a more or less chronological order beginning with 1690 and concluding with an article on the symbolism and meaning of the new millennium dated November 1996. The four parts of the text (Ideological Journalism in a New Jerusalem, Personal Journalism for a Protestant America, Detached Journalism in a Changing World, and Coping with Diversity, Connecting to Readers) concern the way the American media has tackled such issues as inoculation, anti-Catholicism, slavery, religious revivalism, Mormon polygamy, evolution, the Death of God, the draft, homosexuality, and a host of other issues using the words of the past to show how such issues change, develop, grow, disappear, or influence readers and our leaders. Each of the four parts is divided into separate chapters and further subdivisions. Each part and each section includes an introduction and analysis by the editors. The very well-chosen selections represent a wide variety of subject matter, diverse opinions and religions, and a broad historical perspective. (Eleanor S. Block)