Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Determination of the obesity prevalence and affecting risk factors, of eating habits among adolescents -

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and the affecting risk factors of obesity and the eating habits among adolescents. Methods: The study is a descriptive in design. The research was carried out between December 2013 and February 2014 at a private university in Ankara. This study was conducted with 260 students. The data were presented as frequencies, mean, standard deviations and were analyzed by test of chi-square, Pearson correlation analysis and logistic regression analysis. Data were collected using an Interview Questionnaire, the Eating Habits Index and anthropometric measurements were performed. Results: The mean age of students was 20.87±2.29. Prevalence of overweight and obesity among students were 23.1% and 6.5% respectively. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was related with male gender (p
6-Bromo-2-[(E)-thiophen-2-ylmethylidene]-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazol-1-one

In the title compound, C17H12BrNOS, the cyclohexene ring deviates only slightly from planarity (r.m.s. deviation for non-H atoms = 0.047 Å). In the crystal, the molecules are linked into centrosymmetric R 2 2(10) dimers via pairs of N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds. The thiophene ring is disordered over two positions rotated by 180° and with a site-occupation factor of 0.843 (4) for the major occupied site.
4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)(hydroxy)methylidene]isochromane-1,3-dione

In the title compound, C16H9ClO4, the six-membered heterocyclic ring adopts a screw-boat conformation. The benzene rings are oriented to each other at a dihedral angle of 59.26 (9)°. The molecular structure exhibits a ring motif, viz. S(6), owing to an intramolecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bond. The presence of C—H⋯O contacts generates an infinite chain along [001]. Also present are π–π stacking interactions between neighbouring isochromanedione benzene rings [centroid–centroid distance = 3.746 (1) Å], and C—O⋯π interactions [O⋯centroid = 3.934 (2) Å].
Endometriosis in unicornuate uterus with non-communicating rudimentary horn

Endometriosis, defined as the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, is itself an enigmatic and multifaceted pathology, a puzzle whose manifold piece remain largely disconnected despite some decades of investigation. Its medical history and clinical presentation is heterogeneous. Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age, given its high prevalence and that women with endometriosis may have severe pelvic pain and infertility, endometriosis poses a significant health problem. Evaluating and understanding the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis of the endometriosis is critical in the management of this debilitating disease. A rare case of endometriosis in a patient with congenital anomaly-Unicornuate uterus with one unconnected rudimentary horn is presented.
Formal Methods and the Certification of Critical Systems

This report was prepared to supplement a forthcoming chapter on formal methods in the FAA Digital Systems Validation Handbook1. Its purpose is to outline the technical basis for formal methods in computer science, to explain the use of formal methods in the specification and verification of software and hardware requirements, designs, and implementations, to identify the benefits, weaknesses, and difficulties in applying these methods to digital systems used in critical applications, and to suggest factors for consideration when formal methods are offered in support of certification. The report assumes a serious interest in the engineering of critical systems, and a willingness to read occasional mathematical formulas and specialized terminology, but assumes no special background in formal logic or mathematical specification techniques. (An appendix provides a rapid introduction to formal logic for those to whom this topic is new.) The discussion should be accessible to most people with an engineering background. It may also be of use to those who develop or advocate formal methods and are interested in their use to support certification of critical systems. The particular focus of this report is computer systems used on-board aircraft. Some background on these systems is provided so that those concerned with critical computer systems in other contexts may be able to reinterpret the airplane-specific material to suit their own field. Digital Systems Validation Handbook–Volume II. Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center, Atlantic City, NJ, February 1989. DOT/FAA/CT-88/10. The chapter on Formal Methods will probably form part of Volume III.
Single and cooperative 2D/3D image mosaicing

This thesis investigates robust and fast methods for single and cooperative 2D/3D image mosaicing to enhance field of view of images by joining them together. Image mosaicing is underlined by the process of image registration and a significant portion of the contributions of this work are dedicated to it. Image features are identified as a solution to the problem of image registration that uses feature-to-feature matching between images to solve for inter-image transformations. We have developed a novel two signature distribution based feature descriptor that combines grey level gradients and a colour histogram. This descriptor is robust to illumination changes and shows better matching accuracy compared to state of the art. Furthermore, we introduce a feature clustering technique that uses colour codes assigned to each feature to group them together. This allows fast and accurate feature matching as the search space is reduced. Taking into account feature location uncertainty we have introduced a novel information fusion technique to reduce this error by covariance intersection. This reduced error location is consequently fed to an H∞ filter taking into account system uncertainty for parameter estimation. We show that this technique outperforms costly nonlinear optimisation techniques. We have also developed a novel coupled filtering scheme based onH∞ filtering that estimates inter-image geometric and photometric transformations simultaneously. This is shown to perform better than standard least square techniques. Furthermore, we have introduced time varying parameter estimation using recursive techniques that facilitate in tracking changing parameters of inter-image transformations, suitable for image mosaicing between moving platforms. A method for rapid 3D scene reconstruction is developed that uses homographic lines between images for semi-dense pixel matching. Triangular meshes are then used for a complete visualisation of the scene and to fill in the gaps. To tackle cooperative mosaicing scenarios, additional methods are presented that include descriptor compression using principal components and 3D scene merging using the trifocal tensor. Capabilities of the proposed techniques are illustrated with real world images.
Our clinical experience on laparoscopic splenectomy: Outcomes of 38 patients

Objective : Laparoscopic splenectomy has gained widespread acceptance in the treatment of hematological diseases in recent years. In this study, we aimed to present the outcomes of the patients who underwent laparoscopic splenectomy. Methods: Between 2012 and 2015, the data of 38 patients, who underwent laparoscopic splenectomy for hematological diseases at our clinic, were evaluated retrospectively. Results: 15 males and 23 females patients were underwent laparoscopic splenectomy, and the average age was 33.9 ± 12.9 years. Indications for splenectomy were idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in 34 patients, and hereditary spherocytosis in 4 patients. During the surgical exploration, accessory spleen was detected in 7 patients, and removed. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed at the same session in 2 hereditary spherocytosis patients who had stones in the gallbladder. One patient was converted to the open surgery due to the bleeding which was eliminated the exposure during the dissection. At the postoperative period, we observed atelectasis in one patient, and wound fat necrosis in one patient. In addition, thrombocytosis was observed in one patient. Hematological treatment was continued because of persistent refractory thrombocytopenia in two patients, and temporary thrombocytopenia in four patients. An accessory spleen was detected with splenic scintigraphy in one of these patients at the postoperative period. The average hospitalization time was 2.6 ± 0.7 days. Conclusion: Laparoscopic splenectomy for hematological diseases may be considered as first-line therapy with less hospital stay and morbidity. Key words: Laparoscopic splenectomy, hematologic disease, outcome
1-[(3-Chlorophenyl)(morpholin-4-yl)methyl]naphthalen-2-ol

In the title compound, C21H20ClNO2, the dihedral angle between the naphthylene ring system and the phenyl ring is 77.86 (15)°. The morpholine ring adopts a chair conformation. The hydroxyl group is involved in intramolecular O—H⋯N hydrogen bonding. A weak intermolecular C—H⋯π interaction is present in the crystal structure.
POINT OF CARE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Currently there is a heightened demand for improvements in patient point of care (POC). Errors and other incidents are inevitable in complex systems, and hence, the goal of this work is in mitigating medical errors through the use of technology and protocols via systems engineering. Over the past several years there has been increased emphasis on the reporting and analysis of POC errors. Some of the more prominent errors are erroneous patient identification, drug administration, and medication administration recording. This paper addresses specific smart Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) enabled technology for improving patient POC.
The effect of accumulative physical activity on the fitness and health status of rural school children

THE EFFECT OF ACCUMULATIVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON THE FITNESS AND HEALTH STATUS OF RURAL SCHOOL CHILDREN P.J. Wildschutt MA (SRES) Full Thesis, Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, University of the Western Cape. Numerous studies focusing on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus, elevated serum lipids, inactivity and lack of physical fitness prevalent in children highlight the importance of the early diagnosis and prevention of conditions that are associated in adulthood with CVD (Toselli, Graziani, Taraborelli, Grispan, Tarsitani, Grupioni, 1997). The purpose of this comparative and correlational cross-sectional study was to assess the impact of accumulative physical activity on the fitness profile, blood pressure and body composition in 14 – 16 year old school children in the Western Cape of South Africa. The sample comprised of 162 learners (72 males and 90 females) selected from rural schools in the Caledon/Overberg region of the Western Cape. Demographic and physical activity participation data were obtained through standardised questionnaires. Body composition was determined by standard anthropometric methods as described in Norton and Olds (1996). Blood pressure was measured using a Dina map vital signs monitor, with learners sitting after at least 5 minutes rest. The maximal 20 m shuttle run test, described by Leger and Lambert (1982), was carried-out to predict maximal aerobic power. Fitness components such as strength, flexibility, power and cardiovascular endurance were assessed using standardised fitness tests. Data were analysed using Moonstats and SAS. Descriptive statistics were used in order to characterise and describe the sample. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and T-tests were used to test differences between age groups and gender. Multiple regression analysis was performed to assess the influence of independent variables to the variance in dependent variables. The level of significance was set at P<0.05.
3-(2-Chloro-3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(4,5-dimethoxy-2-methylphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one

The title compound, C19H19ClO5, is a chloro derivative of a biologically significant chalcone family. The mean plane of the two substituted benzene rings are twisted by 55.33 (8)° with respect to each other. An intramolecular C—H⋯Cl hydrogen bond generates an S(5) graph-set motif. In the crystal, a bifurcated O—H⋯(O,O) hydrogen bond leads to an R 1 2(5) graph-set motif and to the formation of zigzag chains propagating along the c-axis direction. A weak π–π interaction involving the methylphenyl rings [centroid–centroid distance = 3.8185 (10) Å] and C—H⋯π interactions also occur.
Traitement de l'hépatite C

Depuis la decouverte du virus de l'hepatite C en 1989, le traitement de l'hepatite C a considerablement progresse. Avec l'interferon alpha en monotherapie, le taux de reponse virologique prolongee etait inferieur a 20 %. Par la suite, l'utilisation d'une bitherapie associant l'interferon alpha et la ribavirine a permis d'obtenir 40 % de reponses prolongees. Plus recemment, il a ete montre que les interferons pegyles sont globalement deux fois plus efficaces que l'interferon standard. La bitherapie associant les interferons pegyles et la ribavirine donne environ 55 % de reponse virologique prolongee. Avec le recul, il apparait que la reponse virologique prolongee est durable et qu'elle est associee a un benefice histologique et probablement a une diminution du risque de cirrhose et de carcinome hepatocellulaire. Afin d'ameliorer l'efficacite du traitement, plusieurs strategies therapeutiques sont envisagees : tritherapie (interferon pegyle + ribavirine + amantadine), cytokines, inhibiteurs enzymatiques, oligonucleotides anti-sens, ribozymes ou vaccin therapeutique.
Qualityof an MIS Doctoral Program--Can We Measure It?

The state board of higher education or similar agencies in many states have been looking at institutions of higher education with intense scrutiny to potentially reduce program duplication, and to improve both quality and productivity. Internal and external program reviews are ways to assess effectiveness of degree programs. Accreditation of schools, for example AACSB accreditation, is seen by some as a measure of quality of programs offered at various schools. Many assessments of higher education quality in the past have totally excluded the teaching function as part of the overall quality assessment. Prestige is often confused with quality. A component of program reviews consists of comparison between them. The purpose of this paper is to look at some existing MIS doctoral programs in the United States and Canada; to highlight the similarities and differences among these programs; and to generate some ideas on ways to potentially measure the quality of an MIS doctoral program. It is emphasized that any assessment of MIS doctoral program quality incorporate the teaching function as a part of the overall quality assessment. Further, it is suggested that enterprises such as the ISWorld Net could potentially be utilized to improve the quality of MIS doctoral education.
(E)-N-(Anthracen-9-ylmethylidene)-4-nitroaniline

In the title molecule, C21H14N2O2, the anthracenyl system is approximately planar [maximum deviation = 0.056 (4) Å] and is oriented at a dihedral angle of 73.6 (1)° with respect to the benzene ring. An intramolecular C—H⋯N hydrogen bond generates an S(6) ring motif. The crystal packing is stabilized by C—H⋯π and π–π interactions [centroid–centroid distances of 3.688 (2), 3.656 (1) and 3.716 (2) Å].
Skin Testing in Patients with High Risk of Anaphylactic Reactions to Penicillin

Sequential skin testing Including Immediate patch test (IPT), skin prick test (SPT), and Intradermal test (IT) with sodium benzylpenicillin G (Pen G), and SPT with benzyipenlcllloyl human serum albumin (BPO·HSA) was done In 58 subjects with a history of probable anaphylactic reaction or shOCk of unknown cause. Based on positive skin tests, the diagnosis of penicillin anphylaxls was confirmed In 30 patients. The average age of onset of penicillin allergy was 42 years ranging from 20·70 years. The sex ratio was 2:28 with marked female predominance. Anaphylactic shock, wheezing and urticaria occurred In 21, 20, 19 patients, respectively. Most symptoms were Induced by skin tests and Inhalation. The results of skin tests in these patients showed that IPT with 500 U/mlof Pen G was not only reliable but also safe. It Is suggested that patients suspected of penicillin anaphylax's should received IPT with 500 Ulmlol Pen G es the Initial diagnostic step; If a negative reac· tlon occurred, then SPT and IT should be applied with the same concentration of Pen G, until a positive reaction developed or all the skin testing showed negative results. SPT to BPO-HSA was safe, but its positive rate was only 47.8% In our study; It seems to be less Important than skin test to Pen G. As a whole, the skin testing procedure we recommend Is relatively reliable, safe and practical even In Individuals extremely sensitive to penicillin. In addition, once the patient develops a positive IPT, Pen G residue on the testing site should be wiped away rapidly and washed out with cool water thoroughly to disrupt further violent reaction. The positive rate of the BPO specific IgE measured with ELISA was rather low (43.5%).
A PRELIMINARY CLINICAL STUDY OF CT1341—A STEROID ANAESTHETIC AGENT

SUMMARY The effects of a new steroid anaesthetic agent (CT1341) were studied in twenty volunteers divided into three groups. In group I, serial measurements were made of heart rate, blood pressure and respiratory rate. In group II, detailed haemodynamic studies were made in patients undergoing diagnostic cardiovascular investigations. These studies included measurement of cardiac output, stroke volume and arterial blood gases. In group III, time from induction to “true recovery” was measured following a single intravenous injection of the drug. This agent produced a stable anaesthetic state in all cases. Anaesthesia was characterized by a rise in respiratory rate and pulse rate with a slight fall in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. A significant fall in Pao2 occurred in those patients breathing air. The mean recovery time in six patients was 24.3 min. CT1341 produced safe and stable anaesthesia in all twenty cases and is worthy of further clinical trial.
Riesgo de transmisión de Trypanosoma cruzi por transfusión de sangre en México

Datos de finales de los anos ochenta indican que 1,6% de la poblacion mexicana estaba infectada por la enfermedad de Chagas y que la transmision de Trypanosoma cruzi por transfusion de sangre ocurria en casi todos los estados, si bien en zonas de diversa extension. El riesgo de transmision por esa via esta poco documentado en Mexico, por lo que en 1994 se realizo una encuesta centinela de 18 bancos de sangre de la Secretaria de Salud, situados en sendos estados. El estudio tuvo como objeto conocer el riesgo de transmision por transfusion de sangre y estimar la prevalencia nacional de infeccion en los candidatos a donantes, para disponer de indicadores generales de la situacion actual de la enfermedad y de la relevancia de ese tipo de transmision. La seleccion de participantes se baso en criterios operativos: todos los centros estatales de transfusion que contaban con la capacidad para tamizar a los donantes de sangre por lo menos durante un ano y los candidatos a donar (n = 64969) que cumplian con los requisitos exigidos por la Norma Oficial Mexicana para la disposicion de sangre humana y derivados con fines terapeuticos. Para el analisis de los resultados, los centros se agruparon segun el flujo migratorio para detectar cualquier posible relacion entre este y la transmision de la enfermedad de Chagas en el pais. Como prueba de tamizaje se uso la hemaglutinacion indirecta con reactivo producido por el Instituto Nacional de Diagnostico y Referencia Epidemiologicos y donado a los bancos de sangre. Los casos positivos se confirmaron mediante la inmunofluorescencia indirecta. Se detectaron 996 personas con resultados positivos, que representan una prevalencia de 1,5% (IC95%: 1,44 a 1,63). La concordancia de los resultados finales entre los laboratorios locales y el laboratorio central presento un indice kappa de 0,87 (IC95%: 0,862 a 0,877). En las ciudades con los indices mas altos de emigracion el riesgo de transmision fue tres veces mayor que en las ciudades receptoras de inmigrantes (razon de posibilidades = 2,82; IC95%: 2,18 a 3,65). Se recomienda ampliar el tamizaje serologico obligatorio en todo Mexico, ya que debido al fenomeno de las migraciones, la definicion de area endemica es inestable.
WOUND HEALING POTENTIAL OF MELIA AZEDARACH L. LEAVES IN ALLOXAN INDUCED DIABETIC RATS

The present study was conducted to evaluate the wound healing effect of Melia azedarach L. leaf extract in alloxan induced diabetic rats. The methanolic leaf extract of Melia azedarach L (2% and 5%) were topically applied and the wound healing potential was evaluated in alloxan induced diabetic rats. The wound healing efficacy was studied by using excision wound model, which was inflicted by cutting away 500 mm 2 of the skin on the anterio–dorsal side of the alloxan induced diabetic rats. Povidone iodine ointment was used as reference standard. Wound healing property, based on wound contraction & percentage of wound contraction was measured and assessed upto 18 days. The topical application of methanolic leaf extract of Melia azedarach L (2% and 5%) had promoted wound healing in diabetic rats. There was significant contraction of wound observed with topical application of methanolic leaf extract of Melia azedarach L in alloxan induced diabetic rats. Further phytochemical studies are required to isolate the active compounds responsible for these pharmacological actions.
Drug addiction prevention: experience of high education institute

This article is represented as a review. An experience of social drug addiction prevention with participation of affiliate of Russian State Social University in Dedovsk city in Moscow region. There are described implemented social programs, including prevention and technologies of social rehabilitation of drug addicted persons as well. Participation of institutes in counteraction to narcotization and drug business becomes actual. Key success in prevention of drug addiction, which become possible with collaboration of high educational institution with municipal power, institutes of civil society and security agencies are described. (Pishchulin V.I., Rogacheva L.I., Fokina L.V., Fadeeva O.M., Novikov R.A., Kolupaev R.V. Drug addiction prevention: experience of high education institute. Life Sci J 2014;11(12):566-569) (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite. com. 110