Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of Dimenhydrinate and Ondansetron Used in Pregnant Rats on Postnatal Morphometric Development

Objective: To determine the effects of dimenhydrinate (DMH) and ondansetron, used as antiemetics during pregnancy, on the length of gestation, maternal weight gain during gestation and postnatal morphometric parameters of pups. Material and Methods: Thirty female Wistar albino rats were used in the study. Three groups comprising 10 rats each were studied: Group 1: control group; Group 2: DMH group; and Group 3: ondansetron group. Rats were impregnated and administered 115 mg/kg/day intramuscular, DMH group, or 10 mg/ kg/day intraperitoneal, ondansetron group. The parameters pertaining to the cranium, thorax and limbs were measured between newborn and adulthood. Results: The increase in mean morphometric parameters during the postnatal period in the DMH group was less than the control group,whereas that in the ondansetron group exceeded the controls (palt;0.05). Moreover, when data obtained between weeks 7 and 11 were analyzed for males and females separately, morphometric parameters increased at a slower rate in the DMH than the control group and morphometric parameters increased at a higher rate in the ondansetron than the control group in either sex (palt;0.05). Conclusion: DMH and ondansetron used during gestation affect weight gain during gestation, and morphometric development of pups during newborn and lactation periods and adulthood.
Mathematical Modelling for Keyhole Surgery Simulations: Spleen Capsule as an Elastic Membrane

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Evaluation and improvement of the psychometric properties of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression using Rasch analysis for applying in Belorusian Population

Introduction: The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D) has not been tested for the psychometric properties in Belarusian population. In this regard conducting psychometric assessment of the HAM-D used in Belarusian population has special importance. The aim of this study was to investigate and improve the psychometric properties of the HAM-D applying in Belarusian population through Rasch analysis. Methods: Data from 551 Belarusian patients with confirmed diagnosis of depression were used in this study. The Partial Credit Model was used in the psychometric analysis. Results: The analysis of item-person map showed disagreement between distributions of person measures and item categories. Only 8 items had appropriate values of Rasch fit-indexes. I have improved the psychometric properties of the HAM-D. Five items with bad values of fit-indexes were recombined into two new items. New items were added to the remaining 8 items with acceptable fit-indexes values and then Rasch analysis was repeated. All items showed adequate construct validity. The person separation index (PSI) for original HAM-D was 2.32. The person reliability was 0.84. Reliability analysis of the final model included 10 items showed higher estimates: the PSI was 3.61, the number of strata rose to 5.14, the person reliability was 0.93. Conclusion: This study revealed that the HAM-D applied in Belarusian population has several psychometric problems. After removing invalid items and changing score rules of bipolar items psychometric properties of the scale were improved. Declaration of Interest: None.
The Health Promoting Role of Occupational Therapy in Primary Health Care: A Reflection and Emergent Vision

This article is grounded in reflections on my experiences as a migrant using occupational therapy knowledge to support resettlement in a new country. As a result of my experiences, I see a gap in primary care service provision that has great potential for occupational therapists. Guided by the literature for health promotion, this article offers an emergent vision. The author proposes that an occupational perspective, at primary health care level, would make a valuable contribution towards maintaining and improving the health, well-being and quality of life for individuals, communities and populations.
PIROPLASMS IN FREE-RANGING BOBCATS AND COUGARS IN THE UNITED STATES: DISTRIBUTION, PREVALENCE, AND INTRASPECIFIC VARIATION by BARBARA C. SHOCK

STATES: DISTRIBUTION, PREVALENCE, AND INTRASPECIFIC VARIATION by BARBARA C. SHOCK (Under the Direction of Michael Yabsley) ABSTRACT Cytauxzoon felis, a tick-borne protozoal parasite (family Theileridae), is the causative agent of cytauxzoonosis in domestic cats in the United States. The parasite was first identified in domestic cats from Missouri, Texas, and Arkansas in the 1970’s and is now common in the southeastern and Midwestern US. The bobcat (Lynx rufus) has been identified as the natural reservoir of C. felis. The overall goal of this project was to better understand the natural history of C. felis in bobcats and cougars (Puma concolor). Based on PCR testing of >700 wild felids, infected bobcats were identified in numerous eastern and central states, with higher prevalence rates being found in states where Amblyomma americanum is present in addition to Dermancentor variabilis. Sequence analysis of internal transcribed spacer (ITS)-1 and ITS-2 regions revealed extensive genetic variation. Interestingly, one bobcat was infected with a Babesia sp. which is the first report in a bobcat.
Fe b 20 18 In-database connected component analysis

We describe a Big Data-practical, SQL-implementable algorithm for efficiently determining connected components for graph data stored in a Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) relational database. The algorithm described is a linear-space, randomised algorithm, always terminating with the correct answer but subject to a stochastic running time, such that for any ǫ > 0 and any input graph G = 〈V,E〉 the algorithm terminates after O(log |V |) SQL queries with probability of at least 1− ǫ, which we show empirically to translate to a quasi-linear runtime in practice. Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Email: harald.boegeholz@monash.edu Monash University and Telstra Corporation, Melbourne, Australia. Email: michael.brand@monash.edu UBS, Zürich, Switzerland. Email: radu-alexandru.todor@ubs.com
Enhancement of Voltage Stability by SVC and TCSC Using Genetic Algorithm

In the recent days, power demand is more than the generation due to huge loads. Hence it is difficult to operate the power system in order to maintain stable power supply. It will lead to major problems like voltage instability and power losses. To overcome these problems, Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) have been implemented in power system. Effective results can be obtained by placing these devices in suitable location. In this paper, the location and the ratings of FACTS devices are optimized using Genetic Algorithm (GA). The main objective is to optimize the location and ratings of FACTS devices by considering the three objectives such as the minimization of Voltage Stability Index (VSI), minimization of power losses and minimization of generation cost. Thyristor controlled series capacitor (TCSC) and Static VAR Compensator (SVC) are considered for this project. Genetic Algorithm (GA) is a an iterative method used to provide an optimal solution by solving multi objective optimization problems. The locations and ratings of SVC and TCSC are optimized in IEEE 14 bus and IEEE 30 bus systems using GA. Simulations are done by using MATLAB software. It is clear from the results that the voltage stability is enhanced well and also there is a reduction in power loss by GA when compared with the conventional method.
Analysis of Asphyxial Deaths Due To Hanging

Violent deaths resulting from asphyxia chiefly includes Hanging. Medico-legal questions likely to arise in case of hanging are mainly, whether the death was caused by hanging was suicidal, homicidal or accidental. Simulated suicidal hanging interferes the investigating process in unnatural deaths. To arrive at conclusion, detailed external examination, internal examination and analysis of samples, plays vital role. Apart from autopsy the ligature material used, place, point of suspension and review of scene of crime may add to the conclusion. Mumbai city it is considered as city of glamour & heart of state and cosmopolitan population. Always with some stress, suicide by hanging is noted in productive age group of youngsters. Present study is conducted at Government Medical College, Mumbai. All cases of alleged history of hanging brought for autopsy examination were studied. After detailed external and internal examination preserved necessary samples. The medico-legal examination records and inquest papers are analyzed. The observations and analysis of the study is presented here.
Title: Associations of objectively measured sedentary behaviour and physical activity with markers of cardio-metabolic health

Aims/hypothesis To examine the associations between objectively measured sedentary time, breaks in sedentary time, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and total physical activity with markers of cardio-metabolic health in a population at a high risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods This study reports data from two ongoing diabetes prevention programmes. Participants at a high risk of type 2 diabetes were recruited from primary care practices located within the East Midlands, United Kingdom, 2010-2011, using either a validated risk score or medical records. Sedentary time (<100counts/min), MVPA ( ≥ 1952counts/min) and total physical activity (counts) were measured using Actigraph GT3X accelerometers (15s epochs). A break was considered as any interruption in sedentary time ( ≥ 100counts/min). Linear regression analysis examined the associations with markers of cardio-metabolic health. Results 878 participants comprising 153 from ‘Project STAND’ (age=32.9±5.6years; female=71.2%) and 725 from ‘Walking Away from Diabetes’ (age=63.7±7.8years; female=35.2%). Following adjustment for various covariates, including MVPA, there were detrimental linear associations of sedentary time with 2-hour plasma glucose (standardised beta co-efficient ( β )) ( β =0.220, p =<0.001), triglycerides ( β =0.206, p =0.001) and HDL cholesterol ( β =-0.123, p =0.029). In contrast, after adjustment for sedentary time, MVPA was significantly inversely associated with BMI ( β =-0.215, p =<0.001) and waist circumference ( β =-0.228, p =<0.001), but not with measured biochemical variables. Breaks in sedentary time were inversely associated with waist circumference ( β =-0.215, p =<0.001) and BMI ( β =-0.151, p =0.001). Total physical activity was of type 2 diabetes mellitus, time spent sedentary is strongly and adversely associated with cardio-metabolic health. Furthermore, sedentary time may be a more important indicator of poor health than MVPA.
Excision of 13 phyllodes bilateral breast tumors in one patient

11584 Background: Phyllodes tumors are rare fibroepithelial breast tumors, classified as benign, borderline, or malignant. The prognosis is favorable, with a local recurrence rate of 15% and distant recurrence of 5–10%. Phyllodes tumors require wide excision with negative margins to prevent recurrence. We report a case of multiple bilateral tumors in one patient, an occurrence not yet reported in the world literature. Methods: The medical records of a patient diagnosed with multiple bilateral phyllodes tumors and fibroadenomas of the breast were reviewed. Results: A 16-year old girl reported the presence of palpable bilateral breast masses over the past few years. An initial ultrasound at age 14 revealed “indeterminate” solid masses. Her family history was significant for a grandmother with premenopausal breast cancer. On exam, she had multiple masses palpable bilaterally, with the largest masses of the right breast measuring 8 cm and 5 cm. The largest mass on the left was approximately 9 cm. No lymphaden.
Síndrome de poliposis mixta hereditaria. Primer reporte en México

OBJECTIVE Report for first time in Mexico a case of hereditary mixed polyposis and review the literature. BACKGROUND The hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome (HMPS) is an uncommon condition, distinguished by presence of a different histological pattern of polyps in digestive tract, clinically manifested by diarrhea, anemia and weight loss. CASE REPORT Male patient, 38 years old, with familiar antecedent (dead sister) with polyps and gastric cancer. With history of a 1 year with bleeding and mucous diarrhea, and weight loss of a 28.6 pounds. Pale at physical examination, without abdominal signs. At blood test with hemoglobin of 9.7 g/dL, and colonoscopy with multiple polyps within colon and rectum, upper endoscopy with a big esophageal polyp and multiple polyps in gastric and duodenal lining smaller than 1 cm. Contrast study of intestine was normal. Histopathologic study of the polyps report mixed pattern of polyps: (hyperplasic-adenomatous, juvenile-adenomatous, adenoma-inflammatory-hyperplasic, hyperplasic-adenomatous with a high degree dysplasia); juvenile in esophagus, and hyperplasic in stomach and duodenum. Patient was undergone to totalproctocolectomy and reconstruction by "J" ileoanal pouch with good outcome, and endoscopic esophageal polypectomy, with actual surveillance.
SZCZEPÓW ESCHERICHIA COLI – KLUCZOWA ROLA ADHEZJI

Escherichia coli is a highly diverse and one of the best characterized bacterial genus. The species comprises many commensal strains, colonizing human and animal intestines, as well as pathogenic strains, which can cause gastrointestinal infections. Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) group strains is the pathotype of diarrheagenic E. coli, which is associated with infant diarrhea. The hallmark of EPEC infections is their ability to produce attaching and effacing (A/E) lesions as a result of intimate bacterial adherence to enterocytes and the translocation of bacterial proteins through type III secretion system. The multifunctional and interdependent properties of the effectors contribute to the host cell disruption. The consequences of EPEC infection are: the reorganization of the host cell cytoskeleton underneath adherent bacteria, inhibition of nutrient and water transport, mitochondrial dysfunctions, weak intestinal inflammation, epithelial barrier function disruption and severe watery diarrhea. Despite the recent knowledge development, the mechanism of EPEC diarrhea is still ambiguous. Due to the absence of a proper animal model, further studies should be conducted in volunteers or at least in primates to determine the underlying mechanisms.
Permasalahan penjadwalan matakuliah merupakan permasalahan yang kompleks. Penjadwalan dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor, seperti ketersediaan jadwal dosen, matakuliah, ketersedian ruang dan waktu yang ada. Dalam penyusunan jadwal sering terjadi bentrok baik bentrok terhadap jadwal dosen maupun bentro

ABSTRAK Permasalahan penjadwalan matakuliah merupakan permasalahan yang kompleks. Penjadwalan dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor, seperti ketersediaan jadwal dosen, matakuliah, ketersedian ruang dan waktu yang ada. Dalam penyusunan jadwal sering terjadi bentrok baik bentrok terhadap jadwal dosen maupun bentrok ruang perkuliahan, sehingga diperlukan persyaratan untuk mengatasinya. Beberapa solusi terhadap penyelesaian permasalahan penjadwalan matakuliah telah banyak dilakukan. Namun, solusi tersebut belum memberikan keberhasilan yang memuaskan, sehingga berbagai upaya perbaikan perlu dilakukan. Dalam penelitian ini, penyelesaian permasalahan penjadwalan dimodelkan ke dalam ruang tiga dimensi. Ketiga dimensi tersebut berturut-turut merepresentasikan dimensi hari, dimensi ketersediaan ruang kuliah, dan dimensi waktu perkuliahan dalam setiap hari. Untuk menentukan urutan penempatan sel-sel ke dalam model ruang tiga dimensi digunakan hibridisasi algoritma genetika dan algoritma koloni semut (AG-AKS). Dalam proses hibridisasi, algoritma genetika (AG) digunakan untuk memaksimalkan pemenuhan batasan yang ada. Di lain pihak, algoritma koloni semut (AKS) digunakan untuk meminimalkan terjadikan bentrok jadwal mengajar dosen, bentrok penggunaan ruang kuliah, dan bentrok pembagian waktu matakuliah dengan bobot lebih dari tiga sks. Berbagai uji coba dilakukan untuk menentukan parameter AG-AKS (seperti jumlah generasi, jumlah populasi, alfa, dan beta) untuk memperoleh hasil penjadwalan yang optimal. Hasil ujicoba menunjukkan bahwa hibridisasi AG-AKS yang dikembangkan dalam penelitian ini mampu menyelesaikan persoalan penjadwalan matakuliah dengan hasil yang memuaskan. Tingkat keberhasilan pemenuhan penjadwalan matakuliah sebesar 82% sampai dengan 97% dapat diperoleh untuk pengujian menggunakan data penjadwalan beberapa semester pada perguruan tinggi negeri. Kualitas keberhasilan tersebut diperoleh menggunakan parameter jumlah generasi di atas 50, jumlah populasi di atas 20, serta nilai alfa dan beta masin-masing sebesar satu.
Estrogen, Physical Activity, and Bone Health

steoporosis is a silent disease in which the loss of bone 0 mass and increased porosity (less density) make the skeleton more fragile. It can progress undetected throughout a lifetime until it results in a bone fracture. An estimated four to six million American women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis (Looker et al., 1997). More than 300,000 people lose their independence and are hospitalized each year as a result of hip fractures; 20 percent of these people die of complications arising from their fractures (Schneider & Guralnik, 1990). The annual cost to the U.S. health care system for hip fractures alone is at least $13.8 billion; it has increased from $7.2 billion since 1984 and has been projected to reach $16 billion by the year 2040 (Cummings, 1996). Optimal bone health is essential in reducing one’s risk for osteoporosis. Prevention of osteoporotic fractures must begin at an early age because even small changes in bone mass during youth can have a meaningful impact on bone health later in life. The primary focus of this article is the integral role of physical activity and estrogen in lifelong bone health.
PedramArgani, etal; Mesothelin is Overexpresse in the Vast Majority of Ductal Adenocarcinomas of Pancreas: Identification of a New Pancreatic Cancer Marker by Serial Analysis of Gene Expression

(51) Int. Cl. CI2N IS/II (2006.01) C07H21/02 (2006.01) AOIN 63/00 (2006.01) CI2O I/68 (2006.01) GOIN33/53 (2006.01) A6 IK3I/7088 (2006.01) A 6LX3L/705 (2006.01) A6 IK 45/06 (2006.01) A6 IK5I/00 (2006.01) (52) U.S. Cl. CPC . A6 IK3I/7088 (2013.01); A61 K3I/7105 (2013.01); A61K 45/06 (2013.01); A61 K5I/00 (2013.01); A61 K 2300/00 (2013.01); Y10T 428/13 (2015.01); Y10S 977/704 (2013.01) USPC . 514/44A: 536/24.5; 424/93.2; 424/450; 977/704; 435/6.1; 435/7.1 (58) Field of Classification Search None See application file for complete search history.
Pratamasunu, Arifin, Yuniarti, Wijaya, Khotimah, dan Navastara — Segmentasi Citra Panoramik Gigi Menggunakan Similaritas antar Gray Level Berdasarkan Index of Fuzziness 83

Image segmentation approach based on fuzzy theory and similarity between gray levels is able to overcome the problem of gray level ambiguity and bad illumination that commonly seen on medical images. However, the segmentation method that determine the initial seeds based on the number of minimal pixels yields an unfavorable results when applied to the image with low contrast. In this study, we proposed a novel image segmentation method that determine the initial seeds based on the maximum value of index of fuzziness. The histogram is divided into three regions based on the center of fuzzy region. Then, the process of measuring the similarity between the gray levels on fuzzy region is started to find the optimal threshold. The performance of the proposed method was tested using dental panoramic images. Performance evaluation is done by calculating the value of Misclassification Error between segmented images and ground truth images. Evaluation results on dental panoramic images show that the proposed method produces better segmented image than Otsu method.
ASSOCIATION FOR CONSUMER RESEARCH

Consumers and companies clash in the marketplace. Rather than adopting a myopic view of the hero-enemy dyad in consumer activism, we investigate the supporting relationships that emerge from and influence activist efforts. We find that consumer campaigns are marked by liminal transitions, relationship fluidity, and community reorientations that facilitate the (trans)formation of relationships in the marketplace.
Open Archive Toulouse Archive Ouverte (OATAO)

Purpose Recent literature has reported that the ]progres-sion risk of Lenke 5 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) during adulthood had been underestimated. Surgery is, therefore, proposed more to young patients with progressive curves. However, choice of the approach and fusion levels remains controversial. The aim of this study was to analyze the inﬂuence of the length of posterior fusion on clinical and radiological outcomes in Lenke 5 AIS. Methods All Lenke 5 AIS operated between 2008 and 2012 were included with a minimum 2-year follow-up. Patients were divided into two groups according to the length of fusion. In the ﬁrst group (selective), the upper instrumented level (UIV) was the upper end vertebra of the main structural curve and distally the fusion was extended to the stable and neutral vertebra, according to Lenke’s classiﬁcation. In the second group (hyperselective), shorter fusions were performed and the number of levels fused depended on the location of the apex of the curve (at maximum, 2 levels above and below, according to Hall’s criteria). Apart from the fusion level selection, the surgical procedure was similar in both groups. Radiological outcomes and SRS-22 scores were reported. Results patients were included (35 selective and 43 hyperselective). The number of levels fused was signiﬁcantly higher in the ﬁrst group (7.8 ± 3 vs 4.3 ± 0.6). None of the patients was fused to L4 in selective group. No correlation was found between length of fusion and complication rate. Eight patients adding-on phenomenon which lower instrumented vertebra (LIV) tilt. In the adding-on group, LIV was located above the last touching vertebra (LTV) in 62.5% of the cases and above the stable vertebra (SV) in 87.5%. Patients in the selective group reported a signiﬁcantly lower score in the SRS function domain. Conclusion Coronal alignment was restored in both groups. Hyperselective posterior fusions can be considered in Lenke 5 AIS, preserving one or two mobile segments, with similar clinical and radiological outcomes. However, selection of the LIV according to SV and LTV need to be accurately analyzed in order to avoid adding-on during follow-up.