Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Postinterventionelle Kompressionstherapie

Zusammenfassung Einleitung: Nach phlebologischen Operationen oder Interventionen sollen durch eine adäquate Kompressionstherapie postoperative bzw. postinterventionelle Komplikationen wie Thrombophlebitiden, Hämatome, Hyper-pigmentierungen oder Matting reduziert werden. Auch die Lebensqualität beziehungsweise die Zufriedenheit der Patienten soll durch die Anwendung einer Kompressionstherapie steigen. Hinsichtlich der Dauer der Kompressionstherapie nach unkomplizierten Eingriffen existieren jedoch widersprüchliche Angaben. In angloamerikanischen Empfehlungen wird nur noch eine Dauer von einer Woche als notwendig erachtet. Methode: Eine nicht-repräsentative Umfrage wurde unter Mitgliedern der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Phlebologie durchgeführt. Ergebnis: Es zeigten sich deutliche Unterschiede. So wird beispielsweise nach Cross- und Saphenektomie der V. saphena magna mehrheitlich 3 Wochen eine Kompressionstherapie angewendet. Nach endovenöser Therapie oder Sklerosierung von Stammvenen wird mehrheitlich 2–3 Wochen lang therapiert. Dabei wird hauptsächlich ein Kompressionsstrumpf der deutschen Klasse 2 mit einem Druck von 23–32 mmHg angewendet. Schlussfolgerung: Diese Daten stehen in deutlichem Gegensatz zu den Empfehlungen der angloamerikanischen Leitlinien.
Implications of DNA-nanostructures by Hoogsteen-dinucleotides on transcription factor binding

Recent …ndings showed that non-harmonic DNA-nanostructures are formed by Hoogsteen (HG) dinucleotides in vivo. In contrast to Waston-Crick (WC) base pairing, the purine base component is ‡ipped from anti- to syn-conformation. This change consequently alters the width of the DNA-helix, the sizes of minor and major groove and biophysical properties, such as the melting temperature. Three dinucleotides (CA, TG and TA) have been identi…ed that form stable HG conformations. Functional data and structural models imply that transcription factors speci…cally bind DNA-motifs that consist of both HG and WC base pairs - especially at the topological transition between HG and WC dinucleotides. We could show that most know cis-regulatory elements contain at least one HG dinucleotide. In addition, we focused our work on human promoter sequences that encode gene regulatory information within double stranded DNA. We compared oc
Evaluation of Sharps Injuries in a Training and Research Hospital

Objective: In this study, we aimed to assess sharps injuries occuring in a training and research hospital retrospectively and to clarify the current situation in order to reach conclusions and suggestions about the subject. Methods: The data was obtained from the notification forms with 18 questions filled by 124 health workers who were exposed to sharps injuries and applied to the infection control committee unit at the relevant dates. The data was statistically analysed with a p value of <0.05 being considered as significant. Results: At the end of the study, it was found out that 63.7% of the workers exposed to injuries were <30 years old and the average age was 27.9. A statistically significant correlation was found between the relevant age groups and injury prevalence. Injuries in the 16-30 age group were more frequent in clinical services, emergency services and blood sampling unit whereas injuries in >30 age group were mostly observed in clinic services (internal and surgical units) and operating rooms. It was found that hand injuries were the most common and needle sticks were the most frequent (91.1%) cause of injury. Conclusions: The primary way to prevent the sharps injuries is to improve safety and to develop effective employee safety policies. Additionally, taking international measures, regular trainings, reducing staff workload and provision of safe and useful materials can be among the suggestions that can prevent injuries.
White mulberry (Morus alba): A brief phytochemical and pharmacological evaluations account

Different plants are rich source of medicines. Since old days, Ayurveda and other disciplines reported the various pharmacological properties of naturally occurring plants against certain specific diseases. Currently, increasing health concern urged the researchers to revitalize the natural products and to alleviate the diseases without harming the body. In spite of medicinal uses of natural products, health supplements from natural products and their use in diet are gaining importance. Several bioactive constituents in natural products have the ability to protect from degenerative diseases and free radical production. The objective of this review is to unveil the phytochemistry, nutritional profile and pharmacologically active constituents of Morus alba L. The bioactive constituents isolated from M. alba such as leachianone and kuwanon G showed antibacterial activities and 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) showed αglycosidase inhibitors activity. Likewise, M. alba extract and its other compounds usually flavonoids have antioxidant properties by scavenging free radicals and protect many organs from oxidative stress. Anti HIV and chemo-protective activities have also been reported but further research may reveal their exact mode of actions. © 2013 Friends Science Publishers
Effect of Foot Self-Care Behavior According to Severity of Diabetic Neuropathy in Japanese Patients with Diabetes

PURPOSE: Diabetic patients with severe diabetic neuropathy often have hypoesthesia and numbness. This study evaluated foot self-care behavior according to severity of diabetic neuropathy. METHODS: We used a hand-held nerve conduction test device DPN check (HDN-1000, Omron) to evaluate severity of diabetic neuropathy. Foot self-care was evaluated using the Japanese SDSCA (the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities measure). Foot self-care comprised visual inspection, washing, wiping interdigital areas, and checking shoes, and was scored according to the number of days self-care which was performed in the previous week. RESULTS: The study evaluated 103 diabetic patients (age: 65.7 years, diabetes duration: 13.9 years, HbA1c: 7.3%). Total scores (out of 28 points) for self-care behavior according to neuropathy severity were 11.8 (Normal: n = 54), 10.6 (Mild: n = 27), 13.3 (Moderate: n = 17), and 10.8 (Severe: n = 5). Foot self-care scores were low in all groups, with particularly low scores in those with severe neuropathy. However, no statistically significant differences were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Foot self-care is essential in diabetes because lesions are more likely to occur in severe neuropathy. Living alone and the presence of recurrent foot lesions are associated with poor survival prognosis. Accordingly, foot-care intervention must take neuropathy severity and lifestyle factors into account. The severity of diabetic neuropathy must be determined and foot-care intervention should take lifestyle factors into account.
Incidence and clinical characteristics of renal transplanted patients with infection and disease by cytomegalovirus in a transplant center

Introduction: the most important viral infection after renal transplantation is cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. There is a discrepancy between centers and countries in terms of incidence data of infection-disease in this population of patients. Design: an analytical observational study was conducted, taking a retrospective cohort of patients older than 18 years old, kidney transplant recipients of living or cadaveric donors between 2004 and 2015, with at least 6 months of follow-up. Material and methods: non-probability convenience sampling was done; data from the clinical records of the kidney transplant patients were taken, calculating the incidence density of CMV infection-disease and the clinical and demographic characteristics of the patients who presented these pathologies were described. Incidencia y características clínicas de pacientes trasplantados renales con infección y enfermedad por citomegalovirus en un centro de trasplante Incidence and clinical characteristics of renal transplanted patients with infection and disease by cytomegalovirus in a transplant center Kateir Contreras, María José Vargas, Julián Manrique, Paola K. garCía, Martha PatriCia rodríguez, CaMilo alberto gonzález • Bogotá, D.C. (ColomBia) Dra. Kateir Contreras: Internista, Nefróloga, Unidad de Nefrología y Trasplante Renal, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio. Docente Ad Honorem Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Dra. María José Vargas: Fellow Nefrología, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Julián Manrique: Estudiante de Medicina Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Dra. Paola K. García: Jefe Unidad de Nefrología y Trasplante Renal, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio. Profesora Asistente, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Dra. Martha Patricia Rodríguez: Internista, Nefróloga, Unidad de Nefrología y Trasplante Renal, Hospital Universitario de San Ignacio. Profesora Asistente Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Dr. Camilo Alberto González: Internista Nefrólogo, Unidad de Nefrología y Trasplante Renal Hospital Universitario San Ignacio. Docente Ad Honorem Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Bogotá, D.C. (Colombia). Correspondencia: Dra. Kateir Mariel Contreras Villamizar, Bogotá, D.C. (Colombia) E-mail: kamacovi@gmail.com Recibido: 12/XII/2016 Aceptado: 27/IX/2017
Production of fermented probiotic beverages from milk permeate enriched with whey retentate and identification of present lactic acid bacteria

Sažetak U ovom radu istražena je mogucnost primjene bakterijskih sojeva Lactobacillus helveticus M92, Lactobacillus plantarum L4 i Enterococcus faecium L3 za proizvodnju probiotickih napitaka od permeata mlijeka, obogacenih sa 10 % (v/v) retentata sirutke. U prethodnim istraživanjima, u sklopu probiotickog koncepta, definirana su probioticka svojstva navedenih sojeva bakterija mlijecne kiseline. Nakon kntrolirane fermentacije permeata mlijeka obogacenih sa 10 % (v/v) retentata sirutke, probioticki sojevi su proizveli cca 7,4 g/L mlijecne kiseline, pH-vrijednost iznosila je oko 4,7, a broj živih stanica je bio cca 10 8 CFU/mL. Broj živih stanica primijenjenih probiotickih sojeva, identificiranih RAPD (Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA) metodom, održao se na cca 10 7 CFU/ mL tijekom 28 dana cuvanja pri temperaturi od 4 °C. Nadalje, provedena je i spontana fermentacija permeata mlijeka, obogacenog sa 10 % (v/v) retentata sirutke, tijekom koje su izolirane bakterije mlijecne kiseline prisutne u ovim supstratima. Svi bakterijski izolati su brzo zakiselili hranjivu podlogu i pokazali antibakterijsko djelovanje prema odabranim test-mikroorganizmima, sto su važna svojstva potencijalnih starter kultura za fermentaciju mlijecnih proizvoda. Rezultati biokemijskih API testova pokazali su da je rijec o dvije razlicite vrste bakterija mlijecne kiseline koje su identificirane kao Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis i Lactobacillus helveticus. Kljucne rijeci: permeat mlijeka, retentat sirutke, probioticke starter kulure, RAPD, antibakterijska aktivnost
POSITIVE FEEDBACKS TO ANTHROPOGENIC NITROGEN DEPOSITION IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN ALPINE TUNDRA

Increasing deposition of anthropogenic N may detrimentally impact terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Research on the impacts of N deposition has focused primarily on regions with rates > 10 kg N ha-' yr-1, yet lower rates may substantially impact ecosystems with lower biological capacity to sequester the additional inputs of N. Alpine tundra, due to low rates of primary production and soil microbial activity, is susceptible to biotic impacts resulting from high N deposition. Increases in N availability in alpine tundra of the southern Rocky Mountains, which is experiencing elevated rates of N deposition from anthropogenic sources (8-10 kg N ha-' yr1), will lead to changes in plant species composition as a result of competitive displacement. Such changes in plant community structure will have positive feedbacks to rates of N cycling. In moist meadow communities, replacement of the dominant Acomastylis rossii by Deschampsia caespitosa will lead to an eightfold increase in net N mineralization and nitrification rates, which in turn will increase groundwater loss of NO to aquatic ecosystems.
Stress among pregnant women: A systematic review

Introduction: Stress is a complex situation which is genetically determined pattern of response of the human physiology to a challenging situation. Persistent emotional neglect and constant stress response reflects differences in individual behavior, as well as differences in physical strength or general physical condition. Aim: To systematically review the available literature on stress and its adverse effect on pregnant women. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive review from PubMed and CINAHL database was done from 1998 to 2015. Search strategy specific to each database was used. During initial search 43,071 titles were retrieved and after screening 58 articles were selected for eligibility. Finally 14 research articles were selected based on the inclusion criteria. Results: All the 14 studies showed that increased maternal stress was associated with gravidity, gestational age at delivery, monthly family income, prematurity and preterm delivery. The maternal stress present during antenatal period for a long time has adverse effect on foetal and maternal outcomes. Conclusion: Antenatal stress during pregnancy has adverse effect on maternal and foetal outcomes. Hence, maternity healthcare provider should understand the consequences of antenatal stress leading to long term effect. The health care providers can offer educational material as well as conduct programs to improve the maternal and infant health and initiate healthy therapeutic measures for all pregnant women.
The effect of early nutrient restriction on subsequent compensatory growth in market turkeys

75 INTRODUCTION 77 MATERIALS AND METHODS 79 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 82 REFERENCES 97 SECTION III. EFFECT OF SEVERITY OF EARLY PROTEIN RESTRICTION AND REALIMENTATION ON LARGE TURKEY TOMS. 1. PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS AND LEG WEAKNESS 100 ABSTRACT 102
Smartphone-Delivered Peer Physical Activity Counseling Program for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury: Protocol for Development and Pilot Evaluation

Background Leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) is a critical component of a healthy lifestyle for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). However, most individuals are not sufficiently active to accrue health benefits. The Active Living Lifestyles program for individuals with SCI who use manual wheelchairs (ALLWheel) targets important psychological factors that are associated with LTPA uptake and adherence while overcoming some barriers associated with participation restrictions. Objective The goal of the paper is to describe the protocol for the development and evaluation of the ALLWheel program for individuals with SCI who use manual wheelchairs. Methods The first three stages of the Medical Research Council framework for developing and evaluating complex interventions (ie, preclinical, modeling, exploratory) are described. The preclinical phase will consist of scoping and systematic reviews and review of theory. The intervention will be modeled by expert opinions and consensus through focus groups and Delphi surveys with individuals with SCI, clinicians, and community partners. Finally, the feasibility and potential influence of the ALLWheel program on LTPA and psychological outcomes will be evaluated. Results This project is funded by the Craig H Neilsen Foundation, the Fonds de Recherche du Québec–Santé, and the Canadian Disability Participation Project and is currently underway. Conclusions Using peer trainers and mobile phone technology may help to cultivate autonomy-supportive environments that also enhance self-efficacy. Following a framework for developing and evaluating a novel intervention that includes input from stakeholders at all stages will ensure the final product (ie, a replicable intervention) is desirable to knowledge users and ready for evaluation in a randomized controlled trial. If effective, the ALLWheel program has the potential to reach a large number of individuals with SCI to promote LTPA uptake and adherence. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/10798
The Impact of in Intervention Program on Oral Cancer Awareness and Practice of Preventive Behaviors in High-Risk Indigenous Community in Sarawak, Malaysia

Background: Oral cancer is highly prevalent among indigenous people in Sarawak as this population lacks awareness and is known to practice high-risk habits. Aim: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the impact of an educational intervention to improve oral cancer awareness and practice of preventive behavior among high-risk indigenous communities in Sarawak, Malaysia. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was undertaken involving adults in a Bisaya community (with high risk habits) in Limbang, Sarawak. The intervention group received a structured, Health Beliefs Model (HBM) theory-based oral cancer education module, while the control group was exposed to the conventional oral cancer education method during Ministry of Health's community oral cancer and precancer screening program. Face-to-face interviews using a validated structured questionnaire were conducted to obtain baseline information prior to intervention and after one and three months. Descriptive and multivariate statistics were used for analyzing the data using SPSS software. Results: The overall response rate was 99.5%. The final sample comprised of 204 respondents (89 in the control group and 115 in the intervention group). At baseline, 75.1% of respondents had heard about oral cancer, however their in-depth knowledge on risk factors, signs and symptoms and prevention were lacking. The control group had better awareness than the intervention group. Smoking and alcohol drinking were more prevalent in the intervention group, whereas betel quid chewing and practice of mouth self-examination (MSE) were more evident in the control group. At 1-month and 3-month follow-up, there were significantly higher mean scores in all aspects of oral cancer awareness among respondents in the intervention group and these improved levels of awareness were maintained over a period of 1- and 3-months. There were higher proportion of smokers, alcohol drinkers and betel quid chewers in the intervention group who reported quitting their habits or reducing the number of cigarettes smoked per day, frequency of alcohol drinking and betel quid chewing than the control group. The respondents in the intervention group also had significant increase in uptake of MSE and higher proportions who performed it once a month. Conclusion: The structured HBM-based oral cancer health education intervention was shown to have significant impacts on oral cancer knowledge and awareness, cessation and reduction of risk habits and increased the uptake of MSE among respondents in the intervention group of this indigenous community. Therefore, the introduced structured health education intervention is recommended for other communities in Malaysia that practice the same oral cancer risk habits. Considering this indigenous community is of lower socioeconomic status (SES), the introduced intervention could also be extended to other lower SES groups in Malaysia.
LOS BIVALVOS DULCEACUÍCOLAS DE LA RIOJa

The scarce information on the freshwater bivalve diversity of La Rioja province is reviewed. At least six species belonging to three different families are present: Margaritiferidae (Margaritifera auricularia), Unionidae (Anodonta cygnea, Potomida littoralis and Unio mancus) and Sphaeriidae (Pisidium casertanum and Pisidium personatum). New prospections must be done in order to know the real diversity of this group in La Rioja province. Control measures are also recommended to prevent the invasion of the exotic bivalves Corbicula fluminea and Dreissena polymorpha.
Examining the Nutritional Content of Prepackaged Foods and Beverages Marketed to Children in Canada

Banning the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to Canadian children has been suggested as a strategy to combat childhood obesity. This study aimed to characterize the prevalence of marketing to children in a large database of Canadian prepackaged foods and beverages and to examine the nutritional quality of products marketed to children. Marketing to children was largely found in subcategories with products high in sugar, fat and/or sodium, and in some subcategories, products marketed to children were of lower nutritional quality than comparable products without such marketing. A nutrient profiling model classified most children's products as "less healthy". Children's products from companies participating in the voluntary code were not healthier than comparable children's products from non-participating companies. Therefore, these findings suggest that there are limitations in the current voluntary code, as product packaging is not covered, and the products marketed to children through this strategy can be considered unhealthy.
Infertility in the Middle East and North Africa Region: A systematic review with meta-Analysis of prevalence surveys

Infertility is a worldwide health issue with high impact on the individuals involved and the society as a whole. Estimates of infertility are very important to inform social and economic policies. The aim of this systematic literature review is to estimate the prevalence of primary and secondary infertility in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and produce the overall estimate of the different indicators of infertility in MENA region. A systematic search was conducted to identify publications providing data from MENA countries. All titles and abstracts retrieved using this search strategy were managed by Endnote software, duplicates were removed and studies on animals, systematic reviews, and from non-MENA region was removed from the EndNote library. Seven electronic databases and websites were searched for relevant articles and surveys with no language or date restriction on July 2017. Data of prevalence, risk factors, and causes of infertility were extracted from included articles and meta-analyzed to produce the overall effect sizes of the infertility estimates. Eight cross-sectional studies and one World Health Organization report contained the prevalence data from four MENA countries were included in this study. The clinical primary infertility defined as "the failure to become pregnant after 12 months or more of continuous and unprotected sexual intercourse" was estimated in 5 surveys as 3.8% (95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.7–8.4, effect size = −7.564, P = 0.0001), with the total clinical infertility, both primary and secondary infertility, estimate was 17.2% (95% CI = 10.6–26.7, effect size = −5.5, P = 0.0001). Demographic primary infertility was 22.6% (95% CI = 13.4–35.5, effect size = −3.8, P = 0.0001) and demographic total infertility rate was 38.5% (95% CI = 28.8–49.2, effect size = −2.11, P = 0.035). The data extracted suggested, overall, that clinical primary infertility is low at 3.8% and demographic infertility in MENA region is high, at 22.6%.