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Use of Trigger Points Therapy for cervical spondylarthrosis with aggravated symptoms of Varicella-Zoster virus infection - Case Report
Authors: Vutan Ana Maria , Pantea Corina 
Published: August 2020

Abstract

Introduction. There are only few articles in the literature that discuss or present the complications that occur after primary infection with Varicella-Zoster Virus. Most studies present the complications after the virus reactivates in people with shingles. Their approaches shows only the immediate medical perspective and not the intervention on the remaining of sequelae. The varicella-zoster virus can affect both children and adults, and the most effective way to prevent it is to administer the vaccine.

Aim. The purpose of this paper is to present the case of a 28-year-old young male who had a first infection with the Varicella-Zoster virus and he developed a series of symptoms (migraines, vertigo, tinnitus, insomnia, anxiety) that have seriously affected his quality of life.

Method. The Visual Analogue Scale of pain (VAS),Neck Disability Index-Vernon and Mior Cervical Spine Questionnaire (NDI) were used in the case assessment. As established treatment, Trigger Points Therapy, myofascial stretching (15 sessions) and physical therapy (10 sessions) were performed.

Results. Following the initial, intermediate and final evaluation, there was a marked decrease in the value of the VAS scale as well as the value of the DNI questionnaire, which represents the decrease of pain and increase of quality of life.

In conclusion, Trigger Points Therapy and myofascial stretching along with exercise can significantly reduce migraine pain and can help eliminate other symptoms such as tinnitus, vertigo, adynamism, even though, they occurred secondary to a viral infection.
Study regarding the main ways of gaining ball possession in Romanian basketball
Authors: Ionescu Dan , Alexandru Mihai , Gui-Bachner Gabriela , Molcuţ Alin 
Published: August 2020

Abstract

Introduction: In basketball, ball possession can begin and end in many different ways, for example, ball possession may begin with an out-of-bounds, a stolen ball, a rebound etc, and may also end with a throw, a turnover or when the attack time has expired.

Aim: Starting from the working hypothesis that the backboard rebounds represent an important factor in gaining ball possession, we have proposed to identify and analyze the game parameters recorded in the national basketball leagues.

Material and methods: The theoretical documentation included explaining, based on specialized literature, terms related to ball possession. Also, in order to accomplish the purposes of this research, we have used statistical analysis (possession, arithmetic mean, amplitude) and graphical representation. This study focused on all teams participating in the 2019-2020 season of the National Basketball Leagues (16 men’s and 13 women’s teams).

Results: Following the analysis and centralization of the game parameters from the 146 games played in the men’s league and 144 games in the women’s league, we have identified the main ways of gaining ball possession.

Conclusions: Backboard rebounds represent the main way of gaining ball possession (which confirms the hypothesis).
Laterality and general intelligence in children aged 6 – 8 years
Authors: Arseni Nada , Hanţiu Iacob 
Published: August 2020

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the types of laterality and level of general intelligence in primary school children, aged six to eight years.

Methods: The sample consisted of 120 students, both boys and girls. General intelligence was measured using Raven’s Coloured Progressive Matrices (CPM), while laterality was assessed using the Harris Test for lateral dominance.

Results: The results obtained highlight that the dominant type of laterality is RRR - completely right-handed with stably accomplished laterality (81 subjects), followed by RLR - crossed ocular-manual and stably accomplished laterality (29 subjects). The proportion of those with LLL laterality - completely left-handed with stably accomplished laterality is small (4 subjects). In terms of general intelligence, most participants had IQs that can be classified in the category of those with a higher level of intelligence (65 subjects), succeeded by those with a superior medium level (27 subjects).

Conclusion: Identifying the type of laterality and level of intelligence of children participating in physical education and sports classes is needed in order to leverage the intervention on the psychomotor components and to facilitate the process of adaptation of the child to the school environment.
Doğal Koşullarda Elde Edilen Alüminyumun Akkaraman Koçlarında Düşük Dozlarda In Vitro Spermatolojik Parametreler Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: KAYA Abdulkadir , VARIŞLI Ömer , EKİCİ Hüsamettin , KIZIL Sedat Hamdi 
Published: August 2020

Alüminyum doğada en çok bulunan üçüncü element olması kullanım alanını yaygınlaştırmıştır. Ucuz olması, kolay şekil verilebilmesi, ısıya dayanıklılığı ve parlak yüzey yapısı nedeniyle pişirme ürünü olarak kullanımını yaygınlaşmıştır. Bu nedenle alüminyum bazlı fırın tepsileri, folyolar ve çaydanlıklar yaygın olarak kullanılmaktadır. Alüminyumun yüksek ısılara maruz bırakılması yüzeyde kopmalara ve gıdalara alüminyum geçişine neden olmaktadır. Yapılan çalışmada 10 gram alüminyum folyo 1 litre distile su içerisinde 180 °C de 2 saat süreyle tutulmuştur. Böylece normal koşullar altında suya alüminyum geçişi sağlanmıştır. Elde edilen suyun farklı oranlarda buharlaştırılması ile farklı dozlarda alüminyumlu distile su elde edilmiştir. Elde edilen suyun sperm üzerine etkisini incelemek için Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi’ne ait 2 adet akkaraman koçundan elektro-ejakülatör ile elde edilen sperma kullanılmıştır. Distile su ve farklı oranlardaki alüminyumlu su ile PBS solüsyonu hazırlanmıştır. Deney grupları G-1 (kontrol), G-2 (alüminyumlu su) G-3 (%50 konsantre alüminyumlu su) ve G-4 (%75 konsantre alüminyumlu su) olacak şekildedir. Sperma 50x106/ml spermatozoa olarak gruplara eklendi. Gruplar 37 °C de su banyosunda inkubasyona bırakıldı. Tüm gruplar 0, 2, 4, 6. saatlerde motilite, canlılık ve mitokondriyal membran potansiyeli açısından değerlendirildi. Gruplar arasındaki fark istatiksel olarak belirlendi ve gruplar arasında anlamlı bir fark gözlenmedi. Bu çalışma ile alüminyumun düşük dozlarda alımının spermatolojik parametrelere iv vitro olarak doğrudan bir toksik etkisi olmadığı belirlenmiştir. Fakat alüminyumun düşük dozlarda uzun süreli olarak alınmasının toksik etkiye sahip olabileceği değerlendirilmektedir.
Impact of Live Training on Medication Errors in a Community-Based Pharmacy Setting
Authors: Grant Morgan , Remines Jaimie , Nadpara Pramit , Goode Jean-Venable 
Published: August 2020

Objective: To compare community-based pharmacy medication errors before and after a one-hour live interactive training session for both pharmacists and technicians.
Methods: A one group pre-post intervention design study was conducted in 20 community-based pharmacies in a district of a large national community pharmacy chain. A one-hour live, interactive session was developed based on incident reports and medication error trends including medication error definition, ways in which medication errors occur, strategies for mitigating errors, information about human error, and methods and habits to improve patient safety. At least 50% of full-time staff for each of the 20 pharmacies were required to attend a training session between December 1, 2017-January 15, 2018. Participants completed a demographics survey documenting gender, age, credentials, number of years of experience, and years of service with the company. Pharmacies were categorized as low, medium or high volume based on prescription count. Medication errors were compared six months pre- and post-live education session. Data were analyzed using SAS version 9.4.
Results: One hundred and thirty- five errors and 111 errors were reported pre-and post-live training (mean 6.85 and 5.55, p < 0.301), respectively. Nine pharmacies were low, eight medium, and three high volume with the mean number of medication errors reported pre- and post-live training; low 4.33 vs 4.11 p<0.478, medium 9.37 vs 6.87 p<0.443, and high 7.66 vs 6.33 p<0.593, respectively. Sixty pharmacy staff (34 pharmacists, 26 technicians) attended one of the live training sessions; 73% female; most frequently reported age range 35-50 years; 23 Doctor of Pharmacy, 11 Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, and 26 Certified Technician; and average number of years’ experience was 13.6 and average service with the company was 8.6 years.
Conclusions: A live training session for both pharmacists and technicians did not significantly decrease medication errors, but could be incorporated as an element of a medication safety program. It should be considered for implementation in other districts of this large national pharmacy chain as a part of an improved patient safety effort.

Article Type: Original Research
Theoretical and Experimental Study for Corrosion Inhibition of Carbon Steel in Salty and Acidic Media by A New Derivative of Imidazolidine 4-One
Authors: Al-Joborry Nada Mohammed , Kubba Rehab Majed 
Published: August 2020

A new imidazolidine 4-one derivative, of namly 2-[2-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-imidazo [1,2-a] pyridine-3-yl]-3-(4-nitro-phenyl)-imidazolidine-4-one (BPIPNP) was investigated as corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in salty (3.5% NaCl) and acidic (0.5M HCl) solutions using potentiometric polarization measurements. The results revealed that the percentage inhibition efficiencies (%IE) in the salty solution (90.67%) are greater than that in the acidic solution (83.52%). Experimentally, the thermodynamic parameters obtained have supported a physical adsorption mechanism and which followed Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Density Functional Theory (DFT) of quantum mechanical method with B3LYP 6-311++G (2d, 2p) level was used to calculate geometrical structure, physical properties and inhibition efficiency parameters, in vacuum and two solvents (DMSO and H2O), all at the equilibrium geometry. The surface changes of carbon steel were studied using Scanning Electron Microscopy SEM and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) techniques.
Hierarchical Structures Incorporating Carbon and Zeolite to Remove Radioactive Contamination
Authors: Al-Rahmani Altaf A. , Al-Attafi Shireen K. , Al-Nasri Salam K. , Jasim Zuhair W. 
Published: August 2020

Synthesis, characterization and application of hierarchical zeolites are becoming a subject of an increasing interest among scientists and researchers. Hierarchical structures incorporating zeolites possess secondary porosity at meso- and macrolevel to overcome problem of mass transport, which occurs with using conventional zeolites.
In this study, the porous carbon surface was prepared by carbonization of the locally available agricultural waste of the Iraqi Nut shell (NS) using a carbonization method in a tubular furnace at 900ËšC for two hours. Hierarchicalpours structures including zeolite were prepared by the mechanical activation of the carbon surface using ultrasonication with a nanoparticles suspension of ground commercial zeolite type 4A. Zeolite was milled using 0.3-0.4 mm diameter glass balls as grinding media to prepare nanoparticles seeding, which increases the crystallization of the amorphous aluminosilica gel on the modified carbon surface during the hydrothermal method. The Product of the syntheses of zeolite 4A and the hierarchal composite material were characterized using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Nitrogen-Adsorption /desorption isotherms (BET), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDX), and Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) to determine the structure, morphology, surface area, chemical composition, and percentage weight of zeolite on carbon, respectively. The products were applied to remove the radioactive hazardous cesium isotope Cs137 from the radioactive wastewater provided by the destroyed building of Radiochemistry laboratories (RCL) in AL-Tuwaitha Nuclear Site. Gamma spectroscopy system with high purity germanium detector (HPGe) was used to measure the activity concentration for the contamination water before and after the treatment. The results showed that the activity concentration decreased from 4800 Bq/L to 186Bq/L and 100Bq/L using pure zeolite 4A and NSZ.respectively. The results also showed that the composite materials could be used effectively to remove radioactive 137Cs from a real wastewater, with ease of separation and recovery from the solution compared with the pure zeolite 4A.
Electroluminescence of Light- Emitting Organic Semiconductor/ Europium Oxide Nanoparticle Hybrid Junction
Authors: Mohammed Hussein Riyadh , Ibrahim Omar A. 
Published: August 2020

A hybrid nanoparticles light emitting diode (NPs-LED) was fabricated as layers of ITO/TPD:PMMA/ Eu2O3 / Alq3 / Al, by phase segregation method using spin coating technique. The NPs-LED hybrid device emitted light and consisted of three layers in a definite order placed on the transparent conducting oxide as an ITO substrate; the first layer was made of (N, N'-bis (3-methylphenyl) -N, N'-bis (phenyl) benzidine) (TPD) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) polymers combined together. The second layer consisted of Europium (III) oxide (Eu2O3), while the third layer was Alq3, one of the most frequently-used electron transport layers.
The electroluminescence (EL) of NPs-LED was studied with different bias voltages (20, 25 and 30V) at room temperature. Depending on the CIE 1931 color spaces, X the white light was generated at 30V and the green light at 20V. This was achieved by benefitting from the transition between deep levels in the energy gap of Eu2O3 NPs (surface state ) and magnetic dipole transition for Eu+ (5D0-3and5L6 to 7F0-6). The Current â€“ Voltage (I-V) characteristics demonstrated that the current varies with voltage and that the knee voltage value is 5 V. The EL spectrum showed a broad band emission, with a range of 350 - 700 nm. Finally, the correlated color temperature (CCT) was found to be about 7100 to 11500k.
Incorporation of Palm Fiber to Enhance the Mechanical Properties of Epoxy
Authors: Hussein Samah M 
Published: August 2020

In the recent years, the work in composite industry needed new ecofriendly resources to improve the original properties of current materials. Many researches attempted to find alternative additives to be used with the current systems which provide a new material that is environmentally friendly and has better performance than the synthetic counterparts. This paper presents the study of mechanical characteristics, including bending, impact, tensile and hardness tests, of date palm fiber (DPF)/ epoxy composite. The composite plate was constructed by hand-layup technique. The filler content values (wt %) were 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%. Young's modulus, impact strength and hardness were shown to be increased with increasing fiber content. Tensile strength was increased only using 5% and 10%, whereas it was decreased using fiber content.
Hydrochemical Evaluation of Surface and Groundwater in Khan Al-Baghdadi Area, Al- Anbar Province / West of Iraq
Authors: Hussien Sarmad Jamal , Abdulhussein Firas Mudhafar 
Published: August 2020

The hydrochemical study of the surface and groundwater in Khan AL-Baghdadi area included interpretation of physical, chemical and biological properties of 14 wells and 6 surface water samples collected from Euphrates River.. The study covered two periods representing dry and wet periods in October 2018 and April 2019, respectively. The surface water samples were characterized as slightly alkaline, fresh water, excessively mineralized, calcium-chloride type, and hard to very hard class. While the groundwater samples were characterized as slightly alkaline, brackish water, excessively mineralized, calcium-chloride and sodium-chloride type, and hard to very hard class. The assessment of water for irrigation purposes for both water sources in the dry period showed a Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) of no harmful effects, while the Soluble Sodium Percentage (Na%) demonstrated a good irrigation Water Class, except for one well with a permissible irrigation Water Class. While in the wet period, all surface and groundwater samples were of a good irrigation Water Class, except for two wells with permissible irrigation Water Class. In terms of total dissolved solids (TDS) and electrical conductivity (EC), all surface water samples for the two periods were within the permissible limits of irrigation water quality, whereas groundwater samples for the two periods showed unsuitable limits, except for three wells within the permissible limits of irrigation water quality. The microbiological tests showed that all samples of surface and groundwater are classified as clean.
The Relationship Between Infertility and Infection with Clarithromycin Resistant Strain of Helicobacter Pylori in Iraq
Authors: Abid Shiamaa G. , Aboud Rana S. 
Published: August 2020

The relationship between infertility and Helicobacter pylori infection was investigated; samples from thirty-five infertile patients (aged 20-49 years) were collected from Kamal Al-Samaraei hospital , Baghdad, Iraq during the period from the first of February until April 2018. These patients were compared with 10 apparently fertile individuals who served as a control. The study was carried out to detect the DNA of H.pylori in both serum and seminal fluid of male infertile patients and for the control group by Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) technique. The results revealed that there was a significant difference (P<0.01) in the detection of DNA of H.pylori between patients and control groups. thereby the percentage level of H.pylori DNA in serum was 80% and in the seminal fluid was 0 %. As a result, we strongly suggest that the infection with H. pylori plays an important role in male infertility.
Biosorption of Lead and Chromium Ions by Using Penicillium digitatum (Pers.) Sacc. from Industrial Water
Authors: Hussain Sajida Frhan , Khazaal Duaa Sameer , Hatif Zainab Hani 
Published: August 2020

Some microorganisms, including fungi, are characterized by their removal efficiency and reducing the concentrations of heavy metals such as Pb and Cr from industrial water. The present study aims to estimate the efficiency of Penicillium digitatum (Pers.) Sacc. as a low-cost biosorbent in reducing Pb and Cr from industrial water with optimum biosorption conditions (acidity of 1.5 , 4, and 5; temperature of 30 Â°C). The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis was also used for determining the roles of the functional groups in this biosorbent. The results indicated that the highest P. digitatum efficiency values for reducing the levels of Pb and Cr were 84% and 70% , respectively, at pH of 5 after 24 h. However, this efficiency was decreased from 81% to76% at pH values of 4 and 1.5, respectively, for Pb. The removal efficiency for Cr was 56% at pH of 4 after 1h. at 30 Â°C. Also, the FTIR spectra illustrated -CH, -C-N, N-H, and =CO peaks of functional groups that may change as a result of their involvement in the adsorption process of lead and chromium.
Callus Induction and Shoot Formation for Mexican Red Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Pinto Cultivar in Vitro
Authors: Al-Saedi Rasha K. Mohammed , Abdulhalem Ansam G. 
Published: August 2020

The current study aimed to adopt a method for inducing callus cells and regenerating the important common red bean using different types of growth regulators such as N6-benzylaminopurine (BAP), Naphthalene acetic acid (NAA), and Thidiazuron (TDZ). Different types of common bean pinto cultivar explants, such as internodes, cotyledons and roots, were inoculated on Murashige and Skoog medium (MS) provided with different combinations of plant growth regulators, including 1- BAP (5 mg/l) 2-BAP (4.5 mg/l) NAA (0.5 mg/l), 3- BAP (4.5 mg/l), and TDZ (0.1mg/l). Callus was initiated on MS culture medium supplied with 5 mg/l BAP for all explants (internodes, cotyledons, and roots) at 50, 20, and 10% respectively, while adding NAA with 0.5mg/l showed a low percentage of callus (30%) only in the internode explants. Optimum results were obtained by growing the internodes on MS medium with 4.5 mg/l BA and either 0.5 mg/l NAA or 0.1 mg/l TDZ, transplanting the derived shoots into internodes and cotyledons with 70 and 10% respectively. This study concludes that the internodes as explants have the best growth results.
A comparison of the Effects of Lemon Peel -Silver Nanoparticles Versus Brand Toothpastes and Mouthwashes on Staphylococcus Spp. Isolated From Teeth Caries
Authors: Emad Maes , Salama Khadija 
Published: August 2020

Thirty one samples of gum swabs were collected from patients with tooth caries (5-30 years old) from the College of Science (Biology department )- University of Baghdad- Iraq for the period from October 2018 to December 2018. , The samples were transported, after inoculation in a transport media (nutrient broth), to the laboratory of the College of Science and then cultured on mannitol salt agar and blood agar). The isolates belonging to Staphylococcus spp. were identified by biochemical tests and Vitek 2 compact system, while the more antibiotic resistant isolates were identified by using Polymerase Chain Reaction(ï´¾PCR) and sequencing of 16SrRNA . The results showed sharp UV absorption peaks at 330 - 340nm and AFM at 56 nm. Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) results showed that lemon silver nanoparticles (NPs) are spherical in shape. The results also demonstrated that the silver NPs have a higher antibacterial activity with a diameter of inhibition zone that reached 16mm as compared with the common three mouthwash and toothpaste brands (Colgate, Crest and Close up) that had inhibition zone values of 5-8mm.
Rare neurohypophyseal tumor presenting as giant pituitary macroadenoma with cavernous sinus invasion – A case report and review of literature
Authors: Mohan Akhil , Kannoth Prakasan , Unni Chandramohan , Jose Byjo Valiyaveetil , Parambil Rajeev Mandaka , Nandeesh B. N. 
Published: August 2020

Background:
Granular cell tumors (GCTs) of the pituitary are rare tumors of posterior pituitary that can present as giant pituitary macroadenoma due to the slow indolent growth of the tumor. We are reporting this case due to the rarity of GCT and usually these tumors are confined to the suprasellar region since they are arising from the pituitary stalk. GCTs that attain such giant size with cavernous sinus invasion are still rarer.

Case Description:
A 38-year-old female who presented with progressive deterioration of vision and on evaluation by magnetic resonance imaging showed a giant pituitary macroadenoma with bilateral cavernous sinus invasion. The patient underwent pterional craniotomy and near-total excision of the lesion was done due to high vascularity and firmness of the tumor. Histopathology examination of the lesion showed spindle to globular cells with granular cytoplasm and was reported as GCT of the pituitary.

Conclusion:
GCTs are WHO grade1 non-neuroendocrine tumors arising from neurohypophysis and infundibulum. Complete excision is usually difficult due to the high vascularity, firm consistency, and local invasion of the tumor to the cavernous sinus and optic apparatus.