bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalltis: Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations
Authors: Pusponegoro Hardiono D. , Passat Jimmy , Abdoerachman M. Hardjono 
Published: February 2019

We reviewed clinical and laboratory findings of 12 cases of Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) hospitalized at our department from 1985 to 1991. All cases were diagnosed and hospitalized at the 2nd stage. The principal clinical manifestations were mental changes, myoclonus, and frequent falls. Other clinical manifestations were ocular changes, involuntary movements, loss of social contact, and spasticity. Diagnosis was based on suppression-burst pattern in EEG and positive antibody titer to measles in serum and cerebrospinal fluid. CT scan was not diagnotic, since it was either normal or showed only non-specific cortical atrophy. Eleven patients (91, 7%) recalled a history of measles in the past. Age of onset of SSPE varied among cases and was difficult to specify precisely due to its subtle nature. None of the cases had been vaccinated against measles.
SSPE is a rare disease, but is almost always fatal with prolonged suffering of the patient. Based on our experience with SSPE patients, we recommend to broaden the immunization programme against measles.
Nutritional Status of the Underfive Children at The Pediatric Ward of Dr. Pirngadi Hospital, Medan
Authors: C. Kaswadharma K. , Arizal Arizal , Hamid Endang D. , Lubis Iskandar Z. , Tarigan Sjarika T. 
Published: February 2019

An observational study on the assesment of nutritional status of the underfive children at the pediatric ward of Dr. Pirngadi hospital, Medan was conducted during February to March 1990.
Nutritional status was determined usi11.g the parameters of Weight/Age (WIA), Weight/Height (WIH) and Mid upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) in accordance with the Seminar on Nutritional Anthropometry 1975.
One-hundred and eighty patients were included in this study, consisting of 115 (67, 6%) children less than one year and 65 (32, 4%) children 1 - 5 years.
According to the Weight/Age parameter there were 46.7% wellnourished children 42.8% with moderate and 10.5% with severe malnutrition on admission, while on discharge they were 48.3%, 42.8% and 8.9% (p > 0.05) respectively.
Weight/Height and Mid upper Arm Circumference parameters also failed to reveal significant differences.
The duration of hospitalization ranged from 1 to 3 0 days (mean 5 days). The most predominant disease was gastroenteritis with dehydration (68.9%).
In 54.4% of patients, breast-feeding had been given until 6 month of age, while supplementary food starting before the age of 2 months was found in 52.2% .
The incidence of undernutrition in underfive children was high.
Clinical Presentation of Measles at the Pediatric Ward in Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan
Authors: Djayusman Mardiana K. , Damanik Margaretha , Miraza Erijana Malik , Hutasoit Charles , Lubis Chairuddin P. 
Published: February 2019

A descriptive study was done on 55 infants and children with measles during January 1988- December 1989. They comprised 1.08% of the total sum of 5075 children hospitalized during that period.
Measles without any complication was found in 5.4% of the subjects, and bronchopneumonia was the most common complication (75%). The highest prevalence was found in the age group of 1-5 years (72.8%).
Most of the cases (98.2%) suffered from mild to severe malnutrition and they had not previously been vaccinated against measles.
Head Circumference Features of Under One Year Old Children at Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan
Authors: Bahtiar Yulitas , Manurung Marisi , Marbun Manihar D. , Lubis Iskandar Z. , Saing Bistok 
Published: February 2019

A descriptive cross sectional study to have normal values of the bead circumference of under one year old children in Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan had been done during january to February 1990. The sample size determined based on formula, was 356 (178 boys and 178 girls). Each sex group was devided proportionally by age in months. Only children with good nutritional status and middle to high socio economic level were included in this study.
The mean value of the head circumference is still in the range of the mean of Nellhaus standard. Tbe Nellhaus standard can be used as a standard of bead circumference of under one year old children at Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan.
NT-proBNP level and left ventricle diameters before and after transcatheter closure of PDA and VSD
Authors: Kusmira Devy , Nova Ria , Bakri Achirul 
Published: February 2019

Background Amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels before and after transcatheter closure may correlate with changes in left ventricular internal diameter end diastole (LVIDd) and end systole (LVIDs). Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) are structural abnormalities which effects cardiac hypertrophy. Cardiac muscle stretching decreases after closure, followed by reduced left ventricle diameters and decreased NT-proBNP levels.
Objective To analyze for possible correlations between NT-proBNP levels and left ventricle diameters before and after transcatheter closure.
Methods Subjects were PDA and VSD patients who underwent transcatheter closure in the Pediatrics Department of dr. Moh Hoesin Hospital, Palembang, South Sumatera, from May 2016 to March 2017. Measurement of NT-proBNP levels and echocardiography were performed before closure, as well as one and three months after closure.
Results There were 34 subjects (15 girls) with median age of 91.5 months. Median NT-proBNP levels were significantly reduced after closure: before closure 111.7pg/mL, one month after closure 62pg/mL, and three months after closure 39 pg/mL (P<0.05). Median LVIDd and LVIDs were also significantly reduced after closure [LVIDd: 39.5mm before, 34.5mm one mo after, and 32.5mm 3 mo after (P<0.05); LVIDs: 23.9mm before, 20.5mm 1 mo after, and 20.0mm 3 mo after (P<0.05)]. At one month after closure, there was a moderate positive correlation between NT-proBNP levels and LVIDd (r=0.432; P=0.011), but no correlation with LVIDs (r=0.287; P=0.100). At three months after closure, there was a significant moderate positive correlation between changes of NT-proBNP levels and changes of LVIDd (r=0.459; P=0.006), as well as LVIDs (r=0.563; P=0.001).
Conclusion In pediatric PDA and VSD patients, NT-proBNP levels have a significant positive correlation with diastolic and systolic left ventricle diameters at three months after closure. Decreased NT-proBNP levels may be considered as a marker of closure effectiveness.
Oxidative stress in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia before and after phototherapy: malondialdehyde and catalase activity
Authors: Putra Putu Junara , Rohsiswatmo Rinawati , Wahidiyat Pustika Amalia 
Published: February 2019

Background Phototherapy is used to treat neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, but is currently thought to cause photodynamic stress and can induce lipid peroxidation. There is increasing evidence that many severe diseases of the neonates are caused by oxidative injury and lipid peroxidation. In the present communique, we review the oxidative succeptibility of the neonate and the evidence now available that phototherapy induces oxidative stress. Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a metabolic product of free radicals. Catalase is a antioxidant that binds free radicals.
Objective To compare the levels of oxidants and antioxidants before and after phototherapy in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia.
Methods This pretest-posttest control group study was conducted in Sanglah Hospital, Bali from November 2016 to April 2017. Thirty babies with gestational age ≥35 weeks and hyperbilirubinemia with total bilirubin levels requiring phototherapy were included in this study. The MDA levels and catalase activity were measured before and after 24 hours of phototherapy.
Results Comparative analysis using paired T-test showed a significant increase of malondialdehyde level, with mean MDA 23.73 (SD 8.20) nmol/mL before and 53.05 (SD 10.18) nmol/mL after phototherapy (P<0.001). However, catalase activity significantly decreased from of 72.33 (SD 10.63) kU/L before phototherapy to 44.85 (SD 14.79) kU/L after phototherapy (P<0.001). The MDA level had a significant, negative association with catalase activity after phototherapy (r =-0.4; P=0.028).
Conclusion Neonates with hyperbilirubinemia are found to have increased oxidative stress after phototherapy, as indicated by increased MDA levels and decreased CAT activity after 24 hours of phototherapy.
Sepsis calculator to support antibiotic stewardship in early-onset neonatal sepsis: a meta-analysis
Authors: Rohsiswatmo Rinawati , Hikmahrachim Hardya Gustada , Nadobudskaya Dinarda Ulf , Anjani Sonia Miyajima , You Albert 
Published: February 2019

Background Establishing a diagnosis of neonatal sepsis is difficult. As such, appropriate timing of antibiotic therapy remains the biggest challenge. As a consequence of non-definitive diagnoses, inappropriate antibiotic administration is common. Recently, a sepsis calculator to estimate risk of early-onset sepsis (EOS) based on both maternal risk factors and infants’ clinical presentation was established.
Objective To determine the impact of the sepsis calculator in daily clinical settings, especially with regards to antibiotic usage.
Methods A literature search of Pubmed, EBSCO, Embase, and Scopus database from January 2011 (after sepsis calculator was established) to June 2018 was performed. We included observational studies that compared the sepsis calculator to recent neonatal sepsis guidelines in terms of antibiotic administration, blood culture, and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The literature search, validation study, and assessment risk of bias were done independently by our four authors, while the first author did the statistical analysis.
Results Of the 35 studies identified, 5 cohort studies met the criteria, with a total sample size of 18,352 infants from various countries. We developed a fixed-effect meta analysis of the data. The use of the sepsis calculator significantly reduced inappropriate use of antibiotics [RR 0.46; 95%CI 0.41 to 0.51; z=13.57; P<0.001], blood culture sampling [RR 0.46; 95%CI 0.40 to 0.52; z=12.11; P<0.001), and higher neonatal care level admissions [RR 0.68; 95%CI 0.59 to 0.78); z=5.47; P<0.001). No safety issues were reported from studies using the sepsis calculator.
Conclusion The new EOS risk estimation using a neonatal sepsis calculator is an easy, effective, and safe tool to improve appropriate antibiotic use and outcomes. This calculator is ready to be implemented in all levels of neonatal care units.
Impact of malnutrition on febrile neutropenia in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia during induction phase chemotherapy
Authors: Agnes Marshalla , Widjajanto Pudjo Hagung , Damayanti Wahyu 
Published: February 2019

Background Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common malignancy in children and adolescents. Febrile Neutropenia (FN) is a medical emergency on ALL that often leads to death. Nutrition status assessment on ALL patient is important because malnutrition can reduce the tolerance of chemotherapy, increase incidence of infection and decrease survival rate.
Objectives To assess malnutrition as a risk factor for FN in children with ALL.
Methods This case-control study was performed at Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta on patients aged 1 month to 18 years diagnosed with ALL and undergoing induction phase chemotherapy between January 2013 and December 2015. The case and control subjects were children with and without FN, respectively. Febrile neutropenia was confirmed by patients temperature above 38ºC at one measurement and a peripheral neutrophil count of less than 1,000/mm3. Malnutrition was defined as body weight-for-height was between -2 and <-3 standard deviation. Subjects were included using simple random sampling.
Result Bivariate analysis showed a significant correlation between malnutrition and FN (OR 2.62; 95%CI 1.07 to 6.45; P=0.03). However, there was no inverse correlation between socioeconomic status and FN (OR 1.1; 95%CI 0.42 to 2.41; P=0.83). There was no correlation between nutritional status and duration of FN (P= 0.48).
Conclusion Malnutrition is a risk factor for FN in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Congenital heart disease in children with Down syndrome in Afghanistan
Authors: Sharifi Abdul Muhib , Mansoor Abdul Rashid , Ibrahimi M. Akbar , Wali Abdul , Wali Wali , Ekram Khesrow 
Published: February 2019

Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is frequently cited as the main cause of death in the pediatric Down syndrome (DS) population. The prevalence and spectrum of CHD patterns in DS varies widely worldwide; this variation could be due to sociodemographic, genetic, and/or geographic factors.
Objective To verify the prevalence, pattern, and frequency distribution of CHD in children with Down syndrome.
Methods A three-year retrospective study was conducted in children aged 0-14 years with Down syndrome who underwent echocardiography for possible CHD from January 2014 to December 2016, based on the Pediatric Unit CHD Registry of the Cardiac Research Institute, Kabul Medical University. Clinical, echocardiographic, and outcome data were collected and sorted according to confirmation of the syndrome and echocardiography result.
Results During the three-year study period, 420 DS patients were identified, 286 (68%) of whom had CHDs. The prevalence of isolated and multiple CHD in the 420 children with DS were 38% (160 patients) and 30% (126 patients), respectively. Ventricular septal defect (23%) and atrial septal defect (16.4%) were the most common isolated defects. The combination of VSD and ASD (19.9%) were the most frequent multiple CHDs. The most common associations of CHD were VSD + ASD (19.9%) and VSD + PDA (9%).
Conclusion A high prevalence of CHDs was noted in children with Down syndrome. VSD and ASD are the most commonly diagnosed isolated CHDs in our study. ASD + VSD is the most common multiple CHD pairing. To our knowledge, this is the first extensive study in Afghanistan to demonstrate the pattern and prevalence of CHD associated with Down syndrome.
Contact Structures of Sasaki Type and Their Associated Moduli
Authors: Boyer Charles P. 
Published: February 2019

Abstract This article is based on a talk at the RIEMain in Contact conference in Cagliari, Italy in honor of the 78th birthday of David Blair one of the founders of modern Riemannian contact geometry. The present article is a survey of a special type of Riemannian contact structure known as Sasakian geometry. An ultimate goal of this survey is to understand the moduli of classes of Sasakian structures as well as the moduli of extremal and constant scalar curvature Sasaki metrics, and in particular the moduli of Sasaki-Einstein metrics.
The crystal structure of dichloroido(1,3-bis(2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-1H-3l4-imidazol-2-yl)(2-methyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-κN)palladium(IV)-water (1/1), C23H29Cl2N3O2Pd
Authors: Sun Kai-Xin , Wu Xiang-Ting , Li Guo-Xing 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
C23H29Cl2N3O2Pd, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 8.7287(6) Å, b = 31.5431(18) Å, c = 9.5605(6) Å, β = 108.893(2)°, V = 2490.5(3) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0438, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1033, T = 293(2) K.
The effect of PbS nanocrystal additives on the charge transfer state recombination in a bulk heterojunction blend
Authors: Abdu-Aguye Mustapha , Protesescu Loredana , Dirin Dmitry N. , Kovalenko Maksym V. , Loi Maria Antonietta 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
A persistent limitation of organic semiconductors is their low dielectric constant єr, which limits the performance of bulk heterojunction (BHJ) solar cells. One way to increase єr is to employ high-єr additives, such as PbS nanocrystals (QDs) to BHJ blends. In this work, we use the recombination of the interfacial charge transfer (CT) state as a means to study the effects of PbS nanocrystals on blends of a narrow bandgap copolymer: poly[2,6-(4,4-bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-4H-cyclopenta[2,1- b;3,4-b′]dithiophene)-alt-4,7-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazole)] (PCPDTBT), and phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM). We show that at low dilution levels (0.25% - 0.75% by weight), there is a decrease in the relative weight of the CT recombination lifetime (longer decay component); suggesting that there is an increase in the local єr of the ternary blend.
Human, not too Human: Technology, Rites, and Identity
Authors: Operto Stefania 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
In the social sciences, the term “rite” identifies a set of practices and knowledge that contribute to forming the cultural models of a given society and has the aim of transmitting values and norms, institutionalization of roles, recognition of identity and social cohesion. This article examines the relationship between technology and ritual and the transformations in society resulting from the diffusion of new technologies. Technological progress is not a novelty in human development; though it is the first time in the history of humanity that technology has pervaded the lives of individuals and their relationships. The analyses conducted seem to show that the ritual is not intended to disappear but to change; to change forms and places. Postmodern societies have undergone profound modifications, but the conceptual category of ritual continues to be applicable to many human behaviors and it would be a mistake to support the idea that rituals are weakening.
Application of “PolySwitch” fuses for the limitation of current overloads in photovoltaic systems of solar arrays
Authors: Ivanchenko A. V. , Tonkoshkur A. S. , Mazurik S. V. 
Published: February 2019

The results of experimental study of the transformation of the light current-voltage and volt-watt characteristics for the parallel connections of photovoltaic modules when using “PolySwitch” polymer resettable fuses are given. The conditions for selecting such fuses which allow their correctly triggering and minimize the current overload are formulated and experimentally verified. It is established that if resettable fuses are connected in series to the circuits of all photovoltaic modules, which are connected in parallel thus forming a unit, this prevents such a situation as the complete loss of electrical energy generated by this unit due to the short circuit of one of its modules. At the fuse triggering the total power loss of the unit of parallelly connected photovoltaic modules is mainly determined by the decrease of its current by the amount that is equal to the current of the disconnected photovoltaic module.
Caveolák szerepe a szürke hályog képződésében: humán szemlencse epithelsejtjeinek vizsgálata
Authors: Magyar Márton , Zsiros Viktória , L. Kiss Anna , Nagy Zoltán Zsolt , Szepessy Zsuzsanna 
Published: February 2019

Abstract: Inrtoduction: Caveolae are flask shaped with 50–100 nm size, non-clathrin associated invaginations of the plasmamembrane. The main membrane protein of the structures is caveolin-1. Caveolae play an important role in numerous cellular functions including vesicular transport and cell-cycle regulation, and create platforms for classical and alternative signaling pathways. According to international studies, caveolae may influence the physiology and pathology of lens epithelial cells. Aim: The aim of the study was to examine and compare the morphology of caveolae and the immunohistochemical difference of caveolin-1 in control (myopic and hyperopic) lens epithelial cells and human lens epithelial cells affected by cataract. Authors investigated whether caveolae might have a role in cataractogenesis. Method: Anterior lens capsules were obtained by capsulorhexis during surgery of senile cataract and refractive surgery of the clear lens. Ultra-fine sections have been studied by transmission electron microscopy, and semi-fine samples were labelled for immunohistochemistry with polyclonal caveolin-1 and cavin-1 antibodies. Results: By immunohistochemistry, in the control group, significant caveolin-1 label with low cavin-1 signal were measured in the lens epithelial cells. In the cataract group high cavin-1 and caveolin-1 expression was detected. In the control group, caveolae were not observed, but in the lens epithelial cells with cataract, increased number of caveolae have been detected by electron microscopy. Conclusions: For the development and maintenance of the specific caveolae shape, caveolin-1 is needed to be accompanied by cavin-1. Therefore, it is presumable that the increased expression of cavin-1 could explain the higher number of caveolae in the cataract group. These results might suggest that caveolae might play a role in cataractogenesis. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(8): 300–308.
CONTRIBUTE TO STUDY ON CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF DESMODIUM GANGETICUM (L.) DC. OF VIETNAM
Authors: Ha Le Minh , Phuong Ngo Thi , Huyen Do Thi Thanh , Ngoc Duong Bich , Nguyet Nguyen Minh , Anh Nguyen Tuan , Dat Nguyen Tien , Long Pham Quoc 
Published: February 2019

From the ethyl acetate extract of the leaves of Desmodium gangeticum collected in Me Linh, Ha Noi, we isolated 5 compounds including luteolin (1), luteolin tetramethyl ether (2), N,N-dimethyl tetradecane-1-amin (3), D-pinitol (4) and stigmasterol (5). In which, luteolin (1) was isolated from Desmodium gangeticum for the first time, luteolin tetramethyl ether (2) and N,N-dimethyl tetradecane-1-amin (3) were first isolated from genus Desmodium. Their structures were determined by 1D and 2D NMR spectra.
SYNTHESIS AND ELECTROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF POROUS CNTs-FERRITE HYBRID NANOSTRUCTURES FOR SUPERCAPACITOR
Authors: Lu Le Trong , Tam Le Thi Thanh , Tung Doan Thanh , Dung Ngo Thanh , Dung Hoang Tran , Dung Nguyen Tuan , Minh Phan Ngoc , Hong Phan Ngoc 
Published: February 2019

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-ferrites hybrid nanomaterials have attracted extensive research interest owing to their large specific surfae area, high electrical, thermal conductiviy and outstanding electrochemical properties, which are widely investigated for energy conversion and storage devices. Regular syntheses rely mainly on the in situ growth of ferrite nanoparticles (NPs) in the presence of the preformed CNTs. It is very challenging to control the composition and morphology of the individual components, and to scale-up the synthesis. In this work, ferrite NPs were prepared by solvothermal method. Porous (3D) CNTs-ferrites hybrid aerogels were fabricated by using freeze gelation method. The results indicate that the obtained 3D CNTs-ferrites aerogels were very porous, highly electrical conductive and have good electrochemical properties.
New record of the genus Brulleia Szépligeti, 1904 (<i> Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Helconinae </i>), with description of three new species from VietNam
Authors: Long Khuat Dang , Hoa Dang Thi , Nga Cao Thi Quynh 
Published: February 2019

The genus Brulleia Szépligeti, 1904 was recorded for the first time in Vietnam, three new species, namely Brulleia flavosoma Long, sp. n.; B. mellicrus Long, sp. n. and B. nigrisoma Long, sp. n., were descripbed and illustrated. A key to Brulleia species from Vietnam is provided. The checklist of the already known species of the genus Brulleia is also given.
Usage of autologous pericardium as an alternative carotid patch in concomitant carotid endarterectomy and coronary artery by-pass graft surgery
Authors: BAŞAR Veysel , HANÇER Hakan 
Published: February 2019

Carotid artery stenosis is
one of the main causes for ischemic stroke. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is one
of the two major treatment options for carotid artery stenosis. At the ending
phase of the surgery, arteriotomy closure could be performed with primary
suturing and also either with synthetic (PTFE and Dacron) or autologous
(saphenous and neck veins) grafts. In this case-report; we aimed to present four
seperate cases in which we used autologous pericardium as a patch-graft for
carotid arteriotomy closure in concomitant
CEA and coronary artery by-pass graft surgery in consequence of graft
absence.