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The Effect of Slaughter Age and the Diet in the Final Growth Phase of Poulards on Productivity and Meat Quality
Authors: Krawczyk Józefa , Obrzut Joanna , Świątkiewicz Sylwester , Calik Jolanta 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
The aim of the studies was to evaluate the effect of the diet in the final growth phase and slaughter age of poulards on productivity, dressing percentage, carcass colour and physicochemical properties of meat. The studies were conducted on 78 hybrids obtained by crossing Ross 308 broiler roosters with Rhode Island Red (R-11) dual-purpose laying hens (♂Ross 308 × ♀R-11). Birds were assigned to 3 groups: control group (K) fed starter, grower and finisher diets without addition of dairy products, experimental group S offered a finisher diet supplemented with 4% whey, and experimental group M receiving 4% milk powder supplement in the final growth phase. Spaying procedure was carried out at 8 weeks of age. Poulards were slaughtered at 18 and 20 weeks of age. The studies showed that by using hybrids of dual-purpose hens with broiler roosters for production of poulards, rearing period could be shortened to 18 weeks, and the obtained meat had comparable or even better quality traits compared with poulards slaughtered at 20 weeks of age. Supplementation of poulard diet with 4% whey or milk powder in the final growth phase had a beneficial effect mostly on improvement of sensory properties of meat. There were not many significant differences in meat quality between poulards fed the diet supplemented with milk and whey but instead there were differences between these groups and the control group fed the diet without these additives.
Cystic fibrosis related diabetes
Authors: Pop Liviu-Laurențiu , Dediu Mihaela , Velea Iulian , Mogoi Mirela , Ciuca Ioana M. 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD) is a redoubtable complication associated to cystic fibrosis, with an increasing frequency, directly proportional to children life expectancy. Although this complication has similar features with DM type 1 and some with type 2, the evolution and even the response to insulin therapy is different. It is also possible that other factors to influence the CFRD clinical expression and subsequently the disease evolution. Since its 1t diagnosis was associated with more frequent pulmonary exacerbations and with the deterioration of the respiratory status, therefore CFRD must be early and correctly diagnosed and managed. The aim of this paper is to present an overview of the recent updates and recommendations regarding this important CF complication.
Evolution of Acinetobacter baumannii infections and antimicrobial resistance. A review
Authors: Popovici Sonia Elena , Bedreag Ovidiu Horea , Sandesc Dorel 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
The emergence of multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter spp involved in hospital-acquired infections, once considered an easily treatable pathogen, is troublesome and an immense burden for the modern medical systems worldwide. In the last 20 years the medical community recorded an increase in the incidence and severity of these infections as therapeutic means tend to be less and less effective on these strains. The ability of these bacteria to rapidly develop resistance to antimicrobial agents by continuously changing and adapting their mechanisms, their ability to survive for long periods of time in the hospital environment and the multitude of transmission possibilities raises serious issues regarding the management of these complex infections. The future lies in developing new and targeted methods for the early diagnosis of A. baumannii, as well as in the judicious use of antimicrobial drugs. This review details the evolution of the pathogenicity of this microorganism, together with the changes that appeared in resistance mechanisms and the advancements in molecular testing for the early detection of infection.
Pharmacological therapies for acute respiratory distress syndrome
Authors: Ivaşcu Robert , Torsin Ligia , Morlova Darius , Stanca Alina , Neguţu Mihai , Negoiţă Silvius , Duţu Mădălina 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has no specific treatment, the only effective therapy currently being limited to minimizing potentially harmful ventilation and avoiding a positive fluid balance. These treatments could not be completely effective in severe disease and several measures must be undertaken simultaneously, including pharmacological therapies aimed at correcting the etiology or targeting the pathogenesis. In this review article we provide update on pharmacological therapies in ARDS, showing their effect on outcome in recent trials.
Molecular characterization and Immunodiagnostic potential of various antigenic proteins of Fasciola gigantica species isolated from sheep of North West Himalayan Region
Authors: Dar J. S. , Ganai B. A. , Shahardar R. A. , Zargar U. R. 
Published: May 2019

Summary
The control of the digenetic trematode Fasciola gigantica has been the major challenge in both cattle and small ruminants as there is a paucity of an effective and commercial vaccine. Thus, the accurate identification and prepatent diagnosis of F. gigantica is an essential prerequisite for its successful prevention and control. In the present study, the morphologically identified specimens isolated from the liver and bile ducts of sheep (Ovis aries) were validated through molecular data. The sequence analysis of ITS-2 of our isolates showed high degree of similarity with F. gigantica and F. hepatica using BLAST function of NCBI. The phylogenetic analysis of our isolates showed a close relationship with previously described F. gigantica and F. hepatica isolates from different countries. The antigenic profile of somatic and E/S antigens of F. gigantica were revealed by SDS–PAGE and immunoblotting using sera from sheep naturally infected with F. gigantica. By SDS-PAGE, 20 distinct bands were revealed from crude somatic fraction. Immunoblotting analysis of these proteins with positive sera exhibited 8 sero-reactive bands ranging from 14 to 97 kDa. Among these 38 and 44 kDa bands were quite specific with high diagnostic specificity and sensitivity. The E/S fraction comprised 7 distinct bands, as revealed by SDS-PAGE analysis. Immunoblotting analysis of these proteins with positive sera exhibited 6 antigenic bands ranging from 23 – 54 kDa. Among these 27 and 33 kDa were found to be quite specific with high diagnostic specificity and sensitivity. The present study concludes that the protein bands of 38 and 44 kDa in somatic fraction and 27 and 33 kDa in E/S fraction can be used for the immunodiagnostic purpose for this economically important parasite, which may also entice further studies regarding their vaccine potential.
Preliminary evidence for the occurrence of β-tubulin isotype 3 polymorphisms in Fasciola hepatica isolates in cattle and sheep in Turkey
Authors: Canakoglu S. Sadet , Simsek S. , Balkaya I. , Kilinc S. Gunyakti 
Published: May 2019

Summary
Fasciolosis caused by Fasciola hepatica is a common parasitic disease of livestock especially sheep and cattle. In this study molecular characterization of β-tubulin isotype 3 gene in Fasciola hepatica isolates from cattle and sheep in Turkey was carried out. For this purpose a total of 80 adult Fasciola hepatica isolates were collected from 20 sheep and 20 cattle in Kayseri and Erzurum provinces. PCR-RFLP was performed on β-tubulin isotype 3 gene and MboII revealed two fragments of approximately 350 bp and 390 bp, whereas HphI enzyme yielded 210, 340 and 540 bp bands, HindII yielded 380 and 450 bp bands in all samples. A total of 80 isolates were tested by SSCP and all of them presented the same band profiles. Six samples (4 sheep and 2 cattle) were randomly selected and DNA sequence of a 935 bp coding fragment of β-tubulin isotype 3 was performed. Sheep samples were more polymorphic than the cattle. This β-tubulin isotype 3 gene polymorphism of F.hepatica isolates from sheep and cattle of two distinct geographical areas of Turkey have been investigated for the first time.
Interventional Treatment of Cardiac Emergencies in Children with Congenital Heart Diseases
Authors: Cinteza Eliza Elena , Nicolescu Alin Marcel , Filip Cristina , Nicolae Georgiana , Duica Gabriela , Grigore Cosmin Alexandru , Mahmoud Hyam 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Cardiac emergencies in children represent an extremely important issue in medical practice. In general, interventional treatment could be optional in many situations, however it can be indicated in emergency conditions. There are many diseases at pediatric age that can benefit from interventional treatment, thus reducing the surgical risks and subsequent complications. Balloon atrioseptostomy, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure, percutaneous or hybrid closure of a ventricular septal defect, pulmonary or aortic valvuloplasty, balloon angioplasty for aortic coarctation, implantation of a stent for coarctation of the aorta, for severe stenosis of the infundibulum of the right ventricle, or for PDA correction are among the procedures that can be performed in emergency situations. This review aims to present the current state of the art in the field of pediatric interventional cardiology.
Classification of Water Quality of Banat Watercourses in Serbia for the Needs of Irrigation
Authors: Ilić Milica , Vranešević Milica , Bezdan Atila , Blagojević Boško 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
The composition of water used for irrigation has a significant impact on the production characteristics of the land, yield and irrigation equipment, and therefore its analysis, or assessment of the usability of irrigation water is very important. In this paper, the potential impact of the waters of the Banat watercourses of Moravica, Karaš and Nera is assessed on the basis of monthly water samples from the measuring stations of Vatin, Dobričevo and Kusić, for the period of April-September from the year 2007 to 2017. The assessment was carried out using the classification of irrigation water: FAO, USLL and water categorization according to Nejgebauer, and the Serbian Water Quality Index (SWQI). For the needs of these classifications, a total of 20 water parameters were analyzed: quality, physical, chemical and biological parameters. According to all the classifications, the analyzed watercourses can be a good source of water for irrigation in terms of its quality, but with control and appropriate measures, in particular, the presence of bicarbonate, but also the ratio of Na+ to Ca2+ and Mg2+.
Cardinality Estimators do not Preserve Privacy
Authors: Desfontaines Damien , Lochbihler Andreas , Basin David 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Cardinality estimators like HyperLogLog are sketching algorithms that estimate the number of distinct elements in a large multiset. Their use in privacy-sensitive contexts raises the question of whether they leak private information. In particular, can they provide any privacy guarantees while preserving their strong aggregation properties?
We formulate an abstract notion of cardinality estimators, that captures this aggregation requirement: one can merge sketches without losing precision. We propose an attacker model and a corresponding privacy definition, strictly weaker than differential privacy: we assume that the attacker has no prior knowledge of the data. We then show that if a cardinality estimator satisfies this definition, then it cannot have a reasonable level of accuracy. We prove similar results for weaker versions of our definition, a nd a nalyze t he p rivacy o f existing algorithms, showing that their average privacy loss is significant, e ven f or m ultisets w ith l arge cardinalities. We conclude that strong aggregation requirements are incompatible with any reasonable definition o f privacy, and that cardinality estimators should be considered as sensitive as raw data. We also propose risk mitigation strategies for their real-world applications.
4 Years of EU Cookie Law: Results and Lessons Learned
Authors: Trevisan Martino , Traverso Stefano , Bassi Eleonora , Mellia Marco 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Personalized advertisement has changed the web. It lets websites monetize the content they offer. The downside is the continuous collection of personal information with significant threats to personal privacy. In 2002, the European Union (EU) introduced a first set of regulations on the use of online tracking technologies. It aimed, among other things, to make online tracking mechanisms explicit to increase privacy awareness among users.
Amended in 2009, the EU Directive mandates websites to ask for informed consent before using any kind of profiling technology, e.g., cookies. Since 2013, the ePrivacy Directive became mandatory, and each EU Member State transposed it in national legislation. Since then, most of European websites embed a “Cookie Bar”, the most visible effect of the regulation.
In this paper, we run a large-scale measurement campaign to check the current implementation status of the EU cookie directive. For this, we use CookieCheck, a simple tool to automatically verify legislation violations. Results depict a shady picture: 49 % of websites do not respect the Directive and install profiling cookies before any user’s consent is given.
Beside presenting a detailed picture, this paper casts lights on the difficulty of legislator attempts to regulate the troubled marriage between ad-supported web services and their users. In this picture, online privacy seems to be continuously at stake, and it is hard to reach transparency.
Privacy Loss Classes: The Central Limit Theorem in Differential Privacy
Authors: Sommer David M. , Meiser Sebastian , Mohammadi Esfandiar 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Quantifying the privacy loss of a privacy-preserving mechanism on potentially sensitive data is a complex and well-researched topic; the de-facto standard for privacy measures are ε-differential privacy (DP) and its versatile relaxation (ε, δ)-approximate differential privacy (ADP). Recently, novel variants of (A)DP focused on giving tighter privacy bounds under continual observation. In this paper we unify many previous works via the privacy loss distribution (PLD) of a mechanism. We show that for non-adaptive mechanisms, the privacy loss under sequential composition undergoes a convolution and will converge to a Gauss distribution (the central limit theorem for DP). We derive several relevant insights: we can now characterize mechanisms by their privacy loss class, i.e., by the Gauss distribution to which their PLD converges, which allows us to give novel ADP bounds for mechanisms based on their privacy loss class; we derive exact analytical guarantees for the approximate randomized response mechanism and an exact analytical and closed formula for the Gauss mechanism, that, given ε, calculates δ, s.t., the mechanism is (ε, δ)-ADP (not an over-approximating bound).
Correlation between Body Mass Index and Homa Index in Bariatric Patients
Authors: Dejeu Paula , Dejeu Viorel , Dejeu Dănuț , Marius Bembea 
Published: May 2019

Abstract

Background and aims: Overweight and obese individuals are prone to an insulin resistance status assessed in the present study by the HOMA index ("Homeostasis model assessment"). This prospective study assessed the body mass index (BMI) and the insulin resistance status (HOMA index) in obese patients after bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve, gastric by-pass).

Material and Methods: The study included 48 patients who were assessed before the bariatric surgery and at 6 months thereafter. The assessment included the body mass index (BMI) and the HOMA index before meal.

Results: There was a significant positive correlation between BMI and HOMA index, mostly between weight loss and improvement in insulin resistance status (rho = 0.308, p = 0.0335).

Conclusions: BMI decreases significantly after bariatric surgery, which correlates positively with an improvement in insulin resistance status.
Oral Supplementation Effect of Iron and its Complex Form With Quercetin on Oxidant Status and on Redistribution of Essential Metals in Organs of Streptozotocin Diabetic Rats
Authors: Berroukeche Farid , Mokhtari-Soulimane Nassima , Imessaoudene Asmahan , Cherrak Ahmed Sabri , Ronot Pascale , Boos Anne , Belhandouz Amina , Merzouk Hafida , Elhabiri Mourad 
Published: May 2019

Abstract

Background and aims: Quercetin, is a polyphenolic antioxidant compound. It is able to form complex with metal ions such as iron and exerts a broad range of biological activities like improving metabolic disorders. This research aims at investigating the effect of oral supplementation of iron (2.5mg Fe/Kg/day) and its complex form (molar ratio 1:5; 2.5mg/25mg/Kg/day) with quercetin (25mg/Kg/day) on lipid metabolism, oxidant status and trace elements contents in organs of Wistar diabetic rats (45 mg/kg/rat.ip of streptozotocin) during eight weeks of experimentation.

Material and method: To achieve this, liver and adipose tissue enzymes activities, NO
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, O2
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, TBARs, carbonyl protein levels in plasma were analysed. Metals (Cu, Fe, Mg, Zn) analysis of organs were determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy.

Results: Iron supplemented alone induced a noticeable disorder in lipid, lipoprotein, lipases and oxidant status. Yet, it caused an imbalance in the redistribution of metals in the organs of diabetic and non diabetic rats. Iron-quercetin complex was shown as less harmful and more beneficial than iron supplemented alone.

Conclusions: This complex could reverse oxidative stress and iron deficiency mostly caused by the diabetic disease but at the same time it induces an imbalance in redistribution of other essential metals.
The Relation Between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Parkinson Disease Up to Date
Authors: Rasanu Irene 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Parkinson’s disease is defined nowadays as a neurodegenerative disease with prominent motor symptoms accompanied by a wide range of comorbidities, some of them, like type 2 diabetes mellitus, probably implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of the disease. In order to achieve this article, which aimed to realize an up to date synthesis of published dedicated papers, a PubMed search was performed; it revealed increasing evidence that these two morbid conditions share many pathogenic pathways and current studies are trying to finally transform the accumulated knowledge into curative therapy or effective prevention for these frequent and complex diseases.
Comparison of microdebrider-assisted endoscopic sinus surgery and conventional endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Authors: Kaipuzha Ramiya Ramachandran , Venkataramanujam Nirmal Coumare , Karthikeyan Padmanabhan , Pulimoottil Davis Thomas 
Published: May 2019

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. To study and compare the benefits of microdebrider-assisted endoscopic sinus surgery and conventional endoscopic sinus surgery in terms of subjective and objective improvement in symptoms of nasal polyposis.

MATERIAL AND METHODS. This study involved 60 patients with bilateral sinonasal polyposis scheduled to undergo Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. The patients were randomized into two groups: Group A -Conventional endoscopic sinus surgery and Group B -Microdebrider-assisted endoscopic sinus surgery.

RESULTS. There was a significant difference in the mean VAS at 3 months postoperatively in Group B, but no significant difference at 6 months postoperatively following either of the two methods. The mean time for surgery (p<0.01) and the mean intraoperative blood loss (p<0.01) were significantly lower in Group B.

CONCLUSION. A well-trained surgeon with proper anatomical knowledge, good instruments, hypotensive anaesthesia, minimal mucosal injury and regular proper follow-up will have similar postoperative results with both methods.
Comparison results of nasal septum suturing and nasal packing following septoplasty
Authors: Peyvandi Ali Asghar , Oroei Mahbobeh , Khoshsirat Shahrokh 
Published: May 2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND. Septoplasty is routinely used to resolve the deviated nasal septum. To obviate postoperative complications, some surgeons pack both nasal cavities and some other use suturing techniques after septoplasty.

OBJECTIVE. To investigate the efficacy of septal suturing and packing in patients post-septoplasty.

MATERIAL AND METHODS. This study was conducted in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Loghman Hakim, Tehran, Iran. 146 patients aged 17 years and above were enrolled for septoplasty. Septal suture was performed in 73 patients (group A) and nasal packing in the other 73 patients (group B). The principal outcomes in terms of bleeding, pain, respiratory problems, septal hematoma, adhesion and perforation were measured over a post-operative follow-up period.

RESULTS. A total of 146 patients, 74% female and 26% male, were enrolled. There were statistically significant differences between the two groups with respect to respiratory problems and patient comfort (p<0.001). The patients in both groups had no septal perforation.

CONCLUSION. Septoplasty using trans-septal suturing without packing can be safe and suitable to prevent or minimize postoperative complications.
Point-of-care testing in diabetes management
Authors: Cozma Angela , Vonica Camelia , Sitar-Taut Adela , Fodor Adriana 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) has rapidly increased over the last decades, reaching epidemic magnitudes, particularly in lowand middle-income countries. Point-of-care (POC) technology enables decision making near or at the site of patient care. Portable blood glucose meters and HbA1c testing are used by the healthcare provider and millions of patients with diabetes to monitor the safety and effectiveness of the diabetes treatment. However, POC capillary blood glucose and POC HbA1c testing are not recommended for diabetes diagnosis. Rather, they have been used for screening diabetes in lowand middle-income countries to decrease the disease burden.
Simulation Model of Transport Traceability System for Transit Customs Goods within the EEU
Authors: Akhmedov Daulet , Yeryomin Denis , Zhaxygulova Dinara , Trepashko Sergey 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
This article reviews the transport traceability system for customs goods within the Eurasian Economic Union, which is the automated data system used to control integrity and movement of cargo section of a carrier vehicle by means of satellite navigation system, mobile cellular communication system and satellite communication system. Article is dedicated to the development of a model that simulates functions of transport traceability system for customs goods, which are being transported using the international transit transport corridors, and this model would be also used for assessment of a demand on electronic seals by seal installation stations, and for determination of correspondence between simulated transport route and actual travel time. Simulation model was already used in a test project, where it was integrated into “EVAC Transit” transport traceability system, and it has proven it’s operability and efficiency.