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Specific features of methods for express control of liquid and viscous media in environmental monitoring
Authors: Davydov V. V. , Velichko E.N. , Davydova V.V. 
Published: October 2017

Technological advances lead to emergence of factors and enhancement of factors that have a negative impact on the environment. Solid media are more stable and therefore the strongest influence is experienced by air and aquatic environments. In this situation the role of express control of liquid and viscous media becomes extremely important. Devices for analysis of such media (spectrometers etc.) are expensive and require laboratory conditions. So it is more reasonable to analyze liquid and viscous media in which a deviation from the normal condition has been revealed. This is the main task of express - control in on-site testing of media. The requirements to the express control methods are reliability and accessibility, they must not affect the condition of the medium tested. At present three methods are used:

Chemical, i.e., indicator testers. The drawback of this method is that each tester is used tocontrol one-two impact factors. In addition, each medium requires its own tester that has a limited application period.
Optical, i.e., exposure of a medium to UV, visible, and IR radiation. The medium must berelatively transparent. The drawback is a limited number of media that can be tested by this method.
The method based on the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). By measuring relaxationconstants Т1 and Т2 of a liquid or viscous medium, it is possible to find very quickly the deviation of its aggregate state from the “normal” one. The only condition for application of the NMR method is the presence of protons or nuclei having magnetic moments in the medium (fluorine, lithium, and sodium). The NMR method is almost universal because more than 90% of liquid and viscous media contain protons. The disadvantage is a large weight and a high cost of the magnetic system for detection of NMR signals. At present a considerable research effort is directed towards modification of the devices for the optical and NMR methods.

The authors have developed a small-size NMR spectrometer for express control of liquid and viscous media that can be connected to a laptop to process results of measurements. Our studies have shown a high efficiency of the NMR method for express control of liquid and viscous media as compared with the chemical and optical methods. A further modification of small-size NMR spectrometers can reduce their cost and make the method marketable.
Malignant gastric outlet obstruction: a clinicopathological study in S. C. B. medical college hospital of Odisha, India
Authors: Panda Srikanta , Behera S. S. , Sarangi Anshuman 
Published: October 2017

Background: Gastric outlet obstruction is the clinical and pathophysiological consequence of any disease process that produces a mechanical impediment to gastric emptying. The causes of gastric outlet obstruction can be broadly classified as benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Unless treated in its early stage the prognosis of this disease is very poor. Present study includes details of clinical and pathological aspects of the disease, the treatment protocol and outcomes in the causes of malignant gastric outlet obstruction.Methods: A total number of forty diagnosed case of gastric outlet obstruction due to carcinoma stomach were included in this study who were admitted to the surgical wards. The diagnosis of the disease was established by subjecting them to the physical examination and special diagnostic modalities like, upper GI endoscopy and endoscopic biopsy, USG abdomen, barium meal x ray of the stomach, FNAC, histopathological study of operated specimens.Results: USG examination showed 32 cases out of 40 suggestive of growth in stomach. Barium meal X ray showed 15 patients reported persistent filling defect. Occult blood was 87 % positive. FNAC results showed 91% having epigastric clump and 9 % Virchow node. At laparotomy 75% growth was polyploidal, 20%extravacative and 5% of lienitis plastica.10 cases of early gastric carcinoma were subjected to curative resections. Patients who presented multiple metastasis were subjected to gastrojejunal anastomosis. 12 clinicopathological and surgical factors were considered for analysis.Conclusions: Clinicopathological and surgical factors have definite bearing in prognosticating (predicting) the outcome of surgery in carcinoma of stomach.
Effect of open minimally invasive parathyroidectomy in the management of primary hyperparathyroidism
Authors: Kumar Sistla Raj , Lakshmi Kantamneni Baby , Reddy Kandula Venkata Teja , Deepika B. Anu , Teja V. Viswa 
Published: October 2017

Background: To compare the patients who underwent open minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (OMIP) and conventional surgical approach for primary hyperparathyroidism.Methods: 50 patients with documented primary hyperparathyroidism who underwent surgery by single surgeon, 25 patients who underwent more conventional neck exploration for parathyroidectomy were chosen to match the OMIP patients. Patient demographics, preoperative calcium and parathyroid hormone levels, operative time, total time in the operating room, time in the recovery room, complications, hospital charges for the operating room, and total hospital charges were analyzed.Results: There was no statistical difference in demographics between the groups. By definition, all patients in the OMIP group and control group are of primary hyperparathyroidism. Mild hypercalcemia in both groups, only 16% of patients in the OMIP group and only 12% in the standard group were considered asymptomatic. The three most common presentations in both groups were fatigue (52% in the OMIP group, 60% in the standard group), renal stones (36% OMIP, 40% standard) and decreased bone density (48% OMIP, 52% standard). Operative time, total time in the operating room, and time in the recovery room were all significantly decreased in the OMIP group. No specific complications observed in both groups. Length of hospital stay and hospital charges are very much significant in both groups. OMIP group has less hospital stay and cost effective.Conclusions: OMIP technique resulted in excellent cure rates for primary hyperparathyroidism while simultaneously decreasing operative time and hospital stays. These resulted in significant cost reductions without compromising patient safety.
Clinical study of various modalities of treatment for fistula in ano at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Tated Sushrut Pradeep , Sharma Kuldeep , Hatkar Ashish Ashokrao 
Published: October 2017

Background: Despite the ease of diagnosis, establishing a cure is problematic as many patients tend to let their disease nag them rather than treatment. Also, due to site of this disease many patients delay the treatment. Objectives was to study the various etiologies of fistula in ano, to study the different modes of clinical presentations of these fistulae-in-ano, efficacy of different modalities of surgical approach with reference to recurrence of fistulae.Methods: Hospital based cross sectional descriptive study was carried out among 81 eligible patients of fistula in ano. Local Examination, Per Rectal Examination, Proctoscopy was done to assess the external opening, internal opening and fistula tract. Patients were advised Fistulogram and sent to Department of radiology on outpatient basis for the same. Patients with fistulography report were admitted and surgical treatment was planned according to the fistulography report. Appropriate surgery was planned. Specimens were sent to histopathology.Results: Commonest age of presentation was between 30-40 years. Males were more commonly affected. Swelling in perineal region was commonest mode of presentation. Fistula with only one opening was around 85.18%. Anteriorly situated fistula was around 14.81%. Low level fistula was more common. Majority of patients i.e. 74.07% underwent fistulectomy. 9.87% patients underwent fistulotomy. 16.04% patients underwent setonthresd placement. Three Patients developed recurrence.Conclusions: Fistulotomy is associated with slightly high recurrence but low chances of anal incontinence as compared to fistulectomy.
Efficacy of Neosporin hydrocortisone cream versus preputial dilatation in children with phimosis: a comparative study
Authors: Ainippully Arun M. , V. Arun Preeth , Somnath Prathap 
Published: October 2017

Background: Physiological phimosis, a common complaint in the pediatric surgery outpatient department presenting as non-retractile foreskin is due to adhesions between the inner layer of the prepuce with glans penis or due to tight tip of the prepuce. These patients are managed with circumcision, preputial dilatation. In this study, we compare different outcomes measures in children treated with dilatation and those with application of Neosporin-hydrocortisone ointment.Methods: This prospective comparative study was conducted in the department of pediatric surgery outpatient department between 2015 and 2017. We followed up 50 patients who underwent only dilatation and other 66 patients who were advised to apply only hydrocortisone impregnated antibiotic cream twice daily over a period of six weeks. We recorded basic demographic features, parent anxiety, parental compliance, parent satisfaction, complete response and persistence of phimosis at the end of the treatment. All statistical tests were done using R statistical software.Results: Of the 116 children recruited to the study, 50(43%) belonged in the dilatation group and rest (66%) to the Neosporin-hydrocortisone (NH) group. The median age of the patients was 36 with inter-quartile range (23-48) months. Baseline characteristics were comparable across the groups. At the end of six weeks, there was statistically significant difference between the two groups with regard to all outcome measures namely parent compliance, parent satisfaction, symptom resolution with the NH group showing a better result (P value<0.0001). Moreover, Phimosis persisted in 18 (36%) of the patients treated with dilatation compared to 4 (6%) in Neosporin hydrocortisone ointment group which was statistically significant.Conclusions: Present study shows that local application of Neosporin-hydrocortisone ointment is a better alternative to using the painful preputial dilatation in children with phimosis.
Comparative study of use of prophylactic antibiotic for elective hernia repair with use of prosthetic material: observational study in a tertiary care institute
Authors: Umman Philip , Jose Joyal , Ahmed Althaf , Xavier Jeenu 
Published: October 2017

Background: There is widespread misuse of antibiotics leading to increasing reports of drug resistance. This has been highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO). Wrong antibiotics are chosen, used when not indicated and used in dosages or patterns that are not recommended. We tried to analyse the pattern of antibiotic use for elective hernia repair using polypropylene mesh among the surgical units in our hospital for elective clean cases. The antibiotic use pattern and the incidence of surgical site infections were to be analysed to create uniform policies for antibiotic use across the institution.Methods: We looked at the case records of patients undergoing elective hernia repair in one month in our institution under different surgeons. Inguinal, umbilical and simple incisional hernias were taken into study. Both open and laparoscopic hernia repairs were included in the study. Emergency hernia repairs were excluded. We looked at the type of prophylactic antibiotic given, the dose and approximate time difference between injection and incision time, whether patient received further doses of intravenous or oral antibiotic. If further doses were given, we also looked for reasons if documented. These cases were followed for one month to see if there was any difference in the incidence of surgical site infections.Results: There were thirty-one cases, of which 16 received only a single dose of prophylactic antibiotic while 15 received more than one dose of antibiotic. Only one patient in the prophylactic antibiotic only group developed a culture positive wound infection. There was seroma formation in two patients.Conclusions: There was no evidence of higher incidence of wound infection in patients receiving only prophylactic antibiotic. There is a need for developing institution specific policies on antibiotic use. This will reduce the treatment costs and also avoid the development of antibiotic resistance in the society.
An analysis of injury patterns of abdominal trauma in patients attending surgical emergency department of rural hospital, Karnataka, India
Authors: Krishnappa Narasimhaiah , Khan Asif , Sakranaik Saraswathi 
Published: October 2017

Background: Globally, abdominal trauma is a major public health problem irrespective of socioeconomic levels. Severe blood loss and infection are the serious complication of any abdominal trauma. A detailed assessment for early identification and prompt management is required to reduce the mortality and morbidity in any abdominal trauma. Hence this study was designed to assess the incidence and patterns of abdominal injuries in trauma patients.Methods: It was assorted and identified the incidence and sub type of abdominal injuries and associated trauma, and identified variables related to morbidity and mortality.Results: A total of 150 abdominal trauma cases were analyzed; 103 patients with blunt abdominal trauma and 47 with penetrating. The most frequent type of abdominal trauma was blunt trauma; its most common cause was motor vehicle accident. Most abdominal trauma patients presented with other injuries, especially patients with blunt abdominal trauma. Mortality was higher among penetrating abdominal trauma patients.Conclusions: Type of abdominal trauma, associated injuries, and Revised Trauma Score are independent risk factors for mortality in abdominal trauma patients.
Inclusão e exclusão: Etnografia das redes de sociabilidades gays e lésbicas em Teresina
Authors: Gallas Ana Kelma Cunha , Reis Pâmela Laurentina Sampaio 
Published: October 2017

Este trabalho constitui-se de dois relatos no formato de história de vida, fornecidos por uma interlocutora que se define como lésbica e um interlocutor que se define como gay, pertencentes às camadas médias urbanas na cidade de Teresina. Explora-se, por meio deste recorte específico, situações vivenciadas por gays e lésbicas no âmbito de suas redes de sociabilidade. Utiliza-se aqui o conceito de rede como um recurso da metodologia etnográfica desenvolvida pela Escola de Manchester. Através dela, buscamos, enfatizar as relações interpessoais num meio social não estruturado e em contextos sociais particulares. A análise dos arranjos das relações e as lógicas classificatórias utilizadas, bem como as posições e os padrões de interação, nos informam sobre as fronteiras, as tensões e as negociações existentes na dinâmica das redes. Assim, buscam-se entender como são produzidas as gramáticas morais, que operam no sentido de controlar o comportamento dos indivíduos, bem como reforçar certas normas sociais. Nesse sentido, consideram-se como categorias de análise: “honra”, “distinção” e “vergonha”.
Hurry Up, Henry by J. Lanthier
Authors: Aitken Leslie 
Published: October 2017

Lanthier, Jennifer. Hurry Up, Henry, illustrated by Isabelle Malenfant, Penguin Canada Books, 2016.Dreamers and introverts need time: time to observe; time to imagine; time alone to recharge their emotional batteries. The “Henry” of this storybook is, very definitely, a dreamer—and, very possibly, an introvert. He seems destined to be dragged out of his reveries by a clock-watching family, and worn to a frazzle by his hyperactive friend, Simon. Happily, Henry is loved; even better, he is understood by both his grandmother and Simon. Together, these two conspire to give Henry a gift of time.Isabelle Malenfant creates an urban setting for Lanthier’s story. Her delicately coloured line drawings depict the city sidewalks, city parks, hallways, elevators, and apartment rooms through which Henry is “hurried.” Her illustrations are perfectly suited to the text--in fact, they are the primary means by which the emotional complexity of the story is conveyed.Lanthier’s text, itself, is very simply worded, even understated. The vocabulary she uses, her story’s emphasis on clock-watching and time-telling, suggest a book perfectly suited for independent reading in grade two.The book is an obvious “must buy” for school and public libraries. As well, it would be a helpful addition to the home library for families who find themselves endlessly urging one of their smaller members to “Hurry up!”Highly Recommended: 4 out of 4 starsReviewer: Leslie AitkenLeslie Aitken’s long career in librarianship involved selection of children’s literature for school, public, special and academic libraries. She is a former Curriculum Librarian for the University of Alberta.
My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts by T. Kove
Authors: Hamonic Laura 
Published: October 2017

Kove, Torill. My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts. Firefly Books, 2017.My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts is based on Torill Kove’s Academy Award nominated short film of the same title. The book is Kove’s retelling of one of her grandmother’s stories. This book is a fictional story set in a historical period.It is about Norway’s first king in hundreds of years. Following the introduction of the King, it becomes immediately clear that this is a fictional story. The story explains that the new King’s public reputation was harmed by his inability to iron his own clothing. In reality, the King of Norway would have likely had staff to do this. Fortunately, after his first disastrous public appearance in wrinkled clothes, he found a store that was willing to do his family’s ironing. Kove’s grandmother worked at the store and soon realized that the clothes she was ironing belonged to the King. She proudly told everyone that she ironed the king’s clothes, up until the King was forced to flee Oslo during the Second World War. When the Germans invaded, Kove’s grandmother was tasked with cleaning and pressing their uniforms. She decided to join the Norwegian Resistance by sabotaging their uniforms. All of Norway’s shirt pressers joined the movement and in 1945, when the Germans left, they had to do so without clothes.The illustrations in this book are simple line work filled in with solid colours. They are drawn in a comical cartoonish manner and all were pulled from the original short animated film. Pre-war, the images are dominated with brighter colours and they fill the entire page. During the war, the images are smaller, only occupying parts of the pages, with a white background dominating. The illustrations were all pulled from the original short film, where the images always filled the screen, which makes this change to the small images from full-page illustrations seem like it serves no clear purpose.While this story provides a historical setting, and might encourage an interest in history, it may cause confusion in children because it is presented as historical while in reality it is overwhelmingly fictitious. It also makes use of the term “gypsy” which may have been appropriate in the historical period presented in the story, but is now considered a derogatory term (the preferred term is “Roma” or “Romani”) and therefore I would not recommend it for school libraries. That said, it is a quirky and fun story for elementary aged children that communicates a message of strength in adversity. As a result, I would recommend it for public libraries.Editor’s note: One of three new titles in the Firefly Books-National Film Board of Canada partnership.Recommended: 3 stars out of 4Reviewer: Laura HamonicLaura Hamonic is an Academic Library Resident at the University of Alberta’s Science and Technology Library. She has a passion for all things crafty and spends her days cross stitching, crocheting, and costume making.
Kamik Joins the Pack by D. Baker
Authors: Campbell Sandy 
Published: October 2017

Baker, Darryl. Kamik Joins the Pack. Illustrated by Qin Leng. Inhabit Media, 2016.This is the third book about Jake and his puppy, Kamik. Each of the books in the series is adapted from the memories of a different author. The first, Kamik: an Inuit Puppy Story was by Donald Uluadluak, while Kamik’s First Sled was by Matilda Sulurayok. In addition to the characters and setting, the constant across these books is the illustration by Qin Leng, whose bright and colourful drawings capture the Arctic environment. Each of Leng’s drawings covers a pair of pages, with text overprinted on the snow or sky. Leng sometimes cleverly adds to the expansiveness of the images by showing just a boot or a dog entering or exiting the side or bottom of the page. In this volume Jake and the reader learn about looking after sled dogs and training a puppy to join a dogsled team. Jake’s uncle teaches him about cutting dogs’ nails, inspecting paws for injuries, mending harnesses, building dog houses and keeping dogs healthy. The most important lesson is about spending time with the dogs to get to know them well. The language is more appropriate to an upper elementary reading level than the 5 to 7 year-old intended audience. However, because it is primarily a picture book, it would be a good read-aloud book for younger audiences.Recommended for elementary schools and public libraries.Highly Recommended: 4 stars out of 4Reviewer: Sandy CampbellSandy is a Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Alberta, who has written hundreds of book reviews across many disciplines. Sandy thinks that sharing books with children is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give.
Carta al Editor
Authors: Fernández Alba Juan Jesús 
Published: October 2017

Aclaración a la Carta al Editor enviada por el Prof. Victo Patricio Díaz Narváez.En dicha carta se alude al artículo Fernández JJ, Paublete MC, González MC, Carral F, Carnicer C, Vilar A. et al. Sobrepeso y obesidad maternos como factores de riesgo independientes para que el parto finalice en cesárea. Nutr Hosp. 2016; 33(6):1324-1329, publicado por nuestro grupo de investigación en su revista.Dado que en dicho escrito se sugiere el uso inadecuado de la matemática para extraer conclusiones científicas, realizamos un razonamiento de nuestra metodología, aportamos los coeficientes a los que alude y completamos la información aportada por dicho Prof.