bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Health-related quality of life in morbid obesity: the impact of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Authors: Bužgová Radka , Bužga Marek , Holéczy Pavol 
Published: July 2014

Abstract
Our aim in this prospective study was to determine the impact of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on the quality of life of patients with morbid obesity in comparison with population standards. The study evaluated 76 morbidly obese patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The short version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to evaluate quality of life in the following four areas: physical health, mental health, social relations, and environment. Patients completed the questionnaire before their planned operation and again 3 and 6 months after surgery. Compared with the population standard, patients with morbid obesity had significantly lower quality of life scores in the physical and mental health domains, including on independent questions related to of overall health and quality of life (p<0.001). Women scored lower on indicators of mental health than men. Three and 6 months following surgery a significant trend of body mass index (BMI) reduction was seen, as well as increased quality of life in all indicated areas (p<0.001). Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy treatment in morbidly obese patients reduced BMI on a long-term basis, a change seen as early as 3 months after surgery. By 6 months after surgery, patients had the same quality of life scores as the reference population.
Left gastric artery pseudoaneurysm as a sequelae of chronic pancreatitis: recognizing a life-threatening complication
Authors: Pattanshetty Deepak , Bhat Pradeep 
Published: July 2014

Abstract
Left gastric artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare but important life-threatening complication of chronic pancreatitis. We report a case of a 54-year-old male with chronic pancreatitis who presented with history of severe abdominal pain. Following an initial suspicion of acute pancreatitis, a computed tomography of abdomen was obtained that showed a large left gastric artery pseudoaneurysm (4×4 cm) with circumferential thrombosis. The patient then underwent successful angiographic coiling of the aneurysm, thus preventing a potentially life-threatening hemorrhage. In conclusion, in patients with a history of chronic pancreatitis who present with abdominal pain, a high index of suspicion should be maintained for alternate causes of abdominal pain such as visceral aneurysms involving left gastric artery. Early recognition is critical and consequences of missing these lesions can be catastrophic.
Simultaneous application of intravenous fat emulsion and charcoal hemoperfusion in quetiapine overdose case
Authors: Veli Shasine , Atanasov Vasil , Angelov Jordan , Kanev Kamen 
Published: July 2014

Abstract
The simultaneous application of intravenous fat emulsion and charcoal hemoperfusion in the case of severe quetiapine poisoning is described. The initial blood concentration of quetiapine was 5.9 µg/mL and rapid deterioration in the patient status was observed. When a lipid emulsion was infused a fast blood pressure recovery occurred which allows to perform extracorporeal clearance using charcoal hemoperfusion. At the end of the procedure the quetiapine concentration was decreased down to 1.5 µg//mL and fast recovery of the patient was observed.
TRAP (Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion) sequence
Authors: Doronjski Aleksandra , Stojilković Taita , Spasojević Slobodan , Milanović Borko , Stojanović Vesna 
Published: July 2014

Abstract
TRAP (Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion) sequence is a rare malformation that occurs in monozygotic twin pregnancies. Twin weight ratio in our case was 76% (body weight of pump twin was 1800 g, acardiac twin 1370 g), but in spite of that the pump twin had a mild clinical picture with premature birth, fetal hydrops (mild pleural effusion; hypoproteinemia; on the 3rd day of life the baby was without edema and the level of his serum proteins were in referral ranges) and mild myocardial hypertrophy of left ventricle (echocardiography performed on the 28th day of life was normal).
Underground coal gasification: rates of post processing gas transport
Authors: Soukup Karel , Hejtmánek Vladimír , Stańczyk Krzystof , Šolcová Olga 
Published: July 2014

AbstractTwo ex-situ and one in-situ semi-pilot plant UCG experiments in the experimental mine Barbara were performed with hard coal and lignite samples. To evaluate the influence of the UCG process on the textural properties of surrounding strata and coals, samples from various locations of the coal seam and the stratum samples before and after the UCG process were collected. Mercury porosimetry, helium pycnometry, and physical adsorption of nitrogen were used for the determination of textural properties of samples. Permeation gas transport was modelled based on the knowledge of the real structure characteristics of the stratum samples by the Mean Transport-Pore Model (MTPM). Influence of the individual texture and transport parameters on the post processing gas transport through porous strata with respect to the variability of their possible values was also evaluated.
Classification of technogenic soils according to WRB system in the light of Polish experiences
Authors: Charzyński Przemysław , Bednarek Renata , Greinert Andrzej , Hulisz Piotr , Uzarowicz Łukasz 
Published: July 2014

Abstract
Technosols are relatively young soil group in WRB soil system, and there is still a lot of to do to better understand processes taking place in these soils and to classify them in a proper way. The objectives of this paper were to (1) evaluate Technosol and 'technogenic' qualifiers for other Reference Soil Groups, and (2) propose new solutions which would improve the classification of technogenic soils in WRB. New qualifiers . Edific, Nekric, Misceric, Artefactic, Radioactivic and new specifier . Technic . are proposed to be added to keys to Technosols. Moreover, Salic and Sodic qualifiers should be also available for Technosols. Furthermore, the supplementation of definitions of thionic horizon and sulphidic material with reference to Technosols is also suggested
Using putrescine to increase the rooting ability of hardwood cuttings of the peach × almond hybrid GF677
Authors: Karimi Soheil , Yadollahi Abbas 
Published: July 2014

Abstract GF677 is an interspecific hybrid which has important value in terms of economic and horticultural characteristics. The use of this rootstock for some stone fruit trees including almond and peach has been increased dramatically in recent years. It has some useful characteristics i.e. high tolerance to calcareous soil, a strong root system and suitability for poor soils, but its propagation is difficult. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of putrescine (PUT) on the rooting of GF677 cuttings under mist conditions. Treatments used include PUT concentrations (2 and 4 mM for 5 minutes), indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) using the quickdip method (1500 and 3000 mg l-1 for five seconds), and a commercial rooting powder and control (without any rooting substances). Treatments were applied at the end of the dormant season. Growth data were obtained 120 days after the treatments. The results showed that application of 1500 mg l-1 of IBA and commercial rooting powder improved GF677 rooting, but 3000 mg l-1 of IBA resulted in toxic effects on rooting and foliage of the cuttings. Cuttings treated with PUT solutions showed the best roots and shoots in terms of the number and quality. In conclusion, IBA may be replaced by PUT in the rooting process of GF677 cuttings.
Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus mortality on Irish roads
Authors: Haigh Amy , O'Riordan Ruth M. , Butler Fidelma 
Published: July 2014

Hedgehogs are one of the most common mammalian road fatalities in Europe. Between April 2008 and November 2010, two stretches of road measuring 227 km (Cork City to Caherlistrane, Co. Galway) and 32.5 km (Cork City to Bandon, Co. Cork) respectively were surveyed for hedgehog road kill. In addition to the sightings of road kill on the two stretches of road, a further 135 carcasses were collected over the study period from throughout Ireland and the sex and age group were recorded. Over the three years, a total of 50 430 km were surveyed and 133 hedgehog fatalities were observed between the two surveyed roads. The number of hedgehog road kill per km in the current study was low when compared to countries such as Belgium, Poland and New Zealand. It is suggested that this may be a consequence of hedgehogs having a greater opportunity to encounter larger busier roads in other countries. Over the three years, the majority of the 133 carcasses sighted were located beside pasture, which was the most prominent habitat along both routes. Arable land was the only habitat used in a greater proportion than what was available. K‐function analysis detected clustering along the surveyed roads, with fatalities clustering annually at several locations. This would suggest that hedgehogs may use specific crossing points which would be important for the implementation of management strategies and underpass construction. Of the 135 hedgehog carcasses collected from throughout Ireland there was significantly more males than females collected, with peaks in male deaths occurring in May and June. Female deaths only outnumbered males in August, with further peaks in female deaths observed in June and July. It is suggested that these peaks are related to the breeding season (adults) and dispersal/ exploration following independence (juveniles).
Faecal calprotectin as a reliable screening biomarker in the patients with organic bowel diseases
Authors: Barua Ripon , Sarker Jogendra Nath , Sattar Abu Naser Ibne , Roy Chandan Kumar , Shampa Shaheda Anwar , Sattar Humayun 
Published: July 2014

Calprotectin is a calcium and zinc binding protein released from leucocytes, markedly elevated in organic bowel diseases (OBD). Faecal calprotectin (FC) is supposed to be a reliable biomarker to screen the suspected patients with OBD. This study was aimed to determine the role of FC level in screening the suspected OBD patients. It was carried out by measurement of FC using a commercially available ELISA kit among 50 patients with chronic diarrhoea for ? 6 weeks with or without other GIT symptoms who underwent colonoscopic evaluation (35 OBD patients and 15 disease control) and 12 healthy control. Significantly higher value (P<0.001) of FC level were observed among OBD patients (n=35) (479.5+133µg/g) than those in disease control (n=15) (82.17+75.64µg/g) and healthy control (n=12) (27+18.2µg/g). Measurement of FC in diagnosing OBD revealed the sensitivity 100%, specificity 67%, PPV 88% and NPV 100%. FC can be used as a reliable biomarker in screening of suspected OBD by selecting the patients who need colonoscopy.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmm.v6i1.19353 Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2012; 06(01): 7-10
IgM flow assay for detection of Typhoid Fever
Authors: Shumu Samshad Jahan , Saleh Abu A 
Published: July 2014

A case-control study was carried out in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at BSMMU, Dhaka from July 2007 to June 2008 to validate IgM flow assay commercial diagnostic kits to assess the usefulness for the rapid diagnosis of typhoid fever. A total of 437 febrile patients clinically suspected of having typhoid fever were studied. Sixty cases were taken as controls, in which 30 were febrile controls (non-typhoidal febrile illness) and 30 were healthy controls. Among these 437 patients, Salmonella typhi was isolated from 58 (13.27%) cases .The isolation rate of S.typhi from blood was higher 21 (22.34%) in pediatric age group than that of the adult 37(10.78%); which is statistically significant (P<0.003).The detection of specific LPS antibody (IgM flow assay) were evaluated in 58 culture proven cases,42 high Widal titre patients and 60 controls. The sensitivity of LPS antibody and Widal test was 91% and 54% respectively and specificity was 100% and 91.66% respectively. The serological assays based on the detection of IgM antibodies against serotype Typhi LPS had a significantly higher sensitivity and specificity than Widal test when used with a single acute phase serum sample(P<0.007). So, these test involving detection of anti-LPS antibodies could be of use for the diagnosis of typhoid fever in patients who have clinical typhoid fever but are negative in culture or in regions where bacterial culturing facilities are not readily available.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmm.v6i1.19362 Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2012; 06(01): 18-21
Isolation and identification of Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) in paediatric diarrhoeal patients by detection of bfpA gene by PCR
Authors: Saha Shimu , Jhora Sanya Tahmina , Paul Shikha , Azmi Israt Jahan , Khan Tarek Mahbub 
Published: July 2014

This study has been undertaken to investigate the isolation and identification of EPEC strains from paediatric diarrhoeal patients.Total 300 samples were studied.Two hundred and seventy two samples from patients with diarrhoea and 28 samples from control children were collected from two tertiary care hospital. Esch. coli was isolated and identified from all the 300 samples including patient and control using standard microbiological techniques. EPEC strains were identified on the basis of presence of bundle forming pilus (bfpA) gene. Out of 272 samples from diarrhoeal patient only Esch. coli was isolated from 240 (88.2%) samples. Shigella spp. with Esch. coli were isolated from 27 (10%) specimens and Salmonella spp. with Esch. coli were isolated from 5 (1.8%) samples. Among 272 samples 20 (7.35%) isolates were identified as EPEC on the basis of presence of bfpA gene detected by polymerase chain reaction. EPEC strains were identified from those 240 samples, from which Esch. coli had been isolated only. No EPEC strain was identified from control children. Rapid and reliable detection of EPEC is required for successful microbiological surveillance and for treatment of EPEC mediated diarrhoeal disease. bfpA gene detection by polymerase chain reaction can be a appropriate method where facilities for polymerase chain reaction are available.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmm.v7i2.19324 Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2013; 07(02): 2-5
XDR and MDR tuberculosis from a tertiary chest hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Iqbal Hasina , Mamun K. Z. , Shamsuzzaman S. M. , Nahar Most. Naznin , Kamal S. M. Mostafa 
Published: July 2014

The present article provides an overview of the new diagnostic options available for diagnosis of drug resistant tuberculosis, which include liquid based culture and susceptibility tests. To effectively address the threats of drug resistant tuberculosis, global initiatives are required to scale-up culture and drug susceptibility testing capacities. In parallel efforts are needed to expand the use of new technologies for rapid diagnosis of drug resistance.The study was carried out at National Institute of Diseases of Chest and Hospital (NIDCH), Mohakhali, Dhaka, which is the only tertiary- level chest disease hospital for the treatment of referred patients from all over the country. One morning sputum sample was taken from each of the 50 suspected new pulmonary tuberculosis patients and 50 samples from previously treated group included patients who did not complete the full regimen or those who did not respond to antibiotic treatment. All samples were cultured on sula liquid media for 12 days. Sensitivity tests against isoniazid (INH), rifampicin (RMP), streptomycin (SM) and ethambutol (EMB), gatifloxacin (G),kanamycin (K) and ofloxacin (OF) were done by slide culture method. Sensitivity test against P-nitro benzoic acid (PNB) were also done to differentiate typical Mycobacterium from atypical Mycobacterium.Among the 50 isolated new cases 98% were sensitive to isoniazid, rifampicin and streptomycin. Regarding resistant pattern for MDR-TB to second line drugs, 2% were resistant to kanamycin and 10% to ofloxacin.One MDR-TB which was resistant to kanamycin was also resistant to ofloxacin. Hence it was identified as extensively-drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB).No atypical Mycobacteria were detected by PNB.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmm.v7i2.19329 Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2013; 07(02): 17-20
Isolation of ESBL producing organisms by Double Disc Synergy Test in tertiary care hospital
Authors: Saha Mili Rani , Jhora Sanya Tahmina , Paul Shikha , Chowdhury Durdana 
Published: July 2014

Extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing organisms pose unique challenges to clinical microbiologists, clinicians, infection control professionals and antibacterial discovery scientists. The study was done to determine ESBL producing strains by a most feasible and accurate phenotypic method. Urine, surgical wound swab, burn wound swab and pus samples were taken from Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital and from Burn Unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital from January 2011 to December 2011. ESBL producers were detected by Double Disc Synergy Test. From 354 different samples, 59.04% organisms were isolated. Among them 89% were Gram-negative organisms. Out of these Gram-negative organisms 41.40% isolates were ESBL producers. Among them 75% were Klebsiella spp. and 41.67% were Esch coli. This study shows that the frequency of ESBL producing strains of Esch. coli and Klebsiella spp. is high in both hospitals and it has a significant inference for patient's management. Hence, it is very important that a doctor should be familiar with the clinical significance of these enzymes and potential strategies for dealing with this growing problem.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmm.v7i2.19330 Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2013; 07(02): 21-24
Eosinophilic Cationic Protein in Bronchial Asthma  current concepts
Authors: Begum Afroza , Ahmed Mejbah Uddin 
Published: July 2014

Bronchial asthma is a chronic and inflammatory disease of lungs. On the basis of pathogenesis, asthma can be grouped into allergic, inflammatory, neurogenic and physical mechanisms. It is characterized by a 50 fold increase in the number of eosinophil in relation to neutrophil in the bronchial mucosa. After allergic sensitization, regulatory Th2 cell releases IL-5. This IL-5 is responsible for differentiation and maturation of eosinophil. On re-exposure, activation and degranulation of eosinophil occur. In this review this mechanism is described in updated way.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmm.v7i2.19331 Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2013; 07(02): 25-27
Treatment of antebrachial and crural septic nonunion fractures in dogs using circular external skeletal fixation: a retrospective study
Authors: Piras L. , Panichi E. , Ferretti A. , Peirone B. , Cappellari F. 
Published: July 2014

Objective: To evaluate the outcome of treatment of antebrachial and crural septic nonunion fractures in dogs using circular external skeletal fixation (CESF), and to document the type and frequency of complications associated with this technique.Methods: The medical records of all dogs with infected antebrachial and crural nonunion fractures treated using the methods of Ilizarov at the Department of Animal Pathology of the University of Turin between 2006 and 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Only dogs in which radiographic and clinical assessment were available at the time of CESF removal were included in the study.Results: Twenty-three dogs met the inclusion criteria. Twenty nonunion fractures treated with CESF healed and three did not. The latter three cases underwent amputation of the affected limb. In the 20 dogs that achieved bone union, six had minor complications and five had major complications. The midterm outcome was judged to be excellent (n = 11), good (n = 6), fair (n = 2), or poor (n = 4).Conclusions: The results of this study support the use of CESF for the management of antebrachial and crural septic nonunion fractures in dogs. Union was achieved in the majority of dogs and the complication rate was acceptable, considering the severity of the nonunion fractures that were managed in this fashion.
Functional Ion Channels in Human Pulmonary Artery Smooth Muscle Cells: Voltage‐Dependent Cation Channels
Authors: Firth Amy L. , Remillard Carmelle V. , Platoshyn Oleksandr , Fantozzi Ivana , Ko Eun A. , Yuan Jason X.‐J. 
Published: July 2014

The activity of voltage‐gated ion channels is critical for the maintenance of cellular membrane potential and generation of action potentials. In turn, membrane potential regulates cellular ion homeostasis, triggering the opening and closing of ion channels in the plasma membrane and, thus, enabling ion transport across the membrane. Such transmembrane ion fluxes are important for excitation‐contraction coupling in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMC). Families of voltage‐dependent cation channels known to be present in PASMC include voltage‐gated K+(Kv) channels, voltage‐dependent Ca2+‐activated K+(Kca) channels, L‐ and T‐type voltage‐dependent Ca2+channels, voltage‐gated Na+channels and voltage‐gated proton channels. When cells are dialyzed with Ca2+‐free K+‐solutions, depolarization elicits four components of 4‐aminopyridine (4‐AP)‐sensitive Kvcurrents based on the kinetics of current activation and inactivation. In cell‐attached membrane patches, depolarization elicits a wide range of single‐channel K+currents, with conductances ranging between 6 and 290 pS. Macroscopic 4‐AP‐sensitive Kv currents and iberiotoxin‐sensitive Kca currents are also observed. Transcripts of (a) two Na+channel α‐subunit genes (SCN5A and SCN6A), (b) six Ca2+channel α‐subunit genes (α1A, α1B, α1x, α1D, α1Eand α1G) and many regulatory subunits (α2δ1, β1‐4, and γ6), (c) 22 Kv channel α‐subunit genes (Kv1.1 – Kv1.7, Kv1.10, Kv2.1, Kv3.1, Kv3.3, Kv3.4, Kv4.1, Kv4.2, Kv5.1, Kv 6.1‐Kv6.3, Kv9.1, Kv9.3, Kv10.1 and Kv11.1) and three Kv channel β‐subunit genes (Kvβ1‐3) and (d) four Kca channel α‐subunit genes (S/oα1 and SK2‐SK4) and four Kca channel β‐subunit genes (Kcaβ1‐4) have been detected in PASMC. Tetrodotoxin‐sensitive and rapidly inactivating Na+currents have been recorded with properties similar to those in cardiac myocytes. In the presence of 20 mM external Ca2+, membrane depolarization from a holding potential of −100 mV elicits a rapidly inactivating T‐type Ca2+current, while depolarization from a holding potential of −70 mV elicits a slowly inactivating dihydropyridine‐sensitive L‐type Ca2+current. This review will focus on describing the electrophysiological properties and molecular identities of these voltage‐dependent cation channels in PASMC and their contribution to the regulation of pulmonary vascular function and its potential role in the pathogenesis of pulmonary vascular disease.
ATEMÁTICAAFRO E AFRO-BRASILEIRA NA ESCOLA PÚBLICA DE ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Rodrigues Junior Edmilson De Avila 
Published: July 2014

O povo brasileiro é formado basicamente por três povos, os brancos (europeus), índios e africanos, sendo os últimos trazidos à força para servirem aos senhores como mão de obra, trazidos em navios negreiros, tratados como meros pedaços de carne. Com a chegada dos negros, a cultura daquele continente também chegou às nossas terras e aqui se transformaram. E no ambiente educacional, pensando em uma das pontas desta rica cultura, os contos, como os contos afros e afro-brasileiros são tratados dentro da escola? Eles são realmente utilizados? Ou apenas ficamos na superficialidade de sempre? O objetivo deste artigo perpassa por estas questões, buscando perceber se a lei 10.639/03 tem surtido o efeito desejado.