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Fruit compounds affect male sexual success in the South American fruit fly, Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Authors: Vera M. T. , Ruiz M. J. , Oviedo A. , Abraham S. , Mendoza M. , Segura D. F. , Kouloussis N. A. , Willink E. 
Published: March 2010

AbstractAlthough exposure to plants has been shown to influence sexual behaviour in a number of phytophagous insect species, a relatively small number of fruit flies have been investigated in that respect. Here, we evaluated the effect of exposure to the pulp of guava and mango and to essential oils emanating from glands in the flavedo area of lemons on the mating success of Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) males. We also evaluated different durations of exposure and the need for physical contact with the fruit. Results showed that exposure to guava increased the mating success of both wild and laboratory males relative to non‐exposed males. In addition, exposed wild flies copulated earlier than non‐exposed males. Physical contact with the fruit or ingestion of compounds was not a prerequisite for this phenomenon to occur, since just the exposure to volatiles resulted in a significant enhancement in mating success. Exposure to mango did not affect male sexual performance. In contrast, exposure to lemon for 1 day decreased mating success of males relative to unexposed males, whereas exposure for longer periods seemed to eliminate this effect resulting in comparable mating success rates between treated and untreated males. These results provide a better understanding of the sexual behaviour of this species and may also find application for its control.
Oviposition preference and offspring performance of Crocidolomia pavonana (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on different host plants
Authors: Karungi J. , Lubanga U. K. , Kyamanywa S. , Ekbom B. 
Published: March 2010

AbstractThe cabbage head caterpillar Crocidolomia pavonana (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is an increasingly devastating pest on white cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) in Uganda. Screen house and field trials were used to assess oviposition preference and offspring performance of C. pavonana on six hosts in the genus Brassica: kale (B. oleracea var. acephala), cauliflower (B. oleracea var. botrytis), broccoli (B. oleracea var. italica), Chinese cabbage (B. campestris spp. pekinensis), Indian mustard (B. juncea (L.) Czern.) and white cabbage (B. oleracea var. capitata). To assess oviposition preference, the hosts were offered to C. pavonana in multiple‐choice (all six); two‐choice (cabbage with each of the other hosts) or cabbage‐only situations. After specified oviposition periods, egg numbers on individual plants were recorded. To determine C. pavonana offspring performance on the six hosts, whole plants were placed in individual cages, where larvae were monitored for development time, pupal weight and foliage consumption. Results of the choice tests indicated that C. pavonana preferred Chinese cabbage and broccoli for oviposition. In two‐choice arrangements, all the tested host plants were able to greatly reduce oviposition on white cabbage (69–100%) when compared with the monocrop. Chinese cabbage was the most suitable host with regard to C. pavonana offspring performance as demonstrated by the shortest development time and highest pupal weight. Chinese cabbage and broccoli can be used as traps for the pest but the resulting larvae should be destroyed regularly to prevent accumulation in the system.
Genetic diversity and association analysis of protein and oil content in food‐grade soybeans from Asia and the United States
Authors: Shi A. , Chen P. , Zhang B. , Hou A. 
Published: March 2010

With 1 figure and 3 tables AbstractFood‐grade soybean has generated tremendous public interests in various soyfoods including tofu, soymilk, natto and edamame because of their nutritional value and health benefits. In this study, genetic diversity and association analysis were performed among 105 food‐grade soybean genotypes using 65 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers distributed on 20 soybean chromosomes. Based on the SSR marker data, the 105 soybean genotypes were divided into four clusters with six sub‐groups. A negative correlation was obtained between protein and oil content (r = −0.67). Thirteen SSR markers distributed on 11 chromosomes were identified to be significantly associated with oil content (P = 0.001 and R2% = 14.4–43.5) and 19 SSR markers distributed on 14 chromosomes with protein content (P = 0.001, R2% = 14.3–45.6). Twelve of the SSR markers were associated with both protein and oil QTL (quantitative trait loci). Results from this research will be facilitatory for breeders to select parents for crossing and use marker‐assisted selection in food‐grade soybean breeding and to map QTL for protein and oil content in soybean.
QTL analysis for heading date and yield traits using recombinant inbred lines of indica rice grown in different cropping seasons
Authors: Cao L.‐Y. , Wu J.‐L. , Fan Y.‐Y. , Cheng S.‐H. , Zhuang J.‐Y. 
Published: March 2010

With 1 figure and 4 tables AbstractUnderstanding the genetic control of heading date and yield traits has significant implications for rice improvement. A recombinant inbred population of the indica rice cross ‘Zhong 156’/‘Gumei 2’ was grown with sowing date corresponding to the early, mid and late cropping in the Southern China rice growing region, respectively. Quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for heading date and six yield traits were determined with a linkage map consisting of 198 markers and spanning 1630.2 cM. Totally 42 QTLs were detected, of which 13 showed significant additive effects and additive‐by‐environment interaction effects, 28 showed significant additive effects only, and one displayed a significant effect in one trial only. QTLs showing major effects on yield traits were identified in the pericentromeric regions of chromosomes 3 and 7, clustering with QTLs for heading date in coupling phase. Three more QTL clusters were detected, including two for yield traits and one for yield traits and heading date. In the utilization of potentially valuable QTLs for yield traits, their relationships with QTLs for heading date should be carefully considered.
Sarcoidosis with cutaneous granulomatous vasculitis
Authors: Wei Chia‐Hung , Huang Yu‐Huei , Shih Yi‐Chin , Tseng Fang‐Wen , Yang Chi‐Hsun 
Published: March 2010

ABSTRACTUlceration of non‐caseating granulomas is a rare cutaneous presentation of sarcoidosis. Granulomatous vasculitis is classically associated with Wegener's granulomatosis, lymphomatoid granulomatosis or Churg–Strauss syndrome. It is also commonly noted in pulmonary sarcoidosis, but has seldom been reported in cutaneous sarcoidosis, particularly the ulcerative variant. We present a rare case of sarcoidosis with multiple purpuric leg ulcers showing a granulomatous vasculitis histologically.
From rural beginnings to statewide roll‐out: Evaluation of facilitator training for a group‐based diabetes prevention program
Authors: Vaughan Clare , Reddy Prasuna , Dunbar James 
Published: March 2010

AbstractObjective:  To evaluate the approach used to train facilitators for a large‐scale group‐based diabetes prevention program developed from a rural implementation research project. Participants:  Orientation day was attended by 224 health professionals; 188 submitted the self‐learning task; 175 achieved the satisfactory standard for the self‐learning task and attended the workshop; 156 completed the pre‐ and post‐training questionnaires. Main outcome measures:  Two pre‐ and post‐training scales were developed to assess knowledge and confidence in group‐based diabetes prevention program facilitation. Principal component analysis found four factors for measuring training effectiveness: knowledge of diabetes prevention, knowledge of group facilitation, confidence to facilitate a group to improve health literacy and confidence in diabetes prevention program facilitation. Self‐learning task scores, training discontinuation rates and satisfaction scores were also assessed. Results:  There was significant improvement in all four knowledge and confidence factors from pre‐ to post‐training (P < 0.001). The self‐learning task mean test score was 88.7/100 (SD = 7.7), and mean assignment score was 72.8/100 (SD = 16.1). Satisfaction with training scores were positive and ‘previous training’ interacted with ‘change in knowledge of diabetes prevention program facilitation’ but not with change in ‘confidence to facilitate.’Conclusions:  The training program was effective when analysed by change in facilitator knowledge and confidence and the positive mean satisfaction score. Learning task scores suggest tasks were manageable and the requirement contributed to facilitator self‐selection. Improvement in confidence scores in facilitating a group‐based diabetes prevention program, irrespective of previous training and experience, show that program‐specific skill development activities are necessary in curriculum design.
Usefulness of procalcitonin rapid test for the diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis in children in the emergency department
Authors: Nikfar Roya , Khotaee Ghamartaj , Ataee Nematolah , Shams Sedigheh 
Published: March 2010

AbstractBackground:  Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem in children. The aim of this study was to determine the usefulness of the procalcitonin (PCT) rapid test in the diagnosis of renal involvement in children with urinary tract infection.Methods:  Through a case series study, PCT and C‐reactive protein rapid tests were measured in children with proven UTI at the Tehran Children's Medical Center, Iran. One‐hundred patients aged 1 month–14 years old (19 boys and 81 girls) with documented UTI were enrolled in the study.Results:  Of 100 children, 62 patients (62%) had renal involvement on the basis of abnormal Tc‐dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy and 38 patients (38%) had infection restricted to the lower urinary tract. There were no differences related to age or gender among the groups. The sensitivity and specificity of PCT were 77% and 89%, respectively, in prediction of renal involvement, whereas C‐reactive protein had a sensitivity of 80% and a specificity of 65%.Conclusion:  We concluded that a rapid determination of PCT concentration could be useful for the management of children with febrile UTI in the emergency room.
Health‐related and diabetes‐related quality of life in Japanese children and adolescents with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Authors: Nakamura Nobue , Sasaki Nozomu , Kida Kaichi , Matsuura Nobuo 
Published: March 2010

AbstractBackground:  The aim of this study was to assess (i) the health‐related quality of life (HR‐QOL) of primary, junior and high school children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and to compare it with that of healthy school children; and (ii) to compare the diabetes‐related QOL (DR‐QOL) and the QOL of parents of children with diabetes, between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in Japan.Methods:  Overall, 471 patients aged 9–18 years (368 with type 1 and 103 with type 2 diabetes) and their parents were involved. QOL was assessed using a self‐administered questionnaire.Results:  The total score for HR‐QOL of primary and junior school children with type 1 diabetes was significantly higher than that of those with type 2 diabetes and healthy controls. However, there were no significant differences in high school children. Some subscales regarding HR‐QOL were significantly lower for children with type 2 diabetes than for children with type 1 diabetes or healthy controls. The DR‐QOL of children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes did not significantly differ. The Family Burden and Family Involvement were significantly greater in parents of children with type 1 diabetes. There were significantly positive correlations between HR‐QOL and DR‐QOL in both groups. In type 1 diabetes only, there were significant negative correlations between glycated hemoglobin and some subscales of the HR‐QOL and QOL of parents of children with diabetes, and weak positive correlation between glycated hemoglobin and Family Burden.Conclusions:  The HR‐QOL of school children with type 1 diabetes was higher than that of those with type 2 diabetes and healthy school children. The QOL of school children with type 1 diabetes was not impaired.
Predicting occult malignancy in nipple discharge
Authors: Alcock Chris , Layer Graham T. 
Published: March 2010

AbstractBackground:  This study was a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent minor or major duct surgery for pathological nipple discharge. The results of clinical examination, mammography, ultrasonography and cytodiagnosis of the nipple discharge were studied in order to predict those patients at risk of underlying or occult malignancy.Methods:  Between January 2004 and December 2006, 55 female patients aged between 24 and 82 years old underwent major or minor duct excision, 49 of which were for pathological nipple discharge. Results of several preoperative investigations were compared with the surgical pathology to determine how their sensitivity and specificity faired in predicting malignant ductal pathology.Results:  Of the 49 patients undergoing surgery for nipple discharge, 21 were diagnosed with intraductal papilloma, 19 with duct ectasia, 6 with carcinoma, 2 with benign breast disease and 1 with lobular carcinoma in situ. In all of the patients determined to have malignancy, none demonstrated malignant changes on mammography or ultrasonography. Only 2 of the 6 patients with malignancy were found to have atypical cells on cytological analysis. The sensitivity of blood detected in nipple discharge at predicting malignancy was 0.83, specificity of 0.53, positive predictive value of 0.20 and negative predictive value 0.96.Conclusions:  Despite the various tests used in the assessment of pathological nipple discharge, this study highlights their limited help at predicting the cause. This, together with several other studies, demonstrates that ductal surgery remains the only reliable way of providing a diagnosis, in addition to being the major therapeutic measure.
Desmoplastic small round cell tumor in the ovary: Report of two cases and literature review
Authors: Ota Shunichiro , Ushijima Kimio , Fujiyoshi Naoki , Fujimoto Takefumi , Hayashi Ryunosuke , Murakami Fumihiro , Komai Kan , Fujiyoshi Keizo , Hori Daizo , Kamura Toshiharu 
Published: March 2010

AbstractDesmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) is a rare intra‐abdominal tumor of uncertain histogenesis that occurs predominantly in young males. We report two cases of DSRCT in young women that presented clinically as ovarian tumor with extensive pelvic and abdominal dissemination. Both patients underwent debulking surgery and combined chemotherapy. After primary therapy, the tumors recurred and both women died of the disease. The clinical presentation and differential diagnosis, as well as the treatment, including surgical debulking and combined chemotherapy are discussed.
Effect of adiponectin and sex steroid hormones on bone mineral density and bone formation markers in postmenopausal women with subclinical hyperthyroidism
Authors: Ahn Ki Hoon , Lee Seung Hyeun , Park Hyun Tae , Kim Tak , Hur Jun Young , Kim Young Tae , Kim Sun Haeng 
Published: March 2010

AbstractAim:  The relationship between adiponectin and sex hormones with bone mineral density (BMD) and bone formation markers was investigated in postmenopausal women with subclinical hyperthyroidism (SCH).Methods:  Seventy‐five postmenopausal women were selected among the patients who participated in a health screening program in 2007. Thirty‐seven control women with normal thyroid function were matched to 38 women with SCH by age, body mass index (BMI), and years since menopause (YSM). The associations between adiponectin and sex hormones with lumbar spine BMD and bone turnover markers were investigated.Results:  Adiponectin, testosterone (T; total and free forms), and thyroid‐stimulating hormone were significantly different between the women with SCH and euthyroid. After adjusting for age, BMI, and YSM, free T (r = 0.351; P = 0.029) and estradiol (E2; r = −0.368; P = 0.024) had significant associations with bone alkaline phosphatase (B‐ALP). Total T (r = 0.388; P = 0.021) and E2 (r = −0.376; P = 0.026) had significant associations with osteocalcin. However, there were no significant associations between adiponectin and sex hormones with the BMD levels in the SCH subjects.Conclusion:  There were correlations between sex hormones with B‐ALP and osteocalcin, but no associations between adiponectin and sex hormones with the lumbar spine BMD in postmenopausal SCH patients.
Dramatic response of a patient with pregnancy induced idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension to sildenafil treatment
Authors: Taçoy Gülten , Ekim Numan Nadir , Çengel Atiye 
Published: March 2010

AbstractIdiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) is characterized by a progressive increase in pulmonary vascular resistance, which may lead to right ventricular failure and death. Major cardiovascular and pulmonary alterations occur during pregnancy and therefore worsen or increase the complications of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). A patient diagnosed with IPAH after a successful full‐term pregnancy and cesarean section with epidural anesthesia is presented. The postoperative course was complicated by progressive dyspnea, and lower limb edema. The outcome of treatment with sildenafil during puerperium was favorable in this patient. The clinical course was complicated by an unexpected spontaneous pregnancy after primary infertility.
Spontaneous in utero recovery of a fetus in a brain death‐like state
Authors: Ueda Keiko , Ikeda Tomoaki , Katsuragi Shinji , Parer Julian T. 
Published: March 2010

AbstractA healthy pregnant woman at 28 weeks of gestation was admitted with complete loss of fetal movement. Fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring showed a fixed flat FHR pattern with no variability. Ultrasound examination revealed no fetal breathing movement. The fetus showed heart failure with extremely diminished left heart contractility. No abnormalities were found in the fetus. We assessed that the fetus was in a brain death‐like status. After discussion, we decided not to deliver the baby but to monitor it carefully using FHR monitoring and continuous fetal ultrasound examinations, assuming the baby was dying or at least had little possibility of survival. However, 8 h after admission, FHR monitoring showed some variability and after another 12 h the fetus recovered completely. The baby was born at 35 week of gestation by cesarean section. The baby sustained some white matter brain damage, but with no significant clinical delay of motor development. This is a rare case of in utero recovery from a fetal brain death‐like status.
Gene expression profiles and microsatellite instability in uterine corpus endometrioid adenocarcinoma
Authors: Koyamatsu Yasuko , Sakamoto Masaru , Miyake Kiyohiko , Muroya Tetsuya , Sugano Kokichi , Nakao Yoshifumi , Yokoyama Masatoshi , Iwasaka Tsuyoshi 
Published: March 2010

AbstractAim:  We examined corpus cancer to identify whether there are distinctive patterns of global gene expression and microsatellite instability, and to gain molecular understanding of its carcinogenesis and progression.Methods:  Thirty endometrioid corpus cancer tissue samples (21 of G1 and nine of G2/3) were analyzed by cDNA microarray based on 637 cancer‐associated genes and by a polymerase chain reaction method for microsatellite instability.Result:  Of the 30 cases, 10 (33%) were recognized as having microsatellite instability. In all cases, four genes were overexpressed and five genes were underexpressed. There were six microsatellite instability‐specific overexpressed or high‐frequency genes and 15 underexpressed or low‐frequency genes. Furthermore, we identified several genes by grade analysis.Conclusions:  These results may be useful resources for the development of diagnostic assays, prognostic factors, or therapeutic targets for corpus endometrioid cancer.
The management of menopause with complementary and alternative medicine using an experimental model: Ovariectomized rats
Authors: Bello Suely R. , Batestusso Rosana S. , De Oliveira Cláudia G. B. , Fonseca Fernando L. A. , De Almeida Renata G. , Azzalis Ligia A. 
Published: March 2010

AbstractAim:  The purpose of this research was to assess the effects of the flower essences She Oak and Bush Fuchsia on behavioral anxiety in ovariectomized (OVX) rats.Methods:  For four weeks, OVX rats received the flower essences She Oak, Bush Fuchsia or a combination of the two. After flower therapy, the animals were subjected to an elevated plus maze (EPM) behavioral anxiety‐test. Cortisol blood level was also evaluated.Results:  OVX rats treated with the flower essence She Oak became less anxious and had more entries in the EPM open arms. On the other hand, OVX rats treated with the Bush Fuchsia essence spent more time in the EPM closed arms. This finding is similar to those obtained with controls. In addition, OVX rats that received She Oak and Bush Fuchsia in combination presented the same results as those receiving the Bush Fuchsia alone.Conclusions:  Our results suggest that the flower essence She Oak could have an anxiolytic effect in OVX rats, but that the combination therapy of the She Oak and Bush Fuchsia could avoid the effects of the She Oak.
Peripartum outcomes of high‐risk pregnancies complicated by oligo‐ and polyhydramnios: A prospective longitudinal study
Authors: Magann Everett F. , Doherty Dorota A. , Lutgendorf Monica A. , Magann Marcia I. , Chauhan Suneet P. , Morrison John C. 
Published: March 2010

AbstractAim:  To determine pregnancy outcomes in high‐risk non‐anomalous singleton pregnancies with oligo‐ and polyhydramnios.Methods:  In high‐risk pregnancies undergoing antenatal testing, the last amniotic fluid index (AFI) prior to delivery in pregnancies with polyhydramnios (>97.5th percentile) and oligohydramnios (<2.5th percentile) was correlated with pregnancy outcomes.Results:  There were 2597 pregnancies with a normal AFI (2.5th–97.5th percentile), 73 with hydramnios (AFI > 97.5th percentile) and 72 with oligohydramnios (<2.5th percentile). Polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios adversely influenced different pregnancy outcomes. Pregnancies with polyhydramnios versus normal AFI were more likely to have: an abnormal tracing influencing delivery (29% vs 17%, odds ratio [OR] = 2.03, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.19–3.45, P = 0.009), cesarean delivery performed due to fetal labor intolerance (21% vs 7%, OR = 3.89, 95%CI 2.10–7.18, P < 0.001), increased birthweight (P = 0.016), Apgar score <7 at 5 min (8% versus 1%, OR = 6.41, 95%CI 1.12–16.22, P = 0.001) and newborn intensive care unit admission (10% versus 5%, OR = 2.24, 95%CI 1.12–4.49, P = 0.023). Pregnancies with oligohydramnios versus normal AFI had a greater risk of labor induction (18% vs 9%, OR = 3.18, 95%CI 1.62–6.25, P = 0.001), intrauterine growth restriction (25% vs 9%, OR = 3.4, 95%CI 1.94–5.97, P < 0.001) and preterm delivery (29% vs 17%, OR = 1.97, 95%CI 1.17–3.31, P = 0.010).Conclusions:  Fetal heart rates influencing delivery, cesarean deliveries for fetal labor intolerance, low 5‐min Apgar scores, increased neonatal birthweight, and newborn intensive care unit admissions were more common with polyhydramnios. The fetuses of pregnancies complicated by oligohydramnios had a greater risk of labor induction, intrauterine growth restriction and preterm delivery.