bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Introgression breeding - Effects and side effects of marker-based introduction of two non-adapted QTL for Fusarium head blight resistance into elite wheat
Authors: Miedaner T. , von der Ohe C. , Korzun V. , Ebmeyer E. 
Published: July 2012

Introgression breeding - Effects and side effects of marker-based introduction of two non-adaptedQTLfor Fusarium head blight resistance into elite wheatFusarium head blight resistance (FHB) can be achieved by using improved adapted varieties as crossing partners or by a marker-assisted introgression of mapped QTL from non-adapted sources. In this long-term studyFhb1on chromosome 3BS andQfhs.ifa-5Alocated on chromosome 5A were introgressed into European elite spring and winter wheat to test effects on FHB resistance and side effects on agronomic performance andF. graminearumisolates and mixtures. The introgression of the QTLFhb1andQfhs.ifa-5Afrom the Sumai 3-descendant CM82036 could be performed in the shortest possible way by marker-assisted backcrossing. They were both validated in European elite wheat background. Effects on FHB resistance were, on average, only about half of the effect in the original mapping populations. In the best phenotypically and marker-selected BC0line of spring wheat FHB was reduced from 40 to 4.3% of disease symptoms by introgressing both QTL, in the best BC3line of winter wheat the reduction was 28 and 37% for the moderately resistant and highly susceptible recurrent parent, respectively. Introgression of both QTL simultaneously did not result in significantly higher FHB resistance than introgression of only one of both QTL. Small significant negative effects on grain yield were detected in the Anthus but not in the Opus BC3F2:5backcross population when both QTL were introgressed. Backcrossing with onlyQfhs.ifa-5Adid not reduce grain yield significantly. Differences in heading date, plant height and quality traits were in all cases small although often significant. Selection of lines with improved resistance level and similar high yield level like the recurrent parent was feasible. Stability of FHB resistance mediated by both QTL was stable across 22Fusariumisolates from Europe and Canada and six binary mixtures. Competition effects between isolates in mixtures were obvious but could not be attributed to the resistance of the host. In conclusion, marker-based backcrossing is a feasible option for introgressingFhb1orQfhs.ifa-5AQTL into the high-yielding, quality-oriented European wheat gene pool.
An active electromagnetic stabilization of the Leipholz column
Authors: Szmidt Tomasz , Przybyłowicz Piotr 
Published: July 2012

An active electromagnetic stabilization of the Leipholz column
We study the application of electromagnetic actuators for the active stabilization of the Leipholz column. The cases of the compressive and tensional load of the column placed in air and in water are considered. The partial differential equation of the column is discretized by Galerkin's procedure, and the stability of the obtained control system is evaluated by the eigenvalues of its linearization. Four different methods of active stabilization are investigated. They incorporate control systems based on feedback proportional to the transverse displacement of the column, its velocity and the current in the electromagnets. Conditions in which these strategies are effective in securing safe operation of the column are discussed in detail.
Aggregated technical and economic indicators and facilities coefficient in the building industry
Authors: Nagy Juraj 
Published: July 2012

Aggregated technical and economic indicators and facilities coefficient in the building industryBudgetary indicators, such as technical-economic indicators, are valuation tools commonly used in assessing indicative costs in civil engineering. Their applications are used across the professional construction spectrum, from preparation of the investment process to checking implementation of the construction, in the banking, insurance and property value estimation systems. The catalogues of specific financial indicators may have significant differences between them. These differences can result from different ways of processing the catalogues. As a result of the differences, situations may occur in practice in which a disparity pertains between the values obtained and the effect of the results of planning, implementation, monitoring or other activities related to the buildings.
Effect of a yoga intervention on hypertensive diabetic patients
Authors: Shantakumari Nisha , Sequeira Sheifa , Eldeeb Rasha 
Published: July 2012

Background - The concept of psychosomatic medicine has gained popularity, with yoga racing ahead in the field. The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of yoga as an intervention in the management of patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with hypertension. Method - This study was carried out in 2005 in Medical College Trivandrum, Kerala, India among 100 hypertensive Type 2 diabetics. They were randomized into control and yoga groups. The yoga group practiced yoga daily for one hour and given oral hypoglycemic drugs for 3 months. The control group did not perform yogic exercises but given oral hypoglycemic drugs. Comparisons were drawn between systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), Fasting blood sugar (FBS) and post prandial blood sugar (PPBS) in both the groups at the start and at the end of 3 months. Paired and unpaired t tests were performed. Results - After intervention with yoga for 3 months the study group showed a significant decrease in SBP from 141.71±9.79 to 132.23±7.89 mm Hg, DBP from 90.57±4.07 to 85.49±5.03 mm Hg and FBS from 155.86±60.53 to 126.63±40.59 mg%. The reduction in PPBS from 240.31±79.42 to 208.74±73.05 mg% was however not proved to be significant statistically. Conclusion - These findings suggest that diabetics may benefit from yoga’s ability to improve the disease status.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jaim.v1i2.6526Journal of Advances in Internal Medicine 2012;01(02):60-3.
Interrater reliability of Engel, International League Against Epilepsy, and McHugh seizure outcome classifications following vagus nerve stimulator implantation
Authors: Rodgers Will P. , Durnford Andrew J. , Kirkham Fenella J. , Whitney Andrea , Mullee Mark A. , Gray William P. 
Published: July 2012

Object
Interrater reliability as measured by the kappa (κ) statistic is a widely used and valuable tool to measure the robustness of a scoring system. Seizure frequency reduction is a central outcome measure following vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). A specific VNS scoring system has been proposed by McHugh, but its interrater reliability has not been tested. The authors assessed its interrater reliability and compared it with that of the Engel and International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) systems.

Methods
Using the Engel, ILAE, and McHugh scoring systems, 3 observers independently rated the medical records of children who had undergone vagus nerve stimulator implantation between January 2001 and April 2011 at the Southampton University Hospital. The interrater agreements were then calculated using the κ statistic.

Results
Interrater reliability for the McHugh scale (κ0.693) was very good and was superior to those of the Engel (κ0.464) and ILAE (κ0.491) systems for assessing outcome in patients undergoing VNS.

Conclusions
The authors recommend considering the McHugh scoring system when assessing outcomes following VNS.
Pediatric incidental brain tumors: a growing treatment dilemma
Authors: Roth Jonathan , Keating Robert F. , Myseros John S. , Yaun Amanda L. , Magge Suresh N. , Constantini Shlomi 
Published: July 2012

Object
Rising numbers of MRI studies performed during evaluations for pediatric disorders have contributed to a significant increase in the number of incidentally found brain tumors. Currently, there is very little literature on the nature of and the preferred treatment for these incidental brain tumors. In this paper the authors review their experience diagnosing and treating these lesions in children as well as the current literature on this topic.

Methods
Records from 2 centers were reviewed for incidentally found brain tumors, treatment approaches, and outcomes for both surgical and nonsurgical cohorts.

Results
Forty-seven children (30 males and 17 females) with a mean age of 8.6 years were found to have incidental brain lesions suspected to be neoplasms. Twenty-five underwent surgery and 22 were observed. Two children in the observation group required surgery at a later stage. Tumor pathology in 24 patients was benign. Only 3 patients had high-grade tumors. All nonsurgically treated lesions were presumed to be low-grade tumors and were followed up for 25 ± 20 months.

Conclusions
The discovery of incidental brain tumors on MRI in children poses an increasing challenge. Additional studies are needed to determine the significance as well as the optimal management strategies in this situation.
Predictive Values of Risk Factors in Neonatal Sepsis
Authors: Hasan MS , Mahmood CB 
Published: July 2012

Neonatal sepsis is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity especially in developing countries. Management of such cases is difficult, costly and need expert centers in many cases. Therefore, identification of the risk factors and their predictive values may help optimizing its management. With the above idea this case-control study was done to see the effects of maternal and neonatal risk factors and to find their predictive values in the development of neonatal sepsis. Fifty cases and fifty suitably matched controls were enrolled in the study and different maternal, natal and newborn factors were compared. Many risk factors were found to have influence in the development of neonatal sepsis. Among them the maternal intrapartum fever, foul smelling liquor, young mother (< 20 yrs), poor income group, prolonged labor, unclean vaginal examination (UVE) and primi mother were much associated with the occurrence of sepsis. Also the neonatal factors, like prematurity, resuscitation at birth and low APGAR score carried the significant risk of developing sepsis. But when relative influence of these risk factors were analyzed over neonatal sepsis in detecting their predictive values, it was found that irregular antenatal check up, prematurity, resuscitation at birth, and maternal intrapartum fever had influenced most in the development of neonatal sepsis in chronological order. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v29i4.11324 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2011; 29: 187-195
Genitourinary Fistula Experience in a Peripheral Hospital of Bangladesh
Authors: Begum SN 
Published: July 2012

Genitourinary fistula is one of the most dreadful complications encountered in obstetrics and gynaecology and constitute a major surgical challenge for the urogynecologist. With advanced obstetric care, this fistula is rare in industrialized world but it is still a major health problem in underdeveloped countries, particularly in sub- Saharan Africa and Asia including Bangladesh. Victim of fistula become physically cripple, socially outcast, psychologically traumatized. Surgical repair is the definitive cure. A surgeon with adequate training and experience can optimize outcome of surgery by modifying techniques. Repair of vesicovaginal fistula remains a major challenge to surgeon worldwide. Aim of the study was to undertake a baseline evaluation of all genitourinary fistula cases and to share the experience of management of fistula with others. This descriptive study was conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sylhet M.A.G. Osmani MedicalCollege Hospital. A total 311 genitourinary fistula cases were admitted and managed here from July 2004 to March 2010. In this study 64.63% of the patients were between 20-35yrs of age (range 18-70yrs), 42.76% were primipara whereas 20.57% were grandmulti. Height was <145cm in 67.84% cases. Majority (80.38%) of the patients were from poor socioeconomic status; 91.63% was housewife, and 89.38% was illiterate. Obstructed labour was responsible for 86.81% of fistula. Vesico-vaginal fistula was the most common (87.46%) type of fistula and 79.43% of fistula was complex in nature. 92.10% had local repair through vaginal approach, labial fat graft was used in 44% cases. In this study out of 242 operation 85.54 %(n-207) had successful repair. Among them 75.61% patient were completely continent. Causes of failure were likely to be due to extensive scarring with loss of tissue, previous failed repair, large size of fistula and in some cases post-operative catheter problem and infection. Fistula is largely a preventable condition. More emphasis should be given on prevention of fistula by increasing community awareness, female education and empowerment, avoiding early marriage, family planning, improved maternity services, timely referral and availability of emergency obstetric care services. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v29i4.11328 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2011; 29: 207-212
Knowledge of Health Care Providers on HPV Related Issues in Cervical Cancer
Authors: Hussain F , Flora MS , Nahar K , Khan M 
Published: July 2012

Background: The field of cervical cancer prevention is rapidly evolving because of identification of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) as the necessary cause of disease. HPV vaccines are now in the market. For successful triggering of cervical cancer prevention program, HPV informations should be communicated to health care providers whose understanding about HPV has lagged behind the scientific and technical advances.Objective: The objective of this intervention study was to identify gap and educate health care providers delivering services to women and adolescents in Medical Colleges on HPV related issues and vaccination.Methods: The study was done from July 2007 to June 2008 where 3 advocacy workshops were conducted. The knowledge level of 106 participants were assessed before and after intervention. Updated informations about HPV and vaccine was given to participants as intervention.Results: Wide knowledge gap was identified among participants on HPV related insues, but significant improvement was observed following intervention. The pretest and post test score of knowledge was 28.09 and 38.60 respectively showing an average increase of 10 after intervention.Conclusions: HPV education should be extensively disseminated to health care providers to obtain public health benefits of HPV vaccination program. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v29i4.11329 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2011; 29: 213-218
Role of Hydroxyurea in Psoriasis - A Review
Authors: Khondker L , Choudhury AM , Shah MOR , Shahidullah M , Islam MS , Ahmed ARS 
Published: July 2012

Most of the patients of psoriasis have a chronic course withthe need for continuous control of disease activity. Patientswith moderate-to-severe disease generally requirephototherapy, photo-chamotherapy or systemic agents (e.g.cyclosporine, methotrexate, oral retinoids, fumaric acidesters) to control their disease adequately. In general thesetherapeutic modalities have proven to be highly effective inthe treatment of psoriasis. However, potentially serious toxicitycan limit their long term use. In this respect, hydroxyureacompares favourably with methotrexate which has a potentialfor producing irreversible hepatic damage and cyclosporineA with its potential for dose-related nephrotoxicity.Hydroxyurea, a hydroxylated molecule of urea is commonlyused to treat chronic myelogeneous leukemia andpolycythemia vera. Recent studies suggest it as an alternativeto methotrexate in moderate-to-severe psoriasis. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v29i4.11330 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2011; 29: 219-226
Autoimmune Pancreatitis Presenting as Obstruction Jaundice
Authors: Rahman MA , Datta IK , Bhuyian R , Bhuiyan TM , Kabir MM , Haque MN , Azam MG , Mamoon MA , Mohsin MN 
Published: July 2012

Autoimmune pancreatitis is a type of chronic pancreatitis characterized by an autoimmune inflammatory process in which prominent lymphocyte infiltration with associated fibrosis of the pancreas causes organ dysfunction. Clinically it is very important to be aware of autoimmune pancreatitis because autoimmune chronic pancreatitis (AIP) can clinically disguise as pancreaticobiliary malignancies, ordinary chronic or acute pancreatitis. Here we report a case of autoimmune pancreatitis presented with obstructive jaundice with initial diagnosis of carcinoma of head of the pancreas. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v29i4.11344 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2011; 29: 231-234
Bombay Phenotype: Report of 2 Cases
Authors: Dipta TFA , Hossain KN , Khatun A , Rahman M , Hossain AZ , Wahed A , Shil N 
Published: July 2012

Two cases of the rare blood group Bombay phenotype are discussed here. This rare blood group, Bombay (Oh) was first established by Bhende et al in Bombay (Mumbai), in 1952.In the ABO (ABH) blood group system, the O antigen represents the lack of A or B antigens; however it has the most amount of H antigen. If the H gene is absent, which is extremely rare, H substance can not be formed and subsequent A and B antigens can not also be formed. Absence of H gene results in the Bombay phenotype (Oh) 1-6, 7-13. Individuals with the Bombay phenotype develop anti-H antibodies. This is the reason that undetected Bombay individuals (typically typed as O individuals) will be cross match incompatible with O individuals. Bombay phenotype individuals can only receive blood from other Bombay individuals. In India, 1 in 10,000 has been found to have Bombay blood group. Where as, in Bangladesh till now only nine persons with Bombay (Oh) blood group have been formally reported by the Transfusion Medicine Department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). Using two cases we would like to discuss strategies to properly diagnose cases of Bombay phenotype in Bangladesh DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v29i4.11347 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2011; 29: 241-243
Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Dental & Maxillofacial Surgery, Bangladesh
Authors: Sadat SMA , Rita SN , Banik S , Mallick PC 
Published: July 2012

Not available DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v29i4.11348 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2011; 29: 244-245
A case of diffuse Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in a HIV positive patients
Authors: Patwary Md Ismail , Rahman Matiur , Ahmed Saleh 
Published: July 2012

Not available DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v29i4.11349 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2011; 29: 246
Can Succinylcholine be Used Safely in Severely Burn Patients?
Authors: Begum H , Islam MS , Khatun UHS 
Published: July 2012

The use of succinylcholine(SC) in burn patients arerelatively contraindicated for certain period after lesion aged4 days  10 weeks due to chance of hyperkalemia althoughthere are no systemic data to define what period and whatlevel of K+ is safe. This prospective study was carried out in60 acute burn patients who were admitted in DMCH BurnUnit and undergone surgery within 3 months of lesion. Mostcommon type of burn was flame burn (33%).Mean age ofthe patient was 22.60 ± 9.61, TBSA (Total burn surface area)was 22.17 ± 9.57 and duration of burn was 23.36 ± 19.61.Every patient received standard dose of SC (1.5mg/kg) forintubation. The peripheral venous blood samples for serumK+, Na+, Cl - & HCO3- were drawn before induction and 3minutes after injection of SC. On analysis there were nosignificant change of serum K+ and HCO3- (p > .05), on theother hand serum Na+and Cl- levels were significantlychanged (p<0.05) due to correction of dehydration. In caseof electric burn serum K+ level was raised in every casesbut didnt cross the normal high level of serum K+ (5.5mEq/l). Haemodynamic parameters like pulse, NIBP, SPO2 andECG were analyzed intra operatively and there were nosignificant change in NIBP and ECG, rather there weresignificant improvement in pulse and SPO2 (p< 0.05).Survival of anaesthetic was 100% and no dysrhythmias ormajor morbidity were found intra operatively. Therefore,these data taken in the context of a compelling case forrapid intubating condition suggest safety in succinylcholineuse in the patients with acute burn. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v30i1.11360 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2012; 30: 5-9
Study of EEG Findings in Patients Referred from Psychiatrists
Authors: Chowdhury RN , Daisy S , Rahman KM , Khan SU , Hasan ATMH , Khan ZR , Haque B , Hoque MA , Mondol BA , Habib M , Mohammad QD 
Published: July 2012

EEG is not so commonly used in patients attending psychiatry department. It is predominantly required to rule out any organic cause behind the behavioral changes. Purpose of this study was to assess the referred cases from psychiatry department and determine the clinical factors associated with an abnormal EEG in patients with psychiatric problem. We retrospectively reviewed and analyzed the data of all the cases referred to EEG lab. of Dept. of Neurology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital from psychiatrist. A total of 50 patients from July 2009 to January 2011 were selected. From the EEG register following information were noted eg. age, sex, socioeconomic status, habitat, rural or urban, clinical features, associated features, probable clinical diagnosis and EEG findings. The results showed that most of the patients belonged to age group 11-20years, comprising 46 % (n-23), 66% (n-33) were female. Though the total rate of abnormal EEG in psychiatry patients are low (n-20). 44% of the patients having seizure as the presenting complaint had the largest number of EEG abnormality (n-16), p value <.001. Patients with primary psychiatric disorders did not have any epileptiform activity (n-22). Where as most of the patients (n- 27) who were undiagnosed at the time of referral had the largest number of EEG abnormality (n-19), p value<.002. So any patient presenting to psychiatry department with seizure disorder or any patient with diagnostic confusion should be evaluated with EEG. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v30i1.11363 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2012; 30: 24-29
Jejunogastric Intussusception: A Case Report
Authors: Hussain MM , Rahman A , Abedin MR , Habib MA 
Published: July 2012

Jejunogastric intussusception is an established complication following any type of gastroenterostomy. In its acute form it presents with abdominal pain and lump suggestive of obstruction. It is also a rare cause of haematemesis. Chronic and intermittent presentation has also been described. It is a surgical emergency in its acute form. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is required to avoid mortality. We report here a case that had a history suggestive of recurrent symptoms and ultimately presented as an acute emergency in the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v30i1.11366 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2012; 30: 44-47
Dentatorubral Pallidoluysian Atrophy (DRPLA)-A Rare Neurological Disorder
Authors: Hannan MA , Islam MN , Begum A , Jahan ME 
Published: July 2012

Dentatorubral pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA) is a rare type of an autosomal dominant progressive late onset cerebellar ataxia. It is caused by a defect in a gene [CAG repeat in atrophin-1 (ATN1) on chromosome 12] and results in damage to the cerebellum, and to its connections within the central nervous system. It is also known as Haw River Syndrome and Naito-Oyanagi disease. This disorder seems to be very rare except in Japan. Patients with DRPLA can exhibit a variety of psychiatric symptoms in addition to extrapyramidal and cerebellar symptoms. We report a case who was 28 years old unmarried man presented at BSMMU, Dhaka in 2010. The present work highlights the variable mode of presentation of DRPLA and the difficulty of an early diagnosis without facility of genetic analysis. The aim of our report was to describe typical clinical presentations of the disease without positive family history. Our patient presented with unsteadiness during walking, irrelevant behavior and talking, incontinence of urine and stool with occasional myoclonic seizure and dementia. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v30i1.11367 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2012; 30: 48-52