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Effect of Temperature on the Fecundity ofPezothrips kellyanus(Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
Authors: Varikou K , Birouraki A , Tsitsipis I , Sergentani Chr 
Published: January 2012

AbstractThe reproductive biology of a citrus pest Pezothrips kellyanus (Bagnall) was studied at four constant temperatures (15, 20, 25, and 30°C) on lemon leaf discs, under laboratory conditions. Lifetime fecundity of mated P. kellyanus was twofold higher at 20 and 25°C than at 15°C. Temperature had no significant effect on fecundity but daily oviposition rate increased as temperature increased. At 15°C, a female of P. kellyanus oviposited 1.13 offspring and at 30°C 5.35 offspring in average per day. Adult longevity was inversely related to temperature. Specifically, female longevity was longest at 15°C (53.90 d) and shortest at 30°C (13.64 d). Preoviposition, oviposition, and postoviposition periods decreased inversely to temperature. Sex ratio was strongly female biased (&gt;60%) at 15 and 25°C. The net reproductive rate (Ro was highest at 15°C and lowest at 30°C. The intrinsic rate of natural increase (rm) as well as the finite rate of increase (λ) were related to temperature and were highest at 30°C. The mean generation time (T) and population doubling time (DT) were inversely related to temperature and were longest at the lowest studied temperature, 15°C. Almost all biological parameters (except preoviposition period) differed significantly between mated and unmated females when were tested at 25°C. The offspring sex ratio was significantly higher at mated than unmated females. Unmated females produced only a few female offspring confirming arrhenotoky in P. kellyanus.
Efficacy of Local Drug Delivery of 0.5% Clarithromycin Gel as an Adjunct to Non‐Surgical Periodontal Therapy in the Treatment of Current Smokers With Chronic Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Agarwal Esha , Pradeep A.R. , Bajaj Pavan , Naik Savitha B. 
Published: January 2012

Background: The relationship between cigarette smoking and periodontal disease has been examined extensively. Local delivery of antimicrobials into periodontal pockets improves periodontal health. The present study is designed to investigate the adjunctive effects of subgingivally delivered 0.5% clarithromycin (CLM) as an adjunct to scaling and root planing for treating chronic periodontitis in smokers.Methods: Sixty‐one patients were randomized and categorized into two treatment groups: group 1, in which 31 individuals received scaling and root planing plus 0.5% CLM, and group 2, in which 30 individuals received scaling and root planing plus placebo gel. Clinical parameters were recorded at baseline and at 1, 3, and 6 months; they included plaque index (PI), modified sulcus bleeding index (mSBI), gingival index (GI), probing depth (PD), and clinical attachment level (CAL). The mean concentration of 0.5% CLM in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) was estimated by reverse‐phase high‐performance liquid chromatography.Results: Both therapies resulted in significant improvements. At the end of 6 months, the mean GI, PI, mSBI, PD, and CAL for the CLM group were 1.06 ± 0.28, 2.82 ± 0.64, 1.36 ± 0.24, 4.64 ± 0.63, and 4.90 ± 0.46, respectively, versus 1.38 ± 0.41, 3.22 ± 0.57, 1.44 ± 0.27, 6.07 ± 0.88, and 5.69 ± 0.46, respectively, for the placebo group. Using an individual‐based analysis, individuals in group 1 showed enhanced clinical outcome (P <0.05) over a period of 6 months compared with those in group 2. CLM was detected in GCF until a period of 7 weeks after the local drug delivery.Conclusion: Although both treatment strategies seemed to benefit the individuals, the adjunctive use of 0.5% CLM as a controlled drug delivery system enhanced the clinical outcome.
Tooth and Periodontal Clinical Attachment Loss Are Associated With Hyperglycemia in Patients With Diabetes
Authors: Botero Javier Enrique , Yepes Fanny Lucia , Roldán Natalia , Castrillón Cesar Augusto , Hincapie Juan Pablo , Ochoa Sandra Paola , Ospina Carlos Andrés , Becerra María Alejandra , Jaramillo Adriana , Gutierrez Sonia Jakeline , Contreras Adolfo 
Published: January 2012

Background: Periodontal disease has been associated with diabetes, but there is still controversy on the relationship between periodontal clinical parameters and glycemic control. The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between blood glucose levels and clinical parameters of periodontal disease in individuals with diabetes.Methods: A total of 65 individuals with diabetes and 81 individuals without diabetes were included in the study. A full‐mouth periodontal examination and preprandial fasting glycemia values were recorded for each individual. Glycosylated hemoglobin was only measured in patients with diabetes. A comparative analysis between groups (Mann‐Whitney U test) and a correlation analysis between glycemia and periodontal parameters were performed (Spearman test).Results: Patients without diabetes presented more teeth than individuals with diabetes (P <0.05). Patients with diabetes with periodontitis displayed loss of periodontal clinical attachment compared to patients without diabetes, but the highest value was observed in patients with periodontitis that reported a smoking habit. Furthermore, patients with diabetes with periodontitis presented higher glycemia and glycated hemoglobin values in contrast to patients with gingivitis. Patients with diabetes with hyperglycemia had a higher risk to develop periodontitis (odds ratio = 2.24; 95% confidence interval = 1.02 to 4.93). A positive correlation was observed between glycemia and clinical attachment loss (AL), whereas a negative correlation between glycemia and the number of teeth present was found (P <0.05).Conclusions: Tooth and periodontal AL were increased by hyperglycemia in individuals with diabetes. This study contributes additional evidence that diabetes could aggravate periodontal disease and affect the systemic health of individuals.
Mortality in Kidney Disease Patients Treated with Phosphate Binders
Authors: Di Iorio Biagio , Bellasi Antonio , Russo Domenico 
Published: January 2012

Summary

Background and Objectives
Dietary phosphorous overload and excessive calcium intake from calcium-containing phosphate binders promote coronary artery calcification (CAC) that may contribute to high mortality of dialysis patients. CAC has been found in patients in early stages of nondialysis-dependent CKD. In this population, no study has evaluated the potential role of phosphorus binders on mortality. This study aimed to evaluate all-cause mortality as the primary end point in nondialysis-dependent CKD patients randomized to different phosphate binders; secondary end points were dialysis inception and the composite end point of all-cause mortality and dialysis inception.

Design, Setting, Participants, & Measurements
This is a randomized, multicenter, nonblinded pilot study. Consecutive outpatients (n=212; stage 3–4 CKD) were randomized to either sevelamer (n=107) or calcium carbonate (n=105). Phosphorus concentration was maintained between 2.7 and 4.6 mg/dl for patients with stage 3–4 CKD and between 3.5 and 5.5 mg/dl for patients with stage 5 CKD. The CAC score was assessed by computed tomography at study entry and after 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. All-cause mortality, dialysis inception, and the composite end point were recorded for up to 36 months.

Results
In patients randomized to sevelamer, all-cause mortality and the composite end point were lower; a nonsignificant trend was noted for dialysis inception.

Conclusions
Sevelamer provided benefits in all-cause mortality and in the composite end point of death or dialysis inception but not advantages in dialysis inception. Larger studies are needed to confirm these results.
Chromoblastomycosis mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma: a case report
Authors: Kayastha BMM , Shrestha R , Shrestha Pan , Karki A 
Published: January 2012

Chromoblastomycosis (CM), a chronic subcutaneous mycosis, is caused by several dematiaceous fungi, the most common being Fonsecaea pedrosoi . It usually occurs in the lower extremities following traumatic implantation of the organisms. We are reporting a case of rapidly developing case of CM on the unilateral lower limb with a fungating mass like ulcerative lesion and hyperkeratotic warty growth. We could not explain the pattern of this rapid growth which seems to be one of the rare presentations. Scraping from a verrucous lesion in potassium hydroxide preparation revealed mycelia arising from sclerotic bodies The histopathology from the warty lesion showed granulomatous lesion without muriform or medlar bodies. The histopathology from the ulcerative lesion did not show any malignant changes. Our case responded very well to itraconazole. This case is presented here for the rapidity of growth and the development of a fungating mass and bleeding that simulated the behaviour of squamous cell carcinoma.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v8i1.5714 Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology 8(1) 2009 22-26
Sweet's Syndrome: a case report
Authors: Kayastha BMM , Lama L , Shrestha P , Shrestha R , Karki A 
Published: January 2012

Sweet's syndrome is a disorder characterized by fever and painful skin lesions. The condition starts suddenly with the appearance of red, slightly raised tender plaques, usually on the back, arms, face or neck. Women are most at risk of Sweet's syndrome, predominantly between 30-50 years of age who have recently had an upper respiratory tract infection. Here we present a 70 years old lady who came with fever and tender erythematous plaques on trunk and limbs. On investigation, leucocytosis with raised ESR was found and the skin biopsy was consistent with Sweet's syndrome. There was dramatic improvement with systemic corticosteroid.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v8i1.5716 Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology 8(1) 2009 31-33
Teledermatology in Nepal: Where are we?
Authors: Neupane S Saraswoti 
Published: January 2012

Teledermatology is the practice of clinical dermatology by making use. of images , computers and telecommunication technologies for the diagnosis and treatment ·of skin conditions. The technology involves two different approaches, store-and-forward approach and real-time interaction. Although it has a long history, its implementation in Nepal is still in the period of conception. Both the approaches have their own advantages, but they are not. free from disadvantages. In Nepal, rapidly growing telecommunication facility throughout the country can be utilized to increase the accessibility to dermatology consultation service. Considering the high burden of skin diseases compared to the limited number of dermatologists in the country, teledermatology could be an effective tool in improvement of the health care delivery system.Keywords: Teledermatology; skin diseases; NepalDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v8i1.5718 Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology 8(1) 2009 38-40
Food and Economic Security through Homestead Vegetable Production by Women in Flood Affected <i>Char</i> Land
Authors: Hasan Shaikh Shamim , Sultana Sabina 
Published: January 2012

The study was conducted in several “Chars” (Char Kachadia, Char Gangaproshad, Char Alokdia and Char Tishondi) in Shibalaya Upazilla under Manikganj District to: investigate the livelihood situation and socio-demographic characteristics of the Char women, identify the current crop production practices adopted by them and to highlight the most likely months for food insecurity along with main problems regarding homestead vegetable production by the respondents. A total of 150 respondents were selected using simple random sampling technique. The study was conducted during August 2009 to February, 2010. It was revealed that most of the respondents were middle aged, had medium to big families, were mostly illiterate to having primary education. They had an average homestead vegetable farm of 6.71 decimals. It was found from the study that most of the respondents spent 3.20 hours/day for cultivating vegetables in their homestead areas. Different types of vegetables were being grown by the respondents including spinach, bitter gourd, cowpea, pumpkin, okra, water spinach, pointed gourd in the summer season and red amaranth, brinjal, tomato, bean, radish, pepper in the winter season. All these vegetables provided food security as well as economic security to the respondents who pointed out that March and September were the most food insecure months. The findings also indicated that the respondents faced several problems like lack of capital, lack of irrigation water during dry season and lack of good quality seeds. Keywords: Food and economic security; homestead; vegetable production; char land DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/agric.v9i1-2.9478 The Agriculturists 2011; 9(1&2): 44-53
Social Networks in Rural Situation: A Case Study in Mymensingh District of Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman MA , Haque S 
Published: January 2012

This study based on social networks has identified the socio-economic status of the respondents, their risk management strategies, size and density of the social networks of the actors, and the patterns of relations among social actors in the village Chargobodia of Mymensingh district. A snowball sampling technique was applied and data were collected from 35 respondents from the selected village through field survey using a pre-designed questionnaire, PRA and observation technique. The study indicated that social ties play an important role to manage risk, and the level of income; education and position in the society have great impact on social ties. The strategies used for risk management included communication with family members, neighbours, and friends for getting help, and use of other means such as money lender, NGOs etc. The actors having more ties had a better position in the society to manage any adverse situation. Some actors were in a large network but maintained close interaction with selected few for managing their risk. The group formation mainly depended on close relationship, reciprocity and mutual trust. Based on the findings suggestions have been made for taking sound policies, stronger institutions and better governance as the key tools for more effective poverty reduction and risk management in Bangladesh. Keywords: Social network; risk management DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/agric.v9i1-2.9481 The Agriculturists 2011; 9(1&2): 73-81
Studies on Direct and Indirect Effects of Different Plant Characters on Yield of Taro (<i>Colocasia esculenta</i> L. Schott) Var. Antiquorum
Authors: Paul KK , Bari MA 
Published: January 2012

Thirty accessions of taro (Colocasia esculenta L) varieties were evaluated to estimate the direct and indirect effects of different plant characters, namely, plant height, petiole length, petiole breadth, leaf number, leaf length, leaf breadth, LAI, inflorescence length, peduncle length, corm length, corm breadth, cormel number, cormel length, cormel breadth, corm weight, cormel weight on yield per plant. Plant height, petiole length, corm breadth, cormel number, cormel length exhibited direct effect on yield per plant at the genotypic level. Cormel weight and cormel breadth had the highest direct effect on yield per plant at the phenotypic level. The residual effect was 0.3043 at the genotypic level and that at phenotypic level was 0.4874. Keywords: Colocasia esculenta; direct effect; indirect effect; yield of taro DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/agric.v9i1-2.9483 The Agriculturists 2011; 9(1&2): 89-98
Womens Participation in Family Decision Making in Dumki Upazila of Patuakhali District
Authors: Rashid MU , Islam MM 
Published: January 2012

The investigation was conducted to know the family decision making role of rural women in some selected villages namely Shreerampur, Jalisha, and Jhatra of Dumki upazila under Patuakhali district. Data were collected through interview schedule for seventy selected women during February, 2010. The selected characteristics of the rural women were age, education, family size, farm size, annual income, agricultural knowledge, non-localite behavior, training exposure, fatalism and media exposure. Decision Making Index (DMI) was developed to measure each of the items regarding different aspects of role. The DMI ranged from 98-165 against a possible range of 0-210. On the basis of DMI top aspects of decision making role were ‘house construction’ (165), ‘education of children’ (160), ‘participation in social, religious and marriage ceremony’ (160) and ‘vaccination of children’ (155). Overall, family decision making role indicated that the highest proportion (42.8%) of the rural women were found playing medium decision making role while the rest 57.2% was equally shared by high and low decision makers. Correlation analysis indicated education, agricultural knowledge and non-localite behavior to have positive significant influence on family decision making role of the rural women. Keywords: Rural women; decision making role; family DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/agric.v9i1-2.9488 The Agriculturists 2011; 9(1&2): 137-142
Climate of Bangladesh: An Analysis of Northwestern and Southwestern Part Using High Resolution Atmosphere-Ocean General Circulation Model (AOGCM)
Authors: Rouf MA , Uddin MK , Debsarma SK , Rahman M Mizanur 
Published: January 2012

The past, present and future climatic pattern (temperature and rainfall) of northwestern and southwestern part of Bangladesh was assessed based on the High Resolution Atmospheric-Ocean General Circulation Model (AOGCM) using the present rainfall and temperature data of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Climatology in Bangladesh is derived from 20 km mesh MRI-AGCM (Atmospheric General Circulation Model) calibrated with reference to the observed data for the period of 1979-2006. Then, projections for rainfall and temperature are made for near future (2015-2034) and future (2075-99). Two disaster prone areas (i) northwestern part (Shapahar & Porsha) and (ii) southwestern part (Kalapara & Amtoli) were selected as the study areas. AOGCM model was run for Bangladesh and also for study areas separately. The present mean temperature for Bangladesh was found to rise from the past, rises slightly, but in near future and future the rate of mean temperature rise is projected to be much more than the present rate (increase up to 4.34 °C/100 years), the rate is projected to be 5.39 °C/100 years in case of Shapahar and Porsha a while 4.37 °C/100 years in case of Kalapara and Amtoli. The present, near future and future average rainfall of Bangladesh appeared to fluctuate, but have shown a decreasing trend (decreases up to 1.96 mm/100 years). The mean average rainfall of Shapahar and Porsha presently decreases very slowly (not significant), but in near future and future will decrease slowly (0.66mm/100 years). In case of Kalapara, the average rainfall appears to decrease presently, near future and future will decrease up to 3.62 mm/100 years. The average rainfall of Amtoli appears to decrease @ 1.92mm/100 years but in near future appears to increase slightly and again decrease @ 3.27mm/100years in future. Keywords: Atmosphere-Ocean General Circulation Model (AOGCM); climatology; simulation; temperature; rainfall DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/agric.v9i1-2.9489 The Agriculturists 2011; 9(1&2): 143-154
IgG Glycosylation Changes andMBL2Polymorphisms: Associations with Markers of Systemic Inflammation and Joint Destruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: TROELSEN LONE N. , JACOBSEN SØREN , ABRAHAMS JODIE L. , ROYLE LOUISE , RUDD PAULINE M. , NARVESTAD EVA , HEEGAARD NIELS H. , GARRED PETER 
Published: January 2012

Objective.To examine whether IgG glycosylation changes andMBL2genotypes are associated with systemic inflammation and joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods.IgG N-glycan content was determined from serum in 118 patients with RA by high-throughput glycan analysis using normal-phase high-pressure liquid chromatography.MBL2extended genotypes (YA/YA, YA/XA, XA/XA, YA/YO, XA/YO, YO/YO) were determined. Systemic inflammation was assessed by serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). Joint destruction was assessed by total Sharp score (TSS) and alloplastic surgery records.Results.IgG hypogalactosylation was significantly correlated to IL-6 (Spearman’s rho = 0.32, p < 0.001), CRP (Spearman’s rho = 0.31, p < 0.001), TSS (Spearman’s rho = 0.25, p = 0.01), and alloplastic replacement of joints (Spearman’s rho = 0.18, p = 0.05). In multivariate analysis including age, CRP, anticitrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA), and other confounders, IgG hypogalactosylation was significantly associated with TSS (p = 0.014) and alloplastic joint replacement (OR 76.5, p = 0.041) in patients homozygous for the high expressionMBL2genotype YA/YA, but not in carriers of lower expression genotypes.Conclusion.Decreased galactosylation of IgG correlated to markers of inflammation, i.e., IL-6 and CRP. Only in patients homozygous for high expression of theMBL2genotype YA/YA was IgG hypogalactosylation associated with markers of joint destruction. Our results suggest that inflammation-associated decreased galactosylation of IgG combined with high expressionMBL2genotypes are involved in the pathophysiology of RA.
Le temps de vivre ou le temps de mourir ?
Authors: Motu Emily , Michalon Clair 
Published: January 2012

Qui, face au temps qui s’écoule ou se mesure, n’a pas été surpris par la nonchalance de certains, choqué par la rigidité d’autres, mis à mal par la souplesse des horaires et une attente qui s’étire ? Cet article offre une explication possible des différents rapports au temps entretenus par différents groupes culturels. En accédant aux raisons sous-jacentes des différentes façons de gérer le temps, on peut trouver les comportements de l’Autre, bien que différents, voire opposés aux siens, rationnels et donc maintenir un dialogue avec lui. Ce dialogue est la première étape nécessaire à la richesse de la rencontre interculturelle. Vient ensuite, quand cela est possible, l’adoption des comportements de l’Autre, afin d’enrichir la palette de ses propres comportements culturels, c’est la capacité d’adaptation, c’est la richesse des vrais êtres interculturels.