bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Prospective Outcomes Analysis of Palliative Procedures Performed for Malignant Intestinal Obstruction Due to Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Authors: Chi Dennis S. , Phaëton Rebecca , Miner Thomas J. , Kardos Steven V. , Diaz John P. , Leitao Mario M. , Gardner Ginger , Huh Jae , Tew William P. , Konner Jason A. , Sonoda Yukio , Abu-Rustum Nadeem R. , Barakat Richard R. , Jaques David P. 
Published: August 2009

Abstract

Objective.
To obtain prospective outcomes data on patients (pts) undergoing palliative operative or endoscopic procedures for malignant bowel obstruction due to recurrent ovarian cancer.

Methods.
An institutional study was conducted from July 2002 to July 2003 to prospectively identify pts who underwent an operative or endoscopic procedure to palliate the symptoms of advanced cancer. This report focuses on pts with malignant bowel obstruction due to recurrent ovarian cancer. Procedures performed with an upper or lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscope were considered “endoscopic.” All other cases were classified as “operative.” Following the procedure, the presence or absence of symptoms was determined and followed over time. All pts were followed until death.

Results.
Palliative interventions were performed on 74 gynecologic oncology pts during the study period, of which 26 (35%) were for malignant GI obstruction due to recurrent ovarian cancer. The site of obstruction was small bowel in 14 (54%) cases and large bowel in 12 (46%) cases. Palliative procedures were operative in 14 (54%) pts and endoscopic in the other 12 (46%). Overall, symptomatic improvement or resolution within 30 days was achieved in 23 (88%) of 26 patients, with 1 (4%) postprocedure mortality. At 60 days, 10 (71%) of 14 pts who underwent operative procedures and 6 (50%) of 12 pts who had endoscopic procedures had symptom control. Median survival from the time of the palliative procedure was 191 days (range, 33–902) for those undergoing an operative procedure and 78 days (range, 18–284) for those undergoing an endoscopic procedure.

Conclusion.
Patients with malignant bowel obstructions due to recurrent ovarian cancer have a high likelihood of experiencing relief of symptoms with palliative procedures. Although recurrence of symptoms is common, durable palliation and extended survival are possible, especially in those patients selected for operative intervention.
Cancer Awareness in Atypical Thrombotic Microangiopathies
Authors: Oberic Lucie , Buffet Marc , Schwarzinger Mickael , Veyradier Agnès , Clabault Karine , Malot Sandrine , Schleinitz Nicolas , Valla Dominique , Galicier Lionel , Bengrine-Lefèvre Leila , Gorin Norbert-Claude , Coppo Paul ,   for the Reference Center for the Management of Thrombotic Microangiopathies
Published: August 2009

Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the reader will be able to: Outline the clinical and biological features that would prompt a clinician to investigate an underlying malignancy in a patient suffering from thrombotic microangiopathy.Conduct additional investigation to diagnose or rule out malignancy.Formulate in timely fashion an adapted treatment plan for a patient with a cancer-associated thrombotic microangiopathy.
This article is available for continuing medical education credit at CME.TheOncologist.com.
Prevalence of lymphoplasmacytic synovitis in dogs with naturally occurring cranial cruciate ligament rupture
Authors: Erne Jay B. , Goring Robert L. , Kennedy Fidelma A. , Schoenborn William C. 
Published: August 2009

Abstract
Objective—To determine the prevalence of lymphoplasmacytic synovitis (LPS) in dogs with naturally occurring cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture and compare clinical, radiographic, cytologic, and histologic findings in dogs with and without LPS.
Design—Cross-sectional study.
Animals—110 dogs with naturally occurring CCL rupture.
Procedures—Histologic examination of synovial biopsy specimens obtained at the time of surgical treatment was used to identify dogs with LPS. Clinical, radiographic, cytologic, and histologic findings were compared between dogs with and without LPS.
Results—56 (51%) dogs had histologic evidence of LPS. There were no significant differences in age, body weight, duration of lameness, severity of lameness, severity of radiographic signs of degenerative joint disease, extent of CCL rupture (partial vs complete), or gross appearance of the medial meniscus between dogs with and without LPS. Mean tibial plateau angle was significantly lower in dogs with LPS than in dogs without LPS, and dogs with LPS were significantly more likely to have neutrophils in their synovial fluid. Lymphocytes were seen in synovial fluid from a single dog with LPS.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Results suggested that LPS was common in dogs with naturally occurring CCL rupture. However, only minor clinical, radiographic, cytologic, and histologic differences were identified between dogs with and without LPS.
Evaluation of hormone receptor expression for use in predicting survival of female dogs with malignant mammary gland tumors
Authors: Chang Chao-Chin , Tsai Min-Hsuan , Liao Jiunn-Wang , Chan Jacky Peng-Weng , Wong Min-Liang , Chang Shih-Chieh 
Published: August 2009

Abstract
Objective—To evaluate the prognostic potential of expression of hormone receptors in malignant mammary gland tumors of dogs.
Design—Cohort study.
Animals—89 female dogs with malignant mammary gland tumors and 24 female dogs with benign mammary gland tumors.
Procedures—Female dogs with malignant (n = 89 dogs) and benign (24) mammary gland tumors were evaluated to determine the prognostic value of the expression of estrogen receptor (ER)A or the progesterone receptor (PR), as determined by use of immunohistochemical methods.
Results—In this study, 68 (60.2%) and 88 (77.9%) of the 113 dogs with mammary gland tumors had expression of ERA and PR, respectively. Expression of ERA and PR was detected proportionately more frequently in benign tumors (23/24 [95.8%] and 24/24 [100%], respectively) than in malignant tumors (45/89 [50.6%] and 64/89 [71.9%]). Percentage of tumors with positive results for ERA and PR was significantly higher in tumors < 5 cm in diameter; as clinical stage I, II, or III; and without metastasis to lymph nodes or distant metastasis. However, only PR expression in tumor cells was significantly associated with 1-year survival after surgical removal of the tumor. Moreover, dogs with malignant tumors expressing ERA and PR had a significantly higher survival rate, compared with the rate for dogs with malignant tumors expressing ERA but not PR.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—These findings strongly suggested that expression of PR could be used as a prognostic factor for survival, especially in female dogs with malignant mammary gland tumors with ERA expression.
Evaluation of vehicular trauma in dogs: 239 cases (January–December 2001)
Authors: Streeter Elizabeth M. , Rozanski Elizabeth A. , Laforcade-Buress Armelle de , Freeman Lisa M. , Rush John E. 
Published: August 2009

Abstract
Objective—To describe a population of dogs with vehicular trauma and to determine whether age, type and severity of injury, or preexisting disease were associated with outcome.
Design—Retrospective case series.
Animals—239 dogs evaluated at a university referral hospital after vehicular trauma over a 12-month period.
Procedures—Patient characteristics, including age, outcome, animal trauma triage (ATT) score, treatments performed, hospital stay, cost, and preexisting disease, were recorded from medical records of dogs that had vehicular trauma. Dogs were assigned to a young, middle-aged, or geriatric age group. Categoric and continuous variables were compared between survivors and nonsurvivors to identify possible associations.
Results—239 dogs (126 males and 113 females) were evaluated following vehicular trauma during 2001: young (n = 149), middle-aged (68), and geriatric (22). The median ATT score was 3 (range, 0 to 15). Sixteen dogs had preexisting disease. Hospital stay ranged from < 1 to 28 days (median, 3 days). Cost ranged from $77 to $10,636 (median, $853). Two hundred six dogs were discharged. Twenty-six dogs were euthanatized, and 7 died. Dogs that died or were euthanatized had significantly higher ATT scores. The ATT score also was associated with a significantly higher cost of care. Dogs with multiple injuries had significantly higher ATT scores, had increased cost of care, and were significantly more likely to die or be euthanatized.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Increased injury severity in dogs was associated with increased mortality rates and higher cost of treatment.
Computed tomography and low-field magnetic resonance imaging of the pituitary gland in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism: 11 cases (2001–2003)
Authors: Auriemma Edoardo , Barthez Paul Y. , van der Vlugt-Meijer Roselinda H. , Voorhout George , Meij Björn P. 
Published: August 2009

Abstract
Objective—To compare the results of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pituitary gland in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (PDH) caused by histologically confirmed pituitary adenoma.
Design—Retrospective case series.
Animals—11 dogs with PDH that underwent transsphenoidal hypophysectomy.
Procedures—Medical records of dogs examined between January 2001 and March 2003 were reviewed. Dogs were included in this study if they had clinical signs of hypercortisolism at the time of admission (for which PDH was diagnosed) and underwent transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Pre- and postcontrast CT and low-field MRI (0.2-Tesla magnet) were performed on the same day as surgery for each dog.
Results—An abnormal pituitary gland was found in 7 dogs by use of MRI and in the same 7 dogs by use of CT. Significant differences were found between postcontrast CT and MR images for height, width, and length of the pituitary gland; brain area; and thickness of the sphenoid bone. However, the pituitary gland height-to-brain area ratio determined from postcontrast CT and MR images was not significantly different. The signal-to-noise ratio and contrast-to-noise ratio of pre- and postcontrast MR images were significantly higher than those of the CT images.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Low-field MRI and dynamic CT imaging of the pituitary gland provided comparable information on the presence of pituitary adenomas in dogs with PDH.
Subtotal or partial unilateral arytenoidectomy for treatment of arytenoid chondritis in five calves
Authors: Nichols Sylvain , Anderson David E. 
Published: August 2009

Abstract
Case Description—5 calves were evaluated for abnormal respiratory noise associated with variable degrees of respiratory distress.
Clinical Findings—Tachypnea and inspiratory dyspnea were detected at initial evaluation in all calves. Endoscopic evaluation of the upper respiratory tract revealed enlarged and immobile arytenoids. Radiographic (n = 3) and computed tomographic (1) evaluation of the laryngeal area revealed images that were indicative of a large soft tissue mass at the level of the arytenoids obstructing the rima glottis. A presumptive diagnosis of arytenoid chondritis was made.
Treatment and Outcome—A tracheostomy tube was placed in all calves. Medical treatment (with antimicrobials and anti-inflammatory drugs) was attempted in 4 calves after initial evaluation. Unilateral arytenoidectomy via a laryngotomy was performed under general anesthesia in all calves. Dysphagia and coughing were the most frequent postoperative complications. Three calves survived at least 6 months after the procedure. One calf died of a perforated abomasal ulcer 3 months after the surgery. Another calf died suddenly 1 month after the surgery of an undetermined cause.
Clinical Relevance—Unilateral arytenoidectomy was a viable surgical treatment for arytenoid chondritis in calves. Further research in a larger number of affected cattle is needed to determine the advantages or disadvantages of this procedure over other surgical techniques.
Hematologic and plasma biochemical findings in cold-stunned Kemp's ridley turtles: 176 cases (2001–2005)
Authors: Innis Charles J. , Ravich Jared B. , Tlusty Michael F. , Hoge Melissa S. , Wunn Denise S. , Boerner-Neville Leslie B. , Merigo Constance , Weber E. Scott 
Published: August 2009

Abstract
Objective—To document hematologic and plasma biochemical values for a large number of cold-stunned Kemp's ridley turtles at the beginning of rehabilitation, to investigate differences in hematologic and plasma biochemical values of turtles that ultimately survived versus those that died, and to compare values of survivors during convalescence with initial values obtained at the time of admission.
Design—Retrospective case series.
Animals—176 stranded, cold-stunned Kemp's ridley turtles hospitalized between 2001 and 2005.
Procedures—Hematologic and plasma biochemical values obtained at the time of admission were compared retrospectively for turtles that died versus turtles that survived. Initial results for survivors were compared with convalescent results obtained later in rehabilitation.
Results—Turtles that died had significantly greater plasma concentrations of sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and uric acid than did turtles that survived. For survivors, values obtained during convalescence for BUN concentration and plasma calcium concentration were significantly greater than initial values obtained at the time of admission, whereas values obtained during convalescence for glucose, sodium, and uric acid concentrations were significantly lower than initial values.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Cold-stunned Kemp's ridley turtles may be affected by electrolyte derangements, dehydration, and decreased renal function. Hematologic and plasma biochemical evaluation of such turtles provided useful clinical and prognostic information during the rehabilitation process.
Antifungal Activity of Three Fern Extracts on Causative Agents of Groundnut Early Leaf Spot and Rust Diseases
Authors: Sahayaraj Kitherian , Francis Borgio Jesu , Raju Ganapathy 
Published: August 2009

Antifungal Activity of Three Fern Extracts on Causative Agents of Groundnut Early Leaf Spot and Rust DiseasesAntimycotic activity of three fern extracts fromHemionitis arifolia(Burm.f.) Moore.,Pteridium aquilinum(Linn.) Kuhn. andChristella parasitica(Linn.) H. Lev. were evaluated against groundnut early leaf spot and rust disease causative agentsviz., Puccinia arachidisSpeg. andPhaeoisariopsis personata(Berk & M.A. Cuortis) Vanarx., espectively by mycelial dry weight method. Both the fungi were sensitive to all the three fern extracts tested. Among the extracts, chloroform extract ofH. arifoliawas found to have maximum antifungal activity against both fungi. Between these two fungi,P. personatawas found to be more sensitive to the tested plant extracts thanP. arachidis.From this study it is concluded that chloroform extract fromH. arifoliacan be utilized for managing rust and leaf spots diseases on groundnut.
Contribution to the Knowledge of the Chalcid Parasitoid Complex (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of Agromyzid Leafminers (Diptera: Agromyzidae) from Turkey, with New Hosts and Records
Authors: Gençer Lütfiye 
Published: August 2009

Contribution to the Knowledge of the Chalcid Parasitoid Complex (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of Agromyzid Leafminers (Diptera: Agromyzidae) from Turkey, with New Hosts and RecordsA total of nineteen parasitoid species were recorded from agromyzid leafminers in some sites of Middle Anatolia. These species were:Diglyphus iseae(Walker),D. pachyneurusGraham,D. crassinervisErdös,D. pusztenzis(Erdös&Novicky),D. begini(Ashmead),Baryscapussp.,Hemiptarsenus zilahisebessiErdös,Pnigalio soemius(Walker),Neochrysocharis formosa(Westwood),N. claraSzelenyi,N. arvensisGraham,N. chlorogaster(Erdös),Chrysocharis pentheus(Walker),C. phyrne(Walker),C. pubicornis(Zetterstedt),C. viridis(Nees),Pediobius metallicus(Walker) (Eulophidae),Epiclerus panyas(Walker) (Tetracampidae), andMerismussp. (Pteromalidae). Among the parasitoids reared,Diglyphus beginiandChrysocharis viridishave been for the first time found in Turkey,D. crassinervis, H. zilahisebessi, N. claraandE. panyaswere recorded fromChromatomyia horticolaandP. soemiuswas recorded fromLiriomyza strigatawere recorded for the first time.
Influence of Fusarium and Wheat Stem Sawfly Infestation on Volatile Compounds Production by Wheat Plants
Authors: Piesik Dariusz , Wenda-Piesik Anna , Weaver David , Macedo Tulio , Morrill Wendell 
Published: August 2009

Influence ofFusariumand Wheat Stem Sawfly Infestation on Volatile Compounds Production by Wheat PlantsPlants that were infested by the wheat stem sawfly emitted significantly increased amounts of the secondary metabolites linalool, linalool oxide, ß-farnesene, ß-caryophyllene, and 4-heptanone in comparison to uninfested plants. Wheat plants parasitized byFusariumspecies also have emitted volatiles. The amount of volatiles released varied by infective species ofFusariumand volatile patterns varied over time for both sawfly infestation and pathogen infection. Plants that were stressed by both herbivory and pathogens emitted even greater amounts of certain volatiles. Surprisingly, larval sawfly mortality was much greater in plants infected byFusariumspecies, and both mortality and the rate of volatile release varied byFusarium. The role of these plant volatiles are further discussed in the context of defensive plant responses toFusariumand sawfly infestation.
Impact of Glomus Fasciculatum and Fluorescent Pseudomonas on Growth Performance of Vigna Radiata (L.) Wilczek Challenged with Phytopathogens
Authors: Basu Muthuramalingam , Santhaguru Karuppagnaniar 
Published: August 2009

Impact ofGlomus Fasciculatumand FluorescentPseudomonason Growth Performance ofVigna Radiata(L.) Wilczek Challenged with PhytopathogensFusarium oxysporumandRhizoctonia solaniare the major soil-borne pathogens causing growth and yield depression. The present study focused on the ability of fluorescentPseudomonasandGlomus fasciculatumon growth performance ofVigna radiatain pathogen-infested soil. The percent colonization byG. fasciculatumindicated an increase of the presence of fluorescentPseudomonasand a decrease of the presence ofFusarium oxysporumorRhizoctonia solani. However, the reduction of colonization induced pathogen in percent was alleviated by fluorescentPseudomonas. Inoculation with either fluorescentPseudomonasorG. fasciculatumor both induced a significant increase in root and shoot length, plant vigour index, dry weight and total N and P content in V. radiata as compared to uninoculated control. The impact of inoculation was much pronounced in dual inoculated plants in comparison with those inoculated with eitherG. fasciculatumor fluorescentPseudomonas. In contrast, treatment of plants with eitherF. oxysporumorR. solanidecreased the root and shoot length, plant vigour index, dry weight and total N and P content in the test legume. However, in the presence of fluorescentPseudomonasandG. fasciculatum, the adverse effect on the pathogens on growth ofV. radiatawas alleviated.
Disappearance of Azoxystrobin, Cyprodinil, and Fludioxonil Residues on Tomato Leaves in a Greenhouse
Authors: Szpyrka Ewa , Sadło Stanisław 
Published: August 2009

Disappearance of Azoxystrobin, Cyprodinil, and Fludioxonil Residues on Tomato Leaves in a GreenhouseThe objective of this work was to estimate the disappearance parameters of azoxystrobin, cyprodinil and fludioxonil initial deposits, active ingredients of Amistar 250 SC, and Switch 62,5 WG, at present, commonly used for the protection of fruits and vegetables against diseases of fungal origin. The tests were carried out on tomato plants grown in commercial greenhouses sprayed with homogenous 0.1% aqueous solution of these plant protection products. It was found that on tomato leaves azoxystrobin, cyprodinil, and fludioxonil residues dropped by half on average within 13, 9, and 31 days after treatments, respectively. Therefore, in conditions of high infection pressure, there is a need to repeat the fungicide application but not earlier than 10 days after previous application of Amistar 250 SC and Switch 62,5 WG.
The Synergists Action of Piperonyl Butoxide on Toxicity of Certain Insecticides Applied Against Helopeltis Theivora Waterhouse (Heteroptera: Miridae) in the Dooars Tea Plantations of North Bengal, India
Authors: Roy Somnath , Mukhopadhyay Ananda , Gurusubramanian Guruswami 
Published: August 2009

The Synergists Action of Piperonyl Butoxide on Toxicity of Certain Insecticides Applied AgainstHelopeltis TheivoraWaterhouse (Heteroptera: Miridae) in the Dooars Tea Plantations of North Bengal, IndiaHigher efficacy of mixture of insecticides with synergists piperonyl butoxide (PB) was reported in controlling in the Dooars population ofHelopeltis theivoraWaterhouse. Therefore, the use of synergists as one of the countermeasures against the insecticide resistance problem ofH. theivorais recommended. The combination of deltamethrin +PB (piperonyl butoxide), quinalphos +PB and imidacloprid +PB showed 44.60, 16.01 and 11.14 folds increase of toxicity (synergistic ratio) than the respective insecticide alone. Piperonyl butoxide acted as an oxidase inhibitor. The addition of PB to some extent suppressed the resistance ofH. theivorato these insecticides, suggesting that the P450 enzyme complex may be involved in the mechanism of toxicity.
Nitrate Non-Utilizing Mutants and Vegetative Compatibility Groups of Fusarium Proliferatum and F. Sacchari Isolated from Rice in the Peninsular Malaysia and Kalimantan, Indonesia
Authors: Izzati Mohd Zainudin Nur , Ismail Nor , Izham Mohamed Nor Nik , Razak Azmi , Mohd Sidique Siti , Salleh Baharuddin 
Published: August 2009

Nitrate Non-Utilizing Mutants and Vegetative Compatibility Groups ofFusarium ProliferatumandF. SacchariIsolated from Rice in the Peninsular Malaysia and Kalimantan, IndonesiaA total of 26 isolates ofFusarium proliferatumandF. sacchariwere isolated from rice in the Peninsular Malaysia and Kalimantan, Indonesia. Spontaneous chlorate-resistant sectors (CRSs) were recovered from all wild type of bothFusariumspecies when cultured on two chlorate media. The non-utilizing (nit) mutants were generated ascrn(chlorate resistant, nitrate utilizing),nit1, nit3and nitM based on phenotyping growth-types on diagnostic media with different sources of nitrogen. Thenitmutants were paired on minimal medium (MM) for examining the vegetative compatibility. The majority ofnitmutants (32.3-46.5%) recovered werenit1.Eight and seven vegetative compatibility groups (VCGs) ofF. proliferatumandF. sacchariwere identified, respectively. The isolates ofF. proliferatumandF. sacchariwere genetically diverse as shown by the number and distribution of the VCGs. No strong correlation was observed between VCGs of both species and location.
Internal oxidation of metastable metallic materials
Authors: Anzel Ivan , Kneissl Albert C. 
Published: August 2009

Abstract
The special kind of internal oxidation phenomenon that can take place in pure metals containing a high concentration of defects, particularly thermodynamically stabilized vacancy clusters, is presented. The process starts with dissolution of oxygen into the metal at the free surfaces and continues with diffusion of oxygen atoms into the volume of the metal matrix where they are trapped at numerous defects in the crystal lattice. The increasing oxygen activity at these places causes local oxidation of the matrix and consequently precipitation of fine oxide particles. The results of experimental studies performed with pure copper metal confirmed the formation of microstructures consisting of continuous three-dimensional copper matrix and homogeneous finely dispersed Cu2O particles of submicron size. The volume fraction of precipitated oxides depends on the starting microstructure of the Cu matrix, and on the temperature and time of the internal oxidation process.