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Efficacy of autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in management of non-healing ulcers in Hansen’s disease
Authors: Agrawal Somya , Varma Krishnendra , Kumar Ujjwal 
Published: November 2022

Non-healing ulcers are a major cause of disability and impairment, interfering with physical and mental well-being of patients with Hansen’s disease. They are difficult to manage having longer duration of treatment and increased financial burden. Minimizing the duration of healing can be a major step in rehabilitation of such patients. Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is a newer modality to hasten wound healing. It is a concentration of platelets suspended in plasma extracted after centrifuging patient’s own blood.: To study the efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in management of non-healing ulcers.: 13 patients with 16 non-healing ulcers of more than 8 weeks duration were included in our study but 2 patients were lost to follow up after first sitting. Written consent for the procedure and ethical clearance from Institutional Ethical Committee was taken. Detailed history was noted, baseline photographs and measurement of area and volume were done at every sitting at an interval of 1 week. An average of 2-3 sittings of PRF was done in each patient and then the ulcer was spontaneously allowed to heal with regular dressing till complete closure was achieved.: The mean age of cases in our study was 39.4 years. The average percentage improvement in area and volume was 97.12% and 98.72% respectively. Out of 14 ulcers, 12 (85.71%) ulcers showed complete healing within 4 weeks. The mean duration of healing was found to be 2.41 weeks. The procedure was safe with no noted adverse events. The limitation of our study was small sample size. More studies are needed with larger sample size to confirm the results.: PRF is an inexpensive, safe, feasible and effective procedure in the management of non-healing ulcers.
Comparison of efficacy of 0.05% sodium hypochlorite with 0.2% chlorhexidine as A pre-procedural mouthrinse in periodontitis patients
Authors: Sinha Amit , Anamika  , Aarya Adity , Sinha Goldi , Verma Neha , Nabi Aaysha Tabinda 
Published: November 2022

: The objective of the study is to compare the efficacy of 0.05% sodium hypochlorite and 0.2% chlorhexidine as a pre-procedural mouth rinse for routine periodontal procedures to reduce the amount of aerosols containing infectious agents. A study was designed to be conducted on patients reporting to the outpatient department of Periodontology at Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Patna. Patients with generalized severe chronic periodontitis were divided into 3 groups. 15 patients were made to rinse with 0.05 % sodium hypochlorite for 1 minute, (Group A), 15 patients with 0.2% chlorhexidine (Group B), and 15 patients with normal saline (Group C) for 1 minute before routine ultrasonic scaling procedure. A blood agar plate exposed at 20 inches from the patient’s oral cavity was used for microbial sampling. It was incubated at 27°C for 24 hours and colony forming units (CFUs) were counted thereafter.: There was statistically significant differences in the number of CFUs of the different groups.: Both 0.05% sodium hypochlorite and 0.2% chlorhexidine were effective in reducing aerosol contamination during ultrasonic scaling but 0.05% sodium hypochlorite had a significantly better effect than 0.2% chlorhexidine.
Evaluation of Nd: YAG laser as an appurtenance to scaling and root planning in treating chronic periodontitis
Authors: Yadav Rakesh Kumar , Verma Umesh Pratap , Tiwari Rini 
Published: November 2022

Chronic Periodontitis (CP) causes inflammation of teeth’s supporting tissues and progressive loss of bone and attachment. The purpose of this study was to compare the treatment methodology for CP using Scaling and Root Planning alone and in combination with Nd: YAG Laser.: Sixty patients diagnosed with generalized moderate chronic periodontitis were randomly assigned to two different groups. Group 1: SRP, group 2: SRP and Nd: YAG Laser. A clinical examination of Plague Index PI, Gingival Index GI, and Probing Pocket Depth PPD was performed on each patient. Four follow-ups were conducted: at baseline, at one month, at three months, and six months.A gradual reduction was seen in PI, GI, and PPD in both groups, but significant effects were observed in group 2 patients. In group 2, the PI had a more considerable F value of 291.22 and was more substantial than the control group. It can be concluded that although SRP is a conventional technique for Chronic Periodontitis but when combined with non- surgical laser treatment it provides with prolonged benefits.
Polycythemia vera: Gingival and periodontal manifestations and management – A case report
Authors: Madhavan Sanupa S , Alex Timy S , Alex Tiny S , Narayanan Anjhana 
Published: November 2022

Polycythemia vera is a rare case confronted in dentistry with scarcely available case reports. Hence a scrupulous knowledge of it is inevitable. It is a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by excessive proliferation of erythroid elements, granulocytic and megakaryocytic cells. Here, the blood viscosity increases leading to menace of thrombosis. The medications often used include cytoreductive agents like hydroxyurea 500mg to reduce the leukemogenic risk and Ecospirin 75mg to lessen the thrombotic risk in artery.A 44-year-old male patient reported with a history of pain over the upper right back tooth region since two weeks. The pain was sudden in onset sharp intermittent non radiating aggravates on taking cold fluids and relieves by itself. He also complained of food lodgement around the same site. He is a known case of absolute polycythemia in the last 8 months, undergoing treatment with Ecospirin 75mg and frequently subjected to phlebotomy.A synchronized endeavour by hemato-oncologist and dentist is required for dental treatments, peculiarly invasive therapies, in such patients. Further, an awareness of the medication used for the treatment is unavoidable.
Splitting for good: A case report
Authors: Kamboj Ashish , Awchat Kiran L , Wadhwa Vinay , Chopra SS , Angrish Paras , Sinha Nishant 
Published: November 2022

: The bone split procedure is a unique technique used to increase the width of narrow ridge for possible simultaneous implant placement. : We would present a case of horizontal ridge augmentation in this article, using an alveolar ridge expansion approach and simultaneous implant placement. : In this report, we have described a ridge split technique and immediate implant placement for a 40-year-old male patient with missing teeth in maxillary anterior tooth region who reported to us for implant treatment: A successful prosthetic rehabilitation was obtained following the healing phase. This approach leads to restoration of aesthetics, function and speech with a predictable outcome.
Call for Papers: World Library and Information Congress
Authors: Editorial Team  
Published: November 2022

Call for Papers: World Library and Information Congress: 73rd IFLA General Conference and Council, Durban, South Africa, 19-23 August 2007

Libraries for the future: Progress, Development and Partnerships

The IFLA Social Science Libraries Section Standing Committee invites Library and Information Science professionals to submit paper proposals on the theme:

“Evidence Based Practice in Social Science Libraries: Using research and empirical data to improve service”

Proposals should focus on one or more of the following areas within Social Science Library settings:

Case Studies that demonstrate the use of Evidence Based Practice to improve or create new library services
Case Studies that focus on the use of Evidence Based Practice to guide professional development of librarians
Essays that provide theoretical or practical approaches to Evidence Based Practice for social science libraries (this may include the application of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies such as Fieldwork and Observation, Interviewing, Qualitative Inquiry, Meta-analysis, Evaluation Studies etc…)

Important Dates

Please e-mail abstracts (maximum 500 words) by 1 February 2007 to: Steve Witt, Standing Committee Chair, swwitt@uiuc.edu

Accompanied by the following information:

Abstract
Names of presenter(s)
Position or title of presenter (s)
Employer or affiliated institution
Mailing address
Telephone/fax numbers
E-mail address
Short biographical statement and resume

Notifications of abstracts acceptance will be issued by 1 March 2006. The deadline for submission of full papers is 1 May 2006.

Important Notes

Regrettably, no financial support can be provided, but a special invitation can be sent to authors of accepted papers.

Abstracts and papers must be submitted in one of the official IFLA languages (Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish).
The EQUATOR Network – a New Web Resource for Good Reporting of Health Research
Authors: Editorial Team  
Published: November 2022

Too often, good research evidence is undermined by the poor quality of scientific reporting. The EQUATOR Network http://www.equator-network.org is a new initiative that seeks to improve the quality and reliability of health research literature.

EQUATOR Network has launched a new website that provides unique access to collated expertise and resources for good reporting of health research. The resources are aimed at researchers (authors of research articles), journal editors, peer reviewers, and developers of reporting guidelines.

The most important website feature is a collection of reporting guidelines (see http://www.equator-network.org/index.aspx?o=1032). The last decade saw an expansion in the development of guidelines that specify minimum criteria for reporting various study designs. Of these guidelines, CONSORT, for reporting randomised controlled trials (see http://www.consort-statement.org) and QUOROM, for systematic reviews (see http://www.consort-statement.org/mod_product/uploads/QUORUM Statement 1999.pdf) are probably the best known. The EQUATOR site brings all available resources under ‘one roof’ and its team is extensively networking and searching to keep the collection up-to-date.

To become a truly useful resource for its users, the EQUATOR Network plans further development and a set of key deliverables, including:

a Web-based Resource Centre with easy access to reporting guidelines and other information;
training courses for authors, editors and peer reviewers, to facilitate transparent and accurate reporting and use of reporting guidelines;
support to the developers of reporting guidelines;
annual assessment of how journals implement reporting guidelines;
annual audit of reporting quality across the health research literature.

Professor Doug Altman, one of the key movers of the CONSORT initiative, is leading the EQUATOR project. The EQUATOR Network international steering group includes leading experts in the fields of health research methodology, reporting and editorial work.

Funding
The UK NHS National Knowledge Service provided the initial funding for the project. However, in order to have any meaningful impact on the quality of reporting of research publications we need to secure more funds from different organisations. Funding opportunities for various EQUATOR activities are outlined on our website.
For more information please visit the EQUATOR Network website at http://www.equator-network.org/
Contact: Iveta Simera by e-mail: iveta.simera@cancer.org.uk

Please feel free to link to the EQUATOR site from your website to facilitate use of our resources.
EBLIG Sponsors CLA 2008 Pre-Conference Workshop
Authors: Editorial Team  
Published: November 2022

The Evidence-Based Librarianship Interest Group (EBLIG) is pleased to offer a pre-conference session at CLA in Vancouver. The conference website http://www.cla.ca/conference/2008/ has been updated with program information.

Reading Between the Lines: How to Study a Paper

Whether you are using an evidence-based model of practice, participating in a journal club, acting as a peer reviewer, or are a regular reader of research articles, learning how to critically evaluate a paper is an essential skill. Critical evaluation requires the reader to ask specific questions regarding the research methodology, data analysis and the presentation of results. These questions will be identified and discussed in this workshop, as several evaluation tools will be presented. Participants will work in groups in which they will critically evaluate a research article and present their findings. This lively, hands-on workshop will provide participants with the necessary tools to approach and challenge research with inquisitiveness.

Speaker:
Lindsay Glynn
Acting Head, Public Services
Health Sciences Library
Memorial University of Newfoundland

Registration fees:
CLA EBLIG Members: $90.00
CLA Members: $100.00
Non-Members: $120.00

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Wed., May 21st, 2008
Session is limited to 35 delegates.

Registration includes:
One coffee break.

This session is organized by:
Evidence-Based Librarianship Interest Group (EBLIG) of CLA
EBLIP Seeks Nominations for a Feature on Classic Research Studies
Authors: Editorial Team  
Published: November 2022

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP) is soliciting nominations for a special feature in our December 2007 issue. We will be featuring summaries of classic research studies that have impacted practice, had an influence on LIS researchers, and stood the test of time. We need your help to identify these classic studies in our field and commit to writing a summary of that research. The summaries will use a format similar to that of the current Evidence Summaries published in EBLIP, but with a commentary that focuses on the impact of the research since it was published. Please give this some thought and consider nominating a great research article to be featured in EBLIP!

Dates to note:
Nomination deadline -- May 30, 2007

Notification of acceptance for the feature issue -- June 30, 2007

Submission deadline for the summary -- September 1, 2007

Publication date -- December 15, 2007

For more information, or to nominate a research article, please contact Denise Koufogiannakis: e-mail: denise.koufogiannakis@ualberta.ca. Nominations should be accompanied by a full bibliographic citation and an explanation of the contribution of the research to the field of library and information practice.
The Carcass and Nutritional Meat Characteristics of Sapudi and Cross Merino Sheep
Authors: Khasanah Himmatul , Syaikhullah Gayuh , Adhyatma Muhammad 
Published: November 2022

Sheep meat plays an important role in accomplishing balanced and healthy nutrition as a source of protein, fat, and essential micronutrients such as zinc, iron, and vitamin B12. The amino and fatty acid composition of meat in different breeds need to be assessed to characterize and determine the development prospects of sheep that produce healthy and good quality meat. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the phenotypic characteristics of the Sapudi and Cross Merino meat sheep including the carcass performance and meat qualities. We reared four Sapudi and four Cross Merino ewes in the same feed and environmental management for two months then slaughtered and analysed the carcass, non-carcasses and chemical meat properties. We used Bicep femoris muscle to perform proximate, amino acid, and fatty acid contents. An independent t-test was conducted to compared obtained data. Heart weight and protein content were higher in Sapudi sheep. Of the 51 fatty acids observed, we found 11 and 10 types of fatty acid in the Sapudi and Cross Merino meat, respectively. The fatty acid percentage of Sapudi meat tended to have higher value compared to Cross Merino. We also found that the two breeds have the same amino and fatty acid compositions. The levels of glycine, arginine, serine, tyrosine, phenylalanine, lysine and threonine were statistically higher in Cross Merino than Sapudi. In conclusion, the non-carcass, crude protein, amino acid and fatty acid level were significantly different between Sapudi and Cross Merino
Bio-processing Plantation by-products with White Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) to Improve Fermentability and Digestibility Based on Substrate Type and Fermentation Time
Authors: Azzahra Yulia Riska , Toharmat Toto , Prihantoro Iwan 
Published: November 2022

Plantation by-products can be used as livestock feed with proper processing, optimizing the feed efficiency of palm kernel cake (PKC), empty oil palm bunch (EOPB), and acacia sawdust (AS). This study aimed to improve the usability of the byproducts as alternative feed through the Pleurotus ostreatus fermentation process. To this end, a 3×3 factorial, completely randomized design was applied. Factor A was the type of substrate, P1 = PKC, P2 = EOFB and P3 = AS. Factor B was the fermentation period, T1 = 0 d, T2 = 30 d and T3 = 60 d. The collected data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), and the significantly different result was further tested using Duncan Test. The observed variables include Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), hemicellulose, pH value, dry matter digestibility (DMD), organic matter digestibility (OMD), N-NH 3 , and volatile fatty acids (VFA). The study result showed that P.ostreatus mushroom in various substrate types did not significantly affect the fiber fraction of NDF, ADF, and Hemicellulose. This study also found that the interaction of substrate type and fermentation duration significantly affects dry matter digestibility, organic matter digestibility, N-NH 3 production, and VFA values. This study concluded P. ostreotus increased the nutritional value and digestibility of the by- product from plantation processing. The best fermentation duration was 60 d PKC was found to have the highest digestibility value, and the best interaction was found in PKC with 60 d of fermentation.
Blood Profile and Carcass Production of Broiler Chickens Given Nucleotides and Turmeric Extract in Feed
Authors: Aldiyanti Amani , Tugiyanti Elly , Hartoyo Bambang 
Published: November 2022

Broiler chickens are birds that grow very fast, but have low body resistance and are easily stressed. This study aimed to examine the effect of nucleotide and turmeric extract (Curcuma longa Linn) on blood profile (erythrocytes, hemoglobin and leukocytes) and carcass production (weight of carcass, weight of breast, thighs and wings) in broiler chickens. Data was collected using a completely randomized design with 7 treatments consisting of Control: basal feed + antibiotic Bacitracin Zinc 0.1 g/day; N 0 : basal feed; N 1 : basal feed + turmeric extract 600 mg/kg feed; N 2 : basal feed + nucleotide 250 mg/kg feed; N 3 : basal feed + nucleotide 250 mg/kg feed + turmeric extract 600 mg/kg feed; N 4 : basal feed + nucleotide 500 mg/kg feed; N 5 : basal feed + nucleotide 500 mg/kg feed + turmeric extract 600 mg/kg feed. The results showed that nucleotide supplementation and turmeric extract had no significant effect on weight of carcass, weight of breast, thighs and wings, hemoglobin, erythrocytes and leukocytes of broiler. The use of nucleotide and turmeric extract could not improve the blood profile of broiler.
Effect of Fault Slip on the Casing Passability of Horizontal Shale Oil and Gas Wells
Authors: Hu Gang , Deng Shengyi , Wang Dong 
Published: November 2022

Summary
Fault slip, a secondary effect of the hydrofracture to extract shale oil and gas, deforms the casing locally and affects downhole tools going through it, hindering the exploitation plan. The casing passability is introduced to evaluate the casing passability for the downhole tool. A simulation model of the fault slip was established to analyze the effect of fault type, slip distance, and fault dip on the casing passability. Meanwhile, the simulation method adopted in this paper was verified by the large-scale physical experiments of the perforated casing subjected to uniform outer pressure. Based on the experimental results and the geometry of fault slip, an empirical formula is proposed for the relationship between casing passability and fault slip. The result shows that the sensitivity of casing passability affected by fault type is ranked from highest to lowest by strike-slip fault, normal fault, and reverse fault. This study provides a reference for determining the available diameter of downhole tools quickly and reduces the cost of exploring wells when downhole tools are obstructed.
Investigation of Virulence and Antibiotic Resistance Genes of E. Coli Strains Isolated from Duhok Hospital by Bacteriological and Molecular Methods
Authors: qader marwan khalil , khalid haval mohammed 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Background
The existence of different subsets related to virulence-associated genes in specific path types that are lacking in commensal isolates explains the wide range of pathogenic characteristics and clinical symptoms induced through E. coli path
Amis
: Using PCR-method to investigate E. coli phylogenetic analysis. Detecting the prevalence related to virulence and antibiotic resistance genes in E. coli, as well as their distribution within phylogenetic groupings.
Methods
365 E. coli UTI infection isolates were collected from clinical cases from three major hospitals in Duhok -Iraq.Two hundred and five (56.16%) isolated from male patients and 165 (43.83%) from female patients. One hundred isolates were extracted with a commercial kit, with an average of the concentration of genomic DNA extracted using the commercial kit at 115.25ng/µl with a purity of 1.8.
Results
to confirm that the genome of all isolates is E. coli, all strains with a molecular weight of approximately 657 bp were successfully amplified producing a single band of uidA as the species-specific gene. The results revealed that Pai and hyl genes related to virulence and antibiotic resistance were absent from any of the tested markers in 10 (28%) of these isolates. As a marker for the presence of a pathogenicity island, the Pai gene is the most dominant marker among all other virulence markers with 75%, followed by the hyl gene with 69 percent.
Conclusion
There may be a spill of information for the resistance circumstance exterior the clinic environment, particularly for the predominance of multiresistant microbes in solid individuals