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Natural polymers in designing modern medical materials with antimicrobial properties. Part II. Antimicrobial activation methods for medical materials

Field: Materials Science (Physical Sciences)

Strategies for imparting antibacterial activity to biopolymer medical materials have been presented. Various currently used antimicrobial agents and the mechanisms responsible for their controlled release at the site of wound were described. The emphasis was put on antimicrobial peptides as a new group of agents that are the subject of advanced clinical trials (Table 1, Fig. 1). The choice of chitosan — the only commercially available biopolymer with antimicrobial activity — as a possible matrix for advanced medical materials designed for the controlled delivery of active agent (Table 2), has been justified.
Antibiotic prophylaxis in paediatric surgery.

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Effect of antibiotic prophylaxis was studied in 400 children undergoing various types of surgery. Patients were divided into different classes according to the type of operation and each was further randomized into a routine or trial group. The routine group received antibiotics for prolonged periods. In the trial group, "clean" cases (class A) did not get any antibiotics. The "clean-contaminated" (class B) and "contaminated" cases (class C) received peri-operative antibiotics only. Frankly infected cases were not included in this trial. There were 131, 213 and 56 cases in classes A, B and C respectively; of these 13 (3.25%) cases were diagnosed as infected, four in the trial group and nine in the routine group. It was found that a short course of peri-operative antibiotics was equally, if not more effective. Prolonged courses of antibiotics were not only useless and expensive but could also be harmful. For clean cases there is no need for antibiotic prophylaxis. Children behave no differently and these results may be extrapolated to adults.
Supplementary Figure S2 from Augmentation of the Enhanced Permeability and Retention Effect with Nitric Oxide–Generating Agents Improves the Therapeutic Effects of Nanomedicines

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Life Sciences)

<p>Supplementary Figure S2 shows increased survival of B16 melanoma treated with combination of polymeric drug (P-THP) and various NO donors.</p>
Using consistency-driven pairwise comparisons in knowledge-based systems

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Article Free Access Share on Using consistency-driven pairwise comparisons in knowledge-based systems Authors: Waldemar W. Koczkodaj Computer Science, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3E 2C6 Computer Science, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3E 2C6View Profile , Michael W. Herman Computer Science, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3E 2C6 Computer Science, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3E 2C6View Profile , Marian Orłowski School of Information Systems, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Q 4001, Australia School of Information Systems, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Q 4001, AustraliaView Profile Authors Info & Claims CIKM '97: Proceedings of the sixth international conference on Information and knowledge managementJanuary 1997 Pages 91–96https://doi.org/10.1145/266714.266867Online:01 January 1997Publication History 6citation423DownloadsMetricsTotal Citations6Total Downloads423Last 12 Months5Last 6 weeks0 Get Citation AlertsNew Citation Alert added!This alert has been successfully added and will be sent to:You will be notified whenever a record that you have chosen has been cited.To manage your alert preferences, click on the button below.Manage my AlertsNew Citation Alert!Please log in to your account Save to BinderSave to BinderCreate a New BinderNameCancelCreateExport CitationPublisher SiteeReaderPDF
Aromatic Amines II. Demonstration of 2-amino-1-naphthyl Glucuronides as Metabolite of 2-naphthylamine in Dog Urine.

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Life Sciences)

2-amino-1-naphthyl glucuronide was demonstrated to be a urinary metabolite in dogs fed 2-naphthylamine by identification of the material with the aid of chromatography and enzymatic technics. 3.5–13.3% of ingested dose is excreted in this form when dogs are fed 1 g/day. The possible relation of this glucuronide to bladder cancer is discussed.
Visual Narratives in Health Communication: Evaluating Comics as Tools for Health Literacy by the Indonesian Ministry of Health

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

This study investigates the efficacy of comics as a strategic communication tool for health promotion, utilizing a qualitative analysis of literature and examples from the “Sehat Negeriku” website managed by the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The multifaceted nature of comics, incorporating visual storytelling and character-driven narratives, offers a unique method for conveying complex health messages in an accessible and engaging manner. This research identifies several key advantages of comics in health communication, including increased appeal and interest among diverse demographics, enhanced memory retention through visual cues, emotional engagement that deepens message impact, stimulated creativity and imagination, and the ability to reach a broad audience. Data collection involved a thorough review of existing literature and content analysis of health communication comics, focusing on their structure, content, and reception. The findings highlight how comics, by blending entertainment with educational content, can effectively reduce resistance to health messages, facilitate behavioral change, and contribute to public health knowledge. Furthermore, the study underscores the importance of considering cultural relevance and audience-specific characteristics in comic design to maximize their educational impact. This paper contributes to the understanding of visual communication in public health and supports the integration of comics into broader health promotion strategies.
Evaluation of the Role of HBA1c in Chronic Kidney Disease

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) refers to a group of heterogeneous disorders that results in gradual loss of structure and function of the kidneys. Aim: To evaluate the role of glycated haemoglobin (HBA1c) due to type II diabetes mellitus by correlating glycated haemoglobin with estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) and serum creatinine parameters. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted over a period of one year during which 60 patients with CKD were enrolled for the study. Sixty age and sex matched controls were also enrolled. The diagnosis of CKD was done based on estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) calculation after obtaining history/clinico-pathological information. Blood samples were analysed for the following parameters: fasting blood sugar, HBA1c, blood urea, serum creatinine, serum albumin and electrolytes. The eGFR was calculated by using Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS software. Results: On comparison, the values of fasting blood sugar, HBA1c, blood urea, serum creatinine and serum potassium levels were significantly higher in CKD cases than in controls (p< 0.001). The values of haemoglobin and serum albumin were found to be significantly lower in the cases than the control group (p< 0.001). Among the CKD cases, correlation studies were done. HBA1c values negatively correlated with eGFR and positively correlated with serum creatinine values. The CKD cases were subdivided based on their stage (stage 3, 4 and 5) and compared with each other. A statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) between median values of HBA1c, eGFR and serum creatinine was observed among the three groups of stage 3, 4 and 5. Conclusion: As the results show, greater glycaemic control is emulated by lower HBA1c levels which in turn are directly related to severity of the renal disease as indicated by the falling eGFR and rising serum creatinine values. These findings suggest that proper and timely control of HbA1c level in patients with chronic renal disease with diabetic aetiology is of utmost importance for staging and prognosis of the disease.
[Induction of ovulation by pulsatile gonadoliberin administration. Indications and limits].

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

With its simplicity, innocuity and efficacy, pulsatile GnRH administration constitutes a considerable advance in ovulation induction techniques. Its purpose is not to replace classic methods like Clomiphene Citrate, gonadotropins or dopaminergic agonists, but to complement them. While the choice of administration route, IV vs SC is still controversial, the efficacy depends mainly on the selection of the patients susceptible of benefiting from this therapy. Low gonadotropic activity hypothalamic amenorrhea remains the best indication for pulsatile GnRH, as substantiated by the results published over the last 10 years. The other anovulation causes, including PCO-S, are more disputable indications, and prospective studies involving homogeneous populations are necessary to assess the true standing of GnRH in such indications.
Beneficial influence of matching for D/DR antigens and treatment with cyclosporin-A on kidney graft survival in transfused rhesus monkeys.

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The influence of matching for D/DR antigens and treatment with Cyclosporin-A (Cy-A) was investigated in rhesus monkeys given pretransplant blood transfusions. It was observed that the combination of D/DR matching and transfusions led to a higher percentage of animals with prolonged graft survival as well as a better kidney function in the early post-transplant period than was achieved with transfusions alone. Regarding the possible interference of Cy-A with the beneficial blood transfusion effect, it was found that transfused animals given Cy-A had survival times which were as good as those of transfused recipients without Cy-A or, sometimes, even slightly better.
Clinial Picture Accompanying a Flat Small-intestinal Mucosa

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Flat Small-intestinal Mucosa-Hindle and Creamer MEDIBALH intrinsic defect, as in coeliac disease and a fair proportion of adult cases, but that in others it may be secondary to some other disease.The list of causative diseases is already long and probably others will be added.The implication to be drawn from the patients in Group III is that the primary disease may either be well established years before the mucosal change or that the malabsorption and mucosal abnormality present shortly beforehand.With this in mind it is suggested that all patients with a short history of malabsorption should be suspected of an underlying disease which may be excluded only by observation over a period of time.The terminology of this condition has never been satis- factory, and the label " idiopathic steatorrhoea " has long been challenged.We would suggest the substitution of coeliac syndrome, which may be primary or secondary, as being accurate and euphonious, until more definite knowledge is available. SummaryFifty patients with a flat small-intestinal mucosa have been reviewed.Eight (16%) had coeliac disease and 24 (48%) had no disease other than a malabsorption state.The remaining 18 (36%) had some other disease which either antedated the onset of malabsorption by many years or succeeded it by a relatively short interval.It is suggested that in this last group the flat mucosa was a complication of the associated disease.If this explanation is correct then the finding of a flat jejunal mucosa on biopsy can no longer be regarded as diagnostic of idiopathic steatorrhoea.
Biodegradable polymers for the sustained release of peptides

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Life Sciences)

Conference Article| April 01 1985 Biodegradable polymers for the sustained release of peptides F. G. HUTCHINSON; F. G. HUTCHINSON 1Imperial Chemical Industries PLC, Pharmaceuticals Division, Mereside, Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4TG, U.K. Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar B. J. A. FURR B. J. A. FURR 1Imperial Chemical Industries PLC, Pharmaceuticals Division, Mereside, Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4TG, U.K. Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Biochem Soc Trans (1985) 13 (2): 520–523. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0130520 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Cite Icon Cite Get Permissions Citation F. G. HUTCHINSON, B. J. A. FURR; Biodegradable polymers for the sustained release of peptides. Biochem Soc Trans 1 April 1985; 13 (2): 520–523. doi: https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0130520 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAll JournalsBiochemical Society Transactions Search Advanced Search Keywords: LH-RH, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone This content is only available as a PDF. © 1985 Biochemical Society1985 Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.
A comparative research on local construction of space of nostalgia and consumption:a case study of nostalgic restaurants in Guangzhou

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

The fashion of urban nostalgic consumption has penetrated into many a field of the socio-cultural life.A great number of nostalgic restaurants have emerged out of the trend, producing urban nostalgia-themed special spaces of consumption and culture. With the interplay between global and local consumptive cultures, the form of local cultures has been constantly changing. As a result of this change, it becomes more urgent to explore the differences existing in the local construction of various spaces of nostalgic consumption. This research selected two distinctive local restaurants, Tai Ping Koon Restaurant and Brothers Nostalgic Cafe, as objects for the case study. Based on qualitative research methods including participant observation, in-depth interview, questionnaire survey, and text analysis with a collection of media reports and internet discussion data, this article analyzes the local construction of nostalgic restaurants and identity from the dimensions of material and emotional spaces. The findings include:(1) Through the presentation and performance of memory, either the re-making of traditions under the gaze of memory(the case of Tai Ping Koon Restaurant) or the traditional re-making under the orientation of nostalgic consumption(the case of Brothers Nostalgic Cafe) should be seen as constructed forms of the materialized space of consumption in view of adapting to the prevalence of global culture. This, to some extent, feeds back into Zukin's view about restaurant as an integration of globalization and localization.(2) It is the consumers who have shaped the emotional spaces for of nostalgia and made sense of identity. As constructed imagined place, spaces of nostalgic consumption are different from the authentic place and the construction of emotional spaces for both of them also varies, being influenced to a great extent by factors such as embeddedness.(3) The evolvement of spaces of nostalgic consumption is under the influence of the dynamics of the locality, the marketing mechanism, as well as postmodernist consumptive patterns. The extent of embeddedness determines how spaces of nostalgic consumption evolve and will be located. The deeper the locality embedded, the better the local constructions of material and emotional spaces integrate(the case of Tai Ping Koon Restaurant). However, under the influence of postmodernist consumptive patterns and the marketing mechanism, the evolvement of simulated spaces of nostalgic consumption becomes undetermined due to the lack of local authenticity. This research is instrumental in strengthening the interpretation of the local construction of spaces of nostalgic consumption from the perspective of new cultural geographical studies and also provides a useful reference for advising on the production and practices of spaces of nostalgic consumption for cities undergoing dramatic urban regenerations at present.
DIFFERENT PATTERNS OF CHROMOSPHERIC EVAPORATION IN A FLARING REGION OBSERVED WITHHINODE/EIS

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

We investigate the chromospheric evaporation in the flare of 2007 January 16\nusing line profiles observed by the EUV Imaging Spectrometer (EIS) onboard\nHinode. Three points at flare ribbons of different magnetic polarities are\nanalyzed in detail. We find that the three points show different patterns of\nupflows and downflows in the impulsive phase of the flare. The spectral lines\nat the first point are mostly blue shifted, with the hotter lines showing a\ndominant blue-shifted component over the stationary one. At the second point,\nhowever, only weak upflows are detected; in stead, notable downflows appear at\nhigh temperatures (up to 2.5-5.0 MK). The third point is similar to the second\none only that it shows evidence of multi-component downflows. While the\nevaporated plasma falling back down as warm rain is a possible cause of the\nredshifts at points 2 and 3, the different patterns of chromospheric\nevaporation at the three points imply existence of different heating mechanisms\nin the flaring active region.\n
Published online 2014 August 25. Review Article Noninvasive Prenatal Test by Cell-Free Fetal DNA in Maternal Plasma: Current Progress and Prospective Clinical Applications

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Context: Prenatal testing aims to identify fetal chromosomal and genetic disorders prior to delivery. Current invasive procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) pose a risk to mother and fetus and such diagnostic procedures are available only to high-risk pregnancies, which limits aneuploidy detection rate. The identification of cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) in maternal circulation has made noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) possible. This review seeks to highlight the necessity of investing in NIPT and briefly summarizes the technical aspects of the NIPT and application of this method in clinical practice. Evidence Acquisition: PubMed, OVID, SCOPUS, and the Cochrane database were searched for relevant articles published between 1995 and 2014, using appropriate keywords including prenatal screening, noninvasive testing, prenatal diagnosis, cell free fetal DNA, maternal
Drivers of Secondary School Students' Intention to Enrol in Science Studies

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

This paper reports on a survey conducted in selected secondary schools in Malaysia to explore students' intention to enroll in science studies and establish whether intention would be influenced by attitude towards science, science-efficacy, subjective norm, and perceived difficulty of science subjects. Another aim of the survey was to determine if gender, ethnicity, and school location moderated the associations between intention and its predictors. The data were collected randomly from 398 15-year-old students from 38 secondary schools in Malaysia using a 15-item questionnaire. To address the research objectives, the data were analyzed with confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. The results supported the hypotheses that the four predictors were adequate to explain intention to pursue science studies, particularly attitude and science-efficacy which were the most influential predictors. Additionally, gender, ethnicity, and school location did not moderate the predictor-intention relationships. The results suggest that the planning, implementation and evaluation of efforts to enhance science participation among students should consider how to develop more science-efficacy and positive attitudes towards the subjects.
Andrological Emergencies

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Introduction : Andrological emergencies include a wide array of acute genital injuries which require immediate care from the specialist. Missing or delaying treatment often results in permanent loss of function or, in some cases, loss of the affected organ itself. Evidence acquisition : A comprehensive bibliographic search of PubMed database with up-to-date existing reviews and case reports was performed. Objective : This chapter aims to review major andrological emergencies with peculiar attention to clinical presentation and practical management in order to provide the specialist with reliable information to keep in mind when confronting these challenging occurrences.
[Dynamics of the leading risk factors of ischemic heart disease in a male population over 40-years-old according to the results of a prospective epidemiologic study].

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The purpose of the survey was to study the time course of the leading CHD risk factors in an open population of men born in 1916-1935 during a prolonged prospective study and to specify CHD interrelationship with new cases of disease and a course of nonfatal CHD. A population of 5000 males from one of the Leningrad districts was examined with an interval of 7.6 yrs. The first screening included 3907 persons, the repeated screening 2096. In the period of observation the number of persons with the absence of leading risk factors decreased (from 11.5 to 9.6%), the frequency of arterial hypertension (AH) increased (from 32.9 to 42.3%), the proportion of examinees with atherogenic dyslipoproteinemia (DLP) remained the same. By the results of the first screening in 50% of the persons with atherogenic DLP the blood lipid composition in 7.6 yrs returned to normal; AH persisted in 80% of the examinees. The presence of the 3 leading risk factors during the first and second screenings was accompanied by the highest frequency of stable CHD and the highest index of new cases of disease.
New Age Cyber Threat Mitigation for Cloud Computing Networks

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Increasingly global and online social interactions and financial transactions involve digital data, computing devices and the internet. With cloud computing, remote computing, enterprise mobility and e-commerce on the rise, network security has become a priority. Selecting an appropriate algorithm and policy is a challenge for computer security engineers, as new technologies provide malicious users with opportunities to intrude into computer networks. New Age Cyber Threat Mitigation for Cloud Computing Networks provides cloud and network engineers answers to cybersecurity challenges. It highlights new options, methodologies and feasible solutions that can be implemented in cloud architecture and IT Infrastructure, thereby securing end users. Chapters cover many topics related to cyber threats in the modern era. These topics include: - Ransomware and DDoS attacks - Security algorithms - Design and implementation solutions for resilient and fault-tolerant cloud and network services - Security policy - End user data security The book is an essential resource for anyone involved in cloud computing and network security, including learners, professionals and enthusiasts.
InCom: Support System for Informal Communication in 3D Virtual Worlds Generated from HTML Documents

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

The importance of informal communication on the Internet has been increasing in recent years. Several systems for informal communication have been developed. These systems, however, require a particular server and/or specialized 3D contents. In this paper, we propose a system, named InCom, for informal communication in a 3D virtual environment. Browsers which are component of InCom generate 3D virtual worlds from existing common 2D HTML documents. Browsers communicate in a peer-to-peer manner. Using avatars makes gaze awareness smooth. Our results show that users shared interests by gaze awareness.