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Effects of interferon β-1b on quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis:a one-year follow-up study

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Objective To observe the effects of interferon p-1b(IFNp-1b) on the quality of life(QOL) in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis(MS) and to determine the influential factors for QOL.Methods Thirteen MS patients treated with IFNβ-1b were included in the study.The scores on Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54(MSQOL-54),Expanded Disability Status Scale(EDSS),Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA),and Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD) were determined at baseline and 1,3,6,9,and 12 months after treatment.Results The MS patients treated with IFNp-1b showed no significant changes in QOL and EDSS,HAMA,and HAMD scores at 1,3,6,9,and 12 months after treatment(P 0.05 for all).Before treatment,patients' physical health,sexual function,and satisfaction with sexual life were negatively correlated with EDSS score(P0.05 for all);role limitation due to emotional problems and bodily pain were positively correlated with the course of disease(P 0.05 for both);physical health,emotional status,social function,sexual function,and satisfaction with sexual life were negatively correlated with HAMA score(P0.05 for all);cognitive function and stress were negatively correlated with HAMD score(P 0.05 for both).Role limitation due to physical problems,energy,health perception,overall QOL,and change in health showed no correlations with the course of disease and EDSS,HAMA and HAMD scores(P 0.05 for all),and no correlation was found between age and QOL(P 0.05).Conclusions IFN-β1b therapy may not have significant impact on QOL in MS patients in short time.QOL is correlated with EDSS score and anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Carcinoid metastasis of the skin appearing as painful tumor

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The Journal of DermatologyVolume 40, Issue 5 p. 415-417 Letters to the Editor Carcinoid metastasis of the skin appearing as painful tumor Pietro Donati, Corresponding Author Pietro Donati Dermatopathological Laboratory Institute, San Gallicano Institute of Rome, IRCCS, Roma, ItalyCorrespondence: Pietro Donati, M.D., Dermatopathological Laboratory Institute, San Gallicano Institute of Rome, IRCCS, Via Elio Chianesi 53, 00158 Roma, Italy. Email: paolgio@libero.itSearch for more papers by this authorChiara Panetta, Chiara Panetta Dermatopathological Laboratory Institute, San Gallicano Institute of Rome, IRCCS, Roma, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorCarlo Cota, Carlo Cota Dermatopathological Laboratory Institute, San Gallicano Institute of Rome, IRCCS, Roma, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorGiovanni Paolino, Giovanni Paolino Dermatopathological Laboratory Institute, San Gallicano Institute of Rome, IRCCS, Roma, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorLuca Muscardin, Luca Muscardin Dermatopathological Laboratory Institute, San Gallicano Institute of Rome, IRCCS, Roma, ItalySearch for more papers by this author Pietro Donati, Corresponding Author Pietro Donati Dermatopathological Laboratory Institute, San Gallicano Institute of Rome, IRCCS, Roma, ItalyCorrespondence: Pietro Donati, M.D., Dermatopathological Laboratory Institute, San Gallicano Institute of Rome, IRCCS, Via Elio Chianesi 53, 00158 Roma, Italy. Email: paolgio@libero.itSearch for more papers by this authorChiara Panetta, Chiara Panetta Dermatopathological Laboratory Institute, San Gallicano Institute of Rome, IRCCS, Roma, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorCarlo Cota, Carlo Cota Dermatopathological Laboratory Institute, San Gallicano Institute of Rome, IRCCS, Roma, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorGiovanni Paolino, Giovanni Paolino Dermatopathological Laboratory Institute, San Gallicano Institute of Rome, IRCCS, Roma, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorLuca Muscardin, Luca Muscardin Dermatopathological Laboratory Institute, San Gallicano Institute of Rome, IRCCS, Roma, ItalySearch for more papers by this author First published: 18 February 2013 https://doi.org/10.1111/1346-8138.12084Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume40, Issue5Special Issue: Special Issue: Genetics of hypopigmentary disorders (pages 309-356)May 2013Pages 415-417 RelatedInformation
Assessment of Farmer's Attitude towards Participatory Irrigation Management in Punjab-Pakistan

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Water is very essential for agriculture and it is being provided to the farmers through canal irrigation system. The designed cropping density in Pakistan was 60-70% while at present it is about 120%. The canal irrigation system of Pakistan is one of the best and largest irrigation systems in the world. This system is very old and needs major improvement to make it efficient and to meet the present demand of the irrigation. This system can be managed well if the farmers are involved in its operation and maintenance. After all, the managers, planners and administrators in Pakistan have realized that the farmers’ participation is very necessary and many projects of such nature are at different stages of implementation in different irrigation zones in Pakistan. Moreover, the Provincial Irrigation and Drainage Authorities (PIDA) have been established under formal acts in each province and these authorities have formally initiated a policy of Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) in the country. In anticipation of these more participatory institutional changes in the irrigation sector, several pilot projects to organize farmers at the minor or distributary or canal level already have been initiated by the Government departments, Non Government Organization (NGOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the country. The present paper is about assessing the farmers’ attitude towards this envisaged package of roles and responsibilities of farmers for operation and maintenance of irrigation system in Punjab. The results of the research revealed that farmers are ready to accept the responsibility of operation and maintenance of irrigation system up to minor and distributory level. They will be happier to undertake the responsibility of collecting the abiana (agriculture revenue). Some suggestions for effective and efficient participatory canal irrigation system are also presented at the end of the paper.
A Representation of Wind Velocity by means of Fractional Spectral Moments

Field: Mathematics (Physical Sciences)

This paper deals with the definition of a new function that is a link between Power Spectral Density \n(PSD) and correlation function, called the Fractional Spectral Moments function. This is defined as \nthe moment of complex order g of the one-sided PSD. It is shown that by means of this complex \nfunction both the correlation function and PSD can be represented with great accuracy.
A Study To Assess The Impact Of Cervical Cancer On The Quality Of Life Among Women In Selected Hospital, Puducherry

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Background: Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern in India, with profound effects not only on physical health but also on the overall quality of life (QoL) of affected women. Understanding these impacts is crucial for guiding comprehensive care. Objectives: To assess the impact of cervical cancer on the quality of life among women receiving treatment in a selected hospital in Puducherry. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 women diagnosed with cervical cancer, using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a structured interview schedule, which included demographic and clinical variables along with the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cervix (FACT-Cx) tool to evaluate quality of life. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, with descriptive and inferential statistics applied. Results: The majority of participants were aged 41–50 years, married, and had low educational status. Most were diagnosed at Stage II and within the past year. Quality of life was reported as moderate by 62% of participants, while 28% had low QoL and only 10% had high QoL. Functional well-being was the most affected domain. Significant associations were found between QoL and variables such as stage of cancer, duration since diagnosis, education level, and type of treatment (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Cervical cancer substantially impairs the quality of life of women, particularly in functional and emotional domains. Holistic care approaches, including psychological support and patient education, are essential to enhance the well-being of these patients. Regular QoL assessments should be integrated into routine oncology practice.
Variable Structures and Continuous Scattering of X-Rays from Layer Silicate Lattices

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

Crystals of some micas and related compounds having "layer" lattices show pronounced continuous scattering of x-rays together with normal interference maxima. Continuous scattering is explained as arising from destruction of the lattice periodicity normal to the perfect cleavage of these types of substances. This is a result of translation of some layers along the $b$ axis and parallel to the cleavage by $\frac{n{b}_{0}}{3}$, where ${b}_{0}$ is the unique lattice periodicity and $n$ is an integer. Various crystals differ in their degree of randomness and four general types are recognized; (1) no irregularity, (2) most elements of the crystal mosaic have a few irregular layers, (3) some elements have a regular sequence of layers while others have many irregular layers, (4) all elements have many irregular layers which leads to a small pseudo unit of structure. The phenomenon is illustrated by reproductions of photographs.
Enhancing Fault Detection in Distributed Motor Systems Using AI-Driven Cyber-Physical Sensor Networks

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Defect detection in distributed motors within the IoED architecture is the focus of this research. The idea of the distributed Internet of Things (DIoT) is used to build a cyber-physical system architecture. To improve sensitivity and accuracy, this approach uses fast Fourier transform (FFT) for signal processing and an ANN for defect detection. When it comes to motor conditions, ANNs can adapt to different situations and find complicated patterns, whereas FFT is good at extracting frequency characteristics. The experimental results confirm the system’s usefulness in various failure scenarios, highlighting its resilience and capacity to detect faults in real time. This enhances the predictability of manufacturing motor systems.
ICD harm and benefit: risk scores applied to the Swedish ICD-treated LQTS population

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Objectives. The use of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) in long QT syndrome (LQTS) patients is essential in high-risk patients. However, it is sometimes used in patients without high-risk profiles for whom the expected benefit may be lower than the risk of ICD harm. Here, we evaluated ICD benefit and harm by assessing risk according to risk scores and pre-ICD clinical characteristics. Design. We studied 109 Swedish LQTS patients drawn from the Swedish ICD and Pacemaker Registry with data collected from medical records. In addition to clinical characteristics, we used two risk scores to assess pre-ICD risk, and evaluated ICD benefit and harm. Results. Twenty percent of all patients received ≥1 appropriate shock with a first appropriate shock incidence rate of 4.3 per 100 person-years. A long QTc (≥550 ms) and double mutations were significantly associated with appropriate shock. Low risk scores among patients without pre-ICD aborted cardiac arrest were not significantly associated with low risk of first appropriate shock. The incidence rates of a first inappropriate shock and first complication were 3.0 and 7.6 per 100 person-years, respectively. Conclusion. Our findings on ICD harm emphasize the importance of careful individual pre-ICD consideration. When we applied two risk scores to patients without pre-ICD aborted cardiac arrest, we could not validate their ability to identify patients with low risk of appropriate shocks and patients who were assessed as having a low risk still received appropriate shocks. This further supports the complexity of risk stratification and the difficulty of using risk scores.
Hardness and Oxidation Resistance of Ti0.33Al0.67N/CrN Nano-multilayered Superlattice Coatings

Field: Materials Science (Physical Sciences)

Ti0.33Al0.67N/CrN nano-multilayers, which are known to have excellent wear resistance, were prepared using an unbalanced magnetron sputter to have various periods of 2-5 nm. Ti0.33Al0.67N had a hexagonal structure in a single layer, but converted to a cubic structure by forming a multilayer with CrN, which has a cubic structure. Thus, Ti0.33Al0.67N formed a superlattice in the multilayer. The Ti0.33Al0.67/CrN multilayer with a period of 2.5 nm greatly exceeded the hardness of the Ti0.33Al0.67N and the CrN single layer, reaching 39 GPa. According to the low angle X-ray diffraction results, the Ti0.33Al0.67N/CrN multilayer maintained its as-coated structure to a temperature as high as 700Â°C and exhibited hardness of 30 GPa. The thickness of the oxide layer of the Ti0.33Al0.67N/CrN multilayered coating was less than one-tenth of those of the single layers. Thus, Ti0.33Al0.67N/CrN multilayered coating had hardness and oxidation resistance far superior to those of its constituent single layers. Key words: Ti0.33Al0.67N, CrN, Multilayer, Hardness, Oxidation resistance
Silage of the By-Products of Mollar de Elche and Wonderful Pomegranate Varieties Preserves Nutritional Value and Antioxidant Activity of Ruminant Feed

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The valorization of agro-industrial by-products for their use in animal feed leads to a reduction in inputs, creating the opportunity to optimize the sustainability of the agri-food chain, a priority of the SDG 2030 strategy; it also leads to a reduction in production costs. The objective of this study was to examine the changes that occur during the silage process of the pomegranate varieties Mollar de Elche (PDO) and Wonderful in terms of their nutritional and antioxidant characteristics for subsequent use in ruminant feed. Microsilos were created with the by-products of these two different pomegranate varieties. Two different microsilos for each variety were monitored on days 0 (raw material), 14, 35, 60, and 180. The variables studied included microbiology tracks, fermentation products, pH, dry matter (DM), macronutrient composition, organic acid and sugar contents, and antioxidant activity. The results show that, for both varieties, the silage process was successful; the stability of the fermentation process was determined by day 35, and its viability was ensured for a minimum period of 6 months. Furthermore, the nutritional characteristics of the raw material were preserved in the ensiled product. An evaluation of the total phenols and antioxidant capacity (ABTS and DPPH) showed that they remained stable throughout the monitoring period, despite the decrease in bioactive compounds (total phenols) at the end of the study period. It was concluded that silage is an effective preservation method for the by-products of Mollar de Elche and Wonderful pomegranate varieties, and its outcome presents valuable potential as a sustainable nutritional resource for ruminants.
Parallel Fault Systems with Evolving Self-similar Sliding Zones

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences (Physical Sciences)

Catastrophic fault sliding is preceded by the development of sliding zones which grow further driven by the excess of the shear stress over friction at the loci of initiation. This growth is strongly affected by the interaction between the sliding zones. We propose a model of development of such zones based on two major simplifications. Firstly, each sliding zone is modelled as a disc-like shear crack driven by a pair of concentrated forces representing the excess of the shear stress over friction at the loci of initiation. Secondly, the interaction between these cracks is modelled based on the assumption that the distribution of their sizes is self-similar and the self-similarity is maintained in the process of their growth. We show that for parallel cracks the latter is only possible if the sliding zones are localised in a narrow layer. In this case the exponent and the prefactor of the distribution function are uniquely determined. The addition of new sliding zones does not change the distribution but rather increases the upper cut-off. This happens either by instantaneous growth of each added sliding zone to the maximum size producing the strongest microseismic event or by initiating a cascade of intermediate growth producing a series of smaller events. We determine the energy distribution associated with the cascade and the probability of hazardous events. We show that measuring the statistical properties of seismic energy alone is not sufficient for determining the parameters of the model: monitoring of fault deformation is also needed.
The Two Miss Cooks: Pioneer Professionals for Utah Schools

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Research Article| October 01 1975 The Two Miss Cooks: Pioneer Professionals for Utah Schools JILL MULVAY JILL MULVAY Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Utah Historical Quarterly (1975) 43 (4): 396–409. https://doi.org/10.2307/45059511 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Permissions Search Site Citation JILL MULVAY; The Two Miss Cooks: Pioneer Professionals for Utah Schools. Utah Historical Quarterly 1 January 1975; 43 (4): 396–409. doi: https://doi.org/10.2307/45059511 Download citation file: 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 Scholarly Publishing CollectiveUniversity of Illinois PressUtah Historical Quarterly Search Advanced Search The text of this article is only available as a PDF. © Copyright 1975 Utah State Historical Society1975 Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.
The relationship between the abundance of the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) and its habitat: a conservation concern in Mbam-Djerem National Park, Cameroon

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Background Understanding the relationship between great apes and their habitat is essential for the development of successful conservation strategies. The chimpanzee Pan troglodytes ellioti is endemic to Nigeria and Cameroon, and occupies an ecologically diverse range of habitats from forests to forest-savannah mosaic in Mbam-Djerem National Park (MDNP) in Cameroon. The habitat variation in chimpanzees is poorly understood in MDNP which provides an excellent opportunity to assess ecological factors that shape the abundance and distribution patterns of P. t. ellioti over a small geographic scale. Results We counted 249 nests along 132 km of transects in total. Of these, 119 nests along 68 km occurred in dense forest and 130 nests along 64 km in forest-savannah mosaic. Chimpanzee density was 0.88 [95% CI (0.55–1.41)] individuals/km2 in the dense forest and 0.59 [95% CI (0.19–1.76)] in the forest-savannah mosaic. Nest abundance varied with vegetation type and was higher in areas with dense canopy cover, steeper slopes and relatively higher altitudes. Conclusions Our estimates of chimpanzee densities were lower than reported in other studied populations in the range of the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee. However, we found that habitat features, slope and altitude likely play a role in shaping patterns of chimpanzee nesting ecology. Further studies need to be focused on nest decay rates and phenology of useful plants in order to model chimpanzee abundance and distribution in Mbam-Djerem National Park.
Laryngeal Tumor and Laser

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

CO2レーザーあるいはKTP/532レーザーで治療した, 声門癌T146症例について検討した。5年確定生存率は100%であった。喉頭保存率はT1a96%,T1b80%であった。音声機能は日常生活上満足できるものが保存された。この結果から, 以下の結論を得た。1) 前連合の病変はレーザーによる切開蒸散で治療可能である。2) 声門癌T1はレーザー手術単独で治療可能である。
A Research Note AIM APPARATUS FOR MEASUREMENT OF CONTRACTILE PROPERTIES OF PORCINE SKELETAL MUSCLE

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Describes the design of apparatus and development of a test procedure to measure the contraction time, one‐half relaxation time, net twitch tension/g wet weight muscle, net tetanus tension/g wet weight muscle and twitch‐tetanus ratio in muscle of porcine animals weighing up to 100 kg.
Regeneration of Transgenic Poplar( Populus alba × P.glandulosa ) Expressing Levansucrase from Bacillus subtilis

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The present study describes the transfer of a Bacillus subtilis SacB gene, with vacuolar targeting signal sequences and driven by constitutive promoters, by Agrobacterium tumefaciens into poplar(Populus alba×P. glandulosa). From about 1 000 leaf discs used for transformation, 102 Km-resistant plants were obtained, and 97 proved to be true transgenic plants. The transgenic nature of these plants was confirmed by PCR amplification and Southern dot hybridization. The expression of the chimeric SacB genes in transgenic plants was confirmed by RT-PCR. The performance of some transgenic lines maintained under a normal watering regime was evaluated over 5 months in greenhouse. These plants showed no significant stable morphological differences from the untransformed plants. The growth of some plants was apparently inhibited, while most of the plants grew at least as well as the control when water is non-limiting. This material may be the basis for obtaining a more drought-resistant poplar.
Locating voltage sag source with impedance measurement

Field: Energy (Physical Sciences)

Voltage sag is one of the major power quality problems that maybe result from networks fault and sudden increase of the load. It will result in abnormal operation or shutting down of device. Sag location is an important topic because power-quality trouble-shooting, diagnosis, mitigation policy could be constituted and mitigation measurement be carried out only after locating the voltage sag source accurately. A method based on the impedance measurement in dq0 coordinate system is proposed in this paper. Firstly, the three-phase voltage and current measured at the monitoring point are transformed by the orthogonal Park's transformation. And then the certain character of obtained three-phase instantaneous impedance measurement is used to locate the sources of the voltage sags. Constant impedance load and induction-motor load are used in digital simulation respectively. The simulation results show that the method can locate the disturbance source whether symmetrical or asymmetrical happens.