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Wolfram Syndrome (Ws), Neither An Autosomal Nor A Sex Linked Disorder, Şi̇nasi̇ Özsoylu Jan 2005

Wolfram Syndrome (Ws), Neither An Autosomal Nor A Sex Linked Disorder, Şi̇nasi̇ Özsoylu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Effect Of Demineralized Bone Matrix On Resorption Of Autogenous Cortical Bone Graft In Rats, Hati̇ce Altundal, Hakan Sayrak, Çağri Deli̇lbaşi Jan 2005

Effect Of Demineralized Bone Matrix On Resorption Of Autogenous Cortical Bone Graft In Rats, Hati̇ce Altundal, Hakan Sayrak, Çağri Deli̇lbaşi

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of demineralized bone matrix (DBM) on autogenous cortical bone resorption in rats. Fifty-six male Wistar rats were used and divided into the baseline group (n = 8), the experimental group (n = 24) and the control group (n = 24). The experimental and contol groups were subdivided into three groups. Each subgroup was followed-up for 2, 4, and 12 weeks respectively. Initially, overnight fasting urine and blood samples were collected from the baseline group to obtain biochemical parameters in healthy rats. In the experimental group, bone defects 3 mm in …

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Giant Juxtadrenal And Adrenal Schwannoma With Concurrent Adrenal Myelolipoma Mimicking An Adrenal Malignant Tumor, Gaye Güler Tezel, Nazmi̇ye Karaman, Derya Karakoç, Kaya Yorganci Jan 2005

Giant Juxtadrenal And Adrenal Schwannoma With Concurrent Adrenal Myelolipoma Mimicking An Adrenal Malignant Tumor, Gaye Güler Tezel, Nazmi̇ye Karaman, Derya Karakoç, Kaya Yorganci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

ER TEZEL^1, Nazmiye KARAMAN^1, Derya KARAKOÇ^2, Kaya YORGANCI^2 ^1Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey ^2Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey

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Gunshot Wounds And Late Infection, Orhan Yildiz, Emi̇ne Alp, Serap Şi̇mşek, Ahmet Selçuklu, Mehmet Doğanay Jan 2005

Gunshot Wounds And Late Infection, Orhan Yildiz, Emi̇ne Alp, Serap Şi̇mşek, Ahmet Selçuklu, Mehmet Doğanay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

LDIZ^1, Emine ALP^1, Serap ŞİMŞEK^1, Ahmet SELÇUKLU^2, Mehmet DOĞANAY^2 ^1Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri - Turkey ^2Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri - Turkey

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Tsh Levels In Turkish Adults: Prevalences And Associations With Serum Lipids, Coronary Heart Disease And Metabolic Syndrome, Gülay Hergenç, Altan Onat, Si̇nan Albayrak, Ahmet Karabulut, Serdar Türkmen, İbrahi̇m Sari, Günay Can Jan 2005

Tsh Levels In Turkish Adults: Prevalences And Associations With Serum Lipids, Coronary Heart Disease And Metabolic Syndrome, Gülay Hergenç, Altan Onat, Si̇nan Albayrak, Ahmet Karabulut, Serdar Türkmen, İbrahi̇m Sari, Günay Can

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Overt hypothyroidism is implicated in atherosclerosis through dyslipidemia, hypertension, and hyperhomoscysteinemia. Epidemiological data related to the role of thyroid hormones in the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and metabolic syndrome (MS) in Turkish adults are lacking. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was measured in the 2004 follow-up of the Turkish Adult Risk Factor Study, with the aim of investigating thyroid hormone status as a possible risk factor in CHD and MS in the population sample. To this end, a subgroup of the cohort (512 men and women: mean age 52 ± 11.4) in whom the prevalences for CHD, MS and …

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The Prevalence And Resistance Patterns Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa In Intensive Care Units In A University Hospital, Lütfü Savaş, Ni̇zami̇ Duran, Nazan Savaş, Yusuf Önlen, Sabahatti̇n Ocak Jan 2005

The Prevalence And Resistance Patterns Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa In Intensive Care Units In A University Hospital, Lütfü Savaş, Ni̇zami̇ Duran, Nazan Savaş, Yusuf Önlen, Sabahatti̇n Ocak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The intensive care units (ICUs) are burdened with a high frequency of nosocomial infections often caused by multiresistant nosocomial pathogens. Pseudomonas aeruginosa has emerged as one of the most problematic Gram-negative pathogens. The objective of this study was to identify frequency of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from the various clinical samples in ICUs, and to investigate resistance patterns against various antibiotics widely used for treatment. This study was carried out between September 2000-September 2002. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed by the disc diffusion method according to NCCLS (National Commitee for Clinical and Laboratory Standards) guidelines. The following antibiotics were tested: imipenem, meropenem, …

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Megadose Methylprednisolone For Childhood Idiopathic Trombocytopenic Purpura (Itp), Şi̇nasi̇ Özsoylu Jan 2005

Megadose Methylprednisolone For Childhood Idiopathic Trombocytopenic Purpura (Itp), Şi̇nasi̇ Özsoylu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder. Decreased platelet survival is the main pathogenesis, which is related to platelet antibodies (APA). The levels of these antibodies are correlated with relapse and remission which was shown for the first time by our group. Although APA levels decrease in remission they do not disappear as we have shown. Among the several appraches to ITP treatment, oral megadose methylprednisolone is found to be the cheapest and most effective one. For oral MDMP treatment, admission of the patients is not required and there is some evidence that chronic ITP could be prevented by …

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Pharmacotherapy In Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr), Berri̇n Günaydin Jan 2005

Pharmacotherapy In Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr), Berri̇n Günaydin

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Cardiac arrest is defined as cessation of cardiac mechanical activity. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an attempt to restore spontaneous circulation through several maneuvers and techniques. Although the two interventions, which are competent basic life support and prompt defibrillation, improve the survival rate, several adjuvant cardiac medication drugs are advocated to treat cardiac arrest during advanced cardiac life support. Since the introduction of modern CPR there have been many advances in the field of pharmacotherapy in CPR. Therefore, we aimed to summarise the cardiac medication drugs used for patients in ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT) or non VF/VT …

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Elevated Ex Vivo Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-1 (Ccl2) In Pulmonary As Compared With Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Zahra Hasan, Irfan Zaidi, Bushra Jamil, M Aslam Khan, Akber Kanji, Rabia Hussain Jan 2005

Elevated Ex Vivo Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-1 (Ccl2) In Pulmonary As Compared With Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Zahra Hasan, Irfan Zaidi, Bushra Jamil, M Aslam Khan, Akber Kanji, Rabia Hussain

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Background: Tuberculosis causes 3 million deaths annually. The most common site of tuberculosis is pulmonary however; extra-pulmonary forms of the disease also remain prevalent. Restriction of Mycobacterium tuberculosis depends on effective recruitment and subsequent activation of T lymphocytes, mononuclear and polymorphonuclear cells to the site of infection. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α is essential for granuloma formation and is a potent activator of monocyte chemotactic protein (MCP-1, CCL2). CCL2 is essential for recruitment of monocytes and T cells and has been shown to play a role in protection against tuberculosis. Interleukin -8 (CXCL8) is a potent activator of neutrophils. Increased …

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Frequency And Sensitivity Pattern Of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase Producing Isolates In A Tertiary Care Hospital Laboratory Of Pakistan, Kauser Jabeen, Afia Zafar, Rumina Hasan Jan 2005

Frequency And Sensitivity Pattern Of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase Producing Isolates In A Tertiary Care Hospital Laboratory Of Pakistan, Kauser Jabeen, Afia Zafar, Rumina Hasan

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Objective: To determine frequency, distribution and sensitivity pattern of Extended-Spectrum ß Lactamase (EBSL) producing organism at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan.
Methods: All members of enterobacteriacae isolated between April and August 2002 were studied. Isolates were speciated according to standard biochemical tests. Susceptibility testing was performed by Kirby-Bauer method. ESBL was detected using double disc method using cefotaxime versus cefotaxime plus clavulanate according to NCCLS. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS version 10. Test of significance were calculated using chi-square test.
Results: During the study period, 1137/2840 (40%) of the isolates tested were found to be ESBL producing. …

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Nalidixic Acid Screening Test In Detection Of Decreased Fluoroquinolone Susceptibility In Salmonella Typhi Isolated From Blood, Afia Zafar, Ng Ibrahim, T Ahsan, Z Abbas, A Zaidi, Rumina Hasan Jan 2005

Nalidixic Acid Screening Test In Detection Of Decreased Fluoroquinolone Susceptibility In Salmonella Typhi Isolated From Blood, Afia Zafar, Ng Ibrahim, T Ahsan, Z Abbas, A Zaidi, Rumina Hasan

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

OBJECTIVE: To determine the validity of nalidixic acid screening test in the detection of high MICs of fluoroquinolone against Salmonella(S.) typhi isolated from blood and correlate zone diameters of ofloxacin with that of MIC value for nalidixic acid sensitive and resistant strains.
DESIGN: Cross-sectional analytical study.
PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: Clinical Microbiology Laboratory of the Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi from January 2002 to December 2003.
METHODS: Two hundred S. typhi isolates from blood were included for nalidixic acid screening and ofloxacin susceptibility. Antibiotic susceptibilities for both the antibiotics were obtained by disc diffusion method whereas MICs were determined …

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Solid And Cystic Epithelial Neoplasm Of Pancreas With Metastasis: Report Of A Highly Unusual Case, Zubair Ahmad, Nausheed Yaqboob, Suhail Muzaffar, Nadeem Ahmad Jan 2005

Solid And Cystic Epithelial Neoplasm Of Pancreas With Metastasis: Report Of A Highly Unusual Case, Zubair Ahmad, Nausheed Yaqboob, Suhail Muzaffar, Nadeem Ahmad

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Solid and cystic papillary epithelial neoplasms of the pancreas are uncommon tumors occurring predominantly in young women. These tumors have excellent prognosis and after complete surgical resection, more that 95% patients are cured. Occasionally, they invade the surrounding pancreatic parenchyma. These tumors can recur even many years after resection, so long-term follow up is essential. Very few cases metastasize. We present a case of a middle aged woman with metastases to liver and omentum

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Acute Stress Ameliorates Colitis Via Central Corticotropin- Releasing Factor And Serotonin (5-Ht)-3 Receptors, Mehmet Ali̇ Gülpinar, Di̇lek Özbeyli̇, Serap Arbak, Berrak C. Yeğen Jan 2005

Acute Stress Ameliorates Colitis Via Central Corticotropin- Releasing Factor And Serotonin (5-Ht)-3 Receptors, Mehmet Ali̇ Gülpinar, Di̇lek Özbeyli̇, Serap Arbak, Berrak C. Yeğen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The central nervous system may modulate many aspects of inflammation through alterations of the autonomic nervous system and/or the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. The aim of present study was to examine the impact of controllable acute stress on the course of experimental colitis and to elucidate the roles of serotonin (5-HT) and corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) in the central modulation of the stress. In the stress group, acute electric shock (AES; 0.3-0.6 mA) was applied, while in the central agonist group, rats were injected with central 5-HT agonist (400 µg/kg). In the antagonist groups, 10 min before the application of AES or …

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Knowledge About Breast Cancer And Mammography In Breast Cancer Screening Among Women Awaiting Mammography, Ayli̇n Yücel, Bumi̇n Deği̇rmenci̇, Murat Acar, Hülya Elli̇dokuz, Ramazan Albayrak, Alpay Haktanir Jan 2005

Knowledge About Breast Cancer And Mammography In Breast Cancer Screening Among Women Awaiting Mammography, Ayli̇n Yücel, Bumi̇n Deği̇rmenci̇, Murat Acar, Hülya Elli̇dokuz, Ramazan Albayrak, Alpay Haktanir

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The purpose of this study was to evaluate knowledge about breast cancer and mammography in breast cancer screening among women awaiting mammographic examination. A cross-sectional survey was carried out of 298 women with an age range of 29-79 years through interview before mammographic examination. The questionnaire was designed specifically for this study, and a total of 100 points was given for all correct answers. Women's perception of susceptibility to breast cancer, severity of the disease, barriers to breast cancer screening, and perceived benefits of mammography were determined. Their knowledge about the risk factors of breast cancer and self-examination were also …

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Differential Effect Of Glutathione Depletion On Glycogenolysis In Isolated Rat Hepatocytes Mediated By A-Adrenoceptor Agonists And Glucagon, Mukadder Atmaca, Jeffrey R. Fry Jan 2005

Differential Effect Of Glutathione Depletion On Glycogenolysis In Isolated Rat Hepatocytes Mediated By A-Adrenoceptor Agonists And Glucagon, Mukadder Atmaca, Jeffrey R. Fry

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Glutathione (GSH) exerts a variety of cytoprotecive effects, but is readily depleted from cells under a variety of stressful stimuli. The impact of GSH depletion on receptor-mediated activity in rat hepatocytes has been studied with regard to glycogenolysis stimulated with a-adrenoceptor agonists or glucagon, which exert their actions through different signalling pathways. Depletion of GSH content (70%) by diethyl maleate had no effect on the redox status of the cells or on basal or glucagon-stimulated glycogenolysis, but significantly reduced the response to the a-adrenoceptor agonists adrenalin and phenylephrine. These results highlight the possible modulatory effects of GSH on receptor-mediated activity …

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In Vitro Testing For Genotoxicity Of 4-Cpa By Sister Chromatid Exchange In Human Lymphocyte Culture, Hüseyi̇n Bağci, Gülseren Bağci, İbrahi̇m Açikbaş, Göksemi̇n Demi̇r Jan 2005

In Vitro Testing For Genotoxicity Of 4-Cpa By Sister Chromatid Exchange In Human Lymphocyte Culture, Hüseyi̇n Bağci, Gülseren Bağci, İbrahi̇m Açikbaş, Göksemi̇n Demi̇r

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Certain phenoxyacetate derivatives used as plant growth regulators act as plant hormones. 2,4-D dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid are widely used in vegetable growing, especially tomatoes, in our region. These phenoxyacetic acid compounds are a potential hazard for the environment. There are conflicting results and inconsistent data about these herbicides in the literature. This is the first report of genotoxicity of 4-CPA evaluated by sister chromatid exchange in human lymphocyte culture. No significant change was found in sister chromatid exchange frequency at the tested 4-CPA concentration.

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Analysis Of Cell-Free Fetal Dna From Maternal Plasma And Serum Using A Conventional Multiplex Pcr: Factors Influencing Success, N. Lale Şatiroğlu, A. Çevi̇k Tufan, Babür Kaleli̇, Başak Yildirim, C. Nur Semerci̇, Hüseyi̇n Bağci Jan 2005

Analysis Of Cell-Free Fetal Dna From Maternal Plasma And Serum Using A Conventional Multiplex Pcr: Factors Influencing Success, N. Lale Şatiroğlu, A. Çevi̇k Tufan, Babür Kaleli̇, Başak Yildirim, C. Nur Semerci̇, Hüseyi̇n Bağci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Recent technology enables the use of cell-free fetal DNA in maternal plasma and serum for noninvasive prenatal genetic diagnosis. This study was designed to evaluate factors most likely to influence the success of a simple, cost efficient, reliable and replicable conventional PCR technique in the clinical routine of prenatal genetic diagnosis of selected cases. The results strongly suggest that DNA extraction and PCR cycle optimization are 2 major success-limiting steps and the maternal plasma is a better choice over serum for DNA extraction for such prenatal genetic diagnosis. In addition, the use of a ready-to-use PCR mixture containing heat-activated Taq …

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Renal Ischemia And Reperfusion Activates The Eif2 Alpha Kinase Perk, Heather L. Montie, Foaz Kayali, Adam J. Haezebrouck, Noreen F. Rossi, Donald J. Degracia Jan 2005

Renal Ischemia And Reperfusion Activates The Eif2 Alpha Kinase Perk, Heather L. Montie, Foaz Kayali, Adam J. Haezebrouck, Noreen F. Rossi, Donald J. Degracia

PCOM Scholarly Papers

Inhibition of protein synthesis occurs in the post-ischemic reperfused kidney but the molecular mechanism of renal translation arrest is unknown. Several pathways have been identified whereby cell stress inhibits translation initiation via phosphorylation of the alpha subunit of eukaryotic initiation factor 2 (eIF2a, phospho-form eIF2a(P)]. Here, we report a 20-fold increase in eIF2a(P) in kidney homogenates following 10 min of cardiac arrest-induced ischemia and 10 min reperfusion. Using immunohistochemistry, we observed eIF2a(P) in tubular epithelial cells in both cortex and medulla, where the greatest eIF2a(P) staining was found in epithelial cells of the so-called watershed area at the corticomedullary junction. …

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Duration Of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes Differentially Affects P38-Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (Mapk) Phosphorylation In Renal And Vascular Dysfunction, H. Chen, S. Brahmbhatt, A. Gupta, Avadhesh C. Sharma Jan 2005

Duration Of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes Differentially Affects P38-Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (Mapk) Phosphorylation In Renal And Vascular Dysfunction, H. Chen, S. Brahmbhatt, A. Gupta, Avadhesh C. Sharma

PCOM Scholarly Papers

Background: In the present study we tested the hypothesis that progression of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes (14-days to 28-days) would produce renal and vascular dysfunction that correlate with altered p38- mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38-MAPK) phosphorylation in kidneys and thoracic aorta. Methods: Male Sprague Dawley rats (350-400 g) were randomized into three groups: sham (N = 6), 14-days diabetic (N = 6) and 28-days diabetic rats (N = 6). Diabetes was induced using a single tail vein injection of STZ (60 mg/kg, I.V.) on the first day. Rats were monitored for 28 days and food, water intake and plasma glucose levels were …

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Programming For Hiv Prevention In South African Schools: A Report On Program Implementation, Priscilla Reddy, Shegs James, Ann P. Mccauley Jan 2005

Programming For Hiv Prevention In South African Schools: A Report On Program Implementation, Priscilla Reddy, Shegs James, Ann P. Mccauley

HIV and AIDS

An evaluation study conducted in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, provides important insights into whether learners who participated in a fact-based, interactive course had more knowledge about HIV risks, prevention, and care practices; more positive attitudes toward prevention practices and people living with HIV and AIDS; and a higher prevalence of reported safe behaviors than comparable learners who did not participate in the course. Results show that the Life Skills Grade 9 Curriculum had a positive impact of students’ knowledge of HIV/AIDS, attitudes about abstinence, and intention to use condoms. There was, however, no evidence of increased adoption of such protective …

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Understanding The Hiv/Sti Risks And Prevention Needs Of Men Who Have Sex With Men In Nairobi, Kenya, Washington Onyango-Ouma, Harriet Birungi, Scott Geibel Jan 2005

Understanding The Hiv/Sti Risks And Prevention Needs Of Men Who Have Sex With Men In Nairobi, Kenya, Washington Onyango-Ouma, Harriet Birungi, Scott Geibel

HIV and AIDS

Despite increasing awareness of the role men who have sex with men (MSM) can play in the dynamics of HIV transmission in Africa, research on MSM in Kenya has been limited. In response to this gap, researchers from the Institute of African Studies at the University of Nairobi and the Horizons and FRONTIERS programs of the Population Council undertook a study of MSM in Nairobi. The overall goals of the study were to understand the extent to which MSM are at risk of HIV and other STIs, identify the factors associated with risk behaviors, and identify MSM sexual health needs …

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Reducing The Transmission Of Hiv And Sexually Transmitted Infections In A Mining Community: Findings From The Carletonville Mothusimpilo Intervention Project: 1998 To 2001, Lewis Ndhlovu, Catherine Searle, Johannes Van Dam, Yodwa Mzaidume, Bareng Rasego, Solly Moema Jan 2005

Reducing The Transmission Of Hiv And Sexually Transmitted Infections In A Mining Community: Findings From The Carletonville Mothusimpilo Intervention Project: 1998 To 2001, Lewis Ndhlovu, Catherine Searle, Johannes Van Dam, Yodwa Mzaidume, Bareng Rasego, Solly Moema

HIV and AIDS

The Horizons program, in collaboration with the Center for Scientific and Industrial Research, the South African Institute for Medical Research, and the London School of Economics, conducted an intervention study in the mining town of Carletonville, South Africa to examine the social determinants of the HIV epidemic, and to assess the impact of a targeted program of HIV and STI prevention and service delivery. The project did not reduce STI prevalence or HIV prevalence, as changing sexual behavior is far more complex than educating individuals about HIV. The report recommends interventions to support behavioral change education, STI treatment, the role …

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An Assessment Of Speech-Language Pathologists, ' Special Educators, ' And Elementary Teachers' Language Knowledge Related To Reading Instruction, Jessica Catto Jan 2005

An Assessment Of Speech-Language Pathologists, ' Special Educators, ' And Elementary Teachers' Language Knowledge Related To Reading Instruction, Jessica Catto

Masters Theses

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The Effects Of Service Delivery On Teacher Behavior, Miranda R. Glover Duncan Jan 2005

The Effects Of Service Delivery On Teacher Behavior, Miranda R. Glover Duncan

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

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Nutritional Deficiencies In Adults And Elderly, Luis Falque Madrid, Gladys E. Maestre, Raquel Zambrano, Yoraida Morán De Villalobos Jan 2005

Nutritional Deficiencies In Adults And Elderly, Luis Falque Madrid, Gladys E. Maestre, Raquel Zambrano, Yoraida Morán De Villalobos

School of Medicine Publications and Presentations

It is an unquestionable fact that the economic development and subsistence of nations depend highly on the health and adequate nutritional status of their economically active population. The concern arises in the light of evidence on adult nutritional deficiencies in some social strata of our country. Malnutrition is the pathological state that results from the inadequate consumption of one or more essential nutrients. Clinically it is manifested by biochemical tests and anthropometric indicators, and affects the response of the individual to different processes of disease as well as to the established therapies. Malnutrition is associated to loss of corporal fat …

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Computational Studies Of Melatonin Analogues, Jessica Lynne Baima Jan 2005

Computational Studies Of Melatonin Analogues, Jessica Lynne Baima

Honors Theses

Melatonin (MLT, N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine), a naturally occurring hormone produced by the pineal gland, plays a crucial role in the regulation of circadian rhythms. Melatonin supplements are utilized in treating various sleep disorders, but detrimental side effects currently discourages its use in space. Computer generated molecular models of MLT analogues were studied with the purpose of resolving the deficiencies within existing therapeutic agents by constructing an enhanced MLT analogue. The MT receptor binding data for each analogue was obtained from the literature and Sybyl 6.9 was used to perform 3-D quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) studies on eight data sets, using the comparative …

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Drug Related Critical Incidents, F A. Khan, M Q. Hoda Jan 2005

Drug Related Critical Incidents, F A. Khan, M Q. Hoda

Department of Anaesthesia

Drug related incidents are a common form of reported medical errors. This paper reviews the critical incidents related to drug errors reported from the main operating theatre suite in a teaching hospital in a developing country from January 1997 to December 2002. Each report was evaluated individually by two reviewers using a structured process. During this period, 44 874 anaesthetics were administered; 768 critical incidents were reported, 165 (21%) of which were related to drug errors. Underdosage, side-effect/drug reaction and syringe swap were the most common. A total of 76% were classified as preventable; 56% due to human error and …

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The Effect Of Different Imagery Ratios On Learning And Performing A Gymnastic Floor Routine, Adrian Popescu Jan 2005

The Effect Of Different Imagery Ratios On Learning And Performing A Gymnastic Floor Routine, Adrian Popescu

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to observe the effect of different imagery ratios to physical practice needed to learn and perform a gymnastic floor routine. It was assumed that an increase in imagery ability would reflect positively on the floor routine performance. Twenty-seven school-aged, male and female, skilled gymnasts participated in the study. They were randomly separated into four experimental groups: two groups received three imagery sessions per week and two groups received one imagery session per week. The only delimitation was the use of proficiency levels, the imagery ability levels, and gender to ensure the homogeneity of the …

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Protecting Communities In Research: From A New Principle To Rational Protections, Ezekiel Emanuel, Charles Weijer Dec 2004

Protecting Communities In Research: From A New Principle To Rational Protections, Ezekiel Emanuel, Charles Weijer

Charles Weijer

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New Low And High Tech Calendar Methods Of Family Planning, Richard Fehring Dec 2004

New Low And High Tech Calendar Methods Of Family Planning, Richard Fehring

Richard J Fehring

Calendar-based methods are not usually considered effective or useful methods of family planning among health professionals. However, new “high-” and “low”-tech calendar methods have been developed, which are easy to teach, to use, and may be useful in helping couples avoid pregnancy. The low-tech models are based on a fixed-day calendar system. The high-tech models are based on monitoring urinary metabolites of female reproductive hormones. Both systems have high levels of satisfaction. This article describes these new models of family planning and the research on their effectiveness. The author proposes a new algorithm for determining the fertile phase of the …

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