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Caesarean Sections At Sultan Qaboos University Hospital: A Three Year Review, Mariam Mathew, Radha Kumari, Vlasta Krolikowski, Andrzej

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: To review the caesarean sections (C/S) performed at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH), Muscat, Oman, over a period of three years. Method: The records of 727 patients who underwent C/S at SQUH during the three year period from 1st July 1998 to 30th June 2001 were analysed. Results: The C/S rate during this period was 13%, 42.6% of which were repeat C/S. Most were performed on women in the age group 26–30 years and of parity 2–3. The majority of the caesareans were at term and done under general anaesthesia. The most common indication was fetal distress and the …

Fluctuating Antibody Response In A Cohort Of Hepatitis C Patients, Said Hs Al Dhahry, Shahina Daar, Jameel C. Rajapakse, Situsekara Mwwb, Fadhila Ss Al Toqi, Geraldine Z. Kaminski

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: This project was designed to longitudinally study persons who had antibodies to hepatitis C virus (HCV) to characterise the serologic course of infection. Methods: The subjects were 149 multitransfused patients (141 with thalassaemia major, 3 with thalassaemia intermedia, and 5 with sickle cell anaemia) who had been regularly followed up for 3 to 7 years. Sequential serum samples obtained semi-annually between January 1994 and January 2001 were tested, prospectively, by second or third generation HCV enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), followed by confirmatory recombinant immunoblot assay (RIBA-2 or RIBA-3). Results: Of the 149 patients, 90 did not seroconvert to HCV, …

Executive Committee - Agenda, 4/30/2002, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Mustang Daily, April 30, 2002

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

The Daily Egyptian, April 30, 2002, Daily Egyptian Staff

April 2002

No abstract provided.

Agenda And Minutes, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus Board Meeting, April 30, 2002, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg. Campus Board

SACS Historical Forms and Applications

The agenda and minutes for the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's Campus Board meeting of April 30, 2002.

Whalesong 2002-04-30, N/A N/A

Whalesong

No abstract provided.

The New Hampshire, Vol. 91 [92], No. 48 (Apr. 30, 2002), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 91, but it is the 92nd volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

Chapter 11 Of Nafta V. U.S. Democracy, Cara Mroczek

Honors Theses

The roots of the democratic system in the United States are deeply embedded within the compelling language of the Declaration of Independence. This document is still held on high regard for the inspiration it has provided to the development of democratic institutions and ideals. The creation of United States democracy was founded on the principles outlined in this historic document "that certain truths are self-evident, that people are created equal, that they are endowed with inalienable rights, that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed and that the purpose of government is to protect these rights." These …

Composition And Method For The Prevention And Treatment Of Oxidative Damage In Ocular Tissues, Marjorie F. Lou, Nalini Raghavachari;, Fengyu Qiao

School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Publications

Thioltransferase and derivatives thereof are provided. Methods of treating or preventing cataract formation comprosing administering thioltransferase or a derivative thereof are also provided. Thioltransferase or derivatives thereof are also useful for treating or preventing diseases resulting from or associated with oxidative stress. Human lens thioltransferase and a DNA sequence encoding the same are also provided.

The Bg News April 30, 2002, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. April 30, 2002. Volume 89-Issue 68.

Masyarakat Dan Kebudayaan Cina, Gondomono Gondomono

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

This paper attempts to trace the identity construction of the Chinese from cultural anthropology perspective. It argues that the constructed identity is always changing and very much influenced by socio, economic, political and cultural aspects. By looking at the society, the language, the kinship and belief system, it comes to a conclusion that the identity is not as simple as it looks. In fact, it often embodies a misperception of what it this to be Chinese. In this context, emphasises the needs for further development of Chinese studies in Indonesian universities.

Atopy In Omani Patients With Asthma, Maha Al-Amri, Omar A. Al-Rawas, Bazdawi Ms Richens, Elizabeth R.

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: To determine the range of serum IgE in healthy subjects and in asthmatic patients in Oman and to assess the degree of atopy in the asthmatic patients. Method: Serum IgE and in vivo (the skin prick test) and in vitro (the ImmunoCAP test) allergen- specific IgE levels were measured in 44 patients with asthma. Control groups were 19 healthy subjects and 27 asymptomatic allergic subjects. Results: The normal range for serum IgE in the Omani population was established at ≥ 101 IU/ml. The geometric mean (and 95% confidence interval) for asthmatic patients was 468 IU/ml (323–676). Positive results for …

Compliance Of Spectacle Wear And Its Determinants Among Schoolchildren Of Dhakhiliya Region Of Oman: A Descriptive Study, Rajiv Khandekar, Ali J. Mohammed, Abdulatif

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: To determine the degree of compliance of spectacle wear and some of its determinants among school children of Dhakhiliya region of Oman. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study of a sample of 663 students who had been prescribed spectacles for constant wear. After one year, experienced field staff conducted a follow-up visit where 571 of these students were examined. Information on age, gender, type and severity of refractive error was collected from the school health records and refractionist’s report and analyzed to associate them to the compliance of spectacle wear. Results: The majority (71.6%) of students were using …

April 30, 2002, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Visceral Leishmaniasis And Haemophagocytic Syndrome In An Omani Child, Khalfan Al Sineidi, Yasser A. Wali, Zakia Pathare, Anil V.

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

The paper reports the case of a previously healthy 4-year-old-girl who presented with pallor, fever and hepatosplenomegaly. Laboratory findings included pancytopenia, hypertriglyceridemia and hyperferritinemia. Initial diagnosis of kala-azar could not be confirmed because of the absence of clinical evidence, negativity of bone marrow aspiration or specific serology for visceral leishmaniasis. Repeated marrow aspiration, performed due lack of clinical response, revealed histiocytes showing haemophagocytosis consistent with haemophagocytic lymphohistocytosis (HLH) and appropriate treatment was started. She continued to have high-grade fever, and a third bone marrow aspiration ultimately revealed presence of Leishmania amastigotes with evidence of active haemophagocytosis. The girl was treated …

The Register, 2002-04-29, North Carolina Agricutural And Technical State University

NCAT Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Arbiter, April 29, Students Of Boise State University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Relationship Of Secondary Special Educators' Disciplinary Style To Teacher Burnout And Teacher Self-Efficacy, Ashley E. Wall

Theses & Honors Papers

Burnout and attrition among special education teachers has become a major problem in public schools today. Stress in the classroom, stemming mostly from inappropriate student behaviors, is one of the key sources of teacher burnout. Disciplinary styles and self-efficacy contribute to the risk of burnout. The authoritative disciplinary style is ideal in the classroom. Teachers work with students and negotiate with them, and the students develop a sense of responsibility in the classroom. Teachers who have a high sense of self-efficacy generally adopt the authoritative approach and have a lower degree of burnout. The results of this study indicate that …

Spartan Daily, April 29, 2002, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 118, Issue 60

Intrinsic And Extrinsic Pathway Signaling During Neuronal Apoptosis: Lessons From The Analysis Of Mutant Mice, Girish V. Putcha, Charles A. Harris, Krista L. Moulder, Rachael M. Easton, Craig B. Thompson, Eugene M. Johnson

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

The Drought Monitor, Mark D. Svoboda, Doug Lecomte, Mike Hayes, Richard Heim, Karin Gleason, Jim Angel, Brad Rippey, Rich Tinker, Mike Palecki, David Stooksbury, David Miskus, Scott Stephens

National Drought Mitigation Center: Faculty Publications

There is a need for improved drought monitoring and assessment methods in the United States. Drought is the most costly natural disaster [Federal Emergency Management Agancy (FEMA 1995; Wilhite 2000)], but it is often neglected by developers of assessment and forecast products. Drought is more nebulous than other disasters and does not lend itself to traditional assessments or forecast methods. Its relatively slow onset and the complexity of its impacts are reasons for the new assessment methodology. Improvements in drought monitoring and forecasting techniques will allow for better preparation, lead to better management practices, and reduce the vulnerability of society …

Columbia Chronicle (04/29/2002), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from April 29, 2002 entitled Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 32 pages and is listed as Volume 35, Number 25. Cover story: "School mourns loss of Morris" Executive Editor: Ryan Adair

Faculty Newsnotes 2002 No. 348, Office Of The Provost

Faculty Newsnotes (1972-2010)

No abstract provided.

A Novel Membrane Process For Autotrophic Denitrification, Agnieszka Pierkiel

Theses and Dissertations

This research focused on the novel use of hollow fiber membranes for gas delivery in biological dentrification using hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria. Autotrophic denitrification is a biological process that reduces nitrate to nitrogen gas using an inorganic carbon source. Hydrogen gas is an electron donor and nitrate is the electron acceptor in the reaction. The specific research objectives were to:

• develop a mixed acclimated culture of hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria;
• evaluate biodegradation kinetics of the acclimated culture;
• evaluate hydrogen transfer characteristics of hollow fiber membrane modules;

and

• demonstrate technical feasibility of a continuous bioreactor-membrane system for denitrification.

The following kinetic coefficients were obtained: µ …

Saroyan, Ralph Oral History Interview, Doris Meyer

Emeriti Society Oral History Collection

Professor of Pharmacy, Director of Pharmacy Student Guidance Assistant to the Dean, and Director of Pre-Health Programs (1970-2002). Topics include: Role of Director Student Affairs Pharmacy; development of Pharmacy Experiential Learning and Accelerated Pharmacy Programs; relationship with University Student Life cross campus colleagues; value of various pharmacy fraternities, professional organizations; and job market and trends in profession.

Comprehensive School Reform Influence On Teacher Practice: Listening In The Classroom, An Examination Of Powerful Learning Labs Within The Accelerated Schools Project, Amy Daggett Petti

Dissertations and Theses

Focusing on teacher learning, this study follows fifteen teachers in the crux of comprehensive school reform. These "regular" classroom teachers are the ubiquitous players of this theatre of school reform. "Regular" teacher is defined as a typical classroom teacher who is not actively involved in the district's school reform project or one who hasn't taken an active leadership role. The teachers in this study work in the challenging environment of a poor, diverse urban school district that was in its third year of a comprehensive school reform program, the Accelerated Schools Project. Fifteen teachers volunteered to take part in a …

April 29, 2002, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

The Bg News April 29, 2002, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. April 29, 2002. Volume 89-Issue 67.

April 29th 2002, Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

No abstract provided.