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Mrsa Prevalence In A Teaching Hospital In Western Saudi Arabia, Thomas W. Austin, Marilyn A. Austin, Diane E. Mcalear, Brenda T. Coleman, Abimbola O. Osoba, Abdulhakeem O. Thaqafi, Medhat A. Lamfon

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization in our institution. METHODS: A 5-day period prevalence study of all adult and pediatric patients. Excluded areas were the adult intensive care unit (screened on admission and weekly thereafter), the outpatient hemodialysis population (screened monthly), and newborns. Our facility is a referral/teaching hospital for the National Guard population and their dependants in Western Saudi Arabia. A total of 240 patients were screened. Nasal sampling was carried out and isolation/identification of MRSA was performed using standard microbiological methods. RESULTS: The total number of patients sampled was 240 and of …

Tetanus Experience In A Public Hospital In Western Saudi Arabia, Eman H. Lubbad, Adil M. Khazindar, Muhammad Ayyub

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: Tetanus although rare, has not been eradicated and continues to present from time to time. Early diagnosis and management may be life saving. This study aims to evaluate all patients admitted with clinical diagnosis of tetanus in King Abdul-Aziz Hospital Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the last 3 years. METHODS: All patients admitted with clinical diagnosis of Tetanus in King Abdul-Aziz Hospital and Oncology Center from January 2000 through to December 2002 were retrospectively reviewed and data was analyzed to determine the demographic features, clinical details, management, and outcome of treatment. RESULTS: A total of 11 patients were …

Clinical Profile Of Patients Operated For Benign Adnexal Tumors And The Histopathological Types, Asma M. Al-Ojaili, Vaidaynathan Gowri

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical presentation of patients with benign adnexal tumors who had surgical management and the histopathological types of the tumors. METHODS: Retrospective data were collected on 110 patients who underwent surgery for benign adnexal tumor from January 1999 through to April 2002, in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Sultanate of Oman. The histopathological types of the tumors were also studied. RESULTS: Abdominal pain was the commonest presenting symptom in 65% of the patients followed by abnormalities of vaginal bleeding. Most of the patients were managed by laparotomy and ovarian cystectomy. The commonest histopathological type was benign mature teratoma …

A Formula For The Estimation Of The Body Surface Area Of Saudi Male Adults, Luke O. Nwoye, Mohammed A. Al-Shehri

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: Human body surface area (BSA) is the preferred denominator for physiological indices of body metabolism and for drug dosages. The Du Bois and Du Bois height/weight nomogram, used for fast and convenient estimation of patients BSA, is not suitable for all populations due to ethnic differences in body shape and build. The purpose of this study was to obtain direct measurements of BSA and use the data to construct a prediction formula for Saudi male adults. METHODS: Body surface area was measured in 21 adult male Saudis at Assir Central Hospital in Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between 2000 …

The Effect Of Unilateral Partial Edentulism To Muscle Thickness, Gozlem Koca-Ceylan, Nergiz Taskaya-Yilmaz, Ahmet U. Guler, Lutfi Incesu, Tolga Aksoz

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: Teeth and muscles play a very important role for occlusal equilibrium and function. When tooth loss begins, it may also affect the function of the muscle tissues. METHODS: The thickness of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles were measured bilaterally in 30 healthy fully dentate adults and in 30 unilateral edentulous patients by using ultrasonographic imaging. All scans were carried out by the same radiologist to eliminate the inter-observer difference, using a real time scanner (Toshiba SSA- 270 A Japan). A 7.5 MHz linear transducer was used. The transducer was held against the cheek with light pressure. The effect …

Predictors Of Neonatal Mortality In The Intensive Care Unit In Abha, Saudi Arabia, Mostafa A. Arafa, Mohammed A. Alshehri

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: Based on 11 months of prospective surveillance in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Abha General Hospital, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The association of neonatal morbidity and mortality with different risk factors were studied for prediction of different factors of mortality. METHODS: All neonates admitted to the ICU during the period of study; April 2002 through to February 2003 were included. They were followed until discharge or death. RESULTS: Of the 277 infants admitted, 62 died (22.4%). The 3 common illnesses were prematurity with respiratory problems (31%), respiratory distress syndrome (27%) and perinatal asphyxia (7.6%). Sixty one …

The Burden Of Infections And Child Health In Iraq, Ibrahim M. Khan, Rashid Chotani, Khaled Yassin, Samreen Khan, Ulrich Laaser

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

The Oral Hygiene Habits Of School Students In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Khalid Almas, Emad O. Al-Shwaimi, Hamed S. Al-Shamrani, Nils Skaug

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Osmotic Fragility And Na+-K+ Atpase Activity Of Erythrocytes Of Hiv/Aids Patients, Osaretin A. Ebuehi, Mohammed O. Balogun, Rosemary A. Audu, Emmanuel O. Idigbe

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Tonsillectomy Blood Splash, Sami A. Al-Kindy, Ahamefule O. Ibekwe, Mohammed Al Hiemy, Sultan Al Harthy

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Presidential Address: Flavor Buds And Other Delights, Robin M. Overstreet

Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Faculty Publications

Presidential address at the 78th Annual Meeting, American Society of Parasitologists, August 2, 2003, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, by Robin M. Overtsreet.

Innovative Contracting Prequalification/Selection Model Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (Ahp), Saad J. Zidan

Masters Theses

Design-Build, Cost-Plus-Time, and warranty are the three innovative contracting methods that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) decided to fund. FHWA allowed the usage of these methods in federally funded projects if this will result in reducing time, improving quality, and saving tax payers' money. Prequalification is recognized as the best way of assuring that contractors do have the required qualifications to deliver projects successfully. Prequalification is even more critical when low-bid selection method is used with any of the innovative contracting, since incompetent contractors may get awarded for low-bids that are not based on valid assumptions.

This study presents a …

The Effects Of Feedback, Goals, And Consequences On Response Time For Medical Staff In A Medical-Surgical Hospital Setting, Don K. Nielsen

Masters Theses

Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) has developed procedures useful in addressing a variety of organizational challenges. Frequently used components of OBM interventions include feedback, goal setting, and consequences. Literature on various combinations of these components is abundant but there are few reports of their use in the hospital setting. Specifically, no published studies were found that focus on response time of answering patient calls. The present study was an attempt to evaluate the effects of feedback, goals, and consequences on the latency of responses to patient calls. A multiple-baseline design across individuals was used in a hospital setting to evaluate the …

Development Of A Method For Determining Antioxidant Efficacy Against Hydroxyl Radicals, Cherie Hacker

Masters Theses

Hydroxyl free radicals are biologically important molecules in that they attack proteins, lipids and DNA to obtain an electron to fill their outer valence shell. The consequences of such attacks include protein degradation, lipid peroxidation and DNA damage, which leads to many diseases and cancer. While there are many antioxidant assays available to predict anti-radical properties of compounds against different free radicals, the assessment of hydroxyl radical damage has been challenging. This is due to the extremely high reaction rate of hydroxyl radicals. The present study defines an in vitro assay that quantitatively detects antioxidant efficacy against hydroxyl free radicals, …

Housing And Santa Cruz A Case Study Of New Urbanism In Practice, Michelle Denise King

Master's Projects

Santa Cruz is a community of approximately 55,000 residents located on the Central Coast of California. The City is bordered by the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Monterey Bay, and a protected green belt, and is within commuting distance of several major metropolitan centers of the Monterey and greater Bay Areas. The City is known for its strong tourism base, proximity to Silicon Valley, cultural amenities, educational Institutions, natural beauty, and a high quality of life. These amenities distinguish Santa Cruz as one of the most sought-after communities in the Monterey Bay Area.

Land Use Regulations To Promote Transit-Oriented Development In The City Of Campbell, Darcy A. Smith

Master's Projects

This planning report, prepared in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the granting of a Master of Urban Planning degree by San Jose State University, addresses the question of vv^hat opportunities exist for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in the city of Campbell, California, and what new land use regulations should be implemented to encourage successful TOD projects. Campbell, where I was employed as a planner between 1999 and mid-2003, currently has a unique new opportunity to encourage TOD projects because the city will soon have three new Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail stations. These stations are under construction …

Exploring The Relationship Between Affordable Senior Housing With Public Transportation, Health Services, And Other Services In The City Of San Jose, Irene Liestiawati

Master's Projects

Changes in the composition and size of the population in the United States have led to some challenges that have to be addressed. One of the age groups that has increasing problems is the group of persons aged 65 years and over. The advancing technologies in health and better nutrition have implications for the needs of the elderly. Elderly housing problems are one of the implications that are caused by this elderly growth.

This study will undertake spatial analysis regarding conditions of the elderly in the City of San Jose by using U.S. census tract data and maps generated by …

Redevelopment And Gis As Tools For Altering Crime Patterns, Jason R. Naess

Master's Projects

This planning report seeks to demonstrate a relationship between crime, neighborhood disinvestment/blight, and therefore the location of redevelopment project areas. Establishing that relationship, the report also describes the use of GIS and crime mapping to identify and prioritize areas which merit priority in redevelopment spending.

The City of Oakland is tised as a model to demonstrate how a jurisdiction can use its current GIS crime-tracking system to identify and prioritize areas for redevelopment agency spending.

Eagleville Times Vol. 1, Iss. 5, Debbie Ryan

Eagleville Times

Local Newspapers

Evaluation Of Effects Of Wastewater Treatment Discharge On Estuarine Water Quality, Carl H. Bolster, Stephen H. Jones, Jonathan M. Bromley

PREP Reports & Publications

This report marks the completion of a two-year project focused on observed and estimated effects of wastewater treatment facilities (WWTFs) on estuarine water quality within the New Hampshire (NH) Seacoast region. This study was designed and carried out in an effort to help the NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) and NH Estuaries Project (NHEP) evaluate the effects of WWTF effluent quality on bacterial and nutrient concentrations in New Hampshire’s estuarine waters, as well as to help NHDES/NHEP identify related WWTF infrastructure problems. An extensive database of bacterial and nutrient concentrations in effluent collected post-disinfection from 9 NH WWTFs and …

Comprehensive Model For Sustaining Community Projects, Jan Carroll, Mary Gross, Robin Leist

Journal of Extension

Local sustainability is a goal from any community-based project's first day. A family literacy project team conceptualized a comprehensive model for sustainability that includes six strategies. The two community sites are documented as successful beyond the term of federal funding. They are housed, staffed, and funded for program delivery to clients. The site directors share their knowledge, experience, insights, results, and recommendations. The best results have come from community investment and grant writing. The biggest challenge has been local fundraising. Marketing, fee-for-service, and 501(c)(3) status have contributed positively.

Developing A Comprehensive Business Planning Extension Program, Blake K. Bennett, Stan Bevers

Journal of Extension

The Tomorrow's Top Agricultural Producer program was developed to assist agricultural producers in planning. Through the use of highly intensive classroom lectures, a case study reference guide, and mentor committees, the program assists agricultural producers in the development and implementation of a complete business plan.

Salvadorans, Guatemalans, Hondurans, And Colombians: A Scan Of Needs Of Recent Latin American Immigrants To The Boston Area, Miren Uriarte, Phillip Granberry, Megan Halloran, Susan Kelly, Rob Kramer, Sandra Winkler, Jennifer Murillo, Udaya Wagle, Randall Wilson

Gastón Institute Publications

The 2000 U.S. Census brought confirmation of the increase of the Latino population and of the growing diversity of Latino national groups that now make this region their home. Latinos now number 428,729, a 55% increase over their numbers in 1990. In 30 years, the Latino population has increased six-fold, and from its initial concentrations in Springfield, Holyoke, and Boston its presence is now a fact across the Commonwealth.

Massachusetts Latinos are also showing increasing diversity, matching that of the Northeast region and exceeding that of the nation. At the national level, Mexicans have a dominance that dwarfs all other …

Defining The Coefficients For The Calculation Of Standard Milk Production And The Average Daily Milk Production For The Whole Lactation, Witaya Suriyasathaporn, Kwankate Kanistanon, Worawich Kowitayakorn, Weerasak Punyapornwittaya, Khwanchai Kreausukon

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this study was to define the coefficients for the calculation of standard milk production and the average daily milk production for the whole lactation, from the milk production measured on one test day. Individual milk production data from a farm, with an average of 45 milking cows, in the Khonkaen province, were collected daily over a period of one year. Data from healthy cows, in lactations 1 to 6, were used. The lactation period was divided into 13 separate periods: days 0-15, 16-30, and every 30-day period after that. Parity was divided into first parity and parities …

Production Indicies For Evaluating Production Efficiency Of Cows And Farms In Dairy Herd Health Management Programs, Witaya Suriyasathaporn, Tanu Pinyopummintr, Kwankate Kanistanon, Porntip Prasarnwong, Pitakpong Maneeratanaruangroj, Sunchai Takong, Veerasak Punyapornwittaya, Khwanchai Kreausukon

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The goal of this study was to generate production indicies for evaluating cow and farm production efficiency. The milk yields from cows on 10 farms in the Khonkaen province were recorded. The data were transformed into a value depicting standard milk production and subsequently calculated to show the average standard milk production of each farm and an average for all farms. These data were used to calculate 2 production indecies: 1) a cow production index, calculated by dividing the cow standard milk production figure with the average standard milk production for the farm, and 2) a herd production index, calculated …

Superior Protection Against Malaria And Melanoma Metastases By A C-Glycoside Analogue Of The Natural Killer T Cell Ligand Α-Galactosylceramide, John Schmieg, Guangli Yang, Richard W. Franck, Moriya Tsuji

Publications and Research

α-Galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) is a glycolipid that stimulates natural killer T cells to produce both T helper (Th) 1 and Th2 cytokines. This property enables α-GalCer to ameliorate a wide variety of infectious, neoplastic, and autoimmune diseases; however, its effectiveness against any one disease is limited by the opposing activities of the induced Th1 and Th2 cytokines. Here, we report that a synthetic C-glycoside analogue of α-GalCer, α-C-galactosylceramide (α-C-GalCer), acts as natural killer T cell ligand in vivo, and stimulates an enhanced Th1-type response in mice. In two disease models requiring Th1-type responses for control, namely malaria and melanoma metastases, α-C-GalCer …

The Perpetuation Of The Fairy Tale Narrative In Popular Film: A Textual Analysis, Audra D. Van Hoff

Theses and Dissertations

Communication media have an enormous impact on our perceptions of the world; therefore, I believe it is crucial to examine these media as a cultural text in order to gain an understanding of how producers of the text create meaning through critical elements found in the text. More closely, it is important to understand how these texts can represent things, such as gender and culture. Specifically, this thesis explores the dominate themes of a fairy tale narrative in contemporary film. It deconstructs the character and plot structure of five films from different genres. It then goes on to look at …

Using A Family Memory Book To Strengthen Families, Alayne Torretta

Journal of Extension

The Family Memory Book is a useful tool designed to facilitate communication among family members. It is an ideal supplemental activity for family-strengthening programs. Many parents and grandparents today want their families to bond or simply get along better. One of the ways families can give themselves a "gift of bonding" is to make a family memory book. Because the book is a collection of pictures and feelings, it is a powerful, lingering statement of the strengths of the family. Putting these thoughts and feelings in an attractive book gives the family a precious keepsake.

Afci Quarterly Input – Unlv October Through December, 2003, Harry Reid Center For Environmental Studies. Nuclear Science And Technology Division

Transmutation Research Program Reports (TRP)

Quarterly report highlighting research projects and objectives of the Transmutation Research Program at the Nuclear Science & Technology Division, Harry Reid Research Center.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas supports the AFCI through research and development of technologies for economic and environmentally sound refinement of spent nuclear fuel. The UNLV program has four components: infrastructure, international collaboration, student-based research, and management and program support.

Development Of Dose Conversion Coefficients For Radionuclides Produced In Spallation Neutron Sources: Quarterly Progress Report 8/20/03 – 12/01/03, Phillip W. Patton, Mark Rudin

Transmutation Sciences Physics (TRP)

A research consortium comprised of representatives from several universities and national laboratories has been established as part of this project to generate internal and external dose conversion coefficients for radionuclides produced in spallation neutron sources. Information obtained from this multi-year study will be used to support the siting and licensing of future accelerator-driven nuclear initiatives within the U.S. Department of Energy complex, including the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and Accelerator Production of Tritium (APT) Projects. Determination of these coefficients will also fill data gaps for several hundred radionuclides that exist in Federal Guide Report No. 11 and in Publications 68 …