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Prevalence Of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases Among Enterobacteriaceae Isolated From Blood Culture In A Tertiary Care Hospital, Noura A. El-Khizzi, Saadia M. Bakheshwain Jan 2006

Prevalence Of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases Among Enterobacteriaceae Isolated From Blood Culture In A Tertiary Care Hospital, Noura A. El-Khizzi, Saadia M. Bakheshwain

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of extended spectrum beta-lactamase among Enterobacteriaceae isolated from blood culture in a tertiary care hospital. METHODS: We carried out this study at the Armed Forces Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period between January 2003-December 2004. We tested a total of 601 isolates of the family Enterobacteriaceae from blood culture for the prevalence of extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production by the standardized disc diffusion method and confirmed by the ESBL E test strips. RESULTS: Ninety-five (15.8%) of the isolates were ESBL producers. Among these, 48.4% were Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) followed by15.8% of …

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A Study Of Bacterial Isolates From Corneal Specimens And Their Antibiotic Resistance Profile, Nurun N. Begum, Abdulaziz S. Al-Khattaf, Samir M. Al-Mansouri, Edward A. Yeboah, Abdel-Mageed M. Kambal Jan 2006

A Study Of Bacterial Isolates From Corneal Specimens And Their Antibiotic Resistance Profile, Nurun N. Begum, Abdulaziz S. Al-Khattaf, Samir M. Al-Mansouri, Edward A. Yeboah, Abdel-Mageed M. Kambal

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: We aim to examine the spectrum of bacteria causing corneal infections and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns. This will serve as a guideline for empiric therapy of corneal infections. METHODS: We conducted the study over a period of 18 months from March 2001 through December 2002 in King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Corneal specimens taken from 200 patients were inoculated directly onto different types of media. The isolates were identified and then tested against the appropriate topical or systemic antibiotics. RESULTS: Sixty-seven (33.5%) of the total specimens were culture positive and 133 (66.5%) were culture negative. …

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Effect Of Cyclophosphamide On The Course Of Candida Albicans Infection In Normal And Vaccinated Mice, Aziz Japoni, Davood Mehrabani, Abdolvahab Alborzi, Shohreh Farshad, Masumeh Hayati, Mohammad A. Dehyadegari Jan 2006

Effect Of Cyclophosphamide On The Course Of Candida Albicans Infection In Normal And Vaccinated Mice, Aziz Japoni, Davood Mehrabani, Abdolvahab Alborzi, Shohreh Farshad, Masumeh Hayati, Mohammad A. Dehyadegari

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the immunomodulating effect of cyclophosphamide (Cy) on the course of Candida albicans (C. albicans). METHODS: We performed this study in the Shiraz Medical School, Shiraz, Iran during April to November 2003. Five groups of 10 mice (vaccinated group) were immunized by 5 equal injections of 2x105, 2.5x105 and 3x105 of the organism intraperitoneally. Then, the group received Cy on day zero and was challenged with lethal doses of C. albicans (7.74x105 colony forming unit) on days zero, one, 3, 6 and 12 post-Cy injection. Another 5 equal groups of 10 mice (non-vaccinated group) received Cy on day …

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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia In Surgical Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Bulent M. Ertugrul, Ayse Yildirim, Pinar Ay, Serkan Oncu, Atahan Cagatay, Nahit Cakar, Cemalettin Ertekin, Halit Ozsut, Haluk Eraksoy, Semra Calangu Jan 2006

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia In Surgical Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Bulent M. Ertugrul, Ayse Yildirim, Pinar Ay, Serkan Oncu, Atahan Cagatay, Nahit Cakar, Cemalettin Ertekin, Halit Ozsut, Haluk Eraksoy, Semra Calangu

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence, risk factors and the etiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in surgical emergency intensive care unit (ICU) patients. METHODS: We conducted this prospective cohort study in the surgical emergency ICU of Istanbul Medical Faculty between December 1999 and May 2001. We included 100 mechanically ventilated patients in this study. We diagnosed VAP according to the current diagnostic criteria. We identified the etiology of VAP cases by both quantitative cultures of endotracheal aspiration and blood cultures. To analyze the predisposing factors for the development of VAP, we recorded the following variables: age, gender, acute physiology and chronic …

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Transfusion Transmitted Virus In Screened United Arab Emirates Blood Donors, Mubarak S. Alfaresi, Ayat M. Elnazer, Azza S. Alzaabi, Abida A. Elkoush, Adeel A. Islam Jan 2006

Transfusion Transmitted Virus In Screened United Arab Emirates Blood Donors, Mubarak S. Alfaresi, Ayat M. Elnazer, Azza S. Alzaabi, Abida A. Elkoush, Adeel A. Islam

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the rate of infection caused by Torque teno virus (TTV) in United Arab Emirates (UAEs) healthy population as a pilot study in detecting TTV DNA in 100 healthy blood donors. METHODS: We randomly choose a total of 100 healthy blood donors who attended Zayed Military Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE from January 20 to May 30, 2005. We carried out a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to detect TTV DNA. RESULTS: Real-time for TTV was positive in 75 (75%) donors. Eight (73%) non-UAE donors were TTV positive while 67 (75%) were UAEs. Among these donors, 72 (77%) …

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Associated Risk Factors With Ante-Partum Intra-Uterine Fetal Death, Lamia A. Shaaban, Rihab A. Al-Saleh, Buthina M. Alwafi, Rajaa M. Al-Raddadi Jan 2006

Associated Risk Factors With Ante-Partum Intra-Uterine Fetal Death, Lamia A. Shaaban, Rihab A. Al-Saleh, Buthina M. Alwafi, Rajaa M. Al-Raddadi

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To determine ante-partum maternal risk factors for intrauterine fetal death. METHODS: We carried out a case control retrospective study, at the Maternity and Children9s Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We included all pregnant women diagnosed as singleton intra-uterine fetal death in the third trimester with fetal weight of 1500 gm and more, admitted to the hospital over a 2-year (2001-2002) period (study group). We examined the following risk factors: diabetes, hypertension, abruptio-placenta, age, gestational age, parity, trauma, sepsis, booking, chromosomal abnormality, previous history of intra-uterine fetal death (IUFD) and intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR). We compared the results to …

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The Use Of Endovascular Stent-Grafts For The Treatment Of Common Carotid-Internal Jugular Fistula, Mohammed A. Bawazeer, Mohammed S. Al-Jared, Khalid A. Al-Brekeit, Wedad M. Al-Harbi Jan 2006

The Use Of Endovascular Stent-Grafts For The Treatment Of Common Carotid-Internal Jugular Fistula, Mohammed A. Bawazeer, Mohammed S. Al-Jared, Khalid A. Al-Brekeit, Wedad M. Al-Harbi

Saudi Medical Journal

We report a case of a fistula between the common carotid artery and the internal jugular vein due to a hemodialysis catheter insertion. We managed the fistula by the insertion of a covered-stent at the common carotid artery, and completely sealed the fistula without immediate complications. We present this case to highlight this new successful method of treatment.

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Clinical Paradox. Man Versus Machine, Shabih Manzar Jan 2006

Clinical Paradox. Man Versus Machine, Shabih Manzar

Saudi Medical Journal

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Intraligamentary Solid-Cystic Neoplasia With Histomorphological Features Of Sclerosing Stromal Tumor, Zuhal Gucin Jan 2006

Intraligamentary Solid-Cystic Neoplasia With Histomorphological Features Of Sclerosing Stromal Tumor, Zuhal Gucin

Saudi Medical Journal

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The Use Of Etoricoxib In Patients With Bronchial Asthma Associated With Aspirin Sensitivity, Ibrahim K. Nahar, Abdulaziz T. Muqim, Bassmah I. Al-Qhouti, Adeeba A. Al-Herz, Diaa K. Shehab, Singh S. Uppal, Mousa E. Khadadah Jan 2006

The Use Of Etoricoxib In Patients With Bronchial Asthma Associated With Aspirin Sensitivity, Ibrahim K. Nahar, Abdulaziz T. Muqim, Bassmah I. Al-Qhouti, Adeeba A. Al-Herz, Diaa K. Shehab, Singh S. Uppal, Mousa E. Khadadah

Saudi Medical Journal

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Anti-Terrorist Finance In The United Kingdom And United States, Laura K. Donohue Jan 2006

Anti-Terrorist Finance In The United Kingdom And United States, Laura K. Donohue

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

This article adopts a two-tiered approach: it provides a detailed, historical account of anti-terrorist finance initiatives in the United Kingdom and United States—two states driving global norms in this area. It then proceeds to a critique of these laws. The analysis assumes—and accepts—the goals of the two states in adopting these provisions. It questions how well the measures achieve their aim. Specifically, it highlights how the transfer of money laundering tools undermines the effectiveness of the states' counterterrorist efforts—flooding the systems with suspicious activity reports, driving money out of the regulated sector, and using inappropriate metrics to gauge success. This …

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The Fall Of Legal Ethics And The Rise Of Risk Management, Anthony V. Alfieri Jan 2006

The Fall Of Legal Ethics And The Rise Of Risk Management, Anthony V. Alfieri

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Scientific Secrecy And "Spin": The Sad, Sleazy Saga Of The Trials Of Remune, Susan Haack Jan 2006

Scientific Secrecy And "Spin": The Sad, Sleazy Saga Of The Trials Of Remune, Susan Haack

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Jewish Law For The Law Librarian, David Hollander Jan 2006

Jewish Law For The Law Librarian, David Hollander

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Mr Hollander provides an introductory guide to the Jewish legal system with the intent of providing law librarians with the basic knowledge necessary to begin to help a patron conduct research in Jewish law.

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Out Of Thin Air: Using First Amendment Public Forum Analysis To Redeem American Broadcasting Regulation, Anthony E. Varona Jan 2006

Out Of Thin Air: Using First Amendment Public Forum Analysis To Redeem American Broadcasting Regulation, Anthony E. Varona

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American television and radio broadcasters are uniquely privileged among Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensees. Exalted as public trustees by the 1934 Communications Act, broadcasters pay virtually nothing for the use of their channels of public radiofrequency spectrum, unlike many other FCC licensees who have paid billions of dollars for similar digital spectrum. Congress envisioned a social contract of sorts between broadcast licensees and the communities they served. In exchange for their free licenses, broadcast stations were charged with providing a platform for a "free marketplace of ideas" that would cultivate a democratically engaged and enlightened citizenry through the broadcasting of …

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Principles Of Fairness For International Economic Treaties: Constructivism And Contractualism, John Linarelli Jan 2006

Principles Of Fairness For International Economic Treaties: Constructivism And Contractualism, John Linarelli

Scholarly Works

No legal system deserving of continued support can exist without an adequate theory of justice. A world trade constitution cannot credibly exist without a clear notion of justice upon which to base a consensus. This paper examines two accounts of fairness found in moral philosophy, those of John Rawls and Tim Scanlon. The Rawlsian theory of justice is well-known to legal scholars. Scanlon's contractualist account may be less well-known. The aim of the paper is to start the discussion as to how fairness theories can be used to develop the tools for examining international economic policies and institutions. After elaborating …

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The Wto Agreement On Government Procurement And The Uncitral Model Procurement Law: A View From Outside The Region, John Linarelli Jan 2006

The Wto Agreement On Government Procurement And The Uncitral Model Procurement Law: A View From Outside The Region, John Linarelli

Scholarly Works

Two of the most significant efforts to bring municipal procurement institutions up to international standards are the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) and the UNCITRAL Model Law on Procurement of Goods, Construction and Services. Though the Model Law has had limited adoptions, it enjoys global influence as a source of norms and practices for good public procurement. The GPA, also reflective of international standards, seems to be on the rise, as more WTO members elect to become GPA contracting parties. This article explores two aspects of these instruments. First, the article explores how the Model Law promotes efficient public …

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Richard Posner Meets Reb Chaim Of Brisk: A Comparative Study In The Founding Of Intellectual Legal Movements, Samuel J. Levine Jan 2006

Richard Posner Meets Reb Chaim Of Brisk: A Comparative Study In The Founding Of Intellectual Legal Movements, Samuel J. Levine

Scholarly Works

Of the various movements that have surfaced in American legal theory in recent decades, law and economics has emerged as perhaps the most influential, leading some to characterize it as the dominant contemporary mode of analysis among American legal scholars. In this essay, Levine considers law and economics in the context of a comparative discussion of another prominent intellectual legal movement, the Brisker method of Talmudic analysis, which originated in Eastern Europe in the late nineteenth century and quickly developed into a leading method of theoretical study of Jewish law. The Brisker method takes its name from the city of …

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Colorblind Must Not Mean Blind To The Realities Facing Black Children, Zanita E. Fenton Jan 2006

Colorblind Must Not Mean Blind To The Realities Facing Black Children, Zanita E. Fenton

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The Plural Of Anecdote Is "Blog", A. Michael Froomkin Jan 2006

The Plural Of Anecdote Is "Blog", A. Michael Froomkin

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A Dispatch From The Crypto Wars, A. Michael Froomkin Jan 2006

A Dispatch From The Crypto Wars, A. Michael Froomkin

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Matt Curtin's Brute Force is a primarily personal account of one early effort to harness the power of distributed computing. In 1997, Mr. Curtin and other members of the DESCHALL (DES Challenge) project built, distributed, and managed software that united thousands of computers, many of them ordinary personal computers, in the search for a single decryption key among 72 quadrillion possibilities. The DESCHALL project sought to demonstrate that DES, then the U.S. national standard encryption algorithm, was no longer as secure as advertised. While Brute Force also offers some background on encryption regulation, export control policy, and other aspect of …

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Jewish Law For The Law Librarian, David Hollander Jan 2006

Jewish Law For The Law Librarian, David Hollander

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Mr Hollander provides an introductory guide to the Jewish legal system with the intent of providing law librarians with the basic knowledge necessary to begin to help a patron conduct research in Jewish law.

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The Territorial Temptation: A Siren Song At Sea, Bernard H. Oxman Jan 2006

The Territorial Temptation: A Siren Song At Sea, Bernard H. Oxman

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George P. Fletcher And Steve Sheppard, American Law In A Global Context: The Basics. Oxford And New York, Oxford University Press 2005 (Book Review), Janet Stearns Jan 2006

George P. Fletcher And Steve Sheppard, American Law In A Global Context: The Basics. Oxford And New York, Oxford University Press 2005 (Book Review), Janet Stearns

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Child Marriage And Guardianship In Tanzania: Robbing Girls Of Their Childhood And Infantilizing Women, Tamar Ezer, Kate Kerr, Kara Major, Aparna Polavarapu, Tina Tolentino Jan 2006

Child Marriage And Guardianship In Tanzania: Robbing Girls Of Their Childhood And Infantilizing Women, Tamar Ezer, Kate Kerr, Kara Major, Aparna Polavarapu, Tina Tolentino

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Fact-Finding As A Lawmaking Tool For Advancing Women's Human Rights, Tamar Ezer, Susan Deller Ross Jan 2006

Fact-Finding As A Lawmaking Tool For Advancing Women's Human Rights, Tamar Ezer, Susan Deller Ross

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Inheritance Law In Tanzania: The Impoverishment Of Widows And Daughters, Tamar Ezer Jan 2006

Inheritance Law In Tanzania: The Impoverishment Of Widows And Daughters, Tamar Ezer

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Perceptions Of The Value Of Problem-Based Learning Among Students With Special Needs And Their Teachers, Brian Robert Belland, P. A. Ertmer, K. D. Simons Jan 2006

Perceptions Of The Value Of Problem-Based Learning Among Students With Special Needs And Their Teachers, Brian Robert Belland, P. A. Ertmer, K. D. Simons

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications

While problem-based learning (PBL) has been found to be effective with gifted and average students (Hmelo-Silver, 2004), little is known about its impact on students with special needs. This study examines the perceptions of middle-school students with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities and of their teachers regarding the value of participating in a PBL unit. The unit focused on the physical accessibility of a low-SES, rural community where the students’ school was located.We used the constant comparative method (Glaser & Strauss, 1967) to analyze interview data, and used observation data and artifacts to triangulate interview comments. Among the noteworthy findings …

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Remedies: Public & Private, 4th Ed, David I. Levine, David J. Jung, David Schoenbrod, Angus Macbeth Jan 2006

Remedies: Public & Private, 4th Ed, David I. Levine, David J. Jung, David Schoenbrod, Angus Macbeth

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Loss Of Escape-Related Giant Neurons In A Spiny Lobster, Panulirus Argus, Sandra Y. Espinoza, Lana Breen, Nisha Varghese, Zen Faulkes Jan 2006

Loss Of Escape-Related Giant Neurons In A Spiny Lobster, Panulirus Argus, Sandra Y. Espinoza, Lana Breen, Nisha Varghese, Zen Faulkes

School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences (Formerly Dept. of Biology)

When attacked, many decapod crustaceans perform tailflips, which are triggered by a neural circuit that includes lateral giant interneurons, medial giant interneurons, and fast flexor motor giant neurons (MoGs). Slipper lobsters (Scyllaridae) lack these giant neurons, and it has been hypothesized that behavioral (e.g., digging) and morphological (e.g., flattening and armor) specializations in this group caused the loss of escape-related giant neurons. To test this hypothesis, we examined a species of spiny lobster, Panulirus argus. Spiny lobsters belong to the sister taxon of the scyllarids, but they have a more crayfish-like morphology than scyllarids and were predicted to have escape-related …

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