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Oxidized Derivatives Of Ω-3 Fatty Acids: Identification Of Ipf 3Α-Vi In Human Urine, John A. Lawson, Seongjin Kim, William S. Powell, Garret Gerald A. Fitzgerald, Joshua Rokach Nov 2006

Oxidized Derivatives Of Ω-3 Fatty Acids: Identification Of Ipf 3Α-Vi In Human Urine, John A. Lawson, Seongjin Kim, William S. Powell, Garret Gerald A. Fitzgerald, Joshua Rokach

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Faculty Publications

Isoprostanes (iPs) are prostaglandin-like molecules derived from autoxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Urinary iP levels have been used as indices of in vivo lipid peroxidation. Thus far, it has only been possible to measure iPs derived from arachidonic acid in urine, because levels of iPs/neuroprostanes (nPs) derived from ω3-PUFAs have been found to be below detection limits of available assays. Because of the interest in ω3-PUFA dietary supplementation, we developed specific methods to measure nPF4α-VI and iPF3α-VI [derived from 4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and 5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)] using a combination of chemical synthesis, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), andliquid chromatography tandem …

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Fluorescence Polarization Of Helium Negative-Ion Resonances Excited By Polarized Electron Impact, J. W. Maseberg, Timothy J. Gay Nov 2006

Fluorescence Polarization Of Helium Negative-Ion Resonances Excited By Polarized Electron Impact, J. W. Maseberg, Timothy J. Gay

Timothy J. Gay Publications

We have investigated helium (1s3d) 3D → (1s2p) 3P (588 nm) fluorescence produced by electron impact excitation in the vicinity of the (2s22p) 2P and (2s2p2) 2D negative-ion resonances at 57.2 and 58.3 eV, respectively. In contrast to previous work, we use spin-polarized incident electrons and report the relative Stokes parameters P1, P2, and P3 in the 55–60 eV region. Our failure to see discernable resonance effects in P2 indicates that even though the lifetime of these resonances is significant (~10 fs), magnetic forces acting on …

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Production Of Excited Atomic Hydrogen And Deuterium From H2 And D2 Photodissociation, J. D. Bozek, J. E. Furst, Timothy J. Gay, H. Gould, A. L. D. Kilcoyne, J. R. Machacek, F. Martin, K. W. Mclaughlin, J. L. Sanz-Vicario Nov 2006

Production Of Excited Atomic Hydrogen And Deuterium From H2 And D2 Photodissociation, J. D. Bozek, J. E. Furst, Timothy J. Gay, H. Gould, A. L. D. Kilcoyne, J. R. Machacek, F. Martin, K. W. Mclaughlin, J. L. Sanz-Vicario

Timothy J. Gay Publications

We have measured the production of both Lyα and Hα fluorescence from atomic H and D for the photodissociation of H2 and D2 by linearly polarized photons with energies between 24 and 60 eV. In this energy range, excited photofragments result primarily from the production of doubly excited molecular species which promptly autoionize or dissociate into two neutrals. Our data are compared with ab initio calculations of the dissociation process, in which both doubly excited state production and prompt ionization (non resonant) channels are considered. Agreement between our experimental data and that of earlier work, and with our …

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Does How I Feel About It Matter? The Role Of Affect In Cognitive And Behavioral Reactions To An Illness Diagnosis, Darnell Schuettler, Marc T. Kiviniemi Nov 2006

Does How I Feel About It Matter? The Role Of Affect In Cognitive And Behavioral Reactions To An Illness Diagnosis, Darnell Schuettler, Marc T. Kiviniemi

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications

Individuals often have low rates of compliance with treatment recommendations. We examined the role that experienced affect at the time of illness diagnosis might play in influencing thoughts and feelings relating treatment compliance. Participants were randomly assigned to receive a positive, neutral, or negative affect induction after imagining they were diagnosed with kidney cancer. They then reported on thoughts and feelings about the illness and the treatment regimen. Participants also reported interest in additional information about the illness and behavioral intentions for complying with the treatment regimen. Affect significantly influenced interest in information and behavioral intentions. Both effects were mediated …

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Reduction In Cholesterol Absorption Is Enhanced By Stearate-Enriched Plant Sterol Esters In Hamsters, Heather E. Rasmussen, David M. Guderian Jr., Curtis A. Wray, Patrick H. Dussault, Vicki L. Schlegel, Timothy P. Carr Nov 2006

Reduction In Cholesterol Absorption Is Enhanced By Stearate-Enriched Plant Sterol Esters In Hamsters, Heather E. Rasmussen, David M. Guderian Jr., Curtis A. Wray, Patrick H. Dussault, Vicki L. Schlegel, Timothy P. Carr

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

Consumption of plant sterol esters reduces plasma LDL cholesterol concentration by inhibiting intestinal cholesterol absorption. Commercially available plant sterol esters are prepared by esterifying free sterols to fatty acids from edible plant oils such as canola, soybean, and sunflower. To determine the influence of the fatty acid moiety on cholesterol metabolism, plant sterol esters were made with fatty acids from soybean oil (SO), beef tallow (BT), or purified stearic acid (SA) and fed to male hamsters for 4 wk. A control group fed no plant sterol esters was also included. Hamsters fed BT and SA had significantly lower cholesterol absorption …

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Multi-User Uwb-Ir Systems With Interleaved Coding-Modulation On Multipath Fading Channels, Michal M. Pietrzyk, Keni Popovski, Tadeusz Wysocki, Beata J. Wysocki, Jos H. Weber Nov 2006

Multi-User Uwb-Ir Systems With Interleaved Coding-Modulation On Multipath Fading Channels, Michal M. Pietrzyk, Keni Popovski, Tadeusz Wysocki, Beata J. Wysocki, Jos H. Weber

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: Faculty Publications (to 2015)

Interleaved coding-modulation (ICM) is a recently proposed method for ultra-wideband impulse radio (UWBIR) systems. ICM exploits the concept of chip interleaving, allowing to alleviate the problem of inter-symbol and inter-pulse interference commonly present in high data rate UWB-IR systems. In this paper, we extend previous work on ICM to scarcely populated multi-user scenarios. We propose a design of a deterministic chip interleaver based on time-hopping hyperbolic congruence sequences. We also review the main parameters of the random and hyperbolic interleavers. Our results indicate that the proposed type of interleaver yields similar performance to random interleavers but with the advantage of …

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A Rhetoric For Ratification: The Argument Of The Federalist And Its Impact On Constitutional Interpretation, Dan T. Coenen Nov 2006

A Rhetoric For Ratification: The Argument Of The Federalist And Its Impact On Constitutional Interpretation, Dan T. Coenen

Duke Law Journal

Courts, lawyers, and scholars have long assumed that The Federalist Papers supply important information for use in constitutional argument and interpretation. In recent years, commentators have questioned this view. Their skepticism grows out of two major concerns. First, Justice Scalia's challenge to the use of legislative history in the statutory context casts a cloud over judicial use of background texts such as The Federalist in seeking the meaning of the Constitution. Second, even if courts may rely on some background materials in interpreting the Constitution, there is reason to conclude that The Federalist. does not qualify as the sort of …

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Gay Rights And American Constitutionalism: What’S A Constitution For?, J. Harvie Wilkinson Iii Nov 2006

Gay Rights And American Constitutionalism: What’S A Constitution For?, J. Harvie Wilkinson Iii

Duke Law Journal

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Further Evidence For Variable Synchrotron Emission In Xte J1118+480 In Outburst, Robert I. Hynes, Edward L. Robinson, Kevin J. Pearson, Dawn M. Gelino, Wei Cui, Yongquan Xue, Matt A. Wood, Todd K. Watson, Don Earl Winget, Isaac M. Silver Nov 2006

Further Evidence For Variable Synchrotron Emission In Xte J1118+480 In Outburst, Robert I. Hynes, Edward L. Robinson, Kevin J. Pearson, Dawn M. Gelino, Wei Cui, Yongquan Xue, Matt A. Wood, Todd K. Watson, Don Earl Winget, Isaac M. Silver

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Faculty Publications

We present simultaneous multicolor infrared and optical photometry of the black hole X-ray transient XTE Jill 8+480 during its short 2005 January outburst, supported by simultaneous X-ray observations. The variability is dominated by short timescales, ∼10 s, although a weak superhump also appears to be present in the optical. The optical rapid variations, at least, are well correlated with those in X-rays. Infrared JHKS photometry, as in the previous outburst, exhibits especially large-amplitude variability. The spectral energy distribution (SED) of the variable infrared component can be fitted with a power law of slope α = -0.78 ± 0.07, where Fᵧ …

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Analysis Of Free Drug Fractions Using Near-Infrared Fluorescent Labels And An Ultrafast Immunoextraction/Displacement Assay, Corey M. Ohnmacht, John E. Schiel, David S. Hage Nov 2006

Analysis Of Free Drug Fractions Using Near-Infrared Fluorescent Labels And An Ultrafast Immunoextraction/Displacement Assay, Corey M. Ohnmacht, John E. Schiel, David S. Hage

David Hage Publications

A chromatographic method was developed for measuring free drug fractions based on the use of an ultrafast immunoextraction/displacement assay (UFIDA) with near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent labels. This approach was evaluated by using it to determine the free fraction of phenytoin in serum or samples containing the binding protein human serum albumin (HSA). Items considered in the design of this method included the dissociation rate of HSA-bound phenytoin, the rate of capture of free phenytoin by immunoextraction microcolumns, the behavior of NIR fluorescent labels in a displacement format, and the overall response and stability of the resulting assay. In the final UFIDA …

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Alaska Civic Learning Assessment Project: Final Report And Policy Brief, Alexandra Hill, Diane Hirshberg, Letitia Fickel Nov 2006

Alaska Civic Learning Assessment Project: Final Report And Policy Brief, Alexandra Hill, Diane Hirshberg, Letitia Fickel

CAEPR Reports

In late 2002, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) and Carnegie Corporation of New York, in consultation with the Corporation for National and Community Service, convened a series of meetings involving some of the nation’s most distinguished and respected scholars and practitioners in the area of civic education. The purpose was to determine, based on solid data and evidence, the components of effective and feasible civic learning programs. Representing a diversity of political views, a variety of disciplines, and various approaches, these individuals shared a common vision of a richer, more comprehensive approach to …

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Contributions Of Muhadhdhab Al-Deen Al-Baghdadi To The Progress Of Medicine And Urology. A Study And Translations From His Book Al-Mukhtar, Rabie E. Abdel-Halim Nov 2006

Contributions Of Muhadhdhab Al-Deen Al-Baghdadi To The Progress Of Medicine And Urology. A Study And Translations From His Book Al-Mukhtar, Rabie E. Abdel-Halim

Saudi Medical Journal

This study of the Arabic 4-volume book of Al-Mukhtar Fi Al-Tibb (Choice Book on Medicine) written by the Muslim physician Muhadhdhab Al-Deen Al-Baghdadi (515-610 H, 1117-1213 AD) aimed at evaluating his contributions to the progress of medicine and urology along with providing English translations of relevant excerpts. Al-Baghdadi laid emphasis on the morals of medical practice and the principles of medical education describing how to select medical students and how to evaluate graduates. He stressed on the need for a long training program directly supervised by skilled expert doctors both in hospitals (Al-Bimaristanat) and during home visits. A good part …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cytokines And Hypoxia. What Is The Link?, Ahmed K. Al-Shukaili, Ali A. Al-Jabri Nov 2006

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cytokines And Hypoxia. What Is The Link?, Ahmed K. Al-Shukaili, Ali A. Al-Jabri

Saudi Medical Journal

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder that affects approximately 1% of the population, in a female to male ratio of 3:1. The disease can occur at any age, but it is most common among those aged 40-70 years. Despite many years of study, the etiology of RA is still undefined. However, with increased understanding of the immune system the pathogenesis of RA has become clearer. A large bulk of data suggests that T lymphocytes and macrophages play a critical role in the initiation and perpetuation of synovial inflammation. Recently, the cytokine profile of T helper cells has …

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The Ultrastructural Alterations In Rat Corneas With Experimentally-Induced Diabetes Mellitus, Gulnur Take, Gulten Karabay, Deniz Erdogan, Izzet Duyar Nov 2006

The Ultrastructural Alterations In Rat Corneas With Experimentally-Induced Diabetes Mellitus, Gulnur Take, Gulten Karabay, Deniz Erdogan, Izzet Duyar

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To examine the ultrastructural changes of rat corneas in streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetes mellitus and the follow-up insulin treatment. METHODS: Sprague-Dawley type rats was used for experimental procedures during the period from January to April 2003 at Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey. Rats were studied in 4 groups; group 1: controls, group 2: sham controls (single dose IV sodium citrate), group 3: STZ-induced diabetes mellitus (single dose 45 mg/kg STZ intravenously), group 4: diabetes mellitus + insulin treatment (8 U/day). RESULTS: We observed degenerative changes in the epithelial layer, stromal keratocytes and endothelial cells in diabetic group. In contrast, the …

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Suspected Acute Appendicitis In Female Patients. Trends In Diagnosis In Emergency Department In A University Hospital In Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Fatma K. Althoubaity Nov 2006

Suspected Acute Appendicitis In Female Patients. Trends In Diagnosis In Emergency Department In A University Hospital In Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Fatma K. Althoubaity

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To determine the negative appendectomy rate; utilization, accuracy of Alvarado scale, ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT) in diagnosis of acute appendicitis. METHODS: Hospital records of 124 female patients admitted for suspicious of acute appendicitis from January 2003 - January 2004 to the Emergency Department (ED) at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia were reviewed retrospectively. We reviewed the age of patients, clinical presentation, Alvarado scale, US, CT, histopathological diagnosis of appendicular specimen. RESULTS: A total of 124 female patients aged 6-64 years were presented to ED with right iliac fossa pain. Of the total, 103 patients have appendectomies …

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Presentation Of Choanal Atresia In Saudi Children, Ahmed Y. Al-Ammar Nov 2006

Presentation Of Choanal Atresia In Saudi Children, Ahmed Y. Al-Ammar

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To present data of cases with choanal atresia (CA) from Saudi patients, and to compare them to the data from the international literature. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of the data available from the files of 37 consecutive patients with the diagnosis of CA at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between January 1999 and December 2005. This involved reviewing the age, gender, presenting symptoms, associated anomalies, surgical intervention, and outcomes. RESULTS: Twenty-three of our cases had unilateral and 14 had bilateral CA. Strikingly, 83% of unilateral CA involved the right side. In our study, we found …

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The Effect Of H1 Calponin Expression On Gallstone Formation In Pregnancy, Ding Youming, Wang Bin, Wang Weixing, Wang Binghua, Luo Ruoyu, Cheng Bangchang Nov 2006

The Effect Of H1 Calponin Expression On Gallstone Formation In Pregnancy, Ding Youming, Wang Bin, Wang Weixing, Wang Binghua, Luo Ruoyu, Cheng Bangchang

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To explore the effect of h1 calponin mRNA expression on the biliary tract dynamics, and investigate the molecular mechanisms of gallstone formation in pregnancy. METHODS: This study was carried out in Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, and in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Wuhan University School of Medicine, Wuhan, China from July to December 2004. Thirty female guinea pigs were divided randomly into 3 groups, the nonpregnant group (n=10) (group A), the 30 days of pregnancy group (n=10) (group B), and the 60 days of pregnancy group (n=10) (group C). Animal models of pregnancy were established on …

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Risk Factors For Urinary Incontinence In Turkish Women. A Cross-Sectional Study, Tuncay M. Filiz, Cefariye Uludag, Nursan Cinar, Suleyman Gorpelioglu, Pinar Topsever Nov 2006

Risk Factors For Urinary Incontinence In Turkish Women. A Cross-Sectional Study, Tuncay M. Filiz, Cefariye Uludag, Nursan Cinar, Suleyman Gorpelioglu, Pinar Topsever

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To explore the association between conventional risk factors and urinary leakage among a random sample of adult Turkish women. METHODS: Six hundred and fifty patients (mean age 33.2 ± 10.6 years; range 17-65 years) attending 6 Primary Health Care Centers in the Eastern Marmara Region, Turkey were randomly enrolled in this study, between September 2005 and December 2005. After signing their informed consent, all patients filled in a questionnaire consisting of questions inquiring any kind of urinary leakage, related symptomatology and personal medical history. RESULTS: One hundred and six women (16.4%) with urinary incontinence (UI) were reported. The most …

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The Significance Of Documenting Clinical Appearance Of The Uterine Cervix In The Cervical Cytology Form, Hanan M.F. Al-Kadri, Ali H. Hajeer, Nadia S. Al-Hawashim, Hany H. Salem Nov 2006

The Significance Of Documenting Clinical Appearance Of The Uterine Cervix In The Cervical Cytology Form, Hanan M.F. Al-Kadri, Ali H. Hajeer, Nadia S. Al-Hawashim, Hany H. Salem

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether or not the Pap smear taker is reporting the clinical appearance of the cervix on the cytology request form, and if cytologist / smear taker are giving any importance to this information prior to issuing advice on subsequent follow-up. Finally, to evaluate the clinicians9 response to normal Pap smear report in the absence of the clinical comment on the cervix. METHODS: A retrospective study, for a total of 1196 random smear results performed between 1999 and 2000 at King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its relevant charts were evaluated. The samples …

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Diabetes Mellitus And Male Osteoporosis. Is There A Relationship?, Abdulmohsen H. Al-Elq, Mir Sadat-Ali Nov 2006

Diabetes Mellitus And Male Osteoporosis. Is There A Relationship?, Abdulmohsen H. Al-Elq, Mir Sadat-Ali

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between male osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). METHODS: We screened 154 male Saudi Arabian patients over the age of 50 years for osteoporosis between May and December 2005, at the Endocrine and Orthopedic Clinics of King Fahd University Hospital, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Patients body mass index was calculated. Fasting blood glucose was measured in all patients. All patients with type 2 DM hemoglobin A1c levels were measured at follow up. All had bone mineral density (BMD) measurement of hip area and the lumbar spine using the dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scan, …

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Stage 4s Neuroblastoma, A Disseminated Tumor With Excellent Outcome, Najla A. Elimam, Ayad A. Atra, Najwa Y. Fayea, Tareq G. Al-Asaad, Taha M. Khattab, Ganadeel A. Al-Sulami, Sami K. Felimban Nov 2006

Stage 4s Neuroblastoma, A Disseminated Tumor With Excellent Outcome, Najla A. Elimam, Ayad A. Atra, Najwa Y. Fayea, Tareq G. Al-Asaad, Taha M. Khattab, Ganadeel A. Al-Sulami, Sami K. Felimban

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To review the clinical features and outcome of all cases of stage 4S neuroblastoma treated at our center. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the files of all patients (n=75) with neuroblastoma treated at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between 1986 and 2005. We studied the clinical features and outcome of patients with stage 4S neuroblastoma. RESULTS: Six patients (8%) were confirmed to have stage 4S neuroblastoma. Three were boys with a median age at diagnosis of 4.5 months (range 28 days - 11 months). Four patients required no intervention. The remaining 2 patients were treated with …

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Osteoarthritis Of Knees And Obesity In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Abdullah I. Ismail, Ahmed H. Al-Abdulwahab, Abdulrahman S. Al-Mulhim Nov 2006

Osteoarthritis Of Knees And Obesity In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Abdullah I. Ismail, Ahmed H. Al-Abdulwahab, Abdulrahman S. Al-Mulhim

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To find out the prevalence and relation between osteoarthritis of knees and obesity in Al-Ahsa region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODS: The study included 243 male and female patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis of knees between June 2001 to March 2003. All patients were recruited from the Physical Therapy Department, King Fahd Hofuf Hospital, Hofuf, KSA. The clinical diagnosis was supported by plain x-rays of knees, and of other joint if needed. The weight and height of all patients were taken using one standard weight and height scale, and body mass index was also calculated and recorded. RESULTS: More …

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Bilateral Multicystic Renal Dysplasia With Potter Sequence. A Case With Penile Agenesis, Ahmet Dursun, Bahri Ermis, Varim Numanoglu, Burak Bahadir, Ilker Seckiner Nov 2006

Bilateral Multicystic Renal Dysplasia With Potter Sequence. A Case With Penile Agenesis, Ahmet Dursun, Bahri Ermis, Varim Numanoglu, Burak Bahadir, Ilker Seckiner

Saudi Medical Journal

Hereditary renal adysplasia (HRA) is a rare autosomal dominant condition. Patients have several other anomalies including Potter facies, thoracic, cardiac, and extremity deformities. The case present dysmorphic facial features such as hypertelorism, prominent epicanthic folds, a flat and broad nose, choanal stenosis, low-set ears, and a receding chin. He had femoral bowing, hypoplastic right tibia and agenesis of the right foot. He had rich and thick skin. He had also a dysplastic empty scrotum, penile agenesis, and anal atresia. The autopsy revealed pulmonary hypoplasia, ventricular septal defect, bilateral multicystic renal dysplasia, agenesis of both ureter and bladder, intraabdominal testicles, and …

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The Use Of Oxygen In Fournier's Gangrene, Michael C. Safioleas, Michael C. Stamatakos, Ahmad I. Diab, Panagiotis M. Safioleas Nov 2006

The Use Of Oxygen In Fournier's Gangrene, Michael C. Safioleas, Michael C. Stamatakos, Ahmad I. Diab, Panagiotis M. Safioleas

Saudi Medical Journal

Fournier9s gangrene is an aggressive form of necrotizing fasciitis of the perineal, perianal or genital regions, usually caused by a polymicrobial infection that includes virulent organisms. Over the last decades, we have treated 9 patients suffering from Fournier9s gangrene using systemic chemotherapy with broad-spectrum antibiotics, and with extensive, sometimes serial surgical debridement. Recently in one case, in addition to treatment, we used locally 100% oxygen in daily doses with promising results in healing wound. Herein, we report this case with a brief review of the literature concerning pathogenesis, risk factors, and treatment approaches.

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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis In A Neonate With Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita, Behzad Elahi, Asghar Ramyar Nov 2006

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis In A Neonate With Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita, Behzad Elahi, Asghar Ramyar

Saudi Medical Journal

In this case report we describe the first case of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis with concurrent cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita. She had pancytopenia and hepatosplenomegaly, hemophagocytic cells in spleen necropsy, and she died with respiratory failure and pseudomonas induced septicemia.

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A Fatal Case Of Behcet's Disease With Rare Complications, Mehmet Sahin, Cagatay Arslan, Sevket E. Tunc, Turhan Yavuz, Sema S. Goksu Nov 2006

A Fatal Case Of Behcet's Disease With Rare Complications, Mehmet Sahin, Cagatay Arslan, Sevket E. Tunc, Turhan Yavuz, Sema S. Goksu

Saudi Medical Journal

Behcet9s disease BD may involve in any large or small artery, vein. We present a case of BD with multiple venous thromboses, cardiac and pulmonary involvements, and renal failure. A 22-year-old man admitted with progressive dyspnea and edema on his face and neck. He had the history of recurrent oral and genital ulcers, and pustular skin lesions for 4 years. Doppler ultrasonography revealed right internal jugular vein thrombosis. Transthoracic echocardiography showed a pericardial effusion, decreased left ventricular ejection fraction. While his symptoms were regressing moderately with a pulse cyclophosphamide, prednisolone, and low molecular weight heparin treatment, new thromboses occurred in …

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Black (Samsum) Ant Induced Anaphylaxis In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Al-Shahwan, Sultan Al-Khenaizan, Mohammed Al-Khalifa Nov 2006

Black (Samsum) Ant Induced Anaphylaxis In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Al-Shahwan, Sultan Al-Khenaizan, Mohammed Al-Khalifa

Saudi Medical Journal

Ant allergy is a rare clinical problem that ranges from local to systemic reaction and life-threatening anaphylaxis. Different types of ants including the imported fire ants, the black (samsum) ants, and others, are considered health hazard in many parts of the world. We report a 32-year-old Saudi female from Hafr-Al-Batin in the Northern region of Saudi Arabia, with history of recurrent anaphylaxis following black (samsum) ant stings and we review the related literature. This is the first report of black (samsum) ant allergy in Saudi Arabia.

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Large Cyst In The Clitoris, Fatemeh Davari-Tanha, Farzaneh M. Aghaee, Marzieh K. Khezri, Zeinab M. Far, Sahar Eftekhari, Mahbod Kaveh Nov 2006

Large Cyst In The Clitoris, Fatemeh Davari-Tanha, Farzaneh M. Aghaee, Marzieh K. Khezri, Zeinab M. Far, Sahar Eftekhari, Mahbod Kaveh

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

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Uterus Didelphus, Ramachandran Muthukrishnan, George K. Oyakhire, Umadevi K. Ramachandran Nov 2006

Uterus Didelphus, Ramachandran Muthukrishnan, George K. Oyakhire, Umadevi K. Ramachandran

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

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Werner Syndrome Associated With Renal Involvement, Gonenc Kocabay, Sukru Ozturk, Tevfik Ecder Nov 2006

Werner Syndrome Associated With Renal Involvement, Gonenc Kocabay, Sukru Ozturk, Tevfik Ecder

Saudi Medical Journal

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