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Nmr Analysis Of A Stress Response Metabolic Signaling Network, Bo Zhang, Steven M. Halouska, Charles E. Schiaffo, Marat R. Sadykov, Greg A. Somerville, Robert Powers

Robert Powers Publications

We previously hypothesized that Staphylococcus epidermidis senses a diverse set of environmental and nutritional factors associated with biofilm formation through a modulation in the activity of the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle. Herein, we report our further investigation of the impact of additional environmental stress factors on TCA cycle activity and provide a detailed description of our NMR methodology. S. epidermidis wild-type strain 1457 was treated with stressors that are associated with biofilm formation, a sub-lethal dose of tetracycline, 5% NaCl, 2% glucose and autoinducer-2 (AI-2). As controls and to integrate our current data with our previous study, 4% ethanol stress …

Evaluation And Comparison Of The Species-Specificity Of 3 Antiparvalbumin Igg Antibodies, Poi-Wah Lee, Julie A. Nordlee, Stef J. Koppelman, Joseph L. Baumert, Steve L. Taylor

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

Parvalbumin is a pan-allergen in fish and frogs that triggers IgE-mediated reactions in fish-allergic individuals. Previous studies demonstrated that antibodies raised against fish and frog parvalbumins displayed varying specificity for different fish species, and thus, the applicability of these antibodies for potential use in immunoassays to detect fish residues were limited. We aimed to determine the specificity of 3 IgG antibodies for various fish species. Indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and IgG-immunoblotting were used to compare the reactivity of the polyclonal anticod parvalbumin antibody and the commercially available, monoclonal antifrog and monoclonal anticarp parvalbumin antibodies against raw muscle extracts of …

Foreword, From Holy Places And Pilgrimages: Essays On India, Robert H. Stoddard

Geography Program: Faculty Publications

This collection of twelve articles continues a long and rich body of information about pilgrimages. Written materials in the form of pamphlets, guidebooks, manuals, itineraries, and treatises about pilgrimages date from antiquity (see, e.g. the discussion in this volume by Rana Singh about ancient epics, pp. 15-20). Travelling to places regarded by worshippers as having extraordinary spiritual power is a phenomenon permeating all religious traditions so it is logical that it appears in various literary forms.

Las Novias De Concha Espina: Amor Durante La Guerra Civil Española, Iker González-Allende

Spanish Language and Literature Papers

En este ensayo se comparan dos novelas escritas por Concha Espina durante la Guerra Civil Española: Retaguardia: Imágenes de vivos y de muertos (1937) y Las alas invencibles: Novela de amores, de aviación y de libertad (1938), en las que se confiere protagonismo al personaje femenino de la novia. Partiendo de los estudios que interrelacionan el género y la nación, se analizan la construcción de la novia y la función que para la autora la mujer y la relación amorosa desempeñan en el proyecto nacional. Las novias se erigen como personificaciones alegóricas de España por su conexión con el paisaje …

Postmodernidad Y Metaficción En Hipótesis (1975), Iker González-Allende

Spanish Language and Literature Papers

En su tercera novela, Guerra Garrido explora las posibilidades de que una máquina produzca una narrativa de ficción. El título implica precisamente la duda de si este tipo de escritura es factible y apunta el carácter experimental y lúdico que encierra la novela. Sin embargo, Hipótesis va más allá de las vicisitudes de un personaje escritor en busca de los últimos avances tecnológicos para la consecución de una obra enteramente nueva y original. Los otros cuatro personajes que aparecen en sus páginas adquieren tanta relevancia argumental como el escritor, a pesar de que se convierten en los protagonistas de la …

El Adiós Del Exiliado: Las Rutas De La Memoria En Pilar De Zubiaurre, Iker González-Allende

Spanish Language and Literature Papers

Como numerosos exiliados, Pilar de Zubiaurre (Garai, Bizkaia, 1884-México D. F., 1970) se despidió de su tierra en dos ocasiones: al cruzar la frontera con Francia y al tomar allí posteriormente un barco rumbo a América. En la entrada de su diario del 12 de septiembre de 1938 mostraba así su reacción ante la huida al país vecino: «Estos días he llenado mis ojos de estas montañas y mar que aún son tierra española, para llevarlas tan dentro que las contemple con los ojos cerrados cuando esté a miles de kilómetros de aquí» (Zubiaurre 299). Ya en México, Zubiaurre recuerda …

Systematic Revision Of The Northern Short-Tailed Shrew, Blarina Brevicauda (Say), Wm. David Webster, Nancy D. Moncrief, Jerry R. Choate, Hugh H. Genoways

University of Nebraska State Museum: Mammalogy Papers

Short-tailed shrews, genus Blarina, are common inhabitants of a variety of terrestrial habitats in most of eastern North America. Of the 4 species currently recognized, the northern short-tailed shrew, Blarina brevicauda (Say, 1823), is the most widely distributed, occurring from southern Canada southward to the central Great Plains and the Appalachian Mountains into Georgia and Alabama and along the East Coast as far south as southeastern North Carolina. It has been more than 65 years since geographic variation within this species has been studied. Accordingly, the objectives of this study were to examine geographic variation in Blarina brevicauda and …

In Memoriam: Robert Katz (1917–2011), M. P. R. Waligorski, Francis A. Cucinotta

Robert Katz Publications

Bob Katz will be well remembered for his enthusiasm and strong personality. In a scientific dispute, few indeed could match his wit or his sense of humor or survive the cutting logic of his arguments. To those who had appreciation for his science and his personality, he was truly a great scientist and a master teacher. There are many people around the world who will remember Bob Katz for what he offered them and for the way he showed them what truth in science is.

The Katz Model, developed at that time for solid-state detectors and for cell cultures, relates …

Highlights Of 2010, Saud Al-Omani, Fahdah Alokaily

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Online Sources Of Health Statistics In Saudi Arabia., Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani

Saudi Medical Journal

Researchers looking for health statistics on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) may face difficulty. This is partly due to the lack of awareness of potential sources where such statistics can be found. The purpose of this paper is to review various online sources of health statistics on KSA, and to highlight their content, coverage, and presentation of health statistics. Five bibliographic databases where local research can be found are described. National registries available are summarized. Governmental agencies, as well as societies and centers where the bulk of health statistics is produced are also described. Finally, some potential international sources …

A Study Of 131iodine Labeling Of Indomethacin, Its In Vivo Biological Distribution In Lewis-Bearing Lung Cancer, And Its Induction Of Apoptosis In Lung Cancer., Jiu-Bo Cai, Cai-Xia Zhang, Jia-Wen Luo, Dong Wang

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES: To study the synthesis of 131iodine (I) labeled histamine-indomethacin (His-IN), its in vivo distribution in Lewis-bearing mice, and its effects on suppression of Lewis lung cancer growth and induction of apoptosis. METHODS: The present study was carried out in the Experimental Research Center, Sheng Jing Hospital of China Medical University Hospital, Shenyang China between December 2008 and October 2009. Chemical synthesis of His-IN was carried out. Ninety-five C57 mice were allocated into 12 groups, and a series of experiments including the in vivo biological distribution of 131I-His-IN in C57 mice bearing Lewis lung cancer was explored, and the therapeutic …

Desogestrel+Ethinylestradiol Versus Levonorgestrel+Ethinylestradiol. Which One Has Better Affect On Acne, Hirsutism, And Weight Change., Moradan Sanam, Omidvar Ziba

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES: To compare complications of third and second generation oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). METHODS: In a randomized clinical trial from October 2007 to October 2008, 100 healthy women of reproductive age referred to Amir Hospital Family Planning Clinic and some heath centers in Semnan, Iran were randomized in 2 equal groups. They received either a third generation OCP (150 microgram desogestrel [DSG] + 30 microgram ethinylestradiol [EE]) or a second generation type (150 microgram levonorgestrel [LNG] + 30 microgram EE). Six months later, changes of weight, acne, and hirsutism severity, as well as serum titers of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) …

Benchmarking Inadvertent Perioperative Hypothermia Guidelines With The National Institute For Health And Clinical Excellence., Ali S. Al-Qahtani, Farouk M. Messahel

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES: To improve standards of patients9 care and safety, we benchmarked our practice guidelines of prevention of inadvertent perioperative hypothermia with those of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) of the United Kingdom. METHODS: The study started in November 2008 and lasted for 18 months and was conducted at the Armed Forces Hospital, Wadi Al-Dawasir, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The NICE clinical guidelines (CG65) published in April 2008 were downloaded from its website. Each practiced item in our guidelines was compared with its equivalent of NICE guidelines, absent equivalent NICE guidelines on our list were immediately added …

Computed Tomography Scan Of Rhinosinusitis, Current Practice, And Requirements For Endoscopic Surgery Of Paranasal Sinuses., Qais M. Aljfout, Khaled A. Tubeishi, Salman M. Al-Assaf, Sufian T. Alnawaiseh

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the current practice in requesting and performing paranasal sinuses CT scan for patients scheduled for endoscopic sinus surgery, and to describe the current hospitals practice in performing these scans. METHODS: This cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted in the King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan between April and May 2010. Three forms were designed to collect data from our study groups, which included: Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeons, radiologists, and the radiology sections in 3 hospitals. The first was designed for ENT surgeons and aimed at investigating, whether or not they perform endoscopic sinus surgery, and if …

Trend In Cesarean Section Rate., Walaa M. Bondok, Saleh H. El-Shehry, Samira M. Fadllallah

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES: To investigate factors influencing the increase in cesarean section CS rates, and to implement control measures. METHODS: This retrospective analysis reviewed the birth registry of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We compared the frequency of different indications for CS between January 2007 and December 2008. The numbers of CS studied were 1105 in 2007, while they were 1226 in the year 2008. Thus, the sample size studied was 2331 cesarean deliveries. Approval of the ethical committee for publication was obtained. RESULTS: The CS rate exceeded the acceptable 15% rate suggested …

Pleural Effusion In Dengue. Karachi Perspective., Kiran Ejaz, Munawar Khursheed, Ambreen Raza

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES: To study the presentation of pleural effusion among dengue patients in Pakistan and to explore limitations in the diagnosis of these patients by the physicians of a developing country. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study on patients admitted to Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan from January 2005 to September 2008. Records of 663 dengue patients were reviewed. Demographic data, respiratory complaints, radiographic studies, and final outcome were studied. Presentation and radiological modality confirming the diagnosis of pleural effusion were noted. Descriptive statistics followed by Chi-Square test were applied, testing against an alpha of 0.05 and 95% confidence interval …

Control Of Intravenous Medication Wastage At A Teaching Hospital In Saudi Arabia., Abdulatif A. Al-Dhawailie

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the intravenous (IV) medication wastage within the inpatient pharmacy services at a teaching hospital, and to highlight the main causes for such waste and propose a policy to minimize wastage based on the study findings. METHODS: For a one month period starting from September until October 2009, the returned and unused IV medications to the inpatient pharmacy in a teaching hospital at King Khalid University Hospital of King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were observed daily. Data were collected and evaluated. The causes of this problem were analyzed. RESULTS: Approximately 265 items of IV medication …

Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Of Iranian Adolescent Girls Towards 3-4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine., Zahra Rahnavard, Sana Eybpoosh, Shahin Akhondzadeh

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES: To investigate knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of Iranian adolescent girls towards 3-4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA [Ecstasy]). METHODS: A cross-sectional design study was conducted on female adolescents in Tehran high schools. The study took place in Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran in October to December 2008. A randomized cluster sample of adolescent girls from 14-18 years old, and enrolled in 57 public high schools of Tehran were selected. A written informed consent was obtained from all study participants. In order to assess the participants9 demographic characteristics, and KAP towards Ecstasy, a 61-item, researcher-made, valid, and reliable questionnaire was completed …

Impact Of Health Education On Lifestyles In Central Saudi Arabia., Farid M. Midhet, Fawzy K. Sharaf

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES: To assess the impact of health education on diet, smoking, and physical activity among patients visiting the primary health care centers (PHCCs) in Al-Qassim province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODS: We conducted an uncontrolled experimental study from January to October 2009 to evaluate the impact of health education on smoking, diet, and physical activity among attendees of PHCCs in Al-Qassim province, KSA. We trained the PHCC staff in health education skills and introduced health education seminars organized by the medical students. Baseline (n=1,254) and follow-up (n=1,011) sample surveys were conducted to measure the prevalence of risk factors in …

Thrombosis Of The Internal Jugular Vein Resulting From Migration Of A Sharp Esophageal Foreign Body., Yahya A. Al-Qahtani, Khalid A. Al-Qahtani

Saudi Medical Journal

Internal jugular vein (IJV) thrombosis is a rare, but potentially fatal condition. A 59-year-old female patient was referred to our hospital 3 weeks after ingesting a foreign body (FB). Twice endoscopic examinations at the referring hospital were negative. On arrival at our hospital, she was in pain, and the left side of her neck was swollen. A CT of the neck revealed the presence of a slender pointed radio-opaque FB in the left IJV together with a large thrombus containing a small central abscess. Surgical removal of the FB was performed together with ligation of the left IJV. The postoperative …

Young Adult And Giant Cervical Exostosis., Mazhar Abbas, Abdul Q. Khan, Yasir S. Siddiqui, Bashir R. Khan

Saudi Medical Journal

Degenerative changes in the spine can result in the formation of osteophytes on the anterior surface of the cervical spine. Depending on their site, osteophytes can bring on clinical manifestations such as dysphagia, hoarseness, and stridor. We discuss an interesting case of a young adult patient who presented with dysphagia along with neck discomfort, and on investigation was found to be suffering from diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. Here, we briefly portray the presenting features, radiographic findings, and management options.

Evaluation Of Awareness On The Role Of Elastic Compression Stocking Use In Preventing Post-Thrombotic Syndrome In Patients In A Tertiary Hospital In Saudi Arabia., Mohammed K. Alabdulaali, Farjah H. Algahtani

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Review Of The Current Evidence On The Diagnosis And Management Of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis., Bassel Tarakji

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

External Quality Assessment Of Clinical Biochemical Assays In A Medium Non-Academic, Non-Research Hospital Laboratory., Subhash C. Arya, Nirmala Agarwal, Shekhar Agarwal, Beena Michael

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia., Hatif Q. Siddiqui, Mohammad Zahid, Sohail Ahmed, Yasir S. Siddiqui

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Hypoglycemic Effect Of An Extract From Date Seeds On Diabetic Rats., Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Efficacy And Safety Of Artemether-Lumefantrine In The Treatment Of Acute, Uncomplicated Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria: A Pooled Analysis, M. Makanga, Q. Bassat, C.O. Falade, Zul Premji, S. Krudsood, P. Hunt, V. Walter, H.-P. Beck, A.-C. Marrast, M. Cousin, P.J. Rosenthal

Pathology, East Africa

Randomized trials have confirmed the efficacy and safety of artemether-lumefantrine (AL) for treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Data from seven studies supported by Novartis (1996-2007), including 647 adults (> 16 years of age, 83.3% completed the study) and 1,332 children (≤ 16 years of age, 89.3% completed the study) with microscopically confirmed uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria and treated with the recommended regimen of AL, were pooled. The 28-day polymerase chain reaction-corrected parasitologic cure rate (primary efficacy endpoint) was 97.1% (495 of 510) in adults and 97.3% (792 of 814) in children (evaluable population). Gametocytemia prevalence after day was 4.2% …

Hold The Tomato, Elisa Maezono, Fleet Library, Special Collections, Jan Baker

Food

This book was completed for Jan Baker's artists' book class.

I Felt…, Yoorim Kim, Fleet Library, Special Collections, Jan Baker

Stories

This book was completed for Jan Baker's artists' book class.

Successful Introduction Of Cloud Computing Into Your Organization: A Six-Step Conceptual Model, Hossein Bidgoli

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

Cloud computing is the fastest area of application within the information systems field. The adoption of cloud computing by businesses, government agencies, and academic institutions is on the rise. Cloud computing platforms could reduce cost, offer scale, and increase information systems responsiveness for those companies that are adopting it properly. However, still many decision makers do not really know what exactly cloud computing is, its unique capabilities, and how it may increase the efficiency and effectiveness of IT services. Also cloud computing may mean different things to different people. This paper first examines different applications within the cloud computing domain …