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Chick-Fil-A And The Problem Of Soft Censorship, Nathan B. Oman

Popular Media

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Hydrologic Evaluation Of Established Rain Gardens In Lincoln, Nebraska, Andrew R. Anderson, Thomas G. Franti, David P. Shelton

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

Increased urbanization has resulted in water quality and flooding problems for many receiving waters in the United States. Rain gardens are one type of best management practice commonly used in low impact development (LID). Many studies have evaluated large engineered bioretention cells in research settings. There is little information on the effectiveness of homeowner-maintained rain gardens that rely on deep percolation as the method for water exfiltration. Repeatable controlled experiments are very rare in hydrologic studies due to the inherent variability of weather data. The objective of this study was to evaluate the hydrologic properties of twelve established rain gardens …

A Molecular Rheostat Coupling Cell Size To Nutrient Availability In Bacteria, Anchun Chien

All Theses and Dissertations (ETDs)

Cell size control is of universal importance to all organisms. Regulation of cell size ensures that cells are of the appropriate size for a given growth condition or developmental fate. Nutrient availability is a primary determinant of cell size in bacteria. Bacterial cells, including the Gram-positive Bacillus subtilis and the Gram-negative Escherichia coli increase size in a nutrient-dependent manner. Cells cultured in nutrient-rich medium can be up to twice the size of their counterparts cultured in nutrient-poor medium, suggesting that bacteria have ways of sensing nutrient availability and transmitting this information to the division machinery.

This dissertation first examines the …

Moderating Mayo, Bernard Chao

NULR Online

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Cross-Border Ip Infringement: Patents, Marketa Trimble

Boyd Briefs / Road Scholars

Professor Marketa Trimble presented these materials at the CASRIP 20th Anniversary / IP LLM 10th Anniversary IP-across Topic Scholarship Conference on July 28, 2012.

July 28, 2012 (Pages 4685-4836), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 42 (2012)

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07/28/2012 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 07/28/2012. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

July 28, 2012: New Issue Of Comparative Drama, Department Of English

Gleanings: Department of English Blog Archive

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Murray Ledger And Times, July 28, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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2012 Summer Commencement, Harding University

Commencement Programs

Program for the Harding University Commencement on July 28.

Commencement Speaker: Randy Owens

Real Time Pcr As A Diagnostic Tool For Hbv Infection In Iraq, Mohammed Ghanim

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT : BACKGROUND: HBV infection is a worldwide infectious disease that acutely infects 2 billion yearly, thus finding a precise, accurate and sensitive diagnostic test for this infection is highly advisable. Real Time PCR has been introduced to achieve that mission. OBJECTIVE: Confirm the role of Real Time PCR as a precise tool for diagnosis of HBV infection in Iraq. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this study, 40 patients of HBV with HBs Antigen positive serological test and 20 individuals with HBs Antigen negative were selected to be the material of the study and they were tested by Real Time PCR …

Serum Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Anti_Ccp) Antibody Level In Rheumatoid Arthritic Patients With And Without Nodal Osteoarthritis, Ahmed A. Gassid

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is chronic systemic inflammatory disease affects synovial joints , articular structures and extra articular , the prevalence rate occurs aprox in about 1% of population Anti citrullinated peptide/protein antibody (Anti-CCP) antibody are autoantibodies(antibodies directed against one or more of the individuals own proteins) frequently detected in RA patients during inflammation. citrulline is incorporated enzymatically into proteins . The current study is a trail to ensure that Anti-CCP marker is more specific and sensitive for diagnosis of RA patients and to detect the effect of the presence of other disease like NOA on Anti-CCP value OBJECTIVE: …

Ki-67(Mib-1) And Progesterone Receptor In Meningioma An Immunohistochemical Study, Wahda Mohammed Taib Al- Nuaimy

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: In meningioma the tumor grade, subtype, and extent of surgical resection are strong prognostic factors, the growth of this tumor is still unpredictable, and additional prognostic markers are needed. Many studies have shown that the detection of the proliferative potential of meningioma by Ki-67 (MIB-1) and the detection of the progesterone receptor might predict the natural history of tumor and patient survival. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the proliferative fraction Ki-67 (MIB-1) and progesterone receptor in meningioma, To correlate the expression of these two markers with various clinico- pathological parameters, To compare these results with other studies . PATIENTS AND …

Inhibitory Effect Of Lactobacilli Filtrate On Klebsiella Pneumoniae Biofilm, Harith J.F. Al-Mathkhury

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The formation of biofilms by K. pneumoniae is thought to protect the bacteria from antibiotics since these entities are highly resistant to such antimicrobial agents. OBJECTIVE: Investigating the role of Lactobacillus spp. supernatant in eliminating K. pneumoniae biofilms. METHODS: Three hundred and twelve specimens of urine, wounds and sputum were collected from patients attending five hospitals in Baghdad. All specimens were identified using biochemical tests and Api 20 E system. The ability of K. pneumoniae isolates to produce biofilm were evaluated using crystal violet staining technique in pre-sterilized 96-well polystyrene microtiter plates. The effect of MIC of Amikacin …

Inhibitory Effect Of Lactobacilli Filtrate On Klebsiella Pneumoniae Biofilm, Harith J.F. Al-Mathkhury

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The formation of biofilms by K. pneumoniae is thought to protect the bacteria from antibiotics since these entities are highly resistant to such antimicrobial agents. OBJECTIVE: Investigating the role of Lactobacillus spp. supernatant in eliminating K. pneumoniae biofilms. METHODS: Three hundred and twelve specimens of urine, wounds and sputum were collected from patients attending five hospitals in Baghdad. All specimens were identified using biochemical tests and Api 20 E system. The ability of K. pneumoniae isolates to produce biofilm were evaluated using crystal violet staining technique in pre-sterilized 96-well polystyrene microtiter plates. The effect of MIC of Amikacin …

A Prospective Study For Functional Outcome Of Tension Band Wiring In Treatment Of Proximal Humerus Fractures Neer’S Type Iii, Ahmed Alkhuzai

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Many methods used for treatment of proximal humerus fractures, in this study used the tension band wiring in treatment of proximal humerus surgical neck as figure of 8 in treatment of these fractures. OBJECTIVE: To prove the advantages of tension band wiring in treatment of proximal humerus fractures. Patients& Methods: From December 2003- December 2006, 16 patients with closed two part surgical Neck proximal humerus fractures Neer’s type III were admitted to the department of orthopaedic surgery and traumatology in Alkarama General Hospital &Sulaimania Teaching Hospital. All patients were males mean age 32 years, all patients were treated …

Evaluation Of Early Active Mobilization Protocol Of Extensor Tendon Repair At Zone V, Vi And Vii, Azzam Raheem Abbas

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Extensor tendon injuries are relatively common. The thin overlying skin makes the tendons vulnerable to sharp injuries. Yet tendon adhesions during the healing phase is a frequent outcome, it might limit the full recovery of the patient. OBJECTIVE: This prospective clinical study was done to evaluate the postoperative protocol of early active mobilization using simple, easy to made static splint. It provides the surgeon with guidelines to treat patients with extensor tendons injuries. It helps the patients to attain best results and least complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this prospective study 27 cases of fresh injury of extensor …

A Comparative Study Of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy, Basher A. Abdul- Hassan

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic appendectomy has gained popularity in recent years and has become one of the most widely performed procedures. However, it is not the universal gold standard as laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis. This is, perhaps, due to the emergency nature of disease often operated by junior staff in odd hours when laparoscopic equipment, trained staff and supervision may not be available OBJECTIVE: To compare the results of open with laparoscopic appendectomy in terms of postoperative pain, rate of wound infection and hospital stay. PATIENTS & METHODS: This study was conducted in Al- Kadhmyia teaching hospital, over a period …

Abdominal Transperitonial Approach In Management Of Vesicovaginal Fistula In Iraqi Patients, Mohammed Jabbar Al-Rubai

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is an abnormal fistulous tract extending between the bladder and the vagina In addition to the medical sequel; they often have a profound effect on the patient's emotional well-being and social life. OBJECTIVE: Is to evaluate success of abdominal approach in treating vesicovaginal fistula in Iraqi patients. METHODS: Retrospective comparative study was carried out on fourteen Iraqi patients suffering from vesicoveginal fistula according to inclusion criteria and followed for 3-12 months after tranabdominal repair with omental interposition flap. RESULTS: Twelve (85%) patients have obstetrical causes while two (15%) patients have gynecological causes. Eight (75%) patients …

Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases, Clinical Features Radiological Findings And The Diagnostic Yield Of Open Lung Biopsy, Kassim Mohammad Sultan

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Diffuse parenchymal lung diseases are rare , poorly understood and had not been studied in Iraq . OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical features and radiological findings of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases in relation to open lung biopsy. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Twenty eight patients who were suspected to have diffuse parenchymal lung diseases( regarding clinical features, pulmonary function testing , chest-x-ray and conventional computed tomography findings) were recruited from Baghdad Teaching Hospital from the 1st. Jan 2006 to 30th.June 2011 and were subjected to open lung biopsies which had been histopathologically studied. RESULTS: There were 16 (57%) males and …

Brachial Arteriovenous Fistula Flow And Post Fistula Venous Diameter In Hemodialysis Patients, Nidham A. Jaleel, Mohamad Atea, Saadon Ubaydi, Asem Ali Mutasher

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: An arteriovenous fistula must be able to sustain the flow demands of the hemodialysis machine; the flow rate in the fistula only has to be marginally greater than the demands of the blood pump. So fistula flow should be in the range of 600 to 700 mL/min. Overflow occurs when flow rate exceeds 20% of cardiac output. OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of arteriovenous fistula flow rate and post fistula venous diameter in patients on regular hemodialysis to highlight the prevalence of overflow fistula and its relation to gender, co-morbidities, signs and symptoms. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The measurements of fistula flow …

Natural History Of Symptomatically Treated Children With Cystinosis, Nariman Fahmi A.Azat

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Cystinosis is an autosomal recessive disorder of lysosomal transport of cystine . Nephropathic (infantile) cystinosis is the most common and the most severe clinical expression of the disease . OBJECTIVE: To highlight the natural history of symptomatically treated children with cystinosis PATIENTS AND METHODS : A retrospective study was done on cystinotic patients who were diagnosed and treated symptomatically in children welfare teaching hospital in Baghdad from period Jun 2002 –July 2011. RESULTS: Twenty nine patients ,19 (66%)males and 10(34%) females who were diagnosed as cystinosis and treated symptomatically were included in the study; their ages ranged between …

Comparative Study In Neonates With Septicemia Using Meropenem Versus Ceftriaxone Plus Vancomycin., Huda Y Matloub

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Neonatal septicemia is an important cause of mortality in both developed and developing countries . The type and pattern of organisms that cause neonatal sepsis changes over time. In addition the causative organisms have developed increased drug resistance for the last two decades . OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness and tolerability of two different antibiotic regimens in the initial treatment of suspected neonatal septicemia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a controlled clinical trial on 80 neonates with a presumptive diagnosis of septicemia who were admitted to the children welfare teaching hospital of Baghdad from August 2010 to March …

Association Between Testicular Microlithiasis And Infertility, Waleed Nassar Jaffal

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Testicular microlithiasis (TM) is an uncommon condition, usually brought to attention when some other condition is being investigated. There have been reports suggesting a link between testicular microlithiasis and testicular dysfunction and tumors. OBJECTIVE: To study the association between testicular microlithiasis and male infertility. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From January 2010 to January 2011, 140 patients with different scrotal lesions presented to urologic consultation department at Al-Ramadi teaching hospital were included in this prospective study, all patients were examined by gray scale and doppler ultrasonograghy, their age ranges from 15 to 55 years. All cases of microlithiasis were recorded …

Histopathological Effect Of Lactobacilli On Murine Spleen, Abed Hassan Baraaj

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Lactobacilli are ubiquitous in the environment and in human body. They widely used as probiotic therapeutic agents. However, several authors reported that this bacteria may cause several serious infections in various parts of human body. OBJECTIVE: This work is aimed to illustrate the histopathological effect of lactobacilli in murine spleen which play a major role in the immune system. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three Lactobacillus isolates (namely, L. bulgaricus, L. plantarum and L. acidophilus) were isolated form yogurt, vinegar and vagina, respectively. These isolates were injected intraperitoneally in mice in a dose 1.5 X 108 CFU/ml. RESULTS: Several histopathological …

Gallbladder Carcinoid Tumor In A 68 Years Old Patient, Ali Jabir Al- Kafaji

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Gallbladder carcinoid tumor is a very rare neoplasm, usually lacking specific symptoms. In most instances, gallbladder carcinoid tumors are incidentally found after a cholecystectomy for other gallbladder disorders or on postmortem autopsies. CASE PRESENTATION: We are presenting a case of a 68 years old male patient with a carcinoid tumor of the gall bladder with liver involvement. Patient presented with signs and symptoms of acute cholecystitis. Conservative treatment was done. Investigations were done for the patient and surgery was performed as elective open cholecystectomy 6 weeks later. Multiple liver nodules were found during surgery ,biopsy material was taken …

American Commemorative Panels: Innovative Choreographers, United States Postal Service. Stamp Division

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

Informational page for Innovative Choreographers (Katherine Dunham) Commemorative Stamp – American Commemorative Panels, includes images of the stamps, information about the stamp and information about the Innovative Choreographers. First issued July 28, 2012.

Poverty In America: Why Can't We End It?, Peter B. Edelman

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

The lowest percentage in poverty since we started counting was 11.1 percent in 1973. The rate climbed as high as 15.2 percent in 1983. In 2000, after a spurt of prosperity, it went back down to 11.3 percent, and yet 15 million more people are poor today.

At the same time, we have done a lot that works. From Social Security to food stamps to the earned-income tax credit and on and on, we have enacted programs that now keep 40 million people out of poverty. Poverty would be nearly double what it is now without these measures, according to …

Peripheral Nerve Injury Increases Glutamate-Evoked Calcium Mobilization In Adult Spinal Cord Neurons, Suzanne Doolen, Camille B. Blake, Bret N. Smith, Bradley K. Taylor

Physiology Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Central sensitization in the spinal cord requires glutamate receptor activation and intracellular Ca2+ mobilization. We used Fura-2 AM bulk loading of mouse slices together with wide-field Ca2+ imaging to measure glutamate-evoked increases in extracellular Ca2+ to test the hypotheses that: 1. Exogenous application of glutamate causes Ca2+ mobilization in a preponderance of dorsal horn neurons within spinal cord slices taken from adult mice; 2. Glutamate-evoked Ca2+ mobilization is associated with spontaneous and/or evoked action potentials; 3. Glutamate acts at glutamate receptor subtypes to evoked Ca2+ transients; and 4. The magnitude of glutamate-evoked Ca2+ responses increases in the setting of …

Dermis As An Interposing Graft For Reconstructing Peyronies Disease, Yasir Naif Qassim

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Peyronies disease is an acquired fibrous plaque induced penile deformity,it has two phases;acute with painful erection and chronic with minimal pain but persistant penile curvature.Many conservative and surgical treatment modalities have been described.Plaque excision and dermal grafting has given promising results. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of plaque excision and dermal grafting in peyronies disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective study was conducted on ten patients with chronic peyronies disease.All the patient underwent surgical excision of fibrotic plaque and dermal grafting.All the patients were evaluated postoperatively through regular visits for six to eight months to detect any recurrence …