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Mosquito Distribution And Japanese Encephalitis Virus Infection In A Bat Cave And Its Surrounding Area In Lopburi Province, Central Thailand, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Alisa Junpee, Surang Nuchprayoon

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Mosquito distribution and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) infection were studied in a bat cave and its surrounding area in Lopburi province, central Thailand. Mosquitoes were collected from May 2009 to April 2010 by using CO2-baited CDC-light traps, and dry ice as a source of CO2 to attract mosquitoes. Mosquitoes were identified and tested for JEV infection by using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Five genera of mosquitoes collected from the bat cave include Aedes, Anopheles, Armigeres, Culex and Uranotaenia, and eight genera of mosquitoes collected from the area close to the bat cave include Aedes, Aedeomyia, Anopheles, Armigeres, Coquillettidia, …

Reproductive And Dairy Performances Of Thai Swamp Buffaloes Under Intensive Farm Management, Thuchadaporn Chaikhun, Ranchuan Hengtrakunsin, Fabio De Rensis, Mongkol Techakumphu, Siriwat Suadsong

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

In this study the reproductive and dairy performances of swamp buffaloes under intensive farm conditions were evaluated. The data of reproduction and milk production were collected from forty-eight swamp buffaloes during the period of 2001 to 2010. The reproductive and dairy performances were analyzed as mean±SD of each index. The age at first calving was 47.1±8 months and the gestation period was 321.4±11.3 days. The service per conception was 3.5±2.5, with insemination by both natural and artificial mating. The calving interval and the days open were 486.2±75.02 and 166.2±69.7 days (n=99), respectively. Additionally, there was a large increase in primiparous …

Effects Of Behavior Responses On The Vasovagal Tonus Index In Healthy Dogs, Walasinee Moonarmart, Kripitch Suttummaporn, Thapana Jarutummsiri, Rungrote Osathanoniri

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The vasovagal tonus index (VVTI) is a time-domain analysis method of heart rate variability acquired over a short period. It is a useful measurement for evaluating severity and prognosis heart failure in dogs. Behavior responses can be used to evaluate stress in each dog individually. Stress during clinical examination may interfere with the VVTI since it influences the sympathetic nervous system. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of behavior responses during clinical examination on the VVTI. Data set obtained from physical examination, systolic blood pressure measurement, electrocardiography, VVTI calculation, and video recording were collected from 50 …

Determination Of Multidrug Resistance (Mdr1) Gene And Its Mutations In Dogs By Using Polymerase Chain Reaction, Sariya Asawakarn, Valaiporn Ruangchaiprakarn, Naparee Srisowanna, Leelawat Wongwan, Anusorn Kanuengthong, Gunnaporn Suriyaphol

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this study is to establish a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) laboratory for detection of multidrug resistance1 (MDR1) mutation in Thailand. Blood samples were collected from 67 dogs, namely 16 Collies, 9 Shetland Sheepdogs, 5 Border Collies, 6 Shih tzus, 13 German Shepherds and 18 mixed breeds. Genomic DNA was extracted and PCR was performed to amplify 341 and 577 bp fragments to detect homozygous wild-type (+/+) and homozygous mutant (-/-), respectively. For the heterozygous mutant (+/-), both PCR fragments would be presented. An analysis of DNA sequences encompassing the 4-base pair deletion in the coding region of …

Determination Of Antibiotic Resistance Prototype And In Vitro R Plasmid Conjugation Of Escherichia Coli Isolates From Broiler Feces, Adnan Amin, Muhammad Ayaz Khan, Uzma Haroon, Sheikh Muhammad Farooq Azam, Saadia Andaleeb, Pir Bux Ghumro

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of the present investigation was to ascertain the prevalence of antibiotic resistance amongst E. coli strains obtained from broiler chicken in two different poultry farms against antibiotics that have a limited or no use in poultry and to advocate a probable mechanism of antibiotic resistance transfer between strains. A high resistance rate was seen against azteronam (100%), streptomycin (88-92%) followed by amoxicillin (68-76%), ceftrioxone (60-68%) and cefepime (56-68%). However reasonably lower levels of resistance were seen towards coamoxiclave (40%), ciprofloxacin (24-28%), and ofloxacin (36-40%). Meropenem emerged as least resistant (16-28%) antimicrobial agent. Likewise, virtually entire sum of isolates …

Seroprevalence And Risk Factors Associated With Leptospirosis (L. Interrogans) In Bovine Cattle In Northeastern Mexico, Verónica Carvajal-De La Fuente, Cecilia Zapata-Campos, Jorge Loredo-Osti, Rigoberto López-Zavala, José Osiel Jasso-Obregón, Edgar Martínez-Bautista

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The seroprevalence of Leptospira interrogans serovars in cattle was determined by analyzing 385 serum samples from 8 Rural Development Districts (RDD), in Tamaulipas, Mexico. A microscopic agglutination test (MAT) including 9 serovars of L. interrogans as antigens was used. Serum samples were considered positive when 50% or more of agglutination in a dilution of ≥ l:100 was observed. A total of 70.4% animals were reported positive for one or more serovars. The most frequent antibodies reported were those against serovars tarassovi (53.25%) hardjo (23.64%) and canicola (15.32%), whilst serovar bataviae (0.52%) was found at lower frequency. Mante district showed the …

Serotype, Antimicrobial Susceptibility, And Genotype Of Salmonella Isolates From Swine And Pork In Sa Kaew Province, Thailand, Chaiwat Pulsrikarn, Phattharaphron Chaichana, Srirat Pornruangwong, Yukio Morita, Shigeki Yamamoto, Sumalee Boonmar

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

In January 2010, we examined the prevalence of Salmonella in the rectal swab of 66 swine on 8 farms and in 25 pork products at 6 meat retailers of Sa Kaew province. Salmonella was isolated from 3%(2/66) of swine rectal swab samples and 96%(24/25) of pork samples. In rectal swab samples, both S. Weltevreden and S. Dumfries were isolated from one sample, and S. Stanley from another sample. In pork, a total of 42 isolates (16 serovars) were found ; 8 strains of S. Rissen, 5 strains of S. Stanley and S. Anatum, 4 strains of S. Give and S. …

Time Of The First Embryonic Cleavage Indicates Cat Blastocyst Quality, Nuttha Klincumhom, Ampika Thongphakdee, Mongkol Techakumphu, Kaywalee Chatdarong

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Time of the first cleavage has been used as an indicator to determine developmental rate and quality of embryos in many species. The aim of this study was to examine effect of time of the first cleavage on cat embryo development and blastocyst quality. After in vitro fertilization, embryos were observed twice at 27 and 42 hours. Embryos cleaved at 27 hours post-fertilization (pf) were classified as early cleaved embryos and were separated from the remainder which were determined as delayed cleaved embryos (cleaved between 27 and 42 hours). These two groups were separately cultured in the same condition for …

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Spring 2012), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Spring 2012 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Message from the President
• PCOM Updates
• Development News
• Tug of War
• Founders’ Day 2012
• Building Social and Emotional Competence in Preschool Children
• Pioneering Color in MRI Imaging
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay
• The Fund for PCOM

Refraction And Prescribing, Claire E. Mcdonnell

Articles

Refraction and prescribing are two different concepts and often a prescribed correction is not the same as the error found in the testing room. This article explores the reasons why the results of a refraction may not necessarily be identical to the correction the patient needs to wear.

Interactions Between Antiepileptics And Second-Generation Antipsychotics, Jose De Leon, Vincenza Santoro, Concetta D'Arrigo, Edoardo Spina

Psychiatry Faculty Publications

INTRODUCTION: Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions (DIs) can occur between antiepileptics (AEDs) and second-generation antipsychotics (SGAPs). Some AED and SGAP pharmacodynamic mechanisms are poorly understood. AED-SGAP combinations are used for treating comorbid illnesses or increasing efficacy, particularly in bipolar disorder.

AREAS COVERED: This article provides a comprehensive review of the interactions between antiepileptics and second-generation antipsychotics. The authors cover pharmacokinetic AED-SGAP DI studies, the newest drug pharmacokinetics in addition to the limited pharmacodynamic DI studies.

EXPERT OPINION: Dosing correction factors and measuring SGAP levels can help to compensate for the inductive properties of carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital and primidone. Further studies …

Care Of The Dying Patient: A Neglected Issue In Pakistani Context, Waris Qidwai

Department of Family Medicine

No abstract provided.

การทำงานกับสุขภาพจิต (Working And Mental Health), รัศมน กัลยาศิริ

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Psychotropic Medications And Psychotherapies In Current Clinical Psychiatric Practice, S. Suppapitiporn

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

According to the development of treatment and prevention of mental disorders in the past 10 - 20 years, several new psychotropic drugs in four categories of antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers and anxiolytics have been introduced for the treatment and found to improve efficacy and response to treatment. Regarding psychotherapies, there are many forms and techniques that have been developed and successfully applied to treatment such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, satir model and cognitive-behavioral therapy. For some mental disorders, dual treatment combines the unique advantages of each therapeutic modality. Clinicians should consider treatment decision in …

Effects Of Video Cues On Inhalants Craving In Individuals Receiving Inhalants Substance-Dependency Treatment, W Maneesang, V Verachai, R. Kalayasiri

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background : Subjective craving, a desire to take a substance, occurs when individuals with substance dependence are exposed to specific cues. However, effects of cue exposure on inhalant craving have not been studied. Objective : The objective of this study is to study craving responses when individuals who are receiving inhalant dependency treatment at Thanyarak Institute are watching inhalant video cues. Method : Subjective inhalant craving responses of the thirty-four male inhalant dependent patients were measured by the modified version of Penn Alcohol Craving Scale for Inhalants (PACS-inhalants) and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The instruments were shown every five …

Effects Of Comprehensive Cardiac Nursing Program On Health-Related Quality Of Life In Patients With Coronary Heart Disease, P Pragodpol, Y Aungsuroch, S. Thanasilp

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Introductions : Initially diagnosed coronary heart disease (CHD) patients experience new form of life-threatening illness which includes various health problems that significantly contribute to low health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Low HRQOL impacts the recovery process, decrease compliance with treatments, and causes a higher rate of hospital readmission for numerous complications and/or death. Selfmanagement intervention is most successful in promoting outcome of health including HRQOL. Comprehensive cardiac nursing program (CCNP) has been developed with its emphasis on patient's management of risky health behavior, in order to improve their HRQOL. Objectives : To evaluate the effectiveness of CCNP on HRQOL in …

A Female Teenager With Methamphetamine Dependence And Antisocial Behaviors Following Childhood Major Depressive Disorder: A Case Report, R Kalayasiri, W Hasook, J. Pruttipurk

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

A Thai law for drug addict rehabilitation has been in force for almost 10 years. In 2000, Thailand and China accounted for over 70% of global MA seizures and over 100,000 individuals received treatment for MA dependency treatment each year in Thailand. Reported here is a case of female teenager who had a history of major depressive disorder and, according to the law, was hospitalized for methamphetamine dependency treatment. The patient was engaged in a number of antisocial behaviors before admission, including running away from home, starting fights with friends, lying, and using illegal substance. A physical and mental status …

Histaminergic Neurotransmission And Tourette’S Syndrome, K. Krusong

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Tourette’s Syndrome (TS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder, with onset in children. It is characterized by multiple motor and phonic tics. The pathophysiology of TS is not well understood. Previous studies suggested the etiology involving the abnormal dopaminergic neurotransmission, abnormalities in basal ganglia-related circuits and genetics in TS. In 2010, Ercan-Sencicek G, et al has identified a rare functional mutation in the Histidine Decarboxylase (HDC) gene in the family with high density of TS. HDC gene encodes L-Histidine decarboxylase, which is a rate-limiting step enzyme in histamine biosynthesis. HDC was found at high levels in mouse’s hypothalamus and striatum. Histamine receptors …

Stress And Associated Factors Among Teachers Who Teach Learning Disabled Kindergartners And Elementary Students In Schools Under Supervision Of The Office Of Private Education Commission, C Benyasri, C. Roomruangwong

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background : Rules prescribed in the National Education Act of 2542 BE specify that every school must provide inclusive education for learning disabled students. Practices in order to comply with the Act and related rules without sufficient readiness may have stress effects on the workplace especially teachers who lack knowledge and skills to provide such education for this special group of students. Objective : To study the levels of stress and associated factors among Teachers who teach learning disabled kindergartners and elementary students in schools under the supervision of the Office of Private Education Commission in Bangkok Metropolitan. Design : …

Factors Related To Stress And Stress Management Behaviors Of Border Patrol Police Company 446 In Narathiwat Province, M Preecha, N. Thavichachart

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background : Stress and stress management behavior are important mental health problems and were mostly caused by work or professional problems. It was found that the complicated and too wide framed character of work and responsibility caused the man power shortage problem in the border patrol police company which further led to their stress and stress management behavior. However, there was no data about stress, stress management behavior and the related factors in border patrol police company, so the researcher was interested in studying them. Objective : To study stress, stress management behavior and related factors of stress and stress …

แนะนำหนังสือ, ภุชงค์ เหล่ารุจิสวัสดิ์

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Health Status Of Children Entering Kindergarten: Results Of The 2011-2012 (Year Four) Nevada Kindergarten Health Survey, Nevada Institute For Children's Research And Policy Reports, Amanda Haboush, Tara Phebus, Brian Neau, Taylor Oliver, Enrique Lopez

Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy Reports

Academic achievement for children is vital to their success in life. Those that do well in school have greater opportunities for post-secondary education, and later have better prospects for employment. One of the major factors that can affect a child’s academic achievement is his or her health status. Academic outcomes and health conditions are consistently linked in the literature (Taras & Potts-Datema, 2005). Children with poor health status, and especially those with common chronic health conditions, have increased numbers of school absences and more academic deficiencies (Taras & Potts-Datema, 2005). In a study concerning excused versus unexcused absences, children with …

Pitch Strength Of Normal And Dysphonic Voices, Rahul Shrivastav, David A. Eddins, Supraja Anand

Communication Sciences & Disorders Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Loss Of Consciousness In Bathrooms, Mohammad Wasay

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

No abstract provided.

Transmission Of Family Health Information Within Families, Patricia Newcomb, Barbara M. Raudonis, Diane Snow, Denise Cauble

Nursing Faculty Publications & Presentations - Archive

Background and Aims: A comprehensive family health history still offers the best data for calculating risk of most complex diseases, but lack of informant accuracy hinders its use. Young adults transitioning from the parental home to more independent university life may be poor historians. The purpose of this study was to describe the quality of family health information acquired by young university students and to characterize the process by which they learn family health facts. Methods: Thematic content analysis was applied to interviews with undergraduate students enrolled in diverse classes across disciplines at a public US university. Results: Two processes, …

Environmental Toxins Linked To Neurodegeneration And Autism Activate The Brain’S Immune System, J. L. Hill, C. Teijelo, H. M. To, A. Meyer, E. S. Micca, N. Vaughn, Melinda E. Lull

Pharmacy Faculty/Staff Publications

Microglia are the primary immune cells of the central nervous system and become activated in response to noxious stimuli, leading to a cycle of inflammation and cell death that has been implicated in the development of Parkinson’s disease and autism. This study examines the effects of environmental toxins, at levels commonly found in humans, on microglial cell survival and activation. The toxins used in this study include polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants, the food additive propionic acid (PPA), and the organochlorine pesticide dieldrin. These chemicals have been linked to neuronal damage, although their effects on microglial cells have not …

Relation Of Torsion And Myocardial Strains To Lv Ejection Fraction In Hypertension, Mustafa I. Ahmed Md, Ravi V. Desai Md, Krishna K. Gaddam Md, Bharath A. Venkatesh Phd, Shilpi Agarwal Ms, Md, Seidu Inusah Ms, Steven G. Lloyd Md, Thomas S. Denney Jr Phd, David Calhoun Md, Louis J. Dell'italia Md, Himanshu Gupta Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Characterization Of Human Dermal Solutions: New Raw Material For Tissue Engineering, K Theerakittayakorn, U Bunworasate, T. Bunprasert

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background : Tissue engineering requires scaffold for supporting tissue construction. The scaffold materials affect the scaffold properties and the achievement of tissue construction. Human skin, which is abundant of extracellular matrix, is a promising source for fabricating tissue engineering scaffolds. Objective : To determine extracellular matrix components in human dermal solutions, and characterize fundamental physical and biological properties of the scaffolds made from the human dermal solutions. Methods : Cadaveric human skin was prepared to be 3 fractions of dermal solutions, denoted as DS-1, DS-2 and DS-3. These dermal solutions were determined for the content of collagen and sulfated glycosaminoglycans …

Advocate For Immunizations., Angela L. Myers

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

No abstract provided.

Anthropogenic Climate Change And Allergic Diseases, James Blando, Leonard Bielory, Viann Nguyen, Rafael Diaz, Hueiwang Anna Jeng

Community & Environmental Health Faculty Publications

Climate change is expected to have an impact on various aspects of health, including mucosal areas involved in allergic inflammatory disorders that include asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and anaphylaxis. The evidence that links climate change to the exacerbation and the development of allergic disease is increasing and appears to be linked to changes in pollen seasons (duration, onset and intensity) and changes in allergen content of plants and their pollen as it relates to increased sensitization, allergenicity and exacerbations of allergic airway disease. This has significant implications for air quality and for the global food supply.