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Evaluation Of The Anterior Talofibular And Calcaneofibular Ligament In Relation To Supination Ankle Sprains, Peter Tran

Biomedical Engineering

Ankle injuries have always posed an issue to a number of athletes. Sports that involve running and jumping accumulate about 25% of injuries correlating to ankle sprains. In most ankle sprains the inversion (supination) of the ankle cause damage to lateral ligaments. The two most common lateral ligaments to experience damage are the anterior talofibular (ATFL) and calcaneofibular (CFL) ligaments. The methods of taping and ankle braces have allowed athletes to prevent recurring sprains from occurring. However, sprains can still occur even when one or both methods are applied. The purpose of each method is to restrict the range of …

The Influence Of Mindful Attention On Value Claiming In Distributive Negotiations: Evidence From Four Laboratory Experiments, Jochen Reb, Jayanth Narayanan

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

We examined the effect of mindful attention on negotiation outcomes in distributive negotiations across four experiments. In Studies 1 and 2, participants who performed a short mindful attention exercise prior to the negotiation claimed a larger share of the bargaining zone than the control condition participants they negotiated with. Study 3 replicated this finding using a different manipulation of mindful attention. Study 4 again replicated this result and also found that mindful negotiators were more satisfied with both the outcome and the process of the negotiation. We discuss theoretical and practical implications, limitations, and future directions.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Elasticity And Force For Knee Flexion During The Menstrual Cycle In Women, Haneul Lee

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Numerous studies have been conducted on changes of knee ligament laxity during the menstrual cycle (MC) since there are more injuries in certain phases. Some researchers believe that since estrogen receptor β exists in ligaments and tendons in the knee, estrogen may modulate towards a state of laxity. However, increased tissue temperature also observed during the MC can predispose ligament and tendon laxness. The number of women using oral contraceptive pills (OCP) has constantly increased in the United States. This exogenous source of synthetic forms of steroid hormones prevents ovulation by maintaining more consistent daily hormone levels than occurs. Since …

Negotiating Marital Care: Co-Creating The Connected Egalitarian Relationship, Lena Lopez Bradley

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Research suggests that couples seek connection and equality within the marital relationship, yet they continue to struggle due to the continued impact of traditional gender ideologies (Coontz, 2006; Knudson-Martin & Mahoney 2009). The current body of literature reveals little about how specific relational negotiation practices contribute to attaining an equal and connected relationship over time. This study utilizes grounded theory methodology and a feminist social constructionist framework to explore how traditional gender constructs impact couples’ ability to negotiate connected egalitarianism within relationship over time.

The analysis of 68 interviews with two sets of couples—parents of children 5 years old and …

Mrna And Protein Expressions Of Prostaglandin E2 Receptors (Ep2 And Ep4), Cyclooxygenase-2 And Prostaglandin E Synthase In The Cervix Of Cyclic Bitches And Those With Pyometra, Pichanun Linharattanaruksa, Theerawat Swangchan-Uthai, Sayamon Srisuwatanasagul, Muhammad Khalid, Kaywalee Chatdarong

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Prostaglandins play a vital role in regulation of cervical patency. Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) synthesis is regulated by cyclooxygenase (COX) and prostaglandin E synthase (PGES). PGE2 acts through prostaglandin E receptors (EP), EP2 and EP4, to stimulate muscle relaxation. The aim of this study was to investigate mRNA expressions (EP2, EP4, COX-2, and PGES) and protein expressions (EP2, EP4, and COX-2) in the bitch cervix. Two groups of bitches, normal cyclic bitches and bitches with pyometra, were studied. Cyclic bitches were categorized into anestrus (n = 10), estrus (n = 7), and diestrus (n = 11), whereas bitches with pyometra were …

Welfare Assessment Of Flight-Restrained Captive Birds: Effects Of Inhibition Of Locomotion, Shawn Jen-Lung Peng, Fang-Chia Chang, Judy Sheng-Ting I, Andrew Chang-Young Fei

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Morphological and physiological adaptations have allowed birds to utilize flying as part of the primary locomotion. However, birds in captivity are often deprived of this natural skill due to limited living space or wing amputation. This article aims to investigate the essentialness of flight and welfare assessment of flight restraint in captive birds, using animal-based measurement. Ten wild-caught great mynahs (Acridotheres grandis) were chosen as test subject and evaluated in three separate studies. In pathology study, bird wings were partially amputated to assess possible neuroma formation at the site of amputation. The birds involved in this study were evaluated on …

Mutations In Topoisomerase Genes And Expression Of Acrab Multidrug Efflux System In Fluoroquinolone-Resistant Salmonella Enterica From Pork And Patients, Wechsiri Wannaprasat, Rungtip Chuanchuen1

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The aim of this study was to further examine the mechanisms of ciprofloxacin resistance in Salmonella enterica isolates from pork and patients. Twenty-four isolates including 18 ciprofloxacin- resistant isolates and six susceptible strains were used. Mutations in the quinolone resistance-determining regions (QRDRs) of gyrA, gyrB, parC and parE were examined. Expression of AcrAB-TolC efflux pump was quantitatively determined using qRT-PCR. While nucleotide modifications were found in gyrA, gyrB and parC, all mutations identified were novel. All 18 ciprofloxacin resistant isolates carried mutations in at least one target gene and all six isolates susceptible to ciprofloxacin did not carry mutations in …

Coccidiosis In A Greater Slow Loris (Nycticebus Coucang), Wijit Banlunara, Sawang Kesdangsakonwut, Piyaporn Kongmekee, Angkana Sommanustweechai

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Since Eimeria pachylepyron was firstly described in slow loris (Nycticebus coucang) in 1972, there has not been any reports of the disease throughout the world. An adult male 0.8 kg bw greater slow loris (Nycticebus coucang) had diarrhea, emaciation and dead. Severe necro-hemorrhagic jejunitis with the presence of coccidian protozoa and secondary bacterial septicemia were the causes of death. Endogenous stages of E. pachylepyron were detected exclusively in the jejunal enterocytes especially in the crypt of Lieberkühn. The typical round unsporulated oocysts with homogeneous eosinophilic thick wall were closely related to E. pachylepyron. This is the first report to confirm …

Different Influence Of Intracellular Glutamine Depletion On Glutamate Uptake Mediated By Amino Acid Transport Systems; Eaats And X-C, In Placental (Bewo) Cells, Boonrit Thongsong

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Glutamate transporters are responsible for active transport of glutamate over the cell membrane and play an important role in the glutamate-glutamine cycle. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the influence of intracellular glutamine depletion on glutamate uptake mediated by amino acid transport systems; EAATs and X-c in placental choriocarcinoma (BeWo) cells as a model of human trophoblasts. Intracellular glutamine was depleted by culturing the cells in regular medium without glutamine and by treating with an inhibitor of glutamine synthetase (methionine sulfoximine; MSX), for 16 hours. The uptake of glutamate was measured by the use of appropriate substrates …

Surgical Removal Of Foreign Bodies In The Gastrointestinal Tract Of Monocellate Cobra, Naja Kaouthia, Taksa Vasaruchapong, Lawan Chanhome

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

A wild-captured female monocellate cobra (Naja kaouthia) had abnormal posture and move with difficulty as consequences of swelling at the middle third of the body. The swelling area was firm on palpation with average size of 10x4 cm. The shape of the swelling area was similar to a small bottle which was obviously recognized on the dorsal recumbency. Therefore, the foreign body obstruction in gastrointestinal tract was diagnosed without radiographic examination. Digital manipulation was performed, but could not move the foreign bodies. Therefore, gastrotomy was considered. The foreign bodies were a plastic bottle and a piece of cloth which were …

Susceptibility Of Clostridium Difficile Isolated From Healthy Captive Asian Elephants To Metronidazole And Vancomycin, Nattawooti Sthitmatee, Thanya Warinrak, Waroot Wongkalasin

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Susceptibility to metronidazole and vancomycin, drugs of choice for Clostridium difficile infection, of 15 C. difficile isolates from 6 healthy Asian elephants was determined. All of the isolates belonged to only 1 ribotype pattern and carried both toxin A and B genes. The Minimal inhibitory concentration range of metronidazole and vancomycin, drugs of choice for treatment of C. difficile infection, was 0.125-4.0 μg/ml and 0.125-2.0 μg/ml, respectively. Moreover, MIC50 and MIC90 for metronidazole were 0.75 and 1.5 μg/ml while vancomycin was 1.0 and 2.0 μg/ml. There was no evidence of resistance to these antimicrobials. These results might be a preliminary …

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Descriptive Study To Find Possible Correlation Between Mri Findings Of Pituitary Gland And Serum Prolactin Level, Muhammad Azeemuddin, Rohana Naqi, Mohammad Wasay

Department of Medicine

Objective: To explore equation, if any, between findings of magnetic resonance imaging of pituitary gland and serum prolactin level.

Methods: The retrospective, descriptive study was conducted at the Department of Radiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and related to patients\' records from April 19, 2006 to April 23, 2009. Seventy patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging of brain for pituitary gland. Inclusion criteria were all patients referred with relevant clinical symptoms or deranged serum prolactin level. Patients who were claustrophobic or had a pacemaker, aneurysm clip, metallic foreign body in the orbit or with no laboratory investigation were excluded from the …

Benefit Of Neuroprotection In Acute Ischaemic Stroke, Shall We Dare To Hope?, Anjum Akhtar, Ayeesha Kamran Kamal

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Patients' Insight Of Interpreting Prescriptions And Drug Labels--A Cross Sectional Study., Muhammad Junaid Patel, Muhammad Shoaib Khan, Farheen Ali, Zehra Kazmi, Safia Awan, Ayesha Sorathia

Department of Medicine

Background: Errors in consuming drugs are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, besides an impact on the already overburdened health-care system. Misunderstanding drug labels and prescriptions plays an important role in contributing to adverse drug events.

Objective: To evaluate abilities to understand prescriptions and drug labels among patients attending tertiary care hospital in Karachi.

Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), from January to March 2009. After informed consent, 181 adult patients and their healthy attendants were interviewed at AKUH using a standardized questionnaire, which ascertained patient demographics, factors that might increase exposure …

Nr2a- And Nr2b-Containing Nmda Receptors In The Prelimbic Medial Prefrontal Cortex Differentially Mediate Trace, Delay, And Contextual Fear Conditioning, Marieke R. Gilmartin, Janine L. Kwapis, Fred J. Helmstetter

Biomedical Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

Activation of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDAR) in the prelimbic medial prefrontal cortex (PL mPFC) is necessary for the acquisition of both trace and contextual fear memories, but it is not known how specific NR2 subunits support each association. The NR2B subunit confers unique properties to the NMDAR and may differentially regulate these two fear memories. Here we show that NR2A-containing NMDARs mediate trace, delay, and contextual fear memories, but NR2B-containing NMDARs are required only for trace conditioning, consistent with a role for PL mPFC in working memory.

Integrating Evidence For Excellence In The Care Of Women And Newborns - The Evidence-Based Fellows² Program (Poster), Jennifer King Rnc, Bsn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Oral Atypical Cellular Blue Nevus: An Infiltrative Melanocytic Proliferation, Brian S. Shumway, Yeshwant B. Rawal, Carl M. Allen, John R. Kalmar, Cynthia M. Magro

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

The atypical cellular blue nevus is an extremely rare nevomelanocytic lesion which lacks precise histologic characterization in the current literature. Given the potential for significant architectural and cytologic overlap with melanoma, further study, including molecular analysis, is needed. This is the first description of an atypical cellular blue nevus of the oral cavity.

Raman Spectroscopic Analysis Of Human Skin Tissue Sections Ex-Vivo: Evaluation Of The Effects Of Tissue Processing And Dewaxing, Syed Mehmood Ali, Franck Bonnier, Ali Tfayli, Helen Lambkin, Kathleen Flynn, Vincent Mcdonagh, Claragh Healy, Thomas Lee, Fiona Lyng, Hugh Byrne

Articles

Raman spectroscopy coupled with K-means clustering analysis (KMCA) is employed to elucidate the biochemical structure of human skin tissue sections, and the effects of tissue processing. Both hand and thigh sections of human cadavers were analysed in their unprocessed and formalin fixed paraffin processed (FFPP) and subsequently dewaxed forms. In unprocessed sections, KMCA reveals clear differentiation of the stratum corneum, intermediate underlying epithelium and dermal layers for sections from both anatomical sites. The stratum corneum is seen to be relatively rich in lipidic content; the spectrum of the subjacent layers is strongly influenced by the presence of melanin, while that …

Glycerol Concentration Effects On Quality And Longevity Of Post-Thaw Goat Semen, Nitira Anakkul, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Theerawat Tharasanit, Nawapen Phutikanit, Jinda Singlor, Mongkol Techakumphu

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study determined the effects of glycerol concentration (7, 10 and 14% (v/v)) supplemented into freezing medium on post-thaw sperm qualities. Semen was collected from 3 Black Bengal bucks and then pooled to reduce individual variation. Motility, viability, morphology and acrosome integrity were evaluated before and after cryopreservation. Computer-assisted semen analysis was used to assess sperm motion patterns at 0, 1, 2 and 3 hours post-thawing. The laparoscopic artificial insemination was performed to test the fertilizing ability of frozen-thawed semen. The spermatozoa cryopreserved with 10% glycerol tended to have a higher percentage of motility, progressive motility, spermatozoa with intact acrosome …

Expression Of Oestrogen Receptor Alpha And Progesterone Receptor In Sow Oviducts After Different Artificial Insemination, Sayamon Srisuwatanasagul, Padet Tummaruk, Annop Kunavongkrit

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

In pig production, different insemination methods which allow deposition of sperm in the uterine body (intrauterine insemination, IUI) and uterine horn (deep intrauterine insemination) have been applied in order to reduce number of spermatozoa. Earlier studies reported that steroid hormones influenced the transportation of spermatozoa, ovum and embryos in the sow reproductive tract which was related to the presence of their specific receptors; oestrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and progesterone receptor (PR). Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the immunolocalization of ERα and PR in different parts of sow oviducts, after different artificial insemination methods. Twelve sows were divided into …

Probable Pig To Duck Transmission Of The Pandemic H1n1 2009 (Ph1n1) And Its Reassortant In Commingling Experimental Condition, Nataya Charoenvisal, Juthatip Keawcharoen, Donruethai Sreta, Siriporn Tantawet, Suphattra Jittimanee, Jirapat Arunorat, Korakrit Poonsuk, Alongkorn Amonsin, Roongroje Thanawongnuwech

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Pandemic H1N1 2009 (pH1N1) virus is considered as a low pathogenic influenza virus, however, it rapidly spread among humans and was finally found in the swine population of 6 continents. Interspecies transmissions among different animal species are of interest. In this study, sentinel ducks were commingled with pH1N1 or pandemic H1N1 reassortment virus (rH1N1) inoculated pigs in separate groups. According to the results, both studied viruses were able to cross-species transmit to a few sentinel ducks with mild or no clinical signs. Viral shedding measured by a modified real time RT-PCR detection from the oropharyngeal and cloacal swabs were also …

Effect Of Polysaccharide Gel Extracted From Durio Zibethinus Rind On Immune Responses, Bacteria Counts And Cholesterol Quantities In Chickens, Nustha Kitprathaung, Nattaya Ngamrojanavanich, Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Sununta Pongsamart, Niwat Chansiripornchai

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Polysaccharide gel (PG) from the rind of durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) is a soluble powder that gives good results as an excipient in pharmacological and food preparation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of PG as a feed-supplement diet on body weight gain, immune stimulation, total bacteria and Salmonella in feces, and cholesterol levels in broilers. Eighty, one-day-old broiler chicks were divided into 4 groups. Three experimental groups were fed a commercial diet coated with PG 1, 2 and 3 g/100 g, respectively, and the control group was fed a commercial diet without PG. The …

Histological Characteristics Of Auditory Tube Diverticulum Of Domestic Donkey (Equus Asinus), Seyed Morteza Ghazi, Behzad Mobini

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The purpose of this study was to investigate histological characteristics of auditory tube diverticulum in domestic donkeys (Equus asinus) using conventional histological and histochemical methods. Specimens were collected from twenty regions (five different locations of each compartment of auditory diverticulum). The mucosa consisted of pseudostratified columnar epithelium with brush-like cilia and forms of some non-isometric folds. The few goblet cells, which were irregularly distributed over the whole luminal surface, reacted strongly with Alcian blue pH 2.5, whereas neutral mucosubstances were not observed. The lamina muscularis mucosa was absent. The lamina propria-submucosa contained all connective tissue fibers, tubulo-acinar glands, parasympathetic ganglia, …

Antiparasitic Efficacy Of 10% W/V Fipronil Spot-On (Fiproline Spot-On) Against Experimental Tick (Rhipicephalus Sanguineus) Infestations On Dogs, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Kanokwan Thiansirikhun, Kanoksak Thanadumkerng, Nuttika Pastarapatee, Nunaree Trirattananuwong, Wilai Rattanatayarom

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of 10% w/v fipronil spot-on for treatment and prevention of Rhipicephalus sanguineus infestations on dogs. Twelve Beagles were randomly separated into two groups which were treatment and control group (6 dogs/group). The treatment group received 10% fipronil spot-on at the dosage of 6.7 mg/kg on day 0. A group of 60 Rhipicephalus sanguineus was released to feed on each dog on day -7, -2, 7, 14, 21, and 28. The ticks were counted and removed on days-4, 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Mean number of tick infestations in the control group …

Genetic Diversity Of Spirometra Erinaceieuropaei From Dogs In Hunan Province, China Based On Analyses Of Two Mitochondrial Sequences, Liang Liang, Jian Liang, Hui Shen, Xiao Lei Yao

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Sequence variability in two mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) regions, namely NADH dehydrogenase subunit 5 (nad5) and small subunit of ribosomal RNA (rrnS) in Spirometra erinaceieuropaei from dogs in Hunan province in China was examined. A portion of the nad5 (pnad5) and rrnS (prrnS) genes were amplified separately from individual S. erinaceieuropaei by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Representative amplicons were subjected to sequencing in order to estimate sequence variability. The sequences of pnad5 and prrnS were 531 and 328 bp in size, respectively. The intra-specific sequence variations within each of the S. erinaceieuropaei were 0-3.5% for pnad5 and 0-1.4% for prrnS, while …

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Suwarat Wadeerat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.

Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.

Conference Learnings, Debra Peter Msn, Rn-Bc

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder At A Pediatric Hospital: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, Norah L. Johnson, Dana Rodriguez

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

This review of literature describes the behaviors of hospitalized children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that health care providers find challenging. It also identifies strategies used to address these challenging behaviors. The systematic review of literature identified 34 articles from databases on health care of challenging behaviors of children with ASD. The review identified four categories of challenging behaviors (non-compliance, hyperactivity, sensory defensiveness, self-injury) and several strategies for reducing these behaviors. Partnering with parents to develop strategies is important for children with ASD to deliver timely and safe care.