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Hur smarta upplevs beror pa fysiska, psykiska, sociala, andliga och existentiella faktorer samt kon, alder och tidigare erfarenheter, vilket innebar att smarta ar en subjektiv upplevelse som dessut ...
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In current times, the aquaculture industry has been faced with the dramatic on-set of various viral diseases specifically infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV) in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). In order for the industry to persevere... more
In current times, the aquaculture industry has been faced with the dramatic on-set of various viral diseases specifically infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV) in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). In order for the industry to persevere through and successfully meet a consistently growing demand, substantial measures need to be taken. The process of vaccination is known to reduce incidence of disease in addition to reducing intensity of infection as well. Even though vaccination has gradually become an essential part of disease control, there are still some challenges that need to be faced head on. Maintenance of antigen viability, incorporation of antigen in an appropriate delivery system and process of antigen delivery require further understanding as limited research has been reported on the development of oral delivery systems as far as vaccination in aquaculture is concerned. This thesis explored three fundamental elements of oral drug delivery development; optimisation of mi...
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1Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University Dutsin-ma, Dutsin-ma, Katsina State, Nigeria. 2Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Maiduguri, P.M.B 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. 3Department of... more
1Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University Dutsin-ma, Dutsin-ma, Katsina State, Nigeria. 2Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Maiduguri, P.M.B 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. 3Department of Biochemistry, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. 4Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Miaduguri, Borno State. 5Department of Animal Science, University of Maiduguri, P.M.B 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
In this article, free vibration attributes of zigzag double-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) based on nonlocal elastic shell model have been investigated. The impact of small scale is being perceived by establishing Flugge shell model. The... more
In this article, free vibration attributes of zigzag double-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) based on nonlocal elastic shell model have been investigated. The impact of small scale is being perceived by establishing Flugge shell model. The wave propagation is engaged to frame the ruling equations as eigen value system. The influence of nonlocal parameter subjected to different end supports has been overtly examined. A suitable choice of material properties and nonlocal parameter been focused to analyze the vibration characteristics. The new set of inner and outer tubes radii investigated in detail against aspect ratio and length. The dominance of boundary conditions via nonlocal parameter is shown graphically. The results generated furnish the evidence regarding applicability of nonlocal shell model and also verified by earlier published literature.
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Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the body composition, endurance level and usual nutrient intakes in female players representing a Sports Club in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Materials and Methods: Twenty-six adult female players... more
Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the body composition, endurance level and usual nutrient intakes in female players representing a Sports Club in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Materials and Methods: Twenty-six adult female players aged between 15-24 years were selected from three different teams (basketball=12, tennis=4, volleyball=10) using convenience sampling technique. All participants were assessed for body composition through bioelectrical impedance method, endurance level using step test and nutrient intakes using 24-hour recall method. Significant differences (P < 0.05) were determined among the three teams in relation to body composition, endurance levels and nutrient intakes.Results: Body composition of players in three sports was significantly different in terms of body mass index, body fat mass, and percentage body fat and fitness scores. Tennis players had significantly higher body fat mass (28.5 ± 8.2 kg) and percent body fat (41 ± 7%) in contrast to that in ...
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A group of derivatives for compounds 2-Amino-3-carboxy-4,5,6,7-tetra hydrobenz -othiophene bearing different heterocyclic moieties such as Schiff bases. B-Lactum, 4-thiazolidinone.1,3-oxazepan. The newly synthesized derivatives have been... more
A group of derivatives for compounds 2-Amino-3-carboxy-4,5,6,7-tetra hydrobenz -othiophene bearing different heterocyclic moieties such as Schiff bases. B-Lactum, 4-thiazolidinone.1,3-oxazepan. The newly synthesized derivatives have been supported by spectral data FT-IR, H1-NMR. All the synthesized compounds were screened for their antimicrobial activities against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria as reference.
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IgG4-mediated sclerosing fibroinflammatory disease is a rare systemic disease which has the ability to form masses in multiple organs and may mimic malignancy. In this case we describe a 53-year-old female who presented with clinical and... more
IgG4-mediated sclerosing fibroinflammatory disease is a rare systemic disease which has the ability to form masses in multiple organs and may mimic malignancy. In this case we describe a 53-year-old female who presented with clinical and imaging findings in her right breast consistent with inflammatory breast carcinoma and associated right axillary nodal mass. She underwent CT which also uncovered a left thyroid mass and suggested both masses were possibly malignancies. She proceeded to ultrasound-guided core biopsy of each, which showed an appearance characteristic of IgG4-mediated sclerosing fibroinflammatory disease. The patient was treated with steroids with good outcome. This is the first described case of this condition presenting in this way to our knowledge and this diagnosis should be considered in patients with similar presentations.
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ABSTRACTBackground: Recent approval of the new oral anticoagulants dabigatran and rivaroxaban has led to rapid changes in anticoagulant prescribing practices. Postmarketing reports have highlighted safety concerns with these agents, and... more
ABSTRACTBackground: Recent approval of the new oral anticoagulants dabigatran and rivaroxaban has led to rapid changes in anticoagulant prescribing practices. Postmarketing reports have highlighted safety concerns with these agents, and their use outside of evidence-based recommendations was noted at the authors’ centre.Objectives: To determine the incidence of and risk factors associated with inappropriate prescribing of dabigatran and rivaroxaban.Methods:This retrospective cohort study investigated randomly selected dabigatran or rivaroxaban prescriptions for patients admitted to a tertiary teaching hospital between January 2010 and December 2012. Appropriateness of prescribing was determined from the documented indication, drug dosage, patient’s renal function, and presence of drug interactions, if applicable.Results: Among a total of 321 medication orders reviewed, the incidence of inappropriate use was 31.2% (34/109) for dabigatran and 26.9% (57/212) for rivaroxaban. Of the 97 ...
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Aims and method This national audit examined practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in Iraq against local standards. Data were collected by a questionnaire sent to heads of departments or medical directors in the 10 Iraqi hospitals... more
Aims and method This national audit examined practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in Iraq against local standards. Data were collected by a questionnaire sent to heads of departments or medical directors in the 10 Iraqi hospitals which provide ECT and by examining case notes of all patients who had ECT in the first 6 months of 2013. Results Of the 26 psychiatric hospitals in Iraq, 10 provide ECT. There were some resource shortcomings in the ECT clinics (e.g. only 2 had a minimum of 2 rooms and all had no EEG monitoring). During the audit period, 251 patients had ECT. The mean age was 36.2 years and 51.8% were males. Bilateral ECT was used in all cases, general anaesthesia in 77.15%. The main indication for ECT was schizophrenia, followed by severe depression, resistant mania, catatonia and others. Clinical implications More work is needed to ensure all patients receive modified ECT. ECT is still used widely for schizophrenia. This needs further exploration and training.
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Maternal asthma is a common disease to complicate human pregnancy. Epidemiological studies have identified that asthma during pregnancy increases the risk of a number of poor outcomes for the neonate including growth restriction, lower... more
Maternal asthma is a common disease to complicate human pregnancy. Epidemiological studies have identified that asthma during pregnancy increases the risk of a number of poor outcomes for the neonate including growth restriction, lower birthweight, preterm delivery, neonatal resuscitation, and stillbirth. Asthma therefore represents a significant health burden to society and could have an impact on the lifelong health of the children of women with asthma. Our research has identified that maternal asthma in pregnancy induces placental dysfunction and developmental perturbation in the fetus in a sex specific manner. These alterations in development could increase the risk of metabolic disease in adulthood of children of asthmatic mothers, especially females. In this paper, we will discuss the evidence currently available that supports the hypothesis that children of mothers with asthma may be at risk of lifelong health complications which include diabetes and hypertension.
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To genetically characterize human influenza viruses and their susceptibilities to antivirals during two post-pandemic seasons in Lebanon. Influenza virus was isolated from nasopharyngeal swabs that were obtained from patients with... more
To genetically characterize human influenza viruses and their susceptibilities to antivirals during two post-pandemic seasons in Lebanon. Influenza virus was isolated from nasopharyngeal swabs that were obtained from patients with influenza-like illness during 2010-2012 and further analyzed both phenotypically and genotypically. During the 2010-2011 season, both 2009 pandemic H1N1 (H1N1p) and B viruses co-circulated with equal prevalence, while the H3N2 virus predominated during the 2011-2012 season. All H3N2 and H1N1 viruses were resistant to amantadine. Importantly, all viruses of the influenza A and B types were susceptible to the neuraminidase (NA) inhibitors oseltamivir, zanamivir, peramivir, and laninamivir. Nonetheless, all 2011-2012 H1N1p isolates had three mutations (V241I, N369K, and N386S) in the NA gene that were suggested to be permissive of the H275Y mutation, which confers resistance to oseltamivir. We also detected one H1N1p virus during the 2010-2011 season with a 4...