scholarly journals Intestinal helminths of spiny mice (Acomys cahirinus dimidiatus) from St Katherine's Protectorate in the Sinai, Egypt

2000 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.M. Behnke ◽  
C.J. Barnard ◽  
N. Mason ◽  
P.D. Harris ◽  
N.E. Sherif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Acomys Cahirinus ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Spiny Mice ◽  
Host Sex ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Weight Analysis ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Larger Sample

AbstractSpiny mice,Acomys cahirinus dimidiatus, inhabiting the wadis close to St Katherine in the mountains of the Sinai peninsula, were trapped and their helminth parasites were studied. Sixty one mice provided faeces for analysis and 27 were killed and autopsied. Six species of helminths were recorded (the spirurid nematodes,Protospirura muricola(74.1%) andMastophorus muris(11.1%), the oxyuroid nematodes,Dentostomella kuntzi(59.3%),Aspiculuris africana(3.7%), andSyphacia minuta(3.7%) and the hymenolepidid cestodeRodentolepis negevi(18.5%)). The spirurids were the dominant species present, accounting for up to 0.87% of total host body weight. Analysis of worm weights and lengths suggested that transmission had been taking place in the months preceding our study. No sex difference in the prevalence or abundance of spirurids was detected. Significant differences were identified in the abundance of total nematode burdens and the mean helminth species richness between the three wadis which provided multiple captures of mice. There was also a marked effect of host age on both parameters. A highly significant positive correlation between spirurid egg counts and total worm biomass indicated that non-invasive techniques based on egg counts could be used to quantify worm burdens and when this technique was applied to a larger sample size (n= 61), a significant difference between sites but no host sex or age effects were detected for spirurid faecal egg counts. The data suggest that there are differences between helminth component communities infecting spiny mice in different neighbouring wadis, a hypothesis which will be explored further through our continuing studies in the Sinai.

scholarly journals Mid-stream clean catch urine collection in newborns: a non-invasive and safe technique

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajendra Kumar ◽  
Nithin . ◽  
Sudha Rudrappa
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Urine Sample ◽  
Invasive Technique ◽  
Urine Collection ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Invasive Method ◽  
Safe Technique ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Mean Time

Background: The aim of this study is to determine the success rate and safety of a non-invasive technique to obtain clean-catch midstream urine samples in newborns.Methods: Prospective bedside clinical study. After obtaining written informed consent,120 consecutive newborns admitted in NICU with no dehydration, poor feeding, need for immediate urine sample by invasive method  for whom urine collection was advised for various reasons who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study with consent being taken from the parents. After adequate milk intake supra pubic and lumbar para vertebral areas were stimulated in repeated cycles of 30 s until micturition began.Results: Success rate in obtaining a midstream urine sample within 5 min. The success rate was 90%. The mean time taken to collect urine was 64.24s, for males it was 62.55s and for females 65.93s.Conclusions: The technique has been demonstrated to be safe, quick and effective. The discomfort and time consumption usually associated with bag collection methods as well as invasive techniques can be avoided.

scholarly journals Influence of sex and age on sonographic infant hip indices

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kakale SB ◽  
Tabari AM ◽  
Isyaku K ◽  
Yunusa A
Keyword(s):  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Alpha Angle ◽  
Late Presentation ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Hip Joints ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Mean

Ultrasound is a non-invasive, cheap and readily available imaging modality for studying the infant hip. Early detection of developmental hip subluxation, acetabular dysplasia and the prevention of late presentation of a developmentally dislocated hip with consequent secondary premature degenerative arthritis are goals that all practitioners should strive for. Provision of axial indices of alpha and beta angles of the infant hip joint in Kano, Nigeria using ultrasonography to establish a normogram as reference values for further studies is the objective of this study. This descriptive prospective study was conducted at the Radiology Department of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano state, Nigeria. Successive four hundred appropriately consented infants were recruited for this study. The axial angle relationships of both hip joints were measured using 7.5 MHz linear transducer of Mindray DP-8800 Digital plus ultrasound machine. The mean alpha and beta angles for both hips in females were 56.590 and 49.580 respectively while those for males were 56.730 and 50.530 respectively. Minimum and maximum alpha angle for both hips ranged from 380 to 780 while the beta angles ranged 290 to 660 respectively. The age group 1-3 months has the highest frequency of respondents (251) while age group 10 - 12 months has the lowest (22). There was no statistically significant difference in the alpha and beta angles between males and females hips and age of the infants did not affect the hip indices. The study showed no statistical significant difference in the measured alpha and beta angles between males and females. Age of measurement in infants did not affect the hip indices.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Ultrasound Doppler and 128-Multi-Detector CT in Assessment of Upper Extremity Ischemia in High-Risk Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 7014-7020
Author(s):  
Afaf M. Eladl ◽  
Mona M. Eladl ◽  
Rania M. Hassan ◽  
Ahmed M. Gomaa ◽  
Hanan A. Bahaaeldin
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
Conventional Angiography ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Risk Patients ◽  
Colour Changes ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Extremity Ischemia

Ischemia at the upper extremity is considered one of the disabling and frequent causes of blind medical care failure. Non- invasive techniques as CTA and Doppler could effectively determine stenosis grades up to occlusion of the upper extremity, particularly if they impact the vessels proximal to the wrist also they can characterise the thrombus characters and recanalisation. The study was a prospective study carried out on 30 patients with upper extremity ischemia during the period from April 2019 to April 2020 at the Radiology department of ZagazigUniversity hospitals. All patients presented with signs of ischemia as claudication, colour changes, pulselessness and their age ranged between 45 to 70 years. All patients underwent complete history taking and clinical examination, the results were correlated to conventional angiography. Overall, in the present study, Doppler US has a sensitivity of 86.6 %, a specificity of 100%, PVP of 100% and PVN of 91.3%. CTA has a sensitivity of 93.3 %, the specificity of 100%, PVP of 100% and PVN of 95.45 %.CTA was more sensitive in milder degrees (Grades I& II) of thromboembolism and stenosis but no significant difference in severe cases (Grades III &IV). Segmental length assessment and collateral circulation were better noted on CT Angiography.

Echocardiography calcium score as predictive tools of severity of coronary artery disease

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asmaa Ismail ◽  
Adham Abdeltawab ◽  
Alaa Roshdy
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Angiography ◽  
Calcium Score ◽  
Syntax Score ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Artery Disease

Abstract Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) represents a leading cause of death worldwide. Coronary angiography represents the gold standard for diagnosis and selection of the best treatment for the patients with coronary artery disease; however some efforts have been made to predict CAD severity and complexity using non-invasive methods in order to identify the patients at high risk for cardiovascular events with less risk to the patients and before doing coronary angiography. Characterization of coronaryartery calcification by computed tomography known as Coronary artery calcium score (CACS) is equivalent to the total coronary atherosclerosis load and is proven to be related to angiographically significant lesions. Echocardiographic calcium score is now validated against non-coronary calcium by computed tomography with lower cost and no irradiation safety issues for reclassification of cardiac risk. Aim and Objectives to determine the correlation of echocardiography calcium score to severity of coronary artery disease. Patients and Methods Patients coming to Ain Shams University Hospitals for elective coronary angiography were subjected to histoty taking, examination, blood samples and echocardiographic examination. The echocardiographic calcium score was correlated with syntax score of their coronary angiography films. Also syntax score was divided into three groups; low risk ≤ 18, intermediate risk 18-27 and high risk groups >27. Results The study included 45 patients; 21 of which were males representing 46.6% of the participants. The mean age of the whole group was 52.7 ± 8.18. The mean final calcium score of the whole study group was 4.95±1.29. The mean syntax score of the whole study group was 22.88±12.3. There was significant difference between the three subgroups of the syntax score regarding total calcium score (p value 0.013) and highly significant difference between the numerical values of syntax score and final calcium score. Conclusion Echocardiographic calcium score is correlated to syntax score and the severity of coronary artery disease. The low cost, availability and the radiation free nature of echocardiography make it an attractive candidate for the on-going research regarding the non-invasive tools for prediction of CAD.

scholarly journals Abundance of helminth parasite in Channa striatus (Bloch, 1793) from Punarbhaba and Atrai rivers

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
Sujon Kundu ◽  
Aminul I Bhuiyan
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Changes ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Parasite Species ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Helminth Community ◽  
Dominant Group ◽  
Channa Striatus ◽  
Host Sex ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

The study was conducted to determine the impact of seasons, host size and sexes on the incidence of helminth community infecting Channa striatus (Bloch, 1793) from Punarbhaba and Atrai rivers of Dinajpur district. Four helminths were identified: one Cestoda, Bothriocephalus cuspidatus (Cooper, 1917); two Nematoda, Ascaridia spp. (Dujardin, 1845) and Camallanus intestinalus (Bashirullah, 1974); one Acanthocephala, Pallisentis ophiocephali (Thapar, 1930). Out of 75 hosts examined 52 were infected by 326 helminth parasites. Nematoda was the most dominant group (48.0%), followed by Acanthocephala (46.67%) and Cestoda (8.0%). The larger hosts were more infected than the smaller ones. A significant positive correlation was observed between the length of the host with respect to the abundance and prevalence of parasite for C. intentinalus and P. ophiocephali. Regarding the effect of seasonal changes, the prevalence of B. cuspidatus (14.81%) and Ascaridia spp. (22.22%) was highest in the rainy season. The highest prevalence of C. intestinalus (73.91%) was observed in winter. The prevalence of P. ophiocephali was high (84.0%) in summer. Except the abundance of B. cuspidatus (p = 0.147) all parasite species, Ascaridia spp. (p = 0.003), C. intestinalus (p < 0.01) and P. ophiocephali (p < 0.01) varied significantly among seasons. Overall prevalence of infection of male and female were 53.8% and 77.6%, respectively. A significant difference in the abundance of the parasite species with respect to host sex was observed only in C. intestinalus (Z = –2.886, p = 0.004).Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 25(1): 39-46, 2016

Trans-Sulcal Endoport-Assisted Evacuation of Supratentorial Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Initial Single-Institution Experience Compared to Matched Medically Managed Patients and Effect on 30-Day Mortality

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 524-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanthiya Sujijantarat ◽  
Najib El Tecle ◽  
Matthew Pierson ◽  
Jorge F Urquiaga ◽  
Nabiha F Quadri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Data ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Single Institution ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Intracerebral Hemorrhages ◽  
Hemorrhage Volume ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Gcs Score ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Clot Evacuation

AbstractBACKGROUNDThe surgical management of supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH) remains controversial due to large trials failing to show clear benefits. Several minimally invasive techniques have emerged as an alternative to a conventional craniotomy with promising results.OBJECTIVETo report our experience with endoport-assisted surgery in the evacuation of supratentorial ICH and its effects on outcome compared to matched medical controls.METHODSRetrospective data were gathered of patients who underwent endoport-assisted evacuation between January 2014 and October 2016 by a single surgeon. Patients who were managed medically during the same period were matched to the surgical cohort. Previously published cohorts investigating the same technique were analyzed against the present cohort.RESULTSSixteen patients were identified and matched to 16 patients treated medically. Location, hemorrhage volume, and initial Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score did not differ significantly between the 2 cohorts. The mean volume reduction in the surgical cohort was 92.05% ± 7.05%. The improvement in GCS in the surgical cohort was statistically significant (7-13, P = .006). Compared to the medical cohort, endoport-assisted surgery resulted in a statistically significant difference in in-hospital mortality (6.25% vs 75.0%, P &lt; .001) and 30-d mortality (6.25% vs 81.25%, P &lt; .001). Compared to previously published cohorts, the present cohort had lower median preoperative GCS (7 vs 10, P = .02), but postoperative GCS did not differ significantly (13 vs 14, P = .28).CONCLUSIONEndoport-assisted surgery is associated with high clot evacuation and decreases 30-d mortality compared to a similar medical group.

scholarly journals Characterization of the interatrial septum by high-field cardiac MRI: a comparison with multi-slice computed tomography

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdalla Elagha ◽  
Yaseen Othman ◽  
Reham Darweesh ◽  
Ghada Awadein ◽  
Assem Hashad
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cardiac Mri ◽  
High Field ◽  
Interventional Procedures ◽  
Interatrial Septum ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Whole Heart

Abstract Background Assessment of the interatrial septum (IAS) has become an attractive area of interest for a variety of important interventional procedures. Newer imaging modalities like multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) and cardiac MRI (CMR) can provide higher resolution and wider field of view than echocardiography. Moreover, high-field (3-Tesla) CMR can even enhance spatial and temporal resolution. The characteristics of the interatrial septum were retrospectively studied in 371 consecutive subjects (201 men, 31–73 years old) in whom MSCT was performed primarily for non-invasive evaluation of the coronary arteries. All subjects underwent both MSCT and MRI scans within 0–30 day’s interval. A 3D volume covering the whole heart was acquired across the heart with and without contrast enhancement. Also, patients underwent cardiac MSCT examinations using 64-row MSCT scanners. Results The mean scan time of MSCT was 10.4 ± 2.8 s and 9.7 ± 2.9 min for CMR. The mean length of IAS by CMR and CT was 39.65 ± 4.6 mm and 39.28 ± 4.7 mm, respectively. The mean maximal thickness of IAS by CMR and CT was 3.1 ± 0.97 mm and 3.15 ± 0.95 mm, respectively. The mean thickness of fossa ovalis by CMR and CT was 1.04 ± 0.36 mm and 1.04 ± 0.44 mm, respectively. The mean length of fossa ovalis by CMR and CT was 12.8 ± 3.7 mm and 12.8 ± 3.5 mm, respectively. Finally, the mean angle of IAS by CMR and CT was identical (155 ± 9.2°). Measurements of various morphological features of IAS showed no statistically significant difference between CMR and CT, with an excellent correlation and close relationship regarding IAS length, maximal IAS thickness, fossa ovalis thickness, fossa ovalis length, and IAS angle (r = 0.98, 0.98, 0.95, 0.96, and 0.92, respectively). Conclusion Whole-heart 3D acquisition at 3-T MRI using a free-breathing technique provides a valuable non-invasive imaging tool for excellent assessment of the interatrial septum—as compared to MSCT—that may have significant clinical implication for diagnostic purposes and therapeutic interventional procedures, as it may facilitate planning, improve outcome, and shorten its duration.

scholarly journals HEMODYNAMIC CHANGES AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING LOWER LIMB ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERIES UNDER HYPERBARIC BUPIVACAINE WITH CLONIDINE IN TWO DIFFERENT DOSES

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-40
Author(s):  
Preethi HN ◽  
Santhosh NV ◽  
Ravishankar BM
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Local Anaesthetics ◽  
Baseline Heart Rate ◽  
Hyperbaric Bupivacaine ◽  
Duration Of Action ◽  
Invasive Blood Pressure ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Plexus Block

Introduction: Absorption of local anaesthetics is determined by site of injection, dosage and addition of a vasoconstrictor. Absorption is faster in regions of higher vascularity and also in some regions eg. Absorption of drug after inter-costal block is faster than after brachial plexus block. Higher dosage tends to be absorbed faster. Addition of vasoconstrictor does not prolong the duration of action of bupivacaine significantly but decrease its absorption. Methodology: Baseline heart rate, non Invasive blood pressure, spo2, respiratory rate was recorded every minute for 5 minute, then every 5 minutes till 1 hour of surgery, then every 15 minutes till the end of surgery postoperatively every 30 minutes till patients complain of pain. Results: Heart rate variability noticed and compared between the two groups in our study revealed a significant difference in the mean heart rate between Group BC30 and Group BC60 at 1,10,15,20,25 and 30 minute respectively. Otherwise the mean HR of the Groups are comparable at other time intervals. Conclusion: However, there was not statistical difference in the incidence of bradycardia noted between the two groups.

scholarly journals Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites of Wild Ungulates In Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, Kashmir, India

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rouf Ahmad Bhat ◽  
Hidayatullah Tak ◽  
Bilal A. Bhat ◽  
Riyaz Ahmad ◽  
Jahangir Ahmad Dar
Keyword(s):  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Livestock Grazing ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infestation ◽  
Wild Ungulates ◽  
Wildlife Sanctuary ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Grazing Period ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Parasitic infection represents an emerging threat to wild ungulates and a challenge to their management. Although a lot of work has been carried out on helminth parasitic infestation of domestic ungulates of Kashmir but the data pertaining to this aspect of wild ungulates has being ignored. The study on gastrointestinal helminth parasitic infestation of wild ungulates was carried out during post livestock grazing period (November to May) of 2018/2019 in Hirpora Wildlife sanctuary (HWLS) to fill the gap in the existing literature. During the study fresh faecal samples of musk deer Moschus sp.(n=44) and markhor Capra falconeri (n=41)were collected and examined qualitatively and quantitatively for gastrointestinal helminth parasites. A total of seven helminth parasites were recorded which are arranged in the descending order of their overall prevalence as Haemonchus spp. (44.70%),Nematodirus spp. (40%), Trichuris spp. (37.64%), Strongyloides spp. (34.11%)Trichostrongylus spp. (28.23%),Monieziaspp. (23.52%) and Fasciola spp. (20%). The mean EPG (eggs per gram) of different parasites showed a considerable variation in both the wild ungulates. The highest mean EPGwas that of Haemonchus spp. and the lowest mean EPG was that of Fasciola spp. in both hosts. A statistically significant difference was observed in the mean EPG of different parasites among two wild hosts (t=3.606, p=0.01).

A Clinicopathological Study of Ossifying Fibromas and Comparison between Central and Peripheral Ossifying Fibromas

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 509-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Santosh Hunasgi ◽  
Vandana Raghunath
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Histopathological Features ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Predominant Cell Type ◽  
Clinicopathological Study ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Radiographic Changes ◽  
Larger Sample

ABSTRACT Aims and objectives To study the clinical, histological features of peripheral and central ossifying fibromas and also to compare between them. Materials and methods The sample comprised a total 50 cases of ossifying fibromas [25 central ossifying fibromas (COF) and 25 peripheral ossifying fibromas (POF)] inclusive of cemento-ossifying fibromas. Results The mean age is 28.2 years in POF and 24.7 years in COF. The male: female ratio was 1:1.5 in POF and 1:1.8 in COF. The size of the lesions varied from 0.45 to 2.75 cm in cases of POF and in COF, it ranged from 1.25 to 13.5 cm. COF showed more duration (1-8 years) when compared with POF (1-3). Majority of cases of COF showed radiolucent, mixed radiolucent and radiopaque unilocular lesions. The predominant cell type in both POF and COF was a combination of both ovoid and spindle cells. Regarding vascularity it showed mild, moderate and intense vascularity. On comparison of all stromal changes between POF and COF showed no statistically significant difference. Conclusion The clinical parameters and radiographic changes of POF and COF in our study were similar to the previous studies. Histopathological features like type of cells, cellularity and vascularity in POF and COF were similar to previous studies. However, when clinical and histopathological features were compared between POF and COF showed no statistical significance except for site of the lesion. These features signify the behavior of two lesions. Further research on larger sample might give more insights into these lesions. How to cite this article Hunasgi S, Raghunath V. A Clinicopathological Study of Ossifying Fibromas and Comparison between Central and Peripheral Ossifying Fibromas. J Contemp Dent Pract 2012;13(4):509-514.

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