Laboratory examination of cement thickness for zirconia and composite inlays cemented with two types of fixing agents

Small cell carcinoma of the cervix is a rare malignant tumor in the clinical setting. Clinical manifestations of this tumor are mostly similar to those of normal types of cervical cancer. Small cell carcinoma of the cervix only shows symptoms of neuroendocrine tumors, such as syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Most of the hyponatremia caused by SIADH can be managed after removal of the cause. Hyponatremia is a predictor of poor prognosis and can be used as an indicator of partial recurrence. We report a case of small cell carcinoma of the cervix complicated by SIADH. Our patient presented with irregular vaginal bleeding after menopause. After one cycle of chemotherapy, there was trembling of the limbs, and a laboratory examination showed low Na+ and low Cl− levels. After limited water intake, intravenous hypertonic saline, and intermittent diuretic treatment, the patient’s blood Na+ levels returned to normal. After a radical operation, the above-mentioned symptoms disappeared.

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Correlation between lung infection severity and clinical laboratory indicators in patients with COVID-19: a cross-sectional study based on machine learning

BMC Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1186/s12879-021-05839-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Xingrui Wang ◽

Qinglin Che ◽

Xiaoxiao Ji ◽

Xinyi Meng ◽

Lang Zhang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Peripheral Blood Lymphocyte ◽

Peripheral Blood ◽

Blood Lymphocyte ◽

Clinical Laboratory ◽

Lung Infection ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Ct Images ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Laboratory Examination ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused a global pandemic that has raised worldwide concern. This study aims to investigate the correlation between the extent of lung infection and relevant clinical laboratory testing indicators in COVID-19 and to analyse its underlying mechanism. Methods Chest high-resolution computer tomography (CT) images and laboratory examination data of 31 patients with COVID-19 were extracted, and the lesion areas in CT images were quantitatively segmented and calculated using a deep learning (DL) system. A cross-sectional study method was carried out to explore the differences among the proportions of lung lobe infection and to correlate the percentage of infection (POI) of the whole lung in all patients with clinical laboratory examination values. Results No significant difference in the proportion of infection was noted among various lung lobes (P > 0.05). The POI of total lung was negatively correlated with the peripheral blood lymphocyte percentage (L%) (r = − 0.633, P < 0.001) and lymphocyte (LY) count (r = − 0.555, P = 0.001) but positively correlated with the neutrophil percentage (N%) (r = 0.565, P = 0.001). Otherwise, the POI was not significantly correlated with the peripheral blood white blood cell (WBC) count, monocyte percentage (M%) or haemoglobin (HGB) content. In some patients, as the infection progressed, the L% and LY count decreased progressively accompanied by a continuous increase in the N%. Conclusions Lung lesions in COVID-19 patients are significantly correlated with the peripheral blood lymphocyte and neutrophil levels, both of which could serve as prognostic indicators that provide warning implications, and contribute to clinical interventions in patients.

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Wool characters in “half-bred” sheep (Border Leicester Rams x Cheviot Ewes) (With Plate V and five text-figures.)

The Journal of Agricultural Science ◽

10.1017/s0021859600053326 ◽

1933 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 473-484 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

J. E. Nichols

Keyword(s):

Fibre Length ◽

Fibre Volume ◽

Laboratory Examination ◽

Multiple Factors

SummaryData from the laboratory examination of fleece samples from representative animals of the parental Border Leicester and Cheviot stock, the F1 “half-breds” and the F2 ewes, are submitted.The characters of mean fibre length, fineness and mean fibre volume are discussed, the variability found in the various types being particularly noted. The distributions of fibre lengths are also considered, it being found that all the parental forms also appear in the succeeding generations.Evidence of blending inheritance is not manifest in the results, which support the interpretation of multiple factors as responsible for the expression of the wool characters of length and fineness.Attention is called to the importance of considering fibre volumes as criteria of follicle activity.

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ERYTHROBLASTOSIS FETALIS

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.6.5.706 ◽

1950 ◽

Vol 6 (5) ◽

pp. 706-716 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

VICTOR C. VAUGHAN ◽

FRED H. ALLEN ◽

LOUIS K. DIAMOND

Keyword(s):

Clinical Syndrome ◽

Predisposing Factors ◽

Familial Occurrence ◽

Laboratory Examination ◽

Clinical Illness ◽

Relationship Of

The clinical syndrome of kernicterus in erythroblastosis fetalis is reviewed. Data are presented which indicate that there is a tendency for the familial occurrence of kernicterus in siblings. Kernicterus is shown to be directly related to the intensity of maternal sensitization, and to the degree of immaturity of the infant. It is more common in male infants than in female. Evidence is presented that the occurrence of kernicterus in a baby with erythroblastosis fetalis cannot be accurately predicted on the basis of degree of clinical illness at birth, nor on the basis of laboratory examination of the baby's blood at birth. The possible relationship of kernicterus to hyperbilirubinemia and to other predisposing factors in erythroblastosis fetalis is discussed.

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Handbook of Cardiology, by L. Jerome Krovetz, M.D., Ph.D., and Gerold L. Schiebler, M.D., with a foreword by Richard T. Smith, M.D. New York/Evanston, London: Hoeber Medical Division, Harper and Row, 1969, 388 pp., $16.50

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.45.2.358 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 45 (2) ◽

pp. 358-358

Author(s):

Gladys J. Fashena

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Physical Examination ◽

Pediatric Cardiology ◽

Common Disease ◽

Experimental Production ◽

Laboratory Examination ◽

Cardiac Anomalies ◽

Medical Division ◽

Disease Entities

This concise, highly readable compendium grew out of an optimistic attempt by the authors, some years ago, to cover the field of pediatric cardiology in a 2-day lecture seminar! The general aim is to offer a brief basic introduction to pediatric cardiology, with emphasis on fundamental general considerations as well as the more common disease entities. The first 11 chapters deal with the basic tools of pediatric cardiology such as anatomy and embryology, experimental production and genetics of cardiac anomalies, abnormal hemodynamics, the physical examination, and the various modalities of laboratory examination.

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Evaluation of local immunity and level of endogenous intoxication in patients with generalized periodontitis and concomitant chlamydia infection

Bukovinian Medical Herald ◽

10.24061/2413-0737.xviii.4.72.2014.190 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 18 (4 (72)) ◽

Author(s):

O. P. Kobryn

Keyword(s):

Complete Blood Count ◽

Immunoglobulin A ◽

Chlamydia Infection ◽

Redox Activity ◽

Laboratory Examination ◽

Response Level ◽

Local Immunity ◽

Periodontal Tissues ◽

Endogenous Intoxication ◽

Chronic Course

It is defined the differences between the state of non-specific organism’s resistance and the level of endogenous intoxication in patients with generalized periodontitis (GP) and concomitant chlamydia infection. A thorough laboratory examination of 164 patients with GP of I and II stages of chronic course was conducted. To study the protective properties of periodontal tissue, nature of inflammatory response, level of phagocytosis we used the Yasinovskiy’s test (calculated migration of leukocytes in the oral cavity), we determined the concentration of lysozyme and secretory immunoglobulin A levels in oral fluid. In order to determine the overall redox activity of neutrophils we determined the rate of NBT test in peripheral blood and leukocytic intoxication index have been calculated from the results of complete blood count with the help of special formula. Taking into account the results of laboratory examination of patients, we found that the presence of chronic chlamydial infection damages the periodontal tissues greatly. More expressed lesion is confirmed by the increasing number of leukocytes emigration in 1.67 times, desquamation of epithelial cells - 1.25 times), decreased levels of lysozyme in 1.19 times and sIgA - to 1.22 times, the increasing of the level of endogenous intoxication, increasing of the total redox activity of neutrophils compared with those patients without comorbidity.

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Experience of using chlorhexidine in obstetrics and gynecology

HEALTH OF WOMAN ◽

10.15574/hw.2018.129.46 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 46-50

Author(s):

O.V. Kravchenko ◽

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Key Words ◽

Functional Activity ◽

High Efficiency ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽

Laboratory Examination ◽

Control Groups ◽

Treatment Results ◽

Regenerative Activity

The objective: generalization of the experience of using chlorhexidine drugs in obstetric and gynecological practice. Materials and methods. The efficacy of using Depantol and Hexicon for non-specific colpitis in patients of adolescent, reproductive age, pregnant women, women in perimenopause, as well as in patients after cervical, vaginal and perineal operations was evaluated and generalized. The surveyed groups contained 30 to 50 patients. The diagnosis of nonspecific vaginitis was verified by clinical and laboratory examination. Criteria for recovery were complete clinical and bacterial sanation. The effectiveness of therapy was evaluated immediately after treatment and after 1 and 3 months. The data were compared with the appropriate control groups or with the condition prior to treatment. Results. High efficiency of chlorhexidine preparations in the treatment of nonspecific colpitis in patients of different age categories and conditions was noted. The experience of using Depantol and Gecikon in obstetrics and gynecology is generalized, priorities are determined in the application of these drugs. Conclusion. Preparations of chlorhexidine Geksikon and Depantol are highly effective against the main pathogens of inflammatory nonspecific vulvovaginitis. They do not interfere with the functional activity of lactobacilli, which helps maintain a normal vaginal biocenosis. The drug Geksikon with success can be recommended both for the treatment of gynecological patients of reproductive age, and pregnant women. The use of Depantol, due to the regenerative activity of the dexpanthenol component, is a priority in the treatment of infectious processes in adolescence, perimenopausal age and in patients after operations on the cervix, vagina and perineum. Key words: chlorhexidine preparations, obstetrics and gynecology, Depantol, Geksikon.

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