Emergency slaughters in pigs in the CzechRepublic during the period of 1997&ndash;2002&nbsp;

The aim of the present work was to determine the most frequent causes of emergency slaughters in pigs and the trends of future development. Records from emergency slaughters of pigs all over the CzechRepublic were studied for the period of 1997–2002. The causes of emergency slaughters were divided into the following groups: infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, digestive diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, complications post partum, diseases of miscellaneous aetiology. The trends of future development were determined as an index equal to the ratio of relative occurrence of the findings during the period of 2000–2002 to the same figures from the period of 1997–1999. Musculoskeletal diseases were the most frequently found condition (42.39%) with stable figures in the long term (index 1.00). Neither any significant increase nor decrease in the occurrence of this type of diseases were found. Furthermore there was also high occurrence of the diseases of miscellaneous aetiology (29.51%), accounting in particular for the disease of the heart, liver and kidneys. There was a slightly increasing trend in this category of diseases (index 1.16), which was confirmed to be highly significant. The occurrence of respiratory diseases was also high (21.21%), showing the trend of slight decrease (index 0.88), which was nevertheless highly significant. The cases of emergency slaughter were reflected in the total number of condemnations in porcine carcasses (27.56%). This figure showed long-term increase (index 1.19), which was confirmed to be highly significant. It can be concluded that appropriate measures are necessary for the improvement of health status of pigs and reduction of numbers of emergency slaughters. Such measures should be in particular aimed at prevention of musculoskeletal diseases.

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A two-year prospective study of small poultry flocks in Ontario, Canada, part 2: causes of morbidity and mortality

Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation ◽

10.1177/1040638719843575 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 336-342 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nancy M. Brochu ◽

Michele T. Guerin ◽

Csaba Varga ◽

Brandon N. Lillie ◽

Marina L. Brash ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Infectious Diseases ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Animal Health ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Morbidity And Mortality ◽

Infectious Bronchitis ◽

Infectious Laryngotracheitis ◽

Baseline Information ◽

Commercial Poultry

Non-commercial poultry flocks (referred to as “small flocks”) have become increasingly popular in Canada. Despite this popularity, little is known about the main causes of morbidity and mortality (health status) in these flocks. We assessed the baseline prevalence of infectious and non-infectious diseases among Ontario’s small poultry flocks by conducting a prospective surveillance study over a 2-y period. With the owner’s consent, for each bird ( n = 245) submitted to the Animal Health Laboratory, we performed a postmortem examination, including ancillary tests to reach a diagnosis. Infectious diseases were the most common primary cause of clinical signs or death (62%), with multifactorial respiratory diseases (21%) and Marek’s disease (11%) being most frequent. Multifactorial respiratory diseases were commonly caused by coinfection with bacteria (e.g., Mycoplasma gallisepticum and M. synoviae, Escherichia coli, Avibacterium spp.) and viruses, such as infectious bronchitis and infectious laryngotracheitis viruses. No federally reportable diseases were diagnosed. The health status of small flocks in Ontario has not been reported previously, to our knowledge, and the data presented herein will produce helpful baseline information for the development of technology transfer material directed to owners and veterinarians, which will ultimately aid in the control of diseases among these flocks.

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HUBUNGAN JENIS PERSALINAN DENGAN STATUS KESEHATAN BAYI BARU LAHIR DI KOTA BUKITTINGGI

Maternal Child Health Care ◽

10.32883/mchc.v1i1.506 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 29

Author(s):

Nurhayati Nurhayati

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Infectious Diseases ◽

Apgar Score ◽

Health Workers ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

City Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Normal Delivery ◽

Meconium Aspiration ◽

Respiratory Conditions

Every woman wants her labor to run smoothly and can give birth to a baby perfectly. Childbirth can run normally, but it is not uncommon for labor to experience obstacles and must be done through surgery. This means the fetus and mother are in an emergency and can only be saved if labor is performed by surgery. The purpose of this study is to find out the related to the health status of newborn babies at delivery in the City of Bukittinggi.Type of analytic survey research with design cross-sectional.The object of the study was a newborn baby with Caesarean section and normal delivery at Bukittinggi City Hospital. The test used is thetest Chi-Square with a 95% confidence level.The results showed that as many as 65 people (54.2%) had the incidence of asphyxia. 65 people (54.2%) had normal respiratory conditions, 62 people (51.7%) had meconium aspiration.63 people (52.5%) had trauma to an abnormal baby.64 people (53.3%) had infectious diseases. 70 people (58.3%) had IMD.72 people (60%) have joined care. 60 people (50%) with type of labor SC. Statistical tests showed that there was a relationship between apgar score (p = 0.003), respiratory conditions (p = 0.010), meconium aspiration (p = 0.0005), trauma in infants (p = 0.0005), joint care (p = 0.002 ) and IMD (p = 0.0005) for the type of labor. While infectious diseases do not have a relationship to the type of labor (p = 0.583).It was concluded that there was a relationship between apgar score, respiratory condition, meconium aspiration, admission and IMD with different types of delivery. Expected to health workers especially midwives can be used as input in order to improve health status in newborns.

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Environmental and Hygienic Assessment of Ambient Air Pollution in Oil-Producing and Oil-Refining Areas of the Republic of Bashkortostan and Population Health Status

ЗДОРОВЬЕ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ И СРЕДА ОБИТАНИЯ - ЗНиСО / PUBLIC HEALTH AND LIFE ENVIRONMENT ◽

10.35627/2219-5238/2020-323-2-26-32 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 26-32

Author(s):

Z.B. Baktybaeva ◽

R.A. Suleymanov ◽

T.K. Valeev ◽

N.R. Rahmatullin ◽

E.G. Stepanov ◽

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Keyword(s):

Air Pollution ◽

Carbon Monoxide ◽

Health Status ◽

Nitrogen Dioxide ◽

Population Health ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Ambient Air ◽

Oil Refining ◽

Disease Rates ◽

Total Suspended Particles

Introduction. High density of oil-producing and refining facilities in certain areas of Bashkortostan significantly affects the environment including ambient air quality in residential areas. Materials and methods. We analyzed concentrations of airborne toxicants (sulfur and nitrogen oxides, nitrogen and carbon oxides, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, xylenes, toluene, phenol and total suspended particles) and population health status in the cities of Ufa, Sterlitamak, Salavat, Blagoveshchensk, and the Tuymazinsky District in 2007–2016. Pearson's correlation coefficients (r) were used to establish possible relationships between medico-demographic indicators and air pollution. Results. Republican fuel and energy enterprises contributed the most to local air pollution levels. Gross emissions from such enterprises as Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim and Bashneft-Navoil reached 43.69–49.77 thousand tons of pollutants per year. The levels of some air pollutants exceeded their maximum permissible concentrations. Elevated concentrations of ammonia, total suspended particles, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide were registered most frequently. High rates of congenital abnormalities, respiratory diseases in infants (aged 0-1), general mortality and morbidity of the population were observed in some oil-producing and refining areas. The correlation analysis proved the relationship between the concentration of carbon monoxide and general disease rates in adults based on hospital admissions (r = 0.898), general incidence rates in children (r = 0.957), and blood disease rates in infants (r = 0.821). Respiratory diseases in children correlated with nitrogen dioxide emission levels (r = 0.899). Conclusions. Further development of oil-producing, petrochemical and oil-refining industries should be carried out taking into account socio-economic living conditions of the population.

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Paternal and maternal long-term psychological outcomes after uterine artery embolization for severe post-partum hemorrhage

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-92847-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Maude Bernasconi ◽

Béatrice Eggel-Hort ◽

Antje Horsch ◽

Yvan Vial ◽

Alban Denys ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽

Traumatic Stress ◽

Uterine Artery Embolization ◽

Stress Disorder ◽

Post Partum ◽

Post Traumatic Stress ◽

Artery Embolization ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Post Traumatic

AbstractThis study intend to compare the long-term psychological impact (depression, post-traumatic stress disorder) on both partners between patients that underwent uterine artery embolization (UAE) for post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) and uneventful deliveries. Women who experienced severe PPH treated by UAE in our institution between 2003 and 2013 were identified in our obstetrical database. These cases were matched to controls with uneventful deliveries. Matching criteria were maternal age, parity, ethnicity, year of delivery, birthweight, gestational age and mode of delivery. Patients and their partners completed validated questionnaires measuring post-traumatic stress (TSQ), as well as depression symptoms (MINI). A total of 63 cases of PPH and 189 matched controls (1:3) participated in a study exploring gynecological and obstetrical outcomes. With a mean of 8 years post-index delivery, patients after PPH showed increased risk of depression (p = 0.015) and post-traumatic stress disorder (22.2% versus 4.8%, p < 0.005) compared to controls. PPH remains strongly associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, even after adjustment for depression (adjusted odds ratio 5.1; 95% confidence intervals 1.5–17.5). Similarly, partners of patients with PPH showed a propensity to depression (p = 0.029) and post-traumatic stress disorder (11.5% versus 1.5%, p = 0.019). In conclusion, both women and their partners are at increased risk of long-term psychological adverse outcomes after PPH. Couples may benefit from psychological support.

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Development of a web-platform for dynamic monitoring of population health in Geneva: Specchio project

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.440 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

H Baysson ◽

S Joost ◽

H Attar Cohen ◽

I Guessous ◽

S Stringhini

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Status ◽

Occupational Exposures ◽

Well Being ◽

Dynamic Monitoring ◽

Health Study ◽

Medical File ◽

Directorate General ◽

Web Platform

Abstract Background In order to provide efficient public health decisions making, it is crucial to obtain reliable and recent data on the state of health of the population. For that purpose, a web-platform for the dynamic monitoring of the health status and well-being of the population is being developed in the Geneva canton. Methods Using a dedicated website, recruitment will be carried out over 5 years so as to enroll up to 20 000 volunteers, resident in Geneva and aged ≥ 18 years, followed-up for at least 10 years. Once connected to the website, participants will fill a general self-administered questionnaire on their socio-demographic and lifestyle characteristics, anthropometry, health status, physical activity and diet. Environmental, behavioral and occupational exposures will also be evaluated via more specific questionnaires. Current addresses of residence will be geocoded and linked to geographical databases to passively gather information on noise, air pollution, green areas, and other exposures. Surveillance of health events will be implemented via yearly self-administered on line questionnaires and potentially via passive linkage to medical databases (medical file) and health registries with the participants' consent. For a subsample of volunteers, biochemical samples and biomarkers will be collected. Results The pilot study shows that the project is feasible, potentially cost-effective but requires innovative methodologies for ensuring long term follow-up. Different communication strategies used for recruitment and long-term participation need to be implemented ensuring trust from participants, different levels of health literacy and the need of justice. Conclusions Specchio is a new project aimed at setting up a digital longitudinal health study in Geneva. Challenges concerns the determinants of participation, recruitment and attrition, quality of data and ethics. Long-term funding by the Directorate General of Health Geneva is currently under evaluation. Key messages This digital longitudinal health study will enable dynamic monitoring of the health status and well-being of Geneva residents and will enable efficient public health decision making. Specchio is a new project funded by the Directorate General of Health Geneva.

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Controlled trial of the short- and long-term effect of psychological treatment of post-partum depression

The British Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1192/bjp.182.5.412 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 182 (5) ◽

pp. 412-419 ◽

Cited By ~ 255

Author(s):

Peter J. Cooper ◽

Lynne Murray ◽

Anji Wilson ◽

Helena Romaniuk

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Postnatal Depression ◽

Post Partum ◽

Psychodynamic Therapy ◽

Term Effect ◽

Short Term ◽

Post Partum Depression ◽

Maternal Mood ◽

Long Term Effect

BackgroundPsychological interventions for postnatal depression can be beneficial in the short term but their longer-term impact is unknown.AimsTo evaluate the long-term effect on maternal mood of three psychological treatments in relation to routine primary care.MethodWomen with post-partum depression (n=193) were assigned randomly to one of four conditions: routine primary care, non-directive counselling, cognitive–behavioural therapy or psychodynamic therapy. They were assessed immediately after the treatment phase (at 4.5 months) and at 9, 18 and 60 months post-partum.ResultsCompared with the control, all three treatments had a significant impact at 4.5 months on maternal mood (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, EPDS). Only psychodynamic therapy produced a rate of reduction in depression (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM–III–R) significantly superior to that of the control. The benefit of treatment was no longer apparent by 9 months post-partum. Treatment did not reduce subsequent episodes of post-partum depression.ConclusionsPsychological intervention for post-partum depression improves maternal mood (EPDS) in the short term. However, this benefit is not superior to spontaneous remission in the long term.

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Long Term Predictors of Post-Partum Glucose Metabolism in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes ◽

10.1055/s-0030-1249634 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 118 (08) ◽

pp. 485-489 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

G. Seghieri ◽

F. Tesi ◽

A. De Bellis ◽

R. Anichini ◽

G. Fabbri ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Glucose Metabolism ◽

Gestational Diabetes ◽

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Post Partum

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Inhibition of post-partum maternal behaviour in the rat by injecting an oxytocin antagonist into the cerebral ventricles

Journal of Endocrinology ◽

10.1677/joe.0.1120275 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 112 (2) ◽

pp. 275-282 ◽

Cited By ~ 168

Author(s):

E. van Leengoed ◽

E. Kerker ◽

H. H. Swanson

Keyword(s):

Wistar Rats ◽

Post Partum ◽

Rapid Onset ◽

Maternal Behaviour ◽

Cerebral Ventricles ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Nesting Material ◽

The Right ◽

Oxytocin Antagonist

ABSTRACT Endogenous oxytocin released into the brain at parturition may stimulate the onset of maternal behaviour. In this study an attempt was made to block spontaneous maternal behaviour following natural delivery in Wistar rats by the injection of an antagonist of oxytocin into the cerebral ventricles. The analogue antagonist, d(CH2)5-8-ornithine-vasotocin, was administered by injection into a chronically implanted cannula in the right lateral ventricle at hourly intervals, beginning immediately after the expulsion of the first pup. The antagonist did not interfere with the normal progress of parturition or birth-related behaviours. After delivery of the last pup, mothers rested for 40 min in the test cage with the pups having been removed. Four pups and standard nesting material were then presented. Latency to pup carrying and duration of pup manipulation, nest building, and time spent on the nest with the pups, as well as duration of autogrooming and general activity were determined. Saline-injected controls started gathering the pups immediately and usually showed all elements of maternal behaviour within 10 min. Antagonist-treated mothers showed a marked delay in the onset of pup grouping and other maternal behaviours. At the end of 1 h, two out of six mothers had not yet picked up a single infant. Pups left overnight with their mothers were gathered into the nest and suckled, and no long-term effects of the antagonist were evident on retesting. The effectiveness of oxytocin antagonist in suppressing the rapid onset of post-partum maternal behaviour supports the hypothesis that centrally released oxytocin is involved in this process. It is noteworthy that these effects were obtained in Wistar rats, a strain in which oxytocin has failed to accelerate responsiveness to pups in virgin females. J. Endocr. (1987) 112, 275–282

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