scholarly journals Reproductive biology of the orangefin ponyfish Photopectoralis bindus (Valenciennes, 1835) off Mangaluru coast, Karnataka

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shobha Rawat ◽  
Jitendra Kumar ◽  
S. Benakappa ◽  
Mahesh Chand Sonwal ◽  
Kumar A.S. Naik
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Fish Size ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Post Monsoon Season ◽  
Spawning Periodicity ◽  
Somatic Index ◽  
Peak Value

The spawning periodicity of Photopectoralis bindus (Valenciennes, 1835) was studied off Mangaluru coast from September 2015 to April 2016 using 490 specimens with total length 6.8-12.3 cm (9.6±0.9 cm) and body weight 4.6 -30.28 g (14.20±3.59 g). Results indicated that the average sizes at maturity were 9.3 cm (males) and 9.5 cm (females). The male-female ratio was 1:0.72. Absolute fecundity estimated was 9349±853 eggs that increased with fish size (R2 = 0.92). Higher gonado-somatic index (GSI) was observed in post-monsoon season with peak value in December (female: 3.39±1.00%; male: 2.84±0.796%) indicating seasonal spawning of the fish.

Electrocution deaths reported in South Delhi, India: A retrospective analysis of 16 years of data from 2002 to 2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-246
Author(s):  
Chittaranjan Behera ◽  
Asit Kumar Sikary ◽  
Ravi Rautji ◽  
Sudhir Kumar Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
The Body ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Male Female Ratio

This study is a retrospective analysis of 428 cases of electrocution deaths in the region of South Delhi, India, which were autopsied at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, during the 16-year period 2002–2017. The cases were analysed with regard to the age and sex of the victim, season of the year, site of the body, time of day, place of occurrence and presence of entry and exit wounds on the body. The cases represented approximately 1.8% of all autopsy cases during the period. The main findings of the study showed that the majority of cases involved adult males at home during the monsoon season, with a low-voltage electrical supply affecting the upper extremities. This study also confirms that not all cases of electrocution show electrocution marks. Comparison with an older study undertaken within the same population showed no difference in the pattern of cases, apart from a decreasing male-female ratio.

scholarly journals Sex ratio and fecundity of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus (Family - Claroteidae) from Asejire Lake, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-143
Author(s):  
I. O. Taiwo ◽  
O. Odunaiya
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Standard Length ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Line Graph ◽  
Male Specimen ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Average Size

Sex ratio and fecundity of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus from Asejire Lake were examined. The length-weight relationship showed that weight was curvilinearly related to standard length. The logarithm transformation of weight against standard length gave a straight-line graph represented by the following equation: Log W = -0.66 + 2.13 Log sl r2= 0.854; (p<0.001) n = 209 Males were generally more with a male : female ratio of 1:0.18. The average fish weight was 88.97g (16.28 cm standard length). Sexual maturity was attained at an average size of 45.0g (14.0 cm standard length). Relative fecundity was dependent on body weight and standard length (P< 0.05 and P < 0.01 respectively). Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus expended between 0.75% - 27.30% of body weight in egg production. The condition factor values showed that a female specimen of equal length with a male specimen is heavier. Six gonad maturity stages were identified, ovary and gonad weights increased with stage of maturity.

scholarly journals Reproductive Biology of the Tigris Scraper, Capoeta Umbla (Heckel, 1843) Population Living in Solhan Creek of Murat River (Bingöl, Turkey)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-50
Author(s):  
Zeliha Erdoğan ◽  
Hatice Torcu Koç ◽  
Fatih Özdemir
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Reproductive Traits ◽  
Fish Population ◽  
Reproductive Period ◽  
Peak Activity ◽  
Somatic Index ◽  
Macroscopic Examination

Abstract We studied the reproductive traits in 23 of 190 individuals of Capoeta umbla caught monthly in the Solhan Creek of the Murat River between April 2017 and March 2018. The sex ratio (F:M) was found to be 1:1.11. The macroscopic examination of the gonads and gonado-somatic index indicated that the reproductive period lasted from May to August with peak activity in May. The fecundity ranged from 2,000 to 9,000 oocytes, and it correlated with the total length and body weight. This work represents the first attempt to investigate the reproductive traits of the Capoeta umbla population in the Solhan Creek. The results provide information on the reproductive biology and contribute to the conservation of the fish population and its sustainable management.

Homicide patterns for the last 20 years in South and South East Delhi, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-94
Author(s):  
Chittaranjan Behera ◽  
Asit Kumar Sikary ◽  
Sudhir Kumar Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Head Injury ◽  
Social Stress ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Head Neck

Homicide patterns are a useful indicator of social stress in a community, and they provide law-enforcement authorities with helpful information. This study was undertaken at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, in order to understand the regional pattern of homicide. Data from the last 20 years were analysed. There were a total of 1048 male and 323 female homicide cases. The male/female ratio was about 3:1, and the proportion of total autopsies was approximately 4% for both sexes. The most common age group was 11–40 years old. Female cases were more common during the monsoon season, but male cases did not show any such variation. Blunt-force head injury, stabbing, strangulation and shooting were the most common methods, and the head, neck and chest were the most commonly targeted areas. Defence injuries were seen in 7.9% cases, significantly more often amongst men, most of which were active and in the form of incised wounds. About 17% of cases survived in hospital for up to a month before succumbing to their injuries, with males being in their 50s and 60s and females in younger age groups. Most of these cases suffered a gunshot wound, followed by a head injury and a stab wound.

scholarly journals Morphology and Reproductive Biology of Two Hill Stream Cyprinids; Balitora Brucei and Psilorhynchus Balitora, From the Ranganadi River (India), with a Special Note to Their Conservational Threats

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gitartha Kaushik ◽  
Sabitry Bordoloi
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Histological Study ◽  
Sampling Site ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
Progressive Development ◽  
Steep Decline ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
First Time ◽  
Somatic Index

Abstract The Gray’s stone loach Balitora brucei and balitora minnow Psilorhynchus balitora abound in the torrential water bodies of South East Asia. The current paper redescribes morphology based on the fresh collection. Specific parameters of reproductive biology on both the fishes have been studied for the first time. Both the species were adapted to the same ecological conditions of the river Ranganadi. Fish specimens were collected at fortnightly interval from the river in the Lakhimpur district of Assam, India. The detailed study includes morphological data analysed with Mann Whitney U test and specific reproductive parameters such as condition factor (K), gonado-somatic index (GSI), modified gonado - somatic index (MGSI), and Dobriyal index (DI). Progressive development of the gonads were confirmed with dissection and histological study. Both the species are multiple breeders with prolonged reproductive seasons ranging from four to five months. Both the fishes are found to be migrants from upstream and a good number of individuals were recorded during the monsoon season, reflecting the sampling site as a breeding ground. During winter, the local people use various chemicals, piscicidal plants and electric instruments for fishing resulting in a steep decline in number of individuals for both the species. Moreover, effect of the NEEPCO dam is the evident on the decline of the ichthyofaunal diversity of the river.

Suicide in Nógrád County, Hungary, 1970-1994

Crisis ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamás Zonda
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Suicide Rate ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Suicide Notes ◽  
Suicidal Intention ◽  
Male Female Ratio

The author examined completed suicides occurring over a period of 25 years in a county of Hungary with a traditionally low (relatively speaking) suicide rate of 25.8. The rates are clearly higher in villages than in the towns. The male/female ratio was close to 4:1, among elderly though only 1.5:1. The high risk groups are the elderly, divorced, and widowed. Violent methods are chosen in 66.4% of the cases. The rates are particularly high in the period April-July. Prior communication of suicidal intention was revealed in 16.3% of all cases. Previous attempts had been undertaken by 17%, which in turn means that 83% of suicides were first attempts. In our material 10% the victims left suicide notes. Psychiatric disorders were present in 60.1% of the cases, and severe, multiple somatic illnesses (including malignomas) were present in 8.8%. The majority of the data resemble those found in the literature.

CLINICAL, ENDOSCOPIC AND PATHOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF COLORECTAL CANCER AT DA NANG HOSPITAL FROM 2016 TO 2017

2018 ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Thanh Trung Nguyen ◽  
Duc Nhan Le ◽  
Van Xung Nguyen ◽  
Hieu Trung Doan
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Bloody Stool ◽  
Key Words Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Right Colon ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Histopathological Classification ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Female Male Female ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patients

Objective: To study the clinical, endoscopy and pathogical characteristics of colorectal cancer at Da Nang Hospital. Methods: A retrospectively descriptive study, performed from 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2017 at Da Nang Hospital. Results: During two years, there were 205 cases of colorectal cancer patients hospitalized to Da Nang Hospital. Male: 59.51%, female: 40.49%, mean age: 65.8 ± 16.07. Male is higher than female, male/ female ratio is 1.4/1. The period from the first symptoms to admission < 3months predominated (83.8%). The predominant symptoms: Abdominal pain (85.85%), bloody stool (63.41%), defecation (62.44%), anemia (34.63%), weight loss (25.85%), fatigue (17.56%), abdominal distention (12.19%), nausea and vomiting (5.36%). Location of Lesions: Rectum (43.42%), sigmoid colon (20%), right colon (10.73%),cecum (10.73%), transverse colon (7.80%), left-colon (7.32%). Type of lesion on endoscopy: Exophytic (63.41%), ulceration-Exophytic (21.95%), ulceration (7.32%), polyp chemotherapy (7.32). Tumor size: ≥ 3/4 perimeter (39%), occupying the whole circumference (37.0%), occupying ≥ 1/2 perimeter (15.6%), accounting for 1/4 Perimeter (8.4%). The colon completely narrowed rate: 70.73%., incompletely was 29.27%. Histopathological classification: adenocarcinoma (85.85%), Mucinous adenocarcinoma: (9.27%) and non-differentiated epithelial carcinoma was 4.88%. Conclusion: Colorectal cancer was quite popular and was usually detected at advanced stages.Therefore, screening for subjects with risk factors for early detection and treatment is recommended. Key words: Colorectal cancer, endoscopy, pathogical characteristics...

CLINICAL FEATURES, INDICATIONS AND RESULT OF TRACHEOTOMY

2017 ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
Duc Luu Ngo ◽  
Tu The Nguyen ◽  
Manh Hung Ho ◽  
Thanh Thai Le
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Tube Obstruction ◽  
Level Ii ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
Level I

Background: This study aims to survey some clinical features, indications and results of tracheotomy at Hue Central Hospital and Hue University Hospital. Patients and method: Studying on 77 patients who underwent tracheotomy at all of departments and designed as an prospective, descriptive and interventional study. Results: Male-female ratio was 4/1. Mean age was 49 years. Career: farmer 44.2%, worker 27.2%, officials 14.3%, student 7.8%, other jobs 6.5%. Respiratory condition before tracheotomy: underwent intubation 62.3%, didn’t undergo intubation 37.7%. Period of stay of endotracheal tube: 1-5 days 29.2%, 6-14 days 52.1%, >14 days 18.7%. Levels of dyspnea before tracheotomy: level I 41.4%, level II 48.3%, level III 0%, 10.3% of cases didn’t have dyspnea. Twenty cases (26%) were performed as an emergency while fifty seven (74%) as elective produces. Classic indications (37.7%) and modern indications (62.3%). On the bases of the site, we divided tracheostomy into three groups: high (0%), mid (25.3%) and low (74.7%). During follow-up, 44 complications occurred in 29 patients (37.7%). Tracheobronchitis 14.3%, tube obstruction 13%, subcutaneous empysema 10.4%, hemorrhage 5%, diffcult decannulation 5.2%, tube displacement 3.9%, canule watery past 2.6%, wound infection 1.3%. The final result after tracheotomy 3 months: there are 33 patients (42.9%) were successfully decannulated. In the 33 patients who were successfully decannulated: the duration of tracheotomy ranged from 1 day to 90 days, beautiful scar (51.5%), medium scar (36.4%), bad scar (12.1%). Conclusions: In tracheotomy male were more than female, adult were more than children. The main indication was morden indication. Tracheobronchitis and tube obstruction were more common than other complications. Key words: Tracheotomy

scholarly journals Risk Factors, Pattern and Outcome of Motorcycle-associated Head Injury in Sokoto: An Analysis of 184 Cases

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry Olayere Obanife ◽  
Nasiru Jinjiri Ismail ◽  
Ali Lasseini ◽  
Bello B. Shehu ◽  
Ega J. Otorkpa
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Head Injury ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Significant Negative Impact

Abstract Background Road traffic accident (RTA) is the eighth leading cause of death worldwide. Motorcycle-associated head injury is the leading cause of road traffic associated morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Even though the incidence and mortality of head injury from motor cycle crash is on the increase in developing countries, especially in the African continent, most of the studies published in the literature on this subject matter took place in the developed Western countries. Methods This is a retrospective cross-sectional study of data from patients managed in our institution between December 2014 and November 2016. Results One hundred and eighty-four patients were analyzed. None of the patients used safety helmet for protection. The mean age was 27.6 ± 17.2 years with male female ratio of 6.7:1. Lone crash by cyclists and collisions accounted for 66.8% and 33.1% of the cases, respectively. Passengers and riders comprised 75% of the patients, while 25% were vulnerable pedestrians. The most frequently abused substance by the patients was tramadol (65.52%). Severe head injury and pupillary abnormality were found in 23.9% and 45.5% of the patients, respectively. Cranial CT scan showed abnormalities in 40.2% of the patients. Surgery was done in 28.3% of the patients with mortality rate of 20.7%. Conclusions The use of motorcycle as a mean of transportation has caused significant negative impact on the society. Young people, who constitute the workforce, are majorly affected, and this invariably leads to a serious economic burden on the concerned families and communities.

scholarly journals AB0287 HEMATOLOGICAL SIDE EFFECTS OF BIOLOGICAL THERAPY IN RHEUMATOLOGY: DATA FROM THE TUNISIAN REGISTER

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1442.2-1442
Author(s):  
H. Bettaieb ◽  
S. Boussaid ◽  
S. Jemmali ◽  
S. Rekik ◽  
E. Cheour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Biological Treatment ◽  
Blood Count ◽  
Biological Therapy ◽  
National Registry ◽  
Close Monitoring ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Therapy Initiation ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
The Mean

Background:During the last decade, the treatment of chronic inflammatory rheumatism (CIR) has been greatly improved with the advent of biotherapy.However, the use of biological treatment can lead to a number of side effects including abnormalities in the blood count.Objectives:The aim of this study was to assess the different hematological side effects of biological treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthitis (SA).Methods:This study included patients with RA (ACR/EULAR 2010) and SA (ASAS 2009) registred with the Tunisian Biologic National Registry (BINAR).Patients were followed and treated with biologics for 2 years of less. Clinical data relative to biological treatment, including haematological side effects, have been collected.Results:Two hundred and ninety-eight patients (178 women and 111 men) were included in the study.The mean age was 49.2 ± 14.1 years. The male/female ratio was 0.6. The mean diseases durations for RA and SA were respectively 6.7 ± 3.5 years and 6.5 ±3.6 years.Anti-TNFα agents were prescribed in 87.9% of patients (n = 263) with respectively: Infliximab (20.4%) Etanercept (23.1%), Adalimumab (24.6%) and Certolizumab (26.5%).Tocilizumab and Rituximab were prescribed in 10.4% and 5% of the patients, respectively.Blood count abnormalities were noted in 15.4 % of patients (n=46).Neutropenia was the most frequently anomaly met on the hemogram (9.1%) followed by anemia (3.4%) and thrombocytopenia (3%). Pancytopenia was found in 11.4% of patients (n=34).The median time between biological therapy initiation and the onset of hematologic manifestations was 4.8 months [1-12]. Biological treatment was interrupted in two patients.In the other cases, the biological treatment was maintained with close monitoring of blood cell count. No case of death related to these hematological disturbances has been reported.Conclusion:In our registry, hematological side effects of biological treatment were found in 15.4% of cases and were noted with a median delay of 4.8 [1-12] months after the treatment initiation. Further studies are needed to confirm our preliminary results.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

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