Use of crushing residue as nutrients source in the cocoa seedlings development in Medicilândia – PA

The use of milled rocks has been postulated as an efficient way to provide nutrients to the plants. The objective of this work was to evaluate the cocoa seedlings agronomic performance in different Diabase Penatecaua powder treatments. The study comprehends the following phases: i) involved waste characterization, ii) treatments definition and sampling; iii) monitoring and evaluation; iv) systematization and results discussion. The experiment was realized with cocoa seedlings germinated in commercial organic substrate in the period from July to September 2019. The used rock dust was extracted at Km 85, Transamazônica highway, Medicilândia municipality – Pa. The extraction area lithology is formed by igneous rocks of Diabase Penatecaua. The experimental delineation was entirely randomized, with four repetitions per treatment, being them respectively in the dosages 0, 25, 50 and 75 (g / plant), being 16 plants per block, totaling 64 plants, and their irrigation done manually in the first hours of the day. Therefore, the results showed that the dosages were absorbed by the cocoa seedlings according to the plant's need allied to pH balance, which was caused by good nutritional cycling with the organic matter high rate present in the commercial substrate when in contact with the Diabase Penatecaua powder worked granulometry. However, the experiment time wasn’t enough to obtain statistically a significant difference. Thus, it is necessary that new studies be done aiming the temporal deepening of the studied doses for the culture.

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Clinical evaluation of a new thyroglobulin immunoradiometric assay in the follow-up of differentiated thyroid carcinoma

Nuklearmedizin ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1625299 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 42 (02) ◽

pp. 71-77 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

I. Schreivogel ◽

C. Angerstein ◽

U. Siefker ◽

K. Lehmann ◽

G. Altenvoerde ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Thyroid Carcinoma ◽

Residual Disease ◽

False Negative ◽

Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma ◽

Threshold Concentration ◽

High Rate ◽

Functional Assay ◽

Hypothyroid Patient ◽

Assay Sensitivity ◽

Significant Difference

SummaryAim: Formal and clinical comparison of a new 3rd-gene-ration-Tg-IRMA (3-G-IRMA; Dynotest®Tg-plus) with a conventional Tg-IRMA (3-G-IRMA; SELco®Tg-assay) for patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma. In addition we evaluated, if thyroglobulin (Tg) levels above a specific threshold concentration indicate the need for further investigations for residual disease. Patients, methods: Tg concentration of 105 sera of 93 consecutive patients with a differentiated thyroid cancer was determined with both assays and compared at different cut-off values (Dynotest®Tg-plus: 0.2, 1, 2 ng/ml; SELco®Tg-assay: 0.5, 1, 2 ng/ml) with the clinical results in respect to the corresponding TSH concentration. Results: Tg concentration did not show any significant difference (SELco®Tg-assay 0.5 ng/ml, Dynotest® Tg-plus 0.2 ng/ml). The Tg-values of both assays correlated with 97%. However, correlation of recovery in both assays was small (40%). The sensitivities and specificities of both assays at different cut-offs and TSH values did not reveal significant differences. In patients with TSH concentration >30 µU/ml the functional assay sensitivity was superior to arbitrary cut-offs in the decision to start further evaluations. Conclusions: In our study neither formal nor clinical significant differences between two Tg-assays were found. In a hypothyroid patient (TSH >30 µU/ml, Tg concentration exceeding the functional assay sensitivity) further investigations for residual disease are warranted. Higher thresholds are of limited value, due to a inacceptable high rate of false negative results.

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Effect of Mosses on physical and chemical properties of soil in temperate forests of Garhwal Himalayas

Journal of Tropical Ecology ◽

10.1017/s0266467421000249 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Anshu Siwach ◽

Siddhartha Kaushal ◽

Ratul Baishya

Keyword(s):

Physical Properties ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Nutrient Status ◽

High Rate ◽

Physical And Chemical Properties ◽

Garhwal Himalayas ◽

Forest Sites ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Physical And Chemical ◽

And Chemical Properties

Abstract Mosses are one of the most important and dominant plant communities, especially in the temperate biome, and play a significant role in ecosystem function and dynamics. They influence the water, energy and element cycle due to their unique ecology and physiology. The present study was undertaken in three different temperate forest sites in the Garhwal Himalayas, viz., Triyuginarayan (Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (KWLS)), Chakrata, and Kanasar forest range. The study was focused on understanding the influence of mosses on soil physical properties and nutrient availability. Different physico-chemical properties were analysed under two different substrata, that is, with and without moss cover in two different seasons, viz., monsoon and winter. We observed mosses to influence and alter the physical properties and nutrient status of soil in both seasons. All soil physical and chemical properties, except magnesium, showed significant difference within the substrates, among all the sites and across the two seasons. Besides the soil characteristics underneath the moss vegetation, the study also highlights the diversity of mosses found in the area. Mosses appear to create high nutrient microsites via a high rate of organic matter accumulation and retain nutrients for longer periods thus, maintaining ecosystem stability.

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Possible tics diagnosed as stereotypies in patients with severe autism spectrum disorder: a video-based evaluation

Neurological Sciences ◽

10.1007/s10072-020-04995-1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Cristiano Termine ◽

Enzo Grossi ◽

Valentina Anelli ◽

Ledina Derhemi ◽

Andrea E. Cavanna

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Young Patients ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Repetitive Behaviors ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

High Rate ◽

Video Recordings ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Severe Autism

Abstract Background The association of stereotypies and tics is not rare in children with severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The differential diagnosis between stereotypies and tics in this patient population can be difficult; however, it could be clinically relevant because of treatment implications. Methods A total of 108 video recordings of repetitive behaviors in young patients with stereotypies in the context of ASD were reviewed by a movement disorders expert and a trainee, in order to assess the prevalence of possible co-morbid tics. The Modified Rush Videotape Rating Scale (MRVS) was used to rate tic frequency and severity. Results Out of 27 patients with stereotypies (24 males; mean age 14 years), 18 (67%) reported possible tics. The most frequently observed tics were eye blinking, shoulder shrugging, neck bending, staring, and throat clearing. The mean MRVS score was 5, indicating mild tic severity. The only significant difference between patients with tics and patients without tics was the total number of stereotypies, which was higher in the subgroup of patients without tics (p = 0.01). Conclusions Expert review of video-recordings of repetitive behaviors in young patients with ASD and stereotypies suggests the possibility of a relatively high rate of co-morbid tics. These findings need to be integrated with a comprehensive clinical assessment focusing on the diagnostic re-evaluation of heterogeneous motor manifestations.

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Colonization by benthic macroinvertebrates in two artificial substrate types of a Riparian Forest

Acta Limnologica Brasiliensia ◽

10.1590/s2179-975x3616 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Lívia Borges dos Santos ◽

Cyntia Goulart Côrrea Bruno ◽

Jean Carlos Santos

Keyword(s):

Benthic Macroinvertebrates ◽

Benthic Community ◽

Riparian Forest ◽

Organic Substrate ◽

Ecological Succession ◽

Artificial Substrates ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Inorganic Substrates ◽

Dry Seasons ◽

Inorganic Substrate

Abstract: Aim To analyze the efficiency of organic and inorganic substrates in samples of benthic macroinvertebrates of riparian forests from the Cerrado. Specific objectives (i) characterize the ecological succession and taxonomic richness of benthic macroinvertebrates in stream affluent of a riparian forest; (ii) analyze the influence of seasonality on the colonization of macroinvertebrates; and (iii) determine the effect of the types of artificial substrates on the richness, composition and abundance of the benthic community. Methods Sampling was carried out in the rainy and dry seasons, and we installed in the watercourse two types of substrates: organic (leaf packs) and inorganic (bricks), organized in pairs. Six samples per season were done to verify colonization, succession, richness and abundance of benthic community. The substrates were carefully sorted and the organisms were identified to the lowest possible taxonomic level. Results The ecological succession was clearly observed, with the initial occurrence of Chironomidae and Baetidae (considered early colonizers), and a late occurrence of organisms such as Helotrephidae and Trichoptera (considered late colonizers). No significant difference was found in the richness and abundance among the studied seasons (rainy and dry), but the organic substrate was significantly higher than the inorganic substrate for these parameters. Conclusion Organic artificial substrates are more efficient in characterizing the community of benthic macroinvertebrates in the study area, because they are more similar to the conditions of the substrate found naturally in the environment.

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Treatment outcomes of recurrent and metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma: A retrospective analysis.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.e18056 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e18056-e18056

Author(s):

Julie Elaine McGrath ◽

Punita Grover ◽

Joanne Xiu ◽

Chadi Nabhan ◽

Jennifer Hsing Choe ◽

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Keyword(s):

Overall Survival ◽

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma ◽

Real World ◽

Kinase Inhibitors ◽

Checkpoint Inhibitors ◽

Predictive Biomarkers ◽

High Rate ◽

Entire Cohort ◽

Adenoid Cystic ◽

Significant Difference

e18056 Background: Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignancy of glandular tissue with a high rate of local recurrence and metastatic disease. Despite being regarded as an indolent disease, the clinical course of recurrent and metastatic ACC (R/M ACC) is highly variable. Responses to chemotherapy (chemo) are uniformly poor. Several multi-targeted tyrosine-kinase inhibitors (mTKIs), EGFR inhibitors (EGFRi) and other targeted agents have been studied in single-arm early phase trials with response rates ranging from 0-16% and progression free survival ranging from 2.5-17 months. However, there have been no comparative clinical trials and it is not known if one treatment strategy is superior. We undertook this retrospective study to assess the real-world clinical outcomes in patients with adenoid cystic carcinoma using the Caris Life Sciences database. Methods: Real world overall survival (rwOS) for cases of ACC was obtained from insurance claims data and Kaplan-Meier estimates were calculated from the date of collection to the date of last contact. Cases were divided into subgroups based on treatment received – chemo (including platinum agents, taxanes, 5FU, topoisomerase inhibitors, anthracyclines), EGFRi (cetuximab, erlotinib, lapatinib), mTKIs (pazopanib, axitinib, sunitinib, cabozantinib, lenvatinib, sorafenib) and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) (atezolizumab, ipilimumab, pembrolizumab, nivolumab). Results: 368 patients (pts) were identified with ACC, 16 were locally recurrent and 216 tumors were taken from metastatic sites. 50 pts received chemo, 6 were treated with EGFRi and 15 with mTKIs. Pts who received combination EGFRi and chemo or mTKI and chemo were excluded. The median overall survival (mOS) all patients with metastatic ACC was 2.8 years (yrs). The mOS of pts with R/M ACC was 3 yrs for chemo, 2.9 yrs for EGFRi and 1.5 yrs for mTKIs. There was no significance in mOS between chemo vs mTKIs (HR 0.85, 95% CI 0.3 - 2, p = 0.72) and chemo vs EGFRi (HR = 0.88, 95% CI 0.3 - 2.5, p = 0.78). We further compared the outcomes of those treated with EGFRi (n = 8) with mTKIs (n = 19) in the entire cohort. For most pts, these agents were given as front line therapy. 25% (2/8) of patients had received treatment prior to EGFRi and 20% (4/9) prior to mTKIs (p = 1). There was no significant difference in mOS with HR 0.6 (95% CI 0.16 - 2.6), p = 0.6. We also compared the mOS of patients who received ICIs (n = 22) with those who did not (n = 346) but there was no significant difference (mOS 3.19 vs 3.17 yrs respectively, HR 0.87, 95% CI 0.47- 1.61, p = 0.65). Conclusions: There was no significant difference in the mOS between pts with R/M ACC who were treated with chemo, EGFRi or TKIs and in those who received ICIs compared to those who did not in our limited patient population. This highlights the need for predictive biomarkers for better patient selection with the goal of personalizing treatment strategies for this disease.

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Recovery of degraded areas revegeted with Acacia mangium and Eucalyptus with special reference to organic matter humification

Scientia Agricola ◽

10.1590/s0103-90162009000300010 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 66 (3) ◽

pp. 353-360 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Jolimar Antonio Schiavo ◽

Jader Galba Busato ◽

Marco Antonio Martins ◽

Luciano Pasqualoto Canellas

Keyword(s):

Organic Matter ◽

Acacia Mangium ◽

Fulvic Acids ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Extraction Area ◽

Soil Attributes ◽

P Content ◽

Total Fungi ◽

Total Bacteria ◽

Phosphate Solubilizer

Humidified fractions of organic matter and soil microorganism populations are used as environmental quality indicators. This work aimed to study the changes in chemical and microbiological soil attributes, as well as in the humidified fractions, of the organic matter in a substrate from a clay extraction area cropped with Brachiaria mutica, Acacia mangium and Eucalyptus. In the Eucalyptus area, the P contents increased linearly with planting time. However, only at the twelfth year, differences between Eucalyptus and B. mutica areas have occurred. In the A. mangium area, such differences in the P content occurred at the third year with increment of 43%, at the 0-10 cm layer, in relation to B. mutica. Also, at the 0-10 cm layer, the total carbon contents were 98%, 78%, 70% and 40% higher than those found in Eucalyptus with three, five, twelve years of age and in the B. mutica area, respectively. Such increments also occurred in the humidified fractions, especially in the fulvic acids (C FA). The population of microorganisms was higher in the A. mangium area, mainly in the summer, where it was observed a positively correlation with total carbon (total bacteria, r = 0.96**, total fungi, r = 0.91*, and phosphate solubilizer microorganisms, r = 0.98**) and with the C FA fraction (total bacteria r = 0.96**, total fungi, r = 0.90*, and phosphate solubilizer microorganisms, r = 0.98**). The use of A. mangium led to improvements in the chemical and microbiological soil attributes in the substrate

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EVALUATION OF THREE SURFACE FRICTION TECHNIQUES FOR THE REMOVAL OF ORGANIC MATTER

Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0104-0707201500003690014 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 1061-1070 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Marcelo Alessandro Rigotti ◽

Adriano Menis Ferreira ◽

Mara Corrêa Lelles Nogueira ◽

Margarete Teresa Gottardo de Almeida ◽

Odanir Garcia Guerra ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Organic Matter ◽

Adenosine Triphosphate ◽

Organic Material ◽

Surface Friction ◽

Disinfection Process ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Quantitative Descriptive ◽

The One ◽

Cleaning And Disinfection

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of three surface friction techniques for the removal of organic material. A quantitative, descriptive and exploratory study was developed to evaluate the presence or not of organic material before and after the cleaning and disinfection process of surfaces of bedside tables of patients hospitalized at an Intensive Care Unit. Three friction techniques were executed in the one-way, two-way and centrifugal sense, individually, three times on each table, during alternate weeks. For each patient unit and friction technique, a single table and three sides of cloth were used, moistened with 70% (w/v) alcohol. The organic matter was detected through the presence of adenosine triphosphate by bioluminescence, using 3M(tm) Clean-Trace(tm) ATP Systems. For each technique, 13 samples were collected before and 13 after the cleaning/disinfection process, totaling 78 samples of adenosine triphosphate by bioluminescence. No statistically significant difference was found among the removal techniques of organic matter. This study demonstrated that none of the three surface friction methods was better than the other to remove organic matter. Nevertheless, further research is needed in which other cleaning/disinfection indicators and surfaces are considered.

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Factors associated with relapse of schizophrenia

Bangladesh Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.3329/bjpsy.v29i2.37851 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 59-63

Author(s):

AKM Akramul Haque ◽

AHM Kazi Mostofa Kamal ◽

Zinat De Laila ◽

Luna Laila ◽

Helal Uddin Ahmed ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Life Events ◽

Expressed Emotion ◽

Stressful Life Events ◽

Economic Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

High Rate ◽

Stressful Life ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Schizophrenic Patients

Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric illness with high rate of relapse which is commonly associated with noncompliance of medicine, as well as stress and high expressed emotions. The objective of the study was to determine the factors of relapse among the schizophrenic patients attending in outpatient departments of three tertiary level psychiatric facilities in Bangladesh. This was a cross sectional study conducted from July, 2001 to June, 2002. Two hundred patients including both relapse and nonrelapse cases of schizophrenia and their key relatives were included by purposive sampling. The results showed no statistically significant difference in terms of relapse with age, sex, religion, residence, occupation and level of education (p>0.05), but statistically significant difference was found with marital status and economic status (p<0.01). The proportion of non-compliance was found to be 80% and 14%, of high expressed emotion was 17% and 2% and of the occurrence of stressful life events was 10% and 1% in relapse and non-relapse cases respectively which were statistically significant (p<0.001). The study indicated that stressful life events, high expressed emotion, and noncompliance with medication had a role in schizophrenic patients for its relapse.Bang J Psychiatry December 2015; 29(2): 59-63

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Accumulation of total nutrients, dry matter and phytochrome content in Boesenbergia stenophylla R.M Smith as affected by different light conditions

Journal of Plant Stress Physiology ◽

10.25081/jpsp.2021.v7.5924 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 10-16

Author(s):

Tracy Saptu ◽

Nur Ashikin Psyquay Abdullah ◽

Franklin Ragai Kundat ◽

Aicher Joseph Toyat ◽

Calson Gimang Endawie ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Organic Matter ◽

Nutrient Uptake ◽

Chlorophyll Content ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Application Rate ◽

Dry Matter Yield ◽

Forest Canopies ◽

Soil Mixture ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Phytochrome Content

A study was conducted to determine the best agronomic practices for the cultivation of jerangau merah as a new medicinal crop. Jerangau merah is scientifically known as Boesenbergia stenophylla is a ginger plants that is highly endemic to the Borneo Highland. This understorey herb grows in cluster and under the heavy shades of forest canopies and perceived only the sunflecks that pass through the forest canopies. Jerangau Merah has been consumed by the locals for its medicinal values since decades ago. Generally, B. stenophylla is well known for its function as antidote for alcohol. Moreover, the B. stenophylla is also beneficial for rheumatic pains, remedies for stomach ache and toothache and as antiseptic wash as well. This herb is not propagate by the locals due to its sensitivity to sunlight and lack of agronomic information for B. stenophylla. Harvesting it from their natural habitat, however, seen the decline it its population size hence cultivation is essential. This paper aimed to determine the total nutrients, dry matter yield and phytochrome content of Bosenbergia stenophylla R.M. Smith under different light regimes. A study for determining suitable planting media for B. stenophylla was conducted at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). The treatments are: i) (M1) with the ratio of 3:2:1 top soil: sand: organic matter, media ii) (M2) consists of soil mixture 3:2:1 placed in water-logged polyethylene bags and media iii) (M3) contained only leaf litters. The results showed that the herbs showed significantly higher number of shoots and leaves in the common soil mixture. But, better root development in media containing leaf litters. The study proceeded with field experiment at Ba’Kelalan to determine the effect of different shade levels and fertilizing regimes on growth. B. stenophylla was cultivated under two different levels of shade cloths: 70% and 90% level of shade and different fertilizing regimes (T1 as control, no fertilizer applied to the plants; T2, chicken dung; T3, NPKMg and T4, mixed of chicken dung and NPKMg). The study for determining the effects of different shade level and fertilizing regimes on seedling’s growth which conducted at Ba’Kelalan in factorial randomized completely blocked design (RCBD). The data collected for 9 weeks of planting which include nutrient content in soil, leaf, PAR and phytochrome content and growth parameters. Regarding the nutrient uptake, the results showed no interactions between fertilizing regimes and shade levels. There were no significant different in nutrient elements except for magnesium and potassium. Magnesium is essential for the formation of chlorophyll which ensure efficiency of photosynthesis when under higher light intensity. Among all the fertilizer treatment, it was showed that chicken dung amendment has higher nutrient uptake. Thus, it is recommended chicken dung should be added into the NPKMg for better nutrient uptake. Further study on suitable fertilizer rates apply to B. stenophylla should be taken into consideration. Moreover, plants cultivated under 70% have been higher and have higher dry matter yield than those plants cultivated under 90%. The result also revealed that there was significant different in chlorophyll content of B. stenophylla cultivated under 70% which treated either with chicken dung and NPKMG respectively. However, plants under 90% have higher chlorophyll content than those under 70%. Based on the results, plants under 70% shade was taller than those under 90% and there were significant difference in height among treatments under 70%. It was observed plant treated with NPKMg was taller. This study showed that shade and fertilizers significantly affected the dry matter yield of B. stenophylla. Moreover, adding NPKMg to the treatments yields more dry matter content of jerangau merah. As for phytochrome content, there was no significant effect of fertilizer on phytochrome content. However, there was significant difference among the shade levels. 90% shade showed higher phytochrome content than those under 70%. In overall, both shade and fertilizer is important in cultivation of Jerangau Merah. 70% shade was observed to have significant effects on growth of jerangau merah and also more economical compared to 90%. Moreover, combination of organic matter and NPKMg also promote the growth of jerangau merah enhance the nutrient uptake efficiency of jerangau merah. However, further investigation of suitable fertilizer and application rate are required to determine suitable fertilizer for jerangau merah and application rate for optimum growth of jerangau merah.

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Outcome of nutritional intervention measures at a nutrition rehabilitation centre in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20184782 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (12) ◽

pp. 5150

Author(s):

Deepthi Pagali ◽

Suneetha Bollipo ◽

Harsha B. Korrapolu ◽

Mohammed Abdul Rahman

Keyword(s):

Standard Deviation ◽

Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽

Nutritional Intervention ◽

High Rate ◽

Acute Malnutrition ◽

Rehabilitation Centre ◽

District Health ◽

Target Weight ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Nutrition Rehabilitation

Background: Nutrition rehabilitation centre (NRC) is a unit in a district health facility, where children with severe acute malnutrition are admitted and provided with nutritional and therapeutic care.Methods: Analysis of nutritional data of all the children admitted to NRC at Krishna district from January 2017 to July 2018. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS.Results: A total of 200 children were included in the study. The overall mean weight at admission was found to be 8.30 kg with a standard deviation of 2.35 kg and the mean weight at the time of discharge is 9.57 kg with a standard deviation of 2.61 kg. There is a statistically significant difference in weight and mid arm circumference at admission and discharge. Mean duration of hospital stay is around 18.67±5.4 days. Target weight is achieved in 71% of the study group.Conclusions: Present study reflects that NRCs have been playing a key role to cope up with the problem of severe acute malnutrition as demonstrated by a high rate of weight gain at discharge as well as during follow ups.

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