scholarly journals Development of primers for PCR diagnosis of Xiphinema species associated with Japanese traditional ornamental trees

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Yasushi Tateishi ◽  
Taketo Uehara
Keyword(s):  
Pcr Diagnosis ◽  
Ornamental Trees

Use of Ornamental Trees in Dating of Abandoned Cemeteries on the Example of Thuja Occidentalis and Thuja Orientalis

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Magdalena Opała ◽  
Leszek Majgier
Keyword(s):  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
The Other ◽  
Lake District ◽  
Thuja Occidentalis ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Thuja Orientalis ◽  
Ornamental Trees ◽  
Common Tree ◽  
Local Habitat

Abstract Due to the lack of maintenance, abandoned cemeteries are often incorporated into the landscape. In many cases the information about the age of the cemetery is unavailable. To find out the approximate time of the formation of the cemetery the information recorded in the annual tree and shrub rings can be used. One of the most common tree species, planted for ornamental and symbolic purposes on the cemeteries, are Thuja orientalis and Thuja occidentalis. Alien to the Polish flora, these species adapted well to the local habitat and climatic conditions. The paper presents an attempt to apply dendrochronological dating to determine the age of the abandoned cemeteries in the region of the Great Masurian Lakes, part of the Masurian Lake District (north-eastern Poland). The study included five abandoned cemeteries. In total, 15 cores were taken from the trees. After applying the standard dendrochronological method, local chronologies for the studied species were established. The research indicated that the oldest found specimens - over 70 yrs old - are Thuja occidentalis individuals growing at the Słabowo cemetery. At the other sites the specimens of both Thuja species date back to the 1960s and early 1970s. Compared to the historical information regarding the age and origin of the studied objects, thujas growing there are much younger than the age of the cemeteries foundation. The presented method proved to be very helpful in understanding the time of Thuja occidentalis and Thuja orientalis introduction at the investigated cemeteries.

Identification of a novel CBFB-MYH11 transcript: implications for RT–PCR diagnosis

2001 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bert A Van der Reijden ◽  
Linda de Wit ◽  
Sonja van der Poel ◽  
Erna B Luiten ◽  
Marina Lafage-Pochitaloff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Pcr Diagnosis

scholarly journals P052 Leflunomide and severe COVID-19 outcome: a cautionary observation from the COVID-19 Scottish Registry of Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases (SCAR-19)

Rheumatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maira Karabayas ◽  
James Brock ◽  
Gillian Fordyce ◽  
Neil Basu
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatic Diseases ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
National Registry ◽  
Favourable Outcome ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases ◽  
Non Invasive Ventilation ◽  
Pcr Diagnosis ◽  
Related Symptom ◽  
Disease Modifying

Abstract Background/Aims  Leflunomide, a conventional disease modifying drug (csDMARD), is used in a variety of autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARD) due to its immunomodulating, immunosuppressive and antiproliferative properties. This agent does however confer a greater infection risk and, due to its long half-life, drug washout procedures are often advised in the context of serious infections. Interestingly, Leflunomide is currently being tested as a potential therapy for COVID-19 in the general population. It is unknown whether leflunomide therapy is associated with a poor or favourable outcome among ARD patients infected with COVID-19. Methods  A Scottish-wide registry was rapidly developed in March 2020. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of infected cases were collated across all Scottish health boards. Eligible patients included any adult leflunomide treated ARD patients with a confirmed (clinically or PCR) diagnosis of COVID-19. Results  Of the 69 cases included in the registry, n = 4 were treated with leflunomide (75% female; mean age 61, SD 4.2). N = 2 were treated with combination baricitinib or hydroxychloroquine respectively, whilst n = 1 received recent corticosteroid therapy (intramuscular Kenalog). Comorbidities observed in this sub-cohort include diabetes mellitus n = 3, hypertension n = 2, cardiovascular disease n = 1, lung disease n = 1 and latent TB n = 1. At presentation, all patients (n = 4) experienced the established COVID-19 related symptom triad of dyspnoea, cough and fever and promptly developed acute respiratory syndrome. Diarrhoea was also recorded in n = 2 and constitutional upset n = 3. All patients suffered a serious COVID-19 disease outcome (defined as a requirement of invasive or non-invasive ventilation (n = 4) and/ or death (n = 2). P052 Table 1:Patient demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomesPatient 1Patient 2Patient 3Patient 4Age58635766SexFemaleFemaleMaleFemaleRheumatic diagnosisRheumatoid arthritisPsoriatic arthritisPsoriatic arthritisRheumatoid ArthritisComorbiditiesDiabetesHypertension Diabetes COPDNilIschaemic heart disease Hypertension Diabetes Latent TBClinical presentationDyspnoea Cough Fever Confusion Constitutional upsetDyspnoea Cough Fever Diarrhoea Constitutional upsetDyspnoea Cough Fever Constitutional upsetDyspnoea Cough Fever Diarrhoea Constitutional upsetAdditional csDMARD*NilNilNilHydroxychloroquinebDMARD**/ tsDMARD***BaricitinibNilNilNilSteroid therapyNilNilNilIM KenalogInvasive or non-invasive ventilationYesYesYesYesDeathNoNoYesYes* conventional disease modifying drug,**biologic disease modifying drug,***targeted synthetic disease modifying drug. Conclusion  Preliminary data from this Scotland-wide registry has identified only a small number of leflunomide treated ARD patients infected with COVID-19. However, it is concerning that all cases experienced a serious outcome. Given the relatively infrequent prescription of this drug, combining similar national registry data is necessary to ensure this observation is not spurious. If confirmed, leflunomide washout procedures should be encouraged among such patients when they first present with COVID-19. Disclosure  M. Karabayas: None. J. Brock: None. G. Fordyce: None. N. Basu: None.

The consanguinity effect on QF-PCR diagnosis of autosomal anomalies

2006 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 409-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel B. Choueiri ◽  
Nadine J. Makhoul ◽  
Tony G. Zreik ◽  
Farid Mattar ◽  
Abdallah M. Adra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pcr Diagnosis

scholarly journals Studies on the flower bud differentiation and development in some ornamental trees and shrubs. VI

1957 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. KOSUGI ◽  
K. OYOSHI ◽  
A. SUMITOMO ◽  
M. KANEKO
Keyword(s):  
Flower Bud ◽  
Flower Bud Differentiation ◽  
Ornamental Trees ◽  
Trees And Shrubs

scholarly journals PCR Diagnosis of Some Citrus Viroids in Field Samples

1996 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Tessitori ◽  
R. La Rosa ◽  
G. Albanese ◽  
A. Catara
Keyword(s):  
Pcr Diagnosis ◽  
Field Samples ◽  
Citrus Viroids
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