Address of the East London Female Total Abstinence Association

Abstract Gonçalves, P., Costa, A. M., and Murta, A. G. 2009. Estimates of batch fecundity, and spawning fraction for the southern stock of horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) in ICES Division IXa. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 66: 617–622. Since 1995 the annual egg production method has been applied triennially to the southern stock of horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) in the Northeast Atlantic (ICES Division IXa). This method assumes that fecundity is determinate, but increasing evidence indicates that horse mackerel are indeterminate spawners. The daily egg production method (DEPM) does not rely on the assumption of determinate fecundity, making it the appropriate method for this species. Therefore, we reanalysed samples collected from previous surveys (2002, 2004, 2005, and 2007) to obtain estimates for batch fecundity and spawning fraction, which are important DEPM parameters. The estimates of batch fecundity are around 200 oocytes g−1 of female (total ovary-free weight). Several criteria were used to estimate spawning fraction (migratory nucleus stage, hydrated oocytes, and post-ovulatory follicles) and all showed the same trend among years, varying between 0.10 and 0.30 d−1. The estimates were significantly different among methods, but those differences were similar across surveys, indicating that a consistent bias would be reflected in the final spawning-stock biomass (SSB) estimates obtained from the DEPM. Until further information is available regarding the accuracy of the criteria used to estimate spawning fraction, the southern horse mackerel SSB estimates from the DEPM should only be taken as indicative of trends rather than measures of absolute abundance.

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Prevalence of Transfusion Transmissible Infections In Blood Donors

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology ◽

10.3329/bjmm.v12i1.51687 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 20-23

Author(s):

Md Monirul Hoque ◽

Debashish Saha ◽

Arif Ahmed Khan ◽

Monwar Tarek ◽

Md Mehedhi Hasan Shourov

Keyword(s):

Blood Donors ◽

Armed Forces ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

National Guidelines ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Source Of Infection ◽

Potential Source ◽

Female Total ◽

Life Saving ◽

Significant Life

Background: Blood transfusion is a significant life-saving intervention in the present era of patient management system. As the blood and blood products are a potential source of infection and the necessity of transfusion is increasing day by day, transfusion transmissible infections (TTIs) have become a major threat to ensure safe transfusion. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of some common and serious TTIs among blood donors as well as evaluate the pattern of seroprevalence in accordance with few other characteristics. Methods: It was a cross sectional study which was conducted at the Department of Transfusion Medicine of Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Dhaka Cantonment from January 2015 to June 2017. Donors were selected very carefully according to criteria of National Guidelines of Bangladesh Government and by using a detailed questionnaire. They were screened properly for HBV, HCV, HIV, Malaria and Syphilis. All positive cases were confirmed again by using more sensitive and specific tests. We analyzed the data as percentage and comparison. Results: A total of 32,625 donors were screened. Among them 28,775 were male and 3850 female. Total 135 were found reactive in the screening assays and among them no one was reactive in more than one assays. The prevalence of HBV and HCV in our study population was 0.38% and 0.03% respectively. It was found that percentage of HBV and HCV seropositivity was more among civilian donors. There was no positive case of Malaria, Syphilis and HIV. The number of seropositive cases were found to be decreased gradually in consecutive years. The study also revealed that both HBsAg and Anti-HCV positive cases were more prevalent amongyoung donors. Conclusion: Our study revealed that a significant number of donors were positive for TTIs who might be a potential source of transfusion related infections. It justifies the necessity of stringent screening of blood donors to prevent the transfusion transmissible infections. Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2018; 12 (1): 20-23

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Prevalence, risk factors and clinical characteristics of renal dysfunction in Chinese outpatients with growth simple renal cysts

International Urology and Nephrology ◽

10.1007/s11255-021-03065-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Qiaoru Wu ◽

Chunhua Ju ◽

Miaowen Deng ◽

Xiaolong Liu ◽

Zhongda Jin

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Renal Dysfunction ◽

Clinical Characteristics ◽

Renal Cysts ◽

Maximum Diameter ◽

Large Sample Size ◽

Female Total ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

Yearly Change

Abstract Background Researchers have proved that simple renal cysts (SRCs) might be correlated with renal dysfunction, but it is still controversial. Thus, we conducted clinical research study with large sample size and long-term follow-up to clarify the relationship between SRCs and renal dysfunction. Methods A total of 571 SRCs patients in outpatients of nephrology department were included, we investigated the clinical characteristics of growth SRCs compared with non-growth SRCs, evaluated the incidence of renal dysfunction in SRCs and explored the risk factors of renal dysfunction in growth SRCs. Results The mean baseline age was 51.31 ± 14.37 years in the whole cohort, ranging from 19 to 79 years, and 57.6% of them were male. The median follow-up duration was 3 years, ranging from 1 to 10 years. In addition, the final maximum diameter increased 1 mm (2.74%) per year. Patients in growth SRCs group tented to have higher percentage of hypertension, hematuria, large cyst and multiple cysts compared with non-growth SRCs group. The prevalence of renal dysfunction was 15.6% after the follow-up, and the prevalence of renal dysfunction was about 10 times higher in growth SRCs group than non-growth SRCs group (23.3% vs. 2.4%). Renal dysfunction was significantly associated with age, female, total cholesterol, diastolic blood pressure, final maximum diameter and yearly change in maximum diameter in growth SRCs. Conclusions SRCs were closely related to the decline of renal function, we recommend close follow-up for growth SRCs.

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Studies on the Ecology of the New Zealand Freashwater Eels. I. The Design and Use of an Electric Fishing Machine

Marine and Freshwater Research ◽

10.1071/mf9520111 ◽

1952 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 111 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

AMR Burnet

Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Total Population ◽

Population Densities ◽

River Population ◽

Female Total ◽

Electric Fishing

A portable electric fishing machine using pulse-modulated D.C. has been developed. Short-finned eels have been shown to occur in three streams in which they have not been previously found. It has been shown that the river population of long-finned eels is not entirely female. Total population densities have been calculated and a comparison is made with the population densities as measured by the baited trap method.

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Effects of Home-Based Interval Walking Training on Thigh Muscle Strength and Aerobic Capacity in Female Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients: A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0108690 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 9 (9) ◽

pp. e108690 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Yutaka Morishima ◽

Takashi Mizushima ◽

Katsuya Yamauchi ◽

Mayuko Morikawa ◽

Shizue Masuki ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Aerobic Capacity ◽

Thigh Muscle ◽

Total Hip ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Home Based ◽

Female Total

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Total Ankylosis by Heterotopic Ossification in an Adolescent Anterior Trans-olecranon Fracture Dislocation: A Case Report

Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow ◽

10.5397/cise.2019.22.3.154 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (3) ◽

pp. 154-158

Author(s):

Beom-Soo Kim ◽

Kwang-Soon Song ◽

Ki-Cheor Bae ◽

Si-Wook Lee ◽

Sang-Hyun Um ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Radiation Therapy ◽

Case Report ◽

Heterotopic Ossification ◽

Full Range ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Fracture Dislocation ◽

Complete Surgical Excision ◽

Female Total ◽

Bony Ankylosis

The incidence of heterotopic ossification in adolescents appears to be lower than in adults. There exist very few reports of heterotopic ossification with total bony ankylosis in child or adolescent populations. We describe a case of total bony ankylosis of the elbow secondary to heterotopic ossification, in a 14-year-old female. Total ankylosis of the elbow at 45 degrees of flexion was noted 6 months postsurgery, and complete surgical excision of the heterotopic mass was performed. After an additional one-time dose of radiation therapy and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug medication, full range of motion was obtained without any recurrence or other complications, up to the last follow-up of 30 months.

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Non genetic factors affecting rabbit reproduction in Algeria

World Rabbit Science ◽

10.4995/wrs.2002.482 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 103-109 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

S. Belhadi ◽

M. Boukir ◽

L. Amriou

Keyword(s):

Litter Size ◽

Environmental Variability ◽

Physiological State ◽

Reproductive Traits ◽

Favourable Effect ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Parity Effect ◽

Female Total ◽

Reproductive Life ◽

Lactating Females

Environmental variability of reproductive traits has been investigated on a pool of 51 does of different origin in a rabbit breeding unit in Tizi Ouzou region. The objective was to estimate the effects of different factors such as kindling season, parity, physiological state of does, and number born alive on characters such as acceptation rate, conception and kindling rate by female, total born alive, stillborn, litter size at weaning, pre-weaning and post-weaning mortality and weekly litter weights from birth to weaning. Mean bunny weight at birth, at weaning and 70 days of age, litter weight at 70 days of age and total litter gain during lactation have also been considered. Results show that kindling season affects only litter size at weaning with favourable effect of autumn ad spring (7.8 vs 6.6). Highest mean weights at birth are recorded in autumn (16.2 g more than others) and highest litter weights at weaning during the three seasons other than summer (700 g more). The highest mean weight at 70 days is obtained in winter (1.9 Kg). For parity effect, we have recorded the greatest conception and kindling rates at the beginning of reproductive life (98.7 and 96.03% respectively). Other performances did not vary according to this factor. Lactating females at mating had the same acceptation, conception and kindling rate and similar litter sizes as no lactating; however, superior values were obtained for non lactating does for litter size. Moreover, differences due to effect of number born alive on weekly mean weights were significant. However, this effect fades down at 70 days of age.

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