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Corrigendum to "Seroprevalence of Dengue IgG Antibodies among Healthy Adult Population in Lahore, Pakistan". 巴基斯坦拉合尔健康成年人登革热 IgG 抗体血清流行率 "的更正。

International Scholarly Research Notices Pub Date : 2017-11-22 eCollection Date: 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2017/6138754

Shahid Mahmood, Hibbah Nabeel, Saadia Hafeez, Urooj Zahra, Hammad Nazeer

引用次数: 0

Sirolimus Ointment for Facial Angiofibromas in Individuals with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. 西罗莫司软膏治疗结节性硬化症患者面部血管纤维瘤。

International Scholarly Research Notices Pub Date : 2017-11-15 eCollection Date: 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2017/8404378

S Amin, A Lux, A Khan, F O'Callaghan

{"title":"Sirolimus Ointment for Facial Angiofibromas in Individuals with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.","authors":"S Amin, A Lux, A Khan, F O'Callaghan","doi":"10.1155/2017/8404378","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8404378","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Facial angiofibromas affect most patients with tuberous sclerosis complex. They tend to progress, can cause recurrent bleeding and facial disfigurement, and have significant psychological effects. We reviewed the effectiveness and safety of topical sirolimus ointment 0.1%. We also assessed the effect of treatment on quality of life. Methods. We report our experience in using sirolimus ointment in 14 patients with TSC (9 children and 5 adults). The impact of sirolimus ointment was monitored with digital photography, dermatological review using a validated Facial Angiofibroma Severity Index (FASI), and quality of life assessments using the questionnaires PedsQL for children and SF36 for adults. Results. The FASI scores were improved in 12/14 cases after six months' treatment, and improvement was more likely in children (median FASI scores of improvement after treatment were 3 points for children and 1 for adults). Proxy-reported PedsQL scores for the total psychosocial domain improved significantly in the children in the cohort with treatment. Conclusions. Sirolimus ointment 0.1% administered once a day was effective in treating facial angiofibromas. It appears to be safe and well tolerated and to have a positive impact on patients' quality of life. It appeared to be most beneficial when started in childhood.","PeriodicalId":14433,"journal":{"name":"International Scholarly Research Notices","volume":"2017 ","pages":"8404378"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/8404378","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35681922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 15

Barriers to Diet and Exercise among Nepalese Type 2 Diabetic Patients. 尼泊尔2型糖尿病患者饮食和运动障碍

International Scholarly Research Notices Pub Date : 2017-11-14 eCollection Date: 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2017/1273084

Saruna Ghimire

{"title":"Barriers to Diet and Exercise among Nepalese Type 2 Diabetic Patients.","authors":"Saruna Ghimire","doi":"10.1155/2017/1273084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/1273084","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to identify the modifiable barriers encountered by type 2 diabetic patients in Nepal to achieving their recommended dietary and exercise advice. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 197 type 2 diabetic patients, attending a diabetic clinic. Binary logistic regression models were used to identify perceived barriers. About 41% and 46% of the participants were noncompliant to diet and exercise advice, respectively; only 35.5% the participants were compliant to both. Perceived social acceptability (OR = 0.14; 95% CI: 0.03-0.58) and reminder to action (OR = 2.77; 95% CI: 1.38-5.53) were associated with noncompliance to diet. Most of the barriers to diet were related to taste, feast and festivals, lack of knowledge, and availability of healthy options. Self-efficacy (OR = 0.09; 95% CI: 0.02-0.34) and social acceptability (OR = 0.12; 95% CI: 0.04-0.34) were significant predictors of noncompliance to exercise. The supportive role of children and spouse and the opposing role of friends and relatives were important for compliance to both. A misconception on diabetes severity, effectiveness of healthy lifestyle, and exercise timing was prevalent among the study participants. Addressing the modifiable barriers identified in this study is essential for successful diabetes management in Nepal.","PeriodicalId":14433,"journal":{"name":"International Scholarly Research Notices","volume":"2017 ","pages":"1273084"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/1273084","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35750895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 40

The In Vivo Dynamics of HIV Infection with the Influence of Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Cells. 细胞毒性T淋巴细胞对HIV感染的体内动态影响。

International Scholarly Research Notices Pub Date : 2017-11-14 eCollection Date: 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2017/2124789

Purity Ngina, Rachel Waema Mbogo, Livingstone S Luboobi

{"title":"The In Vivo Dynamics of HIV Infection with the Influence of Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Cells.","authors":"Purity Ngina, Rachel Waema Mbogo, Livingstone S Luboobi","doi":"10.1155/2017/2124789","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/2124789","url":null,"abstract":"The in vivo dynamics of HIV infection, the infection mechanism, the cell types infected, and the role played by the cytotoxic cells are poorly understood. This paper uses mathematical modelling as a tool to investigate and analyze the immune system dynamics in the presence of HIV infection. We formulate a six-dimensional model of nonlinear ordinary differential equations derived from known biological interaction mechanisms between the immune cells and the HIV virions. The existence and uniqueness as well as positivity and boundedness of the solutions to the differential equations are proved. Furthermore, the disease-free reproduction number is derived and the local asymptotic stability of the model investigated. In addition, numerical analysis is carried out to illustrate the importance of having R0 < 1. Lastly, the biological dynamics of HIV in vivo infection are graphically represented. The results indicate that, at acute infection, the cytotoxic T-cells play a paramount role in reducing HIV viral replication. In addition, the results emphasize the importance of developing controls, interventions, and management policies that when implemented would lead to viral suppression during acute infection.","PeriodicalId":14433,"journal":{"name":"International Scholarly Research Notices","volume":"2017 ","pages":"2124789"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/2124789","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35750896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3

The Severity of Retinopathy in the Extremely Premature Infants. 极早产儿视网膜病变的严重程度。

International Scholarly Research Notices Pub Date : 2017-10-18 eCollection Date: 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2017/4781279

Alexandra Trivli, Maria Polychronaki, Charoula Matalliotaki, Michail Papadimas, Athina E Patelarou, Niki Dermitzaki, Michail Matalliotakis

{"title":"The Severity of Retinopathy in the Extremely Premature Infants.","authors":"Alexandra Trivli, Maria Polychronaki, Charoula Matalliotaki, Michail Papadimas, Athina E Patelarou, Niki Dermitzaki, Michail Matalliotakis","doi":"10.1155/2017/4781279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/4781279","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: We aimed to investigate the incidence and the severity of retinopathy of extremely premature infants and to evaluate the risk factors and outcome of the cases.Materials and methods: Out of 200 premature births, we retrospectively reviewed 9 cases that developed ROP. We excluded cases where ROP developed in newborns > 30 weeks of gestational age and cases where medical notes were unavailable or incomplete. Topical drops of cyclopentolate 1% and phenylephrine 5% were instilled and fundoscopy was performed using a direct ophthalmoscope.Results: The incidence of ROP was 4.5% in the 9-year period. The infants were divided into two groups. Group 1 included premature infants ≤27 weeks of age and Group 2 included those >27 weeks but ≤ 30 weeks of age. We found that the infants of Group 1 showed advanced stages of ROP in comparison to Group 2. Out of 18 eyes, 11 eyes had stage 3 ROP and they were all found in Group 1 (100% of cases).Conclusion: The severity of ROP was associated with earlier gestational age, lower birth weight, and oxygen supplementation. Constant cooperation between physicians and nursing staff is necessary to avoid undetected cases and further prevent ROP related blindness.","PeriodicalId":14433,"journal":{"name":"International Scholarly Research Notices","volume":"2017 ","pages":"4781279"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/4781279","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35289412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 4

Corrigendum to "Utilization of Preventive Measures for Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis among Veterans with Inflammatory Bowel Disease". “炎性肠病退伍军人糖皮质激素所致骨质疏松预防措施的应用”的勘误表。

International Scholarly Research Notices Pub Date : 2017-09-18 eCollection Date: 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2017/2365840

Aikaterini Thanou, Tauseef Ali, Omar Haq, Sindhu Kaitha, Jordan Morton, Stavros Stavrakis, Mary Beth Humphrey

引用次数: 0

Study on Strength Behavior of Organic Soil Stabilized with Fly Ash. 粉煤灰稳定有机土强度特性研究。

International Scholarly Research Notices Pub Date : 2017-09-11 eCollection Date: 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2017/5786541

Bayshakhi Deb Nath, Md Keramat Ali Molla, Grytan Sarkar

{"title":"Study on Strength Behavior of Organic Soil Stabilized with Fly Ash.","authors":"Bayshakhi Deb Nath, Md Keramat Ali Molla, Grytan Sarkar","doi":"10.1155/2017/5786541","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/5786541","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of fly ash on the consistency, compactness, acidic properties, and strength of organic soil. The presence of organic content in the soil has detrimental impacts on the physical and strength behavior of soil. To investigate the effectiveness of fly ash in the stabilization of organic soil, two types of fly ashes (Type I and Type II) at different percentages were used. It is found that fly ash significantly reduces the plasticity index of the organic soil, whereas the liquid and plastic limits increase. The dry density of the fly ash-soil mixture increases significantly, while the water requirement reduces due to the addition of fly ash. The increase of dry density compromises higher strength. The increase of qu with the increase of fly ash content is mainly due to the pozzolanic reaction of fly ash, although the reduction in water content results from the addition of dry fly ash solid. Moreover, Type I fly ash contributes a higher value of qu compared to Type II fly ash. This is attributed to the characteristics of fly ash including CaO and CaO/SiO2 ratio.","PeriodicalId":14433,"journal":{"name":"International Scholarly Research Notices","volume":"2017 ","pages":"5786541"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/5786541","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35557643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 59

Physicochemical Characterization and Polyphenolic Content of Beninese Honeys. 贝宁蜂蜜的理化特性和多酚含量

International Scholarly Research Notices Pub Date : 2017-09-07 eCollection Date: 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2017/6571089

Sênan Christa Lokossou, Fidèle Paul Tchobo, Hounnankpon Yédomonhan, Mohamed Mansourou Soumanou

{"title":"Physicochemical Characterization and Polyphenolic Content of Beninese Honeys.","authors":"Sênan Christa Lokossou, Fidèle Paul Tchobo, Hounnankpon Yédomonhan, Mohamed Mansourou Soumanou","doi":"10.1155/2017/6571089","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2017/6571089","url":null,"abstract":"The physicochemical and phytochemical analyses of honeys (n = 50) from Sudanese, Sudano-Guinean, and Guinean areas of Benin were investigated. Results showed that dark amber is the dominant color. Moisture content ranged from 15.50% to 23.50%, and 72% of honeys respected the Codex Alimentarius recommendation. pH varied between 2.87 and 6.15, and free acidity ranged from 9.00 to 39.00 meq/kg. Electrical conductivity varied from 0.37 to 1.43 mS/cm. The content in fructose varied from 21.67% to 94.21%, and proline content ranged between 306.31 and 1187.93 mg/kg. All physicochemical characteristics varied with the areas. A negative correlation was found between pH and moisture content (r = -0.55; p < 0.01). A positive correlation was established between pH and conductivity (r = 0.79; p < 0.01) and between proline and color (r = 0.44; p < 0.01). Total phenolic content varied between 55.97 and 224.99 mg GAE/100 g, and flavonoid content ranged between 1.43 and 29.81 mg CAE/100 g. Flavonoid was positively correlated with color (r = 0.78; p < 0.01) and proline (r = 0.47; p < 0.01). Tukey's test revealed differences between total phenolic and flavonoid contents of honeys from five areas (p < 0.01). In general, Sudanese and Sudano-Guinean honeys showed potential toward therapeutic applications because of their high phenolic contents.","PeriodicalId":14433,"journal":{"name":"International Scholarly Research Notices","volume":"2017 ","pages":"6571089"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5610867/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35649164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

Contraceptive Methods Accessed in Volta Region, Ghana, 2009-2014. 2009-2014年加纳Volta地区获得的避孕方法

International Scholarly Research Notices Pub Date : 2017-09-07 eCollection Date: 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2017/7257042

Himiede W Wilson, Donne K Ameme, Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi

{"title":"Contraceptive Methods Accessed in Volta Region, Ghana, 2009-2014.","authors":"Himiede W Wilson, Donne K Ameme, Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi","doi":"10.1155/2017/7257042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/7257042","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: In 2016, Volta Region was one of the two regions in Ghana that recorded a high prevalence of teenage pregnancy, accounting for 15.5% of all adolescent pregnancies in the country. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of contraceptive methods accessed by person, place, and time in Volta Region, Ghana, 2009-2014.Method: We carried out a secondary analysis of contraceptive use data derived from the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS) 2 for Volta Region, between 2009 and 2014. We calculated proportions and described trends.Results: Over the five-year period, there were 673,409 (75.0%) acceptors of family planning out of a total 897, 645 males and females of reproductive age. The proportion of family planning acceptors increased gradually from 18% in 2009 to 23% in 2014. Contraceptive methods were most commonly accessed by male and female between 20 and 29 years. The most common methods of contraceptives accessed were injectables among females accounting for about 70% and condoms accounting for over 90% among males.Conclusion: All the districts in Volta Region did not access contraceptives adequately. The Volta Regional Health Directorate should encourage and support research to ascertain factors influencing uptake of contraceptive methods in all the districts.","PeriodicalId":14433,"journal":{"name":"International Scholarly Research Notices","volume":"2017 ","pages":"7257042"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/7257042","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35649165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 11

Diversity of Aerobic Bacteria Isolated from Oral and Cloacal Cavities from Free-Living Snakes Species in Costa Rica Rainforest. 哥斯达黎加热带雨林中自由生活的蛇类口腔和阴道腔中分离的需氧细菌的多样性。

International Scholarly Research Notices Pub Date : 2017-08-20 eCollection Date: 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2017/8934285

Allan Artavia-León, Ariel Romero-Guerrero, Carolina Sancho-Blanco, Norman Rojas, Rodolfo Umaña-Castro

{"title":"Diversity of Aerobic Bacteria Isolated from Oral and Cloacal Cavities from Free-Living Snakes Species in Costa Rica Rainforest.","authors":"Allan Artavia-León, Ariel Romero-Guerrero, Carolina Sancho-Blanco, Norman Rojas, Rodolfo Umaña-Castro","doi":"10.1155/2017/8934285","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8934285","url":null,"abstract":"Costa Rica has a significant number of snakebites per year and bacterial infections are often complications in these animal bites. Hereby, this study aims to identify, characterize, and report the diversity of the bacterial community in the oral and cloacal cavities of venomous and nonvenomous snakes found in wildlife in Costa Rica. The snakes where captured by casual encounter search between August and November of 2014 in the Quebrada González sector, in Braulio Carrillo National Park. A total of 120 swabs, oral and cloacal, were taken from 16 individuals of the Viperidae and Colubridae families. Samples were cultured on four different media at room temperature. Once isolated in pure culture, colonies were identified with the VITEK® 2C platform (bioMérieux). In order to test the identification provided on environmental isolates, molecular analyses were conducted on 27 isolates of different bacterial species. Specific 16S rDNA PCR-mediated amplification for bacterial taxonomy was performed, then sequenced, and compared with sequences of Ribosomal Database Project (RDP). From 90 bacterial isolates, 40 different bacterial species were identified from both oral and cloacal swabs. These results indicate the diversity of opportunistic pathogens present and their potential to generate infections and zoonosis in humans.","PeriodicalId":14433,"journal":{"name":"International Scholarly Research Notices","volume":"2017 ","pages":"8934285"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/8934285","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35515520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 15