New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 2最新文献

Ensuring Sustainability in Financing Cross-border Infrastructure Investments 确保跨境基础设施投资融资的可持续性

New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 2 Pub Date : 2021-08-24 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nvst/v2/12069d

Jyoti Bisbey, Lili Li, Qingyang Gu, Ching-Yuan Chu

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Application of a Rapid Micro-calorimetry Coupling Method in Quality and Integrity Control of Probiotic-Based Products 快速微量热耦合法在益生菌产品质量和完整性控制中的应用

New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 2 Pub Date : 2021-08-24 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nvst/v2/1881c

H. Razafindralambo

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Study on Procalcitonin as a Prognostic Indicator and as an Early Biomarker in Grading of Sepsis 降钙素原作为脓毒症的预后指标和早期生物标志物的研究

New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 2 Pub Date : 2021-08-24 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nvst/v2/4228f

C. G. Chivate, Gajanaan Belwalkar, R. Patil, Jayashree C. Awalekar, S. S. Kumbhar, Shubhaangi V. Deshmukh

{"title":"Study on Procalcitonin as a Prognostic Indicator and as an Early Biomarker in Grading of Sepsis","authors":"C. G. Chivate, Gajanaan Belwalkar, R. Patil, Jayashree C. Awalekar, S. S. Kumbhar, Shubhaangi V. Deshmukh","doi":"10.9734/bpi/nvst/v2/4228f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nvst/v2/4228f","url":null,"abstract":"Aims and Objectives: To investigate the pattern of PCT elevation in sepsis.To see if PCT rises earlier in severe infections than other sepsis indicators. To see if PCT levels may be used to grade sepsis severity. To examine if the rise and fall of PCT levels has any bearing on prognosis. Introduction: PCT is a very good biomarker of sepsis. PCT (Procalcitonin) is a new biomarker that is being utilised to diagnose and grade bacterial sepsis all over the world.PCT distinguishes between infectious and non-infectious disorders and aids in sepsis and septic shock prognosis. \u0000Materials and Methods: The study included 100 patients admitted to medical or surgical departments. The PCT was calculated, as well as other sepsis markers, and the results were compared. The severity of sepsis was graded based on clinical criteria as well as PCT levels. \u0000Observations: PCT values associated well with the degree of sepsis in the entire sample, with a median of 8.89 ng/ml. Normal PCT levels were detected in 24 patients, while very high PCT values were noted in 4 patients.PCT levels more than 7 ng/ml were linked to a higher risk of death. When compared to Gram positive sepsis, Gram negative sepsis showed higher PCT values. Consistently rising PCT readings suggested that sepsis severity was greater, as well as a high fatality rate in this class. \u0000Conclusions: PCT is a sepsis biomarker that can be detected early.In severe sepsis, PCT can be utilised as a prognostic indicator.PCT is an excellent measure for grading sepsis and other clinical characteristics.","PeriodicalId":192378,"journal":{"name":"New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 2","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134024109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A Brief Study on Tin in the Old Russian Lead Glass 古俄罗斯铅玻璃中锡的初步研究

New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 2 Pub Date : 2021-08-24 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nvst/v2/4088f

A. Egorkov

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Strategic Communication for Bandung Smart City in Globalization Digital Era 全球化数字时代万隆智慧城市战略传播

New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 2 Pub Date : 2021-08-24 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nvst/v2/11982d

D. Darmawan, E. Suryadi

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Study on Physical Growth in Urban and Rural School Children from 5 to 13 Years of Age: A Comparative approach 5 ~ 13岁城乡学龄儿童体质发育的比较研究

New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 2 Pub Date : 2021-08-24 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nvst/v2/12919d

S. Kolekar, S. Sawant

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Energy, Exergy, Economic, Environmental and Computational fluid Dynamics (CFD) Assessment of a Very Small Incinerator Combined with a Heating System: An Advanced Study 小型焚化炉结合加热系统的能源、能源、经济、环境和计算流体动力学(CFD)评估:一项进展研究

New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 2 Pub Date : 2021-08-24 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nvst/v2/12154d

Nattaporn Chaiyat, Chaithawat Kaewmueang

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Study on How to Established National Occupational Health and Safety at Institute in Saudi Arabia 沙特阿拉伯学院如何建立国家职业健康与安全研究

New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 2 Pub Date : 2021-08-24 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nvst/v2/11721d

M. Almasoud

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Studies on Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Some Derivatives of Tributyltin (IV) of Salicylic Acid 水杨酸三丁基锡衍生物抑菌抑菌活性研究

New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 2 Pub Date : 2021-08-24 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nvst/v2/3899f

P. Mittal

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Radio Consumption and Perception 无线电消费和感知

New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 2 Pub Date : 2021-08-24 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nvst/v2/4125f

Yerodin L. Carrington

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