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Morphohistometrical study for prevntriculus in pre and post-hatching broiler chicks
Get PDFThe present work is designed for morphological and histological study to evaluate the development and growth of the proventriculus of pre-hatching and post-hatching chicks Ross 308 of the proventriculus in the 11th, 15th days of pre-hatching, and 7th, 14th days of post-hatching of broiler chicks Ross 308, the avian stomach has two chambers. The first chamber is known as the proventriculus (glandular), and it is where gastric juices are produced.The second chamber is a mechanical part known as the ventriculus or gizzard. and was undertaken on 60 chick embryos obtained from incubated broiler chick eggs Ross 308 (Gallus gallus domesticus) 30 chick embryos were collected at stage 37 (Hamburger and Hamilton, 1951) Hand H (11 days of pre-hatch ) and 30 chick embryos were collected( H and H) at stage 41 (15 days of pre-hatch). 60 chicks were collected at 7 days and 14 days post-hatching. The proventriculus color, shape, and position had been revealed by a morphological study. The length, width, and weight total of the proventriculus were progressively increased to use Electronic Vernia and electronic balance. Chicks of proventriculus were formed from four tunics in this histological study: tunica mucosa, tunica submucosa, tunica muscularis, and tunica serosa. 
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antimicrobial resistance at Dr. Soetomo Academic Hospital of Surabaya
Get PDFThe coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic promote antibiotic resistance in bacteria due to overuse of antibiotics, and inhibit the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria due to numerous transmission control methods. The research is observational analytic with retrospective approach, aims to compare microorganism profile data, prevalence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms, and susceptibility patterns in patients treated at Dr. Soetomo Surabaya Hospital before and during the pandemic. The most species isolated before the pandemic: E. coli, K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, S. aureus, A. baumannii, and Candida spp. The prevalence of multidrug resistant microorganisms before the pandemic: MRSA 28.4%, VRSA 3.57%, VRE 15.41%, ESBL 49.5% and carbapenem resistant 20.56%. The most species isolated during the pandemic: K. pneumoniae, E. coli, Candida spp, P. aeruginosa, A. baumannii, and S. aureus. Prevalence of multidrug resistant microorganisms during the pandemic: MRSA 29.3%, VRSA 1.5%, VRE 21.05%, ESBL 48.82% and carbapenem resistant 25.97%. The microorganism profiles are different before and during the pandemic, significant decrease in the prevalence of E. coli and S. aureus, significant increase in Candida spp. and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, particularly E. coli, E. cloacae, and Citrobacter spp, and significant alterations of susceptibility patterns in S. aureus, K. pneumoniae, E. coli, A. baumannii, and P. aeruginosa
Health and nutritional performance of young common carp Cyprinus carpio L. feeding diets with added bakery yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Get PDFThe current research was carried out to investigate the health and nutritional efficiency of the using bakery yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a dietary additive at rates of 0.5, 1 and 1.5% and observe the extent of its affect on the growth of common carp Cyprinus carpio fingerlings by following the parameters of growth, feeding efficiency and feed conversion rate. The results showed that T3 in total weight gain ratios of 232.12g/fish was significantly different from other treatments T0, T1 and T2 with no significant difference between them. The daily weight gain of T3 was 3.22g/fish with significant difference from the rest of the treatments which were 2.15, 2.39 and 2.26 for T0, T1 and T2, respectively, T3 by 175.75% with no significant difference between T0, T1 and T2. Growth rate results showed two higher values; 5.27% in T3 and lower in T0 with no significant difference (0.05<P) between T0, T1 and T2, respectively. The best result for feed conversion rate was shown by T3 at 1.79 with a significant difference with T0. The higher value of feed conversion efficiency was 55.97% in T3, with no significant difference in all treatments in the amount of protein intake. 
A study regarding the interrelation between subclinical hypothyroidism & insulin resistance among PCOS women
Get PDFBackground: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder (5-10%) in women of reproductive age. It is characterized by clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism, menstrual irregularities, infertility and metabolic syndrome. Hypothyroidism is more common in PCOS. Subclinical hypothyroidism may aggravate insulin resistance. Objective: To find any relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and Insulin resistance in PCOS patients. Materials and Methods: Study Design: A hospital based cross sectional study, Study Subjects: PCOS cases fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria, SAMPLE SIZE: 100 PCOS cases attending to Gynaecology OPD, Study Setting: Gynaecology OPD of a Medical College hospital, Study Duration: January 2015 to August 2016. This included all PCOS patients, who had the criteria of Rotterdam for PCOS. Clinical examination, height, weight, BMI and lab data were measured including thyroid hormone and biochemical profile. Data were analysed by SPSS software version 21. Results: Out of 100 study subjects 52 were Euthyroid (TSH < 5) and 48 were SCH (TSH ≥ 5). Fasting serum Insulin, and HOMA IR were significantly elevated in SCH group compared to Euthyroid group (p = < 0.05.)
Botanical, chemical and pharmacological review of phaseolus vulgaris L. (common bean): An ayurvedic medicinal plant
Get PDFHerbs that have curative properties have been used for a very long time in the practise of traditional medicine. The French bean, scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris Linn, is an excellent choice for a meal that's high in both carbohydrates and protein. This plant has a variety of different components, including sugars, proteins, saponins, tannins, and phenolic acid. Phaseolus vulgaris Linn. also has Anti-obesity and anti-urolithiatic properties. In this paper, the phytochemistry and pharmacological characteristics of Phaseolus vulgaris Linn. known as common bean, is summarised. The plant may also be explored further for its numerous pharmacological properties owing to the extensive range of chemical components it contains, the fact that it is a food crop, and the fact that it is used for natural medicinal purposes. In this work, an effort has been made to present available current status on pharmacology, photochemistry, and botany of the plant. The article also explains the environment in which the plant thrives. All of the data were discovered via searches conducted at the library as well as on Google scholar, PubMed, SciFinder, and Scirus
Relation between fragmented QRS complex and severity of coronary artery disease evaluated by SYNTAX score
Get PDFBackground: CAD is a CVD that is the main reason for mortality worldwide. CAD is an inflammatory atherosclerotic disorder characterised by stable or unstable angina, sudden cardiac death or MI. Objective: Measuring the relationship between fQRS complex and CAD severity in CA cases. Patients and Methods: This research was conducted on 120 cases that performed coronary catheterization and with developed CAD. All cases underwent clinical examination, and 12-lead ECG. CA was performed using Philips machine under local anesthesia using seldinger technique. Results: Our findings revealed highly significant correlation between prevalence of fQRS and SYNTAX score. There was statistically significant increased Syntax score in patients Inf. Notched R when compared Syntax score of patients without spikes in Inf. Notched R, statistically significant increased Syntax score in cases with non-Inf. Notched R when compared Syntax score of patients without non-Inf. Notched R statistically significant increased Syntax score in patients with Inf. Notched S compared with patients without Inf. Notched S. There was highly significant difference between prevalence of fQRS on admission and after PCI. Conclusion: fQRS complex is a simply assessed, noninvasive ECG parameter that predict the occurrence of significant CAD and validation of fQRS as Surveillance tool for CAD
Review literature of osteoarthritis epidemiology in females
Get PDFThe scope of this research project allows for the investigation of osteoarthritis risk factors on an individual as well as a joint level. Osteoarthritis is affecting a growing number of people all over the world, and this condition has a substantial negative impact on the quality of life that these individuals lead. The initiation or development of osteoarthritis in people is associated to many factors, including ageing, gender, socioeconomic status, family history, and obesity, among others. Injury and the stresses placed on joints in the workplace both have a role in the progression of osteoarthritis. Regular physical exercise of a moderate intensity does not seem to raise the risk of osteoarthritis. According to more recent or expanding studies, the early stages of osteoarthritis may be brought on by structural damage, vitamin deficiencies, and differences in the length of the limbs. It is likely that we may not know all there is to know regarding the beginning and progression of osteoarthritis. This is a possibility. The good news is that the chances of developing osteoarthritis due to joint injuries and obesity may be mitigated, and in some cases completely eliminated
Evaluation of performance quality and safety measures in medical laboratories within the health sector under the corona pandemic
Get PDFBackground: Historically, laboratories in many developing countries have suffered from inadequate facilities, low financing, and a scarcity of competent employees. Misdiagnosis occurs as a result of a lack of access to proper laboratory services, resulting in worse patient care, increased expenditures, and the continued transmission of infectious illnesses. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted at 3 hospitals, 19 PHCCs distributed in 5 sectors, and 1 Public Health Laboratory randomly selected (By using a Multistage random sampling method) in Muthanna governorate. The period of study starting on 1st December 2021 – 31 March 2021. Results: In this study, the overall assessment of the health institutions according to the main domains, the study found that the highest assessment score was for the Public health laboratory at 1.807 with a good level, while the lowest assessment score was for AL-warkaa hospital at 1.547 with acceptable level. As for the overall assessment for all the main domains were acceptable with a mean score of 1.67. Conclusions: The overall evaluation of quality indicators in laboratories in all health institutions studied was acceptable to some extent. 
The effect of blended learning of the maternity course on academic student's achievements and satisfaction
Get PDFBackground: Blended learning is an advanced model that encompasses the advantages of both traditional teaching in the classroom, Information and Communication Technology supported learning. Blended learning requires rigorous efforts, right attitude, handsome budget and highly motivated teachers and students for its successful implementation. Aim: To assess the nursing students' achievements and satisfaction toward blended learning. Design: A descriptive study design. Setting: Faculty of nursing, Fayoum University. Sample: Convenience sample of 170 nursing student at third level maternity department. Tools: three tools were used to collect study data, structured interviewing questionnaire, Academic achievement form and Student Satisfaction questionnaire. Results: More than half of studied students were female, more than three quarter of them uses smart phones, more than half of students have high achievement score is excellent, majority of students were satisfied with blended learning. There were highly statistically significant between total satisfaction, total achievement and statistically significant between demographic characteristics, achievement and satisfaction. Conclusion: more than half of students with high total achievement score are excellent, about sixty percent were satisfied toward blended learning, and also, there is highly statistically significant between total satisfaction and total achievement. Recommendation: Involve blended learning as alternative plan at the time of crisis. 
An analytical review on schizophrenia pharmaceutical treatment along with intelligent retrieval
Get PDFSuicidal thoughts, higher use of resources like hospitalisation and related costs, and clinical deterioration may occur if schizophrenia patients fail to adhere to their drug regimens, according to a new study. We are analysing data from clinical trials of therapy that aim to boost the proportion of patients with schizophrenia who adhere to their medication. Nonadherence to therapy is a problem that affects both patients and healthcare providers. Behavioral treatment, long acting injectables (LAI), and antipsychotics based on methamphetamine LAI technology are a few examples. Only a small number of smartphone applications, such as medicine monitors and voice assistants, have been integrated with AI. The inclusion of clinically relevant samples in randomised, controlled, and blinded studies is necessary to measure not just adherence but also clinically important and long-lasting treatment outcomes for schizophrenia patients