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Diagnostic Evaluation of Urinary Angiogenin (ANG)and Clusterin (CLU) as Biomarker for Bladder Cancer
No full textBladder carcinoma is an important worldwide health problem. Both cystoscopy and urine cytology used in detecting bladder cancer suffer from drawbacks where cystos- copy is an invasive method and urine cytology shows low sensitivity in low grade tumors. This study validates easier and less time-consuming techniques to evaluate the value of com- bined use of angiogenin and clusterin in comparison and combination with voided urine cytology in the detection of bladder cancer patients. This study includes malignant (blad- der cancer patients, n=50), benign (n=20) and healthy (n=20) groups. The studied groups were subjected to cystoscopic examination, detection of bilharzial antibodies, urine cytolo- gy, and estimation of urinary angiogenin and clusterin by ELISA. The overall sensitivity and specificity were 66 and 75 % for angiogenin, 70 and 82.5 % for clusterin and 46 and 80 % for voided urine cytology. Combined sensitivity of voided urine cytology with the two studied biomarkers was 88 % which is higher than the combined sensitivity of both markers alone (82 %) and that of the cytology with each marker (76 and 80 %) for angiogenin and clusterin respective- ly. In conclusion, combined use of the cytology with the studied biomarkers can improve the sensitivity for detecting bladder cancer, and may be very useful in monitoring the effectiveness of antiangiogenic and apoptotic therapies in bladder cancer
The human microbiota and microbiome / edited by Julian R. Marchesi, Cardiff University, Cardiff.
No full textpharmacy bookfair2016Includes bibliographical references and index.ix, 197 pages
Intrusion detection networks : a key to collaborative security / Carol Fung and Raouf Boutaba.
No full textcomputer bookfair2015Includes bibliographical references and index.xxii, 239 pages
Physics-Based Spectral Sharpening Through Filter-Chart Calibration
No full textThe spectral overlap of color-sampling filters increases errors when using a diagonal matrix transform, for color correction and reduces color distinction. Spec- tral sharpening is a transformation of colors that was introduced to reduce color-constancy errors when the colors are collected through spectrally overlapping fil- ters. The earlier color-constancy methods improved color precision when the illuminant color is changed, but they overlooked the color distinction. In this article, we intro- duce a new spectral sharpening technique that has a good compromise of color precision and distinction, based on real physical constraints. The spectral overlap is measured through observing a gray reference chart with a set of real and spectrally disjoint filters selected by the user. The new sharpening method enables to sharpen colors obtained by a sensor without knowing the camera response functions. Experiments with real images showed that the colors sharpened by the new method have good levels of color precision and distinction as well. The color-constancy performance is compared with the data-based sharpening method in terms of both preci- sion and distinction.
Analytical chemistry.
No full textIncludes index.pharmacy bookfair2015xxii, 826 pages:"The 7th Edition of Gary Christian's Analytical Chemistry focuses on more in-depth coverage and information about Quantitative Analysis (aka Analytical Chemistry) and related fields. The content builds upon previous editions with more enhanced content that deals with principles and techniques of quantitative analysis with more examples of analytical techniques drawn from areas such as clinical chemistry, life sciences, air and water pollution, and industrial analyses"-
Radiographic Assessment of Different Attachment System in Kennedy Class I Lower Partially Edentulous Ridges With Anterior Modification Space
No full textAim: This research was carried out to evaluate different attachment systems in cases of distal extension partial denture with anterior modification area regarding the crestal bone level changes of the principal abutments.Materials & Methods: Twenty patients exhibiting Kennedy Class 1 lower edentulous ridges with anterior modification space with bilateral canines, and first or second premolars the standing abutments were selected. Patients were divided into 2 equal groups. Group one, partial denture retained by anterior splint bar with short distal cantilever extension was constructed, while for group two partial denture retained by extracoronal resilient attachments was constructed. Follow up visits were scheduled at time of denture insertion, six, twelve and eighteen months after denture insertion. Crestal bone level changes were assessed using intra-oral radiographs taken with the standardized long cone paralleling technique. Results: This study showed that there was a statistically significant increase in crestal bone height loss around the principal abutments in both groups. For both groups, statistically significant difference was found comparing the amount of marginal bone loss at the anterior abutments, where group 1 showed less bone resorption from insertion to 18 months in comparison to group 2. Conclusion: Anterior splint bar with short distal cantilever should be considered as a treatment option in cases exhibiting Kennedy class 1 edentulous ridges with anterior modification space
Profiles of drug substances, excipients, and related methodology / Harry G. Brittain.
No full textIncludes index.pharmacy bookfair2016v. :Volumes in this widely revered series present comprehensive reviews of drug substances and additional materials, with critical review chapters that summarize information related to the characterization of drug substances and excipients. This organizational structure meets the needs of the pharmaceutical community and allows for the development of a timely vehicle for publishing review materials on this topic. The scope of the Profiles series encompasses review articles and database compilations that fall within one of the following six broad categories: Physical profiles of drug substances and excipients; Analytical profiles of drug substances and excipients; Drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic profiles of drug substances and excipients; Methodology related to the characterization of drug substances and excipients; Methods of chemical synthesis; and Reviews of the uses and applications for individual drug substances, classes of drug substances, or excipients
Virtual Reality Based on Training Environment in a Cement Plant
No full textThe industrial Process became more complicated, to the extent that it is not easy for the individual not only to understand quickly what is required from him, but also to deal with heavy industries such as steel, aluminum industry, mineral exploration and the work in the nuclear power stations. The same weakness in Cement Industry, which is the topic of this paper. Therefore finding the solution is the only way that enables the individual to reach fast understanding and to make experiments on an environment similar to the reality not only to prove concepts but avoid risks as well. Here the Virtual Reality (VR) found its way to penetrate these fields in spite of the difficulties that VR confronted
Name reactions : a collection of detailed mechanisms and synthetic applications / Jie Jack Li.
No full textpharmacy bookfair2016Includes bibliographical references and index.xxii, 681 p. :In this fifth edition the author has added twenty-seven new name reactions to reflect the recent advances in organic chemistry. Each reaction is delineated by its detailed step-by-step, electron-pushing mechanism and supplemented with the original and the latest references, especially from review articles.-- Source other than Library of Congress
Clinical Outcome of Immediate Non Functional Loaded Implants, Immediate versus Delayed Immediate Implantation
No full textTo evaluate the sucess rate of immediate non functional loaded implants used into fresh extraction sites (immediate post extraction implantation) and into healed extraction sites (delayed immediate post extraction implantation) (early implantation). Material and Methods: The present study was conducted on 13 patients, six of them underwent immediate post extraction implantatio