Kharitonov Sergei A, and Nicholson Andrew G, and Wilson Nicola M, and Payne Donald NR, and Zacharasiewicz Angela, and Lex Christiane, and Barnes Peter J, and Bush Andrew

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It has been suggested that cysteinyl leukotrienes (cysLTs) play an important role in airway remodeling. Previous reports have indicated that cysLTs augment human airway smooth muscle cell proliferation. Recently, cysLTs have been measured in exhaled breath condensate (EBC). The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between cysLTs in EBC and another marker of airway remodeling, reticular basement membrane (RBM) thickening, in endobronchial biopsie...

Upshur Ross EG, and Tracy C Shawn, and Stefanski Kasia E

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The improvement of the quality of the evidence used in treatment decision-making is especially important in the case of patients with complicated disease processes such as HIV/AIDS for which multiple treatment strategies exist with conflicting reports of efficacy. Little is known about the perceptions of distinct groups of health care workers regarding various sources of evidence and how these influence the clinical decision-making process. Our objective was ...

Young Joo Song, and Jong Hun Woo

For several decades, Asian nations such as Korea, Japan and China have been leading the shipbuilding industry since the decline in Europe and America. However, several developing countries such as India, Brazil, etc. are going to make an entrance into the shipbuilding industry. These developing countries are finding technical partners or information providers because they are in situation of little experiences and technologies. Now, the shipbuilding engineering companies of shipbuilding advanced...

Raghunath Arnab, and Sarjinder Singh

The Randomized response (RR) technique with two decks of cards proposed by Odumade and Singh (2009) can always be made more efficient than the RR techniques proposed by Warner (1965), Mangat and Singh (1990), and Mangat (1994) by adjusting the proportion of cards in the decks. Abdelfatah et al. (2011) modified Odumade and Singh (2009) RR technique and claimed that their method can be more efficient than the Warner (1965) model. In this paper it is shown that such claim is not valid and the RR te...

Van-Suong Nguyen, and Nam-Kyun Im, and Quang-Dan Dao

The methods of celestial navigation to fix the ship position in line with the stars are only applied in the twilight time interval when both the celestial bodies and the horizon apppear simultaneously. This means that these methods cannot be used during the night even if the stars are visible. This paper proposes a novel approach which uses the azimuth of the celestial body in order to establish the great circle equation relating the observed body to the ship position when the celestial bodies a...

Hyungmin Lee, and Yeonhwan Jeong

This study presents the nano-sized particle emission characteristics from a small turbocharged common rail diesel engine applicable to prime and auxiliary machines on marine vessels. The experiments were conducted under dynamic engine operating conditions, such as steady-state, cold start, and transient conditions. The particle number and size distributions were analyzed with a high resolution PM analyzer. The diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) had an insignificant effect on the reduction in partic...

Pavlenko Elena Panteleevna

Is devoted to the review of impacts of current threats to marine activities. The analysis of economic and environmental factors specific to the Black and Azov Seas.

E. Böhm, and V. Banzon, and E. D’Acunzo, and F. D’Ortenzio, and R. Santoleri

Two years and six months of night-time Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) sea surface temperature (SST) and daytime Sea viewing Wide Field of view Sensor (SeaWiFS) data collected during the MFSPP have been used to examine spatial and temporal variability of SST and chlorophyll (Chl) in the Adriatic Sea. Flows along the Albanian and the Italian coasts can be distinguished year-round in the monthly averaged Chl but only in the colder months in the monthly averaged SST’s. ...

Vasanthan Kuppuswamy, and Sarah Logan, and Janani Sridhar, and Elizabeth O’Brien, and Deepa Ranganathan, and Kalpana Manthiram, and Athi Narayan, and Andrea Summer

M. Carroll

G. Milbrath, and V. Gopinath, and C. Constance, and A. Ogendi, and M. Compton, and J. Plews-Ogan

T. Kedia, and J.D. Jarvis, and K. Ragins, and A. Barnett-Vanes

Myint Phyo, and Rowe Philip, and Shepstone Lee, and Hancock Nicola J, and Pomeroy Valerie

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is known that repetitive, skilled, functional movement is beneficial in driving functional reorganisation of the brain early after stroke. This study will investigate a) whether pedalling an upright, static exercise cycle, to provide such beneficial activity, will enhance recovery and b) which stroke survivors might be able to participate in pedalling.</p> <p>Methods/Design</p> <p>Participants (n = 24) will be up to 30 days since stroke onset, with unilate...

Andersen Linda, and Hodneland Kjartan, and Nylund Are

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>For more than three decades, diseases caused by salmonid alphaviruses (SAV) have become a major problem of increasing economic importance in the European fish-farming industry. However, experimental infection trials with SAV result in low or no mortality i.e very different from most field outbreaks of pancreas disease (PD). This probably reflects the difficulties in reproducing complex biotic and abiotic field conditions in the laboratory. In this study we lo...

Brunner Sylvia, and Harrod Chris, and Wolf Jochen BW, and Salazar Sandie, and Trillmich Fritz, and Tautz Diethard

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Oceans are high gene flow environments that are traditionally believed to hamper the build-up of genetic divergence. Despite this, divergence appears to occur occasionally at surprisingly small scales. The Galápagos archipelago provides an ideal opportunity to examine the evolutionary processes of local divergence in an isolated marine environment. Galápagos sea lions (<it>Zalophus wollebaeki</it>) are top predators in this unique setting and have an essentia...

Bensmail Djamel, and Lindberg Påvel, and Hoellinger Thomas, and Robertson Johanna VG, and Hanneton Sylvain, and Roby-Brami Agnès

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Following stroke, patients frequently demonstrate loss of motor control and function and altered kinematic parameters of reaching movements. Feedback is an essential component of rehabilitation and auditory feedback of kinematic parameters may be a useful tool for rehabilitation of reaching movements at the impairment level. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 2 types of auditory feedback on the kinematics of reaching movements in hemiparet...

O'Grady Laura A

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Members of the HIV/AIDS community are known to use web-based tools to support learning about treatment issues. Initial research indicated components such as message forums or web-based documentation were effectively used by persons with HIV/AIDS. Video has also shown promise as a technology to aid consumer health education. However, no research has been published thus far investigating the impact of web-based environments combining these components in an educ...

Jager Rama D, and Papa-Oliva Gabriela, and Colina-Luquez Juner, and Macky Tamer A, and Torres-Bernal Luis, and Diaz-Rubio Jose, and Agurto-Rivera Ricardo, and Martinez-Jardon Susana, and Fromow-Guerra Jans, and Quiroz-Mercado Hugo

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To assess the effect of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (iTA) as an adjunctive treatment to transpupillary therapy (TTT) for new subfoveal choroidal neovascular membranes (CNV) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD).</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>This prospective randomized controlled pilot study comprised 26 patients scheduled to receive TTT, due to either absent indications for photodynamic therapy or financial issues. Patients were assigned into; Group A (...

Moen Thomas, and Baranski Matthew, and Sonesson Anna K, and Kjøglum Sissel

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN) is one of the most prevalent and economically devastating diseases in Atlantic salmon (<it>Salmo salar</it>) farming worldwide. The disease causes large mortalities at both the fry- and post-smolt stages. Family selection for increased IPN resistance is performed through the use of controlled challenge tests, where survival rates of sib-groups are recorded. However, since challenge-tested animals cannot be used as breeding...

Rossignol Rodrigue, and Philippin Jean-Nicolas, and Pédron Vanessa, and Mormède Cécile, and Maury-Brachet Régine, and Marighetto Aline, and Gonzalez Patrice, and Fujimura Masatake, and Brèthes Daniel, and Bénard Giovani, and Bellance Nadège, and Bourdineaud Jean-Paul, and Rostène William, and Sawada Masumi, and Laclau Muriel

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In 2005, 84% of Wayana Amerindians living in the upper marshes of the Maroni River in French Guiana presented a hair mercury concentration exceeding the limit set up by the World Health Organization (10 μg/g). To determine whether this mercurial contamination was harmful, mice have been fed diets prepared by incorporation of mercury-polluted fish from French Guiana.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Four diets containing 0, 0.1, 1, and 7.5% fish flesh, representing 0, 5,...

Tavornpanich Saraya, and Paul Mathilde, and Viljugrein Hildegunn, and Abrial David, and Jimenez Daniel, and Brun Edgar

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Outbreaks of pancreas disease (PD) greatly contribute to economic losses due to high mortality, control measures, interrupted production cycles, reduced feed conversion and flesh quality in the aquaculture industries in European salmon-producing countries. The overall objective of this study was to evaluate an effect of potential factors contributing to PD occurrence accounting for spatial congruity of neighboring infected sites, and then create quantitative ...

Dewitte Harrie, and Reynders Carmen, and Rigo Jean-Michel, and Van Kerkhove Emmy, and Nawrot Tim S, and Munters Elke, and De Winter Liesbeth M, and Pennemans Valérie, and Carleer Robert, and Penders Joris, and Swennen Quirine

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Urinary kidney injury molecule 1 is a recently discovered early biomarker for renal damage that has been proven to be correlated to urinary cadmium in rats. However, so far the association between urinary cadmium and kidney injury molecule 1 in humans after long-term, low-dose cadmium exposure has not been studied.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We collected urine and blood samples from 153 non-smoking men and women aged 60+, living in an area with moderate cadmium po...

Stern Alan H

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Historically, concerns with fish consumption have addressed risks from contaminants (e.g., methylmercury (MeHg), and PCBs). More recently public health concerns have widened in appreciation of the specific benefits of fish consumption such as those arising from polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in fish oil. Fish contains varying levels of PUFAs and MeHg. Since both address the same health outcomes (in opposite directions) and occur together in fish, great care must be exerci...

Nappi Rossella E, and Sieri Sabina, and Brighenti Furio, and Marchetti Pierpaolo, and Comelli Mario, and Pinelli Giovanna, and Colombo Ottavia, and Tagliabue Anna

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The reproductive axis is closely linked to nutritional status. The purpose of this study was to compare the nutritional status in two groups of young infertile women, without clinically overt eating disorders: hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Eighteen young infertile women (10 HA, 8 PCOS) attending an outpatient gynecological endocrinology unit, underwent evaluation of anthropometry, body composition, di...

Liu Yu-Shen, and Wang Meng, and Paul Jean-Claude, and Ramani Karthik

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Many molecules of interest are flexible and undergo significant shape deformation as part of their function, but most existing methods of molecular shape comparison treat them as rigid shapes, which may lead to incorrect measure of the shape similarity of flexible molecules. Currently, there still is a limited effort in retrieval and navigation for flexible molecular shape comparison, which would improve data retrieval by helping users locate the desirable mo...

Naessens Ineke, and Mannaert Erik, and Zhu Young, and Mahmoud Ramy A, and Lasser Robert A, and Gearhart Natalie C, and Gharabawi Georges M, and Bossie Cynthia A, and Kujawa Mary, and Simpson George M

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several clinical studies have established the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of long-acting risperidone administered once every 2 weeks in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. This report evaluates preliminary efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic data for a novel (once-monthly) administration of long-acting injectable risperidone 50 mg in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Clin...

PABLO SABAT, and ROBERTO F NESPOLO, and FRANCISCO BOZINOVIC

Birds living in desert environments have been the preferred models for the study of physiological adaptations to water scarcity. Passerine birds living in marine coastal habitats face similar problems, yet physiological adaptations to water conservation in such species have been poorly documented. We measured total evaporative water loss (TEWL) and rates of oxygen consumption (VO2) in three species of passerine birds dwelling in marine and fresh water habitats. Mass specific total evaporative wa...

Cioffi Marcelo B, and Martins Cesar, and Bertollo Luiz AC

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The fish, <it>Erythrinus erythrinus</it>, shows an interpopulation diversity, with four karyomorphs differing by chromosomal number, chromosomal morphology and heteromorphic sex chromosomes. Karyomorph A has a diploid number of 2n = 54 and does not have differentiated sex chromosomes. Karyomorph D has 2n = 52 chromosomes in females and 2n = 51 in males, and it is most likely derived from karyomorph A by the differentiation of a multiple X₁X<sub>2</...

Sharonjeet Kaur, and Nusrat Shafiq, and Sunil Dogra, and B R Mittal, and Savita Verma Attri, and Ajay Bahl, and Tarun Narang, and Keshavamurthy Vinay, and Sujit Rajagopalan, and Samir Malhotra

Background: Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disorder associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Objective: To evaluate the utility of [[18]F]-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography in identifying vascular and systemic inflammation in psoriasis patients with moderate-to-severe disease and to analyze its usefulness in assessing the effect of systemic treatment. Methods: This was a randomized, double-blind pilot study conducted in a tertiary care ...

Jessica Ullrich

An Interview with Karsten Brensing

Zhuoma Bianba, and Dang Shaonong, and Xing Yuan, and Yan Hong, and Zhou Xiaoyan, and Wang Duolao

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Anemia is a widespread public health problem associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, especially in pregnant women. This study examined the agreement between a portable hemoglobin photometer and a laboratory analyzer in determining hemoglobin level in pregnant women.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>This study recruited 69 pregnant women in Tibet, China. Capillary blood samples were taken to measure hemoglobin concentration using the hemoglobin phot...

Friedman Joseph H, and Gianfrancesco Milena A, and Chang Victoria C, and Lo Albert C, and Patterson Tara S, and Benedicto Douglas F

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Parkinson's disease is a chronic, neurodegenerative disease characterized by gait abnormalities. Freezing of gait (FOG), an episodic inability to generate effective stepping, is reported as one of the most disabling and distressing parkinsonian symptoms. While there are no specific therapies to treat FOG, some external physical cues may alleviate these types of motor disruptions. The purpose of this study was to examine the potential effect of continuous phys...

Zbigniew Kaczkowski, and Adrianna Wojtal-Frankiewicz, and Ilona Gągała, and Joanna Mankiewicz-Boczek, and Aleksandra Jaskulska, and Piotr Frankiewicz, and Katarzyna Izydorczyk, and Tomasz Jurczak, and Małgorzata Godlewska

<p>The occurrence of cyanobacteria is particularly characteristic of shallow eutrophic waters, and they often form massive ‘blooms’ that can affect aquatic invertebrates and fish. However, even a low abundance of cyanobacteria can be hazardous to aquatic organisms, due to the production of toxic metabolites. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between cyanobacteria and their toxicity (biological activity) towards zooplankton and fish communities, when only low concentration...

Mohammad Asadul Haque, and Muhammad Jahiruddin, and Derek Clarke

The experiment was conducted during dry season of 2016 and 2017 at farmer's field of Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali district, Bangladesh to develop tools to reduce salinity impact in maize and to reduce salinity induced land degradation. There were five treatments in the experiment having three different color plastic mulch (blue, black and white) and rice straw mulch and a non mulch control (bare soil) treatment. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with three replica...

Yang Houmen, and Sun Lingjun, and Sun Shuben, and Miao Qilong, and Yu Jianda, and Li Zhongyi, and Hou Liejun

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The association between fish consumption and risk of bladder cancer has not been established yet. The results from epidemiological studies are inconsistent.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We conducted a meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies on the relationship between fish intake and bladder cancer. We quantified associations with bladder cancer using meta-analysis of relative risk associated to the highest <it>versus </it>the lowest category of fish intake...

Engkilde, Michael

The Middle Jurassic Pelion Formation – Fossilbjerget Formation couplet of Jameson Land, East Greenland, is a well-exposed example of the Middle Jurassic inshore–offshore successions characteristicof the rifted seaways in the Northwest European – North Atlantic region. Early Jurassic deposition took place under relatively quiet tectonic conditions following Late Permian – earliest Triassic and Early Triassic rift phases and the Lower Jurassic stratal package shows an overall layer-cake geometry. ...

Claverie Jean-Michel, and Shirai Yoko, and Nakayama Natsuko, and Tomaru Yuji, and Toyoda Kensuke, and Ogata Hiroyuki, and Nagasaki Keizo

<p>Abstract</p> <p><it>Heterocapsa circularisquama </it>DNA virus (HcDNAV; previously designated as HcV) is a giant virus (girus) with a ~356-kbp double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) genome. HcDNAV lytically infects the bivalve-killing marine dinoflagellate <it>H. circularisquama</it>, and currently represents the sole DNA virus isolated from dinoflagellates, one of the most abundant protists in marine ecosystems. Its morphological features, genome type, and host range previously suggested that HcDNAV mi...

Murphy Colleen, and Munholland Janet, and Kimball Jennifer, and Bouevitch Anne, and Boyd Jessica M, and Curtis Bruce, and Singh Rama K, and Reith Michael E, and Sarty Darren, and Williams Jason, and Nash John HE, and Johnson Stewart C, and Brown Laura L

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Aeromonas salmonicida </it>subsp. <it>salmonicida </it>is a Gram-negative bacterium that is the causative agent of furunculosis, a bacterial septicaemia of salmonid fish. While other species of <it>Aeromonas </it>are opportunistic pathogens or are found in commensal or symbiotic relationships with animal hosts, <it>A. salmonicida </it>subsp. <it>salmonicida </it>causes disease in healthy fish. The genome sequence of <it>A. salmonicida </it>was determined ...

Ohya Takashi, and Iwai Toshinori, and Luan Kuan, and Kato Takashi, and Liao Hongen, and Kobayashi Etsuko, and Mitsudo Kenji, and Fuwa Nobukazu, and Kohno Ryuji, and Sakuma Ichiro, and Tohnai Iwai

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To improve the accuracy of catheter navigation, it is important to develop a method to predict shifts of carotid artery (CA) bifurcations caused by intraoperative deformation. An important factor affecting the accuracy of electromagnetic maxillofacial catheter navigation systems is CA deformations. We aimed to assess CA deformation in different head and neck positions.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Using two sets of computed tomography angiography (CTA) images of six...

Kahng Samuel E, and Concepcion Gregory T, and Wagner Daniel, and Fisher Marla A, and Pochon Xavier, and Chan Yvonne L, and Toonen Robert J, and Gates Ruth D

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mesophotic corals (light-dependent corals in the deepest half of the photic zone at depths of 30 - 150 m) provide a unique opportunity to study the limits of the interactions between corals and endosymbiotic dinoflagellates in the genus <it>Symbiodinium</it>. We sampled <it>Leptoseris </it>spp. in Hawaii via manned submersibles across a depth range of 67 - 100 m. Both the host and <it>Symbiodinium </it>communities were genotyped, using a non-coding region of ...

Regos, A.

For a better understanding of the foraging behavior of Grey Heron in an intertidal area we developed predictive models of number of attempts/10′ using Poisson regression. The models were obtained considering the following four variables: age of bird, tidal hours, bi–monthly period, and substrate type, obtaining a total of 15 models. The most parsimonious model obtained using the Akaike Information Criteria included tidal hour, age of bird and substrate type as predictive variables. The mean numb...

Kimball Jennifer, and Knickle Leah C, and Douglas Susan E, and Reith Michael E

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An essential first step in the genomic characterisation of a new species, in this case Atlantic halibut (<it>Hippoglossus hippoglossus</it>), is the generation of EST information. This forms the basis for subsequent microarray design, SNP detection and the placement of novel markers on genetic linkage maps.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Normalised directional cDNA libraries were constructed from five different larval stages (hatching, mouth-opening, midway to metamor...

Hueffer Karsten, and Gende Scott M, and O’Hara Todd M

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Brucella</it> is a group of bacteria that causes brucellosis, which can affect population health and reproductive success in many marine mammals. We investigated the serological prevalence of antibodies against <it>Brucella</it> bacteria in a declining harbor seal population in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Prevalence ranged from 16 to 74 percent for those tests detecting antibodies, indicating that harbor seals in Glacier Bay h...

Myaing Mon T, and Jelenchick Lauren, and Moreno Megan M, and Christakis Dimitri A, and Zhou Chuan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Internet addiction among US college students remains a concern, but robust estimates of its prevalence are lacking.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We conducted a pilot survey of 307 college students at two US universities. Participants completed the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) as well as the Patient Health Questionnaire. Both are validated measures of problematic Internet usage and depression, respectively. We assessed the association between problematic Internet us...

Strobel Claudia, and Jahreis Gerhard, and Kuhnt Katrin

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The imbalance of the <it>n</it>-3/<it>n</it>-6 ratio in the Western diet is characterised by a low intake of <it>n</it>-3 long-chain (LC) PUFA and a concurrent high intake of <it>n</it>-6 PUFA. Fish, in particular marine fish, is a unique source of <it>n</it>-3 LC PUFA. However, FA composition of consumed fish changed, due to the increasing usage of <it>n</it>-6 PUFA-rich vegetable oils in aquaculture feed and in fish processing (frying) which both lead to a ...

Rabus Ralf, and Wagner-Döbler Irene, and Zech Hajo, and Tomasch Jürgen, and Preusse Matthias, and Fürch Tobias, and Wittmann Christoph

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the present work the central carbon metabolism of <it>Dinoroseobacter shibae </it>and <it>Phaeobacter gallaeciensis </it>was studied at the level of metabolic fluxes. These two strains belong to the marine <it>Roseobacter </it>clade, a dominant bacterial group in various marine habitats, and represent surface-associated, biofilm-forming growth (<it>P. gallaeciensis</it>) and symbiotic growth with eukaryotic algae (<it>D. shibae</it>). Based on information ...

Peeler Edmund J, and Taylor Nicholas GH

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Over recent years the growth in aquaculture, accompanied by the emergence of new and transboundary diseases, has stimulated epidemiological studies of aquatic animal diseases. Great potential exists for both observational and theoretical approaches to investigate the processes driving emergence but, to date, compared to terrestrial systems, relatively few studies exist in aquatic animals. Research using risk methods has assessed routes of introduction of aquatic animal pathoge...

Pancherz Hans, and Schwestka-Polly Rainer, and Wiechmann Dirk, and Hohoff Ariane

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The traditional Herbst appliance induces mandibular incisor proclination independent of the anchorage system used. The dental effects of the Herbst appliance as an element of a completely customized lingual orthodontic (LO) appliance (Incognito, 3 M) has not been analyzed yet and the aim of this paper was to measure the effect of mandibular incisor proclination using this Herbst-LO device.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Retrospective study. Inclusion criteria: a) Clas...

Kikwilu Emil, and Frencken Jo, and Mulder Jan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The predominant mode of treatment in government dental clinics in Tanzania has been tooth extraction because the economy could not support the conventional restorative care which depends on expensive equipment, electricity and piped water systems. Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) was perceived as a suitable alternative. A 3.5-year study was designed to document the changes in the treatment profiles ascribed to the systematic introduction of ART in pilot...

Kuusela Erja K, and Hette Khadije, and Hielm-Björkman Anna K, and Saarto Erja E, and Brandão Cláudia, and Luna Stélio PL

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of acupuncture on wound healing after soft tissue or orthopaedic surgery in dogs.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>29 dogs were submitted to soft tissue and/or orthopaedic surgeries. Five dogs had two surgical wounds each, so there were totally 34 wounds in the study. All owners received instructions for post operative care as well as antibiotic and pain treatment. The dogs were randomly assigned to treatment or control...