R. Henry L. Disney, and Damir Kovac

Ten aquatic species of Megaselia Rondani (1856) are reported from the internodes of the large bamboo Guadua angustifolia var. chacoensis in Bolivia. Megaselia aquatica sp. n., and M. imitatrix Borgmeier (1969) are named and seven species given code letters as their males remain unknown. Five of these species closely resemble the distinctive M. imitatrix. The eggs of species C, in addition to a subterminal plastron, uniquely have the rest of the egg covered in fine hairs. Three additional Megase...

Ružić-Muslić Dragana, and Petrović Milan P., and Bijelić Zorica, and Škrbić Zdenka, and Caro-Petrović Violeta, and Maksimović Nevena, and Cekić Bogdan

The effect of Eco-fish meal, as an alternative to fish meal, on the production performance of the lambs of the Mis population in the intensive fattening, was investigated. The experiment was carried out on 40 lambs, the average age of 30 days, divided in 2 groups. In addition to mother's milk, the lambs were given a concentrated mixture and a lucerne hay, at will. Isoprotein forage mixtures (16% of total proteins) differed in terms of the protein component. The protein source for treatment I had...

T. Soster, and M. O. Lima, and P. S. Cella

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of functional oils and alga Spirulina on production and economic performance of piglets in the initial phase. 20 animals were used, male and female, crossbred breeds Landrace x Large white, divided into two treatments, with one treatment (T1) the control and treatment two (T2) with supplementation of functional oils and Spirulina algae. The experimental design was randomized blocks with five replicates per treatment, with two animals in each repetition. T...

WANG Tinghao, and GU Xiechong, and MA Chengyuan, and MA Ning

<b>[Objectives]</b> The dead ship stability, which is defined as a ship losing its power and rolling after turning into beam seas, is recognized as a dangerous stability failure mode. The International Maritime Organization(IMO) and its sub-committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) are expected to finalize the second-generation intact stability criteria in 2019, while a number of sample calculations are currently required for its perfection. <b>[Methods]</b> In this paper, a Level 2 criter...

WANG Qi, and YUAN Jiansheng, and ZHAO Qiming

<b>[Objectives]</b> Because of the characteristics of submarine direct current (DC) transmission cables, traditional circuit inductance calculation methods are unable to fit the system. There is a big error between the calculating value and the actual value. This paper studies the finite element method to reduce the calculation error. <b>[Methods]</b> The applicability of common line inductance calculation formulas to submarine DC system is discussed firstly. Then a short-circuit testing system ...

CUI Jialin, and YANG Zichun, and ZHANG Lei

<b>[Objectives]</b>In order to carry out the comprehensive thermal calculation of the marine secondary circuit systems of nuclear power plants conveniently and efficiently,<b>[Methods]</b> a thermal dynamic calculation method under all operating conditions is proposed and a mathematical model of a secondary circuit system established on the basis of the features of the secondary circuit systems of marine nuclear power plants, the characteristics of main steam turbine sets and accessory equipment...

Matusevich Alexander

This article is devoted to use of offshore structures (companies) in construction business. Theoretical aspects of this problem are affected, in particular questions of legal forms of the offshore companies which are actively used also by construction companies. The parallel between use of the offshore in construction business of Russia and Singapore is drawn, meaning a construction boom in both countries. Requirements to the Singapore offshore company conducting different types of construction ...

Délagnon Assou, and Gabriel H. Segniagbeto, and Raoufou Radji, and Jacques Akiti, and Francisco Pando

This dataset contains information on the presence and distribution of sea turtles in Togo. Observations were carried out through a network of ten ecoguards (local guides), facilitated by five fishermen, and coordinated by a field technician, all under the supervision of a scientific coordinator. Data on the occurrence or direct observation of sea turtles on the Togolese coast from September 2012 to August 2013 is presented based on 740 occurrences.

Guo Hongyuan, and Li Guobing, and Gu Xianglin

This paper primarily proposes a deterioration model of reinforced concrete (RC) beams under marine atmospheric environment. Considering factors including corrosion initiation time, corrosion rate, corrosion non-uniformity and its effects on mechanical performances of steel bars, a comprehensive model was developed for the assessment of mechanical behaviour of RC beams under marine atmospheric environment. Also, to avoid the shortages brought by the classical truss theory, a modified compression ...

Gregor Čok

In Slovenia we have a vast legacy of so called industrial zones that were in the late planned economy placed and dimensioned for the needs of local industries. Most of them were spatially under utilised and modestly equipped with basic technical infrastructure. Considering their number and size of available surfaces the question is, whether it is sensible to burden new sites with spatially wasteful contents. The article shows possibilities for using existing capacities for the development of the...

Shunan Cao, and Fang Zhang, and Hongyuan Zheng, and Fang Peng, and Chuanpeng Liu, and Qiming Zhou

A single-celled green alga Coccomyxa greatwallensis Shunan Cao &amp;amp; Qiming Zhou, sp. nov., isolated from a specimen of Antarctic lichen Psoroma hypnorum (Vahl) Gray, is described and illustrated based on a comprehensive investigation of morphology, ultrastructure, ecology and phylogeny. The cells of C. greatwallensis are ovoid to long ellipsoidal and measured 3–5 µm × 6–12 µm. The new species has distinct ITS rDNA and SSU rDNA sequences and differs from the phylogenetic cl...

Human activity often has a negative effect on stream quality and the biodiversity of aquatic fauna. The present study investigated the distribution patterns of aquatic insect populations in the Sentinela stream in Biribiri State Park, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and we correlated the patterns to possible impacts caused by tourists. We sampled the aquatic insect population few days before and few days after the holidays and monthly during the year. Fifteen groups of samples were taken from ...

Rinichi Murao, and Kiichi Moriwaki, and Nozomi Murakoshi, and Yasusuke Daimon, and Minoru Inaba

An experimental hovercraft has been developed for tests on the utility, adaptability and operation of hovercraft in the environment of the Antarctic. The Hovercraft Subcommittee formed in 1978 has been managing the planning of this project. The craft is a 2.8t plenum chamber type hovercraft with 60cm depth flexible skirts, fitted to its perimeter. Two rudders equipped within the air jet bleeded from the lift fan, and two puff ports which control the air jet, provide directional control. In order...

Cheena Singh, and Kusum Singal, and Priyanka Kapoor

Background: Dental age estimation by radiographic methods for forensic rationale is routinely applied to serve the judicial system. Of these, Demirjian system is most widely used, but its applicability in the Indian population, specifically Haryana population, is still lacking. Aim and Objective: This is a pilot study to evaluate Demirjian method in Haryana population using a comprehensive chart for dental age estimation (DAEcc) and establish a correlation between the chronological age (CA) and ...

Ilyakhinskiy Alexander, and Rodyushkin Vladimir, and Berezin Evgeniy

The technological process of ship engine overhaul begins with dismantling, while the obligatory operation is flaw detection of parts. The flaw detection at this stage involves certain difficulties due to the fact that the entire repair process takes place directly onboard the ship. It is possible to simplify the task of assessing the technical condition of a particular part, if one can assess the performance of this part before dismantling, saving both material assets and time. However, in vesse...

Maarten van Smeden, and Joris A. H. de Groot, and Karel G. M. Moons, and Gary S. Collins, and Douglas G. Altman, and Marinus J. C. Eijkemans, and Johannes B. Reitsma

Abstract Background Ten events per variable (EPV) is a widely advocated minimal criterion for sample size considerations in logistic regression analysis. Of three previous simulation studies that examined this minimal EPV criterion only one supports the use of a minimum of 10 EPV. In this paper, we examine the reasons for substantial differences between these extensive simulation studies. Methods The current study uses Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate small sample bias, coverage of confidence...

Sang Yoon Lee, and Yoon Kwon Nam

Abstract Background The evaluation of suitable reference genes as normalization controls is a prerequisite requirement for launching quantitative reverse transcription-PCR (RT-qPCR)-based expression study. In order to select the stable reference genes in abalone Haliotis discus hannai tissues (gill and hepatopancreas) under heavy metal exposure conditions (Cu, Zn, and Cd), 12 potential candidate housekeeping genes were subjected to expression stability based on the comprehensive ranking while in...

Ippolito Giuseppe, and Nisii Carla, and Anzidei Gianfranco, and Dainotto Duilio, and Casetti Rita, and Bizzoni Federica, and Butera Ornella, and Parracino M Pasquale, and Goletti Delia, and Poccia Fabrizio, and Girardi Enrico

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Rationale</p> <p>Existing data on the effect of treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) on T-cell responses to <it>Mycobacterium tuberculosis </it>(MTB)-specific antigens are contradictory. Differences in technical aspects of the assays used to detect this response and populations studied might explain some of these discrepancies. In an attempt to find surrogate markers of the effect of LTBI treatment, it would be important to determine whether, among contacts of pat...

Klaus Eder, and Marina Siebers, and Erika Most, and Susan Scheibe, and Norbert Weissmann, and Denise K. Gessner

Abstract Background Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are known to stimulate the activation of nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor-2 (Nrf2), the key regulator of the antioxidant and cytoprotective defense system in the body. The hypothesis underlying this study was that high dietary concentrations of vitamin E suppress Nrf2 activation, and thus could weaken the body’s antioxidative and cytoprotective capacity. As the effect of vitamin E on Nrf2 pathway might be influenced by concentrations of ...

Yumiseva César A, and Ocaña-Mayorga Sofía, and Villacís Anita G, and Grijalva Mario J, and Baus Esteban G

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This year-long study evaluated the effectiveness of a strategy involving selective deltamethrin spraying and community education for control of Chagas disease vectors in domestic units located in rural communities of coastal Ecuador.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Surveys for triatomines revealed peridomestic infestation with <it>Rhodnius ecuadoriensis </it>and <it>Panstrongylus howardi</it>, with infestation indices remaining high during the study (13%, 17%, and 10%,...

Jørgensen Sven, and Škugor Stanko, and Gjerde Bjarne, and Krasnov Aleksei

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Furunculosis, a disease caused with gram negative bacteria <it>Aeromonas salmonicida </it>produces heavy losses in aquaculture. Vaccination against furunculosis reduces mortality of Atlantic salmon but fails to eradicate infection. Factors that determine high individual variation of vaccination efficiency remain unknown. We used gene expression analyses to search for the correlates of vaccine protection against furunculosis in Atlantic salmon.</p> <p>Results<...

Ogawa Masanori, and Sasahara Teppei

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Biological monitoring is used to assess toluene exposure in medical examinations. The American Conference of Industrial Hygienists, Japanese Society for Occupational Health and Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft have proposed various biological exposure determinants, such as toluene in blood and urine, and o-cresol in urine. Toluene in blood is a common biomarker among them. Toluene is a volatile organic solvent; therefore, sample preservation under appropriate ...

Penetar David M, and Burgos-Robles Anthony, and Trksak George H, and MacLean Robert R, and Dunlap Steven, and Lee David Y-W, and Lukas Scott E

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation (TEAS) avoids the use of needles, and instead delivers a mild electric current at traditional acupoints. This technique has been used for treating heroin addiction, but has not been systematically tested for other drugs of abuse. This study aims to investigate the effects of TEAS on drug addiction.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Volunteers who were either cocaine-dependent (n = 9) or cannabis-dependent (n = 11) but were not...

Johnson Jillian G, and Beal Marion, and Kinney Amanda L, and Monroe Emily A, and Morey Jeanine S, and Hitchcock Gary L, and Van Dolah Frances M

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The role of coastal nutrient sources in the persistence of <it>Karenia brevis </it>red tides in coastal waters of Florida is a contentious issue that warrants investigation into the regulation of nutrient responses in this dinoflagellate. In other phytoplankton studied, nutrient status is reflected by the expression levels of N- and P-responsive gene transcripts. In dinoflagellates, however, many processes are regulated post-transcriptionally. All nuclear enc...

Courtney Mary, and Shortridge-Baggett Lillie M, and Chang Anne M, and Wu Chiung-Jung, and Kostner Karam

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>People with cardiac disease and type 2 diabetes have higher hospital readmission rates (22%) compared to those without diabetes (6%). Self-management is an effective approach to achieve better health outcomes; however there is a lack of specifically designed programs for patients with these dual conditions. This project aims to extend the development and pilot test of a Cardiac-Diabetes Self-Management Program incorporating user-friendly technologies and the ...

Mallia Patrick, and Message Simon D, and Kebadze Tatiana, and Parker Hayley L, and Kon Onn M, and Johnston Sebastian L

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acute exacerbations of COPD are a major cause of morbidity, mortality and hospitalisation. Respiratory viruses are associated with the majority of exacerbations but a causal relationship has not been demonstrated and the mechanisms of virus-induced exacerbations are poorly understood. Development of a human experimental model would provide evidence of causation and would greatly facilitate understanding mechanisms, but no such model exists.</p> <p>Methods</p>...

Lemieux Claude, and Otis Christian, and Brouard Jean-Simon, and Turmel Monique

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To gain insight into the branching order of the five main lineages currently recognized in the green algal class Chlorophyceae and to expand our understanding of chloroplast genome evolution, we have undertaken the sequencing of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) from representative taxa. The complete cpDNA sequences previously reported for <it>Chlamydomonas </it>(Chlamydomonadales), <it>Scenedesmus </it>(Sphaeropleales), and <it>Stigeoclonium </it>(Chaetophorales) reve...

Dalton Richard, and El-Sayeh Hany, and Wright Nat MJ, and Adams Clive E, and Sheard Laura, and Tompkins Charlotte NE

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the United Kingdom (UK), there is an extensive market for the class 'A' drug heroin. Many heroin users spend time in prison. People addicted to heroin often require prescribed medication when attempting to cease their drug use. The most commonly used detoxification agents in UK prisons are buprenorphine, dihydrocodeine and methadone. However, national guidelines do not state a detoxification drug of choice. Indeed, there is a paucity of research evaluating...

Wolf Jochen BW, and Tautz Diethard, and Trillmich Fritz

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Accurate formal taxonomic designations are thought to be of critical importance for the conservation of endangered taxa. The Galápagos sea lion (GSL), being appreciated as a key element of the Galápagos marine ecosystem, has lately been listed as 'vulnerable' by the IUCN. To date there is, however, hardly any scientific evidence, whether it constitutes a separate entity from its abundant Californian neighbour (CSL). In this paper, we delineate the taxonomic r...

Androwich Ida, and Penckofer Sue M, and Saban Karen L, and Bryant Fred B

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Over 500,000 spinal surgeries are performed annually in the United States. Although pain relief and improved health-related quality of life (HRQOL) are expectations following lumbar spinal surgery, there is limited research regarding this experience from the individual's perspective. In addition, no studies have examined the HRQOL of persons who have had this surgery using a comprehensive approach. The intent of this study was to address this deficiency by an...

Verloigne Maïte, and Bere Elling, and Van Lippevelde Wendy, and Maes Lea, and Lien Nanna, and Vik Froydis N, and Brug Johannes, and Cardon Greet, and De Bourdeaudhuij Ilse

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Bakckground</p> <p>The first aim was to examine the effect of the UP4FUN pilot intervention on children’s total sedentary time. The second aim was to investigate if the intervention had an effect on children’s physical activity (PA) level. Finally, we aimed to investigate demographic differences (i.e. age, gender, ethnicity, living status and having siblings) between children in the intervention group who improved in sedentary time and PA at post-test and children in the inter...

PATRICIO A. CAMUS

El éxito económico del cultivo de especies marinas exóticas en Chile y el amplio desarrollo de la acuicultura en toda la costa, están convirtiendo la introducción de especies en una práctica frecuente. Algunas acciones han tenido impactos ecológicos importantes, y otras más recientes como el cultivo de abalones ya estarían provocándolos de forma indirecta, por la fuerte extracción de macroalgas usadas como alimento. Sin embargo, el fenómeno de introducción no se limita a especies exóticas, y pue...

Walls Kathy, and Fuentes-Grünewald Claudio, and Benhissoune Saïd, and Piggott Maxine P, and Styan Craig A, and McQuaid Christopher D, and Rius Marc, and Teske Peter R, and Page Mike, and Attard Catherine RM, and Cooke Georgina M, and McClusky Claire F, and Banks Sam C, and Barker Nigel P, and Beheregaray Luciano B

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ecosystem engineers facilitate habitat formation and enhance biodiversity, but when they become invasive, they present a critical threat to native communities because they can drastically alter the receiving habitat. Management of such species thus needs to be a priority, but the poorly resolved taxonomy of many ecosystem engineers represents a major obstacle to correctly identifying them as being either native or introduced. We address this dilemma by studyi...

Ogden Terje, and Bjørnebekk Gunnar, and Kjøbli John, and Patras Joshua, and Christiansen Terje, and Taraldsen Knut, and Tollefsen Nina

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ten years after the nationwide dissemination of two evidence-based treatment programs, the status of the implementation components was evaluated in a cross-sectional study. The aim of the study was to pilot a standardized measure of implementation components by examining the factor structure, the reliabilities of the scores, and their association with implementation outcome variables. The aim was also to compare implementation profiles of the two evidence-bas...

Pugh Mary J, and Zeber John E, and Noël Polly H, and Finley Erin P, and Parchman Michael L

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Relatively little is known regarding to what extent community-based primary care physicians are encountering post-deployment health care needs among veterans of the Afghanistan or Iraq conflicts and their family members.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>This pilot study conducted a cross-sectional survey of 37 primary care physicians working at small urban and suburban clinics belonging to a practice-based research network in the south central region of Texas.</p> <p>Re...

Helber Uwe, and Schroeder Stephen, and Aebert Hermann, and Burgstahler Christof, and Usta Engin, and Kopp Andreas F, and Ziemer Gerhard

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cardiac allograft rejection and vasculopathy are the main factors limiting long-term survival after heart transplantation.</p> <p>In this pilot study we investigated whether non-invasive methods are beneficial to detect cardiac allograft rejection (Grade 0–3 R) and cardiac allograft vasculopathy. Thus we compared multi-slice computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging with invasive methods like coronary angiography and left endomyocardial biopsy.</p> <...

Robert van Woesik, and Semen Köksal, and Arzu Ünal, and Chris W. Cacciapaglia, and Carly J. Randall

Abstract Thermal-stress events are changing the composition of many coral reefs worldwide. Yet, determining the rates of coral recovery and their long-term responses to increasing sea-surface temperatures is challenging. To do so, we first estimated coral recovery rates following past disturbances on reefs in southern Japan and Western Australia. Recovery rates varied between regions, with the reefs in southern Japan showing more rapid recovery rates (intrinsic rate of increase, r = 0.38 year−1)...

Hailemichael Desalegn, and Hanna Aberra, and Nega Berhe, and Bitsatab Mekasha, and Kathrine Stene-Johansen, and Henrik Krarup, and Andre Puntervold Pereira, and Svein Gunnar Gundersen, and Asgeir Johannessen

Abstract Background The World Health Organization has set an ambitious goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a major public health threat by 2030. However, in sub-Saharan Africa, antiviral treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is virtually unavailable. Herein, we present the 1-year results of a pilot CHB treatment program in Ethiopia. Methods At a public hospital in Addis Ababa, CHB patients were treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate based on simplified eligibility criteria. Baseline asse...

Stefan Gabrielson, and Jon A. Tsai, and Fuat Celebioglu, and Magnus Nilsson, and Ioannis Rouvelas, and Mats Lindblad, and Annie Bjäreback, and Artur Tomson, and Rimma Axelsson

Abstract Background In current best practise, curatively intended treatment for oesophageal cancer usually consists of neoadjuvant chemo-radiotherapy (nCRT) or perioperative chemotherapy, and oesophagectomy. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) has the potential to identify patients without lymph node metastases and thus improve the staging accuracy and influence treatment. The impact of neoadjuvant treatment on the lymphatic drainage of oesophageal cancers and subsequently the SLNB procedure in th...

Pedro Martínez-Baños, and Francesc Maynou

Experimental fishing trials with standard (control) and modified trammel nets were conducted to assess the possible reduction of discards. The standard trammel net was the commercial net used in the area (80 mm stretched mesh inner panel) targeting Sepia officinalis. This configuration produced 19% discards in weight. The modifications researched were of two kinds: a “guarding net” consisting of a 2.5-mesh-high (200 mm stretched mesh) net between the footrope and the trammel net and artificial l...

Alfredo Garcia-de-Vinuesa, and Iván Sola, and Federico Quattrocchi, and Francesc Maynou, and Montserrat Demes

With the full implementation of the landing obligation on 1 January 2019, In European waters it will become mandatory for the trawling fleet to land at port all catches of certain species because, according to Article 15 of the new European Common Fisheries Policy, the species subject to the minimum conservation reference size (MCRS) cannot be discarded. Additionally, since 2005, trawlers over 15 m in length are required to carry an onboard vessel monitoring system (VMS), which generates informa...

Mirna Apriani, and Wahyono Hadi, and Ali Masduqi

Environmental sustainability influenced social and economy sustainability. Without sustainably productive environment to provide resource foundation, it would difficult having sustainable society. Sustainable economy depends on sustainable raw material, energy and environmental resources. This work discussed about environmental sustainability in marine especially utilizing sea water as raw material for salt. This work started to investigate raw material characteristics and salt quality. The raw ...

Simona Bo, and Fabio Broglio, and Fabio Settanni, and Mirko Parasiliti Caprino, and Alice Ianniello, and Giulio Mengozzi, and Antonella De Francesco, and Maurizio Fadda, and Debora Fedele, and Alice Guggino, and Ezio Ghigo, and Mauro Maccario

Abstract Background Timing of food intake impacts on metabolic diseases. Few data are available about post-meal changes in epinephrine (E), norepinephrine (NE), and acylated ghrelin (AG) at different times of the day. Subjects and methods This randomized cross-over trial investigated E/NE/AG concentrations after identical meals consumed at 0800 or 2000 hours in 20 healthy volunteers, by standardizing diet, exercise, duration of fast, and resting. Participants randomly received the test meal at 0...

Asterlis Buitrago Osuna, and Martha Lucia Sarmiento Delgado, and Carlos Alberto Serrano Méndez, and Sandra Consuelo Henao Riveros

Background: the implant-abutment interface leads to the formation of a space whose size varies according to different variables such as machining tolerances, micro-movements, the type of fabrication of prosthetic devices and the fabrication material. This space in close proximity to the peri-implant tissues is an opportunity for the colonization of microorganism bidirectionally, eventually triggering tissue response. Objective: to compare the filtration of Echerichia coli (E. coli) in the interf...

Reinert Philippe, and Bismuth Elise, and Davy Nolwen, and Pierrot Sébastien, and Parbaille Bastien, and Bidou Laure, and Fajac Anne, and Renouil Michel, and Sermet-Gaudelus Isabelle, and Lenoir Gérard, and Lesure Jean, and Rousset Jean, and Edelman Aleksander

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein, which acts as a chloride channel activated by cyclic AMP (cAMP). The most frequent mutation found in 70% of CF patients is F508del, while premature stop mutations are found in about 10% of patients. <it>In vitro </it>aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g. gentamicin) suppress nonsense mutations located in CFTR permitting translati...

Challenor Emily C, and Kelly Shona J, and Ibrahim Ahmed K, and Glazebrook Cris

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is thought that depressive disorders will be the second leading cause of disability worldwide by 2020. Recently, there is a steady increase in the number of university students diagnosed and treated as depression patients. It can be assumed that depression is a serious mental health problem for university students because it affects all age groups of the students either younger or older equally. The current study aims to establish the reliability and valid...

Meybohm Patrick, and Leiendecker Jörn, and Serocki Götz, and Stapelfeldt Claudia, and Peters Sönke, and Fudickar Axel, and Steinfath Markus, and Bein Berthold

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neurologic deficits after cardiac surgery are common complications. Aim of this prospective observational pilot study was to investigate the incidence of postoperative cognitive deficit (POCD) after cardiac surgery, provided that relevant decrease of cerebral oxygen saturation (cSO2) is avoided during cardiopulmonary bypass.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>cSO2 was measured by near infrared spectroscopy in 35 patients during cardiopulmonary bypass. cSO2 was kept above ...

Woolson Robert F, and Carter Rickey E

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Pilot studies are often used to transition therapies developed using animal models to a clinical setting. Frequently, the focus of such trials is on estimating the safety in terms of the occurrence of certain adverse events. With relatively small sample sizes, the probability of observing even relatively common events is low; however, inference on the true underlying event rate is still necessary even when no events of interest are observed. The exact upper limit to the event ...

Kortner Trond M, and Skugor Stanko, and Penn Michael H, and Mydland Liv, and Djordjevic Brankica, and Hillestad Marie, and Krasnov Aleksei, and Krogdahl Åshild

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Use of plant ingredients in aquaculture feeds is impeded by high contents of antinutritional factors such as saponins, which may cause various pharmacological and biological effects. In this study, transcriptome changes were analyzed using a 21 k oligonucleotide microarray and qPCR in the distal intestine of Atlantic salmon fed diets based on five plant protein sources combined with soybean saponins.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Diets with corn gluten, sunflower, ra...

Ashraf Ambika P, and Eason Nancy B, and Kabagambe Edmond K, and Haritha Josna, and Meleth Sreelatha, and McCormick Kenneth L

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Aims</p> <p>To investigate the impact of iron intake on the development of type 1 diabetes (T1DM).</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Case-control study with self-administered questionnaire among families of children with T1DM who were less than 10 years old at the time of the survey and developed diabetes between age 1 and 6 years. Data on the types of infant feeding in the first 4 months of life was collected from parents of children with T1DM (n = 128) and controls (n = 67) <10 years ol...