MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:00:56 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5545920&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijno%2F2011%2F137671%2F This study is essential to ensure accurate operation of vehicle's ultrasonic parking sensors. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5545920 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:52:59 +0100 5545920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5545919&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Faps%2F2011%2F195271%2F In conclusion, oral supplementation of vitamin C with metformin reverses ascorbic acid levels, reduces FBS, PMBG, and improves HbA1c. Hence, both the drugs in combination may be used in the treatment of type 2 DM to maintain good glycemic control. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5545919 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:52:59 +0100 5545919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5545918&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Farp%2F2011%2F865634%2F Little has been recently published about specific postoperative complications following thoracic surgery in the morbidly obese patient. Greater numbers of patients who are obese, morbidly obese, or supermorbidly obese are undergoing surgical procedures. Postoperative complications after thoracic surgery in these patients that can lead to increased morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospital stay, and increased cost of care are considered. Complications include difficulties with mask ventilation and securing the airway, obstructive sleep apnea with risk of oversedation, pulmonary complications related to reduced total lung capacity, reduced functional residual capacity, and reduced vital capacity, risks of aspiration pneumonitis and ventilator-associated pneumonia, cardiomyopathies, and atr... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5545918 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:52:59 +0100 5545918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5545917&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fecam%2F2012%2F350125%2F PPARs play a pivotal role in regulating lipid and glucose homeostasis and are involved in diverse biological activities in skin. Pomegranate flower (PGF, an antidiabetic therapy in Unani and Ayurvedic medicines) has been previously demonstrated to activate both PPARalpha/gamma. Here, we found that treatment of mice with the diet containing PGF powder over 55 weeks attenuated ageing-induced abnormal increases in the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance, glucose concentrations during oral glucose tolerance test, and adipose insulin resistance index. The diet tended to decrease the excessive peri-ovary fat mass. It, however, increased the thinned subcutaneous fat thickness. In addition, the diet restored decreases in skin water content, epidermis thickness, and collagen density ... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5545917 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:52:59 +0100 5545917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539581&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Famp%2F2011%2F365085%2F We apply a special case, the restriction principle (for which we give a definition simpler than the usual one), of a basic result in functional analysis (the polar decomposition of an operator) in order to define Cμ,t, the C-version of the Segal-Bargmann transform, associated with a finite Coxeter group acting in ℝN and a given value t>0 of Planck's constant, where μ is a multiplicity function on the roots defining the Coxeter group. Then we immediately prove that Cμ,t is a unitary isomorphism. To accomplish this we identify the reproducing kernel function of the appropriate Hilbert space of holomorphic functions. As a consequence we prove that the Segal-Bargmann transforms for Versions A, B, and D are also unitary isomorphisms though not by a direct app... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539581 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:57:13 +0100 5539581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539580&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Faav%2F2011%2F403684%2F Use of laminated composites in civil engineering structural components including shell roofs is increasing day by day due to their light weight, high specific strength, and stiffness properties. In the present paper, laminated composite hypar shell (hyperbolic paraboloidal shells bounded by straight edges) roofs with cutouts are analyzed for their free vibration characteristics using finite element method. An eight-noded curved shell element is used for modeling the shell. Specific numerical problems of earlier investigators are solved to compare their results with the present formulation. A number of problems are further solved where the size of the cutouts and their positions with respect to the shell centre are varied for different edge constraints. The results are furnished in the form... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539580 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:57:13 +0100 5539580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539579&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjnume%2F2011%2F603161%2F Malnutrition is an umbrella term that includes starvation, sarcopenia, and cachexia; however, differentiating between these terms is infrequent in clinical practice. Given that the effectiveness of treatment depends on the aetiology of unintentional weight loss, it is important that clinicians are aware of the defining characteristics. The aim of this study was to determine whether Australian dietitians understand and use the terms starvation, sarcopenia, and cachexia and provide targeted treatment strategies accordingly. Members of the Dietitians Association of Australia were surveyed to gain information on practices and attitudes to diagnosis and treatment of adult malnutrition. In addition, three case studies were provided to examine understanding of starvation, sarcopenia, and cachexia... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539579 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:57:13 +0100 5539579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539578&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fmpe%2F2011%2F854674%2F The vertical stripe defects on silicon steel surface seriously affect the appearance and electromagnetic properties of silicon steel products. Eliminating such defects is adifficult and urgent technical problem. This paper investigates the relationship between the defects and their influence factors by classification methods. However, when the common classification methods are used in the problem, we cannot obtain a classifier with high accuracy. Byanalysis of the data set, we find that it is imbalanced and inconsistent. Because the common classification methods are based on accuracy-maximization criterion, they are not applicable to imbalanced and inconsistent data set. Thus, we propose asupport-degree-maximization criterion and anovel cost-sensitive loss function and also establish an im... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539578 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:57:13 +0100 5539578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539577&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fthromb%2F2011%2F785459%2F Conclusion. The study implies that high-dose IVMP in MS exacerbation may increase the risk of VT and prophylactic anticoagulant treatment in this setting is warranted. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539577 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:57:13 +0100 5539577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527506&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Firt%2F2011%2F163745%2F The Norwegian pig population has been free from influenza viruses until 2009. The pandemic influenza outbreak during the autumn 2009 provided an opportunity to study the clinical impact of this infection in an entirely naïve pig population. This paper describes the results of a case-control study on the clinical impact of pandemic influenza (H1N1) 2009 infection in the nucleus and multiplier herds in Norway. The infection spread readily and led to seroconversion of 42% of the Norwegian nucleus and multiplier herds within a year. Positive and negative herds were identified based on surveillance data from the Norwegian Veterinary Institute. Telephone interviews were conducted with pig herd owners or managers between November 2010 and January 2011. Pigs with clinical signs were reporte... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527506 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527505&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Faaa%2F2011%2F207930%2F The Sumudu transform of certain elementary matrix functions is obtained. These transforms are then used to solve the differential equation of a general linear conservative vibration system, a vibrating system with a special type of viscous damping. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527505 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527504&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjtm%2F2011%2F434816%2F Discussion. Positive results were found in 2.8% of thick peripheral blood smears and in 4.0% of placental slides. A proportion of 30.5% of the women had received at least two doses of IPTsp during the current pregnancy. Only a proportion of 42.4% of this study population had ITNs. Multigravid women were less likely to use IPTsp and ITNs. However, use of IPTsp was associated with personal income and secondary or university educational status. Hence, although this relatively prevalence was observed, more efforts are needed to implement IPTsp and ITNs, taking into account sociodemographic criteria. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527504 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527503&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fads%2F2011%2F456824%2F A model is constructed for risk management of crude pipeline subject to rupture on the basis of a methodology that incorporates structured expert judgment and analytic hierarchy process (AHP). The risk model calculates frequency of failure and their probable consequences for different segments of crude pipeline, considering various failure mechanisms. Specifically, structured expert judgment is used to provide frequency of failure assessments for identified failure mechanisms of the pipeline. In addition, AHP approach is utilized to obtain relative failure likelihood for attributes of failure mechanisms with very low probability of occurrence. Finally, the expected cost of failure for a given pipeline segment is estimated by combining its frequency of failure and the consequences of failur... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527503 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527502&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fophmed%2F2011%2F594051%2F We examined a 39-year-old female with severe headache and blurred vision. She was on topiramate, 50 mg once a day for one week because of migraine. Periorbital edema, chemosis, myopia, high intraocular pressures, and shallow anterior chambers were present at the initial examination. Iridocorneal angles were closed, ultrasound showed choroidal effusions. We stopped topiramate and started antiglaucoma treatment. After one week the intraocular pressure was 10 mm Hg in both eyes without treatment. A new ultrasound showed no choroidal effusions. Topiramate has been associated with acute secondary angle closure glaucoma as an idiosyncratic reaction to the drug. Physicians prescribing topiramate need to alert patients of this potential sight-threatening idiosyncratic reaction... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527502 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527501&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjcnc%2F2011%2F310517%2F In conclusion, an OBS that offers different connection types may support most client demands within a sole optical network layer. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527501 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527500&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjtm%2F2011%2F642832%2F Until the middle of the 20th century, yaws was highly endemic and considered a serious public health problem in the Western Pacific Region (WPR), leading to intensive control efforts in the 1950s–1960s. Since then, little attention has been paid to its reemergence. Its current burden is unknown. This paper presents the results of an extensive literature review, focusing on yaws in the South Pacific. Available records suggest that the region remains largely free of yaws except for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Many clinical cases reported recently were described as “attenuated”; advanced stages are rare. A single intramuscular injection of benzathine penicillin is still effective in curing yaws. In the Pacific, yaws may be amenable to elimination if adeq... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527500 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527499&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fophmed%2F2011%2F418048%2F We report a case of corneal staphyloma histologically diagnosed as caused by Peters' anomaly. A 62-year-old male had a protruding opaque vascularized cornea that began to bulge from six months ago in the right eye. Since his right eye was blind and he wanted us to remove the eyeball for cosmetic improvement, we enucleated the affected eye. The enucleated tissue was fixed in formalin and embedded in paraffin for histological examination. Hematoxylin and eosin staining showed that the cornea lacked the posterior part of the corneal stroma and Descemet's membrane in the central region and the entire corneal endothelium. The corneal epithelium was keratinized. Collagen type I was strongly positive in peripheral cornea and weakly in protruding stroma. The cells labeled by antibodies against &#x... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527499 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527498&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Forthopedics%2F2011%2F324650%2F Conclusion. Osteoid osteomas of the proximal fibula are rare. When planning surgery, the common peroneal nerve must be identified, and its further distal course should be taken into account to avoid iatrogenic damage to the nerve. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527498 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527497&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Forthopedics%2F2011%2F814073%2F We report the unusual case of a patient with acromegalic arthropathy who presented with severe shoulder arthrosis with marked osteophytosis. This patient is currently pain-free and has good shoulder function 4 years following a Copeland shoulder hemiarthroplasty. Acromegaly is a rare condition of growth hormone oversecretion, but arthropathy is a common feature of the natural history of the disease. This is the first published case report of the outcome of shoulder arthroplasty in a patient with acromegalic arthropathy and demonstrated that a good result can be obtained in this patient. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527497 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527496&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fecam%2F2012%2F383062%2F The development of cognitive enhancers from plants possessing antioxidants has gained much attention due to the role of oxidative stress-induced cognitive impairment. Thus, this study aimed to determine the effect of ginger extract, or Zingiber officinale, on the cognitive function of middle-aged, healthy women. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to receive a placebo or standardized plant extract at doses of 400 and 800 mg once daily for 2 months. They were evaluated for working memory and cognitive function using computerized battery tests and the auditory oddball paradigm of event-related potentials at three different time periods: before receiving the intervention, one month, and two months. We found that the ginger-treated groups had significantly decreased P300 latencies... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527496 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527495&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fanesthesiology%2F2011%2F782391%2F We describe the anesthetic management of a patient with a previously undiagnosed mediastinal mass presenting for emergency neurosurgical surgery. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527495 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527494&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjtran%2F2011%2F979527%2F The initial step in successful islet transplantation is procurement of healthy donor islets. Given the limited number of donor pancreata selected for islet isolation and that islets from multiple donors are typically required to obtain insulin independence, it is critical to improve pancreas procurement rates and yield of islets for transplantation. Islets are delicate microorgans that are susceptible to apoptosis, hypoxia, and ischemia during isolation, culture, and the peritransplant period. Once the islets are engrafted, both prompt revascularization and protection from beta-cell death and graft rejection are key to secure long-term survival and function. To facilitate the engraftment of more robust islets suitable for combating the challenging isolation period and proinflammatory trans... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527494 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527493&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fecam%2F2012%2F148929%2F Conclusion. Taken together, these results suggest that ESB relaxed rabbit cavernous smooth muscle via the NO/cGMP system and Ca2+-sensitive K+ channels in the corpus cavernosum. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527493 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527492&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjam%2F2011%2F675484%2F A new construction of authentication codes with arbitration and multireceiver from singular symplectic geometry over finite fields is given. The parameters are computed. Assuming that the encoding rules are chosen according to a uniform probability distribution, the probabilities of success for different types of deception are also computed. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527492 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527491&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Forthopedics%2F2011%2F648080%2F A 38-year-old man presented with a one-month history of muscle weakness and dysesthesia in the lower extremities, urinary retention, and urinary tract infection after lumbar burst fracture resulted from high fall. During the rehabilitation in our hospital, he had arthritis in both the ankle and knee. However, the patient was treated as gouty arthropathy initially. The arthritis was completely remitted in a few days after the patient was diagnosed as reactive arthritis and started with sulfasalazine therapy and there was no recurrence during 4 months of follow-up. Based on this case, early recognition of reactive arthritis is of major importance to avoid delayed initiation of appropriate treatment in the patients with polyarthritis secondary to neurogenic bladder following cauda equina inju... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527491 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527490&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fnrp%2F2011%2F204594%2F Conclusion. The present study supported the view that visual art dialogue could be used by health care professionals in a structured manner and that meaningful art stimulation, related to a person’s experiences, could be of importance for the patients. Implementing art dialogues in hospital settings could be a fruitful working tool for nurses, a complementary manner of patient communication. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527490 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0100 5527490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516512&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fcggr%2F2011%2F673012%2F In the continuum of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and normal controls, a possible association of verbal memory and endogenous estradiol (E2) levels was investigated. Verbal episodic memory was measured with a german version of the California verbal memory test (CVLT). Results were controlled for apolipoprotein E (ApoE) phenotype. We studied 37 controls, 32 MCIs and 117 ADs. Groups differed in all trials of the CVLT (P<0.001) and in E2 levels (P<0.001). E2 levels differed significantly between groups only among females (P<0.001). In females correcting for age and ApoE, there was an overall correlation between CVLT delayed recall and level of E2   (P=0.025). Stepwise regression analyses found E2 level to be a significant p... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516512 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516511&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijso%2F2011%2F936516%2F Conclusions. With adequate commitment of resources and experienced surgical and oncologic practitioners, community cancer centers can meet national tertiary care standards in terms of pancreatic and periampullary cancer care. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516511 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516510&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Ftransplantation%2F2011%2F512893%2F We report herein an unusual case of spontaneous renal allograft rupture that occurred long time after transplantation due to severe acute rejection following cessation of immunosuppressive medications for advanced chronic allograft failure. To the best of our knowledge, the time interval between transplantation and the rupture of this allograft is the longest of those reported in the literature. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516510 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516509&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fmpe%2F2011%2F163020%2F Several centrifugation scenarios enabling the determination of soil parameters for saturated-unsaturated flow in porous media are presented, investigated, and discussed. Only global characteristics of the infiltration process in a sample are used, so that only simple, noninvasive measurements are performed. The characteristics can be transient measurements of the rotational momentum, or of the gravitational center, or of the water amount injected and expelled from the sample. No information about the saturation or the head distribution in the sample is required. This setup is different from the common multioutflow experiments. We give numerical proof that this method allows for fast determination of soil parameters in comparison to traditional measurements based on equilibrium conditions. ... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516509 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516508&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fija%2F2011%2F402461%2F This research was conducted to evaluate (1) rice tolerance to saflufenacil applied preemergence (PRE) and postemergence (POST) and (2) the combination of saflufenacil and clomazone in light-textured soils. No injury from PRE application of saflufenacil was observed in 2009, and minimal injury for saflufenacil alone was observed in 2010. Injury as high as 68% was observed with combinations of 505 g ha−1 of clomazone applied PRE and 50 g ha−1 of saflufenacil applied POST in 2009 early evaluations. No interaction between clomazone and POST saflufenacil rates was observed in 2010. Rice injury intensified with increasing rates of saflufenacil applied POST. However, rice recovered with time for herbicide treatments applied PRE and POST in both years... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516508 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516507&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fmpe%2F2011%2F592958%2F This paper presents an efficient semi-analytical technique for modeling two-dimensional, linearly elastic, inextensible frames undergoing large displacement and rotation. A system of ordinary differential equations governing an element is first converted into a system of nonlinear algebraic equations via appropriate enforcement of boundary conditions. Taylor's series expansion is then employed along with the co-rotational approach to derive the best linear approximation of such system and the corresponding exact element tangent stiffness matrix. A standard assembly procedure is applied, next, to obtain the best linear approximation of governing nonlinear equations for the structure. This final system is exploited in the solution search by Newton-Ralphson iteration. Key features of the ... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516507 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516506&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjam%2F2011%2F832630%2F We present an explicit formula which unifies the mask of (2n-1)-point ternary interpolating as well as approximating subdivision schemes. We observe that the odd point ternary interpolating and approximating schemes introduced by Lian (2009), Siddiqi and Rehan (2010, 2009) and Hassan and Dodgson (2003) are special cases of our proposed masks/schemes. Moreover, schemes introduced by Zheng et al. (2009) can easily be generated by our proposed masks. It is also proved from comparison that (2n-1)-point schemes are better than 2n-scheme in the sense of computational cost, support and error bounds. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516506 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516505&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijol%2F2011%2F575018%2F Purpose. The most common pharmacological therapies used in the treatment of stridor in children are glucocorticosteroids (GC) and alpha-adrenergic (αAR) agonists. Despite the long-standing reported efficacy of these medications, there is a paucity of data relating to their actual mechanisms of action in the upper airway. Summary. There is compelling scientific evidence supporting the use of αAR-agonists and GCs in pediatric stridor. αAR signaling and GCs regulate the vasomotor tone in the upper airway mucosa. The latter translates into better airflow dynamics, as delineated by human and nonhuman upper airway physiological models. In turn, clinical trials have demonstrated that GCs and the nonselective αAR agonist, epinephrine, improve respiratory distress scores... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516505 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516504&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjsc%2F2011%2F274382%2F With an incidence that is increasing at 2–5% per year, cutaneous melanoma is an international scourge that disproportionately targets young individuals. Despite much research, the treatment of advanced disease is still quite challenging. Immunotherapy with high-dose interferon-α2b or interleukin-2 benefits a select group of patients in the adjuvant and metastatic settings, respectively, with significant attendant toxicity. Advances in the biology of malignant melanoma and the role of immunomodulatory therapy have produced advances that have stunned the field. In this paper, we review the data for the use of interferon-α2b in various dosing ranges, vaccine therapy, and the role of radiotherapy in the adjuvant setting for malignant melanoma. Recent trials in the metas... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516504 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516503&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fmsi%2F2011%2F121530%2F This study is a validation of the Danish version of FAMS in a sample of individuals referred to a four-week rehabilitation program at either of the two Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation centers in Denmark. FAMS data were obtained through self-completed questionnaires from 190 individuals who attended the rehabilitation centers after referral by their general practitioner or specialist neurologist. The validation of the FAMS included assessment of data quality, scale assumptions, acceptability, construct validity, and reliability. Responsiveness was assessed by comparing individual FAMS scores at admission with the discharge score for groups of respondents who reported no change, improvement, or deterioration in their ability to cope with their illness. The Danish version of FAMS appears to... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516503 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516502&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjcse%2F2011%2F594086%2F This paper presents the design and development of a fixed low-order, robust H2 controller for a micro air vehicle (MAV) named Sarika-2. The controller synthesis uses strengthened discrete optimal projection equations and frequency-dependent performance index to achieve robust performance and stability. A single fixed gain low-order dynamic controller provides simultaneous stabilization, disturbance rejection, and sensor noise attenuation over the entire flight speed range of 16 m/sec to 26 m/sec. Comparative study indicates that the low-order H2-controller achieves robust performance levels similar to that of full order controller. Subsequently, the controller is implemented on a digital signal processor-based flight computer and is validated through the real time hardware in... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516502 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516501&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fanesthesiology%2F2011%2F878910%2F We present an unusual severe case of radiation induced changes to the larynx, with limited clinical symptoms, that caused failure of the fibreoptic intubation technique. A review of the known literature on radiation fibrosis and airway management is presented. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516501 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516500&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijpg%2F2011%2F373875%2F CViT (chromosome visualization tool) is a Perl utility for quickly generating images of features on a whole genome at once. It reads GFF3-formated data representing chromosomes (linkage groups or pseudomolecules) and sets of features on those chromosomes. It can display features on any chromosomal unit system, including genetic (centimorgan), cytological (centiMcClintock), and DNA unit (base-pair) coordinates. CViT has been used to track sequencing progress (status of genome sequencing, location and number of gaps), to visualize BLAST hits on a whole genome view, to associate maps with one another, to locate regions of repeat densities to display syntenic regions, and to visualize centromeres and knobs on chromosomes. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516500 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516499&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjeph%2F2011%2F964617%2F Conclusion. Symptoms of insomnia including short sleep duration, daytime sleepiness, and difficulty falling asleep are independently associated with CVD in American Indians aged ≥55 years. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516499 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516498&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fgrp%2F2011%2F727403%2F Liver regeneration is known to occur in mice lacking one or more Toll-like receptors (TLRs) or the adaptor protein MyD88. Though MyD88 is required for signaling by many TLRs, others signal via MyD88-independent pathways, leading to the induction of type I interferons (IFNs). Here, we assessed liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy (PH) in mice lacking both MyD88 and the type I IFN receptor (Myd88-IFNAR double-KO). Approximately 28% of Myd88-IFNAR double-KO mice had gross liver lesions prior to surgery. In mice without lesions, Myd88-IFNAR deficiency abrogated the increase in circulating IL-6 after PH but did not impair hepatocyte BrdU incorporation, mitotic figure counts, or recovery of liver-to-body weight ratios. These results indicate that type I IFNs are not responsible for t... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516498 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516497&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Forthopedics%2F2011%2F160591%2F We present the case of a 17-year-old male in which the surgical dislocation approach was utilized to retrieve a bullet from the femoral head with a good short-term outcome. This case represents a rare application of the surgical hip dislocation approach for an unusual trauma. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516497 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516496&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fecam%2F2012%2F528482%2F Cerebral vascular disease is very common in the elderly and is one of the most dangerous diseases which is hazardous to the body’s health, and it is the medical specialists’ study hot spot not only in the clinical field but also in the medical basic research field. Neural regeneration has been paid more and more attention in recent years. Nogo’s function in the process of neural regeneration has become the focal point since it was discovered in the year 2000. Many studies elucidate that Nogo negatively affects the neural regeneration and plasticity. Chinese medicine plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of neural diseases, and recently some researches about the Chinese medicine’s intervention effect on Nogo-A/NgR sprang up, so it is necessary to make a review on t... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516496 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516495&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fophmed%2F2011%2F371324%2F Conclusions. Our patient demonstrates some unique features adding to the known characteristics of autoimmune retinopathy associated with anti-alpha-enolase antibodies. As more cases are reported, further understanding of the features and pathophysiology of this rare condition will hopefully be elucidated. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516495 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516494&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fpd%2F2011%2F507416%2F Conclusion. Non-motor symptoms improved on two separate questionnaires following unilateral DBS for PD. Future studies are needed to confirm these findings and determine their clinical significance as well as to examine the strengths/weaknesses of each questionnaire/scale. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516494 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:15 +0100 5516494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496405&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Faaa%2F2011%2F903736%2F The main purpose of this paper is considering the lacunary sequence spaces defined by Karakaya (2007), by proving the property (β) and Uniform Opial property. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496405 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496404&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjdd%2F2011%2F469679%2F Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease represent a huge unmet medical need. The prevalence of both diseases is increasing, but the efficacy of treatment is still very limited due to various factors including the blood brain barrier (BBB). Drug delivery to the brain remains the major challenge for the treatment of all neurodegenerative diseases because of the numerous protective barriers surrounding the central nervous system. New therapeutic drugs that cross the BBB are critically needed for treatment of many brain diseases. One of the significant factors on neurotherapeutics is the constraint of the blood brain barrier and the drug release kinetics that cause peripheral serious side effects. Contrary to common belief, neurodegenerative and ... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496404 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496403&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fpathology%2F2011%2F252805%2F We describe a case of a 71-year-old man that developed progressive urinary obstruction symptoms and was subjected to a transurethral prostatic resection (TURP). Histologically, there is a diffuse proliferation of epithelioid and spindle cells that showed rare atypical mitotic figures. Immunohistochemically, the neoplastic cells express diffusely CD34 and focally progesterone whereas no immunoreactivity was seen for cytocheratin, desmin, S-100, Bcl-2, chromogranin, CD117, and actin smooth muscle. A final diagnosis of low-grade prostatic stromal sarcoma (LG-PS) was made. This is a really rare neoplasm; in the literature, in fact, to our knowledge, only 6 cases are described and all of these were alive and free of disease at followup. Our patient too is free of disease at 15 months from the d... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496403 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496402&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fcrim%2F2011%2F165954%2F Conclusions. Schwannomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intraventricular tumors. Although the embryologic origins may be different from nerve sheath-derived schwannomas, the histologic, clinical, and natural history appear identical and thus should be managed similarly. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496402 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496401&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fecam%2F2012%2F515901%2F Conclusions. Flavonoids isolated from Citrus aurantium L. induced G2/M phase arrest through the modulation of cell cycle related proteins and apoptosis through activation caspase. These finding suggest flavonoids isolated from Citrus aurantium L. were useful agent for the chemoprevention of gastric cancer. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496401 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496400&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjst%2F2011%2F905813%2F The intracellular suppressors of cytokine signaling (SOCS) family members, including CISH and SOCS1 to 7 in mammals, are important regulators of cytokine signaling pathways. So far, the orthologues of all the eight mammalian SOCS members have been identified in fish, with several of them having multiple copies. Whilst fish CISH, SOCS3, and SOCS5 paralogues are possibly the result of the fish-specific whole genome duplication event, gene duplication or lineage-specific genome duplication may also contribute to some paralogues, as with the three trout SOCS2s and three zebrafish SOCS5s. Fish SOCS genes are broadly expressed and also show species-specific expression patterns. They can be upregulated by cytokines, such as IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-21, by immune stimula... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496400 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496399&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjst%2F2011%2F894510%2F The importance of signal transduction cascades such as the EGFR and JAK/STAT pathways for development and homeostasis is highlighted by the high levels of molecular conservation maintained between organisms as evolutionary diverged as fruit flies and humans. This conservation is also mirrored in many of the regulatory mechanisms that control the extent and duration of signalling in vivo. One group of proteins that represent important physiological regulators of both EGFR and JAK/STAT signalling is the members of the SOCS family. Only 3 SOCS-like proteins are encoded by the Drosophila genome, and despite this low complexity, Drosophila SOCS proteins share many similarities to their human homologues. SOCS36E is both a target gene and negative regulator of JAK/STAT signalling while SOCS44A an... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496399 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496398&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjcse%2F2011%2F719730%2F Linear time-delay systems with transcendental characteristic equations have infinitely many eigenvalues which are generally hard to compute completely. However, the spectrum of first-order linear time-delay systems can be analyzed with the Lambert function. This paper studies the stability and state feedback stabilization of first-order linear time-delay system in detail via the Lambert function. The main issues concerned are the rightmost eigenvalue locations, stability robustness with respect to delay time, and the response performance of the closed-loop system. Examples and simulations are presented to illustrate the analysis results. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496398 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496397&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Faurt%2F2011%2F395190%2F Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have been shown to experience increases in stress, depression, and anxiety, which are also associated with child behavior problems related to ASDs. Literature-examining potential mechanisms that underlie the relationship of child behavior problems and parental anxiety/depression in this population are scarce. The current study sought to examine the roles of parenting stress and parenting self-efficacy as mediators between child behavior problems and parental anxiety/depression. Using a sample of 134 mothers, these potential mediators were tested. Hypotheses were supported, indicating that parenting stress mediated the relationship between child behavior problems and decreased parenting self-efficacy, and decreased parenting self-eff... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496397 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496396&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fipid%2F2011%2F341065%2F In February, 2008, the South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Public Health Unit investigated an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis within the south east region of Sydney, Australia. Thirty-one cases with laboratory-confirmed cryptosporidiosis and 97 age- and geographically matched controls selected by random digit dialling were recruited into a case-control study and interviewed for infection risk factors. Cryptosporidiosis was associated with swimming at Facility A (matched odds ratio = 19.4, 95% confidence interval: 3.7–100.8) and exposure to household contacts with diarrhoea (matched odds ratio = 7.7, 95% confidence interval: 1.9–31.4) in multivariable conditional logistic regression models. A protective effect for any animal contact was also found (matched odds ratio = 0.2, 95&... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496396 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496395&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjam%2F2011%2F942024%2F This paper studies the Euler-Maxwell system which is a model of a collisionless plasma. By energy estimation and the curl-div decomposition of the gradient, we rigorously justify a singular approximation of the incompressible Euler equations via a quasi-neutral regime. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496395 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496394&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Ftrt%2F2011%2F127817%2F Conclusion and Recommendation. Tuberculosis lymphadenitis is significantly more common in females. Hence, attention should be given for control and prevention of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496394 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496393&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fcrim%2F2011%2F719583%2F Cognitive decline affects one in twenty people over the age of 65. There is often a paucity of clues as to the underlying pathology, and while the diagnosis will usually prove to be either Alzheimer’s disease or vascular dementia, there may be clinical features suggesting rarer alternatives. This case of a 71-year-old lady with a 3-month history of progressive cognitive decline illustrates clinical features suggestive of Creutzfeltd-Jakob disease such as rapid decline in conscious level and myoclonic jerking. Diagnosis was confirmed by 3 means: (1) Electroencephalogram demonstrating periodic sharp wave complexes, (2) MRI brain showing cortical ribboning and high signal in the caudate nucleus, and (3) presence of protein S100 and protein14-3-3 in the cerebrospinal fluid. Postmortem brain ... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496393 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496392&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fcrim%2F2011%2F903910%2F We describe the case of a CF patient who was initially diagnosed at 16 years of age after presenting with mild respiratory compromise and pancreatic sufficiency. When genetic testing was first performed using a CF mutation panel, only a single F508del CFTR allele was identified. We subsequently performed testing, which revealed a previously unreported mutation: A457P (p.Ala457Pro, c.1369G>C). The patient's clinical course through adulthood is described, and genotype-phenotype correlation is discussed. The A457P mutation appears to confer a relatively mild phenotype, as is usually observed with CFTR class IV–VI defects. With the advent of more comprehensive and widely available genetic testing techniques, identification of CF genotypes in patients with milder disease varian... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496392 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496391&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fcc%2F2011%2F287261%2F We describe a case of a lost guidewire during central venous catheter insertion followed by a review of the literature of this topic. Measures which can be taken to prevent such complications are explained in detail as well as recommended steps to remedy errors should they occur. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496391 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:07 +0100 5496391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488853&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fcrim%2F2011%2F205691%2F Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune, inflammatory disease associated with cachexia (reduced muscle and increased fat). Although strength-training exercise has been used in persons with RA, it is not clear if it is effective for reducing cachexia. A 46-year-old woman was studied to determine: (i) if resistance exercise could reverse cachexia by improving muscle mass, fiber cross-sectional area, and muscle function; and (2) if elevated apoptotic signaling was involved in cachexia with RA and could be reduced by resistance training. A needle biopsy was obtained from the vastus lateralis muscle of the RA subject before and after 16 weeks of resistance training. Knee extensor strength increased by 13.6% and fatigue decreased by 2.8% Muscle mass increased by 2... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488853 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:41:28 +0100 5488853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488852&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjs%2F2011%2F827969%2F This study aims to develop a wireless sensor with a long communication distance and to apply the wireless applications, such as monitoring the moisture in the wrapped products and surface adsorption of hydrogen peroxide in the biological isolation systems. The dropwise addition of the distilled water on the cleaning tissue is clearly detected by the measurement of the backscattered power from the sensor at the frequencies of 0.954 GHz and 2.45 GHz. The ratio of the backscattered power in two frequency bands can be used as an index to measure moisture. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488852 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:41:28 +0100 5488852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488851&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fmpe%2F2011%2F629760%2F By using the first integral method, the traveling wave solutions for the generalized Pochhammer-Chree (PC) equations are constructed. The obtained results include complex exponential function solutions, complex traveling solitary wave solutions, complex periodic wave solutions, and complex rational function solutions. The power of this manageable method is confirmed. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488851 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:41:28 +0100 5488851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488850&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fahep%2F2011%2F190587%2F A number of features and applications of subleading-color amplitudes of N=4 SYM theory are reviewed. Particular attention is given to the IR divergences of the subleading-color amplitudes, the relationships of N=4 SYM theory to N=8 supergravity, and to geometric interpretations of one-loop subleading-color and NkMHV amplitudes of N=4 SYM theory. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488850 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:41:28 +0100 5488850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488849&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Forthopedics%2F2011%2F486756%2F Gorham's disease is a rare disorder involving the proliferation of endothelial channels resulting in resorption and disappearance of bone. An unusual case of polyostotic Gorham's disease affecting the scapula, humerus, radius, and ulna in a 39-year-old woman is described. The patient had extensive disease spreading across both the glenohumeral and humeroulnar joints. This is the first report of Gorham's disease spreading across multiple joints in the upper extremity. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488849 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:41:28 +0100 5488849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488848&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjps%2F2011%2F603856%2F Cohen's kappa and weighted kappa statistics are the conventional methods used frequently in measuring agreement for categorical responses. In this paper, through the perspective of a generalized inverse, we propose an alternative general framework of the fixed-effects modeling of Cohen's weighted kappa, proposed by Yang and Chinchilli (2011). Properties of the proposed method are provided. Small sample performance is investigated through bootstrap simulation studies, which demonstrate good performance of the proposed method. When there are only two categories, the proposed method reduces to Cohen's kappa. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488848 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:41:28 +0100 5488848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488847&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjobes%2F2011%2F314619%2F Conclusion. Weight status does not contribute to disparities in CRC screening in race/ethnicity and gender subgroups. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488847 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:41:28 +0100 5488847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488846&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fcrim%2F2011%2F606920%2F The etiology of Kawasaki disease remains unknown despite extensive studies. Some researchers suggest that it is caused by an infectious agent. This is a case report where a patient with incomplete Kawasaki disease was found to have evidence compatible with acute Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. This is one of the several case reports linking Mycoplasma pneumoniae to Kawasaki disease as a possible trigger. This is perhaps due to a superantigen or is mediated by some other mechanism. Accurate and timely testing for Mycoplasma infections is difficult and has its limitations. Despite this, Mycoplasma pneumoniae should be considered in the differential and ... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488846 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:41:28 +0100 5488846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488845&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Foximed%2F2011%2F194586%2F The reduction of oxidative stress could be achieved in three levels: by lowering exposure to environmental pollutants with oxidizing properties, by increasing levels of endogenous and exogenous antioxidants, or by lowering the generation of oxidative stress by stabilizing mitochondrial energy production and efficiency. Endogenous oxidative stress could be influenced in two ways: by prevention of ROS formation or by quenching of ROS with antioxidants. However, the results of epidemiological studies where people were treated with synthetic antioxidants are inconclusive and contradictory. Recent evidence suggests that antioxidant supplements (although highly recommended by the pharmaceutical industry and taken by many individuals) do not offer sufficient protection against oxidative stress, o... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488845 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:41:28 +0100 5488845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488844&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fafs%2F2011%2F986748%2F We prove two unique common coupled fixed-point theorems for self maps in symmetric G-fuzzy metric spaces. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488844 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:41:28 +0100 5488844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488843&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijap%2F2011%2F184942%2F The idea of using a cylindrical dielectric resonator antenna for mechanical direction finding and target tracking is presented. The hybrid feeding network of the receiving antenna comprised two ports: one for the broadside-type sum pattern and another for the monopole-type difference pattern. The proposed design is fabricated and tested experimentally for concept validation. Both linearly polarized patterns were obtained around 2.6 GHz. The coupling between the sum and difference ports is measured to be smaller than −30 dB, and the 3 dB width of the minimum in the difference pattern is 10°. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488843 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:41:28 +0100 5488843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478467&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjam%2F2011%2F378389%2F By using the variational method, some existence theorems are obtained for periodic solutions of autonomous (q,p)-Laplacian system with impulsive effects. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478467 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478466&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fvetmed%2F2011%2F897065%2F A case of Japanese Black heifer with a congenital absence of teat (athelia) was observed at Highashi-Hiroshima Agricultural High School, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The heifer was born after transfer of embryo from Japanese Black cattle. The sire of the heifer was a proven Japanese Black. The birth weight of the heifer was 27 kg. On physical examination of the heifer at 21 months after birth, the teat at fore left was absent and the remaining three teats were normal in shape without any physical abnormalities. Per rectal palpation of the genital organs revealed the normal cervix and uterine horns. It was difficult to palpate the ovaries due to the fat around the organs. Blood samples were taken for cytogenetic and DNA testing. The heifer had normal chromosomal set. The heifer was c... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478466 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478465&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjst%2F2011%2F415195%2F Protease activated receptors (PAR) have been shown to play a role in inflammation. PAR-2 is expressed by numerous cells in the lung and has either proinflammatory, anti-inflammatory, or no effect depending on the model. Here, we examined the role of PAR-2 in a model of LPS-induced lung inflammation. We found that PAR-2-deficient mice had significantly less KC expression in bronchial lavage fluid compared with wild-type mice but there was no difference in MIP-2 or TNF-α expression. We also found that isolated alveolar and resident peritoneal macrophages lacking PAR-2 showed a similar deficit in KC after LPS stimulation without differences in MIP-2 or TNF-α. Infiltration of neutrophils and macrophages into the lung following LPS administration was not affected by an absence of ... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478465 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478464&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjtran%2F2011%2F307130%2F A sound evaluation of every bioethical problem should be predicated on a careful analysis of at least two basic elements: (i) reliable scientific information and (ii) the ethical principles and values at stake. A thorough evaluation of both elements also calls for a careful examination of statements by authoritative institutions. Unfortunately, in the case of medically complex living donors neither element gives clear-cut answers to the ethical problems raised. Likewise, institutionary documents frequently offer only general criteria, which are not very helpful when making practical choices. This paper first introduces a brief overview of scientific information, ethical values, and institutionary documents; the notions of “acceptable risk” and “minimal risk” are the... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478464 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478463&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fotolaryngology%2F2011%2F958652%2F Fourth branchial pouch anomalies are rare congenital disorders of the neck and are a consequence of abnormal development of the branchial apparatus during embryogenesis. Failure to appropriately recognize these anomalies may result in misdiagnosis, insufficient treatment, and continued recurrence. Here, we present an unique presentation of two cases, describe their diagnosis, clinical course, and management, and review the literature regarding these interesting anomalies. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478463 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478462&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fecam%2F2012%2F429718%2F Conclusion. A single application of traditional cupping might be an effective treatment for improving pain, quality of life, and hyperalgesia in CNP. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478462 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478461&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijol%2F2011%2F274102%2F Impaction of foreign bodies in the upper aerodigestive tract is commonly encountered in ENT practice. The present paper describes an iatrogenic complication with migration of an impacted foreign body (chicken bone) of the hypopharynx into the prevertebral space, after unsuccessful attempt of endoscopic removal. The foreign body was visualized with cervical CT scan lying extraluminally between the major vessels of the neck. An open surgical procedure with neck exploration was necessary for the definite treatment. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478461 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478460&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Faoe%2F2011%2F143235%2F The focus of this paper is to analyze in detail the nonlinear polarization rotation phenomenon in the Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA) according to the injection conditions. To this end, we have developed a numerical model based on the coupled mode theory and the formalism of Stokes. The obtained results are in agreement with the experimental measurements that have been carried out in free space, which allows optimum control and preservation of the polarization state of the injected and collected signals. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478460 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478459&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fbcri%2F2011%2F245090%2F Membrane rafts are small (10–200 nm) sterol- and sphingolipid-enriched domains that compartmentalize cellular processes. Membrane rafts play an important role in viral infection cycles and viral virulence. Viruses are divided into four main classes, enveloped DNA virus, enveloped RNA virus, nonenveloped DNA virus, and nonenveloped RNA virus. General virus infection cycle is also classified into two sections, the early stage (entry process) and the late stage (assembly, budding, and release processes of virus particles). In the viral cycle, membrane rafts act as a scaffold of many cellular signal transductions, which are associated with symptoms caused by viral infections. In this paper, we describe the functions of membrane rafts in viral lifecycles and host cellular response ... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478459 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478458&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjpath%2F2011%2F280481%2F Histochemical and ultrastructural analyses were carried out to assess structural and biochemical changes in date palm roots pretreated with salicylic acid (SA) then inoculated with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. albedinis (Foa). Flavonoids, induced proteins, and peroxidase activity were revealed in root tissues of SA-treated plants after challenge by Foa. These reactions were closely associated with plant resistance to Foa. Host reactions induced after inoculation of SA-treated plants with Foa included the plugging of intercellular spaces, the deposition of electron-dense materials at the sites of pathogen penetration, and several damages to fungal cells. On the other hand, untreated inoculated plants showed marked cell wall degradation and total cytoplasm disorganization, indicating the protec... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478458 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478457&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjps%2F2011%2F850727%2F We present a method of optimal hedging and pricing of equity-linked life insurance products in an incomplete discrete-time financial market. A pure endowment life insurance contract with guarantee is used as an example. The financial market incompleteness is caused by the assumption that the underlying risky asset price ratios are distributed in a compact interval, generalizing the assumptions of multinomial incomplete market models. For a range of initial hedging capitals for the embedded financial option, we numerically solve an optimal hedging problem and determine a risk-return profile of each optimal non-self-financing hedging strategy. The fair price of the insurance contract is determined according to the insurer's risk-return preferences. Illustrative numerical results of testing o... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478457 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478456&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fgm%2F2011%2F945752%2F We report a case of localized MALT lymphoma of the lacrimal gland, with prolonged sustained remission after eradication of gastric Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) infection. He sustains in remission of lacrimal MALT lymphoma for four years without chemotherapy or radiotherapy. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478456 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478455&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjps%2F2011%2F904705%2F On the basis of the half-Cauchy distribution, we propose the called beta-half-Cauchy distribution for modeling lifetime data. Various explicit expressions for its moments, generating and quantile functions, mean deviations, and density function of the order statistics and their moments are provided. The parameters of the new model are estimated by maximum likelihood, and the observed information matrix is derived. An application to lifetime real data shows that it can yield a better fit than three- and two-parameter Birnbaum-Saunders, gamma, and Weibull models. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478455 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478454&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fipid%2F2011%2F604372%2F This study uses social network and spatial analytical methods simultaneously to understand cholera transmission in rural Bangladesh. Both have been used separately to incorporate context into health studies, but using them together is a new and recent approach. Data include a spatially referenced longitudinal demographic database consisting of approximately 200,000 people and a database of all laboratory-confirmed cholera cases from 1983 to 2003. A complete kinship-based network linking households is created, and distance matrices are also constructed to model spatial relationships. A spatial error-social effects model tested for cholera clus... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478454 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478453&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijgp%2F2011%2F207123%2F Linear and weakly nonlinear properties of magnetoconvection in a sparsely packed porous medium are investigated. We have obtained the values of Takens-Bogdanov bifurcation points and codimension two bifurcation points by plotting graphs of neutral curves corresponding to stationary and oscillatory convection for different values of physical parameters relevant to magnetoconvection in a sparsely packed porous medium near a supercritical pitchfork bifurcation. We have derived a nonlinear two-dimensional Ginzburg-Landau equation with real coefficients by using Newell-Whitehead (1969) method. The effect of the parameter values on the stability mode is investigated and shown the occurrence of secondary instabilities namely, Eckhaus and Zigzag instabilities. We have studied Nessult number contri... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478453 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0100 5478453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470506&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijhep%2F2011%2F818672%2F The prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is affected by tumoral factors and liver functions; therefore it is often difficult to select the appropriate therapeutic methods for HCC. Recently, two global phase III trials showed that sorafenib, which is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, improved the prognosis of patients with advanced HCC. As a new therapeutic strategy for HCC, sorafenib is expected to expand the indication for HCC in the future. However, it alone is insufficient for the molecular-targeted treatment of HCC because the signaling pathway exists not only in cancer cells but also in normal cells. Recently, cancer stem cells (CSCs) have attracted attention as a novel therapeutic target for HCC. There is now much evidence that stem cell properties such as self-renewal, unlimited p... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470506 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:16:26 +0100 5470506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470505&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijde%2F2011%2F751969%2F We consider the dead-core problem for the fast diffusion equation with spatially dependent coefficient and obtain precise estimates on the single-point final dead-core profile. The proofs rely on maximum principle and require much delicate computation. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470505 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:16:26 +0100 5470505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470504&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Flrt%2F2011%2F329572%2F It has been revealed that the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway plays an important role in the development of solid tumors and hematological malignancies, particularly in B-cell neoplasia and leukemia. In the last decade there have been made experimental approaches targeting the Wnt pathway in chronic leukemia. In this paper we provide an overview about the current state of knowledge regarding the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in chronic leukemia with special focus on therapeutic options and strategies. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470504 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:16:26 +0100 5470504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470503&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijmms%2F2011%2F342759%2F The limit set of a topological transformation group on S1 generated by two generators is proved to be totally disconnected (or thin) and perfect if the conditions (i–v) are satisfied. A concrete application to a Doubly Periodic Riccati equation is given. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470503 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:16:26 +0100 5470503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470502&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fape%2F2011%2F925618%2F An efficient power factor correction converter is presented. Two boost-topology switching cells are interleaved to minimize EMI while operating at lower switching frequency and soft switching to minimize losses. The result is a system with high conversion efficiency, able to operate in a pulse-width-modulation (PWM) way. Seven transition states of the ZVT converter in one switching period are described. In order to illustrate the operational principle key, implementation details, including simulations, are described. The validity of this converter is guaranteed by the obtained results. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470502 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:16:26 +0100 5470502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470501&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijps%2F2011%2F426057%2F The polycarbonate film (PC) surface was treated using glow discharge low-pressure air plasma. The modified surface was characterized by contact angle, FTIR, XRD, AFM, and XPS analysis. The surface-modified samples were further investigated using T-peel test for technical applications. The surface energy of the sample was estimated by measuring contact angle. The results show that, after plasma treatment, the root mean square (RMS) roughness of PC film was gradually increased with exposure time. Plasma treatment modified the chemical composition of the polymer surface and it made the surface to be highly hydrophilic. It was found that the air plasma treatment increases the polar component of PC film. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470501 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:16:26 +0100 5470501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470500&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fcrim%2F2011%2F385894%2F Conclusion. The tests may be useful to reveal the exact measure of the current evolutionary stage of HD patients, allowing for more efficient planning of treatment and future procedures, such as the medication, therapy, and physical activity to be administered. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470500 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:16:26 +0100 5470500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470499&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Frrp%2F2011%2F595627%2F Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide and is increasingly detected at small size (<5 cm) owing to surveillance programmes in high-risk patients. For these cases, curative therapies such as resection, liver transplantation, or percutaneous ablation have been proposed. When surgical options are precluded, image-guided tumor ablation is recommended as the most appropriate therapeutic choice in terms of tumor local control, safety, and improvement in survival. Laser ablation (LA) represents one of currently available loco-ablative techniques: light is delivered via flexible quartz fibers of diameter from 300 to 600 μm inserted into tumor lesion through either fine needles (21g Chiba needles) or large-bore catheters. The thermal... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470499 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:16:26 +0100 5470499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460070&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Foximed%2F2011%2F976948%2F Conclusion. DFE treatment shows efficacy for preventing diabetic deterioration and for improving pathological parameters of diabetic neuropathy in rats, as compared with control groups. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460070 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460069&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijht%2F2011%2F828797%2F In conclusion, HTN is still on the rise in Jordan, and levels of awareness and control are below the optimal levels. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460069 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460068&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjam%2F2011%2F161853%2F Two kinds of the Levenberg-Marquardt-type methods for the solution of vertical complementarity problem are introduced. The methods are based on a nonsmooth equation reformulation of the vertical complementarity problem for its solution. Local and global convergence results and some remarks about the two kinds of the Levenberg-Marquardt-type methods are also given. Finally, numerical experiments are reported. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460068 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460067&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fgenetics%2F2011%2F143132%2F We report the clinical presentation and laboratory findings of a 69-year-old man with fragile X-associated tremor ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, who was noted to have monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a plasma cell proliferative disorder and a precursor disease of multiple myeloma. Both MGUS and FXTAS are associated with microRNA (miRNA) dysregulation. We speculate that individuals with FXTAS may be predisposed to MGUS and further studies are warranted regarding this association. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460067 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460066&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijps%2F2011%2F302843%2F Zinc oxide thin films of different thicknesses ranging from 100 to 300 nm were prepared on polyethylene terephthalate substrates with thermal evaporation in a vacuum of approximately 3×10-5 Torr. X-ray diffraction patterns confirm the proper phase formation of the material. From atomic force microscopy (AFM) images, it was found that the root mean square roughness of the film surface increased as the film thickness increased. The optical properties of ZnO on PET substrates were determined through the optical transmission method using an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer. The optical band gap values of ZnO thin films slightly decreased as the film thickness increased. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460066 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460065&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijbc%2F2011%2F235926%2F An attractive alternative treatment for malignant tumors that are refractive to conventional therapies, such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, is electrical-pulse-mediated drug delivery. Electric field distribution of tissue/tumor is important for effective treatment of tissues. This paper deals with the electric field distribution study of a tissue model using MAXWELL 3D Simulator. Our results indicate that tumor tissue had lower electric field strength compared to normal cells, which makes them susceptible to electrical-pulse-mediated drug delivery. This difference could be due to the altered properties of tumor cells compared to normal cells, and our results corroborate this. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460065 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460064&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjmb%2F2011%2F976396%2F The analysis of 255 bottom trawl samples obtained in annual experimental surveys (2007–2010) along the western Mediterranean shows the existence of five well-defined demersal assemblages that follow a depth distribution: (a) upper shelf assemblages, including two assemblages differentiated by the type of substrate (sand-muddy and terrigenous muddy bottoms); (b) a middle shelf assemblage; (c) an upper slope assemblage; (d) a middle slope assemblage. Faunally, they are dominated by fish (37% of 452 total species), followed by crustaceans (22%), molluscs (17%), echinoderms (9%), and other invertebrates (15%). The assemblages identified showed major alterations on the shelf and shelf edge and less pronounced ones on the upper and middle slope. The average diversity va... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460064 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460063&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fana%2F2011%2F593548%2F The aim of this paper is to present the structure of a class of matrices that enables explicit inverse to be obtained. Starting from an already known class of matrices, we construct a Hadamard product that derives the class under consideration. The latter are defined by 4n−2 parameters, analytic expressions of which provide the elements of the lower Hessenberg form inverse. Recursion formulae of these expressions reduce the arithmetic operations in evaluating the inverse to O(n2). (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460063 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460062&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Flrt%2F2011%2F428960%2F Recent studies have shown genetic and epigenetic aberrations resulting in aberrant activation of the Wingless-Int (Wnt) pathway, thus influencing the initiation and progression of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Of major importance, these findings may lead to novel treatment strategies exploiting targeted modulation of Wnt signaling. This paper comprises the latest status of knowledge concerning the role of Wnt pathway alteration in AML and outlines future lines of research and their clinical perspectives. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460062 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460061&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijhep%2F2011%2F120925%2F Tumor associated fibroblasts (TAFs) are considered a microenvironmental element critical for tumor growth and progression. Experimental studies suggest that their origin could be from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from the bone marrow. However, the role played by TAFs in cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma development, and progression is largely unknown, and in vitro human models are missing. This paper for the first time demonstrates that (1) human neoplastic livers possess a population of multipotent adult stem cells (MASCs) with properties of TAFs; (2) a population of MASC-derived TAFs is already present in cirrhotic, not yet neoplastic, livers; (3) MASCs isolated from nonneoplastic and noncirrhotic liver scan acquire a TAF phenotype when grown in a medium conditioned by tumor c... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460061 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460060&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijht%2F2011%2F987159%2F In conclusion, overweight and obese children have higher risk of having hypertension and children with dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and metabolic syndrome and higher HOMA-IR have higher risk of developing hypertension. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460060 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460059&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fmrt%2F2011%2F816250%2F A tetrazolium-based colorimetric selective assay (MTT-based CSA) was developed to assess the selectivity of antimalarial drugs. This in vitro assay, unlike all others, measures the ability of drugs to indirectly protect red blood cells (RBCs) from Plasmodium-falciparum-induced destruction. Optimum incubation time and number of cells needed were 5 days and 23×106 RBCs per well, respectively. A parasitemia range of 0.375% to 3% was found to be suitable for this assay. The MTT-based CSA determined anti-P. falciparum strain DD2 activity of chloroquine at a higher 50% effective concentration (EC50) value (21.0 μg/mL) than the isotopic microtest (10.0 μg/mL). Artesunate and oxytetracycline achieved 90% effect against DD2 with minimal or no toxic... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460059 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460058&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjps%2F2011%2F708087%2F Some strong laws of large numbers and strong convergence properties for arrays of rowwise negatively associated and linearly negative quadrant dependent random variables are obtained. The results obtained not only generalize the result of Hu and Taylor to negatively associated and linearly negative quadrant dependent random variables, but also improve it. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460058 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460057&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fpediatrics%2F2011%2F970143%2F We report a 16-year-old Down syndrome girl who presented psychosis symptomatology, and she was diagnosed as having silent celiac disease. Olanzapine treatment and gluten-free diet were satisfactory. It is necessary to consider celiac disease in Down syndrome patients with psychiatric symptoms, mainly psychotic symptomatology. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460057 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460056&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Faaa%2F2011%2F812690%2F Berinde and Borcut (2011), introduced the concept of tripled fixed point for single mappings in partially ordered metric spaces. Samet and Vetro (2011) established some coupled fixed point theorems for multivalued nonlinear contraction mappings in partially ordered metric spaces. In this paper, we obtain existence of tripled fixed point of multivalued nonlinear contraction mappings in the framework of partially ordered metric spaces. Also, we give an example. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460056 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460055&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Farth%2F2011%2F823527%2F Conclusion. Patients in this study were characterized by poor physical ability, high levels of pain, and high prevalence of age-related health hazards. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460055 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0100 5460055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450682&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fav%2F2011%2F572868%2F Various amino acid-derived compounds, for example, Nα-Cocoyl-L-arginine ethyl ester (CAE), alkyloxyhydroxylpropylarginine, arginine cocoate, and cocoyl glycine potassium salt (Amilite), were examined for their virucidal activities against herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2), influenza A virus (IAV), and poliovirus type 1 (PV-1) in comparison to benzalkonium chloride (BKC) and sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS) as a cationic and anionic control detergent and also to other commercially available disinfectants. While these amino acid-derived compounds were all effective against HSV-1 and HSV-2, CAE and Amilite were the most effective. These two compounds were, however, not as effective against IAV, another enveloped virus, as against HSV. Cytotoxicity of CAE was weak; at 0.012&... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450682 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450681&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fogi%2F2011%2F852061%2F The introduction of da Vinci Robotic Surgery to the field of Gynecology has resulted in large changes in surgical management. The robotic platform allows less experienced laparoscopic surgeons to perform more complex procedures. In general gynecology and reproductive gynecology, the robot is being increasingly used for procedures such as hysterectomies, myomectomies, adnexal surgery, and tubal anastomosis. Among urogynecology the robot is being utilized for sacrocolopexies. In the field of gynecologic oncology, the robot is being increasingly used for hysterectomies and lymphadenectomies in oncologic diseases. Despite the rapid and widespread adoption of robotic surgery in gynecology, there are no randomized trials comparing its efficacy and safety to other traditional surgical approaches.... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450681 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450680&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fija%2F2011%2F316856%2F A field experiment was conducted in a newly reclaimed soil at El-Saff region, El-Giza Governorate, Egypt to study the effects of different rates of nitrogen (N: 62 to 248 kg ha-1) with or without soil inoculation of sulfur- (S-) oxidizing bacteria (SoxB) and combined inoculation of SoxB and N-fixing bacteria (NFxB) on yield, quality and nutritional status of onion (Allium cepa L., “Giza 20”). Elemental S at 620 kg ha-1 was applied to all treatments. Application of N at 62, 124, and 248 kg ha-1 rates increased onion yield, plant height, and N uptake by 28 to 76%, 32 to 53%, and 61 to 145%, as compared to those of the plants that received no N. Inoculation of SoxB at various N rates increased onion yields by 47 to 69% and N uptake by 76 t... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450680 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450679&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fcrim%2F2011%2F659769%2F We report three cases of KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia that were successfully treated using combination therapy with polymyxin B and other antimicrobials. Serum bactericidal titers were determined and provided additional clinical guidance in the management of such patients. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450679 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450678&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fpsi%2F2011%2F127353%2F The anterolateral thigh flap can provide a large skin paddle nourished by a long and large-caliber pedicle and can be harvested by two-team work. Most importantly, the donor-site morbidity is minimal. However, the anatomic variations decreased its popularity. By adapting free-style flap concepts, such as preoperative mapping of the perforators and being familiar with retrograde perforator dissection, this disadvantage had been overcome gradually. Furthermore, several modifications widen its clinical applications: the fascia lata can be included for sling or tendon reconstruction, the bulkiness could be created by including vastus lateralis muscle or deepithelization of skin flap, the pliability could be increased by suprafascial dissection or primary thinning, the pedicle length could be l... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450678 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450677&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fmse%2F2011%2F257539%2F When a cavitated body moves in shallow water, both flexible free surface and rigid bottom wall will produce great influence on the cavity pattern and hydrodynamics to change the motion attitude and stability of the body. In this paper, a single-fluid multiphase flow method coupled with a natural cavitation model was employed to study the effects of two kinds of boundaries on the natural cavitating flow around a two-dimensional symmetry wedge in shallow water. Within the range of the cavitation number for computation (0.05 ~ 2.04), the cavity pattern would be divided into three types, namely, stable type, transition type and wake-vortex type. The shape of the free surface is fairly similar to that of the cavity's upper surface with well right-and-left symmetry. However, when the im... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450677 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450676&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijmms%2F2011%2F969424%2F Recursive algebraic construction of two infinite families of polynomials in n variables is proposed as a uniform method applicable to every semisimple Lie group of rank n. Its result recognizes Chebyshev polynomials of the first and second kind as the special case of the simple group of type A1. The obtained not Laurent-type polynomials are equivalent to the partial cases of the Macdonald symmetric polynomials. Recurrence relations are shown for the Lie groups of types A1, A2, A3, C2, C3, G2, and B3 together with lowest polynomials. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450676 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450675&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fnm%2F2011%2F407567%2F Pseudohypoparathyroidism is an infrequently encountered disease. It is one of the causes of Fahr syndrome which also is a rare clinical entity caused by multiple diseases. A 4-year-old man hospitalized for sudden onset left hemiparesis and hypertension was diagnosed to have right thalamic and midbrain hemorrhage on plain CT scan of the head which also revealed co-existent extensive intracranial calcifications involving the basal ganglia and cerebellum bilaterally. General physical examination revealed features of Albright hereditary osteodystrophy, goitre, hypertension, left hemiparesis, and signs of cerebellar dysfunction. Laboratory findings suggested hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia along with high TSH, low FT4, low FT3, and high anti-TPO antibody. Though bilateral intracranial calcifica... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450675 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450674&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fpm%2F2011%2F290132%2F Conclusions. Patients with sensitive EGFR mutation and normal lungs may benefit from an EGFR-TKI treatment even if they have smoking history. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450674 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450673&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijol%2F2011%2F465831%2F Conclusions. Recovery from ISSNHL after ITS injections occurs more frequently >5 weeks after initiating ITS. This may be due to the natural history of sudden hearing loss or the prolonged effect of steroid in the inner ear. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450673 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450672&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fedr%2F2011%2F625813%2F TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is an important component of the immune system. Although it is well acknowledged that it also has an important role in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) development, this presumed role has not yet been clearly revealed. Streptozotocin (STZ) and Cyclophosphamide (CY) are frequently used agents for establishment or acceleration of T1D disease in experimental models, including the non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice. Although such disease models are very suitable for diabetes research, different expression patterns for various T1D-related molecules may be expected, depending on the action mechanism of the applied agent. We accelerated diabetes in female NOD mice using STZ or CY and analyzed the expression profiles of TRAIL ligand and receptors throughout disease de... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450672 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450671&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fsrcm%2F2011%2F538085%2F Conclusions. The occurrence of any round cell component is the most important adverse prognostic factor for patients with MRCLS; patients with >5% round cell component are at higher risk of local recurrence, metastasis and tumour-related death and should be considered for adjuvant radiotherapy and possibly chemotherapy. The best method of monitoring extrapulmonary metastases remains to be established. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450671 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450670&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fpsychiatry%2F2011%2F804357%2F Psychotic features can be present in both narcolepsy and psychosis, which can result in challenges in diagnosis and management. The prevalence of both conditions is low and the reports in young people are scarce. Our report illustrates the relevance of a thorough differential diagnosis as well as the need to explore treatment avenues based on the evidence available for both narcolepsy and psychosis symptoms to try and maximise the therapeutic impact. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450670 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450669&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjop%2F2011%2F405724%2F The Swedish Lucentis Quality Registry is a 12-month, open-label, observational, prospective, and retrospective study of ranibizumab administration for wet AMD. Visual acuity (VA) was measured with Snellen or ETDRS chart in 370 patients (66.8% women; age range 46–93 years). In total, a mean of 4.7±1.6 injections per patient (range 1–10) was given to month 12. Mean VA score was 58.3±12.2 letters before treatment, 63.3±12.5 after 3 injections (Δ4.9±10.1 letters from baseline), and 59.3±16.2 at 12 months (Δ1.0±13.6). VA score from baseline to month 12 was stable in 74.4% of patients, improved by 15 letters/3 lines or more in 14.7%, and decreased by ≥15 letters/3 lines in 10.9% of patients. With a mean of... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450669 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450668&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fahci%2F2011%2F565689%2F Distributed technologies and ubiquitous computing now support users who may be detached or decoupled from traditional interactions. In order to investigate the potential usability of speech and manual input devices, an evaluation of speech input across different user groups and a usability assessment of independent-user and collaborative-user interactions was conducted. Whilst the primary focus was on a formative usability evaluation, the user group evaluation provided a formal basis to underpin the academic rigor of the exercise. The results illustrate that using a speech interface is important in understanding user acceptance of such technologies. From the usability assessment it was possible to translate interactions and make them compatible with innovative input devices. This approach ... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450668 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450667&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjam%2F2011%2F263621%2F Many problems in pure and applied mathematics reduce to a problem of common fixed point of some self-mapping operators which are defined on metric spaces. One of the generalizations of metric spaces is the partial metric space in which self-distance of points need not to be zero but the property of symmetric and modified version of triangle inequality is satisfied. In this paper, some well-known results on common fixed point are investigated and generalized to the class of partial metric spaces. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450667 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450666&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjaa%2F2011%2F517137%2F The processes of differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis were studied in a cell culture of human cortical thymocytes under the influence of short peptides T-32 (Glu-Asp-Ala) and T-38 (Lys-Glu-Asp). Peptides T-32 and T-38 amplified cortical thymocytes differentiation towards regulatory T cells, increased their proliferative activity, and decreased the level of apoptosis. Moreover, peptides under study stimulated proliferative and antiapoptotic activity of the mature regulatory T cells. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450666 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450665&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fau%2F2011%2F359478%2F Conclusion. This study shows modern TURP still produces durable improvement in voiding symptoms which remains comparable with historic studies. This study, however, found a marked drop in early complications but, conversely, a higher than expected incidence of urethral strictures. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450665 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450664&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fcrim%2F2011%2F154165%2F Little is known about comorbidities of bipolar disorder such as Parkinson's disease. A case history and a literature survey indicate that bipolar disorder is linked with or influences Parkinson's disease and vice versa. Underlying mechanisms are poorly understood, and, more importantly, no treatment options are established in such double diagnoses. The few data in comorbid Parkinson cases seem to point to a rapid cycling pattern of bipolar symptoms. With regard to therapeutic intervention, the literature supports pramipexole for treatment of both Parkinson and depressive symptoms in bipolar depression. Lithium, the mood stabilizer of choice for treating manic states, is problematical for use in Parkinson patients because of its side effects. Valproate might be an alternative, espec... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450664 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450663&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fcrim%2F2011%2F564521%2F We report the case of an old man treated with methylprednisolone for chronic lymphoid leukemia. After two months of treatment, he declared an acute steroid psychosis and beat his wife to death. Steroids were stopped and the psychotic symptoms subsided, but his condition declined very quickly. The clinical course was complicated by a major depressive disorder with suicidal ideas, due to the steroid stoppage, the leukemia progressed, and by a sudden onset of a fatal pulmonary embolism. This clinical case highlights the importance of early detection of steroid psychosis and proposes, should treatment not be stopped, a strategy of dose reduction combined with a mood stabilizer or antipsychotic treatment. In addition have been revised the risks of the adverse psychiatric effects of steroids. (S... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450663 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450662&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjam%2F2011%2F659563%2F Some new Gronwall-Bellman-type delay integral inequalities in two independent variables on time scales are established, which can be used as a handy tool in the research of boundedness of solutions of delay dynamic equations on time scales. Some of the established results are 2D extensions of several known results in the literature, while some results unify existing continuous and discrete analysis. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450662 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450661&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fvmi%2F2011%2F705358%2F Toxoplasmosis has been reported to occur in several animals and humans causing different clinical manifestations. The study was conducted to determine the frequency of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies (IgG) in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) across farms in Trinidad using a latex agglutination test. Of a total of 333 water buffalo tested, 26 (7.8%) were seropositive for T. gondii antibodies. Seropositivity for toxoplasmosis was statistically significantly (P<0.05; χ2) higher in adult water buffalo, 12.4% (14 of 113) compared with young water buffalo, 4.2% (6 of 143). Seropositivity for toxoplasmosis across the seven farms ranged from 0.0% (0 of 20) in Farm G compared with 20.0% (10 of 50) detected in Farm B. The differences in seropositivity by management sy... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450661 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450660&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjo%2F2011%2F953469%2F This study aimed to characterize the HPV infection status in adolescents and young university women in Portugal. The distribution of HPV genotypes was evaluated by PCR DNA genotyping after self-sampling collection from 435 women of exfoliated cervical cells using a commercial kit. We observed an overall frequency of HPV infection of 11.5%. Furthermore, HPV DNA prevalence was 16.6% in those young women that self-declared as sexually active. The more frequently detected HPV types were 31, 16, 53, and 61. Statistical analysis identified median age (OR=3.56; P=0.001), the number of lifetime sexual partners (OR=4.50; P<0.001), and years of sexual activity (OR=2.36; P=0.008) as risk factors for HPV acquisition. Hence, our study revealed that oncogenic HPV infection is common in young asy... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450660 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:15 +0100 5450660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433208&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fijc%2F2011%2F415920%2F Environmental and economic concerns accelerated biofuels research and industrial production. Many countries have been using diesel and biodiesel blends as fuels justifying research on biofilms formation and metals corrosion. Cylinders made of AISI-1020 carbon steel with an exposed area of 1587 mm2, water, and water associated with B3 fuel (diesel/biodiesel blend at 97 : 3 v/v) were used.The formation of biofilms was detected, and biocorrosion was detected on AISI-1020. The results showed a variation in sessile microflora during the experiments. In the biofilms, a significant concentration of aerobic, anaerobic, IOB, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and sulfate-reducing bacteria was observed. The corrosion rates varied between 0.45±0.01 and 0.12±0.01 ... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433208 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433207&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Faor%2F2011%2F154516%2F The selection of the computer language to adopt is usually driven by intuition and expertise, since it is very diffcult to compare languages taking into account all their characteristics. In this paper, we analyze the effciency of programming languages through Data Envelopment Analysis. We collected the input data from The Computer Language Benchmarks Game: we consider a large set of languages in terms of computational time, memory usage, and source code size. Various benchmark problems are tackled. We analyze the results first of all considering programming languages individually. Then, we evaluate families of them sharing some characteristics, for example, being compiled or interpreted. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433207 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433206&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fah%2F2011%2F157483%2F We present data on the efficacy of the model, the cost-effectiveness, and the lifestyle advice that is given. We believe that the Swedish guidelines for obstetric thromboprophylaxis aid clinicians in providing women at increased risk of VTE with effective and appropriate thromboprophylaxis, thus avoiding both over- and under-treatment. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433206 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433205&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Faaa%2F2011%2F865496%2F We introduce a new Roper-Suffridge extension operator on the following Reinhardt domain Ωn, p2,…, pn={z∈ℂn:|z1|2+∑j=2n|zj|pj<1} given by F(z)=(f(z1)+f′(z1)∑j=2najzjpj,(f′(z1))1/p2z2,…,(f′(z1))1/pnzn), where f is a normalized locally biholomorphic function on the unit disc D, pj are positive integer, aj are complex constants, and j=2,…,n. Some conditions for aj are found under which the operator preserves almost starlike mappings of order α and starlike mappings of order α, respectively. In particular, our results reduce to many well-known results when all αj=0. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433205 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433204&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fstni%2F2011%2F175492%2F In a series of previous articles, one of the authors published designs of the AB Dome which can cover a city, important large installations or subregions by a transparent thin film supported by a small additional air overpressure. The AB Dome keeps the outside atmospheric conditions from the interior protecting a city from chemical, bacterial, and radioactive weapons (wastes). The design in this article differs from previous one as this design employs an inflatable columns which does not need an additional pressure (overpressure) inside the dome and is cheaper in construction (no powered air pumping station) and in operation (no special entrance airlock and permanent pumping expense). When dome is supported by columns, no overpressure is required inside the dome which is important when the... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433204 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433203&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fmpe%2F2011%2F431751%2F The problem of stochastic finite-time guaranteed cost control is investigated for Markovian jumping singular systems with uncertain transition probabilities, parametric uncertainties, and time-varying norm-bounded disturbance. Firstly, the definitions of stochastic singular finite-time stability, stochastic singular finite-time boundedness, and stochastic singular finite-time guaranteed cost control are presented. Then, sufficient conditions on stochastic singular finite-time guaranteed cost control are obtained for the family of stochastic singular systems. Designed algorithms for the state feedback controller are provided to guarantee that the underlying stochastic singular system is stochastic singular finite-time guaranteed cost control in terms of restricted linear matrix equalities w... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433203 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433202&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fecon%2F2011%2F214689%2F This paper aims to investigate the determinants of nonperforming loans in the Romanian banking sector by means of time series modelling. It is motivated by the hypothesis that macroeconomic-cyclical indicators, monetary aggregates, interest rates, financial markets, and bank-specific variables influence the nonperforming loans in the Romanian banking system. Using monthly series that span from December 2001 to November 2010, we cover both the booming period and the recent financial crisis. Given the significant presence of the Greek banks in Romania, the novelty of the paper lies in the introduction of variables that proxy the Greek crisis. Thus, we examine the existence of a potential transmission channel to the Romanian banking system by investigating the impact of the Greek crisis to th... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433202 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433201&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjam%2F2011%2F814103%2F This paper investigates the existence of solutions for a class of variable exponent integrodifferential system with multipoint and integral boundary value condition in half line. When the nonlinearity term f satisfies sub-(p−−1) growth condition or general growth condition, we give the existence of solutions and nonnegative solutions via Leray-Schauder degree at nonresonance, respectively. Moreover, the existence of solutions for the problem at resonance has been discussed. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433201 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433200&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Faot%2F2011%2F510186%2F We investigated carrier recombination dynamics in a low-temperature-grown GaAs (LT-GaAs)/AlGaAs/GaAs heterostructure by laser-combined scanning tunneling microscopy, shaken-pulse-pair-excited STM (SPPX-STM). With the AlGaAs interlayer as a barrier against the flow of photocarriers, recombination lifetimes in LT-GaAs of 4.0 ps and GaAs of 4.8 ns were successfully observed separately. We directly demonstrated the high temporal resolution of SPPX-STM by showing the recombination lifetime of carriers in LT-GaAs (4.0 ps) in the range of subpicosecond temporal resolution. In the carrier-lifetime-mapping measurement, a blurring of recombination lifetime up to 50 nm was observed at the LT-GaAs/AlGaAs boundary, which was discussed in consideration of the screening length... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433200 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433199&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fjtm%2F2011%2F359145%2F Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a rising epidemic in Pakistan. It is a major public health problem in the country especially alongside regions bordering the neighboring Afghanistan and cities that have had the maximum influx of refugees. The purpose of our paper is to highlight the diverse clinical manifestations of the disease seen along with the geographic areas affected, where the hosts are particularly susceptible. This would also be helpful in presenting the broad spectrum of the disease for training of health care workers and help in surveillance of CL in the region. The increased clinical diversity and the spectrum of phenotypic manifestations noted underscore the fact that the diagnosis of CL should be not only considered when dealing with common skin lesions, but also highly suspe... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433199 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433198&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fau%2F2011%2F937561%2F Conclusions. NMP22-BladderCheck was most resistant to blood. The diagnostic yield of all others was significantly influenced by HU. A well-defined HU grading helps to define limits of HU for a reliable interpretation of BC-POCTs. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433198 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433197&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fnephrology%2F2011%2F274341%2F We present two cases of meningococcaemia complicated by bilateral renal cortical necrosis and, ultimately, end stage kidney disease. We also present a review of the literature on the subject. The cases outline the importance of early aggressive intervention by a multidisciplinary team. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433197 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433196&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Foncmed%2F2011%2F326815%2F We report a case of a patient with adrenal failure due to bilateral adrenal metastasis of lung cancer. This is a rare presentation of lung cancer. We review the differential diagnosis of weight loss and how to make diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433196 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433195&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Faaa%2F2011%2F295308%2F We investigate global dynamics of the following systems of difference equations xn+1=β1xn/(B1xn+yn), yn+1=(α2+γ2yn)/(A2+xn), n=0,1,2,…, where the parameters β1, B1, β2, α2, γ2, A2 are positive numbers, and initial conditions x0 and y0 are arbitrary nonnegative numbers such that x0+y0>0. We show that this system has up to three equilibrium points with various dynamics which depends on the part of parametric space. We show that the basins of attractions of different locally asymptotically stable equilibrium points or nonhyperbolic equilibrium points are separated by the global stable manifolds of either saddle points or of nonhyperbolic equilibrium... Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433195 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433194&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fanesthesiology%2F2011%2F352672%2F We describe this case in detail and discuss the significance of careful approach to planning and preparation in the management of such a case. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433194 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433193&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Faaa%2F2011%2F962313%2F We discuss some algebraic properties of Toeplitz operators on the Bergman space of the polydisk Dn. Firstly, we introduce Toeplitz operators with quasihomogeneous symbols and property (P). Secondly, we study commutativity of certain quasihomogeneous Toeplitz operators and commutators of diagonal Toeplitz operators. Thirdly, we discuss finite rank semicommutators and commutators of Toeplitz operators with quasihomogeneous symbols. Finally, we solve the finite rank product problem for Toeplitz operators on the polydisk. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433193 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433192&cid=s_37029_29_f&fid=37029&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fcrim%2Fobgyn%2F2011%2F965910%2F Conclusion. Early diagnosis is necessary for conservative treatment. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433192 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:52 +0100 5433192