The purpose of this note is to report on recent joint work with J. Funke, P. Jenkins, and K. Ono on the traces of CM values of modular functions and some applications [BF], [BJO].

The paper by Jenkins et al. (6) provides interesting data on Cryptosporidium parvum oocyst permeability and survival. The vital dye assay (4) relies upon oocyst permeability and exhibits limitations, especially in assessment of disinfectant efficacy (3). However, it is rewarding to note that it is considered to have utility and can provide pertinent data. Although we agree with many points addr...

BACKGROUND Hyperbilirubinemia (HB) occurs in 90% of preterm newborns. HB induces acute neurological disorders (somnolence, abnormal tone, feeding difficulties, auditory dysfunction) and alterations in respiratory control. These findings suggest brainstem neurotoxicity that could also affect swallowing centers. OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that HB impairs nutritive swallowing (NS) and swal...

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE Hemoglobinopathies are among the commonest and most widespread genetic disorders worldwide. Their prevalence varies according to ethnic composition and/or geographical region. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of hemoglobinopathies and their association with ethnicity among 1,004 newborns, to confirm the guideline of the Brazilian National Neonatal Scre...

Hemoglobin (Hb) is a major protein involved in transport of oxygen (O2). It consists of Hb-α and Hb-β subunits, which are normally expressed by cells of erythroid lineage. However, till recently, it was not known whether non-erythroid cells like vaginal cells synthesize Hb and whether it has any functional significance. Therefore, we designed the following objectives: (1) to establish in-vitro ...

The paper by Jenkins et al. (6) provides interesting data on Cryptosporidium parvum oocyst permeability and survival. The vital dye assay (4) relies upon oocyst permeability and exhibits limitations, especially in assessment of disinfectant efficacy (3). However, it is rewarding to note that it is considered to have utility and can provide pertinent data. Although we agree with many points addr...

We have developed two assays for complete analysis of hemoglobins (Hbs) in the field of hemoglobinopathies: a high-performance cation-exchange liquid chromatography (HPLC) assay on the weak cation-exchanger Poly Cat A and a two-step capillary isoelectric focusing (CIEF) assay on the neutral-coated capillary from Beckman in a narrow pH gradient. The resolution was satisfactory for both HPLC and ...

background: for decades, it was suspected that diabetes contributed to poorer oral health and the increased frequency of periodontitis. more recently it was found that periodontitis could adversely affect glycemic control in diabetics. the aim of this study was to compare periodontal parameters with the metabolic sugar levels of diabetic and non-diabetic individuals. materials and methods: in t...

background: there are two forms of itp: acute and chronic. the chronic form is defined by persistent thrombocytopenia for more than 12 months and mostly occurs among young women. the aim of the present study was to evaluate the clinical variables in adult patients with chronic itp in west iran. patients and methods: between of 2007 and 2014, ninety adult patients with chronic itp referred to ou...

Commercial microcolumns introduced in 1976 by Helena Laboratories ("Hb A2 Quik Column") and by Isolab, Inc. ("Quik-Sep") provide a rapid, simple, accurate method for quantitation of hemoglobin A2 (Hb A2). However, these kits cannot be used for the quantitation of Hb A2 in the presence of slow-moving variants such as Hb S. Recently, Isolab, Inc., produced a new kit ("Quik-Sep Improved Hb A2 Test...