To evaluate possible risk factors for meningitis, we retrospectively reviewed 228 transsphenoidal operations (in which a standard regimen of amoxicillin prophylaxis was used) for sellar pathology. The incidence of meningitis was 3.1% (seven of 228 cases). Cultures of preoperative specimens from the anterior nasal vestibule in three of seven patients yielded Staphylococcus aureus, but none of th...

Objectives: As leprosy case-notification is plateauing worldwide, a more targeted approach including contact tracing and possibly treating hotspots becomes necessary. This study aims to provide an update on the epidemiology of leprosy in the District of Toliara by comparing the local leprosy indicators to national data, along with a geographical exploration of patient’s origin and identificatio...

Over 30 genomic regions show linkage to asthma traits. Six asthma genes have been cloned, but the putative loci in many linked regions have not been identified. To search for asthma susceptibility loci, we performed genomewide univariate linkage analyses of seven asthma traits, using 202 Australian families ascertained through a twin proband. House-dust mite sensitivity (Dpter) exceeded the emp...

BACKGROUND The authors evaluated published evidence from controlled clinical trials regarding the efficacy of two local anesthetic solutions in providing successful pulpal anesthesia. METHODS The authors searched MEDLINE and Embase databases to identify peer-reviewed randomized controlled trials in which researchers directly compared articaine and lidocaine local anesthetic solutions in adult...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES There are conflicting data regarding the therapeutic efficacy of platelets inactivated using amotosalen and ultraviolet A light. We have performed a meta-analysis to summarize the results of different randomized controlled trials (RCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS Five RCTs reported through March 2011 met the criteria for meta-analysis. Weighted mean difference (WMD) in co...

In this quantitative quasi-experimental research, the researchers attempted to discover effectiveness of Jigsaw strategy, a kind cooperative learning, 25 Grade 3 students, with 16 male and 9 female, at College San Benildo – Rizal in enhancing their learning process especially familiarizing understanding concepts particular topic (Factors that Influence Consumer’s Choice Goods Services) Health, ...

: This study was designed to evaluate and compare differences between Goldmann applanation tonometer’s (GAT) values non-contact (NCT) In various central corneal thickness(CCT). prospective of 100 eyes 50 subjects done for the age group 25 yrs – 75 yrs, who did not have any glaucomatous changes in optic disc. Intraocular pressure readings were taken by GAT NCT measured within a fixed time range ...

The ability to communicate verbally permits humans with one another. For students a variety of first languages, English is the languages increasing requirement. Developing speaking skills always viewed as difficult and time-consuming process that necessitates significant amount effort. This study aimed investigate use topical-based presentation (TOP) in enhancing ESL students’ performance overa...

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterised by the production of auto-antibodies against nuclear and cytoplasmic antigens, which can affect multiple organs. To date, no meta-analysis has reported efficacy bortezomib in SLE. We performed to investigate patients with Methods: searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infra...