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Gout in the age of Justinian - a consequence of lead poisoning?	2014		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Dansk medicinhistorisk arbog Periodical, Abbrev. Dan.Medicinhist Arbog Pub Date Free Form Volume 42 Issue Start Page 27 Other Pages 42 Notes JID: 0434570; SML2Y3J35T (Colchicine); PS: Emperor Justinian I; ppublish Place of Publication Denmark ISSN/ISBN 0084-9588; 0084-9588 Accession Number PMID: 25639068 Language dan SubFile Biography; English Abstract; Historical Article; Journal Article; Portraits; QIS DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25639068 Abstract Compared to other chronic conditions, gout has a remarkable position in medical, historical and other texts from the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century AD - the age of emperor Justinian. The disease and its treatment is thoroughly described in the medical literature, and an effective and still applied drug for treatment of acute attacks - colchicine - was invented already in the fourth century by Byzantine physicians. The disease was apparently accumulated among Byzantine emperors, and according to one source, Justinian was a patient himself. Also, gout may have been common among the citizens of Constantinople. As gout can be due to lead poisoning, a contributing cause for this accumulation may have been exposure to high levels of lead, originating from water pipes, wine containers and cooking pots used for producing the sweetening grape syrup sapa. Although gout seems to have been a significant, widespread and invalidating disease, its influence on the Byzantine society is uncertain. The position of the disease can be interpreted as an indication that lead poisoning was a common condition, thus contributing to other and possibly more important effects on the population and the society. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Trier,H. Original/Translated Title Podagra pa kejser Justinians tid. En folge af blyforgiftning? URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Development of an Escherichia coli K12-specific quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay and DNA isolation suited to biofilms associated with iron drinking water pipe corrosion products	2014	US Environmental Protection Agency ORD, NERL, MCEARD, Cincinnati, OH 45268, USA E-mail: Lu.Jingrang@epa.gov; jingrang_lu@yahoo.com.; ORISE, US Environmental Protection Agency ORD, NERL, MCEARD, Cincinnati, OH 45268, USA and Department of Geology, Universi	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of water and health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Water.Health. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 12 Issue 4 Start Page 763 Other Pages 771 Notes JID: 101185420; 0 (DNA, Bacterial); 0 (Drinking Water); E1UOL152H7 (Iron); ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1477-8920; 1477-8920 Accession Number PMID: 25473986 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; IM DOI 10.2166/wh.2014.203 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25473986 Abstract A quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay (115 bp amplicon) specific to Escherichia coli K12 with an ABI(TM) internal control was developed based on sequence data encoding the rfb gene cluster. Assay specificity was evaluated using three E. coli K12 strains (ATCC W3110, MG1655 & DH1), 24 non-K12 E. coli and 23 bacterial genera. The biofilm detection limit was 10(3) colony-forming units (CFU) E. coli K12 mL(-1), but required a modified protocol, which included a bio-blocker Pseudomonas aeruginosa with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid buffered to pH 5 prior to cell lysis/DNA extraction. The novel protocol yielded the same sensitivity for drinking water biofilms associated with Fe3O4 (magnetite)-coated SiO2 (quartz) grains and biofilm-surface iron corrosion products from a drinking water distribution system. The novel DNA extraction protocol and specific E. coli K12 assay are sensitive and robust enough for detection and quantification within iron drinking water pipe biofilms, and are particularly well suited for studying enteric bacterial interactions within biofilms. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Lu,J., Gerke,T.L., Buse,H.Y., Ashbolt,N.J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Prevalence and correlates of low back pain in primary care: what are the contributing factors in a rapidly developing country	2014	Department of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, Hamad Medical Corporation and Department of Public Health, Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar. ; Department of Evidence for Population Health Unit, School of Epidemiology and Health Sciences, The	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Asian spine journal Periodical, Abbrev. Asian Spine J. Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 8 Issue 3 Start Page 227 Other Pages 236 Notes LR: 20140630; JID: 101314177; OID: NLM: PMC4068841; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/01/13 [received]; 2013/04/15 [revised]; 2013/07/04 [accepted]; 2014/06/09 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication Korea (South) ISSN/ISBN 1976-1902; 1976-1902 Accession Number PMID: 24967035 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.4184/asj.2014.8.3.227 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24967035 Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional. PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in the primary care setting with emphasis on the socio-demographic contributing factors and impact of LBP on lifestyle habits. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: LBP is one of the most common medical conditions seen in the Primary Health Care Clinic. METHODS: A representative sample of 2,600 patients were approached and 1,829 subjects agreed to participate in this study (70.0%). Data on socio-demographic characteristics, life style habits and type of treatment were collected through a questionnaire. RESULTS: The prevalence of LBP in the study sample was 56.5% (95% confidence interval, 54.2-58.8). LBP was more prevalent among women (53.9%) compared to men (46.1%). There was significant difference between male and female patients of LBP in terms of ethnicity (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Bener,A., Dafeeah,E.E., Alnaqbi,K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140609 PMCID PMC4068841 Editors
Effectiveness of an intervention program on knowledge of oral cancer among the youth of Jazan, Saudi Arabia	2014	Faculty of Dentistry, Jazan U niversity, Jazan, Saudi Arabia E-mail : faeq_ali@yahoo.com.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP Periodical, Abbrev. Asian Pac.J.Cancer.Prev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 15 Issue 5 Start Page 1913 Other Pages 1918 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101130625; ppublish Place of Publication Thailand ISSN/ISBN 1513-7368; 1513-7368 Accession Number PMID: 24716911 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24716911 Abstract BACKGROUND: The study is the first of its kind to be conducted in Saudi Arabia (KSA), aiming to analyze the effectiveness of an intervention program in improving the knowledge of oral cancer among the youth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 1,051 young Saudis (57% males and 43% females with a mean age of 20.4 +/- 1.98) were selected using multi-stage cluster sampling. Knowledge assessment was accomplished using a closed-ended questionnaire which was subjected to reliability tests. Prevalence of risk factors in relation to gender was analyzed using the chi-squared test. Effectiveness was calculated by comparing the pre- and post-intervention means, using the two-tailed paired t-test. Multiple logistic regression was employed in order to determine factors associated with awareness of risk habits, signs/symptoms and prevention of oral cancer. The significance level in this study was set at 0.05. RESULTS: Females were seen to be more into the habit of sheesha smoking (3.3% rather than the use of other forms of risk factors. Prevalence of diverse risk factors such as cigarette smoking (20%), sheesha (15.3%), khat (27%) and shamma (9%) was seen among males. Gender and the use of modifiable risk factors among the study sample were significantly (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Quadri,M.F., Saleh,S.M., Alsanosy,R., Abdelwahab,S.I., Tobaigy,F.M., Maryoud,M., Al-Hebshi,N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Fallacies about water pipe use in Turkish university students - what might be the consequences?	2014	Department of Family Medicine, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey E-mail : ndede@sakarya.edu.tr.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP Periodical, Abbrev. Asian Pac.J.Cancer.Prev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 15 Issue 5 Start Page 1977 Other Pages 1980 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101130625; 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); ppublish Place of Publication Thailand ISSN/ISBN 1513-7368; 1513-7368 Accession Number PMID: 24716921 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24716921 Abstract BACKGROUND: The popularity of the narghile waterpipe, also referred to as hookah, shisha or hubble-bubble has increased tremendously during the past few decades. The aim of this study was to expose perception of narghile among a representative sample of university students in Sakarya University campus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Written approval was taken from the local education authority. An anonymous questionnaire which was prepared by the investigators and contained 17 questions was administered. Nine of the questions were related to socio-demographic characteristics and eight were related to the students harm perceptions about waterpipe. A total of 1,320 questionnaries were received and after preliminary evaluation 1,255 (95.7%) were found to be suitable for evaluation. The data was evaluated in SPSS program by using percentages and averages. RESULTS: The mean +/- SD age of the students was 20.8 +/- 2.29 years (min 18, max 32). There were 864 (68.8%) females and 391 (31.2%) males. A total of 6.3 % of the students (n=79) believed that waterpipe is not harmful because its smoke does not burn the lungs. Almost one-third (n=318) think that the carcinogenic chemicals are filtered while waterpipe smoke passes from the water; 12.1 % of the students (n=152) checked "true" for the statement of "waterpipe smoke contains no nicotine". It is seen that 14.0 % of the students (n=176) think waterpipe with fruit/ aroma is healthier than plain waterpipe. CONCLUSIONS: As a result of this study, it is found out that a substantial number of university students have false beliefs on harmful effects of waterpipe smoking. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Alvur,M.T., Cinar,N., Akduran,F., Dede,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The effects of water pipe smoking on hematological parameters in rats	2014	Genetics of Non-Communicable Disease Research Centre, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran ; Department of Genetics, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.; Health promotion research Center, Faculty of Health, Zahedan Univ	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of hematology-oncology and stem cell research Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Hematol.Oncol.Stem Cell.Res. Pub Date Free Form 1-Jul Volume 8 Issue 3 Start Page 37 Other Pages 43 Notes LR: 20150204; JID: 101511150; OID: NLM: PMC4305380; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/01/16 [received]; 2014/04/23 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Iran ISSN/ISBN 2008-3009; 2008-2207 Accession Number PMID: 25642307 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25642307 Abstract OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the effect of water-pipe (WP) smoking on hematological parameters of Wistar rats. METHODS: Thirty-five young male rats (200-250 g) were randomly assigned to five groups (n=7). The control group was exposed to room air and the experimental groups were exposed to WP smoking, using a special apparatus designed to have the ability to keep the rats for 40 minutes every day for 4, 8, 12 and 12 weeks; moreover, one of the two groups of 12 weeks of WP exposer had four following weeks of rest. Blood samples were collected to evaluate red blood cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, white blood cell and platelet counts. RESULTS: The results showed that RBC count, Hb and Hct parameters were significantly higher in WP smoking rats than the control group (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Miri-Moghaddam,E., Mirzaei,R., Arab,M.R., Kaikha,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4305380 Editors
What are young adults smoking in their hookahs? A latent class analysis of substances smoked	2014	Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, United States. Electronic address: ESutfin@wakehealth.edu.; Department of Social Scienc	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addictive Behaviors Periodical, Abbrev. Addict.Behav. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 39 Issue 7 Start Page 1191 Other Pages 1196 Notes LR: 20150806; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: R01 AA014007/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01AA014007/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7603486; NIHMS587188; OID: NLM: NIHMS587188; OID: NLM: PMC4091668; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/11/15 [received]; 2014/03/06 [ Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1873-6327; 0306-4603 Accession Number PMID: 24746345 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.03.020 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24746345 Abstract RATIONALE: Hookah smoking continues to be a popular form of tobacco use, especially among college students. Although hookahs are commonly used to smoke tobacco, anecdotal evidence suggests other substances, including herbal shisha, marijuana and hashish may be used. However, little is known about the variety of substances smoked in hookahs, or correlates associated with different substances smoked. METHODS: In fall 2010, 3447 students from 8 colleges in N.C. completed an online survey. RESULTS: 44% of students reported ever smoking tobacco from a hookah. Of those ever users, 90% reported smoking flavored tobacco in a hookah, 45% marijuana, 37% herbal (non-tobacco) shisha, and 18% hashish. Latent class analysis revealed two distinct classes. The most prevalent class (77%) primarily smoked flavored tobacco, with minimal use of herbal shisha and marijuana and virtually no use of hashish. The second class (23%) primarily smoked marijuana, hashish and flavored tobacco with moderate use of herbal shisha. Logistic regression analysis adjusting for clustering within schools revealed that males, illicit drug users, daily, nondaily and former cigarette smokers and those whose mothers had higher levels of education were significantly more likely to be in the second class compared to the first. CONCLUSIONS: Rates of lifetime use of hookah were high in our sample of college students. While the majority of hookah users smoked tobacco in hookahs, they also smoked other substances, notably marijuana and herbal shisha. Prevention efforts should recognize that students are using hookahs to smoke a variety of substances. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Sutfin,E.L., Song,E.Y., Reboussin,B.A., Wolfson,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140326 PMCID PMC4091668 Editors
Junior doctors and waterpipe tobacco smoking	2014	University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent.; University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent. E-mail: mohammedjawad@nhs.net.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners Periodical, Abbrev. Br.J.Gen.Pract. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 64 Issue 629 Start Page 617 Other Pages 618 Notes LR: 20151028; JID: 9005323; CON: Br J Gen Pract. 2013 Mar;63(608):127. PMID: 23561766; OID: NLM: PMC4240128; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1478-5242; 0960-1643 Accession Number PMID: 25452523 Language eng SubFile Comment; Letter; IM DOI 10.3399/bjgp14X682741 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25452523 Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Packer,H.M., Jawad,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4240128 Editors
Double trouble: Exploring the association between waterpipe tobacco smoking and the nonmedical use of psychoactive prescription drugs among adolescents	2014	Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, 722 West 168th Street, New York, NY, USA. Electronic address: leonazahlan@gmail.com.; Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American U	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Drug and alcohol dependence Periodical, Abbrev. Drug Alcohol Depend. Pub Date Free Form 1-Dec Volume 145 Issue Start Page 217 Other Pages 223 Notes LR: 20160208; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: 1R01HD060072/HD/NICHD NIH HHS/United States; GR: UR008509/PHS HHS/United States; JID: 7513587; 0 (Prescription Drugs); 0 (Psychotropic Drugs); OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/05/20 [received]; 2014/10/19 [revised]; 2014/10/20 [ Place of Publication Ireland ISSN/ISBN 1879-0046; 0376-8716 Accession Number PMID: 25456333 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.10.020 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25456333 Abstract BACKGROUND: In youth, both waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) and nonmedical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) are globally growing concerns. This study assesses for the first time the lifetime and past-year associations between WTS and four classes of psychoactive prescription drugs. METHODS: Cross-sectional data (2011) on 986 high school students attending public and private high schools in Beirut (Lebanon) was analyzed. Schools were selected using proportionate random cluster sampling from a comprehensive list of schools provided by the Ministry of Education. RESULTS: Almost half (46%) had tried WTS compared to 25% who had ever tried cigarettes. Lifetime prevalence estimates of NMUPD were: pain relievers (8.2%), sedatives/tranquilizers (5.6%), stimulants (3.5%), antidepressants (2.5%), and sleeping pills (2.3%). WTS was associated with increased odds of sedatives/tranquilizer use (OR = 3.22, 95% CI: 1.25, 8.25), pain reliever use (OR = 4.31, 95% CI: 2.02, 9.17), and sleeping medication use (OR = 8.31, 95% CI: 2.37, 29.20), controlling for sex, age, school type, and other substance use. For cigarettes, the associations were consistently either weaker or non-existent, except with stimulant use (OR = 5.29, 95% CI: 1.55, 18.05). CONCLUSIONS: While public health professionals have watched with caution the global prevalence of youth cigarette use-worldwide, an insidious alternative form of tobacco use has grown. Further research is needed to understand the unique risk factors and motives associated with WTS and how these relate to NMUPD in order to inform the development of effective intervention programs and policies that support youth positive health decisions. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ireland Ltd Data Source Authors Zahlan,L., Ghandour,L., Yassin,N., Afifi,R., Martins,S.S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141028 PMCID Editors
Impact of EU flavoured tobacco ban on waterpipe smoking	2014	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London W6 8RP, UK.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMJ (Clinical research ed.) Periodical, Abbrev. BMJ Pub Date Free Form 14-Apr Volume 348 Issue Start Page g2698 Other Pages Notes JID: 8900488; 0 (Flavoring Agents); epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1756-1833; 0959-535X Accession Number PMID: 24732084 Language eng SubFile Letter; AIM; IM DOI 10.1136/bmj.g2698 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24732084 Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Millett,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140414 PMCID Editors

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