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Mobile phone-based interventions for smoking cessation	2009	Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Auckland, Cnr Morrin & Merton Rds, Glen Innes, Auckland, New Zealand.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Cochrane database of systematic reviews Periodical, Abbrev. Cochrane Database Syst.Rev. Pub Date Free Form 7-Oct Volume (4):CD006611. doi Issue 4 Start Page CD006611 Other Pages Notes LR: 20141120; JID: 100909747; UIN: Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;11:CD006611. PMID: 23152238; RF: 37; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-493X; 1361-6137 Accession Number PMID: 19821377 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Review; IM DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD006611.pub2 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19821377 Abstract BACKGROUND: Innovative effective smoking cessation interventions are required to appeal to those who are not accessing traditional cessation services. Mobile phones are widely used and are now well integrated into the daily lives of many, particularly young adults. Mobile phones are a potential medium for the delivery of health programmes such as smoking cessation. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether mobile phone-based interventions are effective at helping people who smoke, to quit. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cinahl, PsycINFO, The Cochrane Library, the National Research Register and the ClinicalTrials register, with no restrictions placed on language or publication date. SELECTION CRITERIA: We included randomized or quasi-randomized trials. Participants were smokers of any age who wanted to quit. Studies were those examining any type of mobile phone-based intervention. This included any intervention aimed at mobile phone users, based around delivery via mobile phone, and using any functions or applications that can be used or sent via a mobile phone. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Information on the specified quality criteria and methodological details was extracted using a standardised form. Participants who dropped out of the trials or were lost to follow up were considered to be smoking. Meta-analysis of the included studies was undertaken using the Mantel-Haenszel Risk Ratio fixed-effect method provided that there was no evidence of substantial statistical heterogeneity as assessed by the I(2) statistic. Where meta-analysis was not possible, summary and descriptive statistics are presented. MAIN RESULTS: Four studies were excluded as they were small non-randomized feasibility studies, and two studies were excluded because follow up was less than six months. Four trials (reported in five papers) are included: a text message programme in New Zealand; a text message programme in the UK; and an Internet and mobile phone programme involving two different groups in Norway. The different types of interventions are analysed separately. When combined by meta-analysis the text message programme trials showed a significant increase in short-term self-reported quitting (RR 2.18, 95% CI 1.80 to 2.65). However, there was considerable heterogeneity in long-term outcomes, with the much larger trial having problems with misclassification of outcomes; therefore these data were not combined. When the data from the Internet and mobile phone programmes were pooled we found statistically significant increases in both short and long-term self-reported quitting (RR 2.03, 95% CI 1.40 to 2.94). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: The current evidence shows no effect of mobile phone-based smoking cessation interventions on long-term outcome. While short-term results are positive, more rigorous studies of the long-term effects of mobile phone-based smoking cessation interventions are needed. Descriptors Adult, Cell Phones, Counseling/methods, Humans, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Smoking Cessation/methods Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Whittaker,R., Borland,R., Bullen,C., Lin,R. B., McRobbie,H., Rodgers,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20091007 PMCID Editors
Development of a PCR assay for the strain-specific identification of probiotic strain Lactobacillus paracasei IMPC2.1	2009	Institute of Sciences of Food Production, National Research Council, Bari, Italy.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of food microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Food Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 30-Nov Volume 136 Issue 1 Start Page 59 Other Pages 65 Notes GENBANK/EU187503; JID: 8412849; 0 (DNA, Bacterial); 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); 2009/05/18 [received]; 2009/09/15 [revised]; 2009/09/17 [accepted]; 2009/09/26 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1879-3460; 0168-1605 Accession Number PMID: 19833402 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2009.09.017 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19833402 Abstract Recent investigations clearly indicate that the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus paracasei IMPC2.1 can be incorporated into vegetables to obtain innovative probiotic foods whose marketing has been authorized by the Italian Ministry of Health. In this study, strain IMPC2.1 was characterized at a molecular level in order to define its taxonomic position and to develop a PCR test for strain-specific identification. Molecular methods, such as 16S rRNA gene sequencing and multiplex PCR, have provided evidence that strain IMPC2.1 indeed belongs to the L. paracasei species. In addition, a cluster analysis of fluorescent amplified fragment length polymorphism (f-AFLP) data strongly indicated that strain IMPC2.1 and nine other L. paracasei strains (including strain ATCC 334) belong to the same species and are definitely differentiated from the type strain L. casei ATCC 393. The f-AFLP technique was also used to identify a strain-specific DNA fragment of L. paracasei IMPC2.1 - encoding an amino acid sequence similar to a glycosyltransferase of probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 - which enabled us to develop a rapid PCR test for strain-specific identification. The strain-specificity of the PCR test was assessed by comparison with a total of 73 bacterial strains mainly isolated from vegetable products that did not produce any amplified fragment. These strains belonged to the L. paracasei species, to 6 additional species of Lactobacillus and to Weissella cibaria, W. confusa, Lactococcus lactis, Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Pediococcus pentosaceus. A method similar to the one used in this study can be adopted to develop easy, rapid detection techniques for monitoring other bacteria in complex microbiota. Descriptors Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis, Bacterial Typing Techniques/methods, Biodiversity, DNA, Bacterial/genetics, Food Microbiology, Lactobacillus/classification/genetics/growth & development/isolation & purification, Molecular Sequence Data, Phylogeny, Polymerase Chain Reaction/methods, Probiotics, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Species Specificity Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Sisto,A., De Bellis,P., Visconti,A., Morelli,L., Lavermicocca,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090926 PMCID Editors
Variable bacterial load of Legionella spp. in a hospital water system	2009	Department of Biomedical Science - Hygiene Section, University of Bari, Bari, Italy. c.napoli@igiene.uniba.it	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Science of the total environment Periodical, Abbrev. Sci.Total Environ. Pub Date Free Form 20-Dec Volume 408 Issue 2 Start Page 242 Other Pages 244 Notes JID: 0330500; 2009/08/04 [received]; 2009/09/16 [revised]; 2009/09/24 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1879-1026; 0048-9697 Accession Number PMID: 19836825 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2009.09.039 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19836825 Abstract Several approved protocols for the prevention of Legionella pneumonia base the type of intervention (to disinfect or not) on the level of contamination found (cfu/L). However, if the level of contamination by Legionella spp. of a water system fluctuates in a short period of time, inadequate sampling could lead to different decisions being made. To determine if there are significant variations in the bacterial count of Legionella spp., water samples were taken at different times from the same sites. Eight wards were selected from a large hospital in Southern Italy and a water sample was taken from 21 taps in each ward at the same time each day for 5 consecutive days. A Freidman test detected statistically significant differences in average Legionella spp. load over the 5 sampling days (p value10,000 cfu/L in hospitals without documented cases of disease. In the present study, the daily average loads varied, during the 5-day sampling period, above and below this cut-off (10,000 cfu/L). This means that the decision to disinfect or not would be different depending on which day the sampling was carried out. Our data suggest that, especially in health-care facilities, a single sampling would not give a realistic estimation of risk; therefore, even at lower levels of bacterial load, measures should be taken to reduce it further. Descriptors Colony Count, Microbial, Hospitals, Italy, Legionella pneumophila/growth & development, Legionnaires' Disease/microbiology/prevention & control, Statistics, Nonparametric, Water Microbiology Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Napoli,C., Iatta,R., Fasano,F., Marsico,T., Montagna,M. T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
From the American Academy of Pediatrics: Technical report--Secondhand and prenatal tobacco smoke exposure	2009		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Pediatrics Periodical, Abbrev. Pediatrics Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 124 Issue 5 Start Page e1017 Other Pages 44 Notes JID: 0376422; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 2009/10/19 [aheadofprint]; 2009/10/19 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1098-4275; 0031-4005 Accession Number PMID: 19841110 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; AIM; IM DOI 10.1542/peds.2009-2120 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19841110 Abstract Secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) exposure of children and their families causes significant morbidity and mortality. In their personal and professional roles, pediatricians have many opportunities to advocate for elimination of SHS exposure of children, to counsel tobacco users to quit, and to counsel children never to start. This report discusses the harms of tobacco use and SHS exposure, the extent and costs of tobacco use and SHS exposure, and the evidence that supports counseling and other clinical interventions in the cycle of tobacco use. Recommendations for future research, policy, and clinical practice change are discussed. To improve understanding and provide support for these activities, the harms of SHS exposure are discussed, effective ways to eliminate or reduce SHS exposure are presented, and policies that support a smoke-free environment are outlined. Descriptors Adult, Child, Counseling, Female, Fetus/drug effects, Health Education, Humans, Parents, Pregnancy, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects/prevention & control, Public Policy, Smoking/prevention & control, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/adverse effects/prevention & control, Tobacco Use Cessation Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Best,D., Committee on Environmental Health, Committee on Native American Child Health, Committee on Adolescence Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20091019 PMCID Editors
Prediction of abstinence at 10 weeks based on smoking status at 2 weeks during a quit attempt: secondary analysis of two parallel, 10-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials of 21-mg nicotine patch in adult smokers	2009	Pinney Associates, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA. sferguson@pinneyassociates.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Clinical therapeutics Periodical, Abbrev. Clin.Ther. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 31 Issue 9 Start Page 1957 Other Pages 1965 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 7706726; 0 (Nicotinic Agonists); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); 2009/07/21 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1879-114X; 0149-2918 Accession Number PMID: 19843485 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.clinthera.2009.08.029 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19843485 Abstract BACKGROUND: Smoking cessation outcomes are calculated as the probability of abstinence at follow-up among all enrolled smokers, but it is also useful to estimate the probability of success for those who experienced success or failure at earlier time points. OBJECTIVES: The primary aims were to estimate the probability of maintaining abstinence through week 10 among subjects who were abstinent at week 2, and to assess the effect of active treatment with a nicotine patch. We also examined outcomes at week 6 and, among subjects who smoked during the first 2 weeks of treatment, the probability of reestablishing abstinence later, as well as the effect of active treatment on this outcome. METHODS: We analyzed pooled data from 2 previously published, parallel, double-blind studies in which subjects were initially randomized to receive an active nicotine patch (starting at 21 mg) or a placebo patch. Subjects randomized to active treatment followed a double-blind step-down dosing regimen: 24-h/21-mg patches for the first 6 weeks of treatment, followed by 14- and 7-mg patches for successive 2-week periods. Biochemically verified abstinence (exhaled carbon monoxide <or=8 ppm) was assessed during laboratory visits. RESULTS: Most subjects were white (94.8%) and female (61.6%), with a mean (SD) age of 43.1 (10.2) years. Subjects had been smoking for a mean of 24.5 (10.2) years and smoked a mean of 30.6 (10.4) cigarettes per day. In both the nicotine (n = 249) and placebo (n = 253) groups, all subjects who were abstinent during the first 2 weeks had a high probability of maintaining abstinence through week 10, but subjects treated with the active patch were significantly more likely to remain abstinent (active: 79.8% [67/84], placebo: 52.6% [20/38]; relative risk [RR] = 1.52 [95% CI, 1.10-2.09]). Also, at week 6, subjects receiving active treatment had a greater chance of remaining abstinent (active: 94.3% [82/87], placebo: 78.0% [32/41]; RR = 1.21 [95% CI, 1.02-1.43]). To assess the effect of treatment on recovery from smoking lapses, we examined the probability of abstinence during week 10 among subjects who smoked during the first 2 weeks of treatment. Among them, treatment was associated with a greater probability of later success: 31.4% (50/159) of those treated with the active patch and 12.5% (26/208) of those receiving placebo were abstinent at week 10 (RR = 2.52 [95% CI, 1.64-3.85]). Similar results were observed at week 6 (49.4% [80/162] vs 21.2% [45/212]; RR = 2.33 [95% CI, 1.72-3.15]). CONCLUSIONS: More than two thirds (71.3%) of subjects who were abstinent 2 weeks into a quit attempt maintained that abstinence through the end of 10 weeks of treatment. Use of a nicotine patch was significantly associated with maintaining abstinence and with recovering abstinence after an early lapse. Descriptors Administration, Cutaneous, Adult, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Double-Blind Method, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Nicotine/administration & dosage/therapeutic use, Nicotinic Agonists/administration & dosage/therapeutic use, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Recurrence, Smoking/prevention & control, Smoking Cessation/methods/statistics & numerical data, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ferguson,S. G., Gitchell,J. G., Shiffman,S., Sembower,M. A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Secondhand smoke exposure (PM2.5) in outdoor dining areas and its correlates	2010	Cancer Council Victoria, Carlton, Australia.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 19 Issue 1 Start Page 19 Other Pages 23 Notes JID: 9209612; 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 2009/10/21 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 19850553 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tc.2009.030544 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19850553 Abstract BACKGROUND: This study assessed the magnitude of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure when people smoke in outdoor dining areas and explored conditions influencing exposure levels. METHODS: Data were gathered from 69 outdoor dining areas in Melbourne, Australia, during April/May 2007. Sitting at tables within 1 metre of an active smoker, the authors measured the concentration of particulate pollution (PM(2.5)) using TSI SidePak Personal Aerosol Monitors. PM(2.5) data were recorded by the monitor at 30-second intervals, and data were collected over an average of 25.8 minutes per venue. Information was collected about the presence of overhead coverings and the number of patrons and lit cigarettes. RESULTS: The average background level of PM(2.5) was 8.4 microg/m(3) (geometric mean (GM)=6.1 microg/m(3)), increasing to an average of 17.6 microg/m(3) (GM=12.7 microg/m(3)) over the observational period and 27.3 microg/m(3) (GM=17.6 microg/m(3)) during the time that cigarettes were actively smoked near the monitor. There was substantial variation in exposure levels, with a maximum peak concentration of 483.9 microg/m(3) when there were lit cigarettes close to the monitor. Average exposure levels increased by around 30% for every additional active smoker within 1 metre of the monitor. Being situated under an overhead cover increased average exposure by around 50%. CONCLUSIONS: When individuals sit in outdoor dining venues where smokers are present it is possible that they will be exposed to substantial SHS levels. Significant increases in exposure were observed when monitors were located under overhead covers, and as the number of nearby smokers increased. The role of outdoor smoking restrictions in minimising exposure to SHS must be considered. Descriptors Environmental Exposure/analysis, Environmental Monitoring/methods, Humans, Inhalation Exposure/analysis, Particulate Matter/analysis, Restaurants, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/analysis, Victoria Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Cameron,M., Brennan,E., Durkin,S., Borland,R., Travers,M. J., Hyland,A., Spittal,M. J., Wakefield,M. A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20091021 PMCID Editors
Development of a versatile, easy and rapid atmospheric monitor for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes determination in air	2009	Analytical Chemistry Department, University of Valencia, Edifici Jeroni Munoz, 50 Dr. Moliner, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain. francesc.a.esteve@uv.es	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of chromatography.A Periodical, Abbrev. J.Chromatogr.A Pub Date Free Form 27-Nov Volume 1216 Issue 48 Start Page 8549 Other Pages 8556 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 9318488; 0 (Benzene Derivatives); 0 (Membranes, Artificial); 0 (Xylenes); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); J64922108F (Benzene); L5I45M5G0O (ethylbenzene); 2009/06/12 [received]; 2009/09/08 [revised]; 2009/10/02 [accepted]; 2009/10/09 [aheadofprin Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-3778; 0021-9673 Accession Number PMID: 19853854 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.chroma.2009.10.001 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19853854 Abstract A new procedure for the passive sampling in air of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene isomers (BTEX) is proposed. A low-density polyethylene layflat tube filled with a mixture of solid phases provided a high versatility tool for the sampling of volatile compounds from air. Several solid phases were assayed in order to increase the BTEX absorption in the sampler and a mixture of florisil and activated carbon provided the best results. Direct head-space-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-GC-MS) measurement of the whole deployed sampler was employed for a fast determination of BTEX. Absorption isotherms were used to develop simple mathematical models for the estimation of BTEX time-weighted average concentrations in air. The proposed samplers were used to determine BTEX in indoor air environments and results were compared with those found using two reference methodologies: triolein-containing semipermeable membrane devices (SPMDs) and diffusive Radiello samplers. In short, the developed sampling system and analytical strategy provides a versatile, easy and rapid atmospheric monitor (VERAM). Descriptors Adsorption, Air/analysis, Benzene/analysis, Benzene Derivatives/analysis, Environmental Monitoring/methods, Membranes, Artificial, Permeability, Temperature, Time Factors, Toluene/analysis, Xylenes/analysis Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Esteve-Turrillas,F. A., Ly-Verdu,S., Pastor,A., de la Guardia,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20091009 PMCID Editors
Reference range values of fractional exhaled nitric oxide in healthy Arab adult males	2009	Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. shahidhabib44@hotmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Saudi medical journal Periodical, Abbrev. Saudi Med.J. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 30 Issue 11 Start Page 1395 Other Pages 1400 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 7909441; 31C4KY9ESH (Nitric Oxide); ppublish Place of Publication Saudi Arabia ISSN/ISBN 0379-5284; 0379-5284 Accession Number PMID: 19882049 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 20090539' [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19882049 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the reference values of the fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) among healthy, non-smoking male adults and its correlation with age, height, weight, and body mass index (BMI). METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Departments of Physiology and Medicine, College of Medicine and King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, from September 2007 to August 2008 on healthy non-atopic, non-smoking male Saudi subjects. The FENO was measured online using the single-breath technique according to recent guidelines of the American Thoracic Society (ATS). RESULTS: We studied 121 subjects with a mean age of 31.00 +/- 12.24 years, BMI of 27.23 +/- 6.64, and FEV1/FVC 85% (81-92%). The FENO ranged between 7.66 parts per billion (ppb) and 46.6 ppb (mean 22.79 +/- 8.13), with >84% of subjects recording levels 95% with levels <40 ppb. The FENO negatively correlated with body weight (r=0.3888, p=0.001) and BMI (r=0.238, p=0.009). No correlation was observed between FENO, FEV1/FVC ratio, age, and height. CONCLUSION: The reference values of FENO for non-smoking, non-atopic male Saudi adults fall between 7.66 and 46.6 ppb (mean 22.79 +/- 8.13), similar to other populations. The FENO negatively correlates with body weight and BMI. Descriptors Adult, Anthropometry, Breath Tests, Cross-Sectional Studies, Exhalation, Forced Expiratory Volume, Health Status, Humans, Linear Models, Male, Multivariate Analysis, Nitric Oxide/analysis, Probability, Reference Standards, Reference Values, Sex Factors, Spirometry, Young Adult Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Habib,S. S., Abba,A. A., Al-Zoghaibi,M. A., Subhan,M. M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Tensile bond strength of dentin adhesives on acid- and laser-etched dentin surfaces	2009	Renident Dental Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey. bilgetarcin@hotmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) Periodical, Abbrev. Quintessence Int. Pub Date Free Form Nov-Dec Volume 40 Issue 10 Start Page 865 Other Pages 874 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 0342677; 0 (Composite Resins); 0 (Dental Materials); 0 (Dentin-Bonding Agents); 0 (Methacrylates); 0 (OptiBond Solo Plus); 0 (Phosphoric Acids); 0 (Prodigy Condensable); 0 (Resin Cements); 0 (Siloxanes); 0 (Solvents); 0 (admira); 0 (adm Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1936-7163; 0033-6572 Accession Number PMID: 19898719 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; D DOI 17592 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19898719 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate tensile bond strengths of 2 dentin bonding agents containing solvents on Nd:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG laser-etched dentin surface. METHOD AND MATERIALS: Occlusal enamel of 146 molars was removed, and exposed surfaces were ground with a diamond bur to produce bur-cut dentin surfaces. Of those teeth, 120 were assigned to 3 groups of 40 samples in which dentin was conditioned with Er,Cr:YSGG laser, Nd:YAG laser, and 37% orthophosphoric acid (control). Each group was further divided into 2 subgroups, acetone- and ethanol-containing bonding agents, and 4-mm-long x 4-mm-wide composite rods were bonded to all specimens using a Plexiglas mold. Tensile bond strength testing of 120 samples was performed at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min using a 50-kgf load cell. The remaining 26 samples were examined under SEM to evaluate the adaptation/penetration of the bonding materials and the alterations in mineral content. Data were analyzed using 1-way ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests; P < .05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: The difference between the mean tensile bond strength values obtained with bonding agents was statistically significant in the control group. The bond strength values of the acetone-containing agent in this group were found to be higher than the ethanol-containing agent (P < .001). When compared with Nd:YAG laser, bond strength values obtained with Er,Cr:YSGG laser were higher (P < .001). The bond strength values obtained in the acid-etched group were highest for both bonding agents and demonstrated statistical significance (P < .001). CONCLUSION: Although in this study laser etching is more influential than the solvent type on bond strengths of dentin bonding agents, it cannot be considered as an alternative to conventional acid etching. Descriptors Acetone/chemistry, Acid Etching, Dental/methods, Composite Resins/chemistry, Dental Bonding, Dental Etching/methods, Dental Materials/chemistry, Dental Stress Analysis/instrumentation, Dentin/ultrastructure, Dentin-Bonding Agents/chemistry, Ethanol/chemistry, Humans, Lasers, Solid-State, Materials Testing, Methacrylates/chemistry, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, Phosphoric Acids/chemistry, Resin Cements/chemistry, Siloxanes/chemistry, Solvents/chemistry, Stress, Mechanical, Surface Properties, Tensile Strength Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Tarcin,B., Gunday,M., Ovecoglu,H. S., Turkmen,C., Ovecoglu,M. L., Oksuz,M., Ay,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The menopausal experience among indigenous women of Sarawak, Malaysia	2009	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kuching.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Climacteric : the journal of the International Menopause Society Periodical, Abbrev. Climacteric Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 12 Issue 6 Start Page 548 Other Pages 556 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9810959; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1473-0804; 1369-7137 Accession Number PMID: 19905907 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.3109/13697130902919519 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19905907 Abstract OBJECTIVES: To document the common menopausal symptoms and quality of life in indigenous women of Sarawak in Malaysia. METHODS: A face-to-face interview using the Menopause-specific Quality of Life questionnaire was conducted with 276 indigenous Sarawakian women aged 40-65 years to determine the mean age of menopause and common symptoms (divided into vasomotor, psychosocial, physical and sexual domains) associated with menopause. RESULTS: The mean age at menopause of postmenopausal women was 50.78 +/- 2.47 years (range 47.3-58.2 years). The most common symptoms reported were aching in muscles and joints (82.6%), lack of energy (77.5%) and low backache (77.2%). The typical menopausal symptoms of hot flushes, night sweats, sweating and vaginal dryness were experienced by 42.4%, 34.8%, 29.7% and 49.3%, respectively of the women studied. Perimenopausal women (n = 114) experienced the most physical and psychosocial symptoms, while postmenopausal women (n = 102) experienced most sexual symptoms. Perimenopausal and postmenopausal women were reported to suffer more than premenopausal women (p < 0.001) within the four domains of symptoms (vasomotor, psychosocial, physical and sexual). CONCLUSIONS: The menopausal symptoms in this study correspond to those in other studies on Asian women but the prevalence of typical and classical menopausal symptoms was lower compared to studies on Caucasian women. The perimenopausal women had the most significant decrease in quality of life, followed by postmenopausal women and premenopausal women. Vasomotor symptoms had a predominant influence on the quality of life. Descriptors Adult, Aged, Arthralgia, Cross-Sectional Studies, Educational Status, Fatigue, Female, Hot Flashes/epidemiology, Humans, Low Back Pain/epidemiology, Malaysia/epidemiology, Menopause/physiology/psychology, Middle Aged, Postmenopause/physiology/psychology, Quality of Life, Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological/epidemiology, Surveys and Questionnaires, Sweating Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Syed Alwi,S. A., Lee,P. Y., Awi,I., Mallik,P. S., Md Haizal,M. N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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