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| The characterisation of lactic acid bacteria during the fermentation of an artisan Serbian sausage (Petrovska Klobasa) | 2011 | Faculty of Technology, Bulevar Oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Meat Science
Periodical, Abbrev.
Meat Sci.
Pub Date Free Form
Aug
Volume
88
Issue
4
Start Page
668
Other Pages
674
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CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 101160862; 0 (DNA, Bacterial); 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); 2010/09/28 [received]; 2011/02/05 [revised]; 2011/02/22 [accepted]; 2011/03/02 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1873-4138; 0309-1740
Accession Number
PMID: 21420794
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.meatsci.2011.02.026 [doi]
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21420794
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Petrovska Klobasa is an artisan Serbian sausage made only from meat and spices without any additives or starter cultures. In order to characterise lactic acid bacteria (LAB) microflora, a total number of 404 LAB strains were isolated from 15 samples collected during 90 days of the fermentation and 120 days of storage of one batch of Petrovska Klobasa. The isolates were preliminarily identified by phenotypic tests and subjected to (GTG)(5)-PCR fingerprinting. Representatives of each group were identified by 16S rDNA sequencing. The results showed that among the isolates, Lactobacillus sakei and Leuconostoc mesenteroides predominate with 36.4% and 37.1% of total LAB strains, respectively. Pediococcus pentosaceus was also isolated in high proportion (18.4%) whereas Enterococcus durans and Enterococcus caseliflavus made only 1% and 6% of the total isolates, correspondingly. The analysis of vacuum packed and modified atmosphere packed (MAP) samples showed higher presence of L. mesenteroides and L. sakei in the total microflora.
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Elsevier Ltd
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Danilovic,B., Jokovic,N., Petrovic,L., Veljovic,K., Tolinacki,M., Savic,D.
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Date of Electronic
20110302
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| Knowledge of health effects and intentions to quit among smokeless tobacco users in India: findings from the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation (ITC) India Pilot Survey | 2011 | Healis - Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health, Navi Mumbai, India. rautel@healis.org | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
Periodical, Abbrev.
Asian Pac.J.Cancer.Prev.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
12
Issue
5
Start Page
1233
Other Pages
1238
Notes
GR: 79551/Canadian Institutes of Health Research/Canada; JID: 101130625; ppublish
Place of Publication
Thailand
ISSN/ISBN
1513-7368; 1513-7368
Accession Number
PMID: 21875273
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
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21875273
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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND: The prevalence of smokeless tobacco use in India is the highest in the world, with 26% of adults reporting being users of smokeless tobacco only. But to date, there are few studies of beliefs, knowledge, and other psychosocial measures relating to smokeless tobacco use in India. The aim of the present study was to use data from the ITC India Pilot Study conducted in 2006 to examine beliefs about the harms of smokeless tobacco use, knowledge of health effects, and intentions to quit among current smokeless tobacco users in two states, Maharashtra and Bihar. METHODS: Data from the ITC India Pilot Study, a face-to-face crosssectional survey of 248 adults reporting exclusive current use of smokeless tobacco in Maharashtra and Bihar, were analyzed with respect to the knowledge of health effects, beliefs about harmfulness, and intentions to quit smokeless tobacco use. RESULTS: Around three quarters (36%) of smokeless tobacco users from Maharashtra and two thirds (62%) from Bihar had a 'bad' opinion about smokeless tobacco use. About 77% believed that smokeless tobacco use causes mouth cancer, followed by gum disease (66%) and difficulty in opening the mouth (56%). Significant differences were found in health knowledge between urban and rural smokeless tobacco users in both states. Only 38% of smokeless tobacco users reported having intentions to quit, and only 11% had intentions to quit within the next 6 months. Smokeless tobacco users who reported higher knowledge of the specific health effects from smokeless tobacco use were more likely to have intentions to quit. CONCLUSION: Despite the fairly high levels of awareness of health effects from smokeless tobacco use in Maharashtra and Bihar, the majority of smokeless users had no intentions to quit. Increased educational efforts about the detrimental health effects from smokeless tobacco use may result in higher levels of knowledge about the harms of smokeless tobacco and this in turn could increase quit intentions and subsequent quitting among users.
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Raute,L.J., Sansone,G., Pednekar,M.S., Fong,G.T., Gupta,P.C., Quah,A.C., Bansal-Travers,M., Sinha,D.N.
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| Carbon monoxide poisoning associated with water pipe smoking | 2011 | Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey. drsuhaturkmen@hotmail.com | Read more... |
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Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Periodical, Abbrev.
Clin.Toxicol.(Phila)
Pub Date Free Form
Aug
Volume
49
Issue
7
Start Page
697
Other Pages
698
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LR: 20151119; JID: 101241654; 0 (Biomarkers); 142M471B3J (Carbon Dioxide); 9061-29-4 (Carboxyhemoglobin); S88TT14065 (Oxygen); CIN: Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011 Aug;49(7):702-3. PMID: 21875388; 2011/08/08 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1556-9519; 1556-3650
Accession Number
PMID: 21819288
Language
eng
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Case Reports; Journal Article; AIM; IM
DOI
10.3109/15563650.2011.598160 [doi]
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21819288
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The water pipe is a means of tobacco consumption widespread in Turkey and Arab countries. We present two patients brought to our emergency department due to a syncopal attack secondary to carbon monoxide toxicity following water pipe use. This rare form of poisoning should be borne in mind by emergency physicians as a differential diagnosis in water pipe smokers. Water pipes should be used where there is adequate ventilation.
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Turkmen,S., Eryigit,U., Sahin,A., Yeniocak,S., Turedi,S.
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20110808
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| Fatal alveolar haemorrhage following a "bang" of cannabis | 2011 | Service de pneumologie, hopital d'instruction des armees, 29240 Brest Armees, France. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Revue des maladies respiratoires
Periodical, Abbrev.
Rev.Mal.Respir.
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
Volume
28
Issue
7
Start Page
919
Other Pages
923
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CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 8408032; 0 (Acids); 0 (Anti-Bacterial Agents); 0 (Plastics); CIN: Rev Mal Respir. 2011 Sep;28(7):854-5. PMID: 21943529; 2009/08/26 [received]; 2011/01/04 [accepted]; 2011/07/07 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
France
ISSN/ISBN
1776-2588; 0761-8425
Accession Number
PMID: 21943539
Language
fre
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Case Reports; English Abstract; Journal Article; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.rmr.2011.05.005 [doi]
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21943539
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The new methods of cannabis consumption (home made water pipe or "bang") may be responsible for fatal respiratory complications. We present a case, with fatal outcome, of a man of 19 years with no previous history other than an addiction to cannabis using "bang". He was admitted to intensive care with acute dyspnoea. A CT scan showed bilateral, diffuse alveolar shadowing. He was anaemic with an Hb of 9.3g/l. Bronchoalveolar lavage revealed massive alveolar haemorrhage. Investigations for infection and immunological disorder were negative and toxicology was negative except for cannabis. Antibiotic treatment was given and favourable progress allowed early discharge. Death occurred 15 days later due to alveolar haemorrhage following a further "bang" of cannabis. Autopsy showed toxic alveolar haemorrhage. The probable mechanism is pulmonary damage due to acid anhydrides released by the incomplete combustion of cannabis in contact with plastic. These acids have a double effect on the lungs: a direct toxicity with severe inflammation of the mucosa leading to alveolar haemorrhage and subsequently the acid anhydrides may lead to the syndrome of intra-alveolar haemorrhage and anaemia described in occupational lung diseases by Herbert in Oxford in 1979. It manifests itself by haemoptysis and intravascular haemolysis. We draw attention to the extremely serious potential consequences of new methods of using cannabis, particularly the use of "bang" in homemade plastic materials.
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SPLF. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS
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Grassin,F., Andre,M., Rallec,B., Combes,E., Vinsonneau,U., Paleiron,N.
Original/Translated Title
Hemorragie alveolaire fatale apres bang de cannabis
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Date of Electronic
20110707
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| Development of a novel ultrasound-assisted surfactant-enhanced emulsification microextraction method and its application to the analysis of eleven polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons at trace levels in water | 2011 | Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China. chengjingok@mail.ccnu.edu.cn | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Journal of chromatography.A
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Chromatogr.A
Pub Date Free Form
6-May
Volume
1218
Issue
18
Start Page
2476
Other Pages
2482
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LR: 20121115; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 9318488; 0 (Cyclohexanes); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Polysorbates); 0 (Surface-Active Agents); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 48K5MKG32S (Cyclohexane); 2011/01/13 [received]; 2011/02/21 [revised]
Place of Publication
Netherlands
ISSN/ISBN
1873-3778; 0021-9673
Accession Number
PMID: 21420097
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.chroma.2011.02.049 [doi]
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PMID
21420097
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A novel ultrasound-assisted surfactant-enhanced emulsification microextraction (UASEME) technique has been proposed by using low-density extraction solvents. In the proposed technique, Tween 80 and cyclohexane were injected into 5-mL glass test tubes with conical bottoms, containing 5.00 mL of a water sample that was located inside the ultrasonic bath. When the extraction process was finished, the glass test tube was sealed with a rubber plug and then placed upside down in a centrifuge. The finely dispersed droplets of cyclohexane collected at the conical bottom of test tube because the density of cyclohexane is less than of water, and the PAHs were concentrated in the cyclohexane. Next, 5 muL of the cyclohexane that collected at the conical bottom was removed using a 10-muL microsyringe and injected into high performance liquid chromatography coupled with fluorescence detection (HPLC-FLD) for analysis. The proposed method avoided the use of chlorinated solvents, which have been widely used as extraction solvents in a normal UASEME assay. Parameters that affected the extraction efficiency, such as the type and volume of the extraction solvent, the type and concentration of the surfactant, and the ultrasound emulsification time and salt addition, were investigated and optimised for the method. Under the optimum conditions, the enrichment factors ranged between 90 and 247. The limits of detection of the method were 0.6-62.5 ng L(-1). Good recoveries and repeatability of the method for the eleven PAHs were also obtained. The proposed UASEME technique has been demonstrated to be simple, practical and environmentally friendly for the determination of PAH residues in real water samples.
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Elsevier B.V
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Cheng,J., Matsadiq,G., Liu,L., Zhou,Y.W., Chen,G.
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Date of Electronic
20110317
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| Mainstream smoke of the waterpipe: does this environmental matrix reveal as significant source of toxic compounds? | 2011 | German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Department of Product Safety, Thielallee 88-92, 14195 Berlin, Germany. Jens.Schubert@bfr.bund.de | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Toxicology letters
Periodical, Abbrev.
Toxicol.Lett.
Pub Date Free Form
10-Sep
Volume
205
Issue
3
Start Page
279
Other Pages
284
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LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 7709027; 0 (4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butan-1-ol); 0 (Carcinogens); 0 (Hygroscopic Agents); 0 (Nitrosamines); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Pyridines); 0 (Smoke); 059QF0KO0R (Water); 3417W
Place of Publication
Netherlands
ISSN/ISBN
1879-3169; 0378-4274
Accession Number
PMID: 21712083
Language
eng
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Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.toxlet.2011.06.017 [doi]
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PMID
21712083
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In recent years the number of waterpipe smokers has increased substantially worldwide. Here we report on the concentrations of tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in waterpipe smoke and the analysis of selected biomarkers indicative for the body burden in waterpipe users. We further identify high amounts of unburned humectants (glycerol and propylene glycol) in the waterpipe smoke as main part of the so-called "tar" fraction. These results give cause for serious concern. For standardization we applied a machine smoking protocol. Smoke was collected on glass fiber filters and analyzed for nicotine, water, humectants, TSNAs, and PAHs. In addition, we determined carbon monoxide and found high amounts in the smoke being causative for high levels of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) in the blood of smokers. In comparison to the reference cigarette 3R4F, the nicotine contents were 10-times higher, but TSNA levels were found lower in waterpipe smoke. This finding explained the low levels of 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol detected in the urine of waterpipe smokers. Finally, the levels of benzo[a]pyrene were three times higher in waterpipe smoke compared to the reference cigarette. Altogether, the data presented in this study point to the health hazards associated with the consumption of waterpipes.
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Elsevier Ireland Ltd
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Schubert,J., Hahn,J., Dettbarn,G., Seidel,A., Luch,A., Schulz,T.G.
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Date of Electronic
20110625
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| Spatial variability and application of ratios between BTEX in two Canadian cities | 2011 | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada N9B 3P4. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
TheScientificWorldJournal
Periodical, Abbrev.
ScientificWorldJournal
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
11
Issue
Start Page
2536
Other Pages
2549
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LR: 20150128; JID: 101131163; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Benzene Derivatives); 0 (Vehicle Emissions); 0 (Volatile Organic Compounds); 0 (Xylenes); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); J64922108F (Benzene); L5I45M5G0O (ethylbenzene); OID: NLM: PMC3253549; OTO: NOTNLM; 2011/1
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1537-744X; 1537-744X
Accession Number
PMID: 22235184
Language
eng
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Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1100/2011/167973 [doi]
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PMID
22235184
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Spatial monitoring campaigns of volatile organic compounds were carried out in two similarly sized urban industrial cities, Windsor and Sarnia, ON, Canada. For Windsor, data were obtained for all four seasons at approximately 50 sites in each season (winter, spring, summer, and fall) over a three-year period (2004, 2005, and 2006) for a total of 12 sampling sessions. Sampling in Sarnia took place at 37 monitoring sites in fall 2005. In both cities, passive sampling was done using 3M 3500 organic vapor samplers. This paper characterizes benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, o, and (m + p)-xylene (BTEX) concentrations and relationships among BTEX species in the two cities during the fall sampling periods. BTEX concentration levels and rank order among the species were similar between the two cities. In Sarnia, the relationships between the BTEX species varied depending on location. Correlation analysis between land use and concentration ratios showed a strong influence from local industries. Use one of the ratios between the BTEX species to diagnose photochemical age may be biased due to point source emissions, for example, 53 tonnes of benzene and 86 tonnes of toluene in Sarnia. However, considering multiple ratios leads to better conclusions regarding photochemical aging. Ratios obtained in the sampling campaigns showed significant deviation from those obtained at central monitoring stations, with less difference in the (m + p)/E ratio but better overall agreement in Windsor than in Sarnia.
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Miller,L., Xu,X., Wheeler,A., Atari,D.O., Grgicak-Mannion,A., Luginaah,I.
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20111229
PMCID
PMC3253549
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| Sensitive determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water samples using monolithic capillary solid-phase extraction and on-line thermal desorption prior to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry | 2011 | Department of Analytical Chemistry, Campus Rabanales, University of Cordoba, 14071 Cordoba, Spain. | Read more... |
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Journal of chromatography.A
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Chromatogr.A
Pub Date Free Form
8-Apr
Volume
1218
Issue
14
Start Page
1802
Other Pages
1807
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CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 9318488; 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Sewage); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 2010/10/21 [received]; 2011/02/05 [revised]; 2011/02/07 [accepted]; 2011/02/13 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
Netherlands
ISSN/ISBN
1873-3778; 0021-9673
Accession Number
PMID: 21377161
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.chroma.2011.02.008 [doi]
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21377161
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A methacrylate-based monolithic capillary column has been evaluated for the preconcentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from environmental water samples. For this purpose, the monolyte was in situ synthesized in a 6cmx0.32mm id fused-silica capillary. The microextraction unit was fitted to a micro-HPLC pump to pass 10mL of sample. The isolated pollutants were eluted by means of 10muL of methanol, the organic phase being directly collected in a specific interface that can be fitted to the injection port of the gas chromatograph without modification. The interface allows the on-line thermal desorption of the PAHs, avoiding the dilution and providing enough sensitivity to reach the legal limits established for these pollutants in the matrices selected. The limits of detection achieved for 10mL of water ranged between 2.8ng/L (indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene) and 11.5ng/L (acenaphthene) with acceptable precision (between 4.5 and 18.2% RSD). The method was applied to the determination of the selected PAHs in tap, river waters and sewage, being fluoranthene and pyrene detected in all of them at concentrations lower than the legal limits established for these compounds in the matrices assayed.
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Elsevier B.V
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Galan-Cano,F., Bernabe-Zafon,V., Lucena,R., Cardenas,S., Herrero-Martinez,J.M., Ramis-Ramos,G., Valcarcel,M.
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Date of Electronic
20110213
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| In vitro biofilm formation and relationship with antifungal resistance of Candida spp. isolated from vaginal and intrauterine device string samples of women with vaginal complaints | 2011 | Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology, Kocaeli, Turkey. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Mikrobiyoloji bulteni
Periodical, Abbrev.
Mikrobiyol.Bul.
Pub Date Free Form
Oct
Volume
45
Issue
4
Start Page
697
Other Pages
706
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LR: 20131121; JID: 7503830; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 304NUG5GF4 (Itraconazole); 7XU7A7DROE (Amphotericin B); 8VZV102JFY (Fluconazole); ppublish
Place of Publication
Turkey
ISSN/ISBN
0374-9096; 0374-9096
Accession Number
PMID: 22090300
Language
tur
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English Abstract; Journal Article; IM
DOI
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22090300
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Intrauterin device (IUD) application is a widely used effective, safe and economic method for family planning. However IUD use may cause certain changes in vaginal ecosystem and may disturb microflora leading to increased colonization of various opportunistic pathogen microorganisms. The aims of this study were (i) to detect the biofilm production characteristics of Candida spp. isolated from vaginal and IUD string samples of women with IUDs, and (ii) to investigate the relationship between biofilm production and antifungal resistance. A total of 250 women (mean age: 34.4 +/- 7.6 years) admitted to gynecology outpatient clinics with vaginal symptoms (discharge and itching) were included in the study. The patients have been implanted CuT380a type IUDs for a mean duration of 59.8 +/- 42.4 months. Without removing IUD, string samples were obtained by cutting and simultaneous vaginal swab samples were also collected. Isolated Candida spp. were identified by conventional methods and API 20C AUX (BioMerieux, Fransa) system. Minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of fluconazole, itraconazole and amphotericin B were determined by broth microdilution method according to the CLSI guidelines. Biofilm formation was evaluated by crystal violet staining and XTT-reduction assays, and the isolates which yielded positive results in both of the methods were accepted as biofilm-producers. In the study, Candida spp. were isolated from 33.2% (83/250) of the vaginal and 34% (85/250) of the IUD string samples, C.albicans being the most frequently detected species (54 and 66 strains for the samples, respectively). The total in vitro biofilm formation rate was 25% (21/83) for vaginal isolates and 44.7% (38/85) for IUD string isolates. Biofilm formation rate of vaginal C.albicans isolates was significantly lower than vaginal non-albicans Candida spp. (14.8% and 44.8%, respectively; p= 0.003). Biofilm formation rate of C.albicans strains isolated from vaginal and IUD string samples were found as 14.8% (8/54) and 45.5% (30/66), with a statistically significant importance (p 0.05]. Fluconazole resistance was significantly higher in biofilm-producing vaginal Candida spp. than those of nonproducers (52.4% vs. 16.1%; p= 0.001), however, itraconazole resistance was found similar in biofilmproducer and non-producer isolates (47.6% vs. 32.3%; p> 0.05). Resistance rates for both fluconazole and itraconazole were higher in biofilm-producers (39.5% and 52.6%, respectively), than those of non-producers (10.6% and 29.8%, respectively), representing a statistical significance (p= 0.002 and p= 0.03, respectively) for Candida spp. strains isolated from IUD string samples. The overall resistance rates of C.albicans and non-albicans Candida spp. against fluconazole, were determined as 15% and 54.2%, respectively, while those rates were 24.2% and 68.7%, respectively, against itraconazole. MIC value of amphotericin B for all of the Candida spp. isolates was = 1.5 microg/ml. In conclusion, the data obtained from this study revealed that Candida spp. May lead to vaginal infections by inducing biofilm formation in IUD strings and these biofilms may be related to resistance to antifungal agents. Thus, women using IUDs should be followed-up periodically for the development of biofilms in their IUD strings.
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Caliskan,S., Keceli Ozcan,S., Cinar,S., Corakci,A., Caliskan,E.
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Vajinal Yakinmasi Olan Kadinlarin Vajen ve Rahim Ici Arac Ipi Orneklerinden Izole Edilen Candida Turlerinin In Vitro Biyofilm Olusturma Ozellikleri ve Antifungal Direnc ile Iliskisi
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| Waterpipe (hookah) tobacco smoking among youth | 2011 | Department of Community and Family Health, University of South Florida, College of Public Health (MDC 056), Tampa, FL, USA. | Read more... |
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Current problems in pediatric and adolescent health care
Periodical, Abbrev.
Curr.Probl.Pediatr.Adolesc.Health.Care.
Pub Date Free Form
Feb
Volume
41
Issue
2
Start Page
34
Other Pages
57
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LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 101134613; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1538-3199; 1538-3199
Accession Number
PMID: 21232693
Language
eng
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Journal Article; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.cppeds.2010.10.001 [doi]
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21232693
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Waterpipe tobacco smoking is a centuries old practice, influenced by cultural tradition in Eastern Mediterranean countries, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. It historically has been an activity enjoyed primarily by men. In the past 2 decades, however, this method of tobacco smoking has increased in popularity in other parts of the world, including the USA. Growing interest in this form of smoking can be traced, in part, to the advent of a flavored tobacco, called maassel. The combination of flavoring agents and the paraphernalia itself used in the smoking process, along with its mystic appeal, novelty, affordability, and the social atmosphere in which smoking often occurs, has made waterpipe smoking attractive to women as well as men, cigarette smokers and nonsmokers alike, and particular groups, including persons of college age and younger adolescents. Although waterpipe smoking is perceived by its new generation of users to be less addictive and hazardous to health than cigarette smoking, researchers draw diametrically opposed conclusions. Research demonstrates that numerous toxic agents, including carcinogens, heavy metals, other particulate matter, and high levels of nicotine, are efficiently delivered through waterpipes. Moreover, sidestream smoke exposes others in the vicinity of waterpipe smokers to the risk of respiratory diseases and other conditions. In addition, persons sharing waterpipe mouthpieces may share infectious agents as well. Waterpipe tobacco smoking has been declared a public health problem by the World Health Organization and other authorities. Recognition of the deleterious effects of waterpipe smoking has led to initial attempts to expand regulatory control. Because waterpipe tobacco is not directly burned in the smoking process, many existing control measures do not apply. Public health authorities should monitor waterpipe tobacco use carefully. Finally, pediatricians and other healthcare providers should discourage experimentation and continued use among their adolescent patients.
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Mosby, Inc
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Martinasek,M.P., McDermott,R.J., Martini,L.
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