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Ascent rate, age, maximal oxygen uptake, adiposity, and circulating venous bubbles after diving	2002	Faculte des Sciences du Sport, Luminy, 13009 Marseille, France. carturan@wanadoo.fr	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md.: 1985) Periodical, Abbrev. J.Appl.Physiol.(1985) Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 93 Issue 4 Start Page 1349 Other Pages 1356 Notes LR: 20130926; JID: 8502536; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 8750-7587; 0161-7567 Accession Number PMID: 12235035 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1152/japplphysiol.00723.1999 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 12235035 Abstract Decompression sickness in diving is recognized as a multifactorial phenomenon, depending on several factors, such as decompression rate and individual susceptibility. The Doppler ultrasonic detection of circulating venous bubbles after diving is considered a useful index for the safety of decompression because of the relationship between bubbles and decompression sickness risk. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of ascent rate, age, maximal oxygen uptake (VO(2 max)), and percent body fat on the production of bubbles after diving. Fifty male recreational divers performed two dives at 35 m during 25 min and then ascended in one case at 9 m/min and in the other case at 17 m/min. They performed the same decompression stops in the two cases. Twenty-eight divers were Doppler monitored at 10-min intervals, until 60 min after surfacing, and the data were analyzed by Wilcoxon signed-rank test to compare the effect of ascent rate on the kinetics of bubbles. Twenty-two divers were monitored 60 min after surfacing. The effect on bubble production 60 min after surfacing of the four variables was studied in 47 divers. The data were analyzed by multinomial log-linear model. The analysis showed that the 17 m/min ascent produced more elevated grades of bubbles than the 9 m/min ascent (P < 0.05), except at the 40-min interval, and showed relationships between grades of bubbles and ascent rate and age and interaction terms between VO(2 max) and age, as well as VO(2 max) and percent body fat. Younger, slimmer, or aerobically fitter divers produced fewer bubbles compared with older, fatter, or poorly physically fit divers. These findings and the conclusions of previous studies performed on animals and humans led us to support that ascent rate, age, aerobic fitness, and adiposity are factors of susceptibility for bubble formation after diving. Descriptors Adipose Tissue/anatomy & histology, Adult, Aging/physiology, Decompression, Diving/adverse effects, Embolism, Air/etiology, Humans, Kinetics, Male, Middle Aged, Oxygen Consumption, Time Factors, Ultrasonography, Doppler Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Carturan,D., Boussuges,A., Vanuxem,P., Bar-Hen,A., Burnet,H., Gardette,B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Factors associated with smoking, quit attempts and attitudes towards total smoking bans at university: a survey of seven universities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland	2012	Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Gloucestershire, Gloucester, United Kingdom. walidansari@glos.ac.uk	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 13 Issue 2 Start Page 705 Other Pages 714 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101130625; ppublish Place of Publication Thailand ISSN/ISBN 1513-7368; 1513-7368 Accession Number PMID: 22524848 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Multicenter Study; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22524848 Abstract OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the associations between socio-demographic, health and wellbeing variables (independent variables) and daily smoking, attempts to quit smoking, and agreement with smoking ban (dependent variables). METHODS: Data from 3,706 undergraduate students were collected from seven universities in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland using a standardised questionnaire. RESULTS: About 15.8% of the whole sample reported daily smoking, while 12% were occasional smokers. Smoking was significantly more prevalent among males, but the difference was due to a higher rate of occasional smokers. About every second smoker (55%) had attempted to quit smoking. Almost 45% of the whole sample agreed or strongly agreed with implementing a total smoking ban on campus. Daily smoking was more likely among students with not sufficient income, students whose fathers had at least a bachelor degree; and, students who reported binge drinking. Conversely, daily smoking was less likely among students who rated their health as very good/excellent, those who ate >/=5 portions of fruit or vegetables, and those who had never taken illicit drugs. Previous attempt/s to quit smoking were more likely among students who have never taken illicit drugs and those who agreed with a total smoking ban; and less likely among those with not sufficient income. Daily smokers were less likely to report quit attempts as compared to occasional smokers. An agreement with smoking ban was more likely among students who rated their health as very good/excellent, those who ate >/=5 portions of fruit or vegetables daily, and those who had never taken illicit drugs, but less likely among daily smokers. CONCLUSION: Favourable health practices and positive attitudes towards smoking ban were associated with each other. Interventions would need to comprise multi-component programmes that do not solely focus on smoking prevention/cessation, but also on other health promoting practices as well. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors El Ansari,W., Stock,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Sex and Gender: Critical Variables in Pre-Clinical and Clinical Medical Research	2016	Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiology, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago 8331150, Chile.; Department of Biomedical Research, Cedars-Sinai Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.; Departament	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Cell metabolism Periodical, Abbrev. Cell.Metab. Pub Date Free Form 9-Aug Volume 24 Issue 2 Start Page 203 Other Pages 209 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 101233170; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/05/13 [received]; 2016/06/21 [revised]; 2016/07/22 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1932-7420; 1550-4131 Accession Number PMID: 27508869 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1016/j.cmet.2016.07.017 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27508869 Abstract In this Essay, we discuss the critical need to incorporate sex and gender in pre-clinical and clinical research to enhance our understanding of the mechanisms by which metabolic processes differ by sex and gender. This knowledge will allow for development of personalized medicine which will optimize therapies specific for individuals. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Morselli,E., Frank,A.P., Santos,R.S., Fatima,L.A., Palmer,B.F., Clegg,D.J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Lactic acid microflora of the gut of snail Cornu aspersum	2014	Faculty of Biology, Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' , Sofia , Bulgaria.; Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences , Sofia , Bulgaria.; Faculty of Biology, Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' , Sofia , Bul	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Biotechnology, biotechnological equipment Periodical, Abbrev. Biotechnol.Biotechnol.Equip. Pub Date Free Form 4-Jul Volume 28 Issue 4 Start Page 627 Other Pages 634 Notes LR: 20150531; JID: 101128940; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/03/20 [received]; 2014/06/20 [accepted]; 2014/10/21 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1310-2818; 1310-2818 Accession Number PMID: 26019550 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.1080/13102818.2014.947071 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26019550 Abstract The intestinal lactic acid microflora of the edible snail Cornu aspersum was studied by culture-based methods and was phenotypically and molecularly characterized. The antibacterial activity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolates was investigated. Snails in different stages of development were collected from farms located in several regions of Bulgaria. One hundred twenty-two isolates, belonging to the group of LAB, were characterized morphologically and were divided into four groups. Representative isolates from each morphological type were subjected to phenotypic characterization and molecular identification. The snail gut lactic acid microflora was composed by Enterococcus (17 isolates), Lactococcus (12 isolates), Leuconostoc (7 isolates), Lactobacillus (18 isolates) and Weissella (1 isolate). The species affiliation of Lactococcus lactis (12), Leuconostoc mesenteroides (4) and Lactobacillus plantarum (2) was confirmed by species-specific primers. The Lactobacillus isolates were identified by sequence analysis of 16S rDNA as Lactobacillus brevis (12), L. plantarum (2), Lactobacillus graminis (1) and Lactobacillus curvatus (3). The species L. brevis, L. graminis and L. curvatus were found in snails in a phase of hibernation, whereas L. plantarum was identified both in active and hibernation phases. Antibacterial activity (bacteriocine-like) was shown only by one strain of L. mesentereoides P4/8 against Propionibacterium acnes. The present study showed that the LAB are a component of the microbial communities in the snail digestive system. This is the first report on Lactobacillus strains detected in the gut of C. aspersum. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Koleva,Z., Dedov,I., Kizheva,J., Lipovanska,R., Moncheva,P., Hristova,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141021 PMCID PMC4433887 Editors
Exploring the Bacterial Microbiota of Colombian Fermented Maize Dough "Masa Agria" (Maiz Anejo)	2016	Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo Mosciano Sant'Angelo, Italy.; Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo Mosciano Sant'Angelo, Italy.; G	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Frontiers in microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Front.Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 29-Jul Volume 7 Issue Start Page 1168 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160817; JID: 101548977; OID: NLM: PMC4965452; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016 [ecollection]; 2016/04/29 [received]; 2016/07/14 [accepted]; 2016/07/29 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1664-302X; 1664-302X Accession Number PMID: 27524979 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2016.01168 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27524979 Abstract Masa Agria is a naturally fermented maize dough produced in Colombia, very common in the traditional gastronomy. In this study we used culture-dependent and RNA-based pyrosequencing to investigate the bacterial community structure of Masa Agria samples produced in the south west of Colombia. The mean value of cell density was 7.6 log CFU/g of presumptive lactic acid bacteria, 5.4 log cfu/g for presumptive acetic bacteria and 5.6 og CFU/g for yeasts. The abundance of these microorganisms is also responsible for the low pH (3.1-3.7) registered. Although the 16S rRNA pyrosequencing revealed that the analyzed samples were different in bacteria richness and diversity, the genera Lactobacillus, Weissella, and Acetobacter were predominant. In particular, the most common species were Lactobacillus plantarum and Acetobacter fabarum, followed by L. fermentum, L. vaccinostercus, and Pediococcus argentinicus. Several microorganisms of environmental origin, such as Dechloromonas and most of all Sphingobium spp., revealed in each sample, were detected, and also bacteria related to maize, such as Phytoplasma. In conclusion, our results elucidated for the first time the structures of the bacterial communities of Masa Agria samples obtained from different producers, identifying the specific dominant species and revealing a complete picture of the bacterial consortium in this specific niche. The selective pressure of tropical environments may favor microbial biodiversity characterized by a useful technological potential. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Chaves-Lopez,C., Serio,A., Delgado-Ospina,J., Rossi,C., Grande-Tovar,C.D., Paparella,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160729 PMCID PMC4965452 Editors
Comparison of direct, headspace and headspace cold fiber modes in solid phase microextraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by a new coating based on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/graphene oxide composite	2014	Faculty of Chemistry, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.; Faculty of Chemistry, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. Electronic address: ss-hosseiny@sbu.ac.ir.; Faculty of Chemistry, Shahid Beheshti Univ	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 17-Jan Volume 1325 Issue Start Page 23 Other Pages 30 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 9318488; 0 (Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic); 0 (Oxides); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Polymers); 0 (poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene)); 7782-42-5 (Graphite); OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/08/11 [received]; 2013/10/20 [revise Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-3778; 0021-9673 Accession Number PMID: 24373534 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.chroma.2013.11.056 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24373534 Abstract A novel nanocomposite coating made of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) and graphene oxide was electrochemically prepared on gold wire. The prepared fiber was applied to the solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and gas chromatographic analysis of six polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Three modes of extraction i.e. direct immersion (DI), headspace (HS) and headspace cold fiber (HS-CF) in SPME were investigated. The results were compared under optimized conditions of each mode, considering the effects of the three most important parameters which are extraction temperature, extraction time and ionic strength. The comparison showed that HS-CF-SPME results in the best outcome for the extraction of PAHs from water samples. Under the optimized conditions of this mode, the calibration curves were linear within the range of 0.4-600mugL(-1) and the detection limits were between 0.05 and 0.13mugL(-1). The intra-day and inter-day relative standard deviations obtained at 10mugL(-1) (n=5), using a single fiber, were 4.1-6.8% and 4.8-8.4%, respectively. The fiber-to-fiber repeatabilities (n=4), expressed as the relative standard deviations (RSD%), were between 6.5% and 10.7% at a 10mugL(-1) concentration level. The method was successfully applied to the analysis of PAHs in seawater samples showing recoveries from 85% to 107%. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Banitaba,M.H., Hosseiny Davarani,S.S., Kazemi Movahed,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20131204 PMCID Editors
The association between current low-dose oral contraceptive pills and periodontal health: a matched-case-control study	2010	Faculty of Dentistry at the Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in Yazd, Iran.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The journal of contemporary dental practice Periodical, Abbrev. J.Contemp.Dent.Pract. Pub Date Free Form 1-May Volume 11 Issue 3 Start Page 33 Other Pages 40 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101090552; 0 (Contraceptives, Oral); epublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1526-3711; 1526-3711 Accession Number PMID: 20461322 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; D; IM DOI 1526-3711-686 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20461322 Abstract AIM: This study assessed the influence of current oral contraceptive pills on periodontal health in young females. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Seventy women ranging in age from 17 to 35 years (mean 24 years) had a comprehensive periodontal examination. Their current and previous oral contraceptive pill use was assessed by a questionnaire. A periodontal assessment was performed that included recording the following: plaque index, gingival index, probing depth, and attachment level at six sites per tooth. The periodontal health of women taking birth control pills for at least two years was compared to that of women not taking an oral contraceptive. The control and test groups were matched for socioeconomic status, age, oral habits, occupation, and educational levels. RESULTS: Although there was no difference in plaque index levels between the two groups, current oral contraceptive pill users had higher levels of gingival inflammation and bleeding on probing. However, no significant differences were found regarding mean probing depths and attachment loss between the two groups. CONCLUSION: As birth control policies are advocated by most countries, and because oral contraceptives are the most widely used method for birth control, a need exists to assess the effects of oral contraceptives on the periodontal health of young women. Although additional studies are needed to better understand the mechanism of OC-induced gingivitis, female patients should be informed of the oral and periodontal side effects of OCs and the need for meticulous home care and compliance with periodontal maintenance. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Age Factors, Case-Control Studies, Contraceptives, Oral/therapeutic use, Dental Plaque Index, Educational Status, Female, Gingival Hemorrhage/classification, Gingivitis/classification, Humans, Occupations, Periodontal Attachment Loss/classification, Periodontal Diseases/classification/etiology, Periodontal Index, Periodontal Pocket/classification, Periodontium/drug effects, Social Class, Surveys and Questionnaires, Time Factors, Young Adult Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Haerian-Ardakani,A., Moeintaghavi,A., Talebi-Ardakani,M. R., Sohrabi,K., Bahmani,S., Dargahi,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20100501 PMCID Editors
Shear bond strength of bonding to enamel with different laser irradiation distances	2011	Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Dicle University, 21280, Diyarbakir, Turkey. basaran@dicle.edu.tr	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Lasers in medical science Periodical, Abbrev. Lasers Med.Sci. Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 26 Issue 2 Start Page 149 Other Pages 156 Notes LR: 20121115; JID: 8611515; 0 (Dental Materials); 0 (Phosphoric Acids); E4GA8884NN (phosphoric acid); 2009/04/16 [received]; 2009/11/23 [accepted]; 2010/02/12 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1435-604X; 0268-8921 Accession Number PMID: 20151169 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1007/s10103-009-0747-3 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20151169 Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the shear bond strength of bonding to enamel following laser etching with the Er:YAG or Er,Cr:YSGG laser using different irradiation distances. Of 99 extracted human premolar teeth, 90 were divided equally into nine groups. In the control group (group A) the teeth were etched with 38% phosphoric acid. In the laser groups (groups B-I) the enamel surface of the teeth was laser-irradiated, groups B-E with the Er:YAG laser and groups F-I with the Er,Cr:YSGG laser at distances of 1, 2, 4 and 6 mm, respectively. The shear bond strengths were tested using a universal testing machine. The shear bond strengths associated with the Er:YAG laser at 4 and 6 mm and the Er,Cr:YSGG laser at 2, 4 and 6 mm were significantly less than the strengths obtained with the other irradiation distances (p0.05). This finding was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy examination. Irradiation distance did influence the strength of adhesion to enamel. The mean shear bond strengths and enamel surface etching obtained with the Er:YAG laser at 1 and 2 mm and the Er,Cr:YSGG laser at 1 mm were comparable to that obtained with acid etching. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Basaran,G., Hamamci,N., Akkurt,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20100212 PMCID Editors
Microtensile bond strength of a resin-based fissure sealant to Er,Cr:YSGG laser-etched primary enamel	2016	Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Yeditepe University, Bagdat Caddesi No. 238, Goztepe, Kadikoy, 34728, Istanbul, Turkey. elifsung@yahoo.com.; Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Gazi University, 8. Cd. 1.Sok.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Odontology / the Society of the Nippon Dental University Periodical, Abbrev. Odontology Pub Date Free Form May Volume 104 Issue 2 Start Page 163 Other Pages 169 Notes JID: 101134822; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/09/19 [received]; 2015/03/15 [accepted]; 2015/04/07 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Japan ISSN/ISBN 1618-1255; 1618-1247 Accession Number PMID: 25847685 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; D; IM DOI 10.1007/s10266-015-0203-8 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25847685 Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Er,Cr:YSGG laser pre-treatment alone, or associated with acid-etching, on the microtensile bond strength of a resin-based fissure sealant to primary enamel. Twenty-five human primary molars were randomly divided into five groups including (1) 35 % acid etching, (2) 2.5-W laser etching, (3) 3.5-W laser etching, (4) 2.5-W laser etching + acid etching, and (5) 3.5-W laser etching + acid etching. Er,Cr:YSGG laser was used at a wavelength of 2.780 nm and pulse duration of 140-200 mus with a repetition rate of 20 Hz. Following surface pre-treatment, the fissure sealant (ClinPro, 3M Dental Products) was applied. Each tooth was sectioned and subjected to microtensile testing. Kruskal-Wallis test was used for statistical analysis. The level of significance was set at p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Sungurtekin-Ekci,E., Oztas,N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150407 PMCID 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

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