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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...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Meat Science Periodical, Abbrev. Meat Sci. Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 88 Issue 4 Start Page 668 Other Pages 674 Notes 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 SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.meatsci.2011.02.026 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21420794 Abstract 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. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Danilovic,B., Jokovic,N., Petrovic,L., Veljovic,K., Tolinacki,M., Savic,D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110302 PMCID Editors
A survey of the lactic acid bacteria isolated from Serbian artisanal dairy product kajmak	2008	Faculty of Technology, Leskovac, Serbia.	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 31-Oct Volume 127 Issue 3 Start Page 305 Other Pages 311 Notes JID: 8412849; 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); 2008/05/27 [received]; 2008/07/15 [revised]; 2008/07/29 [accepted]; 2008/08/03 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 0168-1605; 0168-1605 Accession Number PMID: 18775578 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2008.07.026 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 18775578 Abstract Kajmak is an artisanal Serbian dairy product made by fermentation of milk fat. Overall, 374 bacterial isolates were collected from six kajmak samples of different ages produced in the households located in distinct regions of Serbia. In order to identify lactic acid bacteria present in chosen samples of kajmak, total 349 Gram-positive and catalase-negative isolates were analyzed. The recognition of isolates was performed by phenotypic characterization followed by molecular identification using (GTG)(5)-PCR and sequence analysis of 16S rRNA gene. Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Enterococcus faecium were the most frequently isolated species from kajmak samples. In contrast, leuconostocs and enterococci were found in BGMK3 and BGMK1 kajmak respectively, only after using enrichment technique for isolation suggesting they are present in low numbers in these kajmaks. Lactococcus lactis, Lactococcus raffinolactis and Lactococcus garvieae were also found in those samples but in lower proportion. Results showed that Lactobacillus plantarum, Lb. paracasei and Lb. kefiri were the most frequently isolated Lactobacillus species in analyzed kajmaks. Descriptors Biodiversity, Cultured Milk Products/microbiology, Food Microbiology, Genotype, Lactobacillus/classification/genetics/isolation & purification, Lactococcus/classification/genetics/isolation & purification, Leuconostoc/classification/genetics/isolation & purification, Phenotype, Phylogeny, Polymerase Chain Reaction, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Species Specificity Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jokovic,N., Nikolic,M., Begovic,J., Jovcic,B., Savic,D., Topisirovic,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20080803 PMCID Editors
Tobacco control in Bahrain: An overview	2007	Fadhil, I., Non-Communicable Diseases Unit, Ministry of Health, Manama, Bahrain	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal Periodical, Abbrev. East.Mediterr.Health J. Pub Date Free Form / Volume 13 Issue 3 Start Page 719 Other Pages 726 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1020-3397 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Tobacco, control interventions in Bahrain started in the late 1970s and tobacco legislation was introduced in 1994. The tobacco control approach incorporated the international recommended strategies according to the Gulf Cooperation Council and World Health Organization. Recently the tobacco control plan and tobacco legislation were reviewed. A new national comprehensive plan is put forward for implementation by the Ministry of Health. This report examines the Bahrain tobacco control approach, focusing on tobacco legislation, youth smoking, waterpipe smoking, tobacco surveillance and the smoking cessation plan. A number of recommendations for further improvement are discussed. Descriptors amfebutamone, nicotine, Bahrain, behavior therapy, child behavior, disease surveillance, gender bias, government regulation, health education, health promotion, human, law enforcement, nicotine replacement therapy, public health problem, review, smoking, smoking cessation, tobacco dependence, tobacco industry, treatment planning, world health organization Links Book Title Database Embase; MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Fadhil,I. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Tobacco harm reduction: the need for new products that can compete with cigarettes	2014	Fagerstrom Consulting AB, Vaxholm, Sweden. Electronic address: karl.fagerstrom@swipnet.se.; Nicoventures Limited, London, UK. Electronic address: kevin.bridgman@nicoventures.co.uk.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addictive Behaviors Periodical, Abbrev. Addict.Behav. Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 39 Issue 3 Start Page 507 Other Pages 511 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 7603486; 0 (Nicotinic Agonists); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/07/29 [received]; 2013/10/28 [revised]; 2013/11/01 [accepted]; 2013/11/10 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1873-6327; 0306-4603 Accession Number PMID: 24290207 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; IM DOI 10.1016/j.addbeh.2013.11.002 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24290207 Abstract Over the last 50 years, the concept of tobacco harm reduction has been well established. It is now understood that nicotine itself is not very harmful and nicotine replacement therapy products have been widely used as an aid to quit, reduce to quit or temporarily abstain from smoking for many years. The popularity of the unlicensed electronic cigarette has increased despite an unknown risk profile and sinus use in Sweden provides strong evidence in support of a harm reduction strategy. The regulatory environment around harm reduction has changed in the UK and is continuing to evolve across the globe. The need for more appealing, licensed nicotine products capable of competing with cigarettes sensorially, pharmacologically and behaviourally is considered by many to be the way forward. The significant positive impact on public health that could be gained from encouraging people to switch from cigarettes to licensed medicinal nicotine products cannot be ignored. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Fagerstrom,K.O., Bridgman,K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20131110 PMCID Editors
Tobacco use in Tunisia: Behaviour and awareness	2002	Fakhfakh, R., Inst. Natl. de Sante Publique, Le Diplomat, 1002 Le BelvedÃ¨re, Tunis, Tunisia	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Bulletin of the World Health Organization Periodical, Abbrev. Bull.WHO Pub Date Free Form 2002/ Volume 80 Issue 5 Start Page 350 Other Pages 356 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0042-9686 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Objective: To assess tobacco use and the awareness of and attitudes towards tobacco and its control in the adult population of Tunisia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 1996 of a representative national sample of 5696 subjects aged 25 and over. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire in Arabic. Findings: Tobacco use was reported by 30.4% of the respondents, of whom 24.6% smoked cigarettes and 5.8% consumed traditional tobacco, i.e. snuff, chewing tobacco and/or water pipe tobacco. Whereas 55.6% of men used tobacco, only 5.2% of women did so. Among men the proportion of tobacco users diminished with age as the rate of cessation increased. Among women, smoking peaked in the 35-54 age group. The proportion of men consuming traditional tobacco alone increased from 2.4% in the 25-34 age group to 20.4% in the 55+ age group; the corresponding values for women were 0.1% and 14.3%. Tobacco use was more widespread in rural than in urban areas and was relatively high among poorly educated men from economically deprived backgrounds. The use of tobacco was believed to be harmful to health by 98.6% of the respondents. Over 90% of the interviewees were aware that tobacco played a part in the development of heart disease. However, there were some gaps in awareness. A fear of cancer was expressed by 85% of the respondents, whereas only 5.6% were fearful of accidents. Conclusions: Informational and educational campaigns relating to tobacco control should be directed at individuals and communities, taking into account the gaps in awareness of the effects of tobacco on health. Descriptors adult, aged, article, attitude, awareness, smoking, control system, education, female, health behavior, high risk population, human, major clinical study, male, sampling, sex ratio, smokeless tobacco, tobacco, Tunisia Links Book Title Database Embase; MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Fakhfakh,R., Hsairi,M., Maalej,M., Achour,N., Nacef,T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Water pipe (shisha) smoking among male students of medical colleges in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia	2010	Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. aztaha@hotmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Annals of Saudi medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Ann.Saudi Med. Pub Date Free Form May-Jun Volume 30 Issue 3 Start Page 222 Other Pages 226 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 8507355; CIN: Ann Saudi Med. 2011 Jan-Feb;31(1):94-5. PMID: 21245608; CIN: Ann Saudi Med. 2010 Jul-Aug;30(4):330; author reply 330. PMID: 20622355; CIN: Ann Saudi Med. 2010 Nov-Dec;30(6):493-4; author reply 494. PMID: 21060162; OID: NLM Place of Publication Saudi Arabia ISSN/ISBN 0975-4466; 0256-4947 Accession Number PMID: 20427939 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.4103/0256-4947.62838 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20427939 Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Shisha smoking, one of the commonest methods of smoking tobacco among Arabs, increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of shisha smoking among male students of three colleges and to identify factors associated with shisha smoking. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 500 male students of three colleges (medicine, applied medical sciences and dentistry). Data were collected from 371 students using a self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of shisha smoking was 12.6% (8.6% shisha only and 4.0% both shisha and cigarettes). Thirty students (63.8%) started shisha smoking at ages of 16 to 18 years. Seven students (15%) smoked shisha daily. Cafiotas or restaurants were the favorite places for smoking (70.2% of students). There was a high prevalence of shisha smoking among students whose mothers had a secondary (19.1%) and higher (53.3%) education. CONCLUSIONS: There was a high prevalence of shisha smoking among university students. The majority of students started shisha smoking at a young age. Public health measures, including the banning of smoking in public places are recommended. Descriptors Confidence Intervals, Cross-Sectional Studies, Geography, Health Behavior, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Risk-Taking, Saudi Arabia/epidemiology, Schools, Medical, Smoking/epidemiology, Students, Dental, Students, Medical, Surveys and Questionnaires Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Taha,A. Z., Sabra,A. A., Al-Mustafa,Z. Z., Al-Awami,H. R., Al-Khalaf,M. A., Al-Momen,M. M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC2886873 Editors
Khat chewing habit among school students of Jazan region, Saudi Arabia	2013	Family and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full PloS one Periodical, Abbrev. PLoS One Pub Date Free Form 11-Jun Volume 8 Issue 6 Start Page e65504 Other Pages Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101285081; OID: NLM: PMC3679146; 2013 [ppublish]; 2013/02/12 [received]; 2013/04/26 [accepted]; 2013/06/11 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1932-6203; 1932-6203 Accession Number PMID: 23776490 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0065504 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23776490 Abstract BACKGROUND: The use of Khat leaves (Catha edulis) in Jazan, southwest of KSA, is prevalent among all segments of the population. OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to assess the prevalence and predictors of Khat chewing among intermediate and secondary school students of Jazan region. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in late 2011 in Jazan region. A random sample of 3923 students was selected from 72 intermediate and upper secondary schools representing the different educational sectors of the region. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics, a chi-squared test and logistic regression were performed to examine the prevalence, associations and predictors of Khat chewing. RESULT: The overall Khat chewing prevalence among students was 20.5% (95% C.I.: 19.27-21.79). The prevalence was significantly higher among males, at 33.1% (95% CI: 31.16-35.08), than among females 4.3% (95% C.I.: 3.39-5.31) ( P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Alsanosy,R.M., Mahfouz,M.S., Gaffar,A.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130611 PMCID PMC3679146 Editors
Prevalence of smoking among secondary school male students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: a survey study	2013	Family and Community Medicine Department, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. hashimrida51@hotmail.com.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC public health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form 25-Oct Volume 13 Issue Start Page 1010 Other Pages 2458-13-1010 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 100968562; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); OID: NLM: PMC3840679; 2013/06/06 [received]; 2013/10/16 [accepted]; 2013/10/25 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2458; 1471-2458 Accession Number PMID: 24160571 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1471-2458-13-1010 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24160571 Abstract BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to examine the prevalence of smoking and the smoking habits among male secondary school students in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to assess their knowledge and attitudes towards smoking. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Jeddah, using a two-stage cluster sample that randomly selected four schools from 85 public secondary schools for males. Data were obtained through a self-administered questionnaire containing questions on personal background, smoking behavior, knowledge, and behavior and attitudes towards smoking. A total of 695 students responded to the questionnaires with an 87.4% response rate. RESULTS: The age range of this student sample was 16-22 years. Two hundred fifty-eight (37%) of the study group were current smokers. The most common reasons given for smoking were personal choice (50.8%) and the peer pressure from smoker friends (32.8%). Many students researched the smoking hazards (68.1%), but only 47.6% knew about the bad effects of passive smoking. Two thirds of the smoking students wanted to quit smoking (63.2%), especially if suitable help was available, and 75.1% tried to quit. A third of the smoking students (36.8%) found it difficult to stop smoking in no-smoking areas. CONCLUSION: A well-planned integrated antismoking campaign is urgently required, especially among students and teachers. Our study revealed that smoking prevalence was high, which will lead to future high smoking-related health problems if proper preventive measures are not taken accordingly. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Fida,H.R., Abdelmoneim,I. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20131025 PMCID PMC3840679 Editors
Environmental issues in dentistry--mercury. FDI Commission.	1997	Fan, P.L., American Dental Association, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2678, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International dental journal Periodical, Abbrev. Int.Dent.J. Pub Date Free Form / Volume 47 Issue 2 Start Page 105 Other Pages 109 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0020-6539 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract One of the consequences of placing amalgam restorations is that mercury is required for the trituration process. In turn, this raises the issue of the possible environmental impact of mercury. This report considers ways in which any impact can be modified and reduced by careful attention to mercury usage and hygiene in the dental practice, the use of filters and separators in waste water pipes and the appropriate disposal of waste contaminated with amalgam. The total amount of mercury discharged into the environment varies considerably in different parts of the world due to both natural and human activities. The extent to which dentistry adds to this total also varies according to local circumstances and requirements. Recommendations are given for further development of ways to reduce mercury discharge and for further research into the environmental impact of the metal. Descriptors dental alloy, mercury, article, dental assistant, dental surgery, dentist, filtration, health, hospital waste, human, devices, occupational exposure, pollutant, pollution, practice guideline, waste disposal, water pollution, water supply Links Book Title Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Fan,P. L., Arenholt-Bindslev,D., Schmalz,G., Halbach,S., Berendsen,H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Long-term monitoring of atmospheric deposition and the implications of ionic inputs for the sustainability of a coniferous forest ecosystem	2001	Farrell, E.P., Forest Ecosystem Research Group, Faculty of Agriculture, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Water, air, and soil pollution Periodical, Abbrev. Water Air Soil Pollut. Pub Date Free Form 2001/ Volume 130 Issue 1-4 III Start Page 1055 Other Pages 1060 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0049-6979 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Ionic fluxes in a semi-mature stand of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.), on a spodosol in eastern Ireland, were monitored over an eight-year period, 1991-1998. The paper focuses on the long-term viability of forests in this region. Input-output balances, proton budgets and critical loads suggest that the long-term sustainability of forests in the region is threatened unless atmospheric emissions of anthropogenic substances can be controlled. Descriptors ion, proton, article, atmospheric transport, controlled study, ecosystem, environmental management, environmental monitoring, environmental protection, forest, ion transport, Ireland, nonhuman, plant Links Book Title Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Farrell,E. P., Aherne,J., Boyle,G. M., Nunan,N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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