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Severe vertigo after a scuba-dive to 29 meters	2004	Ratisches Kantons- und Regionalspital, Departement ORL, Chur.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Praxis Periodical, Abbrev. Praxis (Bern 1994) Pub Date Free Form 28-Apr Volume 93 Issue 18 Start Page 775 Other Pages 777 Notes LR: 20080610; JID: 101468093; ppublish Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1661-8157; 1661-8157 Accession Number PMID: 15171513 Language ger SubFile Case Reports; English Abstract; Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1024/0369-8394.93.18.775 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 15171513 Abstract A 27-year-old flight instructor experienced 5 to 10 minutes after a scuba-dive to 29 m, which lasted totally 50 minutes, dizziness, nausea and severe vertigo. The symptoms lasted about an hour. The patient vomited several times and noted sudden onset headache and vertigo lasting the following three days. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was started 30 hours after the event because decompression sickness was suspected. Transthoracic echocardiographic evaluation showed a patent foramen ovale. Diving accidents may be caused by decompression sickness, the formation of a free intravascular gas phase (bubbles) may result in transatrial shunting in the presence of a patent foramen ovale and may lead to neurological signs and symptoms. In this context the diver was advised to undergo closure of the atrial septal defect. Five months after the incident the patient underwent successful transcatheter occlusion of the PFO. Descriptors Adult, Decompression Sickness/diagnosis/etiology, Diagnosis, Differential, Diving/adverse effects, Humans, Male, Meniere Disease/diagnosis/etiology, Vertigo/etiology Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Frigg,C., Stepanek,J., Gmur,A. Original/Translated Title Der PRAXIS-Fall. Starker Schwindel nach einem Tauchgang in 29 Meter Tiefe URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Design and Synthesis of 3d-4f Metal-Based Zeolite-type Materials with a 3D Nanotubular Structure Encapsulated "Water" Pipe	2004	Cheng, P., Department of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of the American Chemical Society Periodical, Abbrev. J.Am.Chem.Soc. Pub Date Free Form 2004/03 Volume 126 Issue 10 Start Page 3012 Other Pages 3013 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0002-7863 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors lanthanide, manganese, nanotube, water, zeolite, article, complex formation, crystal structure, encapsulation, material state, phase transition, porosity, process design, structure analysis, synthesis, three dimensional imaging Links Book Title Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Zhao,B., Cheng,P., Chen,X., Cheng,C., Shi,W., Liao,D., Yan,S., Jiang,Z. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Prevalence and determinants of water pipe or narghile use among students in Beirut's southern suburbs	2004	Zoughaib, S.S., Beirut, Lebanon	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal Medical Libanais Periodical, Abbrev. J.Med.Liban. Pub Date Free Form / Volume 52 Issue 3 Start Page 142 Other Pages 148 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0023-9852 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract OBJECTIVES: Measuring the prevalence and determinants of narghile smoking among teenagers in schools in the southern suburbs (Dahia) of Beirut, Lebanon. METHODS: A simplified questionnaire was self-completed by intermediate and secondary students selected from private and public schools in Dahia the year 2001-2002. Variables obtained included details on narghile and cigarette smoking, sociodemographic characteristics of the student and his/her family, friendship networks, and beliefs regarding health. RESULTS : A total of 1461 students completed the questionnaire, of which 24% admitted regularly (> once/week) smoking the narghile and 14.4% occasionally, with a male predominance. The initiation was at about 13.6 yrs of age, but it varied from as low as 5 to 18 yrs. At least 28% of first narghile trial took place with a member of the immediate family, even though 58.2% initiated with a user friend. The monthly cost of using narghile did not exceed 7 USD for about half of narghile users in that area. CONCLUSIONS: Narghile use is a behavior gaining in importance in Lebanon in general, and in the Dahia area in particular. Its initiation among adolescents means that the probability of addiction is higher and the adverse health consequences are potentially more severe. It requires immediate interventional procedures including the launching of a campaign of national awareness for which hard data, such as those provided by this study, will be needed. Descriptors addiction, adolescent, adult, article, child, child behavior, smoking, female, health education, human, Lebanon, male, narghile, normal human, prevalence, questionnaire, tobacco Links Book Title Database Embase; MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Zoughaib,S. S., Adib,S. M., Jabbour,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Effects of nitrogen forms on nutrient uptake and growth of trees	2003	Northeast Forestry University, Haerbin 150040, China.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology / Zhongguo sheng tai xue xue hui, Zhongguo ke xue yuan Shenyang ying yong sheng tai yan jiu suo zhu ban Periodical, Abbrev. Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 14 Issue 11 Start Page 2044 Other Pages 2048 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 9425159; 0 (Nitrates); 0 (Quaternary Ammonium Compounds); N762921K75 (Nitrogen); RF: 46; ppublish Place of Publication China ISSN/ISBN 1001-9332; 1001-9332 Accession Number PMID: 14997674 Language chi SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 14997674 Abstract Forest tree species take up both NH4(+)-N and NO3(-)-N forms of nitrogen (N) during their growth. However, the effects of N form on nutrition uptake and tree growth are different due to the different N forms. Generally, trees show preference to N source, and most conifers prefer to NH4(+)-N while the preference to N form of broadleaved trees is unclear. The preference may be correlated with the pH value of the site on which the trees grown. The trees grown on acid soil generally appear preference to NH4(+)-N while trees grown on litmusless or alkaline soil prefer to NO3(-)-N. Fungus also can alter the tree uptake characteristic to NH4(+)-N and NO3(-)-N. In some species, the NO3(-)-N uptake capacity increased remarkably while uptake capacity of NH4(+)-N keep consistent when fungus were inoculated. NH4(+)-N and NO3(-)-N have different effects on other nutrient ions uptake because of the difference charge of NH4(+)-N and NO3(-)-N. In general, NH4(+)-N accelerates the anion absorption while inhibits cation absorption. The effects of nitrogen forms on nutrition uptake are related with not only the charge of NH4(+)-N and NO3(-)-N, but also the restrain effects among other ions. Sometimes, NH4(+)-N inhibits NO3(-)-N uptake, but the mechanism is not very clear now. The form of which nitrogen is taken up by trees will induce the change of rhizospheric pH value. Uptake of NH4(+)-N results in the decrease of rhizospheric pH value. Contrary, uptake of NO3(-)-N will cause the increase of rhizospheric pH value. The change of rhizospheric pH value will affect nutrient availability and thus affect nutrition uptake and utilization by trees. Trees grow differently after NH4(+)-N and NO3(-)-N uptake. When supplied with NH4(+)-N, some confers that prefer to NH4(+)-N grow better while a few ammonium-preference conifers hardly show the better growth. Nevertheless, most plants grow better when both forms of N supplied simultaneously than either of N source supplied alone. For few similar studies were carried out with tree species, it needs to do more researches. Descriptors Nitrates/metabolism/pharmacology, Nitrogen/metabolism, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds/metabolism/pharmacology, Trees/growth & development/metabolism Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Zhang,Y., Bai,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Nicotine-dependence symptoms are associated with smoking frequency in adolescents	2003	Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. jennifer.oloughlin@mcgill.ca	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full American Journal of Preventive Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Prev.Med. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 25 Issue 3 Start Page 219 Other Pages 225 Notes LR: 20061115; JID: 8704773; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 0749-3797; 0749-3797 Accession Number PMID: 14507528 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI S0749379703001983 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 14507528 Abstract BACKGROUND: Although many sociodemographic and psychosocial factors have been identified as related to adolescent smoking, few studies have examined the role of nicotine-dependence (ND) symptoms. The objective was to study the association between ND symptoms and smoking status among adolescents in the early stages of the smoking onset process. METHODS: The McGill University Study on the Natural History of Nicotine Dependence is an ongoing 6-year prospective investigation of the natural history of ND among 1267 grade 7 students in ten Montreal high schools. The baseline response was 55.4%. Subjects for this cross-sectional analysis of baseline data, collected in 1999, included 241 past 3-month smokers (mean age [SD]=13.0+/-0.7 years at baseline). ND symptoms were measured in five indicators, including a measure based on the criteria for tobacco dependence in the International Classification of Diseases-10th Revision (ICD-10), the Hooked on Nicotine Checklist, and three symptom clusters (withdrawal, self-medication, and ND/cravings symptoms). The association between ND symptom indicators and each of sporadic, monthly, weekly, and daily smoking relative to less frequent smoking was investigated in multiple logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Despite low cigarette exposure, 16.6% (95% confidence interval [CI], 11.9%-21.3%) of past 3-month smokers were tobacco dependent. The proportion increased from 0%, 3.1% (95% CI, 0.0%-9.2%), and 4.6% (95% CI, 0.2%-9.0%) among triers, sporadic smokers, and monthly smokers, respectively, to 19.4% (95% CI, 5.5%-33.3%) and 65.9% (95% CI, 51.9%-79.9%) among weekly and daily smokers, respectively. ND/cravings consistently distinguished each smoking category from less frequent smokers; the odds ratios (95% CI) for ND/cravings symptoms were 1.16 (0.99-1.35) in sporadic smokers; 1.17 (1.06-1.29) in monthly smokers; 1.34 (1.19-1.50) in weekly smokers; and 1.39 (1.22-1.59) in daily smokers. CONCLUSIONS: These data challenge current smoking onset models, which suggest that ND develops only after several years of heavy or daily smoking. ND symptoms are associated, at least cross-sectionally, with increased smoking in adolescents. To increase the likelihood of being effective, tobacco-control programs for children and adolescents will need to take early ND symptoms into account. Descriptors Adolescent, Behavior, Addictive, Female, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Odds Ratio, Smoking/epidemiology/psychology, Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology/psychology Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors O'Loughlin,J., DiFranza,J., Tyndale,R. F., Meshefedjian,G., McMillan-Davey,E., Clarke,P. B., Hanley,J., Paradis,G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Pharmacognostical studies on the folk medicine 'Bong Seon Wha Dae'	2003	Park, J.H., College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Pusan 609-735, South Korea	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy Periodical, Abbrev. Korean J.Pharmacogn. Pub Date Free Form 2003/09 Volume 34 Issue 3 Start Page 193 Other Pages 196 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0253-3073 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Korean folk medicine 'Bong Seon Wha Dae' has been used to cure constipation and acute gastritis by meat. The botanical origin of the crude drug has not been studied pharmacogostically. To clarify the botanical origin of 'Bong Seon Wha Dae', the morphological and anatomical characteristics of Impatiens species growing in Korea, i.e. I. balsamina L., I. noli-tangere L., I. textori Miq. and I. textori Miq. for. pallenscens Hara were studied. As a result, 'Bong Seon Wha Dae' was proved to be the stem of I. balsamina L. Descriptors bong seon wha dae, Impatiens balsamina extract, plant extract, unclassified drug, article, Balsaminaceae, constipation, gastritis, herbal medicine, Impatiens, impatiens noli tangere, Impatiens textori, medicinal plant, pharmacognosy, plant stem, traditional medicine Links Book Title Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Park,J. H., Kim,J. M., Do,W. I. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Predictors of attendance in a randomized clinical trial of nicotine replacement therapy with behavioral counseling	2003	University of Pennsylvania, Transdisciplinary Tobacco Use Research Center, 3535 Market Street, Suite 4100, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Drug and alcohol dependence Periodical, Abbrev. Drug Alcohol Depend. Pub Date Free Form 24-Nov Volume 72 Issue 2 Start Page 123 Other Pages 131 Notes LR: 20151119; GR: P5084718/PHS HHS/United States; JID: 7513587; 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); EIN: Drug Alcohol Depend. 2004 Mar 8;73(3):315; ppublish Place of Publication Ireland ISSN/ISBN 0376-8716; 0376-8716 Accession Number PMID: 14636967 Language eng SubFile Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; IM DOI S0376871603001947 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 14636967 Abstract Participant attendance at smoking cessation-counseling sessions is an important factor in treatment outcome. In this study, we examined the influence of demographic, psychological, and smoking history variables on attendance at a randomized clinical trial comparing transdermal nicotine and nicotine nasal spray that included seven sessions of behavioral group counseling. Of the 353 participants, 70.5% attended all seven sessions. Perfect attendance predicted abstinence from cigarettes at the end of treatment and at 6-month follow-up. In a logistic regression model, higher levels of education and higher body mass index were significant independent predictors of better attendance. There was a significant interaction between type of nicotine replacement (transdermal nicotine vs. nasal spray) and sex: females were less likely than males to have perfect attendance in the nasal spray group, but there was no sex difference in attendance for the transdermal nicotine group. These findings suggest that smokers with lower body mass index and less formal education may benefit from proactive counseling to address individual barriers to attendance at smoking cessation counseling. Additional research in this area would also be valuable to evaluate strategies to promote attendance in these high-risk groups. Descriptors Administration, Cutaneous, Administration, Intranasal, Behavior Therapy/methods, Body Mass Index, Counseling/methods, Depression/diagnosis/epidemiology, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Nicotine/administration & dosage/therapeutic use, Patient Compliance/statistics & numerical data, Prospective Studies, Smoking/prevention & control, Smoking Cessation/methods, Surveys and Questionnaires, Tobacco Use Disorder/therapy Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Patterson,F., Jepson,C., Kaufmann,V., Rukstalis,M., Audrain-McGovern,J., Kucharski,S., Lerman,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Trends in incidence and prevalence of specialized intestinal metaplasia, barrett's esophagus, and adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction	2003	Institute of Digestive Diseases, Institut d'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona Medical School, Villarroel 170, Barcelona 08036, Spain. mpera@medicina.ub.es	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full World journal of surgery Periodical, Abbrev. World J.Surg. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 27 Issue 9 Start Page 999 Other Pages 1008; discussion 1006-8 Notes LR: 20051116; JID: 7704052; RF: 83; 2003/08/18 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0364-2313; 0364-2313 Accession Number PMID: 12917764 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review; IM DOI 10.1007/s00268-003-7052-2 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 12917764 Abstract Most available information on the epidemiology of Barrettacute;s esophagus (BE) relates to patients with long segments (> 3 cm) of specialized intestinal metaplasia (SIM). Its prevalence is 3% in patients undergoing endoscopy for reflux symptoms and 1% in those undergoing endoscopy for any clinical indication. The latter prevalence is similar to the 1% found in autopsy series. A "silent majority" with BE remain unrecognized in the general population. BE is more common in men, and the prevalence rises with age. Recent endoscopic series document a rise in the diagnosis of endoscopically apparent short segments (< 3 cm) of BE (SSBE). The prevalence of SSBE in both unselected and reflux patients is 8% to 12%. Specialized intestinal metaplasia at the cardia, below a normal-appearing squamocolumnar junction, has been reported to vary from 6% to 25% in patients presenting for upper endoscopy. Unlike patients with long segment Barrett's esophagus (LSBE), the role of gastroesophageal reflux disease in the pathogenesis of SSBE and SIM of the cardia is controversial. Recent data suggest that the etiology of SIM of the cardia might be secondary to Helicobacter pylori infection, although the role of other environmental factors cannot be ruled out. The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and esophagogastric juction (EGJ) has been increasing over the past 15 years in Western countries. Surgical series and population-based studies show that by 1994 adenocarcinomas of the esophagus accounted for half of all esophageal cancer among white men. LSBE and SSBE predispose to the development of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and EGJ. The role of SIM of the cardia as a precursor lesion for EGJ adenocarcinoma is still unclear. The prevalences of dysplasia in LSBE and SSBE are around 6% and 8%, respectively. The incidence of adenocarcinoma in patients with LSBE is about 1 in 100 patient-years. Cancer risk for SSBE and SIM at the cardia is unknown. Smoking and obesity increase the risk for esophageal and EGJ adenocarcinomas. Descriptors Adenocarcinoma/epidemiology/etiology/pathology, Barrett Esophagus/epidemiology/etiology/pathology, Esophageal Neoplasms/epidemiology/etiology/pathology, Esophagogastric Junction/pathology, Humans, Incidence, Intestines/pathology, Metaplasia/epidemiology/etiology, Prevalence Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Pera,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20030818 PMCID Editors
Pressure management in Waitakere City, New Zealand - A case study	2003	Pilipovic, Z., EcoWater, Private Bag 93109 Henderson, Waitakere City Council, Waitakere City, New Zealand	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Water Science and Technology: Water Supply Periodical, Abbrev. Water Sc.Technol.Water Supply Pub Date Free Form 2003/ Volume 3 Issue 2-Jan Start Page 135 Other Pages 141 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1606-9749 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract In 1996, as part of Waitakere Council's Water Cycle Strategy, a pressure standardisation programme to permanently lower the average supply pressure citywide was implemented with the aim of reducing water loss and water use. The experience gained during the 1994/95 Auckland water shortage had confirmed that there was considerable scope to reduce pressures in many areas. Since 1996 water pressures have been reduced in over 60% of the reticulated area of the city, with the average pressure reduced from 710 kPa to 540 kPa. As a result of this programme water loss from the network has been reduced, there has been a reduction in the frequency of mains breaks and it is likely that the life of water pipeline assets has been extended. Furthermore both pressure and demand management initiatives have reduced per capita water use in the city by more than 10%. A network computer model was used as a design tool to check the network under various pressure regimes and cost benefit analyses were carried out for various design scenarios. Fire sprinkler systems were checked as part of the design process. Minimum service standards were not reduced and in some cases pressures were actually increased. This paper covers the various aspects of the design, the implementation and the results of the pressure standardisation programme. Descriptors capital, city, conference paper, economic evaluation, financial management, New Zealand, pressure, process design, process model, standardization, tube, water loss, water management, water supply Links Book Title Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Pilipovic,Z., Taylor,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Solid-phase microextraction to monitor the sonochemical degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water	2003	Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, Polytechneioupolis, GR-73100 Chania, Greece. epsilaki@mred.tuc.gr	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of environmental monitoring : JEM Periodical, Abbrev. J.Environ.Monit. Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 5 Issue 1 Start Page 135 Other Pages 140 Notes LR: 20061115; JID: 100968688; 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1464-0325; 1464-0325 Accession Number PMID: 12619768 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 12619768 Abstract Solid-phase microextraction (SPME) coupled with GC-MS has been used to monitor the degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) by ultrasound treatment. Immersion SPME sampling enabled the fast and solventless extraction of target contaminants at the low microg l(-1) concentration level. The developed protocol was found to be linear in the concentration range from 0.1 to 50 microg l(-1) for most target analytes, with the limits of detection ranging between 0.01 and 0.70 microg l(-1) and the relative standard deviations between 4.31 and 27%. The developed SPME protocol was used to follow concentration profiles of aqueous solutions containing 16 PAHs, which were subject to low frequency ultrasonic irradiation. At the conditions employed in this study (80 kHz of ultrasound frequency, 130 W l(-1) of applied electric power density, 30 microg l(-1) of initial concentration for each of the 16 PAHs), sonochemical treatment was found capable of destroying the lower molecular weight PAHs (naphthalene, acenaphthylene, acenaphthene, fluorene, phenanthrene, anthracene, fluoranthene and pyrene) within 120-180 min of irradiation. The higher molecular weight PAHs were more recalcitrant to ultrasound treatment. Descriptors Environmental Monitoring/methods, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Molecular Weight, Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic/analysis/chemistry, Ultrasonics, Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis, Water Purification/methods Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Psillakis,E., Ntelekos,A., Mantzavinos,D., Nikolopoulos,E., Kalogerakis,N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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