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A fatal disaster case based on exposure to hydrogen sulfide - An estimation of the hydrogen sulfide concentration at the scene	1994	Kimura, K., Department of Legal Medicine, Shimane Medical University, Izumo 693, Japan	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Forensic science international Periodical, Abbrev. Forensic Sci.Int. Pub Date Free Form 1994/ Volume 66 Issue 2 Start Page 111 Other Pages 116 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0379-0738 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Four adult men fell into an artificial lake which was being used to raise flatfish, after a water pipe had been connected to a tube allowing seawater to flow into the lake. Forensic autopsies were carried out on three of the four men, who died soon after the incident. From autopsy findings, the cause of death was diagnosed to be suffocation after aspirating seawater in the three victims. To clarify why the men fell into the lake, a chemical analysis for hydrogen sulfide was carried out using the extractive alkylation technique combined with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The sulfide was detected as its derivative, bis(pentafluorobenzyl)sulfide, in body tissues taken from all the victims, and the concentration of hydrogen sulfide gas at the scene was estimated as having been nearly fatal. Descriptors hydrogen sulfide, sea water, adult, alkylation, aquaculture, article, asphyxia, autopsy, case report, cause of death, chemical analysis, concentration, drowning, gas chromatography, human, Japan, male, mass spectrometry, occupational accident, priority journal, tissues Links Book Title Database Embase; MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Kimura,K., Hasegawa,M., Matsubara,K., Maseda,C., Kagawa,M., Takahashi,S., Tanabe,K. -I Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A case of interhemispheric subdural hematoma.	1994	Koumtchev, Y., Department of Neurosurgery, University of Medicine, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Folia medica Periodical, Abbrev. Folia Med (Plovdiv) Pub Date Free Form / Volume 36 Issue 1 Start Page 59 Other Pages 61 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0204-8043 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract The interhemispheric subdural hematoma is a rare condition. We present a case of interhemispheric subdural hematoma in a patient aged 65 years. A day prior to admission he was struck with a water-pipe on the head. He went to sleep the same evening complaining of a slight headache. At about two o'clock in the morning the headache increased in intensity. By the morning he lost consciousness. On examination by a neurosurgeon the patient was found to be comatose. The physical examination revealed blue eyelids of the left eye, paraplegia of the right leg, paresis of the left leg and arms. Bilateral Babinski's reflex was present, the abdominal reflexes were absent, the tendon and periosteal reflexes were hyperactive. The pupils were equal in size and slowly reactive to light. The patient exhibited symptoms of meningoradicular irritation. An emergency CT scan revealed high-density area in the interhemispheric sulcus extending frontally to parietally. The patients was operated on in an emergency. At operation, extensive rupture of the sagittal sinus was identified. Later the patient died. The presented case was interesting with the extensive rupture of the sagittal sinus and the relatively long lucid interval until clear manifestation of the clinical picture becomes evident. Descriptors aged, article, case report, cranial sinus, human, injury, male, pathophysiology, rupture, subdural hematoma Links Book Title Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Koumtchev,Y., Petkov,S., Gozmanov,G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Thermus scotoductus, sp.nov., a pigment-producing thermophilic bacterium from hot tap water in Iceland and including Thermus sp. X-1	1994	Kristjansson, J.K., Institute of Biology, University of Iceland, 108 Reykjavik, Iceland	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Systematic and applied microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Syst.Appl.Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 1994/ Volume 17 Issue 1 Start Page 44 Other Pages 50 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0723-2020 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Thermophilic, aerobic heterotrophic bacteria, producing a water soluble dark brown melanin-like pigment, were isolated from a hot water pipeline in a small town in southern Iceland. The bacteria stained Gram-negative, are short rods, 1.5 Î¼m long and 0.5 Î¼m in diameter. The cells are usually single or in pairs. A very dense peptidoglycan layer was seen as well as cytoplasmic membrane and an outer membrane. The bacteria are nonmotile and do not form spores. They could grow at 42-73Â°C with optimum growth temperature of 65Â°C and optimum pH at 7.5. The bacteria were oxidase and catalase positive, sensitive to the antibiotics penicillin, erythromycin, tetracyclin, chloramphenicol and streptomycin but resistant to polymyxin B and rifampicin. The GC was about 64.5%. The isolates were compared to other known aerobic, heterotrophic bacteria and turned out to resemble to colourless Thermus strain X-1, which was also found to produce the brown pigment. The DNA:DNA similarity between the new isolates and Thermus X-1 was about 83%, whereas the similarity with Thermus aquaticus was about 46%. The new isolates together with strain X-1 are therefore considered to represent a new species, Thermus scotoductus. Descriptors ampicillin, antibiotic agent, carbenicillin, catalase, chloramphenicol, erythromycin, gentamicin, kanamycin, meticillin, oxidoreductase, penicillin G, peptidoglycan, polymyxin B, rifampicin, streptomycin, tap water, tetracycline, antibiotic resistance, article, bacterial cell wall, Iceland, nonhuman, priority journal, thermophilic bacterium, Thermus, water contamination Links Book Title Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Kristjansson,J. K., Hjorleifsdottir,S., Marteinsson,V. T., Alfredsson,G. A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Shisha smoking and Reinke's oedema	1994		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Mansoura Medical Journal Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 24 Issue 2-Jan Start Page 149 Other Pages 155 Notes ID: 38154 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language english SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Smoking Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/emro-38154 Book Title Database GHL; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Abdel Wahab,A. M., El Degwy,A. A., El Morshedy,N. A., Ghoneim,M. R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Women segmentation based on contraceptive use	1994		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Egyptian population and family planning review Periodical, Abbrev. Egypt.Popul.Fam.Plann.Rev. Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 28 Issue 1 Start Page 19 Other Pages 54 Notes LR: 20130308; JID: 8406656; OID: PIP: 111752; OID: POP: 00251674; OTO: PIP; GN: PIP: TJ: EGYPTIAN POPULATION AND FAMILY PLANNING REVIEW; ppublish Place of Publication EGYPT ISSN/ISBN 1110-1156; 1110-1156 Accession Number PMID: 12290886 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; J DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 12290886 Abstract PIP: In the past, the Egyptian Information, Education and Communication Center (IEC) SIS/IEC Center has used research findings to develop messages on the health benefits of family planning to mothers and children, proper use of contraceptive methods, and the need for acquiring correct information. A recent analysis of the 1995 Egypt Demographic and Health Survey data on 9153 currently married women aged 15-49 aimed to generate preliminary audience segments and profiles of different groups of current users, never users, and discontinuers of family planning methods so the Center can develop messages on family planning and birth spacing. 47.1% of all women in the analysis currently used contraception. 19.8% had used contraception, but did not do so currently. 33.1% had never used contraception. The leading factors affecting contraceptive use were husband's approval, husband-wife communications, desire for more children, and religion. Based on what was learned from discontinuers, the Center made two general conclusions. It needs to design special messages targeting discontinuers or never users. These special messages need to concern the groups' knowledge about different family planning methods, side effects, birth spacing methods, and birth limiting methods. Husband involvement in family planning is essential. Thus, the Center needs to develop special messages geared to men. To do so, however, a cluster analysis for husbands would be helpful in message development. Descriptors Africa, Africa, Northern, Behavior, Birth Intervals, Communication, Contraception, Contraception Behavior, Demography, Developing Countries, Economics, Egypt, Family Planning Services, Health Planning, Health Services Needs and Demand, Information Services, Interpersonal Relations, Marital Status, Marriage, Middle East, Organization and Administration, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Population, Population Dynamics, Acceptor Characteristics--women, Acceptors, Arab Countries, Birth Spacing, Communication Programs, Contraception Termination--women, Contraceptive Usage--women, Currently Married--women, Demographic And Health Surveys, Demographic Factors, Demographic Surveys, Economic Factors, Family Planning, Family Planning Programs, Husband-wife Communication, Iec, Mediterranean Countries, Needs, Nonacceptor Characteristics--women, Nonacceptors, Northern Africa, Nuptiality, Partner Communication, Program Activities, Programs, Research Report Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors El-zanaty,F. H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Benzene, toluene and xylenes in air, geographical distribution in the Piedmont region (Italy) and personal exposure	1994	Department of Hygiene and Community Medicine, University of Turin, Faculty of Science, Italy.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Science of the total environment Periodical, Abbrev. Sci.Total Environ. Pub Date Free Form 30-May Volume 148 Issue 1 Start Page 49 Other Pages 56 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 0330500; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 0 (Xylenes); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); J64922108F (Benzene); ppublish Place of Publication NETHERLANDS ISSN/ISBN 0048-9697; 0048-9697 Accession Number PMID: 8016638 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 0048-9697(94)90373-5 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 8016638 Abstract The objectives of this study were the determination of: (a) benzene (B), toluene (T) and xylene (X) air pollution in three sites of the Piedmont region (north-western Italy), (b) the relationship between BTX pollution in indoor, outdoor and personal air measured for a group of non-smoking university students, (c) the influence of environmental tobacco smoke on the level of BTX exposure for indoor air environments. Results indicate (i) a direct relationship between human density and level of contamination and higher toluene pollution, (ii) an indoor/outdoor ratio of > 1 for all the three aromatics, (iii) a similar level of personal and indoor air contamination. Human exposure to BTX air pollution has been found to depend principally on indoor air contamination, not only on home pollution, but also, probably on many other confined environments. Descriptors Air Pollutants/analysis, Air Pollution, Indoor/analysis, Benzene/analysis, Environmental Exposure/analysis, Humans, Italy, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/analysis, Toluene/analysis, Xylenes/analysis Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Gilli,G., Scursatone,E., Bono,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Surveillance for selected tobacco-use behaviors--United States, 1900-1994	1994	Office on Smoking and Health, CDC, Atlanta, GA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full MMWR.CDC surveillance summaries : Morbidity and mortality weekly report.CDC surveillance summaries / Centers for Disease Control Periodical, Abbrev. MMWR CDC Surveill.Summ. Pub Date Free Form 18-Nov Volume 43 Issue 3 Start Page 1 Other Pages 43 Notes LR: 20120329; JID: 8407977; ppublish Place of Publication UNITED STATES ISSN/ISBN Accession Number PMID: 7969014 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 7969014 Abstract PROBLEM/CONDITION: Surveillance of tobacco use is an essential component of any tobacco-control program. The information gathered can be used to guide research initiatives, intervention programs, and policy decisions. REPORTING PERIODS: This report covers the period 1900-1994 for per capita cigarette consumption; 1965-1991 for trends in cigarette smoking prevalence and cessation; 1974-1991 for trends in the number of cigarettes smoked daily by current smokers; 1987-1991 for recent patterns of tobacco use; 1970, 1987, and 1991 for trends in cigar/pipe smoking and snuff/chewing tobacco use; 1984-1992 for trends in state-specific prevalences of regular cigarette smoking; 1987-1992 for state-specific estimates of smokeless-tobacco use; and 1976-1993 for trends in cigarette smoking among U.S. high school seniors. DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEMS: Estimates of cigarette consumption are reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which uses data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Tobacco Institute, and other sources. The National Health Interview Survey uses household interviews to provide nationally representative estimates (for the civilian, noninstitutionalized population) of cigarette smoking and other behaviors related to tobacco use. The Behavioral Risk Factor surveillance System uses telephone surveys of civilian, noninstitutionalized adults (> or = 18 years of age) to provide state-specific estimates of current cigarette smoking and use of smokeless tobacco. The University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research uses school-based, self-administered questionnaires to gather data on cigarette smoking from a representative sample of U.S. high school seniors. RESULTS: During the period 1900-1963, per capita cigarette consumption increased; after 1964, consumption declined. During the years 1965-1991, current cigarette smoking prevalence among persons ages > or = 18 years declined overall and in every sociodemographic category examined. Decrease in current smoking prevalence was slow in some groups (e.g., among persons with fewer years of formal education). Both the prevalence of never smoking and the prevalence of cessation increased from 1965 through 1991. The prevalence of current cigarette smoking, any tobacco smoking, and any tobacco use was highest among American Indians/Alaska Natives and non-Hispanic blacks and lowest among Asians/Pacific Islanders. The prevalence of cigar smoking and pipe smoking has declined substantially since 1970. The prevalence of smokeless-tobacco use among white males ages 18-34 years was higher in 1987 and 1991 than in 1970; among persons > or = 45 years of age, the use of smokeless tobacco was more common among blacks than whites in 1970 and 1987. Cigarette smoking prevalence has decreased in most states. The prevalence of smokeless tobacco use was especially high among men in West Virginia, Montana, and several southern states. From 1984-1993, prevalence of cigarette smoking remained constant among U.S. high school seniors. However, prevalence increased slightly for male seniors and white seniors, decreased slightly for female high school seniors, and decreased sharply for black high school seniors. INTERPRETATION: With the exceptions of increases in cigarette smoking among white and male high school seniors and in the use of smokeless tobacco among white males ages 18-34 years, reductions in tobacco use occurred in every subgroup examined. This decrease must continue if the national health objectives for the year 2000 are to be reached. ACTIONS TAKEN: Surveillance of tobacco use is ongoing. Effective interventions that discourage initiation and encourage cessation are being disseminated throughout the United States. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Data Collection, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Plants, Toxic, Population Surveillance, Prevalence, Smoking/epidemiology/trends, Smoking Cessation/statistics & numerical data, Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology, Tobacco, Smokeless, United States/epidemiology Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Giovino,G. A., Schooley,M. W., Zhu,B. P., Chrismon,J. H., Tomar,S. L., Peddicord,J. P., Merritt,R. K., Husten,C. G., Eriksen,M. P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Water pipe network - future strategy detection and prevention of external corrosion in Zurich	1994	Skarda, B.C., Zurich Water Supply, 8023 Zurich, Switzerland	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Water Supply Periodical, Abbrev. Water Supply Pub Date Free Form 1994/ Volume 12 Issue 4-Mar Start Page 139 Other Pages 150 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0735-1917 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract The water pipe network is the most important capital investment of any water supply. Every 20-25 years, the actual condition of the pipe network will be examined and assessed, and miscellaneous causes of damage investigated and determined. The long-term future pipe network strategy of a water supply enterprise comprises both network extension and conservation of existing assets by means of systematic preventive maintenance and consequent replacement. long-term financial planning should be based on replacement rates that take into account the interdependence between pressure conditions, drinking water quality, water losses, damage frequency, age of pipe network, durability of pipe material, construction cost increase, and coordination of the underground infrastructure, as well as profitability and supply image. The annual repair costs amounting to approx. 7% of the Zurich Water Supply turnover are too high. External corrosion/settlement, which is responsible for 90% of the 600-800 damaged pipes, is attributed to the combined effect of corrosion currents from tramlines, reinforced concrete structures and macro-elements. These are accelerated by aggressive, partly water-saturated heterogeneous soils and galvanic compounds, mainly earthing installations. Countermeasures are comprised in the Zurich Pipe Network Strategy and in the long-term financial plan. Only the best pipe network material is good enough. 'Who believes in the future also relies on the future!' Descriptors drinking water, capital, city planning, conference paper, corrosion, cost, investment, pressure, protection, soil, Switzerland, tube, turnover time, water quality, water supply Links Book Title Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Skarda,B. C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Advantages, indications, and the manufacturing of melted PVC waterpipe splints	1994	Theuvenet, W.J., Plastic Reconstructive Hand Surgery, Lukas Hospital, 7300 DS Apeldoorn, Netherlands	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Leprosy review Periodical, Abbrev. Lepr.Rev. Pub Date Free Form 1994/ Volume 65 Issue 4 Start Page 385 Other Pages 395 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0305-7518 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract There are several indications when to use splints in the treatment of leprosy. PVC waterpipe is a cheap and easily available material in developing countries. Its advantages, indications, and the manufacturing of splints are described. Descriptors polyvinylchloride, talc, article, contracture, cost effectiveness analysis, developing country, dynamic splint, heating, immobilization, leprosy, splint, tube, ulcer healing Links Book Title Database Embase; MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Theuvenet,W. J., Ruchal,S. P., Soares,D. J., Roche,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Integrating the Lactational Amenorrhea Method into a family planning program in Ecuador	1994	Institute for Applied Social and Policy Research, Claremont Graduate School, CA 91711-4168.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Studies in family planning Periodical, Abbrev. Stud.Fam.Plann. Pub Date Free Form May-Jun Volume 25 Issue 3 Start Page 162 Other Pages 175 Notes LR: 20061115; JID: 7810364; OID: PIP: 096936; OID: POP: 00231326; OTO: PIP; GN: PIP: TJ: STUDIES IN FAMILY PLANNING.; ppublish Place of Publication UNITED STATES ISSN/ISBN 0039-3665; 0039-3665 Accession Number PMID: 7940621 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; IM; J DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 7940621 Abstract This paper reports the results of a 12-month implementation study documenting the process of integrating the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) into a multiple-method family planning service-delivery organization, the Centro Medico de Orientacion y Planificacion Familiar (CEMOPLAF), in Ecuador. LAM was introduced as a family planning option in four CEMOPLAF clinics. LAM was accepted by 133 breastfeeding women during the program's first five months, representing about one-third of postpartum clients. Seventy-three percent of LAM acceptors were new to any family planning method. Follow-up interviews with a systematic sample of 67 LAM users revealed that the method was generally used correctly. Three pregnancies were reported, none by women who were following LAM as recommended. Service providers' knowledge of LAM resulted in earlier IUD insertions among breastfeeding women. Relationships with other maternal and child health organizations and programs were also established.; PIP: The aim of this inquiry was to describe the planning and process of integration of the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM), as a viable contraceptive option, into an existing family planning service network. LAM was introduced as a demonstration project in 1991 in 4 out of 20 available clinics nationwide operated by the private, nonprofit Centro Medico de Orientacio y Planificacion. Study sites included Quito in an urban mountainous area, Latacunga in a mixed urban/rural mountainous area, Cajabamba in an isolated area with indigenous populations, and Santo Domingo in a mixed urban/rural coastal area. A needs assessment of clients, staff, and organizational information system factors was conducted 4 months prior to introducing LAM into the pilot clinics. Organizational materials were prepared for clients, and a staff training program was implemented. Baseline information was obtained from 58 clients and 24 staff on the prevailing knowledge, attitudes, and practices of breast feeding and contraception. The educational materials included a wall chart on breast feeding promotion, a wall poster on contraception including LAM, a 12 page booklet for LAM clients, and a desk-size flip chart for one-to-one instruction. Record keeping was improved. LAM was introduced to all mothers with infants 6 months old, who were fully or nearly fully breast feeding and were amenorrheic, and identified by intake staff. Follow-up was after 3 months, unless there was a change in desires or a change in the LAM requirements. After 6 months of implementation, a qualitative evaluation was made. 50% of acceptors were interviewed (67, of which 23 were still using LAM). The results showed that 73% used LAM as their first ever contraceptive method. Compliance with follow-up and LAM instructions varied with each clinic. 87% of users and 67% of Quechua users expressed satisfaction with LAM. A number of observations were made about clinic operations. A refined training model was developed, and there was consensus that the 12-page booklet was the most useful. A well child program was integrated into the LAM program. A surprise finding was the low use among rural traditional ethnic groups. LAM is being included in outreach efforts and the expertise passed along to other health programs. The Pearl pregnancy index was 6.8%, which was comparable to other temporary methods in Andean countries. Descriptors Adult, Amenorrhea/etiology, Birth Intervals, Clinical Protocols, Decision Trees, Ecuador, Family Planning Services/organization & administration, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Lactation, Postpartum Period, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Americas, Developing Countries, Family Planning, Family Planning Program Evaluation, Family Planning Programs, Family Planning, Behavioral Methods, Latin America, Natural Family Planning, Organization And Administration, Postpartum Amenorrhea, Pre-post Tests, Program Activities, Program Design, Programs, Puerperium, Reproduction, Service Statistics, South America Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Wade,K. B., Sevilla,F., Labbok,M. H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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