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Study of biofilm in bacteria from water pipelines	2015	Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, AIIMS , Bhubaneswar S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India .; Undergraduate Student, S.C.B. Medical College , Cuttack, Odisha, India .; Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, S.C.B. Medica	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR Periodical, Abbrev. J.Clin.Diagn.Res. Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 9 Issue 3 Start Page DC09 Other Pages 11 Notes LR: 20150510; JID: 101488993; OID: NLM: PMC4413065; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/12/04 [received]; 2015/02/12 [accepted]; 2015/03/01 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication India ISSN/ISBN 2249-782X; 0973-709X Accession Number PMID: 25954617 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2015/12415.5715 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25954617 Abstract CONTEXT: A biofilm is a layer of microorganisms contained in a matrix (slime layer), which forms on surfaces in contact with water. Their presence in drinking water pipe networks can be responsible for a wide range of water quality and operational problems. AIM: To identify the bacterial isolates, obtained from water pipelines of kitchens, to evaluate the water quality & to study the biofilm producing capacity of the bacterial isolates from various sources. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: A prospective study using water samples from aqua guard & pipelines to kitchens of S.C.B Medical College hostels. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Standard biochemical procedures for bacterial identification, multiple tube culture & MPN count to evaluate water quality & tissue culture plate (TCP) method for biofilm detection was followed. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: STATA software version 9.2 from STATA Corporation, College station road, 90 Houston, Texas was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: One hundred eighty seven isolates were obtained from 45 water samples cultured. The isolates were Acinetobacter spp. (44), Pseudomonas spp.(41), Klebsiella spp.(36) & others . Biofilm was detected in (37) 19.78 % of the isolates (95% CI 30.08% -43.92%) including Acinetobacter spp.-10, Klebsiella spp. - 9, Pseudomonas spp. - 9, & others, majority (34) of which were from kitchen pipelines. CONCLUSION: Water from pipeline sources was unsatisfactory for consumption as the MPN counts were > 10. Most of the biofilm producers were gram negative bacilli & Pseudomonas & Acinetobacter spp. were strong (4+) biofilm producers. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Mahapatra,A., Padhi,N., Mahapatra,D., Bhatt,M., Sahoo,D., Jena,S., Dash,D., Chayani,N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150301 PMCID PMC4413065 Editors
The Prevalence of at Least One-Time Substance Abuse among Kerman Pre-university Male Students	2010	Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Neuroscience Research Center, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.; General Practitioner, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.; Associate Professor, Departm	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addiction & health Periodical, Abbrev. Addict.Health. Pub Date Free Form Summer-Autumn Volume 2 Issue 4-Mar Start Page 103 Other Pages 110 Notes LR: 20140305; JID: 101582275; OID: NLM: PMC3905513; OTO: NOTNLM; 2010/01/08 [received]; 2011/04/19 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Iran ISSN/ISBN 2008-4633; 2008-4633 Accession Number PMID: 24494108 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24494108 Abstract BACKGROUND: Substance abuse is one of the main health problems in Iran andawareness about its spread and procedure of spread in the society,particularly the susceptible society of students, is very important withregard to the population pyramid of Iran. METHODS: This study was performed by cross-sectional method. The sampling sizewas 610 male students in pre-university grade by a probabilistic clustersampling. Our research instrument was the WHO questionnaire. FINDINGS: The experience of smoking cigarettes was seen in 34.6% of thestudents, 51.5% used hookah, 37.7% drank alcohol, 40.7% used nonprescribedtranquilizers, 10.2% used high-dosage painkillers, 6.6% usedecstasy, 6.7% hashish, 4.9% heroin, 8.7% opium and 9.7% used Pam orchewable tobacco. The first age of experiencing smoking cigarette was 14.0, hookah 13.9,alcohol 14.6, tranquilizers 13.1, high-dosage painkillers 15.3, ecstasy17.0, hashish 16.7, heroin 16.7, opium 16.7 and using chewable tobacco15.3 years. The improper use of ecstasy pills, opium, heroin andchewable tobacco was more in governmental schools compared withnon-profit school centers. There was a relationship between the low educational level of the fatherand consuming alcohol, strong intoxicants, heroin, opium, pam andexcessive use of cigarettes. On the other hand, there was a relationship between the low educationallevel of the mother with using cigarettes, hookah, alcohol, tranquilizers,strong painkillers, ecstasy, heroin, opium, pam and excessive usage of cigarettes. CONCLUSION: According to this study, in spite of the fact that drug abuse is at awarning rate, the tendency toward hookah, tranquilizers and alcohol is noticeable. Descriptors Iran, Kerman, Sbstance abuse, Students Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ziaaddini,H., Sharifi,A., Nakhaee,N., Ziaaddini,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC3905513 Editors
Shear Bond Strength of an Etch-and-rinse Adhesive to Er:YAG Laser- and/or Phosphoric Acid-treated Dentin	2013	Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects Periodical, Abbrev. J.Dent.Res.Dent.Clin.Dent.Prospects Pub Date Free Form Volume 7 Issue 2 Start Page 67 Other Pages 73 Notes LR: 20130724; JID: 101576035; OID: NLM: PMC3713863; OTO: NOTNLM; 2012/09/04 [received]; 2013/02/24 [accepted]; 2013/05/30 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication Iran ISSN/ISBN 2008-210X; 2008-210X Accession Number PMID: 23875083 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.5681/joddd.2013.012 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23875083 Abstract Background and aims. Er:YAG laser irradiation has been claimed to improve the adhesive properties of dentin; therefore, it has been proposed as an alternative to acid etching. The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the shear bond strength of an etch-and-rinse adhesive system to dentin surfaces following Er:YAG laser and/or phosphoric acid etching. Materials and methods. The roots of 75 sound maxillary premolars were sectioned below the CEJ and the crowns were embedded in auto-polymerizing acrylic resin with the buccal surfaces facing up. The buccal surfaces were ground using a diamond bur and polished until the dentin was exposed; the samples were randomly divided into five groups (n=15) according to the surface treatment: (1) acid etching; (2) laser etching; (3) laser etching followed by acid etching; (4) acid etching followed by laser etching and (5) no acid etching and no laser etching (control group). Composite resin rods (Point 4, Kerr Co) were bonded to treated dentin surfaces with an etch-and-rise adhesive system (Optibond FL, Kerr Co) and light-cured.After storage for two weeks at 37 degrees C and 100% humidity and then thermocycling, bond strength was measured with a Zwick Universal Testing Machine at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. Data was analyzed using parametric and non-parametric tests (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Davari,A., Sadeghi,M., Bakhshi,H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130530 PMCID PMC3713863 Editors
Ebola viral hemorrhagic disease outbreak in West Africa- lessons from Uganda	2014	Associate Professor, School of Public Health- Makerere University &, Commissioner Health Services, Ministry of Health, Box 7272, Kampala, Uganda.; Senior Epidemiologist, Epidemiology and Surveillance Division, Ministry of Health, Box 7272, Kampala, Uganda	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full African health sciences Periodical, Abbrev. Afr.Health.Sci. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 14 Issue 3 Start Page 495 Other Pages 501 Notes LR: 20151029; JID: 101149451; CIN: Afr Health Sci. 2014 Dec;14(4):1085. PMID: 25834522; OID: NLM: PMC4209631; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish Place of Publication Uganda ISSN/ISBN 1729-0503; 1680-6905 Accession Number PMID: 25352864 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.4314/ahs.v14i3.1 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25352864 Abstract BACKGROUND: There has been a rapid spread of Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic disease in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone since March 2014. Since this is the first time of a major Ebola outbreak in West Africa; it is possible there is lack of understanding of the epidemic in the communities, lack of experience among the health workers to manage the cases and limited capacities for rapid response. The main objective of this article is to share Uganda's experience in controlling similar Ebola outbreaks and to suggest some lessons that could inform the control of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. METHODS: The article is based on published papers, reports of previous Ebola outbreaks, response plans and experiences of individuals who have participated in the control of Ebola epidemics in Uganda. Lessons learnt: The success in the control of Ebola epidemics in Uganda has been due to high political support, effective coordination through national and district task forces. In addition there has been active surveillance, strong community mobilization using village health teams and other community resources persons, an efficient laboratory system that has capacity to provide timely results. These have coupled with effective case management and infection control and the involvement of development partners who commit resources with shared responsibility. CONCLUSION: Several factors have contributed to the successful quick containment of Ebola outbreaks in Uganda. West African countries experiencing Ebola outbreaks could draw some lessons from the Uganda experience and adapt them to contain the Ebola epidemic. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Mbonye,A.K., Wamala,J.F., Nanyunja,M., Opio,A., Makumbi,I., Aceng,J.R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4209631 Editors
Is self interdental cleaning associated with dental plaque levels, dental calculus, gingivitis and periodontal disease?	2012	Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, School of Dentistry, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. leonard.crocombe@adelaide.edu.au	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of periodontal research Periodical, Abbrev. J.Periodontal.Res. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 47 Issue 2 Start Page 188 Other Pages 197 Notes CI: (c) 2011; JID: 0055107; 0 (Chewing Gum); 0 (Mouthwashes); 2011/09/28 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Denmark ISSN/ISBN 1600-0765; 0022-3484 Accession Number PMID: 21954940 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; D; IM DOI 10.1111/j.1600-0765.2011.01420.x [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21954940 Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To ascertain whether interdental cleaning behaviours of Australian adults were associated with lower levels of plaque, gingivitis and periodontal disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data were obtained from the National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-06. Outcome variables were three indicators of oral hygiene outcomes (the presence or not of dental plaque, dental calculus and gingivitis) and two of periodontal disease (the presence or not of at least one tooth with a periodontal pocket or clinical attachment loss of >/= 4 mm). The independent variable was classified into the following three groups: regularly clean interproximally 'at least daily' (daily+); 'less than daily' ( Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher John Wiley & Sons A/S Data Source Authors Crocombe,L.A., Brennan,D.S., Slade,G.D., Loc,D.O. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110928 PMCID Editors
Effects of full-mouth scaling on the periodontal health of Indigenous Australians: a randomized controlled trial	2013	Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of clinical periodontology Periodical, Abbrev. J.Clin.Periodontol. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 40 Issue 11 Start Page 1016 Other Pages 1024 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: (c) 2013; JID: 0425123; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/08/03 [accepted]; 2013/09/01 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1600-051X; 0303-6979 Accession Number PMID: 23992525 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; D; IM DOI 10.1111/jcpe.12152 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23992525 Abstract BACKGROUND: Simplified periodontal therapy might be a pragmatic strategy for public health programmes targeting Indigenous Australian adults. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate oral health effects of single-visit, non-surgical periodontal therapy compared to no treatment. METHODS: This parallel-group, randomized, open label clinical trial enrolled 273 Indigenous Australians aged >/=18 years with periodontitis. Intervention participants received full-mouth periodontal scaling and root planing during a single visit while the control group received no treatment. Endpoints were summary variables derived from clinical assessments of probing depth, clinical attachment loss, plaque, calculus and gingival bleeding before treatment and 3 months later. RESULTS: Endpoints could be calculated for 169 participants with follow-up data. Compared to the control group, there were statistically significant reductions in extent of shallow pockets: PD >/=4 mm (mean difference -2.86, [95% CI -5.01 to -0.71], p = 0.009) and gingival bleeding (mean difference -0.25, [95% CI -0.43 to -0.08], p = 0.005) but not deeper pockets PD >/=5 mm (mean difference -0.48, [95% CI -1.78 to 0.82], p = 0.468) or plaque scores. CONCLUSIONS: Periodontal therapy produced improvements in shallow periodontal pockets and measures of gingival bleeding in these Indigenous Australians. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd Data Source Authors Kapellas,K., Do,L.G., Bartold,P.M., Skilton,M.R., Maple-Brown,L.J., O'Dea,K., Brown,A., Celermajer,D.S., Slade,G.D., Jamieson,L.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130901 PMCID Editors
Nicotine and carcinogen exposure after water pipe smoking in hookah bars	2014	Authors' Affiliations: Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education, University of California, San Francisco; Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Medical Service, San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center; Departments	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology Periodical, Abbrev. Cancer Epidemiol.Biomarkers Prev. Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 23 Issue 6 Start Page 1055 Other Pages 1066 Notes LR: 20160331; CI: (c)2014; GR: DA012393/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: P30 DA012393/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R25 CA113710/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R25 CA113710/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: RR026437/RR/NCRR NIH HHS/United States Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1538-7755; 1055-9965 Accession Number PMID: 24836469 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-13-0939 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24836469 Abstract BACKGROUND: Water pipe tobacco smoking is spreading globally and is increasingly becoming popular in the United States, particularly among young people. Although many perceive water pipe smoking to be relatively safe, clinical experimental studies indicate significant exposures to tobacco smoke carcinogens following water pipe use. We investigated biomarkers of nicotine intake and carcinogen exposure from water pipe smoking in the naturalistic setting of hookah bars. METHODS: Fifty-five experienced water pipe users were studied before and after smoking water pipe in their customary way in a hookah bar. Urine samples were analyzed for nicotine, cotinine, the tobacco-specific nitrosamine, 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol (NNAL), and mercapturic acid metabolites of volatile organic compounds (VOC). RESULTS: We found an average 73-fold increase in nicotine, 4-fold increase in cotinine, 2-fold increase in NNAL, and 14% to 91% increase in VOC mercapturic acid metabolites immediately following water pipe smoking. We saw moderate to high correlations between changes in tobacco-specific biomarkers (nicotine, cotinine, and NNAL) and several mercapturic acid metabolites of VOCs. CONCLUSION: Water pipe smoking in a hookah bar is associated with significant nicotine intake and carcinogen exposure. IMPACT: Given the significant intake of nicotine and carcinogens, chronic water pipe use could place users at increased risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev; 23(6); 1055-66. (c)2014 AACR. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher American Association for Cancer Research Data Source Authors St Helen,G., Benowitz,N.L., Dains,K.M., Havel,C., Peng,M., Jacob,P.,3rd Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140516 PMCID PMC4047652 Editors
Water-pipe smoking effects on pulmonary permeability using technetium-99m DTPA inhalation scintigraphy	2004	Aydin, A., Dokuz Eylul Univ. School of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, 35340 Inciralti/Izumir, Turkey	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Annals of Nuclear Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Ann.Nucl.Med. Pub Date Free Form / Volume 18 Issue 4 Start Page 285 Other Pages 289 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0914-7187 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Objective: Although extensive work has been done on cigarette smoking and its effects on pulmonary function, there are limited number of studies on water-pipe smoking. The effects of water-pipe smoking on health are not widely investigated. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of water-pipe smoking on pulmonary permeability. Methods: Technetium-99m DTPA inhalation scintigraphy was performed on 14 water-pipe smoker volunteers (all men, mean age 53.7 Â± 9.8) and 11 passive smoker volunteers (1 woman, 10 men, mean age 43.8 Â± 12). Clearance half-time (T 1/2) was calculated by placing a monoexponential fit on the time activity curves. Penetration index (PI) of the radioaerosol was also calculated. Results: PI was 0.58 Â± 0.14 and 0.50 Â± 0.12 for water-pipe smokers (WPS) and passive smokers (PS) respectively. T 1/2 of peripheral lung was 57.3 Â± 12.7 and 64.6 Â± 13.2 min, central airways was 55.8 Â± 23.5 and 80.1 Â± 35.2 min for WPS and PS, respectively (p â‰¤ 0.05). FEV1/FVC% was 82.1 Â± 8.5 (%) and 87.7 Â± 6.5 (%) for WPS and PS, respectively (0.025 < p â‰¤ 0.05). Conclusions: We suggest that water-pipe smoking effects pulmonary epithelial permeability more than passive smoking. Increased central mucociliary clearance in water-pipe smoking may be due to preserved humidity of the airway tracts. Descriptors pentetate technetium tc 99m, adult, aerosol, article, calculation, smoking, controlled study, drug clearance, female, human, human experiment, humidity, inhalation scintigraphy, lung function, male, mucociliary clearance, normal human, passive smoking, permeability, priority journal, respiratory system, scintigraphy Links Book Title Database Embase; MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Aydin,A., Kiter,G., Durak,H., Ucan,E. S., Kaya,G. C., Ceylan,E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Low frequency of infertility among workers in a borate processing facility	2003	Åžayli, B.S., Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Biological trace element research Periodical, Abbrev. Biol.Trace Elem.Res. Pub Date Free Form / Volume 93 Issue 3-Jan Start Page 19 Other Pages 29 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0163-4984 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract In order to rule out the possibility of omitting some individuals in the study at field visits described in previous articles, either because of the reluctance of the subject or because of his appointment elsewhere, fertility and infertility states of borate workers of the Borax and Acid Plants in Bandirma, Balikesir are given. Balikesir is one of the four provinces with large borate deposits of Turkey, and Bandirma is 1 of its 19 districts. This county is relatively far away from borate deposits, and drinking water piped out through the springs has a boron amount between 0.10 and 0.82 ppm B. That the participants are occupationally exposed to the mineral in essence is therefore conceivable. At the first phase of the investigation, 191 workers were interviewed, as detailed previously. Among these, there were six infertiles of the primary type with a rate 3.1%. Boron-unrelated infertile couples among sibs were found to be 2.6-3.6%, and 3.2% for three-generation marriages - none being higher than those revealed in different sets of controls. In the second stage of work, computerized files of all workers of the facility and all employees of the general management sharing the same location were checked without an interview. Twenty-four subjects (3.4%) out of 712 workers were childless versus 2.7% among 108 employees, and 2.2% among 91 workers of a distantly located sulfuric acid plant of the same complex. The differences were not significant, and these recent findings support the conclusion already reached almost unambiguously that boron exposure at the present levels does not interfere with human reproduction. Descriptors boric acid, sulfuric acid, air pollutant, article, drug effect, female, fertility, human, infertility, interview, male, occupational exposure, reproduction, Turkey (republic), water supply Links Book Title Database Embase; MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Åžayli,B. S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Rehabilitation methods: A national overview; LES METHODES DE REMISE EN ETAT DES CONDUITES EN ITALIE	1990	Azienda Acquedotto Minicipale di Torino, Corso XI Febbraio n. 14, I-10152 Torino	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Water Supply Periodical, Abbrev. Water Supply Pub Date Free Form 1990/ Volume 8 Issue 2-Jan Start Page 203 Other Pages 211 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0735-1917 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract The methods for water pipe renewal are not widely used in Italy. In the field of water distribution networks, experiments have been confined, for the moment, to some remarkable applications made by Azienda Acquedotto Municipale (Municipal Water Utility) of Turin and refer to the following: -descaling and cleaning by the canal-jet method; - inside sealing of joints by epoxy resins; - lining old asbestos cement pipes, no longer valid, with pipes in a variety of materials; - in-situ coating of old asbestos cement and grey pig iron pipes by a flexible sheath of resin-impregnated, synthetic-fiber woven material. The main data referring to the said corrective actions are supplied, together with costs and evaluations apt to provide a general comparison between the various methods. Most favourable conclusions can be drawn on the methods tested, from the results discussed. Indeed, it is felt that such methods can be the correct approach to solve specific problems, while permitting sizeable savings as compared to outright replacement of pipes. Descriptors conference paper, Italy, management, pipeline, water supply Links Book Title Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Merlo,G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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