CD8+ T-cells count in acute myocardial infarction in HIV diseases in a predominantly male cohort

Human Immunodeficiency Virus- (HIV-) infected persons have a higher risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) than HIV-uninfected persons. Earlier studies suggest that HIV viral load, CD4+ T-cell count, and antiretroviral therapy are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Whether CD8+ T-cell count is associated with CVD risk is not clear. We investigated the association between CD8+ T-cell count and incident AMI in a cohort of 73,398 people (of which 97.3% were men) enrolled in the U.S. Veterans Aging Cohort Study-Virtual Cohort (VACS-VC). Compared to uninfected people, HIV-infected people with high baseline CD8+ T-cell counts (\u3e1065 cells/mm3) had increased AMI risk (adjusted , 95% CI: 1.46 to 2.28). There was evidence that the effect of CD8+ T-cell tertiles on AMI risk differed by CD4+ T-cell level: compared to uninfected people, HIV-infected people with CD4+ T-cell counts ≥200 cells/mm3 had increased AMI risk with high CD8+ T-cell count, while those with CD4+ T-cell counts \u3c200 cells/mm3 had increased AMI risk with low CD8+ T-cell count. CD8+ T-cell counts may add additional AMI risk stratification information beyond that provided by CD4+ T-cell counts alone

QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF WATER SUPPLY IN MURTALA MUHAMMED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, LAGOS, NIGERIA

This research assessed the quality of water and by implication the functionality of the treatment plant units in Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Nigeria. Raw water samples were collected at eight different points from the plant to the end users for three consecutive months. Physico-chemical properties of collected samples were analysed using standard methods and compared with the World Health Organization (WHO) standard. The values of properties obtained for plant raw and treated water ranged from .19 - 7.4, 24.60 - 26.00oC, 3.79- 0.00 NTU, 33.30-16.70Hazen,0.17 -0.00mg/l and 36.7 -44.30 ppm, for pH, temperature, turbidity, hazencolour, iron content, total dissolved solid respectively. While the values obtained for total hardness, calcium hardness, magnesium hardness, residue chlorine, odour, electrical conductivity, nitrate, BOD and  Dissolved Oxygen, were 7.3 -5.7mg/l,3.7 -3.00 mg/l3.7-2.7mg/l,0.00 -0.00mg/l,46– 72µs/c, 0.59 - 0.56 mg/l,  3.23 - 4.17mg/l and 2.66 - 2.75 mg/l respectively. The values of parameters for the treated water were in all cases always better than those obtained for the raw water. All the physico-chemical properties obtained for the treatment line were within WHO standard except for raw water pH whose value was lower than the recommended WHO value. This observation showed that the treatment units improved the quality of the treated water and it is safe to use as potable water

CD8+ T-cells count in acute myocardial infarction in HIV disease in a predominantly male cohort.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus- (HIV-) infected persons have a higher risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) than HIV-uninfected persons. Earlier studies suggest that HIV viral load, CD4+ T-cell count, and antiretroviral therapy are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Whether CD8+ T-cell count is associated with CVD risk is not clear. We investigated the association between CD8+ T-cell count and incident AMI in a cohort of 73,398 people (of which 97.3% were men) enrolled in the U.S. Veterans Aging Cohort Study-Virtual Cohort (VACS-VC). Compared to uninfected people, HIV-infected people with high baseline CD8+ T-cell counts (\u3e1065 cells/mm3) had increased AMI risk (adjusted HR=1.82,

CD8 + T-Cells Count in Acute Myocardial Infarction in HIV Disease in a Predominantly Male Cohort

Human Immunodeficiency Virus-(HIV-) infected persons have a higher risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) than HIVuninfected persons. Earlier studies suggest that HIV viral load, CD4 + T-cell count, and antiretroviral therapy are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Whether CD8 + T-cell count is associated with CVD risk is not clear. We investigated the association between CD8 + T-cell count and incident AMI in a cohort of 73,398 people (of which 97.3% were men) enrolled in the U.S. Veterans Aging Cohort Study-Virtual Cohort (VACS-VC). Compared to uninfected people, HIV-infected people with high baseline CD8 + T-cell counts (>1065 cells/mm 3 ) had increased AMI risk (adjusted HR = 1.82, < 0.001, 95% CI: 1.46 to 2.28). There was evidence that the effect of CD8 + T-cell tertiles on AMI risk differed by CD4 + T-cell level: compared to uninfected people, HIVinfected people with CD4 + T-cell counts ≥200 cells/mm 3 had increased AMI risk with high CD8 + T-cell count, while those with CD4 + T-cell counts <200 cells/mm 3 had increased AMI risk with low CD8 + T-cell count. CD8 + T-cell counts may add additional AMI risk stratification information beyond that provided by CD4 + T-cell counts alone

Action to protect the independence and integrity of global health research

Storeng KT, Abimbola S, Balabanova D, et al. Action to protect the independence and integrity of global health research. BMJ GLOBAL HEALTH. 2019;4(3): e001746

Efficacy of Quasi Agro Binding Fibre on the Hybrid Composite Used in Advance Application

The choice for natural fibre obtained from agricultural products is on the rise due to its solution to eco-friendly, environmental and improved mechanical properties concerns. Its abundant availability, low cost, emission reduction and adaptability to base material for composite make it a prime material for selection. This review explores diverse perspectives to the future trend of agro fibre in terms of the thermo-mechanical properties as it applies to advanced application in building structures. It is important to investigate the ecofriendliness of the products of composites from fibres in agricultural wastes so as to achieve a green and sustainable environment. This will come to fore by the combined efforts of both researchers and feedback from building stakeholders

Reduction of Colour from Indigo Dye-Rich Wastewater by Electro-Coagulation using Iron (Fe) and Aluminum (Al) Electrodes

Indigo dyes are important substances in the Adire Textile industry which are not environmentally friendly because they produce colored effluent. This study evaluated the performance of a batch-scale electro-coagulation (EC) technique for Indigo dye-rich wastewater treatment. A pilot-scale EC unit using Iron (Fe) and Aluminum (Al) electrodes, having a mono-polar parallel arrangement with a constant inter-electrode distance of 10 mm was developed. The Fe anode and Al cathode had effective areas of 16.50 and 22.75 cm2 respectively. The impact of pH, Sodium Chloride (NaCl), and electrolysis time on EC performance was assessed by calculating the color reduction. A three-factor three-level Box Benkhen Design with three center points was used to generate fifteen experimental runs using NaCl, pH, and electrolysis time as independent variables and color removal efficiency as the response variable. A regression analysis was performed after the results of the experimental data were fitted to a full quadratic model resulting in the generation of regression coefficients. The model was inversely transformed and modified to make it significant. The results show that the optimum pH and NaCl concentration were 3 and 4 g/l respectively with electrolysis time of 35 minutes. Under these optimum conditions, the percentage of colour removal was 32.78% with a predicted value of 80%. An R2 value of 83.45% was obtained and ANOVA verified that the accuracy of the proposed polynomial model is acceptable. Therefore, it is noteworthy that an EC technique could be used in reducing color from Indigo Dye-rich wastewater in textile industry

Datasets on demographic trends in enrollment into undergraduate engineering programs at Covenant University, Nigeria

In this data article, we present and analyze the demographic data of undergraduates admitted into engineering programs at Covenant University, Nigeria. The population distribution of 2649 candidates admitted into Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering programs between 2002 and 2009 are analyzed by gender, age, and state of origin. The data provided in this data article were retrieved from the student bio-data submitted to the Department of Admissions and Student Records (DASR) and Center for Systems and Information Services (CSIS) by the candidates during the application process into the various engineering undergraduate programs. These vital information is made publicly available, after proper data anonymization, to facilitate empirical research in the emerging field of demographics analytics in higher education. A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file is attached to this data article and the data is thoroughly described for easy reuse. Descriptive statistics and frequency distributions of the demographic data are presented in tables, plots, graphs, and charts. Unrestricted access to these demographic data will facilitate reliable and evidence-based research findings for sustainable education in developing countries. © 2018 The Author