The effects of Stanozolol and high protein diet on Colon Anastomosis

Background: Anastomotic leakage after colonic resection and anastomosis are serious complications with high morbidity and mortality. Collagen synthesis is an essential feature of anastomotic healing. Objective: Our study aimed to investigate individual and combined effects of high protein diet and Stanozolol on the intestinal anastomosis in rats. Methods: Total of 48 Wistar-albino rats were divided into four groups. Group C: Control group; Group P: high protein diet (4mg/day) administered by gavage; Group A: group to which stanozolol was administered intramuscularly (i.m) (2mg/kg/day); Group A+P: group to which both stanozolol (2mg/kg/day) i.m and high protein diet (4mg/day by gavage) was administered. In each group, half of the animals underwent surgery on the 3rd postoperative (PO) day and the other half on the 7th PO day for analysis procedures. Bursting pressures of each anastomotic segment, tissue hydroxyproline levels, and histologic tissue repair process were evaluated. Results: On 7th PO day, group A+P had statistically and significantly higher bursting pressures than the control group. Hydroxyproline levels at the anastomotic segment on both 3rd and 7th PO days were also significantly higher in group A+P. Conclusion: A high protein diet and stanozolol do not significantly impact the anastomotic healing when used separately. We concluded that high protein diet and Stanozolol can be used after colorectal surgery in humans but requires further research

Differential Quadrature Solution for One-Dimensional Aquifer Flow

Differential Quadrature Method (DQM) has been applied to the solution of aquifer flow problems. Three examples from of each of the three one-dimensional aquifer flow equation problems, a confined aquifer flow with time dependent boundary conditions, a composite confined aquifer and an unconfined aquifer with seepage, were examined. The results of DQM solution were then compared with the results obtained from analytical solution, the Explicit Finite Differences Method and Implicit Finite Differences Method. Based on the comparison results, it was concluded that the DQM provides similar results but with relatively faster calculation speed, less nodes and memory usage

Explosive strength training improves speed and agility in wheelchair basketball athletes

INTRODUCTION: Wheelchair basketball is a paralympic sport characterized by intermittent high-intensity activities that require explosive strength and speed.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of explosive strength training on speed and agility performance in wheelchair basketball players.METHODS: Ten male wheelchair basketball players (Mage=31±4 yrs) were divided into two groups [i.e. explosive strength training (ES); control (CN)] based on International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) classification scores. The ES group underwent 6-weeks of training, twice weekly, at 50% 1RM, 10-12 repetitions and 3-4 sets in addition to routine training. Effects of training were measured by the 20 m sprint test and Illinois agility test.RESULTS: The ES group, showed significantly higher increases in speed and agility performance (p ≤ .05).CONCLUSION: A short-duration (i.e. 6-week) explosive strength training programme in wheelchair basketball athletes results in significant improvements in sprint and agility performance

Establishment of interdisciplinary child protection teams in Turkey 2002-2006: Identifying the strongest link can make a difference!

WOS: 000265321200007PubMed ID: 19328549Objectives: The University of Iowa Child Protection Program collaborated with Turkish professionals to develop a training program on child abuse and neglect during 2002-2006 with the goals of increasing professional awareness and number of multidisciplinary teams (MDT), regional collaborations, and assessed cases. This paper summarizes the 5-year outcome. Methods: A team of instructors evaluated needs and held training activities in Turkey annually, and provided consultation when needed. Descriptive analysis was done via Excel and SPSS software. Results: Eighteen training activities were held with 3,570 attendees. Over the study period, the number of MDTs increased from 4 to 14. The MDTs got involved in organizing training activities in their institutions and communities. The number of medical curriculum lectures taught by MDTs to medical students/residents, conferences organized by the MDTs, and lectures to non-medical professional audiences increased significantly (R-2 = 91.4%, 83.8%, and 69.2%, respectively). The number of abuse cases assessed by the MDTs increased by five times compared to pre-training period. Conclusions: A culturally competent training program had a positive impact on professional attitudes and behaviors toward recognition and management of child abuse and neglect in Turkey. The need to partner with policy makers to revise current law in favor of a greater human services orientation became clear. Practice implications: Pioneers in developing countries may benefit from collaborating with culturally competent instructors from countries with more developed child protection systems to develop training programs so that professional development can improve recognition and management of child abuse and neglect. Published by Elsevier Ltd