Lama Waktu Perendaman Benih Menggunakan Asam Sulfat (H2so4) Terhadap Daya Kecambah Dan Pertumbuhan Semai Saga (Adenanthera Pavonina L.)

Diversityof tree speciescan be foundin the forest. One of diversity of tree species is Adenanthera pavonina L. Adenanthera pavonina L. used tree parts such as seed, leaves andwood. One of the seed used forcultivation. Germination of Adenanthera pavonina L. still thereobstacles which Adenanthera pavonina L. Seed has dormanty time. Skerification can be used by Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4). This research aims to find out seed immersion effect used H2SO4 and knowing better seed immersion time of germination Adenanthera pavonina L. This research compiled in Completely Randomize Design (CRD) with3treatments and 3 replications. The treatment inthis study wasa longtimeimmersionfor 10 minutes, 20minutes and30minutes. Datawere analyzedbyanalysis of varianceusingPortableSAS.9.1.3. Subsequentlyfollowed bymultiplerange testDNMRTlevel of 5%. Research resultsobtainedisa longtimeimmersioneffect onseed germinationsaga. The length of timeit is best toseedimmersionfor 30minuteswith germinationof48.66%, germinationpercentage ofthe seeds of 32,66%andthe seedsgerminateaverageof 6.75days

Bone health in women with a history of gestational diabetes or obesity

Introduction Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of bone fractures. However, bone health of women with a history of gestational diabetes (GDM) has received little attention. This cross-sectional study compares bone health between premenopausal women with and without a history of GDM, and examines factors associated with bone health in women with a history of GDM or obesity. Material and methods We measured areal bone mineral density for total hip, lumbar spine and whole body, and total body fat percentage (fat%) with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in 224 women. In addition, we measured bone characteristics of radius and tibia with peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Results When compared with women without a history of GDM (mean age 39 years [SD 5], body mass index [BMI] 35 kg/m(2) [SD 6], fat% 48 [SD 7]), women with a history of GDM (age 41 years [SD 4], BMI 31 kg/m(2) [SD 7], fat% 43 [SD 10]) had lower hip and whole body bone mineral densities, and inferior tibia outcomes. However, the differences in bone characteristics disappeared after controlling for age, height, BMI and fat%. After controlling for age, height, BMI and smoking, physical activity and healthier diet were positively associated with bone outcomes, whereas fat%, HbA(1c) and screen time were negatively associated with bone outcomes. Particularly, fat% showed independent negative associations with whole body bone mineral density and several tibia and radius characteristics. Conclusions Fat% is associated with adverse bone health, independently of BMI, in women with a history of GDM or obesity. Promoting healthy lifestyle and reducing fat% in high-risk women could improve bone health and prevent future fractures.Peer reviewe

Repair of Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Mycotic Aneurysms and Infected Aortic Grafts Using Allograft

Background Mycotic aneurysm of the thoracic or thoracoabdominal aorta and infection of thoracic or thoracoabdominal aortic grafts are challenging problems with high mortality. In-situ reconstruction with cryopreserved allograft(CPA) avoids placement of prosthetic material in an infected field and avoids suppressive antibiotics or autologous tissue coverage. Methods Fifty consecutive patients with infection of a thoracic or thoracoabdominal aortic graft or mycotic aneurysm underwent resection and replacement with CPA from 2006 to 2016. Intravenous antibiotics were continued postoperatively for 6 weeks. Long-term suppressive antibiotics were uncommonly used (8 patients). Follow up imaging occurred at 6, 18 and 42 months postoperatively. Initial follow up was 93% complete. Results Males comprised 64% of the cohort. The mean age was 63±14 years. The procedures performed included reoperations in 37, replacement of the aortic root, ascending aorta or transverse arch in 19, replacement of the descending or thoracoabdominal aorta in 27 and extensive replacement of the ascending, arch and descending or thoracoabdominal aorta in 4. Intraoperative cultures revealed most commonly staphylococcus 24%), enterococcus (12%), candida (6%) and gram negative rods (14%). Operative mortality was 8%, stroke 4%, paralysis 2%, hemodialysis 6%, and respiratory failure requiring tracheostomy 6%. Early reoperation for pseudoaneurysm of the CPA was necessary in 4 patients. One, two and five year survival was 84%, 76% and 64%, respectively. Conclusions Radical resection and in-situ reconstruction with CPA avoids placing prosthetic material in an infected field and provides good early and mid-term outcomes. However, early postoperative imaging is necessary given the risk of pseudoaneurysm formation

Development of a framework for radiographer online clinical education (FORCE): the specifc strand of nuclear medicine within this european project

The overall aim of the FORCE project is to develop virtual web-based learning resources where Radiography undergraduates can engage in interactive, problem-based development of radiographic knowledge, ability and professional awareness. This European-funded project is internally divided in three diferent strands (Radiology Diagnostic Imaging, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine). The aim of this presentation is to present the global project, mainly focusing developments, achievements and challenges within the Nuclear Medicine specifc strand.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Home-Applied Dual-Light Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Stable Chronic Periodontitis (HOPE-CP)—Three-Month Interim Results

A single-site, randomized clinical trial was designed to determine the efficacy of regular home use of Lumoral® dual-light antibacterial aPDT in periodontitis patients. For the study, 200 patients were randomized to receive non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT), including standardized hygiene instructions and electric toothbrush, scaling and root planing, or NSPT with adjunctive Lumoral® treatment. A complete clinical intraoral examination was conducted in the beginning, at three months, and at six months. This report presents the three-month results of the first 59 consecutive randomized subjects. At three months, bleeding on probing (BOP) was lower in the NSPT + Lumoral®-group than in the NSPT group (p = 0.045), and more patients in the NSPT + Lumoral®-group had their BOP below 10% (54% vs. 22%, respectively, p = 0.008). In addition, patients in the NSPT + Lumoral®-group improved their oral hygiene by visible-plaque-index (p = 0.0003), while the NSPT group showed no statistical improvement compared to the baseline. Both groups significantly reduced the number of deep periodontal pockets, but more patients with a reduction in their deep pocket number were found in the NSPT + Lumoral® group (92% vs. 63%, p = 0.02). Patients whose number of deep pockets was reduced by 50% or more were also more frequent in the NSPT + Lumoral®-group (71% vs. 33%, p = 0.01). Patients with initially less than ten deep pockets had fewer deep pockets at the three-month follow-up in the Lumoral® group (p = 0.01). In conclusion, adjunctive use of Lumoral® in NSPT results in improved treatment outcomes at three months post-therapy

Differential roles of EPS8 in carcinogenesis: Loss of protein expression in a subset of colorectal carcinoma and adenoma

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Profiles of Volatile Compounds in Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) Cultivars with a Special Focus on the Influence of Growth Latitude and Weather Conditions

The volatile profiles of three blackcurrant ( Ribes nigrum L.) cultivars grown in Finland and their responses to growth latitude and weather conditions were studied over an 8 year period by headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) followed by gas-chromatographic-mass-spectrometric (GC-MS) analysis. Monoterpene hydrocarbons and oxygenated monoterpenes were the major classes of volatiles. The cultivar 'Melalahti' presented lower contents of volatiles compared with 'Ola' and 'Mortti', which showed very similar compositions. Higher contents of volatiles were found in berries cultivated at the higher latitude (66 degrees 34' N) than in those from the southern location (60 degrees 23' N). Among the meteorological variables, radiation and temperature during the last month before harvest were negatively linked with the volatile content. Storage time had a negative impact on the amount of blackcurrant volatiles

Real-world efficacy of bezlotoxumab for prevention of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection : a retrospective study of 46 patients in five university hospitals in Finland

Reports on real-world experience on efficacy of bezlotoxumab (BEZ) has been lacking thus far. We retrospectively studied the efficacy and safety of BEZ in preventing the recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in five university hospitals in Finland. Seventy-three percent of our 46 patients remained free of recurrence in the following 3 months and the performance remained as 71% effective also among immunocompromised patients. In severe CDI, BEZ prevented recurrence in 63% of cases. From our study patients, 78% had three or more known risk factors for recurrence of CDI. Eight of our patients were waiting for fecal microbiota transplantation but after stopping the antibiotics that were continued to prevent recurrence of CDI and after receiving BEZ, all remained free of recurrence and did not need the procedure. Success with BEZ as an adjunctive treatment in preventing recurrence of CDI in high-risk patients may be rated as high. Among a subgroup of our patients, those already evaluated to be in need of fecal microbiota transplantation, BEZ seems to be an alternative option.Peer reviewe

End-of-life Decision-making Differs Between a Cancer and a Dementia Patient : Influences of the Physician's Background Factors

BACKGROUND/AIM: Appropriate decision-making is essential for end-of-life (EOL) care without futile therapies. However, these decisions might vary in cases of cancer and other advanced diseases according to physicians' experience, education, and values. This study aimed to compare the decisions in EOL care of advanced cancer and dementia and the factors that influence them in medical students, general practitioners (GPs), and physicians with special competence in palliative medicine (cPM). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A questionnaire presenting patient scenarios concerning different decisions and ethical aspects of EOL care with additional questions on attitudes and background factors was delivered to 500 Finnish GPs, all Finnish physicians with cPM (n=82), and all graduating medical students (n=639) in 2015-2016. Altogether 601 responses were obtained (53%). RESULTS: Palliative care was chosen more often for a patient with advanced prostate cancer (83%) than for a patient with advanced dementia (41%) (both patients males, same age). A suspicion of iatrogenic bleeding in the prostate cancer patient decreased the willingness to choose palliative care, especially among the students. Patient benefit was regarded as an important background factor in decision making by all respondent groups, but physicians' legal protection was not considered as important among the physicians with cPM as it was among the other respondent groups. CONCLUSION: Finnish doctors and students were more likely to choose palliative care options for an advanced prostate cancer patient than for an advanced dementia patient. Decision-making was influenced by respondents' background factors and attitudes. Education on EOL care for different types of advanced and incurable diseases is highly needed.Peer reviewe

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