Entrapment

Various trapping methods have been used by the Malay villagers and Orang Asli to trap animals in Peninsular Malaysia. For entrapment of wild and extremely sensitive red jungle fowl, the talents of an informed trapper who will use his aqcuired knowledge on the behaviour and sensitivity of wild birds, and the quality of decoys are important. A decoy (denak) is a living, trained cross-bred jungle fowl that is used to attract and challenge the wild dominant male jungle fowl in its own natural territory. The quality of a decoy is mainly based on the quality and type of crow, the appearance and behavioural expression of the challenging behaviors, during the response and approach of the wild male subject

Automatic wireless activation in the presence of saved networks

Mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptop computers, wearables, head mounted displays, etc. have the capability to access a wireless local area network as well as a cellular data network. Users often turn off the wireless local network access capability, e.g., by turning Wi-Fi off. Turning off such Wi-Fi capability has benefits such as avoiding automatic connections to slow, unreliable or potentially malicious networks, conserving battery, etc. In some instances, users do not remember to turn Wi-Fi back on, which leads to the device utilizing the cellular data network and potentially higher bills, because of charges for cellular data usage. This disclosure describes techniques that help prevent unintentional overuse of cellular data by automatically re-enabling Wi-Fi in the presence of saved networks

Pheochromocytoma and pregnancy with abruptio placenta

A 41 year old previously healthy woman (Gravida 4, para 3) was presented to our hospital at 29 weeks gestation, with bleeding Per Vagina (PV) and severe hypertension (190/100). She underwent a routine obstetric examination at 12 weeks gestation and since then she has not undergone any antenatal follow-up. She developed episodes of severe headache, dizziness, sweating, and nausea. She visited a private hospital and was noted to be severely hypertensive (190/120) with headache and palpitations. An ultrasound abdomen was done which showed left suprarenal mass, and   a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma was made. She was treated there with antihypertensive medications. When Blood pressure got controlled, she was discharged against medical advice. At 29 weeks, she suddenly developed severe headache and bleeding PV. She visited our centre and was diagnosed to have abruptio- placenta with foetal distress. An emergency caesarean section was done, and following which the patient was treated in the ICU with antihypertensive under invasive monitoring. An MRI demonstrated a left pheochromocytoma. A laparoscopic adrenelectomy was planned later and she got discharged on antihypertensive following an uneventful period of recovery. She got operated later in her country. A laparoscopic left adrenelectomy was done. She is off all medications now and is currently asymptomatic

Accuracy, Sensitivity and Specificity of Oral Brush Cytology in the Diagnosis of Oral Epithelial Lesions

Background: Oral Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is highly prevalent in Pakistan than the rest of the world. Five-year survival rate is 80% if SCC is diagnosed at an early stage. The survival rate declines to 20% if diagnosed at a later stage. The objective of the present study was to find out the usefulness of oral brush cytology in detecting oral lesions. Material and Methods: In the present prospective observational study, 88 samples were collected from Maxillofacial Surgery Out-Patient Department (OPD), Liaquat University Hospital and ISRA University Hospital from July 2015 to December 2015. After taking written informed consent, oral brush cytology was performed and stained with standard Papanicolaou (PAP) staining protocol. The biopsy of the patients was performed by standard protocols of oral biopsy and specimen preserved in 10% buffered formalin. Cross tabulation between diagnosis of brush cytology and biopsy of same patients was done and accuracy, sensitivity and specificity were calculated. Results: According to the distribution of patients on brush cytology, 59.1% patients were diagnosed with malignant tumors, whereas 17.1% had benign tumors. On biopsy of the same patients, squamous cell carcinoma was confirmed in 72.7% and benign tumors were found in 17% of the patients. Comparison of brush cytology with biopsy of same patients revealed no significant difference. Accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of brush cytology of the oral cavity for detection of malignant tumor were calculated as 86.36%, 81.25% and 100% respectively. Whereas accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of brush cytology of the oral cavity for detection of benign and inflammatory conditions were 100%. Conclusion: Oral brush cytology has good accuracy, sensitivity and specificity for detection of oral epithelial lesions and can be useful in early detection of oral cancer as well as other lesions. Moreover, as an easy-to-do, painless and non-invasive procedure, it can be a good screening method for detection of oral lesions

Altered Coagulation Pattern in Different Histological Grades of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Background: The incidence of squamous cell carcinoma has doubled in the last three decades associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. The incidence of bleeding and/or thrombosis in advanced stage cancer necessitates a need for research in blood coagulation abnormalities in malignancy. The objective of the present study was to determine the alteration in coagulation pattern among patients diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Pathology department of Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad over a period of 06 months. A total of 126 samples were selected through non-probability convenient sampling. Both male and female patients of all age groups having SCC of skin, gastrointestinal and genital tract were included. The coagulation profile was analyzed by Sysmax CA 50 and Nycocard reader II. Data was entered into SPSS version 22.0 and results were analyzed. Results: The mean age of the patients with SCC in the present study was 55.5 ± 12 years with more male patients (n=81; 64.3%) as compared to females (n=45; 35.7%). Oral SCC was found to be the most common site of squamous cell carcinoma (43.7%). Majority of the patients had well differentiated SCC (42.1%) followed by moderately differentiated (40.5%) and poorly differentiated SCC (17.4%). The comparison of severity of SCC with coagulation profile revealed that PT (P=0.01), APTT (P=0.001), D-dimers (P=0.01 and TT (P=0.01) were significantly increased, whereas fibrinogen was significantly decreased (P=0.001). Conclusions: The histological differentiation of SCC (from well differentiated to poorly differentiated tumors) showed a highly significant association with different coagulation profile parameters like PT, APTT, BT, CT, D-dimer, TT, and fibrinogen levels

Determinants of millennials’ acceptance towards tawarruq home financing in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the millennials’ intention to choose tawarruq home financing in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. The primary data were gathered via the questionnaire survey administered among Islamic banking customers in Sandakan, Sabah. Data obtained were analysed via multiple regression analysis using the software, Statistical Package for Social Sciences. This study found that attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioural control, religiosity and knowledge in muamalat had a positive significant relationship towards millennials’ intention to choose tawarruq home financing in Sandakan, Sabah. This study used the sample size by inviting over 150 participants who filled the questionnaires and the area of coverage for the current study was limited to Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. Besides, the contributions of this study were confined to those factors examined in the research’s conceptual framework. The results obtained through this study can help muamalat practitioners in providing the best practice of tawarruq home financing in the locality at best. In addition, this study also helps to guide managers of Islamic banks to plan better offers of the facility among local folks. This study integrated religiosity and knowledge in muamalat in explaining millennials’ acceptance of tawarruq home financing in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

Role of Nigella sativa in Carbon Tetrachloride induced Hepatotoxicity

Objective: To evaluate the protective role of Nigella sativa in carbon tetrachloride induced hepatic changes in rabbits. Material and Methods: This Case control experimental study was conducted at Department of Pharmacology, ISRA University Hyderabad during July 2011 to November 2011. A total of 45 rabbits were divided into three groups consisting of 15 animals in each group A, B and C. Each group was further divided into three sub groups. Sub groups (A1,B1 and C1) received treatment for one week. Sub groups (A2, B2 and C2) received treatment for two weeks. Sub groups (A3, B3 and C3) received treatment for three weeks. The animals in group A (control) received normal saline. The animals in group B were treated with carbon tetrachloride. The animals in group C were treated with carbon tetrachloride and Nigella sativa. Result: In present study sinusoidal congestion, periportal inflammation, kupffer cell hyperplasia, steatosis, necrosis and fibrosis were seen in carbon tetrachloride intoxicated rabbits. These findings were less marked in rabbits treated with Nigella sativa. Conclusion: This study showed the hepatoprotective effects of Nigella sativa in carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity.&nbsp