Comparative study of total phenolic content and radical scavenging activity of conventionally and organically grown herbs

The aim of the present study was to measure the relative phenolic content in commonly available conventionally and organically grown herbs and to evaluate their antioxidant capacity. Sage (Salvia officinalis), lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) and peppermint (Mentha x piperita) leaves, corriander (Corriandrum sativum) and fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seeds were used in the present investigation. Total phenolic content (TPhC), measured by Folin-Ciocalteu method, and radical scavenging activity (RSA), using DPPH method were determined in infusions prepared from above mentioned herbs. TPhC ranged from 75.9 to 1126.5 gallic acid equivalents (GAE) mg/l infusion and RSA – from 7.03 to 91.65%. The obtained data also showed that infusions prepared from organically grown sage, peppermint and lemon balm were slightly higher than those obtained from conventionally grown herbs

NOTES ON SOME DISORDERS IN THE DIVISION OF PARACHLORANILINE-TREATED HUMAN LYMPHOCYTES IN VITRO

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Sex differences in HIV effects on visual memory among substance-dependent individuals

HIV’s effects on episodic memory have not been compared systematically between male and female substance-dependent individuals. We administered the Brief Visuospatial Memory Test–Revised (BVMT–R) to 280 substance-dependent HIV+ and HIV– men and women. Groups were comparable on demographic, substance use, and comorbid characteristics. There were no significant main effects of sex or HIV serostatus on BVMT–R performance, but HIV+ women performed significantly more poorly on delayed recall. This effect was most prominent among cocaine-dependent HIV+ women. Our findings are consistent with recent speculation that memory impairment may be more common among HIV+ women, particularly those with a history of cocaine dependence

Unintended and accidental medical radiation exposures in radiology: guidelines on investigation and prevention

This paper sets out guidelines for managing radiation exposure incidents involving patients in diagnostic and interventional radiology. The work is based on collation of experiences from representatives of international and national organizations for radiologists, medical physicists, radiographers, regulators, and equipment manufacturers, derived from an International Atomic Energy Agency Technical Meeting. More serious overexposures can result in skin doses high enough to produce tissue reactions, in interventional procedures and computed tomography, most notably from perfusion studies. A major factor involved has been deficiencies in training of staff in operation of equipment and optimization techniques. The use of checklists and time outs before procedures commence, and dose alerts when critical levels are reached during procedures can provide safeguards to reduce risks of these effects occurring. However, unintended and accidental overexposures resulting in relatively small additional doses can take place in any diagnostic or interventional X-ray procedure and it is important to learn from errors that occur, as these may lead to increased risks of stochastic effects. Such events may involve the wrong examinations, procedural errors, or equipment faults. Guidance is given on prevention, investigation and dose calculation for radiology exposure incidents within healthcare facilities. Responsibilities should be clearly set out in formal policies, and procedures should be in place to ensure that root causes are identified and deficiencies addressed. When an overexposure of a patient or an unintended exposure of a foetus occurs, the foetal, organ, skin and/or effective dose may be estimated from exposure data. When doses are very low, generic values for the examination may be sufficient, but a full assessment of doses to all exposed organs and tissues may sometimes be required. The use of general terminology to describe risks from stochastic effects is recommended rather than calculation of numerical values, as these are misleading when applied to individuals

INFLUENCE OF UNITHIOL UPON NUCLEIFORMING OF BONE-MARROW LYMPHOCYTES OF RATS WITH SUBCHRONIC MERCURY INTOXICATION

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EFFECTS OF UNSOPORIFIC DOSES PHENOBARBITALUM UPON MITOSIS AND NUCLEIFORMING OF BONE-MARROW CELLS OF RATS WITH ACUTE MERCURY INTOXICATION

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A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF MONO- AND DITHIOL ANTIDOTES ON CELL DIVISION AND NUCLEOLUS FORMATION IN ACUTE MERCURY BICHLORIDE INTOXICATION

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Preparation of ZnO nanowires by electrochemical deposition

AbstractThis work reports the results from the synthesis of nanostructured ZnO thin films via electrochemical deposition on glass substrates coated with F doped SnO2. The influence of the deposition parameters on the properties of the obtained ZnO films was studied. The Raman spectra of the ZnO films contain the typical for ZnO vibrational bands. The scanning electron microscope micrographs demonstrate that the films consist of ZnO nanowires. Growing of ZnO in the conditions with addition of H2O2 in lower concentration and without flowing air results in larger grain formation. The ZnO layers demonstrate high diffuse reflection

Design and multidimensional extension of iterative methods for solving nonlinear problems

[EN] In this paper, a three-step iterative method with sixth-order local convergence for approximating the solution of a nonlinear system is presented. From Ostrowski¿s scheme adding one step of Newton with ¿frozen¿ derivative and by using a divided difference operator we construct an iterative scheme of order six for solving nonlinear systems. The computational efficiency of the new method is compared with some known ones, obtaining good conclusions. Numerical comparisons are made with other existing methods, on standard nonlinear systems and the classical 1D-Bratu problem by transforming it in a nonlinear system by using finite differences. From this numerical examples, we confirm the theoretical results and show the performance of the presented scheme.This research was partially supported by Ministerio de Economia y Competitividad MTM2014-52016-C2-2-P and FONDOCYT 2014-1C1-088 Republica Dominicana.Artidiello, S.; Cordero Barbero, A.; Torregrosa Sánchez, JR.; Vassileva, MP. (2017). Design and multidimensional extension of iterative methods for solving nonlinear problems. Applied Mathematics and Computation. 293:194-203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amc.2016.08.034S19420329

Exfoliation and pigmentary glaucoma – overlap syndrome

Introduction: Concomitant signs, characteristic for both pigmentary dispersion syndrome (PDS) and exfoliation syndrome (XFS) can cause sudden IOP spike, and lead to optic nerve damage progression and associated visual field (VF) loss. This development often remains undetected. Purpose: To describe the characteristic signs of XFS and pigmentary glaucoma (PG), and to discuss the specific management of overlap syndrome. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 40 consecutive patients diagnosed with overlap syndrome for a period of 18 months and follow up period of 9 to 18 months. Accumulation of abnormal material on lens capsule and pupil, iris transillumination defects, Krukenberg’s spindle, trabecular pigmentation, increased IOP and more difficult control of IOP are main features. Treatment: topical medications, laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI), and surgical - trabeculectomy (TE) or ExPress implant. Results: Most patients had typical signs of PDS and XFS, with XFS predominating over PDS. Patients with overlap syndrome were 50-65 years of age. Glaucoma progression was registered in all overlapping forms. In 25 (62%) patients we achieved good pressure lowering effect with medication and LPI. At lack of IOP control 15 patients underwent surgery - TE (9) and ExPress implantation (6). In 3 patients with TE additional needling with 5-FU was necessary. In 2 patients with ExPress transient posterior pole edema was registered. As a result of our treatment approach, no progression of glaucoma damage was observed. Visual impairment was due to late referral with very high levels of IOP and advanced VF defects. Conclusion: Awareness of sequential appearance and overlap of those two forms of glaucoma is of decisive importance for appropriate management. The alarming signs of unexcpected loss of IOP control, rapid progression of glaucomatous optic nerve changes and VF loss indicate of need for more aggressive treatment