ANALYSIS OF IDENTIFIED VARIANTS OF SEX SOMATOTYPES IN A NUMBER OF WOMENS POWER SPORTS | Author : Dr. Konstantin Anatolyevich Bugaevsky | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Annotation
In this research article, the author presents the results and analysis of his study devoted to the study of the features of formation, dynamics of development, and establishment, adaptive formation, occurring somatic changes in the bodies of young athletes and inversions of their original sexual somatotypes, in 75 adolescent athletes involved in a number (six) strength sports, which can be conditionally attributed to the original male, such as in particular: weightlifting, powerlifting, sambo wrestling, boxing, shot put and hammer put. |
| Importance of Extending the Shelf Life of the Meat | Author : Dr. Fahim A. Shaltout | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Abstract
The shelf life of the meat and the meat products is the storage time until spoilage, which is a complex condition in which the combination of biological and physicochemical activities may interact and make the product unacceptable for human consumption.
Maximum acceptable microbial level and/or unacceptable off-odor and off-flavor identify the exact point of spoilage, which is strictly dependent on the initial numbers and types of contaminating microorganisms, their growth, lipid oxidation, and autolytic enzymatic reactions. The Meat and the fish, due to their physic-chemical characteristics, are excellent basic nutrients for microbial activity. Indeed the pH, aw (activity water), and high moisture values can support the growth of a wide variety of microorganisms. |
| A 32-Year-Old Palestinian Female Patient Diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Two Years After Being Diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis: A Case Report with Literature Review | Author : Dr. Layth Al- Karaja | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Abstract
Introduction
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory autoimmune disorder defined by the presence of several autoantibodies that affect multiple organs. Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an organ-specific autoimmune condition characterized by the presence of several autoantibodies. However, the coexistence of SLE and MG is rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature.
Case Presentation
We report a case of a female patient who presented to the neurology clinic with generalized weakness, fatigue, dyspnea, dysphagia, and dysphonia. She was diagnosed with anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive MG. CT was normal and the EMG was normal. After two years she developed polyarthralgia, oral ulcers, and photosensitivity. Bloodwork revealed a positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA) test. She was diagnosed with SLE and was initiated on hydroxychloroquine (200 m/day).
Discussion
The combination of MG and SLE poses clinical challenges due to the potential for confusion. Both conditions are common in women and both are accompanied by the presence of antinuclear antibody. MG is an organ-selective antibody directed against acetylcholine receptors, while SLE attacks multiple organs and elicits various antibodies, mainly against nuclear antigens and double-stranded DNA. Studies show that people with MG also have an increased likelihood of experiencing severe clinical manifestations of SLE. The most common signs of lupus are polyarthritis and polyarthralgia, while other common symptoms include rash, fever, and pleurisy. Most people with myasthenia gravis require immunosuppressants to achieve treatment goals of full physical function or a relatively good quality of life. 8% of MG patients had SLE disease that is mean the prevalence of SLE in MG Patients was higher than general population.
Conclusion
A literature review revealed 11 cases of SLE/MG overlap described in seven publications from 2012 to 2022. This study suggests that SLE should be suspected in any MG patients with polyarthritis. Further studies are needed to better understand the connection between SLE and MG disorders. |
| BIODEGRADATION OF PLASTICS BY FUNGI | Author : Dr. Nida Tabassum khan | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Abstract
The uncontrolled utilization of plastics for different purposes, for example, bundling, transportation, industry, and farming in the country just as in metropolitan zones, has raised significant issues of plastic garbage removal and its contamination. Plastic yearly creation has outperformed the 300 million tons. Plastic causes contamination and an Earth-wide temperature boost not just on account of expansion in the issue of garbage removal and landfilling yet in addition discharging CO2 and dioxins because of copying. Various efforts have been made to recognize and disengage microorganisms fit for using engineered polymers in a base development medium, was assessed, in light of the evaluated mass contrasts in both the organism and the miniature plastic pellets utilized, and Results demonstrated that, under the tried conditions, Z. maritimum is equipped for using PE, bringing about the decline, in both mass and size, of the pellets. These outcomes demonstrate that this normally happening growth may effectively add to the biodegradation of microplastics, requiring the least supplements. The fungal biomass in soils by and large surpasses the bacterial biomass and hence almost certainly, fungi may assume a significant part in the degradation of plastics, similarly as they prevalently play out the decay of natural issues in the dirt environment. Generally utilized techniques for plastic removal ended up being deficient for successful plastic waste administration, and subsequently, there is developing worry about the utilization of effective microorganisms implied for the biodegradation of non-degradable manufactured polymer. Biodegradable polymers are intended to degrade quickly by microorganisms due to their capacity to degrade the vast majority of natural and inorganic materials, including lignin, starch, cellulose, and hemicelluloses the utilization of biodegradable plastics for certain applications, for example, bundling or wellbeing industry is a promising and appealing alternative for monetary, ecological, and medical advantages. The present review examines the current status, instruments of biodegradation of plastics, methods for describing degraded plastics, and future possibilities for plastic degradation by Fungi. |
| Assessing the Accuracy of Ultrasound in Diagnosing Ureteric Calculi Confirmed on CT | Author : Dr. Nayab Mustansar | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Abstract
Ureteric calculi, commonly known as kidney stones, are a prevalent cause of acute flank pain and can lead to significant morbidity if not accurately diagnosed and treated. Computed tomography (CT) is widely regarded as the gold standard for diagnosing ureteric calculi due to its high sensitivity and specificity. However, the use of CT is associated with radiation exposure and higher costs. Ultrasound (US) presents a safer, more accessible alternative, but its accuracy in detecting ureteric calculi compared to CT remains a subject of debate.
This study aims to assess the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in identifying ureteric calculi, using CT-confirmed cases as the reference standard. We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who presented with symptoms suggestive of ureteric calculi and underwent both ultrasound and CT imaging. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of ultrasound were calculated and compared to those of CT.
Our findings indicate that while ultrasound has a lower sensitivity compared to CT, it demonstrates a high specificity and PPV, making it a valuable initial diagnostic tool, particularly in settings where CT is not readily available or when minimizing radiation exposure is a priority. However, due to its lower sensitivity, ultrasound may miss smaller or less conspicuous calculi, necessitating follow-up with CT in cases of high clinical suspicion. These results underscore the importance of a judicious approach to imaging in patients with suspected ureteric calculi, balancing the benefits of ultrasound with its limitations in certain clinical scenarios. |
|
|