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Blood culture and Serum Cytokine profile associated with Hepatic Fibrosis in Schistosoma mansoni Infected Individuals

Tahani I. Farag¹, Samah H. Yahia¹, Asmaa M. Farouk Al-Ghandour¹, Shymaa Yahia² and Mohamed Abdallahᵌ

¹Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt

²Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt

ᵌDepartment of Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt

tahaniabdelkhalik@yahoo.com

Abstract: In the current study, we tried to evaluate the levels the T-helper-1 (TH-1) cytokine IFN-gamma (IFN- γ) and the TH2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-10 and IL-13) in peripheral blood mononuclear cell culture (PBMC) following in vitro stimulation with Schistosoma soluble egg antigen (SEA) and in the serum of patients infected with S. mansoni and their relation to hepatic fibrosis induced by S. mansoni. Thirty-one S. mansoni infected individuals with and without liver fibrosis were analyzed for cytokine profiles. According to ultrasound evaluation of liver fibrosis, our study subjects were classified into Group 0, Group I, Group II, and Group III. Cytokines were measured in S. mansoni Soluble egg antigens (SEAs) stimulated whole blood culture supernatants and serum using commercial kits. Subjects in the hepatic fibrosis groups showed significant increase in IFN- γ, IL-10, and IL-13 (p<0.05) in comparison to non-fibrotic group. On the other hand, IL-4 was non-significantly elevated in the fibrosis group in comparison to the nonfibrotic group (p >0.05). Our results suggest that high IL-13 associated with development of Schistosoma mansoni induced liver fibrosis.

[Tahani I. Farag, Samah H. Yahia, Asmaa M. Farouk Al-Ghandour, Shymaa Yahia and Mohamed Abdallah. Blood culture and Serum Cytokine profile associated with Hepatic Fibrosis in Schistosoma mansoni Infected Individuals. Life Sci J 2019;16(3):1-9]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 1. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.01.

Key words: Schistosomiasis, cytokines, Egypt

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Different uterine suturing techniques during L.S.C.S. at Zagazig Maternity Hospital (short Term Comparative Study)

Mohammed El-Husseny Radwan

Lecturer of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt

Hussenyradwan@gmail.com

Abstract: Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of both the classical and purse-string double layer uterine closure post cesarean operation with respect to short term outcomes. Methods: Women were divided randomly to two groups, the study group (n=44), the double-layer purse string uterine closure group and the control group (n=44), classical double layer uterine closure group. A comprehensive transvaginal ultrasound examination was performed for all subjects post cesarean section, the comparison was done for a short time (6 weeks), where a wedge shaped uterine incision scar was accepted as uterine scar fault and documented. RESULTS: 30% of all visible scar defects was recorded in the study group, whereas, it reached 40% in control group (P < 0.001, χ(2) = 15.42) as detected by ultrasonography. A non-significant differences was recorded between the two groups with respect to operation time, preoperative and postoperative hemoglobin, demographic data and hospitalization time. Conclusion: With the double layer purse string uterine closure method, along short term observation, shorter in the length of uterine incision, and lower in the incidence of uterine scar defect.

[Mohammed El-Husseny Radwan. Different uterine suturing techniques during L.S.C.S. at Zagazig Maternity Hospital (short Term Comparative Study). Life Sci J 2019;16(3):10-18]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 2. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.02.

Keywords: Surgical technique, cesarean operation; scar defect, purse-string closure

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Seepage Estimation from Canals Using Neural Networks

Ahmed M. Tawfik

Assistant professor, Irrigation and Hydraulics Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

ahmedmohamedtawfik@yahoo.com

Abstract: Conservation of water supplies became very important as the demand increases. Water loss due to seepage from open channels represents one of the major components of water loss. Seepage occurs from open channels to the adjacent land due to the difference in water head between the water levels in the channels and the water table at the adjacent land. The aim of this study is to verify Hydrus software package with analog solutions like Bouwer’s approach and to use Hydrus to estimate seepage from canals for many cases that cannot be solved by Bouwer’s approach. Synthetic realizations were generated using Hydrus. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) were trained and verified using previous realizations to estimate seepage from canals for two cases. The results showed that ANN scan estimate the seepage from canals simply, easily, and in no time.

[Ahmed M. Tawfik. Seepage Estimation from Canals Using Neural Networks. Life Sci J 2019;16(3):19-26]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 3. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.03.

Keywords: seepage; canals; simulation; Hydrus; neural networks

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Surveillance of one-year pulmonary tuberculosis cases at Al Taif province using different diagnostic tools

Anas S. Dablool

Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, Health Sciences College at Al-Leith, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia.

Asdablool@uqu.edu.sa

Abstract: A longitudinal descriptive study was performed for the surveillance of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) cases registered daily within one year at health centers of Al Taif province, Saudi Arabia, using different diagnostic tools. To determine the epidemiology of TB and the performance of diagnostic methods used to confirm cases among outpatient admissions, an initiative for effective control. Physicians screened patients for suspected TB cases (n=7153) and were subjected to one of numerous laboratory tests for confirmation. Positive TB diagnoses were considered confirmed cases (10.3%, n=744). Proportions revealed by the various tests are: direct smear (DS; 10.9%, n=3234), culture on Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ; 7.2%, n=1137), Mycobacteria growth indicator tube (MGIT; 10.3%, n=1512), direct and cultured sputum PCR (10.3%, n=1237) and (45.5%, n=33), respectively. The present screening studies concluded that sophisticated diagnostic tools, such as cultured TB PCR displayed highly sensitive test outcome, indicating that sputum culturing eliminated the obstacles of paucibacillary which accounted for low TB confirmed rate, and in combination with PCR amplification, generated a sensitivity and specificity profile with a high percentage of positive TB detection. Thus, the technique presents a useful tool for screening both early-stage and latency to improve effectiveness of TB control.

[Anas S. Dablool. Surveillance of one-year pulmonary tuberculosis cases at Al Taif province using different diagnostic tools. Life Sci J 2019;16(3):27-32]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 4. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.04.

Keywords: TB Surveillance, TB test sensitivity, TB in Al Taif province, Saudi Arabia TB Control Program

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Effecetiveness of specific muscular balance exeriences on the level of change of Q Angle in junior athletics

Dr. Ahmed Abdelrahman Mohamed Ali El Shreef

Lecture of Health Sciences, Faculty of Physical Education, Arish University, Egypt

ahmedelshreef@gmail.com

Abstract: The study aimed to identify the effect of the proposed rehabilitation program on the change in QQ angle on the improvement of the degree of pain and muscular strength and the dynamic range of the infected foot and the degree of equilibrium. The researcher used the experimental method and the case study in the measurement method (tribal - (8) weeks of the program divided by three phases (3 units per week). Where the program was applied for each case alone, and the most important results of the rehabilitation program has had a positive impact on the rehabilitation of the infected foot and improve the walking and movement of the sample in question and the return of the injured to participate in the training modules positively.

[Ahmed Abdelrahman Mohamed Ali El Shreef. Effecetiveness of specific muscular balance exeriences on the level of change of Q Angle in junior athletics. Life Sci J 2019;16(3):33-43]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 5. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.05.

Keywords: Muscular balance, Q Angle, junior, athletics

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The use of organic material for coating of caloetropis procera L. seeds

M. Dolat Kordestani^1*, M. Taghvaei², F. Afzali2 & M. Zarrei³

^1- M.Sc. student of Dept. of Desert Region Management, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University,

Shiraz, IRAN

^2-Assistance Professor, Dept of Desert Region Management, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University,

Shiraz, IRAN

^3-Assistance Professor, Dept of Soil Science, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, IRAN

Abstract: Calotropis procera L. is a perennial adapted plant distributed in areas of deserts of south Asia. Stage of Calotropis procera L. seeds germination is sensitive to drought stress. Seed coating with water absorbent material is a method for to increase the germination rate. The objective of this study was identifying Using of organic water absorbent material for increase the germination rate of calotropis procera L. seeds in drought stress. Factorial experiment in completely randomized design was with five levels of organic material (wheat residue, canola residue, sunflower residue, vermin compost and peat mass) and extract with four levels (0, 25, 50, 100 % by volume) the result showed that canola residue, wheat residue and wheat residue had Absorbed the most of the water in saturation mode respectively, but vermicompost and peat mass hold water longer than others. vermicompost and peat mass and canolaresidue showed the least of allelopathy effect. All seedling characteristics (germination percentage, germination rate, root length, shoot length, Lateral roots number and seedling weight) decreased with an increase in extract concentrations. Characters decline with an increase vermicompost and peat mass in extract with less steep than others. So canola residue, vermicompost and peat mass were the best organic material for calotropis procera L. seeds coating. Keywords: Calotropis procera L., coating, seed germination, organic material.

[M. Dolat Kordestani, M. Taghvaei, F. Afzali2 & M. Zarrei. The use of organic material for coating of caloetropis procera L. seeds. Life Sci J 2019;16(3):52-59]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 7. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.07.

Keywords: Organic Material, Coating, Calotropis procera L, Seeds

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The effect of Teflubenzuron and Bacillus thuringiensis on some haematolgical parameters of albino rats.

Naglaa F. Reyad¹ and Rahma N. Jrais²

Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science

¹King Khalid University, Abha, - Saudi Arabia

²King Khalid University, Abha- Saudi Arabia

Naglaa Reyad T: +201003676180. e-M: naglaa_morad@yahoo.com.

Rahmah Jrais T: +966533910739. e-M: r1438@hotmail.com.

Abstract: Astudy to evaluate the toxicological and haematological effects of the entomopathogen (Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki) and the insect growth regulator (Teflubenzuron) on albino rats. Administration of B. thuringiensis Kurstaki for 12 weeks to rats at dosages of 10000 mg/ kg/ day did not produce toxic effects. The effects of B. thuringiensis Kurstaki body weight showed an insignificant changes in body weight, liver, kidney and testicular weights as compared to the levels of the control group. On the contrary, Teflubenzuron caused a significant decrease in body weight of rats, increased liver weight but the kidney weight was decreased. In addition there was a slightly decrease in testicular weight as compared to the level in the control group. It was concluded that B. thuringiensis hadnot any significant effect on the haematological parameters.

[Naglaa F. Reyad and Rahma N. Jrais. The effect of Teflubenzuron and Bacillus thuringiensis on some haematolgical parameters of albino rats. Life Sci J 2019;16(3):60-63]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 8. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.08.

Key words:- B. thuringiensis Kurstaki- Teflubenzuron- albino rats- haematolgical parameters.

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Different clinical and angiographic finding in a set of Iranian identical Twin: a case report

Mohammad Shojaie ¹, Mohammad Yasin Karami ², Mahdi Karimyar Jahromi ³, Abdolreza sotoodeh jahromi ¹

¹ Research center for cardiovascular atherosclerosis, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran

² Student Research Committee, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran

³ Nursing Department, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran

yasinkarami@gmail.com

Abstract: Both genetic and environmental causes are involved in developing of coronary artery disease (CAD), but there is a notable controversy about the environmental and genetic factors that play a role in the pathogenesis of CAD. The value of each individual risk factor on CAD and the incidence of coronary artery disease in identical twins are indefinite. To find out genetic mechanisms of coronary heart disease, the assessment of twins study may help us. On the other hand the natural history of coronary artery disease in an asymptomatic twin with a symptomatic counterpart is undistinguishable. We present a case report about different coronary angiographic findings on an Iranian identical Lady Twin with different clinical outcome in access to incidence of CAD in twins. Based on our patient and the information on other patients, the asymptomatic twins of symptomatic counterparts need aggressive assessment and management for occult coronary artery disease.

[Shojaie M, Karami MY, Karimyar Jahromi M, Sotoodeh Jahromi A. Different clinical and angiographic finding in a set of Iranian identical Twin: a case report. Life Sci J 2019;16(3):75-78]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 10. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.10.

Keywords: Identical Twin; Coronary artery disease; Coronary angiography

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Growth and Productivity of Garlic Crop under Different Fertilizers Type and Some Extracts

Yaser A.E. Mohamed, E.A. El-Ghamriny, A. Bardisi and Dalia A.S. Nawar

Hort. Dept., Fac. Agric., Zagazig Univ., Egypt

mohammedahmed1980@yahoo.com

Abstract: A field experiment was performed along two consecutive winter periods of 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 in the private Farm at Hehia Distract, Sharkia Governorate Egypt, to study the effect of different fertilizers type (complex and simple fertilizer) and foliar spray with some extracts (algae extract and moringa leaf extracts at 2% of each individually or in combination) on plant growth, bulb yield and its components of garlic. The interaction between fertilizing with simple mineral fertilizers at 54, 54 and 76.5 kg /fed. of N,P₂O₅ and K₂O, respectively and spraying garlic plants with moringa leaf extract or with algae + moringa leaf extract increased N,P and K uptake by leaves and bulb and total uptake by plant, grades 1 and 2, exportable, marketable and total yield as well as average bulb weight of garlic. While The interaction between fertilizing garlic plants with complex fertilizers (450 kg /fed. of Nitrophoska) and spraying with algae + moringa leaf extract increased dry weight of leaves, total dry weight/ plant, N,P, K and TSS in bulbs.

[Yaser A.E. Mohamed, E.A. El-Ghamriny, A. Bardisi and Dalia A.S. Nawar. Growth and Productivity of Garlic Crop under Different Fertilizers Type and Some Extracts. Life Sci J 2019;16(3):79-89]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 11. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.11.

Key words: Allium sativum, complex and single fertilizers, algae and moringa leaf extracts, dry weight, yield

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Emotional Maturity and Mental health among people who are going to marry

Zohreh Ghazivakili¹, Roohangiz Norouzinia²*, Kourosh Kabi ³, Katayoun Salehi ⁴, Mandana Manzouri ⁵, Afsaneh Morteza⁶

^1- Midwifery, Educational Development Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.

^2- Nursing, Educational Development Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.

^3-Community medicine specialist, Assistant professor of community medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran

^4- Midwifery, Research affaire, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.

^5- Gynecologist, Assistant professor of community medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.

^6- Farzan Clinical Research Institute, Tehran, Iran

Abstract: Here we aimed to study the emotional maturity score and mental health status determined by a questionnaire among engaged couples living in Alborz area. We performed a cross sectional study on the established groups of men and women consisting of 547 newly engaged couples. 547 couples participated in the study, with the mean age of 27.8±6.1 in men and 23.9±4.9 in women. Most of the participants were Shea, living in the cities, the first child of the family, were living in the big cities in recent 10 years, had permanent job, had university education and were not married before. Emotional maturity score was better in Shea, those who did not had any relationship before marriage. Mental health score was worse in those living in Urban area, in divorced and those without permanent job. Our findings from 547 engaged couples showed that, most of the participants were emotionally unstable. We also showed that the situation is worse in women, and those who had a pervious relationship.

[Zohreh Ghazivakili, Roohangiz Norouzinia, Kourosh Kabi, Katayoun Salehi, Mandana Manzouri, Afsaneh Morteza. Emotional Maturity and Mental health among people who are going to marry. Life Sci J 2019;16(3):90-94]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 12. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.12.

Keywords: Marriage, mental health, emotional maturity

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Can First Trimester Crown-Rump Length Measurement predict Macrosomia at birth?

Samia Eid¹, Mohammed Galal Nasr¹, Alaa Hamed Al Arshal¹ and Marwa Ali²

¹Obstetricsand Gynaecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University (Damietta Branch), Egypt

²Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Damietta General Hospital, Egypt

Mohammed.30028@yahoo.com

Abstract: Background: First-trimester ultrasound measurements of crown–rump length (CRL) have also been demonstrated to be accurate predictors of birth weight; fetal growth impairment begins in the first trimester and had been shown to result in adverse pregnancy outcomes. Aim of the work: was to evaluate the correlation between first trimester CRL and macrosomia at birth. Patients and Methods: This was a prospective study included 152 pregnant women with gestational age of first trimester divided into 2 groups according to ultrasound measurement of Crown-rump length and the association between CRL and macrosomia at birth was recorded and statistically analyzed. Results: There were statistical significant correlation between Actual birth weight and first trimester Crown rump length where (0.288, p-value= 0.0002). Conclusion and recommendation: The result of the present study showed if CRL more than expected, birth weight will be more than normal, so measurement of first trimester CRL is useful as a predictor of birth weight.

[Samia Eid, Mohammed Galal Nasr, Alaa Hamed Al Arshal and Marwa Al. Can First Trimester Crown-Rump Length Measurement predict Macrosomia at birth? Life Sci J 2019;16(3):95-100]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 13. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.13.

Key Words: Crown-rump length (CRL), birth weight, First-trimester

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Immunohistochemical expression of Ki- 67 in gingival tissues of Albino rats during pregnancy

Gihan S. Hassan; Dalia H. Zahran and Doaa A. Taiema

Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.

gehan.hassan@dent.tanta.edu.eg, dalia.zahran@dent.tanta.edu.eg

Abstract: Background: Different conditions of the oral cavity have been developed in association with pregnancy such as gingivitis and periodontitis. These conditions are mainly related to the elevated sex hormones, in addition to the presence of predisposing factors of the oral cavity such as plaque, calculus and bacteria. Aim: To investigate the alterations of the gingival tissue and the difference in the expression of Ki-67 between pregnant and non-pregnant rats as an indication of cell proliferation. Material and Methods: Rats were divided into two groups, the control (non-pregnant) and pregnancy groups. They were sacrificed at day 19 of gestation (late pregnancy) and the buccal gingival tissue at the mandibular molar regions was carefully dissected and processed for histological and immunohistochemical evaluation of Ki-67. Results: The gingival tissue of pregnant rats showed marked increase in thickness, elongation of epithelial ridges, and proliferation of cells of the basal layer. The stratum spinosum cells presented lightly stained cytoplasm, signs of hydropic degeneration and had pyknotic nuclei. Binucleated cells were present in the stratum spinosum and stratum granulosum. The blood vessels of the lamina propria were markedly dilated with extravasated RBCs. The number of Ki-67 positive cells were significantly increased in pregnancy group compared to the control. Conclusion: The elevated sex hormones during pregnancy has an obvious impact on the gingival epithelium and increase the proliferative activity of epithelial cells even in absence of other initiating factors such as plaque and calculus.

[Gihan S. Hassan; Dalia H. Zahran and Doaa A. Taiema. Immunohistochemical expression of Ki- 67 in gingival tissues of Albino rats during pregnancy. Life Sci J 2019;16(3):101-107]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 14. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.14.

Keywords: Gingiva, pregnancy, estrogen, progesterone, Ki-67.

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Experimental Study of Heat-Stress Induced Injury on the Dorsal Surface  of Rat’s Tongue

Dalia H Zahran

Ass. Prof. of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University, Egypt.

Email: dalia.zahran@dent.tanta.edu.eg

Abstract: Heat stress was found to induce a serious of psychological and structural dysfunction in various organs and systems of the body. Aim: To characterize the effects of heat exposure on the structure of the dorsal surface of the rats’ tongue. The effects were evaluated by histological, immunohistochemical and scanning electron microscopic examinations. Material and Methods: A model of heat stress was performed by exposing the rats to hot temperature of (39°C to 41°C) for a period of 5 days. The rats’ tongue were excised and processed for histological, immunohistochemical and scanning electron microscopic examination. Results: H & E stained sections of heat stress group revealed clear distortion of the filiform papillae where the papillae appeared apparently short. Focal areas of flattened epithelial surface with complete loss of the lingual papillae were seen. The epithelial cells demonstrated signs of cellular degeneration, pyknosis and necrosis. A moderate to strong nuclear BAX expression was detected in tongue of rats exposed to heat indicating apoptosis. With Scanning Electron Microscopic examination, distortion of the filiform and fungiform papillae of the heat stress rats were noticed. The filiform papillae were irregularly oriented and most of them had desquamated keratinized epithelial covering. Conclusion: Heat exposure induced obvious morphological and structural alterations of the dorsal surface of rats’ tongue.

[Dalia H Zahran. Experimental Study  of Heat-Stress Induced Injury on the Dorsal  Surface  of Rat’s Tongue. Life Sci J 2019;16(3):108-113]. ISSN: 1097-8135 (Print) / ISSN: 2372-613X (Online). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 15. doi:10.7537/marslsj160319.15.

Keywords:  Apoptosis, Heat Stress, Histology, rat, Scanning Electron Microscope, tongue

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