Human taeniasis was investigated in Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) between 2000 and 2011 as part of the nation's helminthiasis survey. A total of 55,038 inhabitants, including 29,846 school children, were examined using the Kato-Katz and scotch-tape anal swab method, and morphological observation of adult worms. Molecular identification of Taenia tapeworms was performed by multiplex...

BACKGROUND Moderate consumption of alcoholic drinks seems to reduce the risks of developing cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cataracts, perhaps through antioxidant actions of their alcohol, flavonoid, or polyphenol contents. "Shaken, not stirred" routinely identifies the way the famous secret agent James Bond requires his martinis. OBJECTIVES As Mr Bond is not afflicted by cataracts or car...

In this study; plates were produced from wood added PLA based materials using 3D printers, which is one of the additive manufacturing methods. After applying mechanical abrasion (sanding), surface preparation methods, to surfaces plates, adhesive bonding process was carried out. Adhesive joints made additive-free and formula 3 different commercial adhesives (Araldite 2015, Loctite 9466 PVA glue...

In dynamic force spectroscopy, a (bio-)molecular complex is subjected to a steadily increasing force until the chemical bond breaks. Repeating the same experiment many times results in a broad distribution of rupture forces, whose quantitative interpretation represents a formidable theoretical challenge. In this study we address the situation that more than a single molecular bond is involved i...

Sparse matrix reordering is a key issue for the the efficient factorization of sparse symmetric matrices, not only to reduce fill-in and operation count, but also to increase concurrency in the elimination tree, which is essential to achieve high speed-ups when solving the systems on parallel architectures. Most sparse matrix reordering software, when applied to finite-element or finite-volume ...

PURPOSE Previous reports suggested that cusp fracture strength increases with the use of bonded composites. The purpose of this study was to assess fracture resistance of undermined cusps, when supported by a layer of bonded composite, in extensive occlusal carious lesions. METHODS Primary and permanent molars in children that were treated included those with extensive occlusal caries with un...

The retention of both fluoride resins and resin-modified glass ionomer cements to dental tissues can be improved by the association of an adhesive system which promotes the bonding between the resin component and dentin, forming a hybrid layer. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate if the presence of the adhesive, being part of the hybrid layer composition, interfered with the fluor...