In order to evaluate the response of major nutrients concentration, uptake and their efficiencies of isabgol (Plantago ovata) to N fertilizer combinations and irrigation regimes, a field experiment was conducted at the agricultural research farm of Shahrekord University, 2009. The experiment was arranged as split-plot, in randomized complete block design with three replications. The irrigation ...

Diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) is primarily done by microbiologic culture, which is time-consuming and can produce false-positives and false-negatives. Flow cytometry allows for rapid screening of many samples and eliminates culturing. We analyzed the Sysmex UF-1000i (TOA Medical Electronics, Kobe, Japan) for accuracy in identifying RBCs and WBCs, casts, bacteria, and epithelia. We ...

This study investigated the effects of spherical silica fillers on the physical and mechanical properties of resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RMGIC). Specimens were fabricated by mixing untreated (UF) or silanized (SF) spherical silica filler into the powder of a commercially prepared RMGIC. The original RMGIC and a preparation containing 20 wt% spherical silica filler were also examined wi...

In this study, nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) was used for increasing the bonding strength of urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin adhesive, with a reduction of formaldehyde (HCHO) emissions. The surface of NCC was modified by 3-aminpropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) and 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MPS) for the lack of compatibility with UF resin adhesive. The modified NCC was characterized by X-...

BACKGROUND Diabetes is thought to accelerate cardiovascular disease depending on the type of diet. This study in diabetic subjects was performed to investigate the metabolic, inflammatory and cardiovascular effects of nutritional components typically present in a Western, Mediterranean or high glycaemic diet. METHODS Streptozotocin-diabetic pigs (~45 kg) were fed for 10 weeks supplemental (40...

STUDY DESIGN A retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to compare the radiographic and clinical outcomes of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) with bilateral facetectomy (BF) versus unilateral facetectomy (UF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA BF is a surgical technique utilized with the intent of creating a greater degree of segmental lordosis than UF alon...

OBJECTIVES The goal of this study was to investigate the hemodynamic and circulatory adjustments to extracorporeal ultrafiltration (UF) in refractory congestive heart failure (rCHF). BACKGROUND In rCHF, UF allows clinical improvement and restores diuretic efficacy. However, in the course of a UF session, patients are exposed to rapid variations of body fluid composition so that, as fluid is w...

BACKGROUND Children with conduct disorder (CD) are at increased risk of developing antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and psychopathy in adulthood. The biological basis for this is poorly understood. A preliminary diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging (DT-MRI) study of psychopathic antisocial adults reported significant differences from controls in the fractional anisotropy (FA) of th...