Selenium is an essential micronutrient, although ingestion in excess in pigs can cause disease conditions including neurological dysfunction and chronic skin and hoof lesions. Controlled feeding trials in growing swine, using the same Se content in feed sources, resulted in higher concentrations (p < or = 0.05) of Se in blood and organs of pigs fed seleno-DL-methionine compared with those recei...

CASE HISTORY A 24-yr-old Caucasian female was evaluated in May, 2003 at the San Martino hospital, Genoa, Italy, for the presence of ‘‘sudden onset’’ chest pain and nonproductive cough. Past medical history was only characterised by the presence of frequent headaches. The patient had been playing competitive tennis from the age of 6–20 yrs and, after retirement from competitions, had been smokin...

Background: Some species of grass cause poisoning and hepatogenous photosensitization in animals. OBJECTIVES: Feeding trials were conducted in sheep and goats to evaluate the hepatotoxic effects of Setaria italica (S. italica). METHODS: Twelve indigenous male sheep and goats were used in this study. The animals were kept outdoors against prevailing climatic conditions. They were fed with S. ita...

Background: At present time, the diagnosis of onychomycosis is based on clinical signs, direct exam and fungal culture, whereas Pathologic methods have shown to be more sensitive than other methods. Objective: Evaluation of pathologic methods in the diagnosis of onychomycosis in comparison to direct smear and culture. Patients and Methods: A nail sample was cut form 96 suspected onychomycosis p...

This article presents a new interview-based research instrument for assessing schizotypal symptoms and signs. The Structured Interview for Schizotypy (SIS), which was developed from experience gained in a large, controlled family study of schizophrenia in the west of Ireland and has been field-tested in three other locations, differs from previously available interviews in that it includes: (1)...

Pathological placentation (placenta previa and placenta accreta) is one of the main problems in modern obstetrics, which negatively affects maternal perinatal mortality rates. The use technologies for timely diagnosis this pregnancy complication correct route patient allow to reduce blood loss significantly, save not only life mother child, but also uterus some cases.The objective: evaluate dia...

BACKGROUND: Disorders leading to pathological (most commonly, hyperplastic) processes in the endometrium often occur during perimenopausal period, addition natural changes associated with a physiological decrease function of hormone-producing and hormone-dependent organs.&#x0D; AIM: This study aimed investigate clinical morphological features endometrial period.&#x0D; MATERIALS AND METHODS: We ...

Porcine necrotic ear syndrome (PNES) in pigs has been reported as an increasing health problem in many countries with intensive pig farming. The etiology of this disease is complex and the presumed triggering factors can be divided into infectious and non-infectious agents. The present report describes a case of Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2), infection associated with lesions of PNES at the ...