in order to evaluate the effects of ascites on blood gas parameters and internal organ weights, 335 broilers related to parental lines was studied. one hundred sixty-one male broilers and one hundred seventy-four females selected randomly and studied under two treatments of control and ascites. at 54 days of age, body weight and body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion rate between the...

When the protein consumption of normal human individuals is increased from 0.5, to 1.5, to 2.5 gm. of protein per kilo body weight, the specific gravity of the plasma rises and the hematocrit value falls. The analysis of variance demonstrates that the change in protein consumption is a significant but minor factor in determining the total variability of the observations. When albino rats were g...

The effect of isovolemic hemodilution on the circulation of red blood cells (RBCs) in the cerebrocortical capillary network was studied by intravital videomicroscopy with use of a closed-cranial-window technique in the rat. Velocity and supply rate of RBCs were measured by tracking the movement and counting the number of fluorescently labeled cells. Arterial blood was withdrawn in increments of...

PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS are characterized by multiple interdependent components that collectively subserve various processes and functions. In seeking better understanding of the performance of such complex systems, we must identify and evaluate alternative ways and operating schemes, comparing their predicted performance with goals or objectives of interest. Optimization entails selecting a bett...

OBJECTIVE In this study, we compared our experience using balloon and amplatz dilatation in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). We also evaluated peri- and postoperative variables, including success rates. MATERIAL AND METHODS Two hundred renal stone patients (123 men/77 women) underwent PCNL at the Urology Clinic of İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital from September 2005 to May 201...

Abstract This paper considers a mathematical model that accounts for the hematological disorders of blood in its flow human arteries. Blood is described as Newtonian fluid but with viscosity function hematocrit, plasma viscosity, and shape factor red cells. The artery modeled flexible circular pipe oscillatory. solved using HAM (Homotopy Analysis Method), an approximate analytical method, we co...

Canine babesiosis typically causes hemolytic anemia but also can result in multiple organ dysfunction. Human patients with severe disease often have persistent hyperlactatemia, and blood lactate concentration is correlated with survival rate. In dogs, blood lactate concentration has been shown to be of prognostic value in patients with gastric dilatation-volvulus and in dogs admitted to intensi...

Results: A total of 33 undergraduates were studied. The hematocrit, plasma viscosity and plasma fibrinogen were significantly higher in smokers than non-smokers (P < 0.01). Postexercise plasma viscosity was significantly higher than pre-exercise value in non-smokers (P < 0.0001). Hematocrit, plasma viscosity and plasma fibrinogen were also significantly higher post-exercise in smokers (P < 0.01...