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Galkanda-Arachchige HSC, Davis RP, Nazeer S, Ibarra-Castro L, Davis DA. Effect of salinity on growth, survival, and serum osmolality of red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus. Fish Physiol Biochem 2021; 47:1687-1696. [PMID: 34467468 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-021-01009-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Three trials were conducted to evaluate the performances of red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus, in low salinities. The median lethal concentration (96 h LC50) of salinity was determined by trimmed Spearman-Karber method using survival data of fish (18.9 ± 0.2 g) collected after 96 h from acclimation to 2, 4, 8, and 32 ppt salinities in 800 L tanks (n = 3), while the serum osmolality of fish (74.1 ± 3.9 g) was determined after 48 h from acclimation to 6, 8, 16, 24, and 32 ppt salinities in 150 L tanks (n = 3). The growth trial was conducted for 6 weeks in 800 L tanks to determine the growth and survival of fish (18.8 ± 0.2 g) at 8 ppt salinity compared to the control (32 ppt salinity). At the conclusion, the isosmotic point of fish was estimated as 357.2 mmol/kg (correspond to 11.0 ppt salinity), while the 96 h LC50 was estimated as 5.65 ppt salinity. No significant differences were noted for survival and FCR of fish reared in 8 and 32 ppt salinities. However, growth was significantly lower in fish reared in 8 ppt salinity compared to the fish reared in 32 ppt salinity. The reduced growth could be, at least partially, due to the increased osmoregulatory energy expenditure at lower salinities.
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- Harsha S C Galkanda-Arachchige
- School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University, 203, Swingle Hall, Auburn, AL, 36849-5419, USA.
- Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries and Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Sri Lanka.
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- School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University, 203, Swingle Hall, Auburn, AL, 36849-5419, USA
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- School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University, 203, Swingle Hall, Auburn, AL, 36849-5419, USA
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- School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University, 203, Swingle Hall, Auburn, AL, 36849-5419, USA
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Leung BC, Nazeer S, Smith M, McRae D. Reducing unnecessary preoperative testing in elective ENT surgery: clinical and financial implications. J Perioper Pract 2016; 25:225-9. [PMID: 26721128 DOI: 10.1177/175045891502501103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Guidelines on appropriate preoperative testing in elective surgery were published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in 2003. However, compliance has been poor, with frequent unnecessary tests being performed. We aimed to assess our trust's guideline compliance and to implement changes to optimise adherence. Preoperative investigations performed for elective ENT surgery during a three-month period were retrospectively audited. Unnecessary investigations were identified and costs calculated. A staff-training program was implemented and targeted written information was provided for clinics. A second audit cycle was conducted subsequently. Overall, 69.2% of blood tests were unnecessary (FBC 44.9%, U&Es 63.5%, clotting 99.2%), which equated to £1955.77 with an annual estimate of £7,823.08. None of the test results affected the management of the patient. Post-intervention, full compliance was achieved. It was concluded that preoperative investigations are overused in elective surgery, with obvious financial implications and causing unnecessary anxiety to patients. Through basic training and guideline dissemination, complete compliance can be achieved.
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Muller M, Harger A, Archie R, McAllister J, Nazeer S, Miller A. 403: Frequency of Completed Outpatient Exercise Stress Testing and Physician Follow-Up In Low-Risk Acute Chest Pain Patients Presenting to a County Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2010.06.526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Miller AB, Nazeer S, Fonn S, Brandup-Lukanow A, Rehman R, Cronje H, Sankaranarayanan R, Koroltchouk V, Syrjänen K, Singer A, Onsrud M. Report on consensus conference on cervical cancer screening and management. Int J Cancer 2000. [PMID: 10760836 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0215(20000501)86] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- A B Miller
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Miller AB, Nazeer S, Fonn S, Brandup-Lukanow A, Rehman R, Cronje H, Sankaranarayanan R, Koroltchouk V, Syrjänen K, Singer A, Onsrud M. Report on consensus conference on cervical cancer screening and management. Int J Cancer 2000; 86:440-7. [PMID: 10760836 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0215(20000501)86:3<440::aid-ijc22>3.0.co;2-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- A B Miller
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany.
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This patient, who had a history of osteoarthritis, had severe hepatitis 5 weeks after being started on diclofenac for increasing pain in the joints. A week before the onset of hepatitis, the patient complained of upper gastrointestinal symptoms and was treated for gastritis. Seven days later, she had full-blown, severe hepatitis. Diclofenac was immediately stopped, leading to a complete restoration of liver functions over the course of the next few months. We highlight the importance of having a high index of suspicion for hepatic side effects of diclofenac and emphasize the need for increased awareness of this rare but potentially serious problem. We also review relevant literature regarding incidence and management.
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- A Bhogaraju
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, USA
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Ikkos G, Fitzpatrick R, Frost D, Nazeer S. Psychological disturbance and illness behaviour in a clinic for sexually transmitted diseases. Br J Med Psychol 1987; 60 ( Pt 2):121-6. [PMID: 3620388 DOI: 10.1111/j.2044-8341.1987.tb02721.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Patients attending a sexually transmitted diseases (STD) clinic were asked to complete the General Health Questionnaire and the Illness Behaviour Questionnaire. Data were collected from 852 patients. One-third of the sample were found to score positively on the GHQ, indicating possible psychological disturbance. Women were more likely than men to score positively on the GHQ. On the General Hypochondriasis scale of the IBQ the sample's scores were higher than any other normative data except those obtained from psychiatric in-patients. On this scale homosexual and bisexual males scored significantly higher than heterosexual males. It is argued that the IBQ draws attention to important dimensions of psychological distress in STD clinics.
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Fitzpatrick R, Ikkos G, Frost D, Nazeer S. The assessment of patients' distress in genito-urinary medicine clinics. Soc Sci Med 1987; 25:1197-203. [PMID: 3433121 DOI: 10.1016/0277-9536(87)90366-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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A sample of patients attending the clinic of a Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine in London completed The General Health Questionnaire, The Illness Behaviour Questionnaire and The Illness Concern Questionnaire. The doctor whom they consulted was also asked to complete rating scales regarding each patient's level of psychological disturbance. Thirty-eight percent of patients scored highly on the GHQ, indicating possible psychological disturbance. However, only one in five of such 'cases' were also rated by the doctor as possibly psychologically disturbed. A number of social variables are examined that may facilitate or limit the communication of psychological distress. No evidence of labelling of deviant groups is found. However, both the sample in general and specific sub-groups in particular scored highly on scales of hypochondriasis and distress in relation to health and such characteristics appeared relevant to doctors' judgements of patients' psychological states.
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