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Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of isolates from inanimate objects used by healthcare professionals at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

BACKGROUND: Healthcare-associated infections occur in patients under medical care, which is a major public health issue in hospitals worldwi … rofessionals' gowns, mobile phones, and stethoscopes were collected and inoculated onto blood agar, chocolate and MacConkey agar. Isolates were identified and characterized by colony morphology, Gram staining and biochemical tests. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed in all isolates by the disk diffusion technique on Muller Hinton agar accord …

Asymptomatic nasopharyngeal bacterial carriage, multi-drug resistance pattern and associated factors among primary school children at Debre Berhan town, North Shewa, Ethiopia.

BACKGROUND: Nasopharyngeal carriage of bacteria is the main source for transmission of pathogens across individuals and horizontal spread of … aryngeal swab samples were collected using sterile swabs aseptically; and inoculated on Blood agar, Chocolate agar, MacConkey agar, and Mannitol salt agar. The colony was characterized to isolate bacteria, and bacterial identification was performed by Gram reaction, hemolysis patterns, colonial characteristics and pigmentation, catalase test, coagulase test …

Bladder Endometriosis: Management by Cystoscopic and Laparoscopic Approaches.

STUDY OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis of the urinary system accounts for less than 1% of all endometriosis, wherein bladder endometriosis is the mo … aphy with a partially full bladder that showed an intravesical 3-cm endometriotic nodule along with chocolate cysts of the ovary and adenomyosis of the uterus. A simultaneous cystoscopy by a urologist and laparoscopy by a gynecologist was performed. On cystoscopy the nodule was seen away from both the ureteric orifices. The nodule was marked cystoscopically …

[A New Case of Fournier's Gangrene Caused by Actinotignum schaalii].

Actinotignum schaalii (formerly known as Actinobaculum schaalii) is an anaerobic or facultative anaerobic gram-positive bacillus that can be … i were detected in the Gram staining of thin, transparent/gray colonies grown on 5% sheep blood and chocolate agar. The isolate was identified as A.schaalii by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) VITEK® MS (bioMérieux, France) microbial identification system. VITEK®2 ID ANC (bioMérieux, France) bacteri …

History as a tool in identifying "new" old drugs.

To trace the history of a natural product and its use, it is necessary to identify to correct plant among around a half-million species. One … from drug to food. A number of them are now common items on our tables: coffee, tea, sugar, lemon, chocolate, pepper, to name a few The example of coffee affords useful insight. It was first employed as a drug (like tobacco), its botany and chemistry are well known, it has been in widespread use for centuries with diverse ethnic populations in a variety of …

Analysis of cannabidiol (CBD) and THC in nonprescription consumer products: Implications for patients and practitioners.

PURPOSE: Cannabidiol products remains largely unregulated in the US. Unlike the Rx formulation of CBD [EpidiolexR], little information is av … ueous products, both at a concentration of 0.0015% w/v. "Other" products (n = 7) tested ranged from chocolate bars to transdermal patches. Some 42.86% (n = 3) gave specific CBD label claims, with mean CBD concentration vs label claim of 67.01% [95% CI, 0.87-133.14%]. Among these three "Other" products with specific label claims, 33% (n = 1) was appropriatel …

Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in cancer patients.

BACKGROUND: Bloodstream infections have been the leading complications in cancer patients because they are at high risk for antibiotic-resis … s. Tryptic soy broth which showed signs of growth were Gram-stained and sub-cultured on blood agar, chocolate agar, MacConkey agar, and mannitol salt agar. The inoculated plates were then aerobically incubated at 37°C for 18-24 hours and the isolates obtained were identified using standard microbiological methods. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests were don …

Childhood obesity, sugar, and Early Childhood Caries: the sweet trap.

What drives our irresistible attraction to foods like chocolate, fries, or a warm apple pie? Sugar intake triggers the brain's dopamine system, creating a sense of reward that unconsciously conditions a preference for foods that satisfy cravings. Over time, this weakens attraction to healthier, low-fat and low-sugar foods. This response shares characteristics with addiction, sparking the concept of "food addiction." For early humans, this reward-driven behaviour was advantageous, motivating them to seek high-calorie foods essential for survival when food was scarce. Today, however, it fuels a …

Associations of food reinforcement and food- related inhibitory control with adiposity and weight gain in children and adolescents.

Some, but not all studies have reported that, among youth with disordered eating and high weight, the relative reinforcing value of food (RR … ne, RRV-F was measured using a Behavior Choice Task with the rewards being standardized servings of chocolate candies, cheese crackers, or fruit snacks. Food-related inhibitory control was determined by performance in response to food and non-food stimuli during a Food Go/No-Go task. At baseline and 3-year visits, total body adiposity was measured by dual-e …

Clinical features of 102 patients with different types of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome.

OBJECTIVES: Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome (HWWS) is a rare female genital tract malformation, and there are few large sample studies rep … nd oblique septum among the 3 types of HWWS patients (all P>0.05). Six (5.88%) patients had ovarian chocolate cyst, 4 (3.92%) patients had pelvic abscess, and 5 (4.90%) patients had hydrosalpinx. All patients underwent vaginal oblique septum resection. Among them, 42 patients underwent hysteroscopic incision of the oblique vaginal septum without destroying …

A rare case of the new entity of müllerian anomalies mimicking the noncommunicating rudimentary cavity with hemi-uterus: accessory cavitated uterine mass.

OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the laparoscopic excision of an accessory cavitated uterine mass (ACUM) and show that atypical anomalies can lead … ethods were used bidirectionally, and finally, the lesion was enucleated. The mass was incised, and chocolate-like brownish fluid spilled out from the cavity of the mass. The endometrium-like epithelium and surrounding muscular layer were seen on the mass. The myometrial defect was approximated and closed with a polyglactin absorbable suture. Histopathologi …

[Triggers of bulimia and compulsion attacks: validation of the "Start" questionnaire].

AIM: There are few published studies on the triggers of binge eating in anorexia nervosa of binge/purging subtype (BPAN), bulimia nervosa (B … erning food, the major triggers were high energy-density food (77%) and comfort food (60%), such as chocolate, cakes, bread and pasta. The food consumed for binge episodes (in-binge food) was more often a strong trigger than the other food (not used for binges): olfaction (19% versus 10%), sight (52% versus 25%) and placing in the mouth (71% versus 26%; P<0 …

Decidualized juvenile cystic adenomyoma mimicking a cornual pregnancy.

OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the laparoscopic excision technique of a juvenile cystic adenomyoma and show how the decidualization of ectopic en … t cornual area was planned. An incision was made over the mass and the cystic inner area containing chocolate-brown colored fluid was drained. As there was no pseudo capsule surrounding the mass, the diagnosis of focal adenomyosis instead of degenerated fibroid was made. No endometriotic foci were observed within the pelvis. Different from the enucleation o …

Investigation of methicillin, beta lactam, carbapenem, and multidrug resistant bacteria from blood cultures of septicemia suspected patients in Northwest Ethiopia.

The presence of microorganisms in the bloodstream can result in severe, potentially life-threatening conditions, which are a significant cau … to detect bacterial growth. Positive blood cultures were subcultured onto various media, including chocolate agar, blood agar, modified Thayer-Martin agar, MacConkey agar, and mannitol salt agar, and incubated again at 35-37 °C for 24 h. The suspected bacteria were identified on the basis of colony morphology, Gram staining, and biochemical tests. Antimicr …

Development of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program for Hematologic Malignancy Patients: A Delphi Study.

PurposeHematologic malignancies (HM) are a group of malignant clonal diseases that pose significant treatment challenges and adversely impact patient survival and quality of life. This study aimed to develop a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program specifically for HM patients and to refine it for application in China.Patients and methodsA research team comprised of nursing directors, psychology experts, and other professionals was established, and then a literature review was conducted to assemble information needed to develop the MBSR intervention protocol. Following this, a Delph

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… However, the food item “chocolate” in the mindful eating theme was replaced with “raisins” due to concerns raised by experts regarding the melting nature of chocolate and its inapplicability to all patients. … Find a comfortable sitting position and observe the chocolate’s packaging. As you hold it in your hand, notice the color and design of the packaging. Slowly unwrap the chocolate. Pay attention to any changes in your body as your appetite is aroused. What sensations do you experience? …

Uterine-sparing Laparoscopic Resection of Accessory Cavitated Uterine Masses.

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate surgical techniques utilized during uterine-sparing laparoscopic resections of accessory cavitated uterine m … ccessory cavity lined with endometrial epithelium (and corresponding glands and stroma) filled with chocolate-brown fluid. Adenomyosis must be absent. Although the origin of ACUMs is currently unknown, the most common presentation is a 2-4 cm lateral uterine wall mass at the level of the insertion of the round ligament. Hence it has been hypothesized that g …

[Consensus document on healthy lifestyles].

Proteins are a group of macronutrients that are vital to our lives, as they perform various functions, including structural, defensive and c … stroke, compared to not consuming it. To obtain this benefit, it should be consumed in the morning. Chocolate acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, improving endothelial function, blood pressure, lipid profile and platelet function. Consumed in excess, it can have negative effects on several levels, such as weight gain, stimulant effects and added s …

[Ultrasonography in acute pelvic pain].

Acute pelvic pain may be the manifestation of various gynecologic and non-gynecologic disorders from less alarming rupture of the follicular … some patients acute pelvic pain does occur. Most of these patients demonstrate an endometrioma or "chocolate" cyst containing diffuse carpet-like echoes. Sometimes, solid components may indicate even ovarian malignancy, but if color Doppler ultrasound is applied it is less likely to obtain false positive results. One should be aware that pericystic and/or …

Tumor angiogenesis as a target for dietary cancer prevention.

Between 2000 and 2050, the number of new cancer patients diagnosed annually is expected to double, with an accompanying increase in treatment costs of more than $80 billion over just the next decade. Efficacious strategies for cancer prevention will therefore be vital for improving patients' quality of life and reducing healthcare costs. Judah Folkman first proposed antiangiogenesis as a strategy for preventing dormant microtumors from progressing to invasive cancer. Although antiangiogenic drugs are now available for many advanced malignancies (colorectal, lung, breast, kidney, liver, brain,

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… Proanthocyanidins constitute 60% of the polyphenol content in cacao, the source of chocolate [ 235 ]. … In studies of human volunteers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity is inhibited by 18% only three hours after a single intake of 75 grams of dark (72% cocoa) chocolate [ 240 ]. …

Chemosensory Changes from Cancer Treatment and Their Effects on Patients' Food Behavior: A Scoping Review.

Individuals undergoing treatment for cancer can experience changes in taste or smell that are often assumed to affect constructs related to food behavior, although this relationship is rarely measured directly. To ascertain the extent to which measured changes in taste and smell during and after cancer treatment affect food behavior, we conducted a scoping review and completed a comparative analysis for studies that met our criteria, which were: they directly measured cancer patients' (a) psychophysical response to taste and/or olfactory stimuli, and (b) food behavior (including food enjoyment

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… In another study, changes in bitter DT correlated with the avoidance of meat, chocolate, and tea [ 21 ]. … In a third study, changes in bitter DT correlated with the avoidance of meat, chocolate, and tea; however, the direction (i.e., increased or decreased bitter sensitivity) was not reported [ 23 ]. …