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M P Shah

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PubMed2002

Infra-red spectroscopic analyses of banana waste degraded by oyster mushroom.

Carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen analyses of banana leaf and pseudostem biomass revealed their potentiality as substrates for microorganisms. Infra-red (IR) spectra of both biomass show presence of cellulose, xylan and lignin. IR spectra of leaf and pseudostem biomass degraded in solid state fermentation (SSF) by two Pleurotus species (P. sajor-caju and P. ostreatus) for 40 days showed the utilization of cellulose, xylan and lignin by these microbes. Dynamics of various lignocellulolytic enzymes of Pleurotus species and analyses of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen contents of degraded biomass supported the same. Both the Pleurotus species exhibited lignin consumption ability on both the substrates.

Basidiomycota↗
PubMed2000

Assessment of thyroid function in pesticide formulators.

Thirty male pesticide formulators exposed to the dust and liquid formulation of endosulfan, quinalphos, chlorpyriphos, monocrotophos, lindane, parathion, phorate, and fenvalerate and 20 comparable control subjects from the same area of study were examined for the evaluation of thyroid function tests. The level of TSH was elevated (about 28%) in pesticide formulators as compared to a control group, but the increase was statistically insignificant. Based on the individual TSH measurement, 3 of 30 formulators had isolated elevated levels of TSH and seem to have acquired sub-clinical hypothyroidism; five had TSH values slightly elevated to the upper boarder line (4.03 muIU/ml); and the majority of formulators (N= 22) had TSH values in the normal range varying from 1.29 to 3.9 muIU/ml. Total T3 was suppressed significantly (P< 0.01) in formulators, while marginal decrease (about 7%) was noticed in T4 level. This study indicated thyroid function impairment in few pesticide formulators.

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PubMed1999

The independent effects of left ventricular ejection fraction on short-term outcomes and resource utilization following hospitalization for heart failure.

BACKGROUND: While depressed left ventricular ejection fraction is clearly associated with poor long-term outcome in heart failure (HF), the effect of ejection fraction on short-term outcomes and resource utilization following hospitalization for HF remains unclear. HYPOTHESIS: We evaluated the independent effect of depressed ejection fraction (< or = 40%) on short-term outcomes and resource utilization following hospitalization for HF. METHODS: The study population included 443 consecutive patients hospitalized for DRG 127 (HF and shock) with known ejection fraction. For each patient, we assessed the hospitalization cost (1995 US$), length of stay, in-hospital mortality, 30-day mortality, and 30-day readmission rates. RESULTS: Despite similar disease severity at admission, patients with ejection fraction < or = 40% (Group 1) had longer length of stay (4.0 vs. 3.7 days; p = 0.03), a tendency toward higher hospitalization cost ($3,054 vs. $2,770; p = 0.08), more readmissions for any cause (0.4 vs. 0.3; p = 0.05) and for HF (0.2 vs. 0.1; p = 0.01), but similar in-hospital (2.5 vs. 2.6%) and 30-day mortality (4.0 vs. 4.6%) compared with patients with ejection fraction > 40% (Group 2). In multivariate analyses, Group 1 patients were more likely to have higher than median hospitalization cost [odds ratio (OR) = 1.98; 95% confidence intervals (CI) = 1.02-3.91] and longer than median hospital stay (OR = 1.68; CI = 1.08-3.91); they were also more likely to be readmitted for any cause (OR = 2.07; CI = 1.15-3.78) or for HF (OR = 5.71; CI = 1.64-21.94), and they tended to have a higher 30-day incidence of death or readmission (OR = 1.65; CI = 0.96-2.84). CONCLUSIONS: Depressed left ventricular ejection fraction is associated with higher resource utilization and readmission rates following hospitalization for HF. Greater focus on patients with depressed ejection fraction may increase cost savings from HF disease management programs.

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PubMed1988

Levels of organochlorine pesticides in human milk in Ahmedabad, India.

Concentrations of organochlorine compounds, i.e., alpha HCH, gamma HCH, beta HCH, p,p'-DDE, p,p'-DDT, o,p'-DDT, p,p'-DDD and PCBs were determined in 50 human milk samples collected in Ahmedabad, India during 1981-1982. The mothers' ages ranged from 18 to 30 years (mean 24 years), and they were nursing their first or second child. All 50 samples contained alpha-HCH, gamma HCH, beta HCH, p,p'-DDE, and p,p'-DDT in a concentration of 17.51, 1.62, 205.48, 244.71, and 53.43, respectively (median micrograms/kg: whole-milk basis). o,p'-DDT was found in 48 samples whereas p,p'-DDD was detected in 44 samples. The concentration of o,p'-DDT and p,p'-DDD was 53.43 and 5.13 micrograms/kg (median), expressed on a whole-milk basis. PCBs were absent in all samples.

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PubMed1988

Levels of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane and hexachlorocyclohexane in human adipose tissue of the Indian population.

Concentrations of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) were determined in 313 human omental fat samples collected from subjects from all five zones of India during 1977-1980. The median concentration of 2,2-bis-(p-chlorophenyl)-1,1-dichloroethylene (p,p'-DDE), total DDT, beta HCH, and total HCH were 3.4, 6.0, 1.3, and 1.9 mg/kg, respectively. The calculated national mean levels for DDT and HCH were 11.1 and 3.5 mg/kg, respectively. Although the values of DDT and HCH were not as high as those reported earlier, there is still a need for close monitoring of the bioaccumulation of these chemical residues in the Indian population.

Adipose Tissue↗
PubMed1984

Juvenile discitis.

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Anti-Bacterial Agents↗
PubMed1979

A monitoring study of workers handling pesticides in warehouses and godowns.

Monitoring observations made on 60 operators involved in pesticide application work in godowns and warehouses and 60 matched control workers are reported. Occupational exposure history and medical history are noted. Biochemical investigations, plasma and RBC cholinesterase estimations are included along with medical examination of the workers. Workers were found to be mostly exposed to Celphos, DDVP, Malathion, Pyrethrum, etc, and the use of protective devices were very limited. Cases of significant reduction in plasma and RBC cholinesterase activity were found. Frequency of symptoms like dizziness, headache, lachrymation, burning sensation in eyes, nausea and anorexia, etc, were much more in the exposed workers. No cases of clinical poisoning attributable to occupational exposure to pesticides were reported by the workers.

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PubMed1975

Toxicological effects of intravenous administration of pyridine in anaesthetized dogs.

In 17 anaesthetized dogs effects on blood pressure, respiration and biochemical changes in blood, i.e. serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), alkaline phosphatase (Alk.Pase), and urea, after intravenous administration of pyridine at various dose levels of 88 to 880 mg/kg body weight (LD5 to LD50) are reported. Commonly observed toxicity signs and symptoms are due to action of pyridine on the nervous system. There is no direct evidence of lowering of blood pressure. Lowering of blood pressure is noticed only at lethal doses and is accompanied by marked tachycardia. Death is due to respiratory failure. The significant biochemical changes are increase in SGOT and blood urea (p less than 0.01) and decrease in serum Alk,Pase (p less than 0.01).

Alkaline Phosphatase↗
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Changes in serum hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) residues in malaria spraymen after short-term occupational exposure.

The use of organochlorine insecticides for public health programs is indisputably necessary in developing countries. Thus, there is a need to evaluate human response to these chemicals under local field conditions. The effects of a short-term, 16-wk exposure to hexachlorocyclohexane has been evaluated and compared in malaria spraymen with and without any previous occupational exposure to this insecticide by measuring the pre- and post-exposure serum hexachlorocyclohexane concentration. A significant increase in original serum hexachlorocyclohexane concentration. A significant increase in original serum hexachlorocyclohexane concentration was observed in subjects on their first occupational exposure (5X), compared to those with previous exposure (3X). All workers reached approximately the same serum levels within 16 wk, regardless of their history of previous exposure.

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