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Acrylates are a well-known cause of occupational contact dermatitis due to its widespread use in several settings such as dentistry, orthopaedic surgery, graphic industry and cosmetics. We describe the case of a manicurist who developed occupational rhinitis and allergic contact dermatitis induced by the application of acrylic-sculptured nails.
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Twenty-five dairy heifers, 11 repeat breeder and 14 virgin heifers, were used. Blood samples were taken twice a day (9 a.m. and 3 p.m.) from day of A.I. to 7 days later when embryo collection was made. One series of blood samples were taken from 16 heifers and two and three, respectively, from 6 and 3 heifers. Analysis of progesterone was performed by radioimmunoassay. The embryos were classified in 3 groups: normal blastocysts, morphological deviators, and degenerated embryos. Analysis of variance and a discriminant analysis was performed. The discriminant analysis was made to predict embryonic morphology, using daily progesterone values as predictors. No significant relationship between embryonic morphology and progesterone levels was found. The discriminant analysis showed that 64.9 % of progesterone curves were correctly classified, with individual groups ranging from 50 % (degenerated) to 76.5 % (normal embryos). It was concluded that abnormal embryonic development occurs with normal lateal function and that normal bovine embryo does not exhibit luteotrophic activity 7 days after mating.
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The morpholoqical appearance of 40 bovine blastocysts. collected from single ovulating heifers 7 days after oestrus was evaluated with the aid of a phase contrast inverted microscope. Out of 40 blastocysts, 17 were classified normal (N), 14 in the process of degeneration (IPD) and 9 degenerated (D). There was no difference in the mean diameters of the three groups of blastocysts, whereas the mean diameters of cell mass was bigger in N than IPD and D blastocysts. This difference was highly significant (P<.005). The mean number of cells was greater in normal than in abnormal (99 vs 58). This difference was highly significant (P<.005). The results reported here indicate that the criteria used for classification of the morphological appearance of the 7 day old bovine blastocyst reflected the degree of cellular organization and the number of cells.
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The early development of embryos collected from repeat breeder heifers after slaughter was studied using different methods; morphological appearance, number of cells and features in semithin sections of Epon embedded material. Embryos collected from virgin heifers were used as controls. The incidence of abnormal embryos was higher in the repeat breeder than in the virgin heifers. The abnormalities were mainly confined to cell organization. They could be seen already during the oviductal transit of the ova.
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BACKGROUND: To determine the management of acute bronchial asthma in an adult emergency department. METHODS: A retrospective medical audit of 46 consecutive adult patients with acute asthma exacerbations was performed. We collected information from 48 episodes of acute asthma over a 5-month period. Using classical audit methodology, four indicators were examined: severity evaluation, diagnostic tests, specific treatment, and discharge treatment plans. RESULTS: The least recorded severity indicators were respiratory rate (27 %), heart rate (50 %) and peak expiratory flow (20 %). Heart and respiratory auscultation were recorded in all patients and oxygen saturation was recorded in 93 %. Laboratory blood test and chest radiograph were performed in all patients. Arterial blood gas was tested in 57 %, electrocardiography in 17 %, and coagulation in 39 %. No treatment was provided in 12 % of patients. Bronchodilator medications were administered in all treated patients and oxygen was prescribed in 60 %. Systemic corticosteroids (methylprednisolone or hydrocortisone) were administered in 80 % of treated patients. Seventeen percent of patients were discharged from hospital with no change to their usual treatment. CONCLUSIONS: The following weak points were identified: 1) Severity assessment is inadequate, 2) use of diagnostic tests is excessive, 3) patients discharged to home with no treatment plan. Opportunities for improvement consisted of: 1) greater availability of peak expiratory flow meters, 2) individualized use of diagnostic tests, and 3) management protocols.