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Effects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper Virus
Bianca P. C. R. Santos,Jean G. F. Joaquim,Renata Navarro Cassu,José C. F. Pantoja,Stelio Pacca Loureiro Luna 사단법인약침학회 2022 Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies Vol.15 No.4
Background: Acupuncture (AP) has been empirically used to relieve post-canine distemper virus (CDV) infection neurological signs in veterinary clinics. Objectives: This clinical study aimed to investigate the effects of AP combined with electroacupuncture (EA) on neurological function in dogs infected by CDV. Methods: Twenty-four CDV-infected dogs with neurological sequelae were recruited to receive weekly AP/EA sections for 24 weeks. Neurological improvements were assessed before each AP/EA session using a modified scoring system. Data were analyzed using the McNemar test, Friedman test, Fisher's exact test, and Kaplan-Meier curves (p < 0.05). Results: Neurological scores improved from seven to 24 weeks after AP/EA treatment compared with pretreatment scores (p < 0.001). Significant improvements were recorded over time for functional limb recovery, cranial nerve deficits, mental status (p = 0.025 – 0.014), and urinary function (p < 0.001). Myoclonus was improved and entirely reversed in 75% and 25% of the dogs, respectively. At the end of treatment, the proportion of dogs with normal proprioception, posture, hopping (p < 0.001), and superficial pain sensation responses (p = 0.004) was greater than pretreatment values. Conclusion: AP/EA therapy promoted significant neurological recovery in CDV-infected dogs and may be considered within the chronic phase of the disease to improve motor and sensory rehabilitation. However, these results are preliminary and must be confirmed by further investigations.
F.J. Navarro,P. Partal,M. Garcıa-Morales,M.J. Martı´n-Alfonso,F. Martınez-Boza,C. Gallegos,J.C.M. Bordado,A.C. Diogo 한국공업화학회 2009 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.15 No.4
The main goal of this research was to compare the modification capability of two different types of bitumen modifiers: non-reactive plastomers and elastomers, and reactive polymers. The group of nonreactive polymers included a block copolymer (SBS), recycled thermoplastic polymers (EVA/LDPE blends), and crumb tire rubber, which were mixed at a processing temperature of 180 8C. In the second group, a reactive MDI–PEG prepolymer, a low processing temperature modifier (90 8C), was considered. The study was mainly focused on the characterization of the thermorheological behaviour of selected modified bitumen samples. In addition, the thermal behaviour (bymodulated DSC), andmorphology (by optical microscopy) of these modified bitumen samples were also evaluated. All of these bitumen modifiers significantly improve the thermomechanical properties of the resulting binder, especially at high in-service temperatures. However, whereas bitumen modified by non-reactive polymers undergo marked oxidation events due to the high processing temperature used (180℃), MDI–PEG modified bitumen does not experience this phenomenon because of the lower processing temperature involved (90℃). In general, non-reactive polymers should be added in much larger concentrations than the reactive polymer to obtain similar results, although the latter requires a further period of curing, at room temperature, to induce suitable modification. Finally, only MDI–PEG modified bitumen is stable when stored at high temperature (163℃), whereas all the non-reactive polymer-modified bitumen studied undergo either phase separation or particle precipitation.
Ronald A. Navarro,Annette L. Adams,Charles C. Lin,John Fleming,Ivan A. Garcia,Janet Lee,Mary Helen Black 대한정형외과학회 2020 Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery Vol.12 No.3
Background: To determine patient factors that lead to treatment of meniscal tears with osteoarthritis (OA) with knee arthroscopy (KA) or physical therapy only (PT-only); and to assess differences in clinical outcomes including the time to knee arthroplasty. Methods: Patients aged ≥ 45 years with OA at meniscal tear diagnosis were followed up from the date of surgery (KA) or first PT visit (PT-only) until partial/total knee replacement surgery, death, disenrollment, or end of study. Demographic and clinical characteristics were compared and used to derive propensity scores. A Cox proportional hazards model was used to estimate the risk of knee replacement surgery and greater healthcare utilization associated with KA vs. PT-only. Results: Among 7,026 patients (KA, 69%; PT-only, 31%), 27% had partial or total knee replacement surgery during follow-up. PT-only patients were older and more likely to be women and had more comorbidities. After accounting for differences between groups, the cumulative incidence of knee replacement was modestly but significantly higher for those who received KA than those who underwent PT-only (hazard ratio, 1.30; 95% confidence interval, 1.17–1.44; p < 0.001), although there was no significant difference in health service utilization, narcotic medication dispenses, or knee injections after initiating treatment. Conclusions: For patients with meniscal damage complicated by OA, those who underwent KA were 30% more likely to have partial or total knee replacement surgery at any given time than those who had PT alone.
Synthesis of highly carboxylated latex particles using a power feed process
R. Santilla´n,M. Corea,E. Nieves,C.P. Alejandre,C. Gomez-Yanez,J.M. del Rı´o,H. Dorantes-Rosales,M.E. Navarro-Clemente 한국공업화학회 2013 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.19 No.4
Two series of highly carboxylated latex particles were synthesized via a power feed process. The concentration carboxylic groups were varied inside the particles and a gradient in the concentration from the interior to the surface was created. The power feed process, proposed by Bassett et al., was used for the synthesis of the functionalized materials and a mathematical model was proposed for this process and theoretical predictions for the concentration of carboxylic groups inside the particles were corroborated with experimental results. A methodology based on thermodynamic formalism is proposed to study the response of these materials to ion exchange.
A non-dimensional theoretical approach to model high-velocity impact on thick woven plates
L. Alonso,D. Garcia-Gonzalez,C. Navarro,S.K. García-Castillo 국제구조공학회 2021 Steel and Composite Structures, An International J Vol.38 No.6
A theoretical energy-based model to capture the mechanical response of thick woven composite laminates, which are used in such applications as maritime or aerospace, to high-velocity impact was developed. The dependences of the impact phenomenon on material and geometrical parameters were analysed making use of the Vaschy-Buckingham Theorem to provide a non-dimensional framework. The model was divided in three different stages splitting the physical interpretation of the perforation process: a first where different dissipative mechanisms such as compression or shear plugging were considered, a second where a transference of linear momentum was assumed and a third where only friction took place. The model was validated against experimental data along with a 3D finite element model. The numerical simulations were used to validate some of the new hypotheses assumed in the theoretical model to provide a more accurate explanation of the phenomena taking place during a high-velocity impact.
Analytical model for transfer length prediction of 13 mm prestressing strand
Marti-Vargas, J.R.,Arbelaez, C.A.,Serna-Ros, P.,Navarro-Gregori, J.,Pallares-Rubio, L. Techno-Press 2007 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.26 No.2
An experimental investigation to determine the transfer length of a seven-wire prestressing strand in different concretes is presented in this paper. A testing technique based on the analysis of bond behaviour by means of measuring the force supported by the prestressing strand on a series of specimens with different embedment lengths has been used. An analytical bond model to calculate the transfer length from an inelastic bond stress distribution along the transfer length has been obtained. A relationship between the plastic bond stress for transfer length and the concrete compressive strength at the time of prestress transfer has been found. An equation to predict the average and both the lower bound and the upper bound values of transfer length is proposed. The experimental results have not only been compared with the theoretical prediction from proposed equations in the literature, but also with experimental results obtained by several researchers.
Genetic Characterization of BADH2 in Philippine Aromatic Rice Cultivars
( Dindo A. Tabanao ),( Rafael B. Navarro ),( Reneth A. Millas ),( Marjohn C. Niño ) 한국육종학회 2021 Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Vol.9 No.3
Fragrance is considered one of the most highly valued grain quality traits in rice, yet its genetic basis among Philippine cultivars, especially traditional accessions, is unknown. This study characterized the fragrance gene Betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase isoform 2 (BADH2) in selected Philippine aromatic rice cultivars at the DNA, transcript, and phenotypic level. DNA fragment length analysis showed that eight out of 18 cultivars were positive for badh2.1, an allele responsible for the accumulation of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP), the marker compound for fragrance in rice. DNA sequence alignment of nine cultivars confirmed the absence of 8 base pairs (bp) and three single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) in exon 7 in Dinorado White, Saigorot, and Salanay, while revealing several other nucleotide variations in other coding regions and immediate upstream region of the gene. The BADH2 gene expression profile showed that aromatic cultivars have varying lower amounts of the BADH2 mRNA than the non-aromatic cultivars. Results in 2AP analysis showed significant discrepancies in 2AP levels among cultivars during wet and dry season, which may be due to some possible factors such as sequence variation in the coding regions of BADH2, affecting gene expression, and environmental factors such as exposure to stress or postharvest processes. Overall, results have shown that aroma production among the Philippine aromatic cultivars was not due to just one genetic mechanism. Further investigation regarding analysis at the protein level, characterization of regulatory mechanisms in gene expression, and finding new genes that may be involved in the production of aroma must be pursued.
New bioactive aromatic compounds from Vismia guianensis
Seo, Eun-Kyoung,Wani, Mansukh C.,Wall, Monroe E.,Navarro, Hernan,Mukherjee, Rabindranath,Farnsworth, Norman R.,Kinghorn, A. Douglas 梨花女子大學校 藥學硏究所 2000 藥學硏究論文集 Vol.- No.9
Five benzophenones, vismiaguianones A-E, and two benzocoumarins, vismiaguianins A and B were isolated from the CHCl_3 extract of the roots of Vismia guianensis by bioassay-directcd fractionation using the DNA strand-scission assay and KB cell line. Of the isolates obtained, vismiaguianone B exhibited DNA strand-scission activity, whereas vismiaguianones D and E and vismiaguianin A were found to be significantly cytotoxic.
M.A. Izquierdo,F.J. Navarro,F.J. Martınez-Boza,C. Gallegos 한국공업화학회 2013 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.19 No.2
Dimensionally stable bituminous foams were prepared by using 4,40-diphenylmethane diisocyanate/polypropylene glycol (MDI–PPG) quasi-prepolymers, with different molecular weights. From the results obtained, it may be concluded that, after foam formation, the rheological properties are remarkably affected, especially at high temperatures. Paradoxically, the greater the molecular weight of MDI–PPG,the lower the values of viscosities at 60 8C, and the linear viscoelasticity functions of the resulting foams. This result seems to be related to the improved ability of small MDI–PPG molecules to interact strongly with polar bitumen compounds, leading to the formation of larger molecular-sized compounds.