Analysis of thrombus risk factors for routine blood test indicators in outpatients during the large-scale SARS-CoV-2 outbreak period / 中国热带医学

@#Abstract: Objective To investigate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection on the risk of thrombosis in COVID-19 outpatient patients with mild and regular symptoms. Methods Outpatient patients during the SARS-CoV-2 large-scale infection period after the policy adjustment for COVID-19 in Beijing in 2022 were selected as the observation group, and the dynamic zero-clearing period before the policy adjustment and outpatient patients during the 2022/2021/2020 period were taken as the three control groups. The patients with physiological factors that may increase the risk of coagulation, such as thrombotic diseases, malignant tumors, female pregnancy and other physiological factors, were excluded. Pediatric patients under 14 years old were also excluded. Age was expressed as median (interquartile). The changes in blood routine, fibrin/fibrinogen degradation products, and D-Dimer in Beijing outpatient patients were studied with statistical method and data analysis techniques. Results Compared with the control groups, the observation group showed a statistically significant decrease in red blood cells (RBC), hemoglobin (Hb), and hematocrit (HCT) levels, and an increase in monocytes (MONO) and platelet (PLT) counts, all showed statistically significant differences (P<0.0001). The proportion of fibrinogen degradation product (FDP) and D-Dimer of observation group exceeding the range increased significantly. Compared with the three control groups, the number of outpatient fibrinogen degradation products (FDP) in the observation group of patients aged 50 years and verage number of patients under 50 years old in the observation group with D-Dimer exceeding the threshold increased by more than 48.98%, and the monthly average number of patients with D-Dimer exceeding the threshold in patients aged 50 or older increased by 346%-998%. Conclusions The results of this study suggest that outpatient patients with mild or regular SARS-CoV-2 infection are also at risk for thrombotic events, and monitoring blood coagulation indicators such as D-dimer is recommended to avoid the sudden onset of thrombosis-related fatal complications .

Influence of the Consumption of Four Diets on the Biological Blood Parameters of Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica) Farmed in Côte D’ivoire

To ensure that newly formulated food (A1, A2 and A3) based on local products and commercial love (AT), fed to quail reared in captivity for 9 weeks, did not affect their health biologicaly, biochemical blood analysis were carried out on them at the end of the experiment. The results obtained show that the quails fed with A3 and AT foods have the highest respective crude protein levels (55.67 ± 1.70 and 55 ± 0.82 g/l). In addition, the blood Ca/P ratio which represents the index of a good metabolism of these electrolytes, between 1 and 2, is in accordance with the recommendations in force. In addition, the average urea and creatinine levels of all the quails studied are identical to those of the control quails. Similarly, in quail fed with commercial food AT, uricemia is the highest (66 ± 0.82 mg/l) in this study. Quails fed with commercial food AT have the highest cholesterol level (2.24 ± 0.04 g/l). However, quails fed with feed A3 are those with the lowest level of triglycerides (6.80 ± 0.02 g/l). Thus, consumption of the newly formulated feeds A1, A2 and A3 by quails did not affect their renal, hepatic, pancreatic and heart health like that of quails fed the commercial feed AT.

The effects of aerobic exercise on biochemical parameters in individuals with CKD on hemodialysis: A longitudinal study / Os efeitos do exercício aeróbico sobre os parâmetros bioquímicos em indivíduos com DRC em hemodiálise: Um estudo longitudinal

BACKGROUNG: Chronic kidney disease is directly related to cardiovascular disorders. Guided physical exercises significantly improve the adverse effects of dialytic treatmentOBJECTIVE: To analyze changes in biochemical parameters of subjects with chronic kidney disease undergoing moderate exercise during hemodialysisMETHODS: This is an experimental study composed of 54 subjects submitted to hemodialysis, split into a control group and a group with intervention. The experimental group underwent three weekly sessions of aerobic exercise, performed during hemodialysis sessions, with a duration of 30 minutes, for 12 weeks. The blood parameters of both groups were comparedRESULTS: Statistically significant differences were observed between pre (p=0.001) and post-exercise protocol for urea (p=0.006), calcium (p=0.001), alanine aminotransferase (p=0.020) and sodium (p=<0.001). In the control group, we observed significant differences for the calcium variable (p<0.001), alanine aminotransferase (p=0.024), hematocrit (p=0.015), calcium vs phosphorus (p=0.018), and sodium (p=0.023), before and after the periodCONCLUSION: Aerobic training during hemodialysis was able to maintain blood level stability in patients with chronic kidney disease, both during and at the end of the protocol, even considering increased blood flow. This trial is registered in the Brazilian registry of clinical Trials - number RBR-7354r6. : July 5, 2018 at 12:59 PM. : July 24, 2018 at 10:24 AM. Identification of the test - UTN Number: U1111-1216-8272

INTRODUÇÃO: A doença renal crônica está diretamente relacionada a distúrbios cardiovasculares. Exercícios físicos guiados melhoram significativamente os efeitos adversos do tratamento dialíticoOBJETIVO: Analisar as alterações nos parâmetros bioquímicos de indivíduos com doença renal crônica submetidos a exercícios moderados durante a hemodiáliseMÉTODO: Este é um estudo experimental composto por 54 indivíduos submetidos à hemodiálise, divididos em um grupo controle e um grupo com intervenção. O grupo experimental passou por três sessões semanais de exercício aeróbico, realizadas durante as sessões de hemodiálise, com duração de 30 minutos, por 12 semanas. Os parâmetros sanguíneos de ambos os grupos foram comparadosRESULTADOS: Diferenças estatisticamente significativas foram observadas entre o protocolo pré (p=0,001) e pós-exercício para urea (p=0,006), cálcio (p=0,001), alanina aminotransferase (p=0,020) e sódio (p=&0.001). No grupo controle, observamos diferenças significativas para a variável cálcio (p<0.001), alanina aminotransferase (p=0,024), hematócrito (p=0,015), cálcio vs fósforo (p=0,018) e sódio (p=0,023), antes e depois do períodoCONCLUSÃO: O treinamento aeróbico durante a hemodiálise foi capaz de manter a estabilidade do nível sanguíneo em pacientes com doença renal crônica, tanto durante quanto no final do protocolo, considerando mesmo o aumento do fluxo sanguíneo. Este ensaio está registrado no registro brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos - número RBR-7354r6. Data de inscrição: 5 de julho de 2018 às 12h59. : 24 de julho de 2018 às 10h24. Identificação do teste - UTN Número: U1111-1216-8272

Modified hematological sepsis score: an easy and cost effective measure to combat neonatal septicemia

Background: Early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis continues to be a problem because of subtle and non-specific clinical features. Blood culture is the gold standard, but it takes several days and is expensive. The hematological scoring system (HSS) consisting of different blood parameters could be an effective and simple method to help diagnose and treat neonatal sepsis. Aim of the present study was undertaken to highlight the importance of HSS in the early diagnosis and evaluation of neonatal septicaemia.Methods: This was a prospective study done in a peripheral hospital in Kerala. The inclusion criteria involved all inborn babies above 34weeks gestation. Exclusion criteria involved babies with congenital anomalies, congenital heart diseases, pathological jaundice, birth weight less than 2kg and babies requiring NICU admission, 550 babies were included in the study. Cord CRP and 48 hours CRP was taken. At 48 hours, blood samples were also taken for Total count (TC), Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC), Platelet count, and peripheral smear. Blood culture was taken for babies suspected to have sepsis and started on antibiotics. The screening parameters were assessed for individual performance and in combination.Results: Individually, though parameters like TC, ANC, 48 hrs CRP and platelet count had excellent sensitivity (100%) and NPV (100%), their specificity was low 65%-82%. Degenerative changes showed sensitivity 94.1%, specificity 91% and NPV 99.8%. HSS score >5 and >6 had better specificity and NPV.Conclusions: HSS scoring can be used to safely exclude neonatal sepsis, thus avoiding unnecessary antibiotic exposure in newborns and undue worry for parents.

Effects of Repeated Administration of Extracts from Arachis hypogaea Hulls on Blood Parameters and Histological Organization of Heart, Liver and Kidneys of Rats

Place and Duration: Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacodynamics, Faculty of Biosciences, University Félix Houphouët - Boigny, from March to June 2018. Methodology: Serial extraction was done using methanol and water as solvents. The study was evaluated by orally daily doses of extracts 300, 600 and 1200 mg/kg. The treatment for 28 days concerned seven groups of animals, the control group and six treated groups. Each group included six animals, 3 males and 3 females. Animals of control group didn’t have any treatment. Animals were observed for general behavioural and signs of abnormalities during the experiment. After all treatments, blood was collected for haematologi cal and biochemical analysis. Liver, kidney, and heart were removed, weighed for histological study. Results: The results showed that, there were not any significant (p ?0.05) changes in both the absolute and relative organ weights between the control and the test groups. Biochemical parameters were statistically equal in all groups. In addition, both extracts did not induce any significant effect on RBC and indices relating to it (HGB, PCV, MCV, MCH and MCHC) throughout the experimental period. But, there was a decrease ( 16.33±1.68) on WBC with methanolic extract compared to control ( 13.79±2.73 ). Histological exam ination of the liver, kidneys, and the heart showed normal organisation and structure of heart, kidneys and liver. Conclusion: It appears that the methanolic and aqueous extracts of hull of Arachis hypogaea did not produce any toxicity in oral subacute toxicity study. However, further studies are needed to confirm long term toxicities.

Comparación de parámetros hematológicos y morfología celular en muestras de sangre con EDTA K2 y EDTA K3 / Comparison of hematological parameters and cellular morphology in blood samples with EDTA K2 and EDTA K3

El EDTA es el anticoagulante de elección en los laboratorios de hematología para la conservación de la muestra de sangre total. Existen dos tipos, EDTA K2 y EDTA K3, y su diferencia radica en la cantidad de moléculas de potasio. Algunas guías sugieren que hay diferencias entre el anticoagulante EDTA K2 y el K3 para el proceso del hemograma; sin embargo, con las nuevas presentaciones de los tubos que traen las casas comerciales, no se tiene claro si en realidad aún hay diferencia entre los dos anticoagulantes, y si esto puede alterar el resultado del hemograma, tanto en el resultado cuantitativo, como en el cualitativo. Objetivo. Comparar los recuentos leucocitarios, la hemoglobina, el hematocrito, el volumen corpuscular medio, las plaquetas y la morfología celular en muestras de sangre periférica con EDTA K2 y EDTA K3, en diferentes tiempos (0, 1 y 2 horas). Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio cuasi-experimental, multivariado, multifactorial, que tiene como unidad de análisis la sangre anticoagulada con EDTA K2 y EDTA K3, extraída de 53 individuos a través de un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Resultados. Al comparar los resultados del estudio morfológico por medio del extendido de sangre periférica y los datos cuantitativos del hemograma, se encontró que no hay diferencias estadísticamente significativas usando EDTA K2 o K3. Conclusión. Se evidenció que el uso del EDTA K2 o EDTA K3 como anticoagulante de elección, procesando las muestras en un tiempo adecuado después de su recolección, no afecta los parámetros cuantitativos del hemograma automatizado ni los morfológicos.

EDTA is the anticoagulant of choice in hematology laboratories for the conservation of whole blood samples. There are two types, K2 EDTA and K3 EDTA, and their difference lies in the amount of potassium molecules. Some guidelines suggest that there are differences between K2 and K3 EDTA for the blood analysis process. However, with the new collection tubes offered by the commercial suppliers, it is not clear if in fact there is a difference between the two anticoagulants that would result in changes in blood parameters and cell morphology. Objective. To compare leukocyte counts, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, platelets and cell morphology in peripheral blood samples collected with K2 EDTA and K3 EDTA, at different times (0, 1 and 2 hours). Materials and methods. A quasi-experimental, multivariate, multifactorial study was carried out, with anticoagulated blood as the unit of analysis, either with K2 EDTA or K3 EDTA, extracted from 53 subjects through a non-probabilistic sampling for convenience. Results. There was no statistically significant difference when comparing results of the peripheral blood smear and the quantitative hematological parameters using K2 or K3 EDTA. Conclusion. The use of either K2 EDTA or K3 EDTA as the anticoagulant of choice, when processing samples within a suitable time after their collection, proved equally satisfactory for both quantitative and morphological parameters

Blood Cell Profiling of Malaria Patients Attending Gaya General Hospital, Kano State, Northern Nigeria

Background:Changes in blood cell profile were common findings in malaria. In the rural community of Kano State, Nigeria, information on haematological changes in human malaria was scanty in spite of their role in the pathophysiology of malaria. This cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine blood cell profiles in malaria patients attending a rural hospital in malaria-endemic region.Methods:Blood samples (3ml each) were collected in EDTA-containers from 150 randomly selected outpatients attending Gaya General Hospital, screened for malaria using RDT kit (CareStart Malaria HRP 2, Access Bio Inc., USA) based on Histidine-rich protein 2 (PfHRP-2), and blood cell profiles determined using automated Sysmex haematologic analyser. Data on socio-demographics and medical history related to the study objectives, such as taking antimalarial regimen and/or haematinic, and direct involvement in blood transfusion, were obtained by questionnaire administration supplemented with oral interview Findings:The study revealed amalaria prevalence of 67.33%, with highest in 11-20years (80.95%) and lowest (55.00%) in 1-10years age-groups; slightly higher in females (68.25%) than in males (66.67%) without significant difference (P<0.05). For blood parameters, malaria positive patients have a significantly lower mean PCV of 32.2% as compared to 38.18% obtained for malaria negative patients (P<0.05). The mean Hb was 10.76±2.27g/dL and 12.65±2.38g/dL (P<0.05), while WBC revealed 6.91×109/L and 6.56×109/L in malaria positive and negative patients, respectively. Platelet counts recorded 179.24×109/L and 230.47×109/L (P<0.05). Socio-demographic factors such as level of education, occupation and marital status did not significantly influence malaria prevalence. Interpretation:Low PCV and Hb in malaria patients indicate mild anaemia due to malaria-related haemolysis. The occurrence of thrombocytopenia may be due to other underlying pathology as further studies with larger sample size are needed to ascertain the cause of low platelet counts in malaria patients in the study area

Correlation between Change of Routine Blood Parameters and Prognosis of SSHL Patients / 听力学及言语疾病杂志

Objective To investigate the correlation between the mean platelet volume (MPV) ,neutrophil-to -lymphocyte(NLR) and the severity as well as prognosis of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) patients . Methods A retrospective cohort study involved 172 patients with SSHL from January 2012 to May 2015 .The distri-bution characteristics of routine blood (white blood cells ,neutrophil ,lymphocyte ,MPV ,NLR) in different audio-metric curves (hearing loss at low frequencies ,flat type ,high frequencies ,and total deafness) and prognosis of re-covery (complete ,partial ,slight ,and no recovery )were analyzed by SPSS 19 .0 analysis chi square test ,and the prognosis was estimated by using the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) .Results MPV and NLR levels in the severe and profound hearing loss group were significantly higher than that in different audiometric curves (P<0 .01 and P<0 .01) .MPV and NLR level in the partial recovery group and the no recovery group were signifi-cantly higher than that in the complete recovery group (P<0 .01 and P<0 .01) .The value of the MPV and NLR showed negative correlation with the prognosis (hearing recovery ) ,and the lymphocyte was positive with the prog-nosis .The sensitivity and specificity of MPV and NLR count 24 hours after admission predicting the prognosis of hearing recovery were 66 .2％ and 85 .5％ ,58 .4％ and 86 .7％ ,respectively .Conclusion The changes of MPV and NLR in SSHL patients are related to the severity of hearing loss ,and NLR count at 24 hours after admission may play an important role in prognosis of this disease .

Hematological profile of captive bearded capuchin monkeys (Sapajus libidinosus) from Northeastern Brazil / Perfil hematológico de macacos-prego (Sapajus libidinosus) do nordeste do Brasil

ABSTRACT: Bearded Capuchin or Black-striped Capuchin monkeys (Sapajus lidibinosus) are New World robust capuchin monkeys widely used in medical research. Few data are available concerning hematological reference values for these species, with no studies available from the Northeast region in Brazil. The aim of this study was to determine the hematological reference values for healthy bearded capuchin monkeys and to analyze the influence of sex and age factors. Blood samples were collected from 50 healthy bearded capuchin monkeys housed in captivity. These were analysed for total erythrocyte, hemoglobin, leukocyte and platelet count, packed cell volume (PCV), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC). When considering the age factor, significant differences were reported for total erythrocyte count, PCV, hemoglobin, total leucocytes, band neutrophils, eosinophils and lymphocytes (higher in juveniles). Significant sex-associated differences were noted for total erythrocyte count, PCV, hemoglobin (higher in males) and number of lymphocytes (higher in females).We have reported for the first time the hematological profile of bearded capuchin monkeys in captivity in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. These results can contribute for a better understanding of the normal physiology of capuchin monkeys, while demonstrating that factors such as sex and age influence hematological parameters should be taken into consideration in the hematological evaluation of this species.

RESUMO: Os macacos-prego (Sapajus lidibinosus) são macacos capuchinhos robustos do Novo Mundo amplamente utilizados na pesquisa médica. Poucos dados estão disponíveis sobre valores de referência hematológicos para essas espécies, e não há estudos na região Nordeste no Brasil. O nosso objetivo foi determinar os valores de referência hematológicos para macacos-prego saudáveis e analisar a influência de fatores como o sexo e a idade. Foram coletadas amostras de sangue de 50 macacos-prego saudáveis alojados em cativeiro. Determinaram-se as contagens de eritrócitos, hemoglobina, leucócitos e plaquetas, hematócrito, volume corpuscular médio (MCV), hemoglobina corpuscular média (MCH) e concentração média de hemoglobina corpuscular (MCHC). Foram encontradas diferenças significativas relacionadas à idade para a contagem total de eritrócitos, hematócrito, hemoglobina, leucócitos totais, neutrófilos em banda, eosinófilos e linfócitos (maior em juvenis). Diferenças significativas associadas ao sexo foram observadas para a contagem total de eritrócitos, hematócrito, hemoglobina (maior nos machos) e número de linfócitos (maior nas fêmeas). Relatamos o primeiro perfil hematológico de macacos-prego alojados em cativeiro no estado da Paraíba, Brasil. Estes resultados contribuem para uma melhor compreensão da normal fisiologia dos macacos-prego e demonstram que fatores como sexo e a idade têm influência e devem ser considerados na sua avaliação hematológica.

Effect of different periods of pre-slaughter stress on the quality of the Nile tilapia meat

Abstract The study was carried out with the objective of evaluating the influence of pre-slaughter stress on meat quality of Nile tilapia (O. niloticus) for 10 days of storage in ice. 75 whole fish were used eviscerated, with average weight and length of 825.75 ± 101.59 g and 28.25 ± 0.81 cm, respectively. The treatments consisted of time in which the animals underwent pre-slaughter hypoxia, being 0, 3 and 6 minutes. Rigor mortis and muscle pH were assessed besides the application of the Quality Index Method and analysis of total protein and blood glucose. Rigor mortis did not differ among treatments during the storage period, and after three hours all animals were in rigor stage. The muscle pH values varied widely during the study period, observing higher values on the third day of storage. Sensory analysis showed that after 10 days the tilapia from the different treatments did not differ in the evaluated quality parameters similarly, there was no difference regarding the evaluated blood biochemical parameters Thus, hypoxia of 6 minutes pre-slaughter does not influence the rigor mortis, muscle pH, qualitative perception of the meat quality, total protein and blood glucose of Nile tilapia.

Anesthetic induction and recovery time of Centropomus parallelus exposed to the essential oil of Aloysia triphylla / Indução e recuperação anestésica de Centropomus parallelus expostos ao óleo essencial de Aloysia triphylla

ABSTRACT: This study analyzed the effectiveness of the essential oil of Aloysia triphylla (EOA) as an anesthetic and stress reducing agent in the transport of fat snook ( Centropomus parallelus ). Juveniles were exposed to different concentrations of EOA (seawater-adapted: 25-300μL L-1; freshwater-adapted: 200μL L-1) to identify the anesthetic induction and recovery times. In an additional experiment, seawater-adapted fat snook were transported in plastic bags with 10 or 20μL L-1 EOA for 6 or 24h. The increased concentration of EOA proportionally decreased the time required for anesthesia induction. Mortality was 30 and 70% in fat snook transported with 10 and 20µL L-1, respectively, 24h after transport. The addition of 20µL L-1 EOA significantly reduced plasma cortisol levels during transport compared to the control group, but increased blood glucose levels after 6 and 12h of transport. The EOA reduced total ammonia and dissolved oxygen levels at the end of transport compared to control fish. The EOA is recommended for sedation (25-50µL L-1) and anesthesia (100-300µL L-1) but not for transport of fat snook because it increased mortality.

RESUMO: Este estudo verificou a eficácia do óleo essencial de Aloysia triphylla (OEA) como um anestésico e redutor de estresse no transporte de robalo-pevas ( Centropomus parallelus ). Os juvenis foram expostos a diferentes concentrações de OEA (adaptados à água do mar: 25-300µL L-1; adaptados à água doce: 200µL L-1) para identificar os tempos de indução e recuperação da anestesia. Em um experimento adicional, robalos-peva adaptados à água do mar foram transportados em sacos plásticos com 10 ou 20µL L-1 OE por 6 ou 24h. O aumento da concentração do OEA diminuiu proporcionalmente o tempo necessário para a indução da anestesia. A mortalidade foi de 30 e 70% em robalo-pevas transportados com 10 e 20µL L-1, respectivamente, 24h após o transporte. A adição de 20µL L-1 OEA reduziu significativamente o cortisol plasmático durante o transporte, comparado ao grupo controle, mas aumentou os níveis de glicose sanguínea após 6 e 12h de transporte. O OEA reduziu os níveis de amônia total e de oxigênio dissolvido ao final do transporte em comparação com o grupo controle. O OEA é recomendado para sedação (25-50µL L-1) e anestesia (100-300µL L-1), mas não para o transporte de robalo-peva, porque aumentou a mortalidade.

Diferentes fontes de ferro na prevenção da anemia ferropriva e no desempenho de leitões lactentes / Different sources of iron for the prevention of iron deficiency anemia and performance of suckling piglets

Com o objetivo de avaliar o uso de diferentes fontes de ferro na prevenção da anemia ferropriva e no desempenho em leitões lactentes, dividiram-se 202 leitões em cinco tratamentos: FD - aplicação intramuscular de 200mg de ferro dextrano no terceiro dia de idade; T24 - terra à vontade fornecida aos leitões a cada 24 horas do terceiro ao 19º dia; T48 - terra à vontade fornecida aos leitões a cada 24 horas do terceiro ao 10º dia e do 11º ao 19º dia, com intervalo de 48 horas; T72 - terra à vontade fornecida aos leitões a cada 24 horas do terceiro ao 10º dia e do 11º ao 19º dia, com intervalo de 72 horas; SA - suplemento alimentar ultraprecoce rico em ferro quelatado em pó (SAUP) fornecido do terceiro ao 11º dia, com intervalo de 48 horas. O ferro dextrano aplicado no terceiro dia de vida e a suplementação com terra e SAUP foram eficientes para garantir o desempenho de leitões no período de aleitamento e não influenciaram no consumo de ração nem na taxa de viabilidade. As diferentes fontes de ferro estudadas não influenciaram o leucograma e foram eficientes na prevenção da anemia ferropriva e no desempenho dos leitões lactentes. Com relação às concentrações de hemoglobina e hematócrito, os animais suplementados com ferro dextrano apresentaram valores superiores quando comparados aos que recebem terra e SAUP.(AU)

In order to evaluate the use of different sources of iron to prevent iron deficiency anemia and to appraise the performance of suckling piglets, we sorted 202 piglets in five treatments. ID - intramuscular injection of 200mg of iron dextran on the third day of age; T24 - free daily access to land provided to piglets every 24 hours from the third to the nineteenth day; T48 - free daily access to land provided to piglets every 24 hours from the third to the tenth day and from day 11 to day 19 with an interval of 48 hours; T72 - free daily access to land provided to piglets every 24 hours from the third to the tenth day and from day 11 to day 19 with an interval of 72 hours; FS - Food supplement rich in iron-chelating powder (SAUP) available from the third to the eleventh day with an interval of 48 hours. The iron dextran applied on the third day of life as well as the supplementation with land and SAUP were effective to ensure the performance of piglets during the lactation period and did not affect feed intake or the viability rate. The different sources of iron studied did not influence the WBC (White Blood Cell) and succeded in preventing iron deficiency anemia and performance of suckling piglets. Regarding the concentrations of hemoglobin and hematocrit, the animals supplemented with iron dextran showed higher values when compared to those who receive land and SAUP.(AU)

Hematological and clinical chemistry changes induced by acute stress during handling and capture of catfish ( Ictalurus punctatus ) / Cambios hematológicos y bioquímicos provocados por estrés agudo causado por manejo y captura de bagre ( Ictalurus punctatus )

ABSTRACT Objetive . Evaluation of hematological and biochemical parameters of culture channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) under acute stress by management and capture practice. Materials and methods . Fish (200 g mean) were maintained in culture tanks and divided in two treatments, in duplicate, (n=15x2x2=60 fishes). Thirty catfish were exposed for 5 min to acute stress (TE) by management and capture practice, while other group not (control group, TnE). 10 fish for treatment were collected at 0, 6, and 24 h post-stress for blood collection, where TnE fishes were anesthetized along work. Complete blood count (manual method) and blood biochemical (spectrophotometry) of fish samples were evaluated and their results were analyzed using a Student's t-distribution. Results . The erythrocytes, hematocrit, hemoglobin and glucose level of TE animals was significantly higher (p<0.05) at 6 h post-stress, in comparison of TnE. Immune cells in fish TE decreased at 6 and 24 h post-stress, where leukocytes and lymphocytes were significantly lower that TnE (p<0.05) at 24 h post-stress. Other evaluated parameters did not show significant differences along this study. Conclusions . Those results suggest that several hematological and blood biochemical parameters in fish changed by acute stress generated by management and capture practice.

RESUMEN Objetivo . Evaluar los efectos del estrés agudo debido al manejo y captura sobre los parámetros hematológicos y bioquímicos en bagre de canal (Ictalurus punctatus) bajo cultivo. Materiales y métodos . Los peces (200 g promedio) fueron mantenidos en tanques de cultivo y divididos en dos tratamientos, por duplicado, (n= 15 x 2 x 2 = 60 peces). Treinta bagres fueron expuestos por 5 min a estrés agudo (TE) por manejo y captura, mientras que otro grupo no (grupo control, TnE). Diez peces de cada tratamiento fueron colectados a las 0, 6, y 24 h post-estrés para la extracción de sangre, los bagres del TnE fueron anestesiados durante su manejo y captura. Se evaluó el hemograma (método manual) y bioquímica sanguínea (espectrofotometría). Los resultados fueron analizados mediante la prueba de t student. Resultados . El contenido de eritrocitos, hematocrito, hemoglobina y glucosa de los animales TE fue significativamente mayor (p<0.05) a las 6 h post-estrés en comparación de TnE. Las células inmune en peces TE disminuyeron a las 6 y 24 h post-estrés, siendo leucocitos y linfocitos significativamente menores en el TnE (p<0.05) a las 24 h post-estrés. Otros parámetros evaluados no presentaron diferencias significativas en lo largo del estudio. Conclusiones . Los resultados sugieren que varios indicadores hematológicos y bioquímica sanguínea en los peces son alterados por el estrés agudo ocasionado por manejo y captura.

A long-term study of the toxicity of an Uyghur medicine, Kursi Kaknaq, on hematological parameters in rats / 中国比较医学杂志

Objective To investigate the long-term toxicity of an Uyhgur medicine, Kursi Kaknaq, on hematological parameters in the rats.Methods A total of 120 healthy Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into the control, low dose (0.32 g/kg? d ), moderate dose (1.6 g/kg? d) and high dose (3.2g/kg? d) Kursi Kaknaq groups.The drug was given orally, 6 days per week for 180 days.The control group was given 0.5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose suspension. Results No death was recorded in the rats and no obvious toxic events were observed during the experiment. Hematological parameters including RBC, HGB, MCH, MCHC, LYMP%, WBC, and PLT; biochemical parameters including ALT,AST, ALP, GLU, BUN, ALB ,TBIL, Crea, TCHO, TG, and CK; electrolyte time parameters such as K+, Na+, Cl-and prothrombin time(PT) showed statistically significant differences (P <0.05 and P <0.01), but did not show time and dose effect regularity, and no pathological significance.Conclusions No obvious toxic effects on hematological parameters are observed in the SD rats treated with Kursi Kaknaq at doses of 0.32 g, 1.6 g, or 3.2 g (crude drug) /kg? d orally administered for 180 days, indicating that this drug is safe for long-term clinical use.

Blood Parameters and Spleen Histology Following Chronic Consumption of Ethanolic Extract of Costus afer Stem and Juice on Albino Wistar Rats.

Aim: Costus afer is a medicinal plant used as a therapy for diabetes and hypertension. This study investigated the effect of crude ethanolic extract of Costus afer (Monkey sugar cane) stem and its juice on the histology of the spleen and some blood parameters of albino wistar rats. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in the Department of Human Anatomy, University of Calabar, Nigeria for four weeks. Methodology: Twenty four (24) rats were divided into four groups of six (6) animals each. Group one (I) served as control, Group two (II) served as experimental group and received 200 mg /kg body weight (low dose) of the crude ethanolic extract. Group three (III) also served as experimental group, tested with 500 mg/kg body weight (high dose) of the crude ethanolic extract and Group four (IV) was tested with 5 mls /kg body weight of Costus afer stem juice. Treatment was orally using orogastric tube for twenty eight (28) days after which the animals were sacrificed within twenty four hours after the last dose. Results and Conclusion: Results showed no morphological changes. Histological sections of the spleen from experimental animals in the control group showed normal histology of the spleen with well distinct lymphatic tissue. Sections of the spleen from animals tested with 200 mg /kg ethanolic extract showed no pathological changes compared with the control group. Sections of the spleen from animals tested with 500 mg/kg body weight of the crude ethanolic stem extract were observed to have more red pulp than the white pulp. Animals tested with 5mls /kg body weight of Costus afer stem juice showed no pathological observations. Hematological observations showed decreased Packed Cell Volume (PCV) and increased Platelet count (P =.05), but had no significant effect on total white blood cell count and differential count. In conclusion, Costus afer at the administered dose had no pathological effect on the spleen histology, but increased platelet count and decreased packed cell volume.

Effects of chito-oligosaccharides and L-carnitine supplementation in diets for Japanese quails on performance, carcass traits and some blood parameters / Efeitos da chito-oligossacarídeos e suplementação de L-carnitina em dietas para codornas Japonesas sobre o desempenho, características de carcaça e de alguns parâmetros sanguíneos

The aim of this study was to determine effects of dietary supplementation with chitosanoligosaccharides (COS) and L-carnitine, individually or dually, on growth performance, carcass traits and some blood serum parameters in quails. A total of 192, four days old, Japanese quail chicks were allotted four groups, each of which included four replicates (12 birds per replicate). The groups received the same basal diet supplemented with 0 (Control), 150mg/kg chitosanoligosaccharides (COS), 150mg/kg L-carnitine (Carnitine), and 150 mg/kg chitosanoligosaccharides+150 mg/kg L-carnitine (COS+Car.) during the starter (1 to 21 days) and a grower (22 to 42 days) period. The feeding trial shoved that COS, L-carnitine and COS+L-carnitine had no significant effect on live weight, live weight gain, feed consumption and feed conversion. Supplementation with COS+L-carnitine induced higher leg ratio from than that of the Control. There were no differences on serum albumin, total protein, glucose and total cholesterol concentrations. It is concluded that due to the obtained higher leg ratio from COS+Car. group, after analysis of the profit and loss, if is economically profitable, chitosanoligosaccharides+L-carnitine could be added quail diets.

O estudo objetivou determinar os efeitos da suplementação com chito-oligossacarídeos (COS) e L-carnitina, individualmente ou em conjunto, sobre o desempenho, características de carcaça e alguns parâmetros sanguíneos em codornas. Um total de 192 codornas japonesas, com quatro dias de vida foi separado em quatro grupos, cada grupo com quatro repetições (12 aves por repetição). Os grupos receberam a mesma dieta basal suplementada com 0 (Controle), 150mg/kg chito-oligossacarídeos (COS), 150mg/kg L-carnitina (Carnitina), e 150mg/kg chito-oligossacarídeos +150 mg/kg L-carnitina (COS+Car.) durante o período inicial (1 a 21 dias) e de crescimento (22 a 42 dias). A fase de alimentação mostrou que COS, L-carnitina e COS+L-carnitina não tiveram efeito significativo no peso vivo, ganho de peso vivo, consumo de alimento e conversão de alimento. A suplementação com COS+L-carnitina induziu proporção de perna maior que o Controle. Não houve diferenças na concentração de albumina sérica, proteína total, glicose e colesterol total. Conclui-se que devido à proporção maior de perna obtida para o grupo COS+Car., após análise de perda e ganho, se for economicamente viável chito-oligossacarídeos+L-carnitina pode ser adicionado à dieta de codornas.

Detection and analysis of blood parameter, blood biochemical and electrolyte indices in F1 generation of Rongshui miniature pig / 中国比较医学杂志

Objective To detect the blood parameter, blood biochemical and electrolyte indices of the F1 generation of Rongshui miniature pig ( RMP) .Methods The blood of 43 female and 42 male RMPs of 4 th month old, and 36 RMPs of 12th month old ( half male and female) were extracted from jugular vein.And the blood parameter, blood biochemical and electrolyte indices were detected by blood analyzer and automatic biochemical analyzer.Results In the same month-old RMP, no significant difference between male and female were found in most indices of blood parameter, blood biochemical and electrolyte indices.On the other hand, many indices were difference between 4th month old and 12th month old RMPs of same gender.Compared with the 4th month old RMP, the 12th month old RMP decreased significantly in WBC and PLT, increased in HGB ( P 0.05 ) .Serum ALT, AST, ALP, CK (male), LDH(male), A/G, BUN, GLU (female), CHOL (male) and K+decreased significantly (P <0.05), while serum TP, TBIL, CR and Ca2+increased significantly (P <0.05),but serum CHOL, TG, HDL-C and LDL-C were not different.86.4%(19/22) biochemical and electrolyte indices in RMP were in/or close to the range of normal value of human.Conclusion Most of the blood parameter, blood biochemical and electrolyte indices of RMP were close to human’ s normal value.

Assessment of abdominal visceral fat measured by dual bioelectrical impedance analysis in rugby football players / 体力科学

Visceral fat accumulation is a notable risk factor in the incidence of lifestyle-related diseases such as metabolic and circulatory disorders. In this study, we measured visceral fat area (VFA) and subcutaneous fat area (SFA) in rugby football players by using dual bioelectrical impedance analysis, as well as other metabolic and circulatory parameters. A total of 28 male players (15 forwards, 13 backs; mean age±SD: 23±4 years) participated in this study. VFA and SFA were significantly correlated with body weight. Thus, heavier players had higher VFA and SFA as well as higher body weight. In addition, VFA was significantly correlated with various blood parameters such as alanine aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, and triglyceride. Six of the 28 players met the criteria for visceral obesity, defined as both body mass index ≥25 kg/m² and VFA ≥100 cm². In some of these players, blood parameters such as high-density lipoprotein cholesterol <40 mg/dL, triglyceride ≥150 mg/dL, or systolic blood pressure ≥130 mmHg indicated elevated risk for metabolic syndrome. These findings suggest that in athletes like heavier rugby football players, abdominal visceral fat accumulation may indicate risk of lifestyle-related diseases.

Effects of Commercial Prebiotic and Probiotics of Diet on Performance of Laying Hens, Egg Traits and Some Blood Parameters.

Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of adding commercial probiotics and prebiotic to diet on performance of laying hens, egg traits and some blood parameters. Study Design: Data of feed intake (FI), egg production (EP), egg mass (EM), and calculated feed conversion ratio (FCR) were analyzed based on completely randomized design using GLM procedure of SAS. Place and Duration of Study: All procedures used in this 7-week experiment were approved by the "Animal Ethics Committee of Razi University" and complied with the "Guidelines for the Care and Use of Animals in Research". Methodology: Five iso-caloric and iso-nitrogenous diets (ME =2720 Kcal/Kg and CP=150 g/kg) including basal diet (control) and basal diet supplemented by probiotics (PrimaLac®, A-Max and Yeasture) and prebiotic (Fermacto) were formulated. A total number of 90 Lohmann LSL-Lite laying hens were randomly divided in 15 cages (n=6). The experimental hens were 56-wk old with an average egg production rate of 90.6 ±4.8% and 1,460±24 g live body weight. Hens in every 3 cages (replicates) were assigned to feed on one of the 5 experimental diets. Results: FI, FCR, EM, EP, egg weight, egg traits (egg index, yolk index, Haugh unit, yolk color, shell weight and thickness) and blood parameters were not affected by adding probiotics or prebiotic to diets. Conclusion: Using Primalac, Fermacto, A-Max and Yeasture did not have beneficial effects on performance of laying hens. However, the effects of probiotics and prebiotic on suboptimal circumstances should be investigated in future.

Effects of Phytase Supplementation of Low Phosphorous Diets Included Olive Pulp and Date Pits on Productive Performance of Laying Hens, Egg Quality Traits and Some Blood Parameters.

Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate effects of phytase (E) supplementation of low phosphorous diets (NPP) included olive pulp (OP) and date pits (DP) on performance of laying hens, egg quality traits, blood parameters and excreta pH of laying hens. Study Design: Data were analyzed based on 2×2×2 factorial arrangements in completely randomized design using GLM procedure of SAS. Place and Duration of Study: The present experiment was done in Animal Science Department of Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran. All procedures used in this study were approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of Razi University and complied with the "Guidelines for the Care and Use of Animals in Research". Methodology: A total number of 288 Lohmann LSL-Lite laying hens was randomly divided in 48 cages (n=6). Based on a 2×2×2 factorial arrangement of treatments, 8 iso-caloric and iso-nitrogenous experimental diets (ME =2720 Kcal/Kg and CP=150 g/Kg) consisting of two levels of date pits and olive pulp (0, and 90 g/kg), two levels of dietary non-phytate phosphorus (NPP: 2.6 and 3.3 g/kg diet) and phytase (0 and 150 FTU/kg) were formulated. Hens in every randomly-selected six cages (replicates) allotted to feed on each of 8 experimental diets. Results: Dietary treatment did not have significant effect on egg production (EP) and feed intake (FI). Phytase numerically increased egg mass (EM) compared to control diets. Dietary inclusion of date pits and olive pulp significantly affected feed conversion ratio (FCR). Yolk index and Haugh unit were not significantly affected by dietary treatment (P>0.05). Diet inclusion of olive pulp and date pits numerically decreased eggshell weight and thickness in the first egg sampling (wk 3) in compared to control diet (P=.05). In the second egg sampling (wk 7), egg index, yolk index, Haugh unit, egg gravity and eggshell thickness were not significantly affected by dietary treatment. Dietary treatment did not have significant effect on blood parameters except for monocyte, so that a significant interaction between DO, P and E (p=0.01) was detected. Dietary treatment did not have significant effect on body weight changes (BWC) and excreta pH. Conclusion: From the results of the present study, it can be concluded that DP and OP can be included in diet of laying hens up to 9% with no adverse effect on birds' performance. However, diet inclusion of DP and OP has some adverse effects on egg yolk color and eggshell weight.