Follow-up study on factors related to visual field progression of the primary open angle glaucoma / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM: To investigate the related factors of visual field progression in patients with primary open angle glaucoma(POAG), and to provide novel ideas for more accurate and efficient follow-up of clinical patients. <p>METHODS: A prospective study that includes thirty-nine patients(77 eyes)with POAG who were followed up every three months for 7 consecutive times. After inquiring the history in detail, intraocular pressure(IOP), visual field examination and nerve fiber layer(RNFL)thickness were measured. During follow-up the family history, smoking and drinking history, age, gender, surgery, IOP fluctuation, baseline visual field defect and RNFL thickness change were analyzed.<p>RESULTS: During the follow-up period, the degree of RNFL thinning was positively correlated with visual field progression(<i>P</i><0.05). The baseline visual field defect was associated with visual field progression. Moderate baseline visual field defect has the greatest correlation with the progression of visual field damage, the second is mild, and the least is severe.<p>CONCLUSION: Changes in RNFL thickness may provide useful information and progressive judgment of patients with mild and severe visual field defects should be combined with other information besides visual field.

Primer registro del pulpo 'Octopus' selene Voss, 1971 (Cephalopoda: Octopoda) en aguas peruanas con comentarios de su distribución geográfica

En el presente trabajo se registra de primera vez 'Octopus' selene en aguas peruanas y se amplía su rango de distribución sur hasta Cabo Blanco, Piura, Perú. Cuatro ejemplares machos de 34 - 50 mm LM fueron capturados entre los 03°34'S y 04°06'S a profundidades de 109 a 150 m. Se proporciona una breve descripción, con observaciones taxonómicas y comentarios sobre su distribución geográfica de esta especie.

In this paper, 'Octopus' selene is first registered in Peruvian waters and its distribution range extends south to Cabo Blanco, Piura, Peru. Four male specimens of 34 - 50 mm ML were captured between 03°34'S and 04°06'S at depths of 109 - 150 m. A brief description is provided, with taxonomic observations and comments on its geographical distribution of this species.

Inter-cohort growth for three tropical resources: tilapia, octopus and lobster / Crecimiento ínter-cohorte para tres recursos tropicales: tilapia, pulpo y langosta

Growth parameters are an important component for the stock assessment of exploited aquatic species. However, it is often difficult to apply direct methods to estimate growth and to analyse the differences between males and females, particularly in tropical areas. The objective of this study was to analyse the inter-cohort growth of three tropical resources and discuss the possible fisheries management implications. A simple method was used to compare individual growth curves obtained from length frequency distribution analysis, illustrated by case studies of three tropical species from different aquatic environments: tilapia (Oreochromis aureus),red octopus (Octopus maya)and the Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus).The analysis undertaken compared the size distribution of males and females of a given cohort through modal progression analysis. The technique used proved to be useful for highlighting the differences in growth between females and males of a specific cohort. The potential effect of extrinsic and intrinsic factors on the organism's development as reflected in the size distribution of the cohorts is discussed.

Los parámetros de crecimiento son un componente importante para la evaluación de las poblaciones de especies acuáticas explotadas. Sin embargo, es complicado aplicar métodos directos para estimar el crecimiento y analizar las diferencias entre machos y hembras particularmente en zonas tropicales. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar el crecimiento entre cohortes de tres recursos tropicales y discutir las posibles implicaciones en el manejo pesquero. Se utilizó un método simple para comparar las curvas de crecimiento individual obtenidas a través del análisis de distribución de frecuencias de longitudes, para ello se usaron tres casos de estudio de especies tropicales provenientes de diferentes ambientes acuáticos: tilapia (Oreochromis aureus),pulpo rojo (Octopus maya)y la langosta del caribe (Panulirus argus).El análisis consistió en comparar la distribución de longitudes de hembras y machos obtenidas del análisis de progresión modal. Esta técnica puede ser utilizada para resaltar las diferencias en el crecimiento entre hembras y machos de una cohorte específica. En este documento se discute el efecto potencial de los factores intrínsecos y extrínsecos en el desarrollo de los organismos como se refleja en la distribución de tallas de las cohortes.

Biología y pesquería del pulpo Octopus vulgaris (Octopoda: Octopodidae) en las costas del estado Nueva Esparta, Venezuela / Octopus vulgaris (Octopoda: Octopodidae) biology and fishery on the shores of Nueva Esparta state, Venezuela

In the State of Nueva Esparta, Venezuela, the fishery of octopus Octopus vulgaris is considered an alternative activity by the artisanal fishers to diversify production and to increase their income. Nevertheless, the inter annual fluctuations that have been witnessed in recent years, suggest that this resource requires an urgent analysis of the species reproduction, growth, mortality and the fishery activity, in order to provide a scientific basis to develop sustainable management strategies. For this, weekly samples were collected during the June-December 2012 El Tirano fishing season. Mantle length (ML), total weight (TW), sex and stage of gonadal development were recorded for 1 268 males (9-25cm ML) and 818 females (9-22cm ML). The monthly sex ratio differed from one, except in June and August, with a high percentage of mature individuals in both sexes. Minimum and average sizes were: 11cm ML (428g) and 16cm ML (1 142g) in sexually mature males, and 12cm ML (476g) and 15.35cm ML (844g) in sexually mature females. The length-weight relationship of males (TW=0.7994*ML2.62) and females (TW=1.4552*ML2.33) showed minor allometric growth. Growth was estimated by analysis of the frequency distribution of lengths, using FiSAT software. Growth parameters, estimated by the von Bertalanffy model, were considered rapid, being L∞=26.26cm, W∞=3 769g, k=2.3/year, and t o=-0.015/year, in males; and L∞=24.28cm, W∞=2 287g, k=1.8/year, and t o=-0.09/year, in females. The maximum age in males was A0.95=1.3 years and A0.95=1.57 years in females. Octopus captures were directly significant with superficial water temperature, but negatively significant with wind velocity and precipitation, which corresponds to a study zone with seasonal hydrologic variability. The actual exploitation rate (E=0.61/year in males, E=0.60/year in females) was calculated by using the values of total mortality (Z=7.73/year in males, Z=6.63/year in females), for fishing (F=4.7/year in males, F=3.99/year in females), and natural (M=3.03/year in males, M=2.64/year in females), indicating that the octopus is over-exploited. Consequently, we recommend regulating the fishery by reducing the fishing mortality rate. Rev. Biol. Trop. 63 (2): 427-442. Epub 2015 June 01.

En el estado Nueva Esparta, Venezuela, la pesca del pulpo Octopus vulgaris es considerada por los pescadores artesanales como una actividad alternativa para diversificar la producción y aumentar los ingresos, pero en los últimos años han venido experimentando fluctuaciones interanuales considerables. La necesidad de gestionar el recurso de una forma racional y responsable, impuso analizar algunos aspectos de la reproducción, crecimiento, mortalidad y pesquería, de modo que sirvan de base científica para llevar a cabo estrategias de manejo. Con el fin de cumplir con los objetivos, las muestras se obtuvieron durante la temporada de pesca junio-diciembre 2012 con una periodicidad semanal. A cada uno de los especímenes se le registró la longitud del manto (Lm), peso total (Pt), sexo y estado de madurez gonádica. Se procesaron 1 268 machos de 9 a 25cm Lm y 818 hembras de 9 a 22cm Lm; la proporción de sexo mensual fue diferente a uno excepto junio y agosto, con un alto porcentaje de maduros en ambos sexos. Las tallas mínima y media de madurez sexual en machos fueron: 11cm (428g) y 16cm (1 142g); mientras que en hembras 12cm (476g) y 15.35cm (844g). La relación longitud-peso de machos: Pt=0.7994*Lm2.62 y hembras: Pt=1.4552*Lm2.33 expresaron un crecimiento alométrico minorante. La estimación del crecimiento se basó en el análisis de la distribución de frecuencia de longitudes, para ello se usó el software FiSAT. Los parámetros de crecimiento estimados del modelo de von Bertalanffy fueron en machos: L∞=26.26cm, P∞=3 769g, k=2.3/año, t o=-0.015/año y en hembras: L∞=24.28cm, P∞=2 287g, k=1.8/año, t o=-0.09/año, mostraron un crecimiento rápido. La edad límite en machos fue de 1.30 años y en hembras de 1.57 años. Se observó asociación significativa y positiva de la captura del pulpo con la temperatura superficial del mar y negativa con la velocidad del viento y precipitación, que corresponde con la variabilidad hidrológica estacional de la zona de estudio. Se calculó la tasa de explotación actual (E=0.61/año en machos; E=0.60/año en hembras) a través de los valores de mortalidad total (Z=7.73/año en machos; Z=6.63/año en hembras), por pesca (F=4.7/año en machos; F=3.99/año en hembras) y natural (M=3.03/año en machos; M=2.64/año en hembras), indicando que el pulpo se encuentra sobreexplotado; por consiguiente se recomienda regular la pesquería, reduciendo la tasa de mortalidad por pesca.

Efecto de la congelación y cocción sobre la textura y patrón electroforético de las proteínas de brazos de pulpo (Octopus vulgaris) / Effect of freezing and cooking on the texture and electrophoretic pattern of the proteins of octopus arms (Octopus vulgaris)

La textura es la característica más valorada en los cefalópodos. Los factores que principalmente afectan la textura del pulpo son congelación, escaldado y cocción. El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar el efecto de la congelación, escaldado y diferentes tiempos de cocción sobre la textura y perfil electroforético de las proteínas de brazos de pulpo (Octopus vulgaris). Los ejemplares fueron capturados con nasa en las cercanías de la Isla de Margarita y transportados al laboratorio, donde fueron empacados y sometidos a: a) congelación a -27°C ó a -20 °C b) escaldado o no escaldado c) cocción por 25, 35 ó 45 min. Se determinó la fuerza de corte sobre tiras de brazo de pulpo mediante celda de Kramer. Extractos de proteínas fueron sometidos a electroforesis en gel de poliacrilamida-dodecil sulfato de sodio (SDS-PAGE) al 12 % según método Laemmli. Fue realizada evaluación sensorial de la preferencia de la textura empleando escala hedónica de 7 puntos y panel no entrenado. La textura del pulpo no resultó afectada ni por la temperatura de congelación ni el escaldado. El pulpo congelado, al cocerlo, fue más blando que el fresco. En la medida que aumentó el tiempo de cocción, el pulpo se ablandó más. La cocción no afectó significativamente la cadena pesada de miosina (MHC) (205 kD); sin embargo, causó aparición de agregados proteínicos más pesados, nuevas bandas y pérdida de definición de bandas. Las fracciones de miosina y de paramiosina resultaron más afectadas cuando el pulpo fue congelado previo a la cocción.

Texture is the most valuable feature in cephalopods. Factors that mainly affect the texture of octopus are: freezing, scalding and cooking. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of freezing, scalding and length of cooking time on the texture and electrophoretic pattern of proteins of octopus arms. Octopuses were trapped near Margarita Island and carried with ice to the laboratory where they were packed and subjected to: a) freezing at -27°C or at -20 °C b) scalding c) cooking for 25 min, 35 min or 45 min. Shear force was determined by Kramer cell on strips of octopus arms. SDS-PAGE was done according to the Laemmli method with 12% polyacrilamide gels. A sensory evaluation of the preference of texture was carried out using a hedonic scale of 7-points and a non-trained panel. Octopus texture was not affected by freezing temperature or scalding. Frozen octopus was softer after cooking than fresh. The longer the cooking time was, the softer the octopus was. Myosin heavy chain (MHC) was not significantly affected by scalding or cooking; however large aggregates heavier than MHC, new bands and loss of resolution of the bands appeared. Myosin and paramyosin bands were more affected by freezing prior to cooking.

Histological analysis of the reproductive system and gonad maturity of octopus rubescens / Análisis histológico del aparato reproductor y la madurez gonadal del pulpo octopus rubescens

This study described the reproductive system and gonadal development of Octopus rubescens from Bahía de Todos Santos, Baja California, Mexico. A total of 65 organisms, 35 males weighing 7.2 to 543.4 g and 30 females from 9.4 to 87.7 g where analyzed. The gonad development was defined through histological methods using Hematoxylin-eosin and Arteta- trichrome stains. We describe macroscopically the reproductive system of males and females, and characterized each of the anatomic components. Eight stages of maturity were recognized in females: 1. Immature, 2. Initial folliculogenesis, 3. Final folliculogenesis, 4. Previtelogenesis, 5. Early vitelogenesis, 6. Final vitelogenesis, 7. Maturing and 8. Spawn. In males five stages were identified: 1. Immature, 2. Maturing A, 3. Maturing B, 4. Mature type 1 and 5. Mature type 2. This work is the first histological description of the reproductive system of this species and the beginning for future research on its basic biology.

En el presente estudio se describió el aparato reproductor y el desarrollo gonadal del pulpo Octopus rubescens de la Bahía de Todos Santos en Baja California, México. Se realizó la descripción macroscópica del aparato reproductor de hembras y machos y se caracterizó cada una de las partes que lo integran. Para la descripción del desarrollo gonadal se utilizaron las técnicas histológicas de Hematoxilina-Eosina y la tinción tricrómica de Arteta. Se analizaron histológicamente un total de 65 organismos de los cuales 35 machos tuvieron un intervalo de peso de 7,2 a 543,4 g y las 30 hembras de 9,4 a 87,7 g. La escala de madurez en las hembras se caracterizó con ocho estadios: 1. Inmaduro, 2. Foliculogénesis inicial, 3. Foliculogénesis final, 4. Previtelogénesis, 5. Vitelogénesis inicial, 6. Vitelogénesis final, 7. Maduros y 8. Desovados. En los machos se identificaron cinco estadios: 1. Inmaduro, 2. En maduración A, 3. En maduración B, 4. Maduro tipo 1 y 5. Maduro tipo 2. Este trabajo constituye la primera descripción histológica del aparato reproductor de esta especie y sienta las bases para futuras investigaciones sobre su biología básica.

Estrés oxidativo en cefalópodos: I. Determinación de TBARS / Oxidative stress in cephalopods: I. TBARS determination

El estrés oxidativo se produce cuando se genera un desbalance desfavorable entre las especies reactivas del oxígeno y las defensas antioxidantes, provocando daño oxidativo a macromoléculas. Varios estudios han resaltado la importancia del estrés oxidativo en el campo de la ecotoxicología, particularmente su relación con el impacto que generan los contaminantes que alcanzan los cuerpos de agua. El cuantifcar los parámetros de estrés oxidativo ha permitido el uso de los mismos como herramienta de diagnóstico (biomarcadores), con capacidad predictiva del impacto de los contaminantes sobre los organismos. Uno de los índices más frecuentemente utilizados para estimar el daño oxidativo a lípidos es la determinación de sustancias reactivas al ácido tiobarbitúrico (TBARS), producto fnal de la peroxidación lipídica. Octopus tehuelchus es un importante recurso pesquero en la costa patagónica, expuesto en algunas áreas a contaminación antrópica. Dado que el estudio de parámetros de estrés oxidativo aún no ha sido abordado en esta Clase de moluscos y que en muchos modelos biológicos, los contaminantes ambientales actúan generando estrés oxidativo, es clave encontrar sus blancos de acción, para empezar a caracterizar las alteraciones metabólicas y fsiológicas asociadas a su mecanismo de acción. El objetivo de este trabajo fue la puesta a punto del método de determinación de daño oxidativo a lípidos en distintos tejidos del pulpo Octopus tehuelchus desde modelos previamente ensayados en el laboratorio.

Oxidative stress occurs when there is an unfavorable imbalance between reactive oxygen species and antioxidant defenses, causing oxidative damage to macromolecules. Several studies have highlighted the importance of oxidative stress in the ecology feld related to the impact generated by pollutants reaching water bodies. The quantifcation of oxidative stress parameters led to their use as diagnostic tools (biomarkers) with predictive capability of showing the impact of pollutants on organisms. One of the most frequently used indexes to estimate the oxidative damage to lipids is the determination of reactive thiobarbituric acid substances (TBARs) (fnal product of lipid peroxidation). Octopus tehuelchus is an important fshery resource in the Patagonian coast exposed to anthropogenic pollution. The study of oxidative stress parameters has not been yet tackled in this class of molluscs. Taking into account that, in many biological models, environmental pollutants generate oxidative stress, it is important to fnd their targets of action, to start to characterize metabolic and physiological alterations associated to their mechanisms of action. The aim of this work was to adjust the method of determination of oxidative damage to lipids in various tissues of the octopus, Octopus tehuelchus, from models previously tested in the laboratory.

Are deep-sea cephalopods really common preys for oceanic seabirds? / Cefalópodes de profundidade são realmente presas comuns para aves marinhas oceânicas?

An analysis of published data on oceanic seabirds diets, show the predominance of muscular cephalopods with superficial distribution in the oceanic layers, but also important are the gelatinous and ammoniacal species restrict to layers below 300 m from the surface. In principle, it could be not expected that deep-sea cephalopods are common prey for seabirds like several authors have been concluded. It is proposed in this study that an indirect source, important and easily attainable, have been appeared with the beginning of tuna longline operations. The habit to feed upon viscera of the fishes captured by tuna longliners, that discard the gut contents to the water, may explain the probable equivocal conclusions that deep dwelling cephalopods are natural prey of oceanic seabirds.

Uma análise de dados publicados sobre dietas de aves marinhas oceânicas mostra a predominância de cefalópodes musculares e de distribuição mais superficial nas camadas oceânicas, mas também são importantes as espécies gelatinosas e amoniacais restritas a camadas abaixo dos 300 m da superfície. A princípio, não deveria se esperar que cefalópodes de profundidade fossem considerados presas comuns de aves marinhas oceânicas como reportados por muitos autores. É proposto neste estudo que uma fonte indireta, importante e de fácil obtenção, surgiu com o início das atividades dos barcos atuneiros que operam com espinhel. O hábito de ingerir restos de vísceras de peixes capturados em barcos espinheleiros pode explicar as prováveis conclusões equivocadas de que cefalópodes de profundidade são presas naturais de aves marinhas oceânicas.

Reproducción, dieta y pesquería del pulpo Octopus (Octopus) hubbsorum (Mollusca: Cephalopoda) en la costa de Oaxaca, México

Reproduction, diet and fishery of Octopus (Octopus) hubbsorum (Mollusca: Cephalopoda) in the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico. The octopus Octopus hubbsorum (Berry 1953) ranges widely and is important for the artisanal fishery in Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico. Samples were taken approximately at every two weeks from January 2002 to November 2003. All organisms were measured for dorsal mantle length (DLM) and total weight; sex and maturity gonadic stage were registered. For the stomach content analysis, frequency of occurrence and emptying indexes were used. The 352 organisms caught ranged from 4 to 18 cm in DLM; the sex ratio was different from 1 (X² = 24.2, p<0.05) throughout the year. The maximum values of the GSI appeared in May (4.1917 for females; 1.2675 in males). LDM for first sexual maturity (LDM50%) was 16 cm (females) and 14 cm (males). Octopus hubbsorum moves from deep waters to the coast, probably in search of better conditions, and lays masses of eggs on rocky substrata. They are fished from March to October, with higher intensity in April and May. Fishing effort was related to the oceanographic characteristics and the atmospheric conditions of the area. From April to September the CPUE monthly mean was 20-10 kg/divers/day. Using the CPUE and environmental condition relationship, the estimated adequate superficial temperature for fishing is 29.5 °C. Rev. Biol. Trop. 57 (1-2): 63-78. Epub 2009 June 30.

Se analizan algunos aspectos de la biología y pesquería de Octopus hubbsorum capturado por pesca artesanal en Puerto Ángel, Oaxaca, México. Las muestras se obtuvieron de enero 2002 a noviembre 2003 con una periodicidad quincenal. A cada uno de los organismos se les registró la longitud dorsal del manto (LDM), peso total, sexo y estado de madurez gonádica. Asímismo se obtuvo el Índice Gonadosomático (IGS). Para el análisis del contenido estomacal se utilizaron los índices de frecuencia de presencia y vaciado. Se analizaron 352 organismos, con un intervalo de tallas de 4 a 19 cm LDM; la proporción de sexos fue diferente de 1 (.2= 24.2, p<0.05) todo el año. Los valores máximos del IGS se presentaron en mayo (4.1917 hembras; 1.2675 machos). La LDM de primera madurez sexual para las hembras es de 16 cm (machos 14 cm). Octopus hubbsorum viaja a la costa con el fin de colocar las masas de huevos sobre sustratos rocosos y probablemente en busca de condiciones más adecuadas que a mayores profundidades. La pesca se realiza todo el año con un incremento en las capturas de marzo a octubre, con mayor intensidad en abril y mayo. El esfuerzo de pesca se encuentra relacionado con las características oceanográficas y las condiciones atmosféricas de la zona. De abril a septiembre la captura por unidad de esfuerzo (CPUE) promedio mensual varió entre 10 y 20 kg/buzo/día. A partir de la relación entre la CPUE y las variables ambientales, se estimó una temperatura superficial del mar (TSM) óptima, la cual es de 29.5 °C para la captura de esta especie.

Qualidade e inocuidade do polvo (Octopus sp) nos diferentes elos dasua comercializacão na Baixada Santista, SP, Brasil / Quality and safety of the octopus (Octopus sp) in different segments ofits marketing in Baixada Santista, São Paulo, Brazil

O pescado é uma fonte de alimento com componentes altamente desej6veis para uma dieta saudável, apesar de vários fatores poderem torná-lo um risco potencial para a saúde do consumidor. Dentre os diferentes tipos de pescado desembarcados pelas frotas que atuam no litoral paulista e águas adjacentes, os moluscos da Classe Cephalopoda (lulas e polvos) constituem um grupo de interesse econômico tanto para o mercado interno quanto para o externo. Tendo em vista a inexistência de dados sobre a qualidade de polvo e o interesse que vem despertando como produto de exportação, o presente estudo teve por objetivo verificar a ocorrência de contaminação microbiana e de metais pesado, bem como seu grau de frescor. Foram analisadas 121 amostras de polvo cru adquiridas em locais como feiras-livres (14), mercados/peixarias (27), supermercados (25), indústrias (23) e terminais pesqueiros ou entrepostos (32) em quatro municípios da Baixada Santista (Guarujá, Santos, São Vicente e Praia Grande). Foram realizadas analises microbiológicas, físico-químicas e de metais pesados. Salmonella spp foi detectada em oito (6,6%) das 121 amostras sendo duas provenientes de amostras coletadas em entreposto, três de amostras de indústria, duas de amostras de polvo coletadas em supermercados e uma amostra coletada em feira-livre; L. monocytogenes foi detectada em 15 (12,4%) amostras de polvo sendo seis (5,0%), de amostras coletadas em entreposto, duas (1,6%) proveniente de indústria, uma (0,8%) de amostra coletada em feira livre, cinco (4,1%) de supermercados e uma (0,8%) em peixaria. Observou-se que uma amostra (0,8%), coletada em entreposto, apresentou população de coliformes termotolerantes na faixa de 10 ⁴ a 10 ⁵ NMP/animal e uma (0,8%) proveniente de feira livre apresentou o major nível de contaminação (10 ⁵ - 10 ⁶ NMP/animal). Apenas uma amostra (0,8%), proveniente de entreposto, apresentou população de Staphylococcus...

Seafood contain highly desirable nutrients for a healthy diet, although several factors may turn it into a potential risk to consumers health. Among the different types of seafood landed by the fleets operating in the Sao Paulo coast and adjacent waters, the mollusc class Cephalopoda (squid and octopus) are a group of economic interest for both domestic and external market. In view of the lack of data on the quality of octopus and it's increasing attracting interest as an export product, this study aimed to verify the occurrence of microbial and heavy metals contamination, and it's degree of freshness. 121 samples of raw octopus purchased at street fairs (14), free markets/fish markets (27), supermarkets (25), industries (23) and fish warehouses (32) in four municipalities of the Baixada Santista (Guaruja , Santos, Sao Vicente and Praia Grande) were analyzed. Microbiological, physical-chemical analyses were performed as well as heavy metals determinations. Salmonella was detected in eight (6.6%) of 121 samples - two samples were collected from fish warehouses, three samples from industries, two samples from supermarkets and one sample from street fair; L. monocytogenes was detected in 15 (12.4%) samples, six of them (5.0%) collected from fish warehouses, two (1.6%) from industries, one (0.8%) from street fair, five (4.1%) from supermarkets, and one (0.8%) from fish markets. One sample (0.8%), collected from fish warehouse, showed a population of thermotolerant coliforms in the range of 10 ⁴ to 10 ⁵ MPN/animal and one (0.8%) collected from street fair showed the highest level of contamination (10 ⁵ - 10 ⁶ MPN/animal). Only one sample (0.8%), collected from warehouse, showed a positive population of Staphylococcus coagulase above 10 ³ CFU/animal. Forty-one samples (33.9%) showed aerobic mesophiles populations higher than 106 CFU/animal. In relation to psychrotrophics, 94 (77.7%) samples showed populationsn...

Fatal Choking on Food/Foreign Body: 3 autopsy cases / 대한법의학회지

Choking death means an asphyxiation by blockage of the internal air passages. If it is occurred while eating, it is also called 'Caf? Coronary' syndrome because it seems like acute heart attack due to coronary obstruction. Most chokings are accidental in manners but it may be homicidal although it is relatively uncommon. There is no specific autopsy findings indicative of choking. Therefore autopsy examination should not only attempt to demonstrate airway occlusion by a bolus of food or foreign body, but also to identify underlying risk factors such as an acute intoxication, denture or poor dentition, and neurologic disease. The age range of victims of present cases was 42-59 years old and blood alcohol concentration was in the range of 0.225%-0.32%. The items choked on was a small octopus, a small plastic bottle and a lump of raw meat. The authors describe autopsy findings, including location of obstruction, and risk factors in cases.

The Study of Normal Visual Fields Using Goldmann Module in OCTOPUS 101 Automated Perimetery in Koreans

PURPOSE: Kinetic automated perimetric tests were performed with OCTOPUS 101 perimeter using Goldmann module. Normal isopter positions in the peripheral visual field were visualized by the average position +/- 2 standard deviations. METHODS: We examined 102 eyes of 51 normal healthy Koreans who had no family history of glaucoma, no specific ophthalmologic disease, best corrected visual acuity more than 1.0 and normal intraocular pressure less than 21 mmHg with OCTOPUS 101 perimeter using Goldmann module in 5 isopters (I1e, I2e, I3e, I4e, II4e) at 8 meridians (0degree, 45degrees, 90degrees, 135degrees, 180degrees, 225degrees, 270degrees, 315degrees). RESULTS: The visual field was oval shape, and widest at the inferotemporal area, followed by temporal, and inferior. CONCLUSIONS: The normal position of 4 isopters can be used as a reference index for the peripheral visual field test.

Humphrey SITA and Octopus TOP Perimetry on Normal Korean Subjects

PURPOSE: To evaluate and compare the inter-individual variability and normal limits of Humphrey SITA and Octopus TOP which were recently developed for shortening test time and decreasing the patient's fatigue. METHODS: Humphrey SITA and Octopus TOP tests were performed on 100 normal Korean subjects and their test results were analyzed. RESULTS: The average test duration was 294.02+/-29.61 seconds in SITA and 147.93+/-9.78 seconds in TOP. There was no significant difference between the two perimetric tests in MD (mean deviation), but PSD (pattern standard deviation) of TOP program was significantly higher than that of SITA (P< 0.01). Mean sensitivity of SITA was 30.15+/-1.00 dB and that of TOP was 26.79+/-1.11 dB, so mean sensitivity of SITA was about 3 dB higher than that of TOP. In topographical map, averaged threshold sensitivity decreased with the eccentricity in both perimetries. Topographically, SITA showed the more regularly increasing standard deviation of threshold sensitivity toward periphery of visual field, but TOP showed the irregular pattern of distribution of the standard deviation. Most of the subjects (88.8%) replied that they were more comfortable with the TOP than the SITA program because of the shorter test time. CONCLUSION: Inter-individual variability in the normal Korean subjects was smaller in Humphrey SITA than Octopus TOP program, but Octopus TOP had the advantage of shorter duration of the test and lower fatigue.

Immunoregulation effects of polysaccharides isolated from Octopus dollfusi on immunosuppression mice / 中国海洋药物

Objective To study the immunoregulation effect of three kinds of polysaccharides extracted from different tissues of Octopus dollfusi on immunosuppression mice.Methods Two kinds of immunosuppression mice models were built by ip,cyclophosphamide(CY) and sc.hydrocortisone(HC),respectively.The spleen and thymus were weighed and the index of the immune organs was calculated.The white blood cells were counted by automated hematologic analyzer.Results In certain concentrations(20～80 mg?kg-1),the three kinds of polysaccharides could antagonize the atrophy of spleen and thymus caused by CY and HC,and increase the weight of spleen and thymus;The polysaccharides could protect against leukocytopenia induced by CY and HC,and especially in low and middle dose.Conclusion The results suggested that three kinds of polysaccharides extracted from Octopus dollfusi have potent enhancement effect on non-specific immunity for the immunosuppression mice.

The Study of Normal Visual Fields Using Normal Strategy and Dynamic Strategy in Octopus 101 Automated Perimetery in Korean

Automated static perimeters, which are commonly used for early diagnosis and follow-up of glaucoma patients in Korea, are manufactured overseas, and their basic data were obtained from foreigners and normal values were set to meet them. Therefore, verification of validity of those data should precede their application to Koreans. We compared the mean normal values of standard indices of OCTOPUS 101 automated static perimeter with the values obtained from 140 eyes of 70 healthy Koreans using normal strategy(NS)and dynamic strategy(DS). Mean navlues of mean defect(MD), loss variance(LV), corrected loss variance(CLV), and short-term fluctuation(SF)were: 2.84+/-0.85dB, 2.15+/-0.54dB, 1.22+/-0.42dB, 1.43+/-0.22dBwith NS, and 2.05+/-0.81dB, 1.98 +/-0.58dB, 0.97+/-0.49dB, 1.43+/-0.24dB, repectively with DS. With NS, 114 of 140 eyes (81. 4%)were out of the normal range of MD. With DS, 67 of 140 eyes(47. 9%)were out of normal range of MD, and 2 of 140 eyes(1. 4%)were out of the normal range of SF. Values of the other indices were within normal range of both strategies. Statistical analysis of global indices showed that age was significantly correlated with LV, CLV and SF in NS(P<0.05), and that it was also correlated with LV and CLV in DS(P<0.05). These results suggest that both race and age should be taken into acoount in interpretation of visual fields on automated static perimetry.

OCTOPUS Program G1 in Normlid Subjects

To determine the normal interindividual variability of global visual field indices in normal subjects and investigate the correlations of visual field changes with intraocular pressure and myopic degrees, OCTOPUS 2000R automated perimetry was tested in 70 eyes of 40 normal subjects who had undergone one previous visual field on two separate sessions. The average value of Mean Defect(MD) was 3.83 +/- 1.15dB. Three eyes(4.3%) were within 2dB of the normal. In the statistical analysis of Global indices between the 1st and the 2nd fields. there were no differences(p>0.05). MD and myopic degrees showed a significant positive correlation (r=0.237, p<0.05). These results indicate that visual field indices should be interpreted with caution and used as one adjunctive parameter with other clinical findings.

Examination of The Visual Field Change Results using The Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer and The Octopus Visual Field Analyzer in Early Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

The Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer and The Octopus Visual Field Analyzer in Early Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Visual field measurements are useful tool not only for diagnosis but also for management ealuation of early glaucoma. To know the relationship between the results of visual field which were performed by the Humphrey and the Octopus, the 25 disc data which have shown the general reduction of sensitivity on two continuous separate sessions in Humphrey viual field analyzer were transmitted into the Peridata Standard Printout Mode of GIX program on the Octopus 1-2-3. We compared the aspect of Bebie curve of Octopus 1-2-3 and the difference of the global indices between Humphrey and Octopus in the basically input data of age related standard sensitivity of visual field. The general reduction of sensitivity in Humphrey visual field analyzer showed the sensitivity loss in Bebie curve of Octopus 1-2-3(p0.05) but were difference the CPSD and SF(p<0.05). In the comparison of the correlation on global indices between the two field analysis. MD and PSD were closely correlated r=0.657, PSD r=0.697, p<0.001), CPSD and SF were statistically correlated(p<0.001) but had lower correlation coefficients(CPSD r=0.478, SF r=0.389). Thus we conclude that there are little differences between the results of two field analyzers.

AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF 5 KINDS OF HALIBIOS ON ANTIAGEING ACTION / 中国海洋药物

The trace elements of Halibios were analysed and the effects of 5 kinds of Halibios on antiirritability, radical scavenging, memeory MAO-B activity, hemorheologic changes in animal were studied. The results showed that Halibios Acaudina molpadioides, Hippocampus Kuda ,Cavernularia habereri,Octopus valgaris ,and Octopus ocellatus contain abundant trace elements,most of them have effects on antiirritability, radical scavenging, rising memory and depressing MAO-B activity in animmal.

THE NUTRIENT ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF OCTOPUS DOLLFUSI IN SOUTH CHINA SEA / 营养学报

edible part. The content of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) and long- chain PUFA (LCPUFA) in total fatty acid was 52.6% and 51.1% respectively. The content of vitamin A and vitamin E was higher, and the contents of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, etc. were rich. Conclusion: Octopus dollfusi is a seafood with higher protein and lower fat, very high protein nutritive value, more fatty acid and mineral elements, and is good for health.