Ultrasonographic & biochemical analysis of thyroid bio-architecture for further pharmacological intervention in adult Arabian stallions & mares.

Based on the growing attention to the Arabian horses with a lack of records regarding their normal physiological parameters, which are critically vital for disease diagnosis &convenient drug administration, we give great attention to their thyroid gland normalcy. The thyroid gland is one of the key players in regulating many physiological processes. Therefore, we tackled thyroid biology & morphology in 14 Arabian stallions & 18 Arabian mares from the beginning of March to the middle of April on animals from 4 to 19 years old. First, the blood samples taken from their jugular vein were used for hematological profile, lipid profile, glucose-coagulation axis & thyroid profile. Moreover, thyroid gland dimensions & volume were estimated using ultrasonography. Noteworthy, Arabian mares have significantly higher MCH & relative eosinophils than Arabian stallions, while Arabian stallions have significantly higher glucose levels than Arabian Mares. Interestingly, this study found that Arabian horses have a high level of Total T4 & low level of platelets count compared to other horses. These results pointed to the deiodinase inhibitors as a possible target therapy for hyperthyroidism & thyroid cancer in Arabian horses, making surgery a second option. Also, these results refer to the caution required before giving Arabian horses high plasma protein bounded drugs, especially anticoagulants. Also, sonographic results showed that the left lobe is larger than the right lobe in both genders, & the lobes volume is larger in Arabian horses compared to others. These results would guide the veterinarian during diagnosis & thyroidectomy.

Growth and nutritional status of rural preschool children in El Minia governorate.

PIP: Full histories, clinical examinations, and anthropometric measurements were taken on 392 male and 352 female preschool children 1-71 months of age in Bani Ahmed Village, El-Minia Governorate, to assess their growth, the prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition, and the influence of selected risk factors upon subjects' nutritional status. The children were selected for inclusion in the study through systematic random sampling. They were found to be both lighter and shorter than children of similar ages studied in Assiut, Lower Egypt, some developing countries, and the developed countries. The weight, height, and head circumference of males were not significantly different than those of females. There was a 72.2% prevalence of malnutrition, with the highest prevalence of 83.7% being in the age group 6-23 months. The prevalence of wasting was 31.6%, with the highest prevalence of 62% also being in the age group 6-23 months. The prevalence of stunting was 76.5%, highest among children aged 24-35 months at 87.4%. Low socioeconomic status, increased birth order, recurrent diarrhea, and non-breastfeeding were high risk factors for the prevalence of malnutrition in the sample.^ieng

Embedded fiber-optic sensor utilizing the modal power distribution technique.

The modal power distribution technique is applied to a multimode optical fiber embedded in a three-dimensional composite material for real-time characterization and monitoring of the structure. The measurements on the modal power distribution within these fibers, and the subsequent redistribution induced by external perturbation, indicate that the modal power distribution technique is more sensitive than the intensity-modulation technique for smart-structure characterization.