Rate Of Passage Research Articles

A Comprehensive Analysis of Cinnamon, Flaxseed, and Lemon Seed Essential Oils’ Effects on In Vitro Gas Formation and Nutrient Degradability in Diets

This study aimed to assess the impact of essential oils (EOs) on in vitro gas formation and the degradability of dairy and beef cattle diets. This study also aimed to investigate the effects of different types of EOs on nutrient utilization and rumen microbial activity. The current study was conducted using a fully randomized design consisting of eight experimental treatments, including two control treatments without any additives, and treatments with cinnamon essential oil (CEO), flaxseed essential oil (FEO), and lemon seed essential oil (LEO) at a concentration of 60 mg/kg fresh mass. Two control treatments were used, one with alfalfa silage and dairy concentrate (DC, CON-DC) and the other with alfalfa silage and fattening concentrate (FC, CON-FC). Gas formation, dry matter (DM) digestibility, crude protein (CP) digestibility, effective degradability (ED), and soluble fractions of DM and organic matter (OM) were evaluated. CEO had a substantial effect on gas formation (p < 0.05). When EOs were added to the diets, they increased dry matter digestibility after 24 h of incubation as compared to control treatments. After 24 h of incubation, FCCEO and FCFEO had the highest CP digestibility among the diets. FCLEO considerably enhanced ED, as well as the soluble fraction of DM (a) at a passage rate of 2% per hour. Treatment with FCCEO resulted in a significant increase in soluble fractions compared to the control diets. At a passage rate of 2% h, DCCEO had the maximum ED value. When EOs were introduced to the diet, they dramatically decreased the insoluble portion of CP (b). Compared to the control treatments, gas production was significantly lower in the presence of LEO (FCLEO; p < 0.05). The addition of EOs to cattle diets may increase nutrient utilization and enhance rumen microbial activity. EOs extracted from lemon seeds (at a dose of 60 mg/kg of diet) lowered gas production in both dairy cattle and fattening diets.

Particle size and storage length affect fermentation and ruminal degradation of rehydrated corn grain silage

ABSTRACT Particle size and storage time are factors that can affect the fermentation quality and digestibility of rehydrated corn grain silage (RCS). The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of particle size and storage time on chemical and microbiological characteristics, aerobic stability, and ruminal degradability of RCS. Corn grains were ground to pass through either a 3 mm (fine) or 9 mm (coarse) screen, rehydrated to 44.3% moisture and ensiled in 200 L polyethylene buckets. Samples were taken before and after ensiling at 10, 30, 90 and 200 days of storage to assess microbial counts, fermentation end products, and DM ruminal degradability. DM degradation was evaluated with incubation times of 0 (bag wash), 3, 6 and 48 h in 3 rumen-cannulated cows. The effective ruminal degradation (ERD) was calculated based on soluble fraction (A), degradable fraction (B) and passage rate (kp) defined as 7.0%/h: A + B [kd/(kd + kp)]. Aerobic stability was evaluated in silages after 200 days of storage, and pH and temperature were analysed up to 240 h of aerobic exposure. At 90 and 200 d of storage, fine RCS resulted in lower crude protein and greater NH3-N concentrations than coarse RCS. Coarsely ground RCS had a lower temperature at the beginning of storage than finely ground corn. Finely ground RCS had greater yeast counts and ethanol concentrations than coarsely ground RCS during storage time. Fine RCS was more susceptible to aerobic deterioration, reaching maximum temperature and pH values faster than coarse RCS. DM ruminal degradability increased over the storage time. The particle size of the rehydrated corn grain silage did not affect the kd values after 90 d of storage, while for the ERD, a long fermentation time was necessary (200 d). Considering the fermentation characteristics and the kinetics of ruminal DM degradation, fine grinding is recommended for short storage periods and coarse grinding may be a strategy to increase the rate of grinding when the storage period is greater than 200 d.

In situ ruminal degradability of forage cactus-based diets associated with pornunça silage

The knowledge of ruminal degradation kinetics of forage cactus-based diets associated with Euphorbiaceae species of the genus Manihot assist in understanding nutrient quality and use, contributing to the indication of combinations of these ingredients in ruminant diets. This study aimed to evaluate the in situ ruminal degradability of diets with increasing association of forage cactus Elephant Ear (MEE) and pornunça (Manihot sp.) silage, as well as to analyze and evaluate the indigestible neutral detergent fiber (FDNi) content of forage cactus MEE and pornunça silage. The treatments consisted of diets with cactus pear associated with pornunça silage in the roughage portion in the proportions of 375, 250, 125 and 0 g kg-1 of DM. The feed was composed of 50% roughage and 50% concentrate of dry matter. Incubation times of 0, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, and 144 hours were evaluated for the ingredients and 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours for the diets. Incubation to obtain the iNDF was given for 288 hours. The experimental design consisted of randomized blocks, with three replications. Regarding roughage ingredients, MEE showed higher average disappearance, potential degradability (PD), and effective degradability (ED) in relation to pornunça silage, as well as lower NDFi content. The proportion of 375 g kg-1 MEE and 125 g kg-1 pornunça silage provided higher fractions a, b, and c, increasing ED considering the three passage rates, with higher PD. In conclusion, the association between MEE and pornunça silage at a proportion of 375 g kg-1 MEE and125g kg-1 pornunça silage of the roughage portion increases the in situ degradability of dry matter, crude protein, and neutral detergent fiber.

Diagnosis and Management of Constipation: A Narrative Literature Review

Constipation can occur as a primary or secondary condition. This literature review aimed to describe the diagnosis and management of constipation. Primary constipation is generally classified into three categories. Normal transit (functional) constipation involves a normal rate of passage of stool, but there is difficulty with the evacuation of the stool. Functional constipation is most common and is associated with a sedentary lifestyle, a low-residue diet (consumption of very refined foods), or low fluid intake, which decreases stool volume and bulk and can lead to constipation. Lack of access to toilet facilities, consistent suppression of the urge to empty the bowels, and dehydration are other causes. Slow transit constipation involves impaired motor activity of the colon with infrequent bowel movements, straining to have a bowel movement, mild abdominal distention, and palpable stool in the sigmoid colon. Pelvic floor dysfunction (pelvic floor dyssynergia-anismus), or outlet dysfunction, is difficulty passing stool due to failure of the pelvic floor muscles or anal sphincter to relax with a bowel movement.

Correcting the 2019 survey abundance of Bering-Chukchi-Beaufort Seas bowhead whales for disturbance from powered skiffs

The 2019 ice-based survey of Bering-Chukchi-Beaufort Seas bowhead whales was challenged by missed survey effort, unusual ice conditions, and frequent use of motor-powered skiffs by hunters. All three of these likely led to downward bias in the abundance estimate of Givens et al. (2021). Data were collected about boat excursions during the survey period. Indices of short-term whale abundance at the survey perch and short-term boat noise disturbance were computed from the available data, where ‘short term’ refers to a few hours. A generalized additive model (GAM) was fit to the results, predicting short-term whale abundance as a smooth function of the boat noise disturbance index, after controlling for long-term variation in the whale passage rate over the course of the season. The fitted GAM was then used to predict passage with and without the presence of boat noise. The ratio of the integrals of these two predicted passage curves provided a correction factor which can be applied post hoc to the abundance estimate of Givens et al. (2021). Variance of this correction factor was estimated using two approaches, and found to be small. A wide array of sensitivity analyses was conducted to examine the robustness of the result to potential changes in methodology, and the correction factor was found to be quite stable. The estimated correction factor would inflate the original abundance estimate by about 12%, yielding a corrected abundance of 14,025 (CV=0.228). We recommend that this replace the original abundance estimate.

Three‐dimensional visualization experimental study on proppant transportation and placement in the Hi‐way channel hydraulic fracturing technique

AbstractThe pattern of placement of the proppant in the fracture determines the stimulation and success of the surgery. Using a three‐dimensional visual parallel plate fracture model capable of simulating fracture height, length, and variable fracture width, we experimentally investigate the impact of fiber loading, fracture fluid viscosity, sand concentration, pulse time, perforation pattern, and injection rate on proppant transport, placement pattern, and access rate. Experimentally and visually, the migration process and the morphology of the proppant placement in the fracture were assessed. The formation laws of stable support columns and well‐shaped high conductivity fracture channels in fractures have been elucidated. Experimental results show that increasing the fiber concentration improves the channel rate and the proppant mass is large and stable. The channel rate increases with the viscosity of the fracturing fluid, and it is difficult to form a perfect channel when the viscosity is small. If the constructive displacement is too slight or too large, it will not favor the formation of a Hi‐way channel in the fracture. The optimal design displacement is 4.5 m3/min. When the proppant concentration is low, the passage rate is large, but the stability of proppant mass is poor under the scour of large displacement, the conductivity is low under the high closure pressure, the proppant concentration is too high, the suspension is difficult, the settlement rate is large, and it is difficult to form a large passage. The current column and the passage rate are larger for pulse times of 15–20 s. Cluster perforations are better than large continuous perforations. The higher the number of clusters in the same number of holes, the higher the channel rate. The formation laws of stable support pillars and well‐shaped high conductivity fracture channels in fractures have been elucidated, which can be useful for efficient stimulation of oil and gas reservoirs.

MP10-19 THE USE OF ALPHA-ADRENERGIC ANTAGONISTS IN PEDIATRIC NEPHROLITHIASIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023MP10-19 THE USE OF ALPHA-ADRENERGIC ANTAGONISTS IN PEDIATRIC NEPHROLITHIASIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Firas Haddad, Beirut, Lebanon, Walid Farhat, and Shannon Taylor Smith Cannon Firas HaddadFiras Haddad More articles by this author , Beirut Beirut More articles by this author , Lebanon Lebanon More articles by this author , Walid FarhatWalid Farhat More articles by this author , and Shannon Taylor Smith CannonShannon Taylor Smith Cannon More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003225.19AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Urolithiasis is increasingly common in children, and alpha-adrenergic antagonists are often used as a treatment option. We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and cohort studies to assess the use of alpha-adrenergic antagonists in the treatment of kidney stones in pediatric patients. METHODS: A search of MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Google Scholar was conducted on May 20, 2022. Inclusion criteria included patients <18 years old with any kidney stones treated with alpha-adrenergic antagonists reported in cohort studies and randomized control trials. Outcomes included stone expulsion time, stone passage rate, mean number of pain episodes, and mean need for analgesics. Following deduplication, two reviewers screened the articles with a third reviewer available for adjudication. We performed data extraction of the selected articles, and the results were assimilated and synthesized qualitatively. RESULTS: Nine studies were selected out of 254 articles and 1,039 patients were included, outlined in Table 1. Five of 6 studies measuring stone expulsion time reported a statistically significant decrease in expulsion time in the treatment group compared to the control. Seven studies measured the stone expulsion rate, and 5 reported a statistically significant increased expulsion rate in the treatment group. In assessment of pain, four studies reported a decrease in the mean number of pain episodes in the treatment group and two studies showed a decreased analgesic requirement for treatment compared to control. Two studies assessed the use of alpha-adrenergic antagonists after shock wave lithotripsy, and both found alpha-adrenergic not superior to watchful waiting for spontaneous stone passage. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that alpha-adrenergic antagonists are effective at decreasing the stone expulsion time and increasing the stone passage rate. Limitations included variable reporting of intervention and outcome data. We conclude that alpha-adrenergic antagonists are a useful adjunct therapy to consider in the treatment of pediatric nephrolithiasis. Source of Funding: None © 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 209Issue Supplement 4April 2023Page: e121 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Firas Haddad More articles by this author Beirut More articles by this author Lebanon More articles by this author Walid Farhat More articles by this author Shannon Taylor Smith Cannon More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...

Association between chitosan and unsaturated fatty acids supplementation on ruminal fermentation, digestive metabolism, and ruminal kinetics in beef heifers

This study evaluated the effects of supplementation of chitosan and unsaturated fatty acid (UFAs) sources on intake, digestibility, ruminal and nitrogen metabolism, blood metabolites, and feeding behavior of beef heifers. Five crossbred Simental x Zebu heifers (335 ± 53.2 kg of initial BW), ruminally cannulated, were randomly assigned according to a 5 × 5 Latin square design containing the following treatments: 1) CON, the control diet without supplementation; 2) SO, control diet supplemented with 25.3 g/kg of soybean oil; 3) WRS, control diet supplemented with 160 g/kg of whole raw soybean (WRS); 4) SOCHI, SO diet plus 14 g/kg of CHI; 5) WRSCHI, WRS diet plus 14 g/kg of CHI. No interaction effects between CHI and WRS were observed on nutrient intakes and digestibilities. Heifers fed SO, or WRS diets with or without CHI had lower enteric methane (CH4) emissions (P < 0.01) than those fed CON. Moreover, animals fed SO and WRS had higher CH4 emissions than those fed SOCHI and WRSCHI. No interaction between CHI and WRS was observed on nitrogen balance. However, heifers fed SO or WRS diets with or without CHI had lower nitrogen (N) intake (P = 0.001) and fecal N (P = 0.015) than those fed CON. Besides, animals fed SO and WRS diets showed lower retained N (P = 0.010) and efficiency (P = 0.005) than those fed SOCHI and WRSCHI. Heifers fed SO, or WRS diets with or without CHI showed lower rumination efficiencies of dry matter (DM; P < 0.01) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF; P = 0.013) than those fed CON. Heifers fed SO or WRS with or without CHI, showed lower reticular flows of DM (P = 0.049), NDF (P = 0.002), and potentially digestible NDF (P = 0.002) than those fed CON. In addition, animals fed SO or WRS diets with or without CHI showed a lower rumen digestion rate of DM, turnover rates of DM and NDF, and passage rates of DM and pdNDF than those fed CON. The supply of CHI to beef heifers fed diets with SO and WRS alters ruminal fermentation, methane production, nitrogen balance, feeding behavior, and ruminal dynamics. Nevertheless, the results strengthen the evidence that the provision of CHI in beef cattle diets can positively influence the effect of fatty acid sources. Besides, fatty acids sources provided alone have a negative influence on most metabolism parameters in beef heifers.

The Fate of Residual Fragments After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Results from the Endourologic Disease Group for Excellence Research Consortium.

Background: Residual fragments (RFs) after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) have a significant impact on patients' quality of life and clinical course. There is a paucity of studies that evaluate the natural history of RFs after PCNL. The objective of this study is to compare rates of reintervention, complications, stone growth, and passage in patients with RFs >4, ≤4, and ≤2 mm after PCNL. Methods: Sites from the Endourologic Disease Group for Excellence (EDGE) research consortium examined data of PCNL patients from 2015 to 2019 with at least 1-year follow-up. RF passage, regrowth, reintervention, and complications were recorded and RFs were stratified into >4 and ≤4 mm groups, as well as >2 and ≤2 mm groups. Potential predictors for stone-related events after PCNL were determined using multivariable logistic regression analysis. It was hypothesized that larger RF thresholds would result in lower passage rates, faster regrowth, and greater clinically significant events (complications and reinterventions) than smaller RF thresholds. Results: A total of 439 patients with RFs >1 mm on CT postoperative day 1 were included in this study. For RFs >4 mm, rates of reintervention were found to be significantly higher and Kaplan-Meier curve analysis showed significantly higher rates of stone-related events. Passage and RF regrowth were not found to be significantly different compared with RFs ≤4 mm. However, RFs ≤2 mm had significantly higher rates of passage, and significantly lower rates of fragment regrowth (>1 mm), complications, and reintervention compared with RFs >2 mm. On multivariable analysis, older age, body mass index, and RF size were found to be predictive of stone-related events. Conclusions: With the largest cohort to date, this study by the EDGE research consortium further confirms that clinically insignificant residual fragment is problematic for patients after PCNL, particularly in older more obese patients with larger RFs. Our study underscores the importance of complete stone clearance post-PCNL and challenges the use of Clinically insignificant residual fragment (CIFR).

Thermodynamic transformation determining the essence of time

The consistent application of thermodynamic knowledge makes it possible to analyze in detail and modify the definition of time formulated by Isaac Newton. It also makes it possible to integrate Immanuel Kant's ideas about the relationship of human sensuality with the modern category of time. As a result of these analyses, there is an updated definition and indication of the constant that determines the rate of passage of time. A distinction between the concepts of time and duration emerged, making it possible to conclude that only processes described by the category of duration can be reversible. Other processes considered in terms of time are irreversible. The main purpose of this article is to precisely define the original thermodynamic transformation, which is the basis for measuring the pace and feeling of the course of time.

Tracking anadromous fish over successive freshwater migrations reveals the influence of tagging effect, previous success, and abiotic factors on upstream passage over barriers

Predicting and mitigating the impact of anthropogenic barriers on migratory fish requires an understanding of the individual and environmental factors that influence barrier passage. Here, the upstream spawning migrations of iteroparous twaite shad Alosa fallax were investigated over three successive spawning migrations in a highly fragmented river basin using passive acoustic telemetry ( n = 184). More fish approached and passed barriers in the lower river reaches than further upstream, with the median cumulative weir passage time of 4.6 (1.8–9.2) days representing 18% of their time in the river. Returning fish in their second year had significantly higher weir passage rates than in their tagging year, with passage rates also positively influenced by previous passage success. Higher water temperatures and river levels also had positive impacts on passage rates. Lower weir passage rates by newly tagged individuals suggest that reliance on within-year passage estimates in telemetry-based barrier impact assessments could result in conservative results, while the higher passage rates of previously successful versus unsuccessful individuals suggest a conserved motivation and/or inherent ability to pass barriers.

Diets enriched with finely ground wheat bran alter digesta passage rate and composition of the gut microbiome in sows.

We investigated the effects of finely ground wheat bran on the nutrient digestibility, digesta passage rate, and gut microbiota structure in sows. A 3×3 Latin square design with 3 test periods and 3 experimental diets was used. Six non-pregnant sows (parity: 5 to 7) were randomly assigned to 3 experimental diets with 2 replicates per treatment in each period. Each period lasted 19d (12d for adaptation and 7d for experiment). The experimental diets included (a) a basal corn and soybean meal diet (CON), (b) a basal diet with 20% coarse wheat bran (CWB; particle size: 605μm), and (c) a basal diet with 20% fine wheat bran (FWB; particle size: 438μm). The results demonstrated that the apparent total tract digestibility of neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber and energy were reduced (P<0.05) in the FWB and CWB groups compared with those in the CON group. Viscosity of digesta increased (P<0.001) in FWB-fed sows. The passage rate of digesta from the mouth to the ileum decreased (P<0.001) in FWB-fed sows. Peptide YY (PYY) concentration increased (P=0.01) in FWB-fed sows after 30min of feeding. In the FWB group, the relative abundance of Lactobacillaceae at the family level increased (P<0.05) in the ileal digesta. At the class level, the relative abundance of Clostridia in feces decreased (P<0.05) in FWB-fed sows. FWB enhanced the concentration of butyrate in feces compared with CON and CWB (P=0.04). These results suggest that dietary supplementation with finely ground wheat bran reduces the passage rate of digesta, increases the abundance of beneficial microorganisms, and elevates the concentration of short-chain fatty acids and PYY in sows. These findings indicate that the addition of finely-ground wheat bran to the diets of sows is more effective than using coarse wheat bran for improving their satiety and intestinal microbial composition.

A Study of Relationship between Spontaneous Passage Rates of Ureteral Stones Less than 10 mm and Serum C-Reactive Protein Levels and Neutrophil Percentages

A Study of Relationship between Spontaneous Passage Rates of Ureteral Stones Less than 10 mm and Serum C-Reactive Protein Levels and Neutrophil Percentages

COMPARISON OF THE PROPERTIES OF CoW AND CoMo ALLOYS DEPOSITED BOTH FROM ALKALINE CITRATE AND CITRATE-PYROPHOSPHATE ELECTROLYTES

The chemical composition, current efficiency and some properties of galvanic binary CoMo and CoW alloys, deposited from both alkaline citrate and citrate-pyrophosphate electrolytes, were studied. It is shown that the main difference between mono- and polyligand electrolytes is the mechanism of the electrodeposition process and the rate of passage of limiting stages preceding the formation of an electrochemically active complex. During electrolysis in a citrate solution, the limiting step is the mass transfer of [CoCit2]4– complexes, while in the citrate-pyrophosphate one, the process proceeds with kinetic control, and the hydrodynamic regime does not significantly affect the content of metals and the rate of their deposition. The use of a polyligand electrolyte makes it possible to increase the current efficiency for CoW alloys from 32.1 to 45.5% in the convective mass transfer mode and from 5.9 to 35.7% in the diffusion transfer mode. During electrodeposition from citrate-pyrophosphate electrolytes of the same composition of alloys of two different refractory metals, it was found that the current efficiency of the CoMo alloy is on average 20% higher than that of CoW. It has been found that at a close value of the content of the refractory component in X-ray amorphous alloys, the differences in the magnetic and corrosion properties of the coatings are determined by the nature of the refractory metal. Thus, during electrodeposition from a polyligand electrolyte, CoMo alloys have Ms 300–380 emu·cm-3 and Hc 60–72 Oe, while CoW alloys have Ms 22–45 emu·cm-3 and Hc 50–70 Oe. Both types of alloys are characterized by Mr/Ms – 0.2-0.3. The properties of CoW alloys deposited from a monoligand citrate electrolyte approach hard magnetic materials with Mr/Ms – 0.6–0.7.

Is conservative management safe in patients with acute ureterolithiasis and perirenal stranding?

In patients presenting with ureterolithiasis, perirenal stranding is frequently observed in non-contrast computed tomography. Because perirenal stranding may be caused by tears in the collecting system, previous studies have described an increased risk of infectious complications and suggested broad empiric antibiotic therapy and immediate decompressing of the upper urinary tract. We hypothesized that these patients can also be managed conservatively. Therefore, we retrospectively identified patients with ureterolithiasis and perirenal stranding and compared diagnostic and treatment characteristics as well as treatment outcomes between patients undergoing conservative versus interventional management by ureteral stenting, percutaneous drainage or primary ureteroscopic stone removal. We classified perirenal stranding as mild, moderate or severe based on its radiological extent. Of 211 patients, 98 were managed conservatively. Patients in the interventional group had larger ureteral stones, more proximal ureteral stone location, more severe perirenal stranding, higher systemic and urinary infectious parameters, higher creatinine levels, and received more frequent antibiotic therapy. The conservatively managed group experienced a spontaneous stone passage rate of 77%, while 23% required delayed intervention. In the interventional and conservative groups, 4% and 2% of patients, respectively, developed sepsis. None of the patients in either group developed a perirenal abscess. Comparison of perirenal stranding grade between mild, moderate and severe in the conservatively treated group showed no difference in the spontaneous stone passage and infectious complications. In conclusion, conservative management without prophylactic antibiotics for ureterolithiasis and perirenal stranding is a valid treatment option as long as no clinical or laboratory signs of renal failure or infections are observed.

Comparative study between Tamsulosin, Silodosin and Tadalafil as a medical expulsive therapy for lower ureteral stones.

To compare the efficacy of Tamsulosin, Silodosin and Tadalafil as a medical expulsive therapy for treatment of distal ureteral calculi. Over a period of 6 months (January 2022 to June 2022) this prospective randomized study was conducted on 170 patients with distal ureteric stone ≤ 10 mm. Patients were randomly divided into three groups. Patients in group A received Tamsulosin 0.4mg, in group B received Silodosin, and in group C receive Tadalafil 5 mg. Therapy was given for a maximum of 4 weeks. The rate and time of stone expulsion, the analgesic use, attacks of colic and hospital visits for pain, and adverse effects of drugs were recorded. Among 170 patients who were enrolled in study, 20 were lost to follow-up (7, 8, 5 in group A, B, And C respective-ly). There was a significant higher stone passage rate in group C than group A and B (90% vs. 70% and 76% respectively; p-value = 0.043) and shorter expulsion time in group C (8.7 ± 3.3 days) vs. group A (12.5 ± 5.2 days) and group B (11.3 ± 4.2 days) with (p-value = 0.001)(highly statistically significant with p-value < 0.001) and increased amount of analgesics required in group A (225 ± 115.7 mg) and group B (163 ± 77.5 mg) when compared with group C (120 ± 55.3 mg). Tadalafil is more effective than Tamsulosin and Silodosin in treatment of patients with distal ureteric stones ≤ 10 mm as regard stone expulsion rate, expulsion time with decreased number of colicky episodes and side effects.

Different Animal Metabolism Markers for Artemia Nauplii in Crude Protein Digestibility Assay for Lophiosilurus alexandri Larvae

This work aimed to develop a methodology for marking Artemia with different markers and evaluating their passage rate and digestibility in Lophiosilurus alexandri larvae of different ages. In the first phase, Artemia nauplii were marked 28 h after hatching with chromium oxide, titanium dioxide and NANOLIPE®. Contact times with the markers were 30, 60, 90 min at a concentration of 500 mg/L. Titanium dioxide had a higher concentration in Artemia than the other markers. The passage rate did not differ significantly between titanium and NANOLIPE®. In the second phase, the apparent digestibility of the protein in Artemia nauplii was evaluated for L. alexandri larvae at three ages. Average real protein digestibility at the three ages was 95.08%, demonstrating Artemia as a good quality food. All ages exhibited the same final time of fecal excretion of 30 min after feeding. Artemia nauplii presented satisfactory results for assimilation for all markers tested. In determining the digestibility of Artemia protein, we can conclude that chromium oxide and NANOLIPE® were good markers of animal metabolism and titanium dioxide was the worst marker of Artemia digestibility for the initial stages of L. alexandri.

Assessment of solar air heater performance using a variety of artificially roughened components

For the past 40 years, many researchers have been studying solar collection devices with artificial roughness. Estimation of transfer of heat and fluid flowing properties is well acquired by an experimental, computational, and theoretical approach. This review provides an authentic overview of the topic's current growth., contemplates the previous growths, and focuses on the future presuppositions of the roughened SAH. Finally, this article shows a comprehensive study of several roughness configurations employed on heated wall to rise of heat transfer rate of SAH passage. Correlation’s discovered for HT & FF by different authors have also been reported.

Effects of low-fat dried distillers grains on nutrient intake and digestibility in high-concentrate diets

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of including levels of low-fat dried distillers grains without soluble (DDG) in high-concentrate diets on intake and digestibility. Four rumen-cannulated Nellore cattle received four dietary treatments in a 4×4 Latin square experimental design. Treatments included diets without DDG (D0) and varying inclusion levels of DDG at 150 g/kg (D150), 300 g/kg (D300), and 450 g/kg (D450). Four periods of total feces and urine collection were performed to estimate nutrient intake and digestibility and estimate nitrogen balance. Collections of omasum digesta were used to estimate ruminal degradability. The ruminal emptying technique was performed to estimate the ruminal rates of ingestion, passage, and digestion (kd). The inclusion of DDG reduced the intake of total digestible nutrients (TDN) (P < 0.01), dry matter (DM) (P = 0.02), organic matter (OM) (P = 0.02), non-fiber carbohydrates (NFC) (P < 0.01) and ether extract (EE) (P = 0.06). The intake of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) increased linearly (P < 0.01), whereas CP had a quadratic pattern (P = 0.02). The total digestibility in kg/d of DM (P < 0.01), OM (P < 0.01), NFC (P < 0.01) and EE (P = 0.02) decreased linearly. The total digestibility in kg/d of the NDF increased linearly (P < 0.01) and the CP had a quadratic pattern (P = 0.01). The kd of DM (P = 0.01), OM (P < 0.01) decreased linearly and NDF increased linearly (P < 0.01). The amount of N retained did not change (P = 0.72), but the intake of metabolizable protein increased (P = 0.03). Therefore, the inclusion of low-fat DDG in finishing diets reduces TDN intake and reduces the digestibility of almost all nutrients.

Trichostrongylus colubriformis infection damages intestine brush board cells and could negatively impact postabsorptive parameters of Santa Ines lambs

This study aimed to evaluate histological, digestive and postabsorptive physiological parameters in Santa Ines lambs infected with Trichostrongylus colubriformis and fed different levels of phosphorus. Therefore, eighteen Santa Ines, castrated male, six-month old, healthy lambs (initial body weight 22.4 ± 2.7 kg) were distributed in one of four treatments arranged in a 2 × 2 split-plot arrangement: Sufficient dietary P level and uninfected (SPui; n = 4), Sufficient dietary P level and infected (SPi; n = 5), Deficient dietary P level and uninfected (DPui; n = 4), Deficient dietary P level and infected (DPi; n = 5). Infected lambs received, orally, a single pulse dose of 40.000 T. colubriformis infective larval stage (L3). Animals were fed Tifton 85 hay (Cynodon ssp.; 60%), and cassava meal and maize gluten meal (40%). Measurement of nutrient apparent digestibility and nitrogen metabolism were performed in individual metabolic stalls. To achieve the trial results, it was measured methane emissions in respiratory chambers, urine purine derivatives, ruminal short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), histological cuts of duodenal mucosal tissues and passage rates fluxes, analyzed by external (Yb, Cr, and Co) and internal (iNDF) markers. Statistical procedures were performed in R studio. The fixed main effects of treatment and the interactions were tested by ANOVA, and means compared by Duncan's test at 5% significance. Apparent digestibility was not affected by treatments, however, nitrogen retained decreased (P < 0.01) and urinary nitrogen losses increased (P < 0.01) in infected animals. Small intestine digesta content, empty segment weight, and length were higher in infected animals (P < 0.05). Passage rate was not majorly affected by infection or dietary P levels. Methane emissions, SCFA concentrations, and purine derivative excretion were also not affected by treatments. Regarding the histology, the vilosity weight (P < 0.05), and crypt depth (P < 0.01) decreased in infected animals. In conclusion, T. colubriformis infection can damage intestinal mucosa and affect nitrogen metabolism, but did not affect the digesta transit, and nutrient digestibility. The P dietary levels did not promote any modification in GIT physiological parameters tested in this study.