Vincristine commonly induces peripheral neuropathy but rarely causes voiding dysfunction. In this report, we describe a case of neurogenic bladder and peripheral neuropathy caused by the neurotoxic effect of vincristine and documented by urodynamic testing and electromyography. Neurologic evaluation aided in monitoring and understanding this problem.

Fucosidosis is a rare, autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by a severe deficiency of a-L-fucosidase. Patients usually have some problems with glycoprotein storage in the brain and other organs, and some structural abnormalities that need special consideration in anesthesia. It has 2 types, the early onset or infantile, and ...

INTRODUCTION: The Khairwar tribe of India is dwindling due to infertility and migration. The study investigates an extensive infertility problem among Khairwar and non-Khairwar tribes in the same geographical area. The objective of the study was to determine for the first time the prevalence of infertility in these two tribal ...

Multiple contacts with the infectious source may cause inconsistencies in determining the incubation period of a patient and hence the calculation of the mean and variance of the incubation period. A method based on probability distribution to deal with the problem is presented and an example is given for illustration.

Problems of male infertility can seem like minor issues within the larger realm of urology. But many male infertility diagnoses can be successfully treated, allowing the couple to conceive naturally or with minimal medical assistance. Some patients presenting with male infertility can have more significant disease. Treatments for male infertility ...

Primary infertility is a key issue in the developed world, while the developing world has high rates of secondary infertility. The impact of HIV/AIDS on fertility is insufficiently explored. One of the most important barriers to access to infertility treatment is cost; at the same time the role of social ...

Much research on sexual deviance on university and college campuses is limited by its narrow focus on group affiliation and leads to much speculation and conjecture. This article suggests that an alternative explanation is more suitable for explaining such an important and complex problem on college campuses. It argues that ...

Cardiac involvement in patients with advanced HIV/AIDS is common, including pericardial effusion and pulmonary hypertension. Although there is an increased incidence of pericardial effusion in patients with AIDS, most are small and asymptomatic. The presence of a pericardial effusion and/or pulmonary hypertension is associated with shortened survival. We present a ...

Samaderin B, or (1R,2S,5R,5aR,7aS,11S,11aS,11bR,14S)-1,7,7a,11,11a,11b-hexahydro-1,11-dihydroxy-8,11a,14-trimethyl-2H-5a,2,5-(methanoxymetheno)naphth[1,2-d]oxepine-4,6,10(5H)-trione, C(19)H(22)O(7), and samaderin C, or (1R,2S,5R,5aR,7aS,10S,11S,11aS,11bR,14S)-7,7a,10,11,11a,11b-hexahydro-1,10,11-trihydroxy-8,11a,14-trimethyl-2H-5a,2,5-(methanoxymetheno)naphth[1,2-d]oxepine-4,6(1H,5H)-dione, C(19)H(24)O(7), were isolated from the seed kernels of Samadera indica and were shown to exhibit antifeedant activity against Spodoptera litura third-instar larvae. The replacement of the carbonyl group in samaderin B by a hydroxy group in samaderin C causes conformational ...

With the introduction of numerous new technologies, human reproduction has undergone considerable development during the last 25 years. The possibilities for treating both female and male infertility are today less of a medico-technical and more of a socio-economic problem. The high incidence of multiple pregnancy is the problem that causes ...

To assess the level of treatment seeking and impact on marriage of infertility among newly married couples of Shanghai, China, a total of 7872 newly married couples, enrolled between 1987 and 1988, were followed-up for 5 years. The prevalence of infertility (no fertile conception after 24 months of unprotected intercourse) ...

The author describes the development of Freud's theory of neurosis from 1892 onwards, starting with his distinction between the actual neuroses and the psychoneuroses and his discovery of a specific, sexual aetiology for both, until which point it remained limited to pathology. The problem of the aetiology of perversion, however, ...

175 consecutive infertile couples were interviewed together and individually in accordance with a 25 point questionnaire. Amongst the males, premature ejaculations 66% was most common problem followed by erectile dysfunction 15%, decreased libido 11% and orgasmic failure 8%. Amongst females dyspareunia 58%, decreased libido 28% and orgasmic failure 14% were ...

Infertility is a common problem, affecting perhaps one couple in six, the majority of whom now seek medical care. Although diagnostic problems make it difficult to establish the extent of the male partner's contribution with certainty, a number of studies suggest that male problems represent the commonest single defined cause ...

The apparition and the breakage of esophageal varices et the level of cardioesophageal junction in the portal hypertension still represents a problem of pathological surgery. The presence of these varicose dilatations in this region is due to an important zone of porto-caval anastomoses. Angioarhitectonical study of lower abdominal esophagus represents ...

Taeniasis is an important medical and economic problem in many countries in East Asia, especially in the mountainous and remote areas where the inhabitants are fond of eating raw or undercooked meat. P.C. Fan here discusses how sociocultural factors and local customs can contribute to the transmission of taeniasis and ...

The basidiomycosis, fungal infections provoked by basidiomycetes or agaric fungi have been recorded at growing frequencies in the medical literature, especially after the advent of AIDS in 1991. The basidiospores of these fungi, scattered in the atmosphere and transported by winds or air currents, reach the maxillary sinuses through the ...

Bad breath typically originates in the mouth, often from the back of the tongue. Nasal problems also can cause bad breath; odor generated in this manner can be easily distinguished from mouth odor by comparing the odor exiting the mouth and nose. In most cases, good professional oral care combined ...

The World Hypertension League (WHL) International Art Competition started in 1991. The idea was to raise public awareness regarding hypertension prevention and treatment through unconventional means: Art. The purpose of this paper is to summarise the experience the WHL gained during preparation and follow-up activities of the Competition with emphasis ...

Maternal peripartum complications continue to be a significant problem in the United States, even among previously healthy women. The problems include peripartum bleeding, infection, hypertension, and thromboembolic disease. Primary care physicians are often called upon to treat these conditions. An awareness of the approach to diagnosis and management helps to ...

Problems with breathing immediately after extubation following thyroidectomy are rare, but can usually be attributed to a surgical error such as damage to one or both recurrent laryngeal nerves. Tracheomalacia may also cause respiratory distress following extubation. We present an unusual cause of failure to resume spontaneous respiration after thyroidectomy.

Longevity of sows and boars affects the productivity and economics of the herd. Implement a culling program that is tailored to the specific needs of the producer and the characteristics of the farm. Evaluate the removal policies regularly, estimate the longevity of breeding animals, calculate the nonproductive sow days associated ...

Infertility affects about 14% of the population in Cameroon. The majority of those affected are between 26-30 years old. Between 40-50% of all cases of infertility are associated with male failure, and azoospermia is implicated in 14.4% of the cases. There is thus an indication for assisted reproduction among this ...

Among 115 couples seeking counselling for marital problems from Jan 1, 1987-Dec 31, 1989, 86.1 per cent of the consultations were initiated by the wives. Striking characteristics were as follows: 51.3 per cent of the couples had husbands who were either younger or more than three years older than their ...

The prevalence of infertility in a rural Nigerian community is determined by a systematic random sampling of the population. The overall prevalent rate was 30.3%, giving indices of 9.2% for primary infertility and 21.1% for secondary infertility. Primary infertility is rare after the age of 30 years and acquired causes ...

The preslaughter handling and behaviour, and subsequent bruising was observed in 49 groups of sheep in a commercial slaughterhouse. A greater percentage of bruised carcases was found in lambs (71%) than in ewes (49%) (P less than 0.01). A greater percentage of severely bruised carcases was found in lambs from ...

Cleavage sites of porcine big endothelin-1 (big ET-1, 1-39) by cathepsin D were examined and compared with those by other aspartic proteinases including pepsin. Cathepsin D cleaved not only the Trp21-Val22 bond, but also the Asp18-Ile19 bond of big ET-1[1-39]. The mature ET-1[1-21], generated by the cleavage between Trp21 and ...

On firm ground our sense of balance is supplied by super abundant input from several sensoric sources. In other environments insufficient or conflicting input may cause vestibular problems. In diving, vertigo may be caused by a variety of influences, like sensory deprivation, optokinetic illusion, asymmetric vestibular stimulation, inner ear barotrauma, ...

It is argued that methodological problems in Hall, Proctor, and Nelson's (1988) comparison of phallometric data on child molesters and rapists include confounding of stimulus category and duration, omission of neutral stimuli and a normal control group, failure to employ relative measures of sexual preference, and failure to exclude subjects ...

Female partners of 200 infertile couples have been interviewed for psychosexual problems. There were 105 women who complained of one sexual problem or more. Decreased frequency of intercourse and anorgasmia in wife were the most common problems identified. A significant number of husbands considered the testing of semen along with ...

The second common problem to be presented in this series is the acute sore throat. The common causes are viral pharyngitis and tonsillitis due to streptococcus pyogenes. Another important cause that warrants attention is Epstein Barr virus (infectious mononucleosis) so that prescribing of penicillins is carefully considered. The sore throat ...

Eight hundred eight-seven consecutive gynecologic outpatients were screened for sexual concerns and dysfunctions by the inclusion in the medical history of two questions concerning sexual function. Only 29 women (3%) spontaneously offered sexual complaints without direct inquiry. An additional 142 women (16%) acknowledged sexual problems upon questioning. The most common ...

Massive myiasis caused by Wohlfahrtia magnifica (Schiner, 1862) in camels in the Southern Mountainous zone of the Peninsula of Sinai is described. Wohlfahrtiosis seemed intimately related to the climatic and ecological conditions of the area, particularly altitude, precipitation, pasture, rodents and ticks. The clinical features resembled those described in sheep ...

In a study of 514 couples ignorance about sex because of a complete lack of or inadequate sex education resulted in an unfavourable attitude towards sexual behaviour which adversely affected their fertility. Sexual activities which gave rise to feelings of guilt, fear or anguish had a dramatic effect on fertility; ...

Endocrine causes of male infertility range from easily manageable disorders such as hypothyroidism to complex problems such as pituitary tumors. Proper management requires a thorough understanding of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis. Hormonal evaluation is performed only when the patient's history and results of physical examination indicate an endocrine problem. With proper ...

This article examines four issues that need to be explored by the therapist as possible causes of stress for a male couple: stereotypic male roles, stereotypic sexual roles, homophobia, which includes the "coming out" process, and sexual dysfunctions. These issues can cause anxiety and stress, which may in turn cause ...

There have been numerous reports of spectrophotometric and volume problems caused by elevated levels of lipids in blood. The offending lipids, primarily triglycerides, not only cause turbidity leading to optical aberrations when added to analytical reagents, but also result in short-sampling errors leading to the measurement of inaccurate volumes of ...

One hundred and twenty couples applying for DI or involved in the procedure were seen in consultation or therapy at various stages. The clinical findings provide evidence that both partners experience conflict in two areas. The discovery of infertility generates transient impotence, loss of self-esteem and withdrawal in husbands, and ...

This article deals with consultation between anesthesiologists and urologic surgeons. Some of the subjects discussed represent problems that occur commonly, such as cardiac arrhythmias and intraoperative hypertension. Other subjects, though representing less common problems, have much more serious consequences and thus should be brought to the attention of surgeons. This ...

In a rural, church-based hypertension program in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, screening of the congregations was complemented by a community outreach component targeted at 18-60 year old males, a group at higher risk for untreated hypertension. Compared with its estimated frequency in the community, untreated hypertension was as common in ...

Clearly, infertility is one of several gynecologic conditions that may have a profound effect on the psychological and sexual status of its victim. It is obvious from indepth discussions with many infertile couples that they want their physician to help them recognize and deal with these problems. Unfortunately, we are ...

Intussusception of the distal small intestine was observed in a 5-week old ostrich chick. The intussusception occurred at the point of attachment of the yolk sac and was speculated as being a predisposing cause to the problem, as a result of localised infection. Other predisposing causes seen in poultry such ...

Attempts to downplay the sexual component of sexual assault may actually result in an injustice to sexual assault survivors as it may desensitize professionals working with sexual assault survivors to the possible development of sexual problems. Of 371 sexual assault survivors evaluated, more than 40% reported that they were experiencing ...

One hundred and thirty-one ureaplasma isolates were tested using the immunoperoxidase system. Thirty-four were from semen, 34 from preputial washes of normal bulls and 63 were from vaginal swabs from herds experiencing infertility problems and/or vulvovaginitis. The serotypes from semen were T44 (12.1%), Bu2 (11.2%), D48 (2.8%), T315 (0.9%) and ...

Although prehepatic portal hypertension (PHPH) is less common than intrahepatic portal hypertension, it gives rise to more serious diagnostic and therapeutic problems than the latter. From their experience of 88 cases, the authors feel that it is necessary for a correct approach to PHPH to derive a classification useful throughout ...

A major national probability sample survey program, HANES is a potential source of data obtained by standardized health examinations. Some of the hundreds of items collected are noted as relevant to studies of obesity and hypertension. Microdata tapes can be obtained at nominal cost for study of interrelationships within a ...

This paper discusses issues relevant to psychiatrists working in a reproductive biology unit: 1. The couple's anxiety. 2. The question of whether psychological conflict can cause infertility. 3. Dealing with the outcome of the workup. 4. Donor insemination. The anxiety of couples applying for an infertility workup can usually be ...

Depressed affect as a cause of associated somatic problems is explored by means of data on affect, appetite, energy, and sleep collected from a community sample and from subsamples contacted after each of several time lags. The analysis of the data indicates that depressed affect is a cause of the ...

In 1967/68, a screening examination was carried out on 18,277 male London civil servants, of whom 488 were referred to their general practitioners with high blood pressure. After this referral, 23 per cent did not attend their doctor and among those who did, a relatively high frequency of anxiety was ...

Hypertension is perhaps the most common chronic disease in the United States, if not in the world. It is certainly the single most important chronic illness in which obtaining patient compliance to therapy is a challenging task. It is a lifelong, life-threatening condition, which may be completely asymptomatic in the ...