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To investigate the associations of sociodemographic characteristics and PROMIS domain scores with patient activation among patients presenting for spine surgery at a university-affiliated spine center.

Patients completed a survey collecting demographic and social information. Patients also completed the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) and Patient Activation Measure questionnaires. The associations of PROMIS scores and sociodemographic characteristics with patient activation were assessed using linear and ordinal logistic regression (patient activation stage as ordinal).

A total of 1018 patients were included. Most respondents were white (84%), married (73%), and female (52%). Patients were distributed among the 4 activation stages as follows stage I, 7.7%; stage II, 12%; stage III, 26%; and stage IV, 55%. Mean (±standard deviation) patient activation score was 70±17 points. Female sex (adjusted coefficient [AC]=4.3; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.1, 6.4) and annual household income >$80,000 (OR=3.7; 95% CI 0.54, 6.9) were associated with higher patient activation scores. Lower patient activation scores were associated with worse PROMIS Depression (AC=-0.31; 95% CI -0.48, -0.14), Fatigue (OR=-0.19; 95% CI -0.33, -0.05), Pain (OR=0.22; 95% CI 0.01, 0.43), and Social Satisfaction (OR=0.33; 95% CI 0.14, 0.51) scores.

Depression and socioeconomic status, along with PROMIS Pain, Fatigue, and Social Satisfaction domains, were associated with patient activation. Patients with a greater burden of depressive symptoms had lower patient activation; conversely, women and those with higher income had greater patient activation.

Level 1.
Level 1.
infection produces an adverse effect on the erythrocyte lineage and hormone levels during pregnancy. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of
(ES) and
(SA) in combination on circulating follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels and erythropoiesis changes in
-infected pregnant mice.

Female Balb/c mice were mated with normal male mice and pregnancies were identified by the formation of vaginal plugs. Twenty-eight pregnant mice were divided randomly into seven groups A control group (N),
infected pregnant mice (K+), and infected pregnant mice received the following five treatments (1) Only ES; (2) ESSA1 (7525); (3) ESSA2 (5050); (4) ESSA3 (2575); and (5) only SA, beginning from the 1
to the 16
day of pregnancy. Pregnant mice were infected with 10
CFU/mL of
on day 4. Blood serum was collected on days 8, 12, and 16 of pregnancy and LH and FSH levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Bone marrow was isolated to determine the relative number of TER-119
VLA4
and TER-119
CD34
using flow cytometry.

The ESSA1 and SA groups exhibited a marked increase in LH levels. CDK inhibitor The combination of ES and SA administered at a 2575 ratio (ESSA3) altered FSH levels and the relative number of TER-119
VLA4
in infected pregnant mice. Combined with SA at an equal ratio (5050), ESSA2 group exhibited a significant increase in the expression of TER119
CD34
compared with the other treatment groups.

ES and SA combined at a ratio of 2575 exhibited optimal results in altering hormonal and erythropoiesis in infected pregnant mice.
ES and SA combined at a ratio of 2575 exhibited optimal results in altering hormonal and erythropoiesis in infected pregnant mice.
India has large varieties (recognized, unrecognized) of native chickens (Desi) scattered throughout the country, managed under scavenging system different from commercial chicken breeds. However, they are less investigated for genetic diversity they harbor. The present study was planned to evaluate genetic diversity among two native chicken populations of North Gujarat (proposed Aravali breed) and South Gujarat (Ankleshwar breed). Aravali chicken, a distinct population with unique characters different from the registered chicken breeds of India is under process to be registered as a new chicken breed of Gujarat, India.

Two mitochondrial markers, namely
(COX I) and
(Cyt b) genes were studied across 10 birds from each population. Methodology included sample collection (blood), DNA isolation (manual), polymerase chain reaction amplification of mitochondrial genes, Sanger sequencing, and purification followed by data analysis using various softwares.

Haplotype analysis of the COX I gene unveiled a total eight and three haplotypes from the Aravali and Ankleshwar populations, respectively, with haplotype diversity (Hd) of 92.70 % for the Aravali and 34.50% for the Ankleshwar breed. Haplotype analysis of the Cyt b gene revealed a total of four haplotypes from the Aravali population with 60% Hd and no polymorphism in Ankleshwar breed. The phylogenetic analysis uncovered Red Jungle Fowl and Gray Jungle Fowl as prime roots for both populations and all domestic chicken breeds.

Study findings indicated high genetic variability in Aravali chicken populations with COX I mitochondrial marker being more informative for evaluating genetic diversity in chickens.
Study findings indicated high genetic variability in Aravali chicken populations with COX I mitochondrial marker being more informative for evaluating genetic diversity in chickens.
Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK; conjunctivitis) is a widespread eye disease in cattle. In 1960, the Gram-negative bacillus
was discovered as one of IBK's etiological causal agents. This study aimed to clarify the epidemiological (epizootic) situation of cattle moraxellosis in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The study also maps the quantitative and qualitative indicators of the epidemiological (epizootic) process to develop more effective antiepizootic measures.

We clinically examined both imported and local cattle species based on existing epidemiological (epizootological) units of economic entities in Kazakhstan. Then, we selected biomaterials for laboratory tests to screen for moraxellosis.

We clarified the epizootic situation for moraxellosis of cattle in Kazakhstan using data from the Meat Union of Kazakhstan, veterinary reports from the Veterinary Control and Surveillance Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture, Kazakhstan, and our results, obtained during visits to farms in the various regions of the republic.

Based on the data of the conducted studies, we developed epizootic visualization maps with quantitative indicators of the cattle moraxellosis epizootic-transfer processes within various regions of Kazakhstan for 2019. The data obtained from studies of the properties of the isolated cultures compared with the characteristics of reference strains gave grounds to classify them as belonging to the
genus.
Based on the data of the conducted studies, we developed epizootic visualization maps with quantitative indicators of the cattle moraxellosis epizootic-transfer processes within various regions of Kazakhstan for 2019. The data obtained from studies of the properties of the isolated cultures compared with the characteristics of reference strains gave grounds to classify them as belonging to the Moraxella genus.
Copper (Cu) is a vital mineral involved in various physiological and biochemical processes, growth, and productivity of animals and birds. Birds can absorb only a small fraction of Cu and most is excreted, contaminating soil and aquatic environment which is toxic for microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. This study evaluated the possibility of use of organic and nanoparticles sources of Cu to reduce supplementation level without compromising the performance of breeder hens.

A total of 224 Swarnadhara breeder hens were divided into seven treatment groups having four replicates in each. The basal diet (control) containing 20 ppm inorganic Cu (100% of standard recommendation) and six test diets containing 20, 15, and 10 ppm (100, 75, and 50% of standard recommendation) from Cu organic source, and 15, 10, and 5 ppm (75, 50, and 25%) from Cu nanoparticles (Cu-NP), were prepared and offered to respective treatment groups for a duration of 20 weeks.

The hen day egg production, hen housed egg production,fertilized egg and chick's quality significantly (p<0.05) improved, while embryonic and chick mortality after hatching before-sorting was significantly (p<0.05) reduced at 15 ppm of Cu-NP inclusion group.

It was concluded that the inorganic Cu can be replaced with 50% of organic or 25% of nanoparticles form of Cu without jeopardizing the breeder hens' productivity, egg quality characteristics, hatchability, and progeny.
It was concluded that the inorganic Cu can be replaced with 50% of organic or 25% of nanoparticles form of Cu without jeopardizing the breeder hens' productivity, egg quality characteristics, hatchability, and progeny.
Different species of trypanosomes have been reported to cause varying degrees of reproductive disorders in pregnant and non-pregnant animals under experimental infections. Information on reproductive disorders and losses in animals naturally infected with trypanosome species are few. This study was carried out to assess the abnormalities in the genital organs (ovaries, oviduct, uterus, cervix, and vagina) of female cattle naturally infected with trypanosomes in and around Abuja, Nigeria.

Cows showing signs such as emaciation, weakness, or anemia were selected and examined at Gwagwalada and Karu abattoirs, respectively. Venous blood samples were taken from 108 of such animals and screened using standard trypanosome detection methods. The genital organs were also collected and inspected for gross and histopathological lesions in the laboratory.

Six (5.55%) out of the 108 animals were positive for trypanosomes; 4 (66.7%) were infected with

and 2 (33.3%) were infected with
. The mean packed cell vols observed under experimental conditions as reported by previous authors.
Pyoderma is common in dogs, and its treatment requires a novel medication rather than antibiotic therapy. This study aimed to determine the biochemical and histopathological changes associated with the topical application of
20% and 40% ointments, compared with gentamicin 0.1% ointment, in dogs suffering from
pyoderma.

Serum and skin samples were collected from a negative control group before inducing pyoderma and from other subdivided groups on the 3
, 7
, 10
, and 14
days post-inoculation for biochemical and histopathology examination.

Serum aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), urea, and creatinine concentrations were higher in the positive control dogs on the 3
day without treatment (DWT) compared with the negative control dogs (p<0.05). Compared with the healthy control dogs, serum zinc concentrations were lower in the positive control group on the 3
, 7
, and 10
DWT and in dogs treated with
20% and gentamicin 0.1% ointments on the 3
and 7
days post-l pyoderma in dogs.
The Marek's disease virus (MDV) is a neoplastic disease causing serious economic losses in poultry production. This study aimed to investigate MDV occurrence in poultry flocks in the Lower Egypt during the 2020 breakout and genetically characterized
,
,
genes in field strains of MDV.

Forty samples were collected from different breeds from eight Egyptian governorates in 2020. All flocks had received a bivalent vaccine (herpesvirus of turkey FC-126 + Rispens CVI988). However, weight loss, emaciation, reduced egg production, paralysis, and rough/raised feather follicles occurred. Samples were collected from feather follicles, liver, spleen, and nerve tissue for diagnosis by polymerase chain reaction. MDV genetic characterization was then performed by sequencing the
,
genes of five positive samples representing different governorates and breeds.

A total of 28 samples were positive for MDV field strains, while two were related to MDV vaccinal strains. All samples tested negative for ALV (A, B, C, D, and J) and REV.
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