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R A Saul

Publications and source records attributed to R A Saul.

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PubMed1980

Rhabdomyolysis in a patient with nonoliguric renal failure: similarities to the toxic-shock syndrome.

We have described a 13-year-old girl with idiopathic rhabdomyolysis, myoglobinuria, and nonoliguric renal failure. The biochemical abnormalities and enzyme and isoenzyme values and their interrelationship to the hosptial course are stressed. We believe our patient's condition had marked similarities to the toxic-shock syndrome. The case illustrates the importance of the rapid recognition of myoglobinuria so that its potentially fatal biochemical abnormalities may be expeditiously identified and treated.

Acute Kidney Injury↗
PubMed1975

Deterioration of high-moisture corn.

Two small, leaky silos were filled with normal high-moisture corn (HMC), and two with HMC severely infested by Helminthosporium maydis. Counts of mesophilic bacteria, lactobacilli, coliforms, yeasts, and molds were made on corn samples as received and periodically thereafter during 220 days of storage. Temperature and gas levels also were monitored. Sequential changes in the populations of lactobacilli, yeasts, and molds were determined during spoilage of HMC. These population changes were compared on the basis of the variables encountered in the present study as well as with the results of previous studies conducted on normal HMC stored under adequate conditions. Heavy infestation by H. maydis had no appreciable effect on HMC preservation.

Aerobiosis↗
PubMed1967

Lactobacilli in ensiled high-moisture corn.

Aerobic mesophilic bacteria, molds, yeasts, and Lactobacillus species were enumerated at various intervals of the ensiling process of high-moisture corn (HMC). A total of 466 isolates of Lactobacillus were identified to determine the species of Lactobacillus associated with ensiled HMC and remoistened corn. The numbers of aerobic bacteria in the ensiled HMC increased to 10(8) per gram within 1 week and remained at this level throughout the storage period. The numbers of aerobic bacteria in the remoistened corn increased to 10(9) per gram and remained at this level during the 60-day storage period, after which they increased rapidly. Yeasts were the predominant microflora of the ensiled HMC. Mold numbers were low in the silos, but were very high in the remoistened corn, especially toward the end of the 60-day storage period. The species of Lactobacillus most frequently isolated from the ensiled HMC were L. plantarum, 52% of the isolates; L. brevis, 19% of the isolates; L. brevis (atypical), 15%; L. fermenti, 11%; and L. buchneri, 3%. The lactic acid bacteria, therefore, are the predominant bacterial flora of ensiled HMC, as they are of other types of plant forages that undergo similar fermentations.

Animal Feed↗
PubMed1966

Microbiology of ensiled high-moisture corn.

The effects of gaseous environment and temperature on the microbial populations of ensiled high-moisture corn were investigated. Molds, coliform bacteria, mesophilic aerobic bacteria, and yeasts were enumerated at intervals during ensiling. The numbers of aerobic bacteria were similar in structures containing different concentrations of gas and held at different temperatures. Coliform bacteria could not be detected after 10 days of ensiling. Mold numbers were relatively low, but were important in the deterioration of corn at the surface of the silos. Yeast and bacterial numbers increased rapidly following an initial aeration period, but no increase was observed after a second aeration series. Lack of a growth response to the second aeration series is believed related to the depletion of an assimilable carbon source.

Animal Feed↗
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Fragile X syndrome: incidence, clinical and cytogenetic findings in the black and white populations of South Carolina.

Individuals in South Carolina with the Fragile X [fra(X)] or Martin-Bell syndrome have been ascertained by referral for evaluation of facial abnormalities, macroorchidism or mental deficit; by screening patients in residential and day programs for the mentally retarded; and by family follow up after an index case has been identified. Between 1982 and 1987, 100 positive fra(X) males were diagnosed. Of these, 35 were residents of residential facilities for the mentally retarded representing 2.5% of the population of institutionalized males. Another 23 were found in community day programs for the mentally retarded. Of these 58 cases, 28 (48%) were ascertained by screening for the craniofacial characteristics of the Martin-Bell syndrome, namely long face, midface hypoplasia, prominent forehead, large mandible and large simple pinnae. Although this screening procedure proved to be productive, it was found that the craniofacial traits of long face, midface hypoplasia, large jaw and simple pinnae were found less frequently in black fra(X) positive males and in prepubertal boys of both races.

Black People↗
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First impressions! The power of language in the health care setting.

The nurse who wants to be recognized as an expert clinician and a respected colleague will find that linguistic competence, combined with nursing knowledge, facilitates entrance into the professional mainstream. This study examines the role of the nurse educator in identifying the use of nonstandard English in the health care setting. The purpose of the following discussion is to increase awareness of nonstandard English usage by students and to show its negative impact on professional growth. Assessment and referral approaches are also identified.

Black or African American↗