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Genomics and the Evolutionary History of Equids Pablo Librado, Ludovic Orlando
Genomics and the Evolutionary History of Equids Pablo Librado, Ludovic Orlando To cite this version: Pablo Librado, Ludovic Orlando. Genomics and the Evolutionary History of Equids. Annual Review of Animal Biosciences, Annual Reviews, 2021, 9 (1), 10.1146/annurev-animal-061220-023118. hal- 03030307 HAL Id: hal-03030307 https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-03030307 Submitted on 30 Nov 2020 HAL is a multi-disciplinary open access L’archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est archive for the deposit and dissemination of sci- destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents entific research documents, whether they are pub- scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, lished or not. The documents may come from émanant des établissements d’enseignement et de teaching and research institutions in France or recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires abroad, or from public or private research centers. publics ou privés. Annu. Rev. Anim. Biosci. 2021. 9:X–X https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-animal-061220-023118 Copyright © 2021 by Annual Reviews. All rights reserved Librado Orlando www.annualreviews.org Equid Genomics and Evolution Genomics and the Evolutionary History of Equids Pablo Librado and Ludovic Orlando Laboratoire d’Anthropobiologie Moléculaire et d’Imagerie de Synthèse, CNRS UMR 5288, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse 31000, France; email: [email protected] Keywords equid, horse, evolution, donkey, ancient DNA, population genomics Abstract The equid family contains only one single extant genus, Equus, including seven living species grouped into horses on the one hand and zebras and asses on the other. In contrast, the equine fossil record shows that an extraordinarily richer diversity existed in the past and provides multiple examples of a highly dynamic evolution punctuated by several waves of explosive radiations and extinctions, cross-continental migrations, and local adaptations. -
Kesar Lall: a Homage on the Occasion of His Buraa Janko
1 2 Kesar Lall : A Homage on the occasion of his Buraa Janko Monday, February 2, 2004 3 Editors: Corneille Jest Tej Ratna Kansakar Mark Turin Design and Publishing: Marina Paper, Kathmandu ISBN 99933-890-7-2 © the editors, 2004 4 PUSHPA -THE CHILDREN’S OWN PAPER : December 1945 5 6 7 8 Contents Tej Ratna Kansakar ............................................................................11 Siddhi B. Amatya ...............................................................................18 Nhuchhe Bahadur Bajracharya...........................................................20 Kumar Bahadur Bhatta ......................................................................27 Christoph Cüppers ............................................................................30 Jim Fisher ..........................................................................................34 David Gellner ....................................................................................35 Bhasudev P. Gorkhaly ........................................................................36 Corneille Jest .....................................................................................38 Madhav Lal Karmacharya ..................................................................45 Ruth Obee .........................................................................................48 Mac Odell..........................................................................................49 Toshiko Omura..................................................................................53 -
A Pilot and Feasibility Study on the Effects of Naturopathic Botanical and Dietary Interventions on Sex Steroid Hormone Metabolism in Premenopausal Women
1601 A Pilot and Feasibility Study on the Effects of Naturopathic Botanical and Dietary Interventions on Sex Steroid Hormone Metabolism in Premenopausal Women Heather Greenlee,1 Charlotte Atkinson,2 Frank Z. Stanczyk,3 and Johanna W. Lampe2 1Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York; 2Cancer Prevention Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington; and 3Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California Abstract Naturopathic physicians commonly make dietary and/or insulin-like growth factor-I, insulin-like growth factor dietary supplement recommendations for breast cancer binding protein-3, and leptin). Serum samples collected prevention. This placebo-controlled, parallel-arm, pilot during the mid-luteal phase of cycles 1 and 5 were analyzed study tested the effects of two naturopathic interventions for total estradiol, free estradiol, and sex hormone-binding over five menstrual cycles on sex steroid hormones and globulin. Urine samples collected during the late follicular metabolic markers in 40 healthy premenopausal women. phase of cycles 1 and 5 were analyzed for 2-hydroxyestrone The intervention arms were as follows: combination and 16A-hydroxyestrone. During the early follicular phase, botanical supplement (Curcuma longa, Cynara scolymus, compared with placebo, the botanical supplement decreased Rosmarinus officinalis, Schisandra chinensis, Silybum mar- dehydroepiandrosterone (À13.2%; P = 0.02), dehydroepian- inum, and Taraxacum officinalis; n = 15), dietary changes drosterone-sulfate (À14.6%; P = 0.07), androstenedione (3 servings/d crucifers or dark leafy greens, 30 g/d fiber, 1-2 (À8.6%; P = 0.05), and estrone-sulfate (À12.0%; P = 0.08). liters/d water, and limiting caffeine and alcohol consump- No other trends or statistically significant changes were tion to 1 serving each/wk; n = 10), and placebo (n = 15). -
Safe Management of Bodies of Deceased Persons with Suspected Or Confirmed COVID-19: a Rapid Systematic Review
Original research BMJ Glob Health: first published as 10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002650 on 14 May 2020. Downloaded from Safe management of bodies of deceased persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19: a rapid systematic review 1 2,3 1 Sally Yaacoub , Holger J Schünemann, Joanne Khabsa , 1 4 1 Amena El- Harakeh, Assem M Khamis , Fatimah Chamseddine, Rayane El Khoury,1 Zahra Saad,5 Layal Hneiny,6 Carlos Cuello Garcia,7 Giovanna Elsa Ute Muti- Schünemann,8 Antonio Bognanni,7 Chen Chen,9 Guang Chen,10 Yuan Zhang,7 Hong Zhao,11 Pierre Abi Hanna,12 Mark Loeb,13 Thomas Piggott,7 Marge Reinap,14 Nesrine Rizk,15 Rosa Stalteri,7 Stephanie Duda,7 7 7 1,7,16 Karla Solo , Derek K Chu , Elie A Akl, the COVID-19 Systematic Urgent Reviews Group Effort (SURGE) group To cite: Yaacoub S, ABSTRACT Summary box Schünemann HJ, Khabsa J, Introduction Proper strategies to minimise the risk of et al. Safe management of infection in individuals handling the bodies of deceased bodies of deceased persons What is already known? persons infected with 2019 novel coronavirus (2019- nCoV) with suspected or confirmed There is scarce evidence on the transmission of are urgently needed. The objective of this study was to ► COVID-19: a rapid systematic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and other systematically review the literature to scope and assess review. BMJ Global Health coronaviruses from the dead bodies of confirmed or the effects of specific strategies for the management of 2020;5:e002650. doi:10.1136/ suspected cases. bmjgh-2020-002650 the bodies. -
Educational Importance of Acupuncture and Moxibustion: a Survey at the Tokai University School of Medicine Japan
Tokai J Exp Clin Med., Vol. 41, No. 2, pp. 76-80, 2016 Educational Importance of Acupuncture and Moxibustion: A Survey at the Tokai University School of Medicine Japan Masanori TAKASHI*1, Yoshinobu NAKADA*2, Katsuhiko ARAI*2 and Makoto ARAI*2 *1 Office of acupuncture and moxibustion Tokai University Oiso hospital *2 Department of Kampo Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine (Received March 1, 2016; Accepted March 29, 2016) Objective: Acupuncture and moxibustion are categories of Japanese traditional medicine (Kampo). Precise teaching of Kampo is one of the important issues in medical education, and therefore acupuncture and moxibustion education has been applied to students in Tokai University School of Medicine. To investigate and compare the awareness the medical students have of acupuncture and moxibustion before and after the education, we conducted questionnaire surveys. Methods: The questionnaires were distributed to 117 fourth-year students before and after the education. Results: Of the 117 students issued surveys, 111 responded before, 115 after, and 109 both before and after the education program. Before the education, 79% of the respondents were interested in acupuncture and moxibustion, and 67%, 73%, and 80% thought they were effective, necessary, and worth learning. These results were increased to 92%, 95%, 94% and 97% after the education, respectively (p<0.001 in all four com- parisons). Although 9% said they would perform acupuncture and moxibustion in their routines proactively before the education, after the education this increased to 24% (p<0.001), and 43% supposed that they would definitely introduce patients to acupuncturists. Conclusion: Medical students’ awareness improved after the education, which demonstrated importance of the acupuncture and moxibustion education in medical school. -
Indian System of Medicine
Ayurveda - Indian system of medicine Gangadharan GG, Ayurvedacharya, FAIP (USA), PhD, MoM (McGill, Canada) Director, Ramaiah Indic Specialty Ayurveda A unit of Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) New BEL Road, MSR Nagar, Mathikere PO, Bengaluru - 54 Tel: +91-80-22183456, +91-9632128544, Mob: +91- 9448278900 e-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.msricaim.com/ Introduction • Indian knowledge systems (IKS) – foundational unity despite diverse nature • Contiguous, interconnected and epistemologically common identity • Same thread runs through gamut of activities including medicine, farming, cooking, grammar, dance, arts etc. • Currently, IKS are in a state of transition owing to external influence • Unfortunately distorted promotion and popularization of IKS that can be detrimental to civilization in the long run Medical pluralism • Health behavior is a type of social behavior mainly influenced by the various socio-cultural issues. • Understanding a disease/illness is not a medical subject rather it is mainly reliant on the common information of the concerned community. • This has led to prevalence of more than one system of medicine existing • Medical Pluralism is an adaptation of more than one medical system or simultaneous integration of orthodox medicine with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) Traditional medicine • WHO defines traditional medicine is the sum total of the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures, whether explicable or not, -
Educating the Heart
Approaching Tibetan Studies About Tibet Geography of Tibet Geographical Tibet Names: Bod (Tibetan name) Historical Tibet (refers to the larger, pre-1959 Tibet, see heavy black line marked on Tibet: A Political Map) Tibet Autonomous Region or Political Tibet (refers to the portion of Tibet named by People’s Republic of China in 1965, see bolded broken line on Tibet: A Political Map) Khawachen (literary Tibetan name meaning “Abode of Snows”) Xizang (the historical Chinese name for meaning “Western Treasure House”) Land of Snows (Western term) Capital: Lhasa Provinces: U-Tsang (Central & Southern Tibet) Kham (Eastern Tibet) Amdo (Northeastern Tibet) Since the Chinese occupation of Tibet, most of the Tibetan Provinces of Amdo and Kham have been absorbed into the Chinese provinces of Qinghai, Sichuan, and Yunnan Main Towns: Llasa, Shigatse, Gyantse, Chamdo Area: 2,200,000 Sq. kilometers/850,000 sq. miles Elevation: Average 12-15,000 feet Tibet is located on a large plateau called the Tibetan Plateau. Borders: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma (south) China (west, north, east) Major Mountains Himalaya (range to south & west) and Ranges Kunlun (range to north) Chomolungma (Mt. Everest) 29,028 ft. Highest peak in the world Kailas (sacred mountain in western Tibet to Buddhists, Hindus & Jains) The Tibetan Plateau is surrounded by some of the world’s highest mountain ranges. Major Rivers: Ma Chu (Huzng He/Yellow Dri Chu (Yangtze) Za Chu (Mekong) Ngul Chu (Salween) Tsangpo (Bramaputra) Ganges Sutlej Indus Almost all of the major rivers in Asia have their source in Tibet. Therefore, the ecology of Tibet directly impacts the ecology of East, Southeast and South Asia. -
Asian Traditions of Wellness
BACKGROUND PAPER Asian Traditions of Wellness Gerard Bodeker DISCLAIMER This background paper was prepared for the report Asian Development Outlook 2020 Update: Wellness in Worrying Times. It is made available here to communicate the results of the underlying research work with the least possible delay. The manuscript of this paper therefore has not been prepared in accordance with the procedures appropriate to formally-edited texts. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper do not necessarily reflect the views of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), its Board of Governors, or the governments they represent. The ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this document and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by ADB in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. Any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or use of the term “country” in this document, is not intended to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this document do not imply any judgment on the part of the ADB concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. ASIAN TRADITIONS OF WELLNESS Gerard Bodeker, PhD Contents I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. -
Moxibustion for Humans and Horses
Moxibustion for Humans and Horses By Donald Doran, LMT Equine Performance Consultant Herbalist President, Animal Dynamics, Inc. With the arrival of cold and damp winter weather, chronic joint aches and pains begin to flare up in humans and elder horses. Before you reach for that non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or analgesic, why not first reach for a Moxa Roll? One of the most effective therapies for cold and damp conditions of the body is a natural oriental herbal heat therapy called moxibustion. In a moxibustion treatment, specific dried herbs are burned and used to warm regions of the body and acupuncture points. The intention of the treatment is to increase circulation, which promotes healing and provides pain relief, and to induce a smoother flow of blood and “Prana” or “Qi” (energy). The smoke produced from the burning herbs has a pleasant distinct odor of strong incense and is believed to also contribute to the healing effects of the treatment. The primary herb that is used in moxibustion therapy is artisma vulgaris, which is better know as mugwort and which is also often called moxa. Moxa is processed and made available for use in different forms such as Moxa Rolls (or Sticks), Moxa Cones or Loose Moxa. The Moxa Roll, which looks and burns slowly like a long cigar, is used for Indirect Moxibustion Therapy, which is the most prevalent treatment style in use today for humans and horses. History of Moxibustion The use of therapeutic moxibustion predates the use of acupuncture. Moxibustion’s history starts in 3500 BCE with the people who lived in the bitter cold plains of Mongolia. -
The Effectiveness of Moxibustion: an Overview During 10 Years
Hindawi Publishing Corporation Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Volume 2011, Article ID 306515, 19 pages doi:10.1093/ecam/nep163 Review Article The Effectiveness of Moxibustion: An Overview During 10 Years Song-Yi Kim,1, 2 Younbyoung Chae, 1, 2 Seung Min Lee,1 Hyejung Lee,1, 2 and Hi-Joon Park1, 2 1 Department of Meridian and Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea 2 Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center (AMSRC), Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea Correspondence should be addressed to Hi-Joon Park, acufi[email protected] Received 21 May 2009; Accepted 30 August 2009 Copyright © 2011 Song-Yi Kim et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Moxibustion has been used to treat various types of disease. However, there is still insufficient evidence regarding its effectiveness. This study was performed to summarize and evaluate the effectiveness of moxibustion. A search was performed for all randomized controlled trials in PubMed between January 1998 and July 2008 with no language restriction. The results yielded 47 trials in which six moxibustion types were applied to 36 diseases ranging from breech presentation to digestive disorders. Moxibustion was compared to three types of control group: general care, Oriental medical therapies or waiting list. Moxibustion was superior to the control in 14 out of 54 control groups in 46 studies. -
Detomidine and Butorphanol for Standing Sedation in a Range of Zoo-Kept Ungulate Species
View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Ghent University Academic Bibliography Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 48(3): 616–626, 2017 Copyright 2017 by American Association of Zoo Veterinarians DETOMIDINE AND BUTORPHANOL FOR STANDING SEDATION IN A RANGE OF ZOO-KEPT UNGULATE SPECIES Tim Bouts, D.V.M., M.Sc., Dip. E.C.Z.M., Joanne Dodds, V.N., Karla Berry, V.N., Abdi Arif, M.V.Sc., Polly Taylor, Vet. M. B., Ph. D., Dip. E.C.V.A.A., Andrew Routh, B. V. Sc., Cert. Zoo. Med., and Frank Gasthuys, D.V.M., Ph. D., Dip. E.C.V.A.A. Abstract: General anesthesia poses risks for larger zoo species, like cardiorespiratory depression, myopathy, and hyperthermia. In ruminants, ruminal bloat and regurgitation of rumen contents with potential aspiration pneumonia are added risks. Thus, the use of sedation to perform minor procedures is justified in zoo animals. A combination of detomidine and butorphanol has been routinely used in domestic animals. This drug combination, administered by remote intramuscular injection, can also be applied for standing sedation in a range of zoo animals, allowing a number of minor procedures. The combination was successfully administered in five species of nondomesticated equids (Przewalski horse [Equus ferus przewalskii; n ¼ 1], onager [Equus hemionus onager; n ¼ 4], kiang [Equus kiang; n ¼ 3], Grevy’s zebra [Equus grevyi; n ¼ 4], and Somali wild ass [Equus africanus somaliensis; n ¼ 7]), with a mean dose range of 0.10–0.17 mg/kg detomidine and 0.07–0.13 mg/kg butorphanol; the white (Ceratotherium simum simum; n ¼ 12) and greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis; n ¼ 4), with a mean dose of 0.015 mg/kg of both detomidine and butorphanol; and Asiatic elephant bulls (Elephas maximus; n ¼ 2), with a mean dose of 0.018 mg/kg of both detomidine and butorphanol. -
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www.ajbrui .org Afr. J. Biomed. Res. Vol. 23 (January, 2020); 111- 115 Research Article Perspectives on the Concurrent Use of Traditional and Prescribed Antimicrobial Medicines for Infectious Diseases: A Triangulation Study in a South African Community *Kadima M.G., Mushebenger A.G and Nlooto M Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Westville Campus, University of KwaZulu –Natal, Durban 4000, South Africa. ABSTRACT Traditional medicines are generally available, affordable and commonly used as self-care treatments. However, their inaccurate utilization can results in adverse events, or unfavourable outcomes. Individuals may consult both traditional healer practitioners (THPs) and biomedically trained healthcare professionals (BHPs) for their infections. This study aimed at determining whether any antimicrobial resistance and treatment failure could occur among patients, attending outpatient departments of selected healthcare facilities, who used concurrently prescribed antimicrobial and traditional medicines. A survey was conducted to assess the perceptions, knowledges, attitudes and beliefs of respondents on the concurrent use of traditional and prescribed medicines for infections. 132 respondents were included namely THPs, THP’s patients, BHPs and BHP’s outpatients. A small number of medicinal plants were used in the treatment of infections and 65.62% of both THPs and their patients (21/32) reported mixing different herbs for the treatment of infections. Respondents agreed that the combination of traditional and prescribed medicines