Automated counting of nucleated cells in equine synovial fluid without and with hyaluronidase pretreatment.

Background: Microscopy is usually used to obtain manual total and differential cell counts in equine synovial fluid. A faster, more precise method is desirable.

Objectives: The objectives were to compare an automated impedance method with a manual method for obtaining total and differential cell counts in equine synovial fluid and to evaluate the effect of pretreatment with hyaluronidase on automated results.

[Screening project of identification of hearing deficits in newborns].

A screening project of identification of hearing deficits in newborns has been implemented in the County of Arhus, Denmark in January and February 2005 and is still ongoing. The purpose of the screening is to diagnose the hearing deficits during the first month postpartum and institute treatment of the handicap. During the first year of screening, 6154 children have been tested and 12 newborns with hearing deficits have been identified.