433 research outputs found
Myrick C. Shinall Jr. on the Social Condition of Lepers in the Gospels
No full textIn this podcast, Chris Benda, religious studies and theology librarian at Vanderbilt Divinity Library, interviews Professor Myrick C. Shinall, Jr. about his article "The Social Condition of Lepers in the Gospels," in the Journal of Biblical Literature 137, no. 4 (2018): 915-34
KAGAWA Toyohiko and the Literature of Lepers
No full textKAGAWA Toyohiko (1888~1960) was a Christian activist engaged in various areas such as the labor movement, social reformation, politics and literature. In 1925 together with five Christian colleagues and one nonChristian, Kagawa established a Japan Mission to Lepers (henceforth Japan MTL) to help those who were suffering from leprosy. The non-Christian member was MITSUDA Kensuke (1874~1964) M.D. who was the most significant person in passing laws that promoted the isolation of lepers in public leprosaria.
From its commencement, Japan MTL encouraged lepers to write their experiences, poems, and short lyrics, namely Tanka and Haiku, for its journal entitled Nihon MTL that was begun in 1926. Accepting a request by UCHIDA Mamoru (1900~1982) M.D., also a Tanka author, who was working for a public leprosarium and was enthusiastically trying to introduce Tanka written by lepers to the public, the fifth issue of the journal published in 1927 began a literary column which would regularly feature the writings of patients.
Close reading of patients’ writings in Nihon MTL in its first to tenth issues, we find that these writings, which connected leprosaria with the outside world, were “illness narratives” that reflected the patients’ experiences. It was, however, the product of lepers under the norm established by the authorities who promoted the isolation of patients in leprosaria.departmental bulletin pape
Lepers and Lunacy : An American in Vietnam today : A Novel
No full textBy Kenneth J. Herrmann, Jr.An autobiographical account of a war veteran who returned to Vietnam and started a study abroad program there. A unique perspective of the relationship today between Vietnam and America that not only takes the reader into the author\u27s life, but also into the lives of lepers, families who live in a garbage dump, and many others.https://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/bookshelf/1231/thumbnail.jp
Mot nguoi My o Viet Nam hom nay: Lepers and Lunacy: An American in Vietnam Today
No full textBy Kenneth J. Herrmann, Jr.
An autobiographical account of a war veteran who returned to Vietnam and started a study abroad program there. A unique perspective of the relationship today between Vietnam and America that not only takes the reader into the author\u27s life, but also into the lives of lepers, families who live in a garbage dump, and many others.https://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/bookshelf/1289/thumbnail.jp
Vitamin and mineral supplementation and neuromuscular recovery after a running race
No full textPURPOSE: This double-blind study investigated the effects of vitamin and mineral complex supplementation on the neuromuscular function of the knee-extensor muscles after a prolonged trail running race. METHODS: Twenty-two well-trained endurance runners took either placebo (Pl group) or vitamins and minerals (Vm group) for 21 d before the race and for 2 d after the race. Maximal voluntary contractions (MVC) and surface EMG activity of the vastus lateralis (VL) muscle were recorded before (pre) and 1 h (post), 24 h (post 24) and 48 h (post 48) after the race. Central activation ratio (CAR), neural (M-wave), and contractile (muscular twitch) properties of the quadriceps muscles were analyzed using electrical stimulation techniques. RESULTS: The knee-extensor MVC was significantly (P < 0.01) reduced after exercise for both groups (Vm: 36.5 +/- 3.0 \%; Pl: 36.9 +/- 2.1\%), but MVC recovery was greater for Vm than Pl after 48 h (11\%, P < 0.05). The reduced MVC after exercise was associated with a significant reduction in maximal EMG normalized to the M-wave in VL muscle and in CAR for both groups. Characteristics of the muscular twitch were not significantly altered for either groups, whereas M-wave duration increased significantly (P < 0.05) after exercise. CONCLUSIONS: The reduction of MVC immediately after the race appeared to result from peripheral mechanisms such as a failure in muscle membrane excitation and, to a lesser extent, from reduced central activation. The cause of the depressed MVC 24 h after the race seemed to be located within the muscle itself. A dietary supplementation of a vitamin and mineral complex does not attenuate the loss of contractile function immediately after the running exercise, and it may accelerate the recovery of maximal force capacity
A case study of three cured lepers in Tala Leprosarium
No full textLeprosy and its problems have always been surrounded by a smog og ignorance, fear, myth and superstitions. This study is intended to present the life of a leprosy patient before, during and after contracting the disease. Emphasis was placed on the respondents\u27 experiences, thoughts, feelings, ideas and reactions during the various stages of the illness. The analysis focused mainly on the factors which brought about their present condition and the process which each respondent went through towards the acceptance of their condition.
Purposive Sampling Technique was employed and the sample consisted of 2 young cured leprosy patients and a female elderly cured leper. They were chosen with the help of the nuns who have known the respondents for a long time. The method employed is descriptive in nature wherein a case study was made of each of the 3 leprosy patients.
Based on the findings, the researchers found out that the factors which influenced the lepers to achieve their present condition may have been brought about by an incident past experience, a person or persons and a goal which he has set for himself and attitudes towards life (beliefs, principles, religion). Some of these factors are needs for self-esteem and esteem from others, for belongingness and acceptance, etc. support from significant others faith and religion
''The age-related decline in Olympic distance triathlon performance differs between males and females''
No full textEtter, F. | Knechtle, B. | Ruest, C. A. | Rosemann, T. | Lepers, R.International audience''Aim. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare the age-related declines in swimming, cycling, and running and overall race times between males and females in an Olympic distance triathlon, the 'Zurich Triathlon' in Switzerland. Methods. Swimming (1.5 km), cycling (40 km), running (10 km) and overall race times of 7939 total finishers (1666 females and 6273 males) from 2000 to 2010 in the "Zurich Triathlon" were analysed. Results. There was a significant (P50 years) 5 for cycling (>40 years) and for overall race time (>40 years). Conclusion. These data suggest that the age and gender interactions in an Olympic distance triathlon performance differ between the three locomotion modes. Further studies investigating training regimes, competition experience or socio-demographic factors are needed to get a better insight in the phenomenon of the gender specific age-related declines in endurance performance.'
''The age-related decline in Olympic distance triathlon performance differs between males and females''
No full textEtter, F. | Knechtle, B. | Ruest, C. A. | Rosemann, T. | Lepers, R.International audience''Aim. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare the age-related declines in swimming, cycling, and running and overall race times between males and females in an Olympic distance triathlon, the 'Zurich Triathlon' in Switzerland. Methods. Swimming (1.5 km), cycling (40 km), running (10 km) and overall race times of 7939 total finishers (1666 females and 6273 males) from 2000 to 2010 in the "Zurich Triathlon" were analysed. Results. There was a significant (P50 years) 5 for cycling (>40 years) and for overall race time (>40 years). Conclusion. These data suggest that the age and gender interactions in an Olympic distance triathlon performance differ between the three locomotion modes. Further studies investigating training regimes, competition experience or socio-demographic factors are needed to get a better insight in the phenomenon of the gender specific age-related declines in endurance performance.'
''The age-related decline in Olympic distance triathlon performance differs between males and females''
No full textEtter, F. | Knechtle, B. | Ruest, C. A. | Rosemann, T. | Lepers, R.International audience''Aim. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare the age-related declines in swimming, cycling, and running and overall race times between males and females in an Olympic distance triathlon, the 'Zurich Triathlon' in Switzerland. Methods. Swimming (1.5 km), cycling (40 km), running (10 km) and overall race times of 7939 total finishers (1666 females and 6273 males) from 2000 to 2010 in the "Zurich Triathlon" were analysed. Results. There was a significant (P50 years) 5 for cycling (>40 years) and for overall race time (>40 years). Conclusion. These data suggest that the age and gender interactions in an Olympic distance triathlon performance differ between the three locomotion modes. Further studies investigating training regimes, competition experience or socio-demographic factors are needed to get a better insight in the phenomenon of the gender specific age-related declines in endurance performance.'
Influence d'une supplémentation en vitamines sur le rendement de la locomotion après une épreuve d'ultratrail
No full textInternational audienceAim: The purpose of this study was to study changes in gross efficiency of locomotion after a prolonged trail running race (3000 m up and 300 m down). The second purpose was to investigate the effectiveness of supplementation in vitamin on gross efficiency variability.Materials and methods: Twenty-two well-trained endurance runners took part in this study. They had to perform four sub maximal tests before, 24, 48 and 72 hours after the race in order to estimate gross efficiency of locomotion and a maximal contraction test in the same period. They were divided in two groups either with supplementation (Isoxan Endurance ®) or without (placebo).Results: In both groups we have observed a decrease in gross efficiency 24 and 48 hours after the race (respectively before and 24 hours after: 20.02 ± 0.2 vs 19.4 ± 0.1%, P < 0.05) and a decrease in Maximal Voluntary Force. Within this framework these alterations were significa-tively less important in the group with supplementation.Conclusion: Results of this study confirm the classically observed decrease in efficiency during prolonged exercise. In our study supple-mentation in vitamin (according to the recommended daily allowances) are associated with a less important decrease in efficiency and maximal force suggesting a possible effect of supplementation on muscular function. Further works are necessary to validate this hypothesis especially after eccentric contractions.Objectifs: Le but de ce travail était d'étudier l'importance de la variation du rendement de la locomotion à la suite d'une d'épreuve d'ultratrail. Le second objectif était d'étudier l'effet sur le rendement d'une stratégie de supplémentation avant l'exercice en vitamines selon des doses et une composition correspondantes aux apports nutritionnels conseillés (ANC).Sujets et méthodes: Vingt-deux sujets bien entraînés en endurance ont réalisé quatre tests de mesure du rendement avant, 24, 48 et 72 heures après une épreuve de type ultra-« trail » (3000 m en montée suivis de 3000 m en descente) ainsi que quatre tests de mesure de la force maximale volontaire aux mêmes périodes. Ces sujets étaient divisés selon une méthode en double insu en deux groupes expérimentaux (avec ou sans apport nutritionnel en vitamines et micronutriments, Isoxan Endurance ®).Résultats: Dans les deux groupes on a observé une diminution du rendement de la locomotion 24 et 48 heures après la course (respective-ment entre le prétest et 24 heures après : 20,02 ± 0,2 vs 19,4 ± 0,1 %, p < 0,05) et une diminution de la force maximale volontaire immédiatement après l'épreuve. Dans ce cadre, la diminution du rendement, 24 heures après la course est significativement moins importante dans le groupe avec apport nutritionnel.Conclusion: Les résultats de cette étude confirment la diminution du rendement à la suite d'un exercice de longue durée observée classi-quement dans la littérature. Dans notre étude, l'apport en vitamines et micronutriment est associé à une moindre diminution du rendement et de la force maximale volontaire postexercice suggérant un possible effet de cet apport sur la fonction musculaire. Des travaux ultérieurs devront tester l'effet de ce type d'apport sur une moindre altération de la fonction musculaire notamment à la suite d'exercices excentriques
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