17 research outputs found
An extreme case of trichotillomania with massive gastroduodenal trichobezoar in a 14-year-old female
No full textEffects of pre and post-rigor marinade injection on some quality parameters of Longissimus dorsi muscles
No full textThis study was conducted to evaluate the effects of pre and post-rigor marinade injections on some quality parameters of Longissimus dorsi (LD) muscles. Three marinade formulations were prepared with 2% NaCl, 2% NaCl+0.5 M lactic acid and 2% NaCl+0.5 M sodium lactate. In this study marinade uptake, pH, free water, cooking loss, drip loss and color properties were analyzed. Injection time had significant effect on marinade uptake levels of samples. Regardless of marinate formulation, marinade uptake of pre-rigor samples injected with marinade solutions were higher than post rigor samples. Injection of sodium lactate increased pH values of samples whereas lactic acid injection decreased pH. Marinade treatment and storage period had significant effect on cooking loss. At each evaluation period interaction between marinade treatment and injection time showed different effect on free water content. Storage period and marinade application had significant effect on drip loss values. Drip loss in all samples increased during the storage. During all storage days, lowest CIE L*value was found in pre-rigor samples injected with sodium lactate. Lactic acid injection caused color fade in pre-rigor and post-rigor samples. Interaction between marinade treatment and storage period was found statistically significant (p>0.05). At day 0 and 3, the lowest CIE b*values obtained pre-rigor samples injected with sodium lactate and there were no differences were found in other samples. At day 6, no significant differences were found in CIE b*values of all samples. © Korean Society for Food Science of Animal Resources
Motor skills in children with specific learning disorder: A controlled study
No full textObjective: This study aimed to compare the motor skills of children with specific learning disorders (SLD) with those of typically
developing children, controlling for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. Second, we aimed to examine
the relationship between motor skills and children’s academic achievement.
Method: The sample consisted of 57 children with SLD (63.2% males, mean age=9.52±0.94), and 30 children as a control group
(66.7% males, mean age=9.68±1.08). Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised, Schedule for Affective Disorders and
Schizophrenia for School-Age Children-Present and Lifetime Version, Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT), Developmental Coordination
Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ’07), and Swanson, Nolan and Pelham Scale-IV (SNAP-IV) were used.
Results: Of children with SLD, 87.7% had any comorbid psychiatric disorder, mainly ADHD (78.9%). The SLD group had lower
scores on both the DCDQ’07 total score and all subtests, but the statistical difference remained only in the DCDQ’07 total score
and Fine Motor and Handwriting (FMHW) subtest after controlling for the SNAP-IV scores. Children with SLD scored lower than
the control group on the nondominant hemisphere and assembly subtests of PPT, and significant differences remained after
controlling for SNAP-IV scores. Academic achievement and motor skills were not correlated in the SLD and control groups, but
the FMHW subtest showed the strongest correlation (r=0.618, p<0.001) with the grade point average in the entire sample.
SNAP-IV total score and having an SLD diagnosis were predictive of the DCDQ’07 total score according to regression analysis.
Conclusion: Many children with SLD suffer from motor skill problems, and comorbid ADHD symptoms contribute significantly
to them.
Keywords: Academic achievement, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental coordination disorder
(DCD), motor skill, specific learning disorder (SLD
Relationship between copper IUD complications and ultrasonographic findings
No full textObjective: Intrauterine device (IUD) is a widely used long-acting contraceptive method; however, the side-effects related to IUD may lead to method discontinuation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relation between the most common side-effects of IUD use; mainly dysmenorrhea, menorrhaghia, pelvic cramping and the relation of these complications with the position of the IUD device within the cavity and uterine dimensions evaluated by transvaginal ultrasonography. Material and method: Two hundred and eighty-four patients who had Cu-T380A IUD insertion at the Family Planning Clinic of a tertiary health center were evaluated at insertion and 6 and 12 weeks after the insertion. Demographic characteristics, medical history, symptoms and findings of the gynecological examination were recorded. Transvaginal ultrasonographic measurement of the uterine dimensions, the distance between the tip of the Cu-IUD and the fundus, myometrium and endometrium were measured to evaluate the displacement of the IUD. The relationship between the symptoms and IUD displacement diagnosed by ultrasonographic examination were investigated. Results: Two hundred and sixty-seven patients were followed-up for 12 weeks as the remaining 16 had partial or complete IUD expulsion. A statistically significantly shorter uterine length was measured in patients who complained of menorrhagia in comparison to the ones without this complaint (54.27 ± 6.11 vs 60.25 ± 10.52 mm, p = 0.02) while uterine length was similar in patients with or without dysmenorrhea at 12 weeks (59.60 ± 10.25 vs 60.33 ± 10.68 mm, p = 0.71). The distances between the tip of the IUD and the endometrium, myometrium and the uterine fundus, were statistically and significantly longer in patients who experienced pelvic cramping at 3rd month, showing a downward movement of the IUD. (Endometrium; 0.29 ± 0.72 vs 0.45 ± 0.35 mm, p = 0.02, Myometrium; 1.25 ± 1.39 vs 2.38 ± 2.26 mm p < 0.05, Fundus; 1.68 ± 2.39 vs 2.92 ± 1.78 mm, p < 0.05). Conclusion: A shorter uterine cavity length seems to be a predictor of menorrhagia in patients with Cu-T 380A IUD. Patients experiencing pelvic cramping with IUD are more susceptible for IUD expulsion as the downward movement of IUD is more prominent in these patients
PERINATAL OUTCOMES OF PREGNANT WOMEN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS: COMPARISON OF MULTIDOSE INJECTION AND CONTINUOUS SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN INFUSION
No full textObjective. To evaluate obstetric and neonatal outcomes of patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and compare multidose injection (MDI) and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII)
Assessıng the predıctıve accuracy of blood-based bıomarkers ın neonatal outcomes for pregestatıonal dıabetes mellıtus
No full textAbstract Objective: This retrospective study aimed to investigate blood-based immune-inflammatory biomarkers (IIBs) in predicting neonatal outcomes in pregnancies with pregestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM).PIV[(neutrophil×platelet×monocyte)/lymphocyte)], SII (neutrophil×platelet/lymphocyte), and NLR neutrophil/lymphocyte) values were evaluated in all three trimesters, and their correlation with neonatal outcomes was examined. Methods: We included 82 cases of PGDM pregnancies delivered after 32 weeks. Maternal age, gravidity, parity, types of diabetes, and route of delivery were noted. For neonatal outcomes, we recorded gestational age at birth, birth weight percentile, existence of fetal growth restriction, LGA, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) requirement, Apgar Score <7 at 1, 5, or 10 minutes, need for positive pressure ventilation (PPV), need for mechanical ventilation, hypoglycaemia, hyperbilirubinemia and the need for phototherapy. PIV, SII and NLR values were calculated in each trimester and their association with adverse neonatal outcomes was analyzed. Results: We could not detect any consistent and significant correlation between SII and PIV values and adverse neonatal outcomes for each trimester. There was a correlation between 3rd trimester NLR and adverse neonatal outcomes, including APGAR <7, the requirement for PPV and mechanical ventilation (p=0.056, 0.013 and 0.060, respectively). Conclusion: While SII and PIV values did not consistently correlate with adverse neonatal outcomes throughout each trimester in PGDM pregnancies, 3rd-trimester NLR showed a notable association with the requirement for PPV with statistical significance and with Apgar Score <7 and the requirement for mechanical ventilation without statistical significance. NLR in the third trimester may hold potential as a predictive marker for specific adverse neonatal outcomes in PGDM pregnancies, warranting further investigation
Nursing students' approaches toward Euthanasia
No full textBackground: In Turkey, which is a secular, democratic nation with a majority Muslim population, euthanasia is illegal and regarded as murder. Nurses and sti.idents can be faced with ethical dilemmas and a lack of a legal basis, with a conflict of religious beliefs and social and cultural values concerning euthanasia. The aim of this study was to investigate undergraduate nursing students' attitudes towards euthanasia. Method. The study, which had a descriptive design, was conducted with 600 students. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year nursing students at a school of nursing were contacted in May 2009, and 383 students (63.8% of the study population of a total of 600 students) gave informed consent. Two tools were used in accordance with questionnaire preparation rules. Results: The majority of students were female and single (96.9%), and their mean age was 21.3 ± 1.5 years. A majority (78.9%) stated they had received no training course/education on the concept of euthanasia. Nearly one-third (32.4%) of the students were against euthanasia; 14.3% of the students in the study agreed that if their relatives had an irreversible, lethal condition, passive euthanasia could be performed. In addition, 24.8% of the students agreed that if they themselves had an irreversible, lethal condition, passive euthanasia could be performed. Less than half (42.5%) of the students thought that discussions about euthanasia could be useful. There was a significant relation between the study year and being against euthanasia (p < 0.05), the idea that euthanasia could be abused (p < 0.05), and the idea that euthanasia was unethical (p < 0.05). Conclusion: It was concluded that the lack of legal regulations, ethical considerations, religious beliefs, and work experience with dying patients affect nursing students' attitudes towards euthanasia. © 2014, Baywood Publishing Co., Inc
Influence of different cooking methods on quality characteristics and nutritional value of gluten-free beef burger patties formulated with walnut oil, safflower oil and buckwheat
No full textIn this study, it was aimed to develop gluten-free beef burger patties with walnut and safflower oils and to examine the effects of different cooking methods on the quality and nutritional value of the product. Two different cooking methods (oven and pan cooking) and 60 days of storage were applied to the patties that were produced by replacing 50% animal fat content with walnut and safflower oils and using buckwheat flour instead of rusk. The highest MUFA+PUFA and MUFA+PUFA/SFA values were determined in walnut oil added oven cooked samples at the beginning of the storage and safflower oil added oven cooked samples at the end of the storage (P < 0.05). The nutritional quality indexes (NVI, HH, AI, HPI) of fat of beef burger patties improved with the replacement of fat with safflower and walnut oil and preserved better with the oven-cooked method according to the pan cooking method. The addition of walnut oil significantly increased the vitamin E values compared to those of the control sample and these values were preserved during storage (P < 0.05). However, the flavor and overall acceptability scores of the safflower oil samples were higher than those of the walnut oil samples during 30 days of storage (P < 0.05). It was concluded that safflower-added samples could be preferred in terms of lower hardness, oxidation value, total saturated fatty acid, higher cooking yield and sensory evaluation scores.Food Science & Technolog
Atitudes e conhecimento em relaçao a terapias complementares dos estudantes de medicina da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
No full textTrabalho de Conclusão de Curso - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Curso de Medicina. Departamento de Clinica Medica
Effects of home-based cardiac exercise program on the exercise tolerance, serum lipid values and self-efficacy of coronary patients.
No full textBACKGROUND: Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation improves exercise capacity and reduces cardiac risk factors. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the effects of a home-based cardiac exercise program (HBCEP) on exercise tolerance, serum lipids, and self-efficacy in coronary heart disease patients in Turkey. Self-efficacy theory provided the framework for this study's intervention.\ud
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DESIGN: The study design was a pre-test and post-test experimental, randomized assignment.\ud
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METHOD: The study included 30 participants in a home-based cardiac exercise program (HBCEP; mean age=54.7+/-7.8) and 30 in control (C; mean age=52.7+/-6.5). The Phase II cardiac exercise program included three 45-60-min sessions per week for 12 weeks, and the enhancement of self-efficacy through educational sessions and the use of goal setting, modelling, and physiological feedback strategies. Both groups were comparable in their medical regimen, exercise capacity, and other measured variables pre-intervention. At baseline and after 12 weeks, exercise capacity was evaluated by exercise testing using the Bruce Protocol, self-efficacy was measured with the Cardiac Exercise Self Efficacy Index, and serum lipid values were measured.\ud
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RESULTS: At the completion of the 12-week exercise program, the exercise capacity (P<0.001), total cholesterol (P=0.004), triglycerides (P=0.048), high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (P=0.001), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (P=0.039), and self-efficacy (P<0.001) of the HBCEP Group were significantly improved compared to the control group.\ud
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CONCLUSION: These results suggest that a first-time HBCEP in Turkey can be successful in having patients adhere to a prescribed exercise program and reduce risk factors. Enhanced self-efficacy may have mediated the improved behavioural outcomes.\ud
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