18 research outputs found
Nutritional knowledge assessment of syrian university students
No full textNutrition knowledge is one of the factors that affect nutritional status and nutritional habits of individuals, families, and societies. Nutrition knowledge is an important tool in assessing the nutritional status of an individual, group or community. Researchers have been trying to design and develop reliable and valid questionnaires that distinguish and measure nutrition knowledge and its impact on dietary behavior and diet-health awareness. Many studies have shown that nutrition knowledge can affect someone to follow dietary recommendations. The aim of this study was to assess the nutrition knowledge of Syrian university students and to find out if there was any relationship between anthropometric measurements, socioeconomic status, type of university and nutrition knowledge of the students. Nutritional knowledge was assessed using valid nutrition knowledge questionnaire, which covered six main sections. The questionnaire was designed for this study and was adapted from Parameter and Wardle. The number of students participated in the study was 998 students and were selected from four universities) in Syria. They were asked to complete the nutrition knowledge questionnaire under supervision of trained nutritionist. Anthropometric measurements were taken for all participants by trained professional. The results were statistically analyzed and P 30 had the highest points in TNK. Females had higher TNK score as compared with males. Furthermore, students enrolled in the private university and in health-related programs showed typically better TNK scores than those enrolled in public universities and in nonhealth-related programs. The highest TNK score based on BMI was found among students with BMI >30. The results support the likely value of including nutrition knowledge as a target for health education campaigns aimed at promoting healthy eating
Reflections of Self
No full textabstract: Reflections of Self is an original score containing three movements composed and transcribed entirely by myself (Cameron Labban) under the guidance of Dr. David Schildkret. The foundation of the movements within the score are based upon stand-alone melodies created since I first began teaching myself how to play the piano
Photoperiod regulates the daily profiles of Tryptophan Hydroxylase-2 gene expression the raphe nuclei of rats
No full textTryptophan hydroxylase-2 mRNA (TPH, the rate limiting enzyme in 5-HT synthesis) expression levels display circadian variations in the median and dorsal raphe nuclei. This circadian pattern is under the control of the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN), the master clock. Photoperiodic cue is encoded by the SCN which convey the seasonal message to target sites. In the present study, we have investigated the effect of photoperiodic changes on the serotonergic neurones of the raphe nuclei. We have assessed the daily expression of TPH2 mRNA in both median and dorsal raphe nuclei of rats housed either under long photoperiod (18 h light/6 h dark cycle, LP18:6) or short photoperiod (SP6:18). Our results demonstrate that under LP18:6, TPH2 mRNA levels display a progressive decrease during the dark period and a maximal expression is reported at the beginning of the light period. The expression pattern of TPH2 mRNA under SP6:18 remains unchanged during the dark period and increases significantly before the day/night transition. This latter expression pattern is in line with the daily profiles of TPH2 mRNA reported previously under standard lighting regimen (12 h light/12 h dark cycle). The present results suggest that TPH2 mRNA expression pattern within DR and MR is affected by photoperiod which might in turn affect TPH content and 5HT release within the circadian structures, but also in all the serotonergic projection areas of the brain
Immune Blockade Therapy in Metastatic Osteosarcoma
No full textabstract: Since Metastatic Osteosarcoma is unresponsive to most of the current standards of care currently available, and yields a survival rate of 20%, it is pertinent that novel approaches to treating it be undertaken in scientific research. Past studies in our lab have used a The Immune Blockade Therapy, utilizing α-CTLA-4 and α-PD-L1 to treat mice with metastatic osteosarcoma; this resulted in 60% of mice achieving disease-free survival and protective immunity against metastatic osteosarcoma. 12 We originally wanted to see if the survival rate could be boosted by pairing the immune blockade therapy with another current, standard of care, radiation. We had found that there were certain, key features to experimental design that had to be maintained and explored further in order to raise survival rates, ultimately with the goal of reestablishing the 60% survival rate seen in mice treated with the immune blockade therapy. Our results show that mice with mature immune systems, which develop by 6-8 weeks, should be used in experiments testing an immune blockade, or other forms of immunotherapy, as they are capable of properly responding to treatment. Treatment as early as one day after should be maintained in future experiments looking at the immune blockade therapy for the treatment of metastatic osteosarcoma in mice. The immune blockade therapy, using α-PD-L1 and α-CTLA-4, seems to work synergistically with radiation, a current standard of care. The combination of these therapies could potentially boost the 60% survival rate, as previously seen in mice treated with α-PD-L1 and α-CTLA-4, to a higher percent by means of reducing tumor burden and prolonging length of life in metastatic osteosarcoma
Amoral Oil, Paradise without Labour: A Conversation with David McDermott Hughes, Author of Energy without Conscience: Oil, Climate Change, and Complicity, Durham and London, Duke University Press, 2017, 208 pp., $23.95, ISBN 978-0-8223-6298-2
No full textDifferential Refugee Assimilation
No full textabstract: Do certain refugee groups better adapt and assimilate into society in Arizona? If this is the case, which factors contribute to this better rate of assimilation and what can other groups do to better assimilate into American society? Examining data from the Department of Economic Security and the Office of Refugee Resettlement, this study examined trends in refugee resettlement in Arizona. Specifically, trends involving socialization, employment, and education were examined. In addition to analyzing governmental data, this study involved the surveying of local refugees at random in order to gather data regarding the relationship between refugees' home countries and assimilation rates. This study finds evidence that there is indeed a correlation between refugees' geographical origin and their overall rate of assimilation. In order to determine this relationship, survey responses involving a variety of aspects of life in America were quantified. Specifically, this study showed that refugees from Latin America and the Middle East tend to assimilate better than those from Africa and other regions
Integration of aquablation through telemetry: an alternative to onsite proctoring?
No full textPurpose: To evaluate the feasibility of telementoring for aquablation by comparing the outcomes of onsite versus telemetry proctoring. Methods: The telemetry device of choice was Proximie, an innovative digital platform that uses live video stream with an augmented reality technology. Our study retrospectively reviewed outcomes from our IRB approved prospective Aquablation database from March 2018 till October 2019. Procedures were guided by a proctor either onsite or remotely through telemetry. One-way ANOVA or Chi-square was used to compare perioperative parameters and mixed model ANOVA was used to compare functional outcomes. Results: Our data included 59 patients who underwent a proctored-based Aquablation of which 21 were telementor guided and 38 were onsite guided. The initial ten procedures were done with the latter approach. There was no statistical difference in age, comorbidities, prostate size, and baseline serum markers amongst the two groups. In contrast, telementor guidance was associated with increased general anaesthesia use (76.2% vs. 21.1%) and haemostatic cauterization (81.0% versus 47.4%) with a p value 0.05). Conclusion: Following an initial phase of onsite proctoring, telementoring can be safely used in the adoption phase of a new robotic technology. This approach allowed more flexibility in patient scheduling and reduced travel costs with similar surgical outcomes. © 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH, DE part of Springer Nature
Bioprospecting Novel Bioactive Molecules from the Seaweeds in Oman
No full textSeaweeds or marine macro-algae form the base for the marine ecosystems and considered as direct or indirect source of food for people across the world. Today, algae have made their way to almost all the areas of human life like food, feed, fuel, medicines etc. Marine algae provide exceptional diverse storage of bioactive compounds such as antimicrobial elements. 5 different varieties of seaweeds were collected from Salalah and they were: Ulva fasciata, Asparagopsis taxiform, Rhizoids of Jolyna laminarioide, Jolyna laminarioides and Laminaria brasiliensis. The biochemical composition of these seaweeds were determined by using several analytical techniques such as gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and spectrophotometric methods. The phenolic content, antioxidant of TPC, DPPH (2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl) and FRAP analysis were measured. The results have shown a higher antioxidant activity in Brown (Rhizoids of Jolyna laminarioides) comparing with the other varieties. The antimicrobial activity of Ulva fasciataon on E. coli (G-) and Rhizoids of Jolyna laminarioides) on S. aureus (G+) was higher comparing with the control sample and the difference was significant (p < 0.05). In conclusion, this study points out the possibility of seaweeds to be used in making different products that can be employed in biotechnological, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications even though more investigations are required for separating, purifying and characterizing the varieties of seaweeds in Oman
