Does short-term odour memory increase with expertise? An experimental study with perfumers, flavourists, trained panellists and novices

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 408-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominique Valentin ◽  
Catherine Dacremont ◽  
Isabelle Cayeux
2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kendi YAMAZAKI ◽  
Eduardo Guimarães Hourneaux de MOURA ◽  
Mariana Matera VERAS ◽  
Luiz Henrique MESTIERI ◽  
Paulo SAKAI

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a complex endoscopic procedure, with high rates of adverse events and technical difficulties. To overcome that problem, many training centers published the importance of animal models for skill acquirement in ESD. However, no study has used the submucosal dissection depth (DSUB) as a parameter to evaluate the learning curve in ESD, which might be a relevant factor since an optimal resection plane is important to achieve a curative resection and avoid intraoperative complications. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess ESD skill acquirement after short-term training sessions by evaluating the submucosal dissection depth (DSUB) and the association with adverse events. METHODS: This experimental study included 25 experienced endoscopists in therapeuthic procedures (>5years) and 75 specimens resected by ESD (three resections / endoscopist). Learning parameters (resection time, size, en bloc resection rate, bleeding, perforation and submucosal dissection depth) were prospectively evaluated. The percentages of DSUB of all specimens resected were calculated. RESULTS: All specimens were resected from the gastric body (n=75). The mean size of the resected specimens was 23.97±7.2 mm. The number of adverse events, including bleeding, perforation, and death, were 17 (22.67%), 3 (4%), and 0 cases, respectively. The average mean time by the third dissection decreased from 28.44±9.73 to 18.72±8.81 min (P<0.001). The proportion of DSUB in the bleeding and non-bleeding group were respectively 37.97%±21.13% and 68.66%±23.99%, indicating a significant association between DSUB and bleeding incidence (P<0.001). The ROC curve analysis indicated a cut-off point of 61% (sensitivity, 64%; specificity, 94%) of submucosal dissection depth associated with bleeding. Therefore, when ESD was performed at a depth of >61% of the submucosal layer, the risk for bleeding during the procedure decreased (PPV, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.85-0.99). CONCLUSION: Improvement in the learning curve in ESD and a better cognitive ability were seen by the third dissection in these short term training courses. And a significant association between DSUB and the risk of bleeding.


Medicinus ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Caroline Widjaja ◽  
Stefanus Satria Sumali

<p>Introduction : A lot of research has been done to determine if handwriting or typing note influenced short-term memory, however, the results obtained are still controversial. Therefore this study is structured to see the effect of note taking methods by handwriting and typing on short-term memory.</p><p>Aim : The aims of this study were to increase the performance of students in Faculty of Medicine Pelita Harapan University as well as providing the right and effective method of taking notes.<strong></strong></p><p>Method : Experimental study design was chosen in this study. Study population is students of faculty of medicine Pelita Harapan University batch 2015. 40 samples will be divide randomly into two, one group will take a note by handwriting and another by typing. Each group is required to watch a video about 15 minutes long.  The results were analyzed statistically using T-test.</p><p>Result : The average of  new information that can be remembered by group that take a note by handwriting significantly (p&lt;0,05) higher than group than take a note by typing with a p-value of 0,009.</p><p>Conclusion : Take a note by handwriting allows people to remember more new information than typing.</p>


1963 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 1041-1042 ◽  
Author(s):  
Curt A. Wiederhielm

A system which permits continuous recording of dimensions of microscopic blood vessels is described. The system utilizes information contained in the video signal of a television microscope to develop an analog voltage proportional to the time required for the electron beam to sweep across the image of the blood vessel. This time interval is also proportional to the dimension of the vessel. Calibration of the system yielded a standard error of estimate of ±3.7 μ on a series of glass capillaries, ranging in size from 15 to 150 μ. The rise time of the system was in the order of 40 msec. Long- and short-term drift was less than 3 μ/hr. The system is used in an experimental study of viscoelastic properties of small arteries and arterioles. microcirculation; viscoelastic properties; frog mesentery Submitted on April 17, 1963


2012 ◽  
Vol 116 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uri Benzion ◽  
Lena Krupalnik ◽  
Ahron Rosenfeld ◽  
Shosh Shahrabani ◽  
Tal Shavit

2018 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 462-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Xiamin Hu ◽  
Liya Kou ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
Yuchen Jiang ◽  
...  

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Pagoulatos

This article presents an experimental study concerning the use of thermally altered stone, commonly referred to as fire-cracked, or burned rock. A series of controlled cooking experiments were initiated as limestone cobbles were placed within a prepared earth-oven and re-heated; this type of earth-oven is similar to those found within prehistoric burned rock mounds on the Edwards Plateau of central Texas. Twelve experiments were conducted in this study, as four different sets of cobble assemblages were each re-heated three times, at six, twelve, twenty-four, and forty-eight hour intervals. These heated limestone cobbles were then analyzed for thermal alteration characteristics such as color change, cracking, and spalling, for comparative purposes. Quantitative analyses were then applied to the data in order to establish whether different patterns of thermal alteration exist dependent upon short-term and long-term re-uses.


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