Changes of serum calcitonin in stress load

The objective: to study the psychological characteristics of women’s status in one of the most common complications of pregnancy - the threat of termination of pregnancy, depending on the level of stress load. Patients and methods. We have studied the psychological status (the Holmes-Rahe level of psychosocial stress, the Spielberg-Hanin level of anxiety, V.I.Dobryakov’s related to a pregnancy test, diagnosis of psychological defense mechanisms, assessment of quality of life) 60 pregnant women with threat of premature birth in the third trimester of pregnancy. Surveyed women were divided into 2 groups: group 1 included 30 pregnant women – forced migrant of Donetsk and Lugansk area and 2 group – 30 pregnant women who resided in Kiev. Results. At the same clinical picture of the threat of premature birth we detected discrepancy between the subjective assessment of their condition in women – forced migrants: a high level of situational and personal anxiety, decrease in physical (physical functioning, role-physical functioning) and psychological (social functioning, role emotional functioning) health, doubtful and pathological subtypes of gestational dominant. This creates prerequisites for complications of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum future period and requires the participation of psychologists in the work with this category of patients. Conclusion. So, revealed a discrepancy between the objective clinical signs similar obstetric pathology (on the example of threatened abortion) in pregnant women with different levels of stress load and their subjective evaluation of their condition that affects their psychological status. This should be reflected in individually tailored therapy and be mainstreamed into the work of obstetricians and gynecologists with these patients, and requires mandatory participation of psychologists in the work with this category of patients. Key words: pregnancy, the threat of premature birth, stress, psychological status.

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Stress Load of University Students in Terms of Health Economics

Proceedings of the international scientific conference Hradec Economic Days 2020 ◽

10.36689/uhk/hed/2020-01-084 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Věra Strnadová ◽

Petr Voborník ◽

Kateřina Provazníková

Keyword(s):

Health Economics ◽

University Students ◽

Stress Load

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Molecular diagnosis and treatment of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B in Ethnic Han Chinese

Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets ◽

10.2174/1871530320666200910112230 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

Author(s):

Zhe-Wei Zhang ◽

Xiao Guo ◽

Xiao-Ping Qi

Keyword(s):

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia ◽

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type ◽

Histopathological Examination ◽

Diagnosis And Treatment ◽

De Novo Mutation ◽

Neck Lymph Node ◽

Serum Calcitonin ◽

Endocrine Neoplasia ◽

Endocrine Neoplasia Type ◽

Men 2B

Background: Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN 2B) is mainly caused by M918T RET germline mutation, and characterized by medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), pheochromocytoma (PHEO) and non-endocrine features. However, the diagnosis and treatment are usually delayed. Materials & Methods: This study reports 5 Chinese pedigrees with 5 individuals harboring germline RET-M918T, and systematically reviewed previous Chinese literatures. Results: All 5 patients initially presented MTC, but none had biochemically cured postoperatively. 2 also presented bilateral PHEO after adrenal-sparing surgery, 1 needed steroid replacement. Further, totally 32 MEN 2B patients from literatures were clustered with 28 available for analysis. 26 (92.8%) were diagnosed by endocrine-related symptoms; the remaining 2 (7.2%) due to RET testing and oral symptoms respectively. 25 patients underwent thyroidectomy with/without neck lymph node dissection at mean age of (23.3 ± 10.4) years. Histopathological examination revealed MTC (100%). Of them, 17 had definite TNM stage, with 1 in stage Ⅲ and others in Ⅳ. Other information of MEN 2B-related symptoms included penetrance of PHEO (60.7%), constipation (32.1%), Hirschsprung disease (25%), alacrima (17.8%), mucosal ganglioneuroma (96.4%) and marfanoid habitus (71.4%). 19 patients were verified harboring RET-M918T (c.2753T>C), of whom 15 (78.9%) were de novo mutation. The other 9 were clinically diagnosed as MEN 2B. Discussion & Conclusion : The initial diagnosis of MEN 2B is relatively later, and diagnosed by non-endocrine components is extremely lower. Recognition of MEN 2B and its non-endocrine-related components is still the utmost requirement for a Chinese physician. Combined RET screening and serum calcitonin detection can facilitate early diagnosis.

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Examining Ferromagnetic Materials Subjected to a Static Stress Load Using the Magnetic Method

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma14133455 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (13) ◽

pp. 3455

Author(s):

Tomasz Chady ◽

Ryszard Łukaszuk

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Measurement System ◽

Rolling Direction ◽

Hysteresis Loops ◽

Ferromagnetic Materials ◽

Static Stress ◽

Magnetic Method ◽

Experimental Examination ◽

Stress Load ◽

Anisotropic Steel

This paper discusses the experimental examination of anisotropic steel-made samples subjected to a static stress load. A nondestructive testing (NDT) measurement system with a transducer, which enables observation of local hysteresis loops and detection of samples’ inhomogeneity, is proposed. Local hysteresis loops are measured on two perpendicular axes, including one parallel to the rolling direction of the samples. The results confirm that the selected features of the local hysteresis loops provide important information about the conditions of ferromagnetic materials. Furthermore, it is shown that the selected parameters of the statistical analysis of the achieved measurements are beneficial for evaluating stress and fatigue changes induced in the material.

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Energy Intake and Season Interact to Influence Physiological Stress Load among Midlife Women

Stress ◽

10.1080/10253890.2021.1931106 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-18

Author(s):

Kevin D. Laugero ◽

David R. Paul ◽

Lisa Jahns

Keyword(s):

Energy Intake ◽

Physiological Stress ◽

Midlife Women ◽

Stress Load

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Acceleration, Deceleration and Dynamic Stress Load in Elite Hurling: A Between-Quarter and Between-Position Comparison

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports9010010 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 10

Author(s):

Damien Young ◽

Giuseppe Coratella

Keyword(s):

Dynamic Stress ◽

Current Data ◽

Running Performance ◽

The Third ◽

Stress Load ◽

Record Data

This study described the decrement in accelerations, decelerations and dynamic stress load (DSL) between quarters in elite hurling. GPS (10-Hz) were used to record data from 42 players over 22 games (2018–2020 season). The number of accelerations and decelerations and DSL between quarters were assessed. Accelerations and decelerations were greater in Q1 than Q2 (ES = 0.28 and ES = 0.44, respectively), and Q4 (ES = 0.57 and ES = 0.60, respectively), and in Q3 compared to Q4 (ES = 0.50 and ES = 0.44, respectively). The DSL was 56 ± 21 AU in Q1, 56 ± 20 AU in Q2, 52 ± 20 AU in Q3 and 56 ± 24 AU in Q4. There was a decrease in DSL in Q3 compared to Q1 (ES = −0.20) and Q2 (ES = −0.20). Each position experienced a temporal decrease in at least one quarter (ES = 0.43–1.46) in all metrics except full-backs’, half-backs’ and full forwards’ accelerations, midfielders’ decelerations and midfielders’ and half forwards’ DSL. Current data show temporal decrements in running performance in Q2 and Q4 and DSL in Q3. Players should be conditioned to minimize the drop-off in running performances following the third quarter.

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