scholarly journals Selenium and Thyroid Disease: From Pathophysiology to Treatment

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mara Ventura ◽  
Miguel Melo ◽  
Francisco Carrilho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Autoimmune Thyroiditis ◽  
Thyroid Disease ◽  
Selenium Supplementation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Organic Form ◽  
Physiological Concentration ◽  
Immunological Mechanisms ◽  
Graves Orbitopathy

Introduction.Selenium is a micronutrient embedded in several proteins. In adults, the thyroid is the organ with the highest amount of selenium per gram of tissue. Selenium levels in the body depend on the characteristics of the population and its diet, geographic area, and soil composition. In the thyroid, selenium is required for the antioxidant function and for the metabolism of thyroid hormones.Methods.We performed a review of the literature on selenium’s role in thyroid function using PubMed/MEDLINE.Results.Regarding thyroid pathology, selenium intake has been particularly associated with autoimmune disorders. The literature suggests that selenium supplementation of patients with autoimmune thyroiditis is associated with a reduction in antithyroperoxidase antibody levels, improved thyroid ultrasound features, and improved quality of life. Selenium supplementation in Graves’ orbitopathy is associated with an improvement of quality of life and eye involvement, as well as delayed progression of ocular disorders. The organic form of selenium seems to be the preferable formulation for supplementation or treatment.Conclusion.Maintaining a physiological concentration of selenium is a prerequisite to prevent thyroid disease and preserve overall health. Supplementation with the organic form is more effective, and patients with autoimmune thyroiditis seem to have benefits in immunological mechanisms. Selenium supplementation proved to be clinically beneficial in patients with mild to moderate Graves’ orbitopathy.

scholarly journals Autoimmune Thyroiditis And Characteristics Of Disorders Of Reproductive Function In Women Of Fertile Age

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (06) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
Ismailov Said ◽  
◽  
Abduraxmanova Ruxsora ◽  
Urmanova Yulduz ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Autoimmune Thyroiditis ◽  
Reproductive System ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Secondary Amenorrhea ◽  
History Of

The aim is to study the review of the literature review on autoimmune thyroiditis and violations of the reproductive function in women of fertile age Methods. In total, 100 cases of Ait in women of fertile age with various disorders of the menstrual function (MF) and the reproductive system (PC) were studied. The average age of women was ranging from 18 to 45 years (31.5 ± 0.4). All 100 patients were performed by a study spectrum, including the study of endocrine status (anthropometric - height, weight, waist volume, thighs, body weight index), general crystal, biochemical, hormonal (TSH, LG, FSH, prolactin, estradiol, progesterone, free thyroxine, antibodies to TPO and other - in the laboratory of radioimmune hormonal studies of the RSNPMC Endocrinology of the Ministry of Health of Ruz. In addition, they performed an ultrasound study of the brief and genital organs, an ECG, as well as a study of the quality of life on the questionnaire of The World Health Organization Quality Of Life (WHOQOL -Qol). Research results. Depending on the body mass index (BMI), the patients were distributed into 2 groups: 1 group - patients with ait with soblinic hypothyroidism -48 (48.0%) patients, 2 groups - patients with AIT with manifestic hypothyroidism - 52 (52.0%) patients. In the structure of violations of MC in women, the 1st groups were allowed -24.6%, secondary amenorrhea -12.5%. These patients had a history of miscarriage (12.5%), stillbirth (14.6%). Violations of reproductive function were not observed. In the structure of violations of the MC in women, 2 groups were an olnognosorya -59.6%, the metrrahny frequency is 21.2%, secondary amenorrhea -19.2%. For this category of patients, a high frequency of violations of the reproductive system (53.9%) is characterized, of which: primary infertility was observed in 40.4% of cases, secondary infertility - 13.5% of cases. These patients had a history of miscarriage (32.8%), stillbirth (39.8%), butorous prevention of the fetus (22.7%). Conclusions. 1) The first stage in the treatment of menstrual disorders and infertility in women with ait should be the correction of excess body weight. 2) Most often, the violation of the MC and the reproductive function was observed in patients with ait and 1 degree of obesity than with ait and normal body weight.

Quality of life in patients with Graves’ orbitopathy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Boutzios ◽  
Sofia Kouvelioti ◽  
Eleni Papaoiconomou ◽  
Eleni Koukoulioti ◽  
Myrto Miliou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Graves Orbitopathy

Experience in the use of double broncholytic therapy in occupational practice

2019 ◽  
pp. 303-307
Author(s):  
Elena A. Beigel ◽  
Natalya G. Kuptsova ◽  
Elena V. Katamanova ◽  
Oksana V. Ushakova ◽  
Oleg L. Lakhman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Aluminum Production ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Body Plethysmography ◽  
Occupational Copd ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading nosological forms of occupational respiratory disease. Numerous studies have shown high effectiveness of the combination of indacaterol/glycopyrronium (Ultibro®breezhaler®) on the impact on clinical and functional indicators in the treatment of COPD in General practice.The aim of the investigation the case of occupational COPD with the analysis of the dynamics of functional indicators, tolerance to physical load and evaluation of the quality of life of workers engaged in aluminum production by using combination of indacaterol/glycopyrronium.Materials and methods. The random sampling method included 20 men, workers of aluminum production, with the established diagnosis of professional COPD at the age of 40 to 60 years. The survey was conducted (Borg scale, medical Research Council scale (mMRC) and COPD Assessment Test (CAT). Functional methods of studies were conducted: spirometry, body plethysmography, electrocardiography (ECG) and the six-minute stepper test (6-MST).Results. Against the background of 8 weeks of therapy, the volume of forced exhalation for 1 minute (FEV1) increased by 14.7% and amounted to 67.90% of the due values, the forced vital capacity of the lungs (FVC) increased by 11.3% and amounted to 76.95% of the due. According to the body plethysmography (BPG) is set to decrease in residual lung volume on average by 13.4% and static hyperinflation, confirmed by the decrease in functional residual volume (FRV) of 18.8%. During the study period increased physical activity of patients. The average difference between the distance traveled in the six-minute step test before and after treatment was 58.8 m. The analysis of personal data showed that the quality of life of patients improved, the total score in the questionnaire CAT at the beginning of the study was 16.9 points, and after 8 weeks decreased by 63% and amounted to 10.7 points.Conclusions: The Results indicate a positive effect of combination therapy with indacaterol/glycopyrronium on the course and progression of occupational COPD.

scholarly journals Differences in exercise capacity and health-related quality of life according to the body mass index in patients with COPD

Pulmonology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jhonatan Betancourt-Peña ◽  
Juan Carlos Ávila-Valencia ◽  
Diana Milena Diaz-Vidal ◽  
Vicente Benavides-Córdoba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals The Analysis of Nutritional Habits of the Third Age Students in Poznań

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Magdalena Pracka ◽  
Marcin Dziedziński ◽  
Przemysław Łukasz Kowalczewski
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nutritional Habits ◽  
Third Age ◽  
Waist To Hip Ratio ◽  
The Third

AbstractIn recent years have seen increasing percentage of the elderly in the overall population. This has driven the attention to the lifestyle factors that influence the health and quality of life of this social group, including their nutrition and physical activity. Universities of the Third Age (U3A) are a valuable platform for the dissemination and broadening of the knowledge related to these topics. The nutritional habits of 61 U3A students in Poznań were evaluated on the basis of a modified KomPAN questionnaire. Their nutritional status was determined using the body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WHR) indices. Nearly half of the respondents were overweight and 16% had first degree obesity. The WHR index in women was on average 0.8, while in men it was 1.01. Only 13% of the students declared regular eating, with 60% consuming 4-5 meals a day. Women were found to eat snacks between meals more often than men. It was also found that the majority of the elderly do not add salt to ready meals or sweeten beverages with sugars. Taking into account the observed nutritional problems and the occurrence of improper eating habits of the elderly, it is recommended to continue the education on the prevention of common diet-related diseased.

Quality of Life in a German Graves Orbitopathy Population

2011 ◽  
Vol 152 (3) ◽  
pp. 483-490.e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina A. Ponto ◽  
Gerhard Hommel ◽  
Susanne Pitz ◽  
Heike Elflein ◽  
Norbert Pfeiffer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Graves Orbitopathy

scholarly journals Mindfulness Research Update: 2008

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey M. Greeson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Stress Hormones ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Optimal Health ◽  
The Brain

Objective: To briefly review the effects of mindfulness on the mind, the brain, the body, and behavior. Methods: Selective review of MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar databases (2003—2008) using the terms ``mindfulness,'' ``meditation,'' ``mental health,'' ``physical health,'' ``quality of life,'' and ``stress reduction.'' A total of 52 exemplars of empirical and theoretical work were selected for review. Results: Both basic and clinical research indicate that cultivating a more mindful way of being is associated with less emotional distress, more positive states of mind, and better quality of life. In addition, mindfulness practice can influence the brain, the autonomic nervous system, stress hormones, the immune system, and health behaviors, including eating, sleeping, and substance use, in salutary ways. Conclusion: The application of cutting-edge technology toward understanding mindfulness— an ``inner technology''—is elucidating new ways in which attention, awareness, acceptance, and compassion may promote optimal health—in mind, body, relationships, and spirit.

scholarly journals AB0300 LUPUS DISEASE ACTIVITY CORRELATES WITH QUALITY OF LIFE BUT NOT WITH HEALTH LITERACY STATUS

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1176.2-1176
Author(s):  
E. Eraslan ◽  
R. Bilici Salman ◽  
H. Satiş ◽  
A. Avanoglu Guler ◽  
H. Karadeniz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
The Body ◽  
Limited Health Literacy ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Limited Health

Background:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease of unknown etiology that can affect any organ of the body. SLE is associated with adverse effects on both health and non-health-related quality of life (HRQOL and non-HRQOL). Lupus PRO is a patient reported outcome measure that has been validated in many languages. It has 44 items that cover both HRQOL and non-HRQOL (1). Health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. Multiple studies indicate that people with limited health literacy have worse health status and higher rates of hospitalization (2).Objectives:We aimed to evaluate the relationship between the LLDAS (Lupus Low Disease Activity State) criteria and the Lupus PRO test, as well as the health literacy status of lupus patients.Methods:83 SLE patients (94% women) were included in the study. We performed Lupus PRO and the European Health Literacy Survey tests during the routine follow-up visits of lupus patients to our rheumatology outpatient clinic and admissions to rheumatology inpatient clinic. Available clinical data on medical records were obtained, physician global assessments (PGA) were recorded by the attending physician.Results:LLDAS criteria strongly and inversely correlated with the total score, as well as the mood subunit of the Lupus PRO. Similarly, it also significantly inversely correlated with the body appearence and goals subunits. Health literacy status of the patients did not correlate with their LLDAS scores, ie their disease activities.Conclusion:Our results suggest that lupus disease activity, assessed by LLDAS criteria, significantly correlates with measures of quality of life, spesicifically Lupus PRO test, but not with health literacy status. Further studies are needed to evaluate if health literacy is related with damage, hospitalization or mortality associated with lupus.References:[1]Jolly M, Pickard AS, Block JA, Kumar RB, Mikolaitis RA, Wilke CT, et al., editors. Disease-specific patient reported outcome tools for systemic lupus erythematosus. Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism; 2012: Elsevier.[2]Paasche-Orlow MK, Parker RM, Gazmararian JA, Nielsen-Bohlman LT, Rudd RR. The prevalence of limited health literacy. Journal of general internal medicine. 2005;20(2):175-84.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

Body image and quality of life in women with breast cancer: Appreciating the body and its functionality

Body Image ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 92-102
Author(s):  
Kerry Ettridge ◽  
Katrine Scharling-Gamba ◽  
Caroline Miller ◽  
David Roder ◽  
Ivanka Prichard
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
The Body
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