Analysis of the complementary measurement of nasogenian wrinkles using Radiocef 2.0® software in the evaluation of facial chronoaging among women of different age groups

Objective : To evaluate the facial aging of women of different ages using a software program to assist in the classification of wrinkles and sagging in the nasogenian region. Method : A descriptive observational study of 100 female volunteers was performed. The women were aged between 20 and 70 years old and were sorted by age group into five groups of 20 volunteers each. The instruments used were the Facial Assessment Protocol, a cephalostat for the standardization of photos, a 14.1 megapixel Sony digital camera, and the Radiocef 2.0® software program. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) test was used for confirmation of normality and all data was statistically analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc analysis. The Chi-squared and Pearson's correlation tests were also performed. A significance level of 5% and a p value of ≤0.05 were adopted. Results : It was observed that all age groups had wrinkles in the nasolabial fold region. There was an association between age and the Goglau, Lapiere and Pierard scale. This incidence increased progressively with aging. A moderate correlation (r=0.67) was observed between age and distance from the nasolabial folds, while angle represented only a weak correlation (r=0.3), with the most significant age group that with the shortest distance and the widest angle. Conclusion : The present study demonstrated the importance of the Radiocef 2.0® software program in providing a more detailed analysis of the nasolabial folds. It is therefore a complementary assessment to the Facial Assessment Protocol, representing a research protocol for identifying the effectiveness of treatments and improving the evaluative procedure.

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Trends of Stomach Cancer in Central Serbia

Medicina ◽

10.3390/medicina57070665 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 57 (7) ◽

pp. 665

Author(s):

Miodrag M. Stojanovic ◽

Natasa K. Rancic ◽

Marija R. Andjelkovic Apostolovic ◽

Aleksandra M. Ignjatovic ◽

Mirko V. Ilic

Keyword(s):

Stomach Cancer ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Age Groups ◽

Optimal Number ◽

P Value ◽

Age Group ◽

Joinpoint Regression ◽

Mortality Trends ◽

Incidence Trend ◽

Incidence And Mortality

Somach cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The objective of the paper was to analyze the incidence and mortality trends of stomach cancer in Central Serbia in the period between 1999–2017. Materials and Methods: trends and annual percentage change (APC) of the incidence and mortality rate with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated by joinpoint regression analyses. The optimal number of Joinpoints was identified using the Monte Carlo permutation method. The trend was considered to be significantly increasing (positive change) or decreasing (negative change) when the p-value was below 0.05 (p < 0.05). Results: the total number of new cases was 16,914 (10,873 males and 6041 females) and the total number of mortality cases was 14,790 (9348 in and 5442 in females). Almost one third (30.8%) of new cases were registered in the 60–69-year age group, and new cases were significantly more frequent in males than in females (30.8% vs. 29.02%, p < 0.001). Joinpoint regression analysis showed a significant decrease of incidence trend in females during the 2000–2015 period with APC of −2.13% (95% CI: −3.8 to −0.5, p < 0.001). An insignificant decrease in incidence trend was in males with APC of −0.72% (95% CI: −2.3 to 0.9, p = 0.30). According to the joinpoint analysis, a significant decrease of mortality trends both in males during 2000–2015 with APC of −2.21% (95% CI: −1.6 to −7.5, p ≤ 0.001 and in females, during the same period, with APC of −1.75% (95% CI: −2.9 to −0.6, p < 0.001) was registered. From 2015 to 2017, a significant increase of mortality was registered with APC of 44.5% (95% CI: from 24.2 to −68.1, p ≤ 0.001) in females and in males with APC of 53.15% (95% CI: 13.5 to −106.6, p ≤ 0.001). Conclusion: a significant decrease of stomach cancer incidence trend in females and insignificant decrease of incidence trend in males were determined in Central Serbia. Based on presented results, the mortality trend decreased significantly both in males and in females during 2000–2015, and from 2015 to 2017 we recorded a significant increase in mortality in both sexes. We found significantly more new cases in women than in men in the age group of 40–49, and the mortality of stomach cancer was significantly more frequent among females compared to males in the age groups 30–39, as well as in the 50–59 age group. There is a need for improving recording and registration of new cases of stomach cancer, especially in females. Urgent primary and secondary preventive measures are needed—introducing stomach cancer screening and early detection of premalignant changes. Urgent primary and secondary preventive measures are needed.

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Healthy aging profile in octogenarians in Brazil

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1518-8345.0694.2724 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 24 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ana Cristina Viana Campos ◽

Efigênia Ferreira e Ferreira ◽

Andréa Maria Duarte Vargas ◽

Lúcia Hisako Takase Gonçalves

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Decision Tree ◽

Healthy Aging ◽

Age Groups ◽

Population Based ◽

P Value ◽

Age Group ◽

Monthly Income ◽

Tree Model ◽

Socioeconomic Characteristics

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the healthy aging profile in octogenarians in Brazil. Method: this population-based epidemiological study was conducted using household interviews of 335 octogenarians in a Brazilian municipality. The decision-tree model was used to assess the healthy aging profile in relation to the socioeconomic characteristics evaluated at baseline. All of the tests used a p-value < 0.05. Results: the majority of the 335 participating older adults were women (62.1%), were aged between 80 and 84 years (50.4%), were widowed (53.4%), were illiterate (59.1%), had a monthly income of less than one minimum wage (59.1%), were retired (85.7%), lived with their spouse (63.8%), did not have a caregiver (60.3%), had two or more children (82.7%), and had two or more grandchildren (78.8%). The results indicate three age groups with a healthier aging profile: older adults aged 80 to 84 years (55.6%), older adults aged 85 years and older who are married (64.9%), and older adults aged 85 and older who do not have a partner or a caregiver (54.2%). Conclusion: the healthy aging profile of octogenarians can be explained by age group, marital status, and the presence of a caregiver.

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The pediatric patient at a maxillofacial service: eye prosthesis

Brazilian Oral Research ◽

10.1590/s1806-83242006000300012 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 247-251 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Beatriz Silva Câmara Mattos ◽

Maria Cecília Montagna ◽

Clemente da Silva Fernandes ◽

Antonio Carlos Lorenz Sabóia

Keyword(s):

Statistical Significance ◽

Age Groups ◽

Age Group ◽

Significance Level ◽

Gender And Age ◽

Child Patient ◽

Eye Prosthesis ◽

School Of Dentistry ◽

Prosthetic Eye ◽

Orbital Region

Congenital absence or loss of the ocular globe during childhood causes psycho-social and cosmetic disorders and compromise the normal development of the orbital region. The literature relating to congenital or acquired etiology, due to trauma or disease, demonstrates the necessity of prevention and early detection in order to minimize the sequelae and disturbances in orbital growth. Installation of an eye prosthesis is essential to the rehabilitation process, so as to produce satisfactory development of the region. In order to characterize a profile of the child patient with this condition, a survey was carried out at the Prosthetic Eye sector, Out-patient Clinic, Discipline of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (FOUSP), during the period from 1988 to 2003. The 124 (14.02%) patients within the age group of 0-13 years registered for ocular prosthesis were divided into a first group of 64 patients (51.62%) with 0-7 years, and a second group of 60 patients (48.38%) with 8-13 years. Fifty nine were girls and 65 were boys. No statistical significance was observed regarding the distribution of genders in the two analyzed age groups (p = 0.069). However, there was statistical significance at the level of 0.01 in relation to etiology, with higher prevalence of congenital and pathological disturbances in the younger group and traumatic occurrences in the older group. The etiology also presented variation according to the gender, at the significance level of 0.05, where girls presented three times less trauma than boys in the older age group. The necessity of prosthetic ocular repair was evenly distributed along the childhood period and the eye losses that required prosthetic treatment equally affected both genders. However, the etiology of eye loss varied according to the considered gender and age bracket.

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Risk Factors Associated with Ischemic Heart Diseases in Different Age Groups Patients of Tertiary Care Hospitals of Peshawar

Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Science ◽

10.37762/jgmds.1-2.64 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 3-9

Author(s):

Riaz Gul ◽

Sumaira Naz

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Heart Diseases ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Age Groups ◽

Ischemic Heart ◽

P Value ◽

Age Group ◽

Ischemic Heart Diseases ◽

Sedentary Life ◽

Tertiary Care Hospitals

Objectives:To determine different risk factors associated with ischemic heart diseases in different age group patients of tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar.Methodology:A cross sectional study conducted on 350 patients of different age groups presented with ischemic heart diseases in tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar. Study was conducted for duration of 3 months from December 2013 to February 2014. Non probability convenient sampling technique was used. Sample size was calculated using standard sample size calculator. Semi structured questionnaire was used as data collection tool. Patient’s record and investigations were used as adding tools. Standard definition was made for ischemic heart disease. Different modifiable and non-modifiable factors were assessed and were analyzed using SPSS version 16.Results:This study contains 350 patients in which female patients were 133(38%) and male were 217(62%).The mean age was 57.23±11.36 years. The age of the patients ranges from 22 to 80 years. The frequencies of risk factors were stress (73.1%) followed by hypertension (65.7%), sedentary life style (59.4%), family history (57.1%), smoking (50.6%), over weight and obese (39.1%), below normal HDL (30.3%), high LDL (29.1%), hypertriglyceridemia (28%), hypercholesterolemia (23.7%). 64.3% patients were presenting with acute IHD and 35.7% were with chronic IHD. Stress, HTN, DM and sedentary life style were found to be significantly associated with male gender (p- value <0.05). Age was divided into two groups, <45 years and >45 years. Stress, HTN, DM and hypercholesterolemia had a significant association with >45 years of age group. (P-value <0.05).Conclusion:Stress, HTN, DM, sedentary life styles were the major risk factors. And they were found to be more in male gender and in equal to more than 45 years of age group.

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Tuberculosis in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence between Saudis and Non-Saudis from 2013 to 2018 with a special concern about regions of the KSA

Journal of Clinical & Experimental Immunology ◽

10.33140/jcei.04.06.02 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (6) ◽

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Migrant Workers ◽

Action Plan ◽

Age Groups ◽

Incidence Rates ◽

Arab Countries ◽

Surveillance Data ◽

Significance Level ◽

Chi Squared ◽

The Impact

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the largest Arab countries with a moderate annual problem of tuberculosis that is either pulmonary or extra-pulmonary. TB is still one of the most significant health troubles in the KSA, affecting different nationalities (Saudis, non-Saudis), ages, provinces, and genders. The control of TB still faces some challenges in different provinces of the KSA. Data were collected, arranged, analyzed and presented in tables and figures. In this retrospective study, we appraised TB surveillance data for the period between 2013 (1434H) and 2018 (1439H). Data were handled using Microsoft Excel and SPSS version 23. Data were checked for normality using Shapiro-Wilk normality test at 0.05 levels to determine whether they are parametric or nonparametric. Chi-squared, Kruskal Wallis, and analysis of variance tests were used to evaluate trends at a significance level of p< 0.05. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM-SPSS version 23 for Mac OS. We appraised TB surveillance data for the period between 2013 (1434H) and 2018 (1439H). The data included the region of the country (province), age, sex, and nationality (Saudis, non-Saudis). The study evaluated the impact of TB on various nationalities (Saudis and non-Saudis), age groups (0-14, 15-34, 35-55, more than 55 years old), and genders (males and females). Non-Saudis had a higher incidence rate than Saudis in 2013-2018. The number of cases and incidence rates of TB recorded in males between 2013 to 2018 were about two to three times greater than estimates for females. The Makkah, Riyadh, and Jeddah regions attract enormous numbers of non-Saudi migrant workers, who account for ~60% of all TB cases in the KSA. Assessing the main TB risk factors contributing to high TB rates in non-Saudi workers is essential. Furthermore, periodical accurate studies, including evidence-based studies for optimum surveillance, avoidance, spread risk, inspection, control procedures and treatment of TB, should be conducted. These assessments would lead to evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of KSA-NTP’s TB action plan.

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Oral Contraceptives Provide Protection against Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: A National Database Study of 165,748 Female Patients

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967119s00353 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (7_suppl5) ◽

pp. 2325967119S0035

Author(s):

Steven F. DeFroda ◽

Steven Louis Bokshan ◽

Samantha Worobey ◽

Lauren Ready ◽

Alan H. Daniels ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Evidence ◽

Cruciate Ligament ◽

Age Groups ◽

National Database ◽

Control Group ◽

Protective Effects ◽

Age Group ◽

Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽

Acl Tear ◽

Chi Squared

Objectives: ACL tears are more prevalent in females than males. One of the factors responsible for this may be the variation in levels of estrogen and progesterone. The purpose of this study was to query a large nationwide database to determine the potentially protective effects of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) on ACL tears. We hypothesized that females taking OCPs would exhibit ACL tears at lower rates than a matched population of patients not taking OCPs. Methods: The PearlDiver database (www.pearldiverinc.com, Fort Wayne, IN) was queried for all OCP users amongst females aged 15-49. Female experiencing an ACL tear and undergoing surgery (CPT 29888) were compared to a control group of females undergoing surgery for an ACL tear, but not on OCPs. Patients were matched by age and Charlson comorbidity score. Chi-squared testing was used to assess for significant differences in the rate of ACL tears for the OCP and non-OCP users, according to age groups broken down into age intervals of 5 years. Results: There were a total 82,874 patients in both the OCP and non-OCP groups. There were a total of 569 (0.69%) ACL tears in the non-OCP group and 465 (0.56%) in the OCP group (p<0.001). In the non-OCP group, patients aged 15-19 accounted for 29.35% of all ACL tears, whereas, in the OCP group, this same age group only accounted for 13.33% of ACL tears. Among all age groups, the odds ratios for experiencing an ACL tear while on OCP was 0.82 (χ2=0.001, 95% CI 0.72-0.92) (Figure 1) compared to not using OCP. This protective effect was driven primarily by the 15-19 age group (odds ratio 0.37 (χ2<0.001, 95% CI 0.27-0.50)). Conclusion: This investigation utilizing a large national database found that usage of OCPs was associated with an 18% decrease in the risk of ACL tear when compared to a matched population of patients with ACL tears not taking OCPs. These findings were in line with smaller studies which demonstrated similar results. Additionally, it was shown that OCPs were most protective in the 15-19 year old age group, with a 63% reduction in tears in this group. Ongoing randomized trials in patients without ACL tear could help to demonstrate further clinical evidence for OCP usage as a way to modify risk factors for ACL tear. While clinical evidence is limited, there should be strong consideration for OCP usage in elite high school and college aged athletes, especially those who are at risk of ACL tear.

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Perception of Dentofacial Aesthetics in School Children and Their Parents

European Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1714040 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Alisa Tiro ◽

Enita Nakas ◽

Amra Arslanagic ◽

Nina Markovic ◽

Vildana Dzemidzic

Keyword(s):

Age Groups ◽

P Value ◽

Older Children ◽

School Students ◽

Children And Parents ◽

Chi Squared ◽

Dental Aesthetics ◽

The Difference ◽

Post Hoc ◽

The City

Abstract Objective The aim of this research was to examine the attitudes and perceptions of dentofacial aesthetics among different age groups. Materials and Methods The sample consisted of elementary-school students from the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and their parents. This study included 314 subjects: 157 children and 157 parents. The children’s group consisted of 85 (54.14%) males and 72 (45.85%) females, aged 9 to 15 years. Statistical Analysis Descriptive statistics were used to determine frequency distribution and percentages for all variables. A chi-squared (x 2) test was used to determine the association between variables and a p-value < 0.05 was considered significant for all the differences and associations. Results For the dentofacial appearance with no teeth irregularity or with severe teeth irregularity, an analysis of variance (ANOVA) (post-hoc tests—Tukey’s HSD) indicated that the difference is not statistically significant (p = 0.06) relative to rank matching between all three subject groups.For dentofacial appearance with mild teeth irregularity, an ANOVA (post-hoc tests—Tukey’s HSD) showed statistical difference (p = 0.07) between the teenage group of subjects relative to pre-teenage group of subjects and adult group of subjects. Conclusion Attitudes about desirable and acceptable dental aesthetics differ in younger children compared with older children and parents. Ten years old children find good function with poor aesthetics more pleasing, while 14 years old children find aesthetics with bad function as more pleasing.

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Difference in declarative tactical knowledge between U-11 and U-15 soccer players

Human Movement ◽

10.1515/humo-2017-0045 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Age Groups ◽

Verbal Report ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Age Group ◽

Simulation Test ◽

Significance Level ◽

Practice Time ◽

Tactical Knowledge

AbstractPurpose. The aim of this study was to compare the level of declarative tactical knowledge between U-11 and U-15 academy players. Methods. The sample comprised 36 U-11 (n = 18) and U-15 (n = 18) soccer players, with practice time of 1404.00 ± 469.52 hours and 2663.55 ± 594.91 hours, respectively. The players’ practice time was collected through a recording questionnaire. Declarative tactical knowledge was assessed through a verbal report used during a video simulation test. The answers provided during the test were scored as follows: best solution (1 point); second best solution (0.75 points); third best solution (0.50 points); fourth best solution (0.25 points); wrong solution (0 points). For statistical analysis, descriptive analysis was performed, as well as the Shapiro-Wilk and Mann-Whitney tests, with significance level set at p < 0.05. For statistical purposes, the SPSS 22.0 software was applied. Results. Significant differences were observed in declarative tactical knowledge between the U-11 and U-15 age groups. Players of the older age group displayed longer practice time and higher scores than their younger counterparts. Conclusions. Players with longer practice time (U-15) possess greater declarative tactical knowledge than those with less practice time (U-11), and declarative tactical knowledge is a factor that differentiates soccer players aged 11 and 15 years.

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DISTRIBUTION OF MYCOPLASMA SPP. AND UREAPLASMA SPP. AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN

Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers) ◽

10.5272/jimab.2021271.3630 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 3630-3633

Author(s):

Anton G. Petrov ◽

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Vladislav M. Nankov ◽

Rositsa V. Petrova ◽

Irena I. Gencheva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Age Groups ◽

University Hospital ◽

Statistical Dependence ◽

P Value ◽

Age Group ◽

Fetal Infection ◽

Biological Methods ◽

Ureaplasma Spp ◽

Mycoplasma Spp

The purpose of the present study is to determine the prevalence of genital mycoplasmas (M. genitalium, M. hominis, U. parvum, U. urealyticum) in pregnant women by molecular biological methods. Material/Methods: A prospective epidemiological study of 107 pregnant women hospitalized in the Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital-Pleven, Bulgaria, was conducted. Vaginal secretion samples were taken from all 107 pregnant women. A Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay was used to detect the genomic DNA of the bacteria in pregnant women. Results: The highest is the relative share of women in the age group from 20 to 35 years - 66 (64.68%), followed by women under 20 years - 27 (25.23%) and women over 35 years - 14 (13.08%). Detection of bacterial DNA was found in 85 (79.44%) of the cases, with present Ureaplasma spp. Colonization in 42 women (39.25%). Although no statistical dependence was found on open bacteria and age groups (p-value = 0.4688), it is noteworthy that the prevalence of Mycoplasma spp. and Ureaplasma spp. as a whole in the age group from 20 to 35 years, which has the highest birth rate, is more than twice higher than the group of up to 20 years and more than five times higher compared to the group over 35 years. Conclusions: Studies on the incidence of Mycoplasma spp. and Ureaplasma spp. in pregnant women is important for controlling the pregnancy, predicting the risk of developing maternal-fetal infection and discussing the options for timely treatment.

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Correlation Between Blood Glucose and Estradiol Levels in Women in Reproductive Age

Majalah Kedokteran Bandung ◽

10.15395/mkb.v52n3.2079 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 52 (3) ◽

pp. 139-143

Author(s):

David Lionardi ◽

Chrismis Novalinda Ginting ◽

Linda Chiuman

Keyword(s):

Blood Sugar ◽

Blood Sugar Level ◽

Hormone Level ◽

Age Groups ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

P Value ◽

Age Group ◽

Type 2 Dm ◽

Two Age Groups

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (Type 2 DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by an increase in blood sugar caused by decreased insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells and/or impaired insulin function (insulin resistance). This study aimed to determine the specific levels of estradiol hormone in reproductive age women with diabetes mellitus in different age groups. This was an analytical study in September at Royal Prima Hospital, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Twenty women participated in this study after informed consent and were divided into two age groups: 40–45 years old and 46–50 years old. Blood samples were collected after 10-12 hours of fasting to assess blood sugar and estradiol hormone levels. Data were then analyzed using the dependent t-test dependent and compared. No significant difference in blood sugar level was found between the two age groups (p-value=0.113, p-value> 0.05) that there were no significant differences in blood sugar levels between the two age groups. The estradiol hormone level in the age group 40-45 years was lower than in the age group 46–50 years, and the difference was significant (p-value =0.000, p-value<0.05). No significant correlation was seen between type 2 DM and estradiol hormone level in this study. In conclusion, age is not the main contributing factor for the increase and decrease in blood sugar level, and type 2 DM does not correlate with estradiol hormone.

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