scholarly journals Fractionized milk composition in dairy cows with subclinical mastitis

2012 ◽  
Vol 49 (No. 8) ◽  
pp. 283-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M Bruckmaier ◽  
C. E Ontsouka ◽  
J. W Blum
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Subclinical Mastitis ◽  
Milk Composition ◽  
Milk Traits ◽  
Sodium Potassium ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Mastitis is the inflammatory reaction of the udder to invading pathogens. One of the most apparent reactions is the increased influx of immunoreactive cells from blood into milk inducing a dramatic increase of milk somatic cell counts (SCC). We have investigated (i) the relationship between log SCC/ml in infected quarters being >6 (n = 8, group I) or varying between 5.4 and 6 (n = 8, group II) and concentration of dry matter (DM), fat, protein, lactose, insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1, insulin, prolactin, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-, sodium, potassium, chloride, electrical conductivity and osmolarity as compared with the contralateral (healthy) quarter (log SCC/ml <5.2); and (ii) composition of fractionized milk [cisternal milk, quartiles of alveolar milk and residual milk (after i.v. injection of 10 u.i. oxytocin)] during machine milking of infected and healthy quarters. SCC were higher (P < 0.05) in infected than in healthy quarters. Concentrations of fat, sodium, chloride, and IGF-1 were higher (P < 0.05), while that of lactose was lower (P < 0.05) in infected than in healthy quarters (group I). Concentrations of fat and chloride in both groups, of DM (in group II), and electrical conductivity and sodium (in group I) increased from the cisternal to alveolar (100%) fractions in infected quarters, while fat and DM concentrations similarly increased in healthy quarters. In conclusion, several but not all milk traits changed in a different manner during the course of milking in infected and non-infected quarters.

Evaluation of Recurrent Pediatric Syncope: Role of Tilt Table Testing

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 93 (4) ◽  
pp. 660-662
Author(s):  
Margaret J. Strieper ◽  
Debbie O. Auld ◽  
J. Edward Hulse ◽  
Robert M. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Neurocardiogenic Syncope ◽  
Tilt Table ◽  
Conversion Reaction ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Group I ◽  
Tilt Table Testing ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Made In

Objective. To determine the current practice and effectiveness of evaluating recurrent syncope in pediatric patients, and to establish the role of tilt table testing in the evaluation. Design. Retrospective analysis of 54 pediatric patients with the history of syncope referred to cardiologists. Group I consisted of 27 patients examined without tilt table testing group II consisted of 27 patients whose examination included tilt table testing. Results. Group I had an average of 5.4 studies and group II, 6.6 studies performed per patient. Studies included chest radiograph (16 vs 13), electrocardiogram (24 vs 27), echocardiography (21 vs 27), 24-hour electrocardiogram (14 vs 16), transtelephonic monitor (7 vs 8), electrophysiology study (1 vs 3), complete blood cell counts (11 vs 12), chemistries (10 vs 11), thyroid function test (3 vs 3), neurology consult (12 vs 6), electroencephalogram (12 vs 5), and head computed tomographic scan (5 vs 3). Of the 298 non-tilt studies, the results of only 5 (1.6%) were abnormal. Diagnoses were made in 5 (18.5%) of 27 group I patients (Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, 1; conversion reaction, 2; hyperventilation, 1; migraines, 1), whereas diagnosis was made in 27 (100%) of 27 group II patients (neurocardiogenic syncope, 25; conversion reaction, 2). Conclusion. An extensive workup is not routinely indicated in syncopal patients with a history consistent with neurocardiogenic syncope. Tilt table testing performed early in the evaluation will increase the probability of a diagnosis, and will often prevent the need for further extensive, expensive anxiety-producing tests.

scholarly journals The relationship of the prolonged PR interval with the long-term survival in patients with heart failure undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-38
Author(s):  
A. M. Soldatova ◽  
V. A. Kuznetsov ◽  
T. P. Gizatulina ◽  
L. M. Malishevsky ◽  
S. M. Dyachkov
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Resynchronization ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Log Rank Test ◽  
Group I ◽  
Pr Interval ◽  
Qrs Duration ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Relationship

Aim. To assess the relationship between the prolonged PR interval (≥200 ms) and the long-term survival of patients undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).Material and methods. A total of 85 patients (mean age — 55,1Ѓ}9,9 years; men — 81,2%) with NYHA class II-IV heart failure (HF) were examined. The mean follow-up was 34,0Ѓ}21,2 months. Patients with PR<200 ms (n=52) made up group I, with PR≥200 ms (n=33) — group II. Then the patients were divided into subgroups depending on the QRS duration: ≥150 ms (n=33 in group I and n=14 in group II, respectively) <150 ms (n=19 in group I and n=19 in group II, respectively).Results. In patients of group II, a history of myocardial infarction (MI) was more often registered (p=0,005), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was lower (p=0,032). In a multivariate analysis, MI (OR 3,217; CI 95% 1,188-8,712; p=0,022) and LVEF value (OR 0,869; CI 95% 0,780-0,968; p=0,011) had a significant relationship with the PR interval prolongation (≥200 ms). The survival of patients of group I was 59,6%, group II — 18,2% (Log-rank test p<0,001). According to Cox regression model, the initial left ventricle end-systolic volume (OR 1,012; 95% CI 1,006-1,017; p<0,001), inferior wall MI (OR 1,690; 95% CI 1,131-2,527; p=0,011) and PR interval ≥200 ms (OR 2,179; 95% CI 1,213–3,915; p=0,009) were associated with long-term mortality. In patients with PR≥200 ms, survival rate was low, regardless of the QRS duration (21,4% in patients with QRS≥150 ms, 15,8% in patients with QRS<150 ms; Log-rank test p=0,698) In patients with PR<200 ms, the survival rate of patients with QRS≥150 ms was 72,7%, and for patients with QRS<150 ms — 36,8% (Log-rank test p=0,031).Conclusion. In HF patients, PR interval prolongation (≥200 ms) is associated with long-term mortality increase. The highest survival rates were observed in patients with PR<200 ms and QRS≥150 ms. In patients with QRS≥150 ms, the presence of PR≥200 ms should be considered as an additional criterion for CRT.

scholarly journals Development of a lethal model of peritonitis for assessment of laparoscopic and laparotomic treatments in rats

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilson Salgado Júnior ◽  
José Sebastião dos Santos ◽  
Fernando de Queiroz Cunha
Keyword(s):  
Interleukin 1 ◽  
Cecal Ligation ◽  
Blood Cultures ◽  
Necrosis Factor Alpha ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Group I ◽  
Leukocyte Counts ◽  
Factor Alpha ◽  
Group Ii

PURPOSE: Development of a lethal model of peritonitis to assess the results of treating that peritonitis using videolaparoscopy and laparotomy. METHODS: We developed a model of peritonitis in rats using cecal ligation (CLP) against a 2-mm diameter rigid mold and puncture. Two experiments were performed: determination of seven-day lethality; and analysis of white cell counts, blood cultures and cytokines (Interleukin-1 beta, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha and IL-6). The animals were divided into four groups: I - Sham surgery; II - CLP; III - CLP + Videolaparoscopy; and IV- CLP + Laparotomy . RESULTS: Seven-day lethality was 0% in group I, 80% in the group II (p<0.05), 60% in group III , and 20 % in group IV. There was a significant reduction in leukocyte counts and higher levels of serum IL-1 beta, TNF-alpha and IL-6 in the group II compared to controls. The percentages of positive blood cultures were higher after videolaparoscopic compared to laparotomic treatment. CONCLUSION: The experimental model provoked a lethal form of peritonitis and that videolaparoscopic treatment had more bacteraemia than laparotomy.

Changes in Teat Morphology (Doka Phenomenon) and Estrus Prediction in Riverine Buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
S K Joshi ◽  
T K Mohanty ◽  
A Kumaresan ◽  
M Bhakat ◽  
S Sathapathy
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
North India ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Murrah Buffaloes ◽  
Group I ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Relationship

The objective of the study was to characterize the term Doka and to capture morphological changes in teat to find out the relationship between Doka and onset of estrus in Murrah buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis). The Murrah buffaloes maintained at of Livestock Research Centre (LRC), ICAR-NDRI, Karnal were classified into two groups based on the lactation number for the study of Doka characteristics. In group I, twenty animals up to 3rd lactation were incorporated, whereas thirty animals from 4th to 5th lactation were included in group II. The period when buffaloes showed teat engorgement was called as Doka period, is the local term used by the farmers in North India that can be taken as a visual sign for prediction of estrus. The length and diameter of teats, before and after milking were measured, for both the groups during morning and evening milking and subsequently analyzed. The present study confirmed that the teat diameter (mm) before milking during Doka was significantly (plessthan0.05) higher as compared to pre Doka period in both the groups (group-I - 37.01 ±2.13 vs 28.42 ±1.64, group-II - 53.49 ±2.82 vs 41.096±2.16). The teat diameter (mm) during Doka period after milking was significantly (plessthan0.05) more in both the groups (group-I - 26.65 ±1.26 vs 24.44 ±1.16, group-II - 39.27 ±2.41 vs 35.31 ±2.17) as compared to pre Doka period. So, it can be concluded that the changes in teat diameter can safely be considered as a sign of Doka and the forthcoming heat in Murrah buffaloes. However, the difference in teat length between different stages of Doka was found to be non significant.

scholarly journals Correlation of Serum and Synovial Osteocalcin, Osteoprotegerin and Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha with the Disease Severity Score in Knee Osteoarthritis

2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 102-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enikő Csifo ◽  
Tímea Katona ◽  
Juliánna Arseni ◽  
E. Nagy ◽  
I. Gergely ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Entire Group ◽  
Early Osteoarthritis ◽  
Necrosis Factor Alpha ◽  
Group I ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Ikdc Score ◽  
Factor Alpha ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Abstract Objectives: Study of circulating and synovial levels of osteocalcin, osteoprotegerin and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in patients with different stages of knee osteoarthritis and correlation analysis of these parameters with disease severity. Methods: We enrolled 20 patients with different stages of knee osteoarthritis. The IKDC score (International Knee Documentation Comittee, 2000) was determined for each patient. Based on these data patients were divided into two groups: group I (advanced osteoarthritis) and group II (early osteoarthritis). Serum and synovial fluid levels of osteocalcin, osteoprotegerin, TNF-α were determined. Results: For the entire group the level of osteocalcin in the serum showed higher values than in the synovial fluid. We found statistically significant differences in the serum levels of osteocalcin between the two groups (group I: 2.18 ± 0.54 ng/ml, group II: 6.07 ± 1.98 ng/ml, p = 0.019). Serum and synovial osteocalcin in the whole study lot could not be correlated with the disease score, however we observed a tendency towards significant negative correlation between the serum osteocalcin and IKDC score for group I and between synovial osteocalcin and IKDC score in group II. In the entire group, synovial osteoprotegerin concentration was six times higher than the serum osteoprotegerin level (p <0.0001) and TNF-α showed higher circulating levels than local concentrations. Conclusions: In the advanced osteoarthritis group the serum and synovial osteocalcin show lower values than in the early osteoarthritis group, which means that as the disease progresses, bone anabolism decreases. In the case of osteoprotegerin, no significant difference between the two groups was detected.

Active and inactive renin in primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency and during ACTH infusion

1983 ◽  
Vol 102 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-270
Author(s):  
Lutz Belkien ◽  
Petra Exner ◽  
Wolfgang Oelkers
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Renin ◽  
Renal Secretion ◽  
Young Males ◽  
Active Renin ◽  
Group I ◽  
Inactive Renin ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Peripheral Activation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Stimulation Of

Abstract. Prolonged low-dose ACTH infusion leads to a transient stimulation of plasma renin activity (PRA) and angiotensin II. In part 1 of the present study (infusion of 10 IU of ACTH per day for 38 h into 6 normal young males), it was shown that the concentration of active renin (aPRC) increases in parallel to PRA. Thus, the rise in PRA is either due to net active renin secretion by the kidney or to increased conversion of inactive into active renin. Since the plasma concentration of inactive renin (iPRC) tended to rise rather than to fall during ACTH infusion, peripheral activation of inactive renin is probably not the cause of the rise in aPRC. Part 2 of the study consisted in the measurement of plasma ACTH, cortisol, PRA, aPRC and iPRC in 10 patients (group I) with primary adrenocortical insufficiency (8 Addisonians, 2 adrenalectomized Cushing's) and in 9 patients with hypopituitarism (group II) after short-term withdrawal of hydrocortisone substition therapy. ACTH was 1770 ± 390 pg/ml in the former and 20 ± 4 pg/ml in the latter group. PRA and aPRC were higher and the ratio iPRC:aPRC lower in group I than in group II. This might indicate stimulation of active renin formation by ACTH. However, it is unlikely that the higher aPRC levels in group I are due to increased peripheral activation of inactive renin, since the relationship between aPRC and the ratio iPRC:aPRC fell on the same curve in both groups. ACTH or an ACTH-dependent mechanism raises aPRC, probably by stimulating its renal secretion rather than by peripheral activation of inactive renin.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Dental Caries and YKL-40 Levels in Saliva

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gülsüm Duruk ◽  
Esra Laloglu
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Pufa Index ◽  
Icdas Ii ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective : YKL-40, a new biomarker of localized inflammation, is secreted by macrophages and regulates inflammation and immune responses. The aim of this study was to investigate YKL-40 levels in saliva and compare the level of this mediator in healthy and unhealthy oral cavity. Methods: 85 children (46 girls, 39 boys), aged 6-15 (mean±SD: 9.15±2.16) were included in this study. The children were divided into three groups: Group-I (control, n=25, DMFT/dmft=0), Group-II (n=30, exist of localized dental caries) and Group-III (n=30, exist of localized advanced dental caries). Gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI), DMFT/dmft, DMFS/dmfs, and the number of advanced dental caries according to the ICDAS II and PUFA/pufa index were recorded. Saliva was collected and YKL-40 concentrations were measured. One-way ANOVA with Tukey post hoc, Kruskal-Wallis, multiple regression analysis, and Sperman’s correlation tests were used for statistical analysis. Results: The highest level of YKL-40 was obtained in group III , followed by groups II and I , respectively (p<0.01). In Group II, DMFT/dmft scores and the number of caries (DT/dt) were higher than in group III (p<0.01). In group III, there was a statistically significant correlation between YKL-40 levels in saliva and the number of advanced dental caries. In addition, there was no statistically significant difference in terms of age and gender (p>0.05). Conclusion: Advanced dental caries, rather than DMFT/dmft score, may play an important role in the increasing levels of YKL-40 in saliva.

scholarly journals Study on the relationship between menopausal age, body mass index and total number of teeth

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Ioana Madalina Lescai ◽  
◽  
Laurenta Lelia Mihai ◽  
Monica Mihaela Cirstoiu ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Body ◽  
Entire Group ◽  
Number Of Teeth ◽  
Group I ◽  
Average Body Mass ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Average Body

Objectives. The objective of this study is to assess the state of oral health, from the perspective of the number of teeth present, according to the body mass index as a representative element of health. Materials and methods. This study consists of 180 patients from a private dental practice. All 180 patient records were reviewed for an assessment of the number of teeth present and the body mass index at menopausal age. The cohort of patients was divided into two groups, a group of women aged 40 to 54.9 years and the second group, which included women aged 55 and over. The 2 groups were divided based on premenopausal (group I) and postmenopausal (group II) age. Results. The average number of present teeth (based on radiographs) for the entire population of 180 patients is 22.02 teeth. In group I, for the 109 women in the premenopausal group, the average number of teeth is 23.94. The total number of teeth for the 71 women in the postmenopausal group is 19.07. The average BMI for the entire group of patients is 27.24 kg/m2, with a lower value in group I, 26.25 kg/m2, compared to group II, 28.78 kg/m2. Discussions. The average number of teeth in the premenopausal group is higher than in the postmenopausal group. The average body mass index places the whole series of patients in the overweight category. Conclusions. This study shows that the relationship between BMI and the number of lost teeth is positive and proportional, BMI increases with increasing number of teeth lost at premenopausal age.

Biochemical Changes in Neonates with and without Seizure: A Comparative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
ASM Shahidullah ◽  
Rafika Afrose ◽  
Kalpona Deb ◽  
Bina Sen ◽  
Arup Ratan Paul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Serum Calcium ◽  
Femoral Vein ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sodium Potassium ◽  
Pediatric Age Group ◽  
Group I ◽  
Calcium Magnesium ◽  
Group Ii

Background: Seizure is a common neurological disorder in the pediatric age group. Objective: Neonates with seizure have decreased in serum calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and glucose if compared to neonates without seizure. Methodology: This comparative cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Biochemistry at Mymensingh Medical Collage, Mymensingh, Bangladesh in cooperation with the Department of Pediatric of Mymensingh Medical Collage & Hospital, Mymensingh, Bangladesh from July 2005 to June 2006. Neonates were included in the study. Subjects were divided into two groups designated as group I as control group and group II cases. From each subject at least 2 ml of blood were collected from femoral vein and was collected serum for biochemical analysis. Result: A total of 60 neonates were included in the study. Subjects were divided into two groups-group-I control- (n=20) and group II cases-(n=40). The concentration of serum calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and glucose yielded 7.33 ±0.79, 5.79 ±1.10; 2.18 ± 0.23,1.61 ± 0.25; 134.82 ±3.03, 133.68±8.57; 4.80 ±0.56,5.89 ±2.02; 66.33 ± 8.23, 62.25± 7.96 in group I and group II respectively. Conclusion: Significant decreases of serum calcium, magnesium and significant increase of serum potassium in neonates with seizure are found in this study. The change in serum sodium and glucose are not significant. Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research, January 2021;8(1):25-29

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