Bilateral artificial pneumothorax

1926 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
M. M.
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Bilateral Pneumothorax ◽  
Artificial Pneumothorax

Samson (Beitr. Z. Kl. Tbc., Bd. 61. H. 5) reports two severe cases of pulmonary tbc, where bilateral pneumothorax was imposed. The operation resulted in a drop in temperature, weight gain, and improved well-being. The patients, previously bedridden, returned to their household after the operation. They received no other treatment.

scholarly journals Effect of dietary supplementation of seaweed (Ulva lactuca) and Azolla on growth performance, haematological and serum biochemical parameters of Aseel chicken

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijayalingam Thavasi Alagan ◽  
Rajesh Nakulan Vatsala ◽  
Ilavarasan Sagadevan ◽  
Vairamuthu Subbiah ◽  
Venkataramanan Ragothaman
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ulva Lactuca ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Serum Biochemical

Abstract Background An effort was made to assess the effectiveness of dietary supplementation of Ulva lactuca (U. lactuca), a seaweed and Azolla individually and in combination on different physiological parameters of Aseel chicken. A total of 40 Aseel chicks of 8 weeks old were allocated into four groups, C1 (control), T1 (Azolla alone), T2 (seaweed alone) and T3 (seaweed plus Azolla). Aseel chicks in C1 were fed with formulated grower feed alone, birds in T1 had control diet with 5% Azolla, birds in T2 had control diet with 3% U. lactuca and birds in T3 had control diet admixtured with 5% of Azolla and 3% of U. lactuca. Parameters were recorded for a continuous period of 2 months in 15 days interval. Results The growth performance was found to be significant (P ≤ 0.05) during 30 days of feed trials and highly significant (P ≤ 0.01) during 45 and 60 days of treatment. Birds in T3 had a higher body weight gain, shank length and feed conversion efficiency followed with T1 and T2 compared to C1. PCV, RBC, WBC and heterophil counts were not influenced (P ≥ 0.05) by dietary treatments. Uric acid, creatinine, AST, glucose, triglycerides and magnesium levels revealed a high significant (P ≤ 0.01) variation, and cholesterol level showed significant (P ≤ 0.05) changes during 30th and 60th day of feed trials between the control and treatment groups. Total protein, globulin, phosphorus and electrolytes like Na, K and Cl levels were not significant (P ≥ 0.05) during 30th day and were highly significant (P ≤ 0.01) during the 60th day of the trial. Conclusions It could be noted that inclusion of U. lactuca and Azolla as feed supplement in grower chicken had a better body weight gain when given in combination (U. lactuca and Azolla) rather than supplemented with the sole entity. Based on the haematological and serum biochemical analysis, the supplementation of U. lactuca and Azolla at the levels included in this trial did not pose any threat to the physiological well-being of Aseel chicken.

scholarly journals Physiological Parameters of Pigs Raised with and without Environmental Enrichment

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Carlos Syllas Monteiro Luz ◽  
Leonardo Atta Farias ◽  
José Luiz Leonardo Araujo Pimenta ◽  
Joisiane Da Silva Santos ◽  
Richard Átila De Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Environmental Enrichment ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Physiological Parameters ◽  
Pig Farming ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Morning Shift

Ethical and commercial issues are associated with animal welfare in pig farming, in that sense, the objective of this work was to evaluate physiological and blood parameters in addition to weight gain in pigs raised with and without sunlight and environmental enrichment (EE), as well as to correlate physiological and environmental parameters as welfare indicators. Twenty-four pigs distributed in a randomized block design with a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement were used. Blocks were represented by shifts (morning and afternoon), and factors by the presence or absence of EE and sunlight. Blood and environmental parameters of thermal comfort, in addition to weight gain, were registered. Physiological parameters showed to be shift dependent (p < 0.05), with the afternoon shift being superior when compared to the morning shift, thus indicating climate influence. Weight gain showed significant interactions (p < 0.05) in the presence and absence of sunlight and EE in the stalls. Temperature correlated positively with the physiological parameters. Moisture showed negative correlations with physiological parameters. The packed cell volume was lower (p < 0.05) in the presence of EE. The EE provides physiological well-being and weight gain for pigs in the nursery stage, especially when sunlight was absent in the stalls.

Moe Kitenga: a qualitative study of perceptions of infant and child sleep practices among Māori whānau

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-160
Author(s):  
Molly George ◽  
Reremoana Theodore ◽  
Rosalina Richards ◽  
Barbara Galland ◽  
Rachael Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Infant Sleep ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Unhealthy Weight ◽  
Good Sleep ◽  
Improve Health

Insufficient sleep is a strong risk factor for unhealthy weight gain in children. Māori (the indigenous population of Aotearoa (New Zealand)) children have an increased risk of unhealthy weight gain compared to New Zealand European children. Interventions around sleep could provide an avenue for improving health and limiting excessive weight gain with other meaningful benefits for whānau (extended family) well-being. However, current messages promoting good sleep may not be realistic for many Māori whānau. Using qualitative methods, the Moe Kitenga project explored the diverse realities of sleep in 14 Māori whānau. We conclude that for infant sleep interventions to prevent obesity and improve health outcomes for Māori children, they must take into account the often pressing social circumstances of many Māori whānau that are a barrier to adopting infant sleep recommendations, otherwise sleep interventions could create yet another oppressive standard that whānau fail to live up to.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Telomere Length and Gestational Weight Gain: Findings from the Mamma & Bambino Cohort

Biomedicines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Andrea Maugeri ◽  
Roberta Magnano San Lio ◽  
Maria Clara La Rosa ◽  
Giuliana Giunta ◽  
Marco Panella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Telomere Length ◽  
Gestational Weight Gain ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Early Effect ◽  
Gestational Weight ◽  
Relative Telomere Length ◽  
The Relationship

Inadequate gestational weight gain (GWG) affects a growing number of pregnancies, influencing intrauterine environment and long-term health. Uncovering molecular mechanisms associated with GWG could be helpful to develop public health strategies for tackling this issue. Here, our study aimed to understand the relationship of DNA telomere length with weigh gain during pregnancy, using data and samples from the ongoing prospective “Mamma & Bambino” study (Catania, Italy). GWG was calculated according to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines. Relative telomere length was assessed by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction in 252 samples of maternal leucocyte DNA (mlDNA) and 150 samples of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from amniotic fluid. We observed that relative telomere length of mlDNA seemed to weakly increase with GWG. In contrast, telomere length of cfDNA exhibited a U-shaped relationship with GWG. Women with adequate GWG showed longer telomere length than those who gained weight inadequately. Accordingly, the logistic regression model confirmed the association between telomere length of cfDNA and adequate GWG, after adjusting for potential confounders. Our findings suggest an early effect of GWG on telomere length of cfDNA, which could represent a molecular mechanism underpinning the effects of maternal behaviours on foetal well-being.

Feasibility of conducting an early pregnancy diet and lifestyle e-health intervention: the Pregnancy Lifestyle Activity Nutrition (PLAN) project

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-70
Author(s):  
Rae-Chi Huang ◽  
Desiree Silva ◽  
Lawrie Beilin ◽  
Cliff Neppe ◽  
Katherine E. Mackie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Early Pregnancy ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Control Group

AbstractBackground:Childhood obesity is a global issue. Excessive weight gain in early pregnancy is independently associated with obesity in the next generation. Given the uptake of e-health, our primary aim was to pilot the feasibility of an e-health intervention, starting in the first trimester, to promote healthy lifestyle and prevent excess weight gain in early pregnancy. Methods: Women were recruited between 8 and 11 weeks gestation and randomised to the intervention or routine antenatal care. The intervention involved an e-health program providing diet, physical activity and well-being advice over 12 weeks.Results:Women (n = 57, 43.9% overweight/obese) were recruited at 9.38 ± 1.12 (control) and 9.06 ± 1.29 (intervention) weeks’ gestation, mainly from obstetric private practices (81.2%). Retention was 73.7% for the 12-week intervention, 64.9% at birth and 55.8% at 3 months after birth.No difference in gestational weight gain or birth size was detected. Overall treatment effect showed a mean increase in score ranking the perceived confidence of dietary change (1.2 ± 0.46, p = 0.009) and score ranking readiness to exercise (1.21 ± 0.51, p = 0.016) over the intervention. At 3 months, infants weighed less in the intervention group (5405 versus 6193 g, p = 0.008) and had a lower ponderal index (25.5 ± 3.0 versus 28.8 ± 4.0 kg/m3) compared with the control group.Conclusion and Discussion:A lifestyle intervention starting in the first-trimester pregnancy utilising e-health mode of delivery is feasible. Future studies need strategies to target recruitment of participants of lower socio-economic status and ensure maximal blinding. Larger trials (using technology and focused on early pregnancy) are needed to confirm if decreased infant adiposity is maintained.

USING EARLY SUCKLING BEHAVIOR AND WEIGHT GAIN TO IDENTIFY PIGLETS AT RISK

1989 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANNE MARIE B. de PASSILLÉ ◽  
JEFFREY RUSHEN
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Poor Growth ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Long Time ◽  
And Behavior

We examined whether characteristics and behavior of the newborn piglet could be used to identify later mortality and poor growth. Thirty-seven litters were classified as having no mortality (n = 12), low mortality (one or two deaths, n = 17) or high mortality (three or more deaths, n = 8). The eight high-mortality litters accounted for 61% of the deaths. Starvation was the most common cause of death in the high-mortality litters while other causes predominated in low-mortality litters. The mortality in a litter was correlated with 3-d weight gain of the survivors suggesting that low milk production by the sow was a major cause of death. During the first 10 h of litter age, teat disputes were more frequent, total time fighting was longer, and synchrony between piglets in suckling developed more slowly in the high-mortality litters. Piglets that died did not differ from the surviving piglets in birth order. However, they tended to have lower birth weights, suckled less often, suckled fewer teats, took a larger proportion of their suckling bouts on the three anterior teat pairs, and were less successful in teat disputes. Piglets that had poor 10-d gains tended to spend a long time fighting, won few teat disputes and suckled less frequently during the first hours after birth, but the correlations were small. Thus, high-mortality litters can be identified before deaths occur. Early identification will improve the efficiency of management programs such as attendance at farrowing and early intervention and thus increase the survival and well-being of piglets. Key words: Neonatal piglet, suckling behavior, teat disputes, mortality, weight gain

Treatment of Graves' disease with insulin

1926 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 355
Author(s):  
R. L.
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Experimental Work ◽  
Insulin Treatment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Graves Disease ◽  
Small Doses ◽  
Subjective Complaints ◽  
Objective Improvement ◽  
Normal Menstruation

Based on his experimental work on the antagonism between insulin and other hormones, in particular thyroidin, VM Kogan (Klin. Med., 1925, No. 7) made an attempt to treat Graves' disease with insulin and in 6 cases saw not only an improvement in well-being patients and a decrease in subjective complaints, but also an objective improvement in the disease: a decrease in bulging, goiter, weight gain in patients, disappearance of diarrhea, the appearance of normal menstruation. Insulin treatment begins with small doses and reaches 50-60 units per day, without causing side effects, and hypoglycemia is not a contraindication to this treatment.

scholarly journals Pasta supplemented with isolated lupin protein fractions reduces body weight gain and food intake of rats and decreases plasma glucose concentration upon glucose overload trial

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Capraro ◽  
Chiara Magni ◽  
Alessio Scarafoni ◽  
Rosita Caramanico ◽  
Filippo Rossi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Plasma Glucose ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Seed Proteins ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Lupin Protein ◽  
Powerful Approach

The supplementation of foods with biologically active seed proteins can be a powerful approach for controlling body weight gain and glycaemia, thus improving well being.

Behavioural management of Prader-Willi syndrome

1998 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-34
Author(s):  
Pat Gibbons ◽  
Kathryn O'Donoghue
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Behavioural Problems ◽  
Chromosome 15 ◽  
Prader Willi Syndrome ◽  
Behavioural Management ◽  
Genetic Illness

AbstractPrader-Willi syndrome is a genetic illness associated with a defect on chromosome 15. It presents with hypotonicity in infancy followed by voracious appetite and gross obesity from early childhood and with a range of other clinical and behavioural sequelae. This case report is of an adolescent boy who was admitted to a psychiatric unit for an intensive behavioural programme to control his weight gain and deal with associated behavioural problems, and demonstrates that an inpatient programme can lead to sustainable improvements in weight control and other indicators of well-being in PWS patients.

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