scholarly journals Grass tetany in grazing milking cows.

1957 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Kemp ◽  
M.L. T Hart
Keyword(s):  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Time Lag ◽  
Critical Value ◽  
Statistical Investigation ◽  
K Uptake ◽  
Cationic Composition ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Summer Temperatures ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Statistical investigation showed that correlation existed between the incidence of grass tetany and the mean 24-hr, temperature, particulary in spring and autumn. There was also a significant positive correlation between the K/(Ca and Mg) ratio in the grass and the incidence of tetany. During the spring and autumn, when the average temperatures were below 14 degrees C., an increase in K uptake by the herbage being grazed was associated with a rise in temperature, and was followed, after a 5-day time-lag, by an increase in the number of cases of tetany, if the critical value of K/(Ca + Mg) (2.2) was exceeded. A fall in temperature was followed by a fall in the ratio value and in tetany incidence. High summer temperatures were associated with a lower value for the ratio and only a few cases of tetany occurred. The results favour the theory that the relationship between temperature and the incidence of tetany is correlated with the cationic composition of the herbage grazed. [See Abs. 1013.]-From authors'summary. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

Content of Hepatic Reduced Glutathione in Chronic Alcoholic Patients: Influence of the Length of Abstinence and Liver Necrosis

1984 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 283-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis A. Videla ◽  
Hernán Iturriaga ◽  
María E. Pino ◽  
Daniel Bunout ◽  
Alfonso Valenzuela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Alcohol Withdrawal ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Reduced Glutathione ◽  
Hepatic Necrosis ◽  
Liver Necrosis ◽  
Chronic Alcoholic ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

1. The relationship between the content of hepatic reduced glutathione (GSH) and the length of abstinence was investigated in 45 chronic alcoholic patients. 2. Hepatic GSH levels were significantly correlated (r = 0.58; P<0.001) with the length of alcohol withdrawal in the whole group. According to liver histology patients were divided into two groups, with and without hepatic necrosis. Subjects without necrosis showed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.71; P<0.001) between GSH values and the length of abstinence; no correlation (r = −0.22; P<0.40) was observed in the group with necrosis. 3. According to the period of abstinence patients were separated into two groups, with a short (≪ 5 days) and a prolonged (> 5 days) alcohol withdrawal. Patients with and without necrosis exhibited comparable mean levels of liver GSH (2.04 ± sem 0.21 and 1.74 ± 0.23 μmol/g respectively; P<0.30) when studied after short periods of abstinence. Alcoholics without liver necrosis showed significantly higher hepatic GSH levels than those with necrosis (3.23 ± 0.30 and 1.60 ± 0.33 respectively; P < 0.01) after prolonged periods of alcohol withdrawal. Similar results were obtained when liver GSH levels were expressed as a function of the mean surface area of hepatocytes, which was not significantly different between patients with and without hepatic necrosis. 4. Parameters assessing the nutritional status of patients with and without necrosis were not significantly different. Steatosis, histologically scored and irrespective of the period of abstinence, was higher in patients with liver necrosis and it did not correlate with hepatic GSH (r = −0.17; not significant). Fibrosis was observed in 20 cases and it did not modify the positive correlation between liver GSH content and the period of abstinence (with fibrosis: r = 0.57; P < 0.01; without fibrosis: r = 0.58;P < 0.01). 5. The changes observed in liver GSH content might be of pathogenic importance in alcoholic liver disease through alterations in lipoperoxidative processes in the hepatocyte.

Relationship of inorganic potassium fractions to yield of cauliflower(Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis) and soil properties oflight textured soils of Rangareddy district

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Kalyani ◽  
V. Sailaja ◽  
P. Chandrasekhar Rao
Keyword(s):  
Soil Properties ◽  
Relative Efficiency ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
K Uptake ◽  
Culture Experiment ◽  
Available Nitrogen ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Pot Culture

Exploring the relationship among inorganic potassium fractions, yield and soil properties were important to know the best extractant for available K for cauliflower in the light textured soils of Rangareddy district. Surface soils in bulk were collected from thirty locations of Rangareddy district and pot culture experiment was carried out. Inorganic K fractions were analysed to evaluate the relative efficiency of extractants in determining the available K. Here, we have investigated the relationships among the soil properties, between soil properties and K uptake, between soil properties and yield, between K fractions and K uptake, between K fractions and yield. Organic carbon (r = 0.65**), available nitrogen (r = 0.60**) exhibited a significant positive correlation with NH4OAc (1N) extractable K. Available potassium extracted by NH4OAc showed a significant positive correlation with NaBPh4 (0.2 M) extractable K (r = 0.93**), 1M HNO3 (r = 0.55**) and also with citric acid extractable K (r = 0.67**). Among all the extractants 1N NH4OAc extractable K showed higher positive correlation with curd yield (r = 0.975**). It had a significant positive correlation with NaBPh4 (0.2 M) extractable K (r = 0.926**).

scholarly journals P084 C-Reactive Protein Correlates with Tumor Necrosis Factor-α in Ulcerative Colitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S184-S186
Author(s):  
P McDonagh ◽  
F O’Connell ◽  
J O’Connell ◽  
R Argue ◽  
R Corcoran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Activity ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
P Value ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Mayo Score ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Monitoring disease activity in Ulcerative colitis (UC) is essential. Inflammatory markers like C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and faecal calprotectin have been shown to correlate with clinical and endoscopic disease activity. To date the relationship between CRP and the inflammatory analytes within the colonic microenvironment have not been analysed. Methods Our primary aim was to evaluate the relationship between CRP and key inflammatory cytokine, TNF-α, in UC patients. We also sought to investigate whether CRP correlates with clinical parameters. Ethical approval was granted by our Research Ethics Committee. Patients over the age of 17 with a confirmed diagnosis of UC presenting for colonoscopy were offered the opportunity to participate. Basic patient demographics and Mayo score were recorded. At endoscopy colonic biopsies were taken and cultured in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Multiplex inflammatory and angiogenic enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISAs) were performed to evaluate the colonic microenvironment and assess real time secretion of TNF-α. Correlations were carried out on SPSS 24 and plotted using R Studio corrplot. Results 26 patients with UC participated in the study. The mean Mayo score was 4 (range 0–10). At endoscopy 15% had severe colitis (Mayo endoscopy sub-score 3), 31% had moderate disease, 54% had mild disease. 35% of patients were receiving biologic therapy. The mean CRP was 6.19mg/L (range 1–48.35mg/L), albumin 43.5g/L (range 31-49g/L). CRP had a negative correlation with albumin (r=-0.585, p-value 0.002). CRP had a statistically significant positive correlation with clinical, endoscopic and total Mayo scores (r= 0.469, 0.543, 0.526. p-values 0.016, 0.004, 0.006, respectively). Bleeding at colonoscopy also correlated very strongly with an elevated CRP (r=0.859, p-value=0.00). CRP had a moderate positive correlation with TNF-α (r=0.603, p-value=0.001) and VEGF receptor (r=0.492, p-value=0.011) levels. Conclusion CRP displayed a statistically significant positive correlation with the Mayo score. There was a significant correlation between the CRP and TNF-α expression within the colonic micro-environment. TNF-α is a key cytokine and therapeutic target in UC, its relationship with CRP has not been previously assessed. CRP is produced primarily by hepatocytes and is activated by TNF-α, interleukin 6 and interleukin 1β. It therefore stands to reason that there would be correlation between the two. The importance of TNF-α in UC is well known, this study supports and provides new evidence for the use of CRP as a non-invasive marker of disease activity.

scholarly journals ANTHROPOMETRIC ASSESSMENT OF DIGIT LENGTHS AND DIGIT RATIOS OFVITILIGO SUBJECTS IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 907-911
Author(s):  
Gwunireama I.U. ◽  
◽  
Ogoun T.R. ◽  
Adheke O.M. ◽  
Wariboko L.I. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Right Hand ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Relationship

Vitiligo is a skin pigmentation disorder that is caused by a loss of melanocytes, characterized by white spots around certain parts of the body. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between digit length, digit (2D:4D) ratio and vitiligo among vitiligo patients within a south-southern Nigeria. Informed consents were obtained from 98 vitiligo adult subjects (69 females and 29 males) in the age range of 18 – 50 years. The measurements that were obtained were the digit lengths of second and fourth fingers for both hands using the digital vernier caliper. The mean and standard deviation values were calculated for all measurements. A Pearson correlation was used to analyse the relationship between the various measurements for both hands in the study. Results showed that the mean ± standard deviation of the various parameters for the female category. Right 2D length was 6.67± 7.53cm, left 2D length was 6.68 ± 7.32cm, right 4D length and left 4D length were 6.86 ± 8.57cm and 6.89 ± 8.50cm respectively. While, the mean and standard deviation values for right and left 2D:4D ratios for the female category were 0.98 ± 0.15 and 0.98 ± 0.12 respectively. In the males, right 2D length was 6.66 ± 9.66cm, left 2D length was 6.64 ± 9.86cm, right 4D length and left 4D length were 6.99 ± 10.09cm and 7.03± 10.40cm respectively. While, the mean and standard deviation values for right and left 2D:4D ratios for the male category were 0.95 ± 0.03 and 0.95 ± 0.03 respectively. In the females for the right hand, there was a significant positive correlation between 2D length and 4D length (r = 0.761, p = 0.000) while there was a significant negative correlation between 4D length and digit ratio (r = -0.473, p = 0.000) at p < 0.01. For the left hand, there was a significant positive correlation between 2D length and 4D length (r = 0.783, p = 0.000). In the males for the right hand, there was a significant positive correlation between 2D length and 4D length (r = 0.976, p = 0.000). For the left hand, there was a significant positive correlation between 2D length and 4D length (r = 0.981, p = 0.000).It can be concluded that the knowledge of 2D:4D ratio among vitiligosubjects could be helpful in clinical anthropometry however, more research has to be done considering that the sample size of this study is relatively small.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Life Satisfaction in Elderly Individuals: A Field Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-56
Author(s):  
Erdem Türkseven ◽  
Can Öner ◽  
Hüseyin Çetin ◽  
Engin Ersin Şimşek
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Scale Score ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

Aim: The aim of the study is to examine the relationship between perceived social support and life satisfaction. Methods: The cross - sectional and descriptive study was carried out between the dates of 01.11.2018 - 30.01.2019 among the elderly living in Adalar District of Istanbul. In the data collection phase, the volunteer consent form, sociodemographic information form, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and Life Satisfaction Scale were applied to the sample group. Results: 383 people participated in this study. 47.8% were male and 52.2% were female. The mean Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support scores of the participants were 4.7±1.55 points (min-max: 1-7 points). The mean Life Satisfaction Scale score of the participants was calculated as 23.2±5.8 (min-max: 5-35 points). There was a weak significant positive correlation between Life Satisfaction Scale scores and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support total score. There was a weak significant positive correlation between the Life Satisfaction Scale score and each sub-heading scores of Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. While 8.4% of the participants had an insufficient life satisfaction, 20.6% had a life satisfaction slightly below the average. Conclusion: As the social support perceived by the participants increases, life satisfaction increases significantly. Keywords: elderly, social support, personal satisfaction

scholarly journals Factors affecting general or regional anesthesia preference in patients with elective surgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 570-574
Author(s):  
Esra Adıyeke ◽  
Levent Adıyeke
Keyword(s):  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Regional Anesthesia ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Elective Surgery ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Foot Surgery ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
To Receive

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the factors that affect the preference of the anesthesia method in patients who were indicated for general or regional anesthesia. Material and Methods: A descriptive questionnaire was used to evaluate the opinions of 123 patients who were planned to undergo elective surgery in the orthopedics and traumatology outpatient clinic between January 2018 and June 2019. Results: 73 women (%59) and 50 men (%41) participated in the study. The mean age was 58.62±11 years. General anesthesia was preferred in 58% of the patients. The most common reason for rejection was that the patients who preferred general anesthesia did not want to receive visual and auditory stimuli during the surgical procedure. There was a significant positive correlation between education level and regional anesthesia preference rate. There was a significant positive correlation between the regional anesthesia preference rate of patients receiving hand and foot surgery indications. Conclusion: The preference of the majority of patients was found to be general anesthesia method. Additionally, the type of surgery and education level of the patients was found to be effective in preference of the anesthesia method.

scholarly journals Quality of life of alcohol dependent patients attending a deaddiction centre in Kannur district

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
R. Ratheesh ◽  
Bindu Mohandas ◽  
P. P. Venugopalan ◽  
A. K. Sarada ◽  
Suprej K. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Psychological Domain ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Alcohol Dependent

Background: Quality of life (QOL) is individuals' perceptions of their position in life. QOL of alcohol dependent patients is an area that has received relatively less attention compared to other alcohol related problems.Methods: A deaddiction centre based cross sectional study was done on 370 individuals using a predesigned questionnaire during the period of 2012-2013. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 17. Spearman’s rank correlation test was used to find association between the study variables.Results: The mean age of the study subjects was 38.08±8.46 years. The mean duration of drinking was 12.62±7.47 years. The overall score of the QOL and the perceived health in alcohol dependent patients was 3.19±0.89 and 3.01±0.98 respectively. The mean of the transformed scores of physical, psychological, social and environmental domains are 69.12±12.82, 57.84±12.81, 58.52±17.05, 68.62±10.23 respectively. Statistical analysis of age with physical, environmental and social domains showed a significant negative correlation; literacy status with QOL, perceived health, physical, psychological, social and environmental domains showed a significant positive correlation; socio economic status with QOL and psychological domain showed a significant positive correlation; duration of drinking with QOL, perceived health, physical and psychological domain showed a significant negative correlation.Conclusions: Harm from alcohol use is a major public health problem. Reducing the level of social and health harms from alcohol requires preparation and planning.

scholarly journals An Investigation of the Relationship between Involvement Sites in Vitiligo Patients and Autoimmune Diseases and Hematological Parameters

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebru KARAGUN
Keyword(s):  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Endocrine Disorders ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Aim-Objectives: Vitiligo is an acquired idiopathic disease which progresses with melanocyte destruction and is clinically characterized by depigmented lesions of unknown etiology. Vitiligo may be coexistence with a autoimmune and endocrine disorders. This study examined the sT3, fT4, TSH, Anti-TPO, Anti-Tg, Vitamin B12 and fasting blood glucose (FBG) values, and thrombocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio(TLR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR), the mean platelet volume(MPV) the correlation of depigmented lesions with the extent of body involvement sites(IS). Materials and Method: The study enrolled 67 patients aged 0‒65 who were diagnosed with non-segmental generalized vitiligo and in whom an increase in lesions had been observed in the last six months. The IS of the lesions in the patients were evaluated as IS ˂10%(1st group), 10%‒20% (2nd group), 20% - 30%(3rd group), 30% - 40%(4th group), 40% ‒50 %(5th group), and ˃50%(6th group). The control group consisted of patients who had presented to the outpatient clinic having had no history of vitiligo detected in themselves nor in their families. Results: No significant correlation was found between IS and sT3, fT4, TSH, Anti-TPO, Anti-Tg, Vit. B12, PBG or MPV. A moderately positive correlation was found between IS and duration (p <0.05) and a mildly positive correlation between IS and NLR and TLR (p <0.05). Conclusion: This study show that every patient diagnosed with vitiligo, independent of the IS, should undergo examination for autoimmune disease. A mild positive correlation between VTA and NLO-TLO was found to be an indicator of increased inflammation in vitiligo patients as the extent of lesions increased.

Studies on the habits of zebu cattle. III. Water consumption of Zebu cattle

1955 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. H. L. Rollinson ◽  
K. W. Harker ◽  
J. I. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Air Temperature ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Zebu Cattle ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Dry Air ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean

In continuation of a series of studies on the habits of Zebu cattle, records for the quantities of water consumed every hour by ten cattle during twenty periods of 24 hr. observations have been analysed.A large variation in day-to-day consumption was evident, but water was taken on an average during 8 hr. of the day with only a small amount of water consumed during darkness. The mean consumption per animal per 24 hr. period was 9·04 kg. (1·9 gal.). The range was 5·1–12·7 kg. (1·1–2·8 gal.).The water consumption records were subdivided into those days on which water was drunk during a small number of hours and those days when water was drunk during many hours. Although the hourly consumption differed markedly the end result showed a similar intake.A significant negative relationship was found between water consumed and grazing counts, and for one group a significant positive correlation was found between water consumption and dry air temperature.

Conversational Skills of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate: A Replication and Extension

2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa S. Frederickson ◽  
Kathy L. Chapman ◽  
Mary Hardin-Jones
Keyword(s):  
Speech Production ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Cleft Lip And Palate ◽  
Individual Child ◽  
Language Performance ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Conversational Skills ◽  
Conversational Interactions ◽  
The Relationship

Objective To replicate and to extend a previous study examining the conversational skills of children with cleft lip and palate. Participants Thirty-four children (33 to 44 months) participated: 17 children with cleft lip and palate and 17 noncleft children. Methods The children were observed during an interaction with caregivers in their homes. Samples of caregiver-child interactions were coded as assertive or responsive, for type of conversational act, and for discourse level categories. Profiles of conversational activity were determined for each child based on the coding. Correlations were performed to examine the relationship between assertiveness and speech variables (articulation and resonance) for the children with cleft lip and palate. Results Group comparisons revealed that the children with cleft lip and palate produced fewer assertive utterances, were less likely to respond adequately to comments by caregivers, and produced more topic maintaining and fewer topic extending utterances than did their noncleft peers during conversational interactions. Examination of individual child data indicated that 35% of the children with cleft lip and palate exhibited conversational profiles characterized by either low assertiveness or low responsiveness. Finally, a significant positive correlation was noted between conversational assertiveness and speech production skills. Conclusion These findings suggested that the children with cleft lip and palate were less conversationally assertive than their noncleft peers. Further, there appeared to be a relationship between speech production skills and conversational skills, suggesting that poor speech may be impacting language performance for these children.

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