scholarly journals Association between Abscess Fluid and Procalcitonin in Blood Serum

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-115
Author(s):  
Nadezhda Anatol'evna Zubareva ◽  
Dmitriy Yur'evich Sosnin ◽  
Andrey Viktorovich Renzhin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Serum ◽  
Organ Failure ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Test System ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Surgical Department ◽  
Experimental Group

Introduction. Currently there are no relevant findings from a comparative study of the chemical composition of the abscess fluid and blood serum.The aim of the research was to study the composition of procalcitonin (PCT) contained in the blood serum and abscess fluids of the soft tissues and the abdominal cavity in local inflammation and sepsis.Materials and methods. The PCT concentration was determined in blood serum and the content of abscesses of the soft tissues and abdominal cavity in 45 patients of the surgical department. The experimental group included 31 patients with inflammatory processes that did not result in the organ failure. The comparison group included 14 patients with abscesses which manifested clinical and laboratory signs of the systemic inflammation and organ failure. The control group included 25 healthy individuals. The PCT level was determined by ELISA using the Procalcitonin - ELISA - BEST test system (Vector - Best, Russia).Results. Differences in the PCT content in the serum between groups were characterized by a high degree of statistical significance (H = 58.79206, p = 0.0000). The highest PCT level in the serum was observed in patients of the comparison group, where the average values ​​were 11.94 4.98 ng / ml, the lowest PCT level in the serum was observed in patients of the control group. The PCT concentration in the content of abscesses was lower compared to blood serum and was characterized by statistically significant differences in patients of both - experimental group and comparison groups (p = 0.00001)Conclusion. Abscesses of the soft tissues and the abdominal cavity without signs of generalized infection are not accompanied by an increase in the PCT concentration in the blood serum for more than 2 ng/ml. The PCT concentration in the content of abscesses was lower than its content in the blood serum in both - the local inflammatory process and in the development of sepsis.

INFLUENCE OF STOCK HOUSE LIGHT ON DAIRY PRODUCTIVITY OF COWS

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Serum ◽  
Physiological State ◽  
Light Level ◽  
Inorganic Phosphorus ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hemoglobin Content ◽  
Milk Productivity ◽  
Reproductive Ability ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Experimental Group

The article is devoted to the solution of an urgent problem- influence of different lighting modes on the dairy productivity of cows. 2 groups of cows with 20 heads each were formed. In control group, light in the cowshed was 50-75 Lux for a light period of 7.5 h in January to 16.5 h in June, and in experimental group - 150-200 Lux and 16 h, respectively. It was found that the intensity and duration of illumination affects physiological state, reproductive ability and milk productivity of cows. In the experimental group of cows, compared with the control group, hemoglobin content in blood increased by 4.6% (P < 0.01), red blood cells - by 20.6% (P < 0.05), total protein - by 11.2% (P < 0.001), glucose - by 39.1% (P < 0.05). There was a tendency to increase the total calcium and inorganic phosphorus in blood serum of cows of the experimental group. The level of alkaline phosphatase in blood serum of cows in the control group was 71.5% (P < 0.01) higher than that of cows in the experimental group. Milk yield per 1 cow in the experimental cowshed was 433 kg more than in the control. The cost of 1 kg of milk in the experimental group was 0.94 rubles lower, and the profitability of milk production and sales is 9.42% higher than in the control group. To increase the milk productivity of cows, it is recommended to increase light level in barns for tethered keeping to 150-200 Lux, with the duration of lighting in the winter and transition periods of year up to 16 hours per day.

RISK FACTORS FOR REDUCING VITAMIN D SUPPLY IN ADOLESCENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION AND OBESITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-191
Author(s):  
S.S.K. Zeid ◽  
◽  
L.V. Yakovleva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Vitamin D Insufficiency ◽  
Test System ◽  
White Coat Hypertension ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Normal Body Weight

The aim of the study is to determine the contribution of external and internal factors, such as the season, body mass index (BMI), age, sex, degree of AH, the formation of insufficiency and/or deficiency of 25 (OH)D in adolescents with arterial hypertension (AH). Materials and methods: the core group consisted of 87 adolescents with primary AH, which then were divided into two subgroups depending on BMI (Subgroup 1 – overweight and obese, Subgroup 2 – with normal body weight). The control group consisted of 23 adolescents with the phenomenon of «white coat hypertension» (WHT). The level of 25(OH)D in the blood serum was determined by immunoextraction with further with further quantitative determination by enzyme immunoassay using StarFax 2100 analyzer (USA). A DIA source Immuno assays S.A. test system. (Belgium) was used. All calculations were carried out according to the instruction in which the norm was 25(OH)D>/=30–100 ng/ml; insufficiency – 10–29 ng/ml; deficiency – > 10 ng/ml. Results: the level of 25(OH)D in peripheral blood fluctuated in a wide range – from 5,1 to 50,2 ng/ml, the median level of 25(OH)D was 17,8 ng/ml [12,2; 23,5]. According to the results of the study, only 4 (3,6%) children had a normal vitamin D level, 95 (86,4%) had vitamin D insufficiency and 11 (10%) had a deficiency. The median values of 25(OH)D in children of the comparison group were statistically significantly higher than in children with AH of the 1st and 2nd subgroups – 23,3 ng/ml [20,8; 26,0], 14,9 ng/ml [10,8; 19,5] and 17,1 ng/ml [11,8; 23,7], respectively, p=0,001. Conclusion: according to the results of the multivariate analysis, 25(OH)D in the observed adolescents depends on many factors, such as age (6,7%), gender differences (5,7%), etc. The seasons have the greatest influence on its level (62,3%) and BMI (21,4%), the least – AH (3,9%).

Examining of the Effects of Target-Oriented Circular Training on Biomotor Features by using Tennis Ball Throwing Machine at 12-14 Age Tennis Performance Sportsmen for 10 weeks

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 3174-3180
Author(s):  
Turgut Çamlibel ◽  
Mehmet Özal
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Repeated Measurements ◽  
T Test ◽  
Training Data ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tennis Ball ◽  
Package Program ◽  
Visual Reaction ◽  
Experimental Group

Aim: In this work, it is aimed that examining the effects of target-oriented circular training on biomotoric features by using a tennis ball throwing machine at 12-14 age tennis performance sportsmen for ten weeks. Method: This research was implemented on sixteen active licensed athletes who played tennis for at least four years in Ankara. The athletes were randomly divided into two separate groups as the experimental group (n=8) and the control group (n=8). After measuring the height, weight, and fat rate of the athletes, biometric tests were started. Flamingo balance, sit-reach, reaction time, five meters and twenty meters sprints, T-test, and standing long jump tests were performed, respectively. Athletes were get heated for ten minutes before the tests and they were given a trying chance. The best scores were recorded by repeating each test twice. In the statistical analysis of the collected data, IBM SPSS 19 package program was used. In repeated measurements, the results were compared by two-way ANOVA with intergroup, intragroup and post-training data. Results: As a result, between the experimental group and control group data; on averages of T-Test (p<0.139), visual reaction (p<0.001), Flexibility (p<0.024), Vertical Jump (p<0.022), Flamingo Balance right foot (p<0.046) and left foot (p<0.045) statistical significance was confirmed. Keywords: Biomotoric features, ITN test, Tennis, Tennis ball machine

Reproductive traits and blood biochemical parameters of sows when using a vitamin feed additive “LipoCar”

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
I. A. Pushkaryev ◽  
N. M. Kostomakhin ◽  
S. V. Burtseva ◽  
N. A. Novikov
Keyword(s):  
Blood Serum ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Reproductive Traits ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Large White ◽  
Basic Diet ◽  
Blood Biochemical ◽  
Experimental Group

The reproductive traits of sows are of paramount importance in the production of high-quality pork. The world experience of pig farming shows the need to solve first of all the feed problem. Diets unbalanced in the content of vitamins restrain the manifestation of genetically inherent high prolificacy of sows. The purpose of the research was to study the influence of feeding the vitamin feed additive “LipoCar” on the reproductive traits of sows and the biochemical parameters of blood serum. The results of research on the introduction of vitamin feed additive “LipoCar” into the diet of pregnant sows have been presented in the article. The experiment has been carried out in the production conditions in JSC “Linevsky pedigree farm” on sows of Large White breed. Pregnant sows have received a basic diet, balanced for all the normalized elements of nutrition. Sows of the experimental group in the composition of the basic diet fed the feed additive “LipoCar”. The dosage of the drug “Lipocar” was 2,1 g/head/day. “Lipocar” has been fed for 20 days. The total duration of the experiment was 3 months. When introducing the vitamin feed additive “LipoCar” into the main diet of sows in the second half of pregnancy the increase in the number of piglets in the litter by 1,6-6,8 % and the weight of the litter – by 5,6-56,2 % (P ≤ 0,001) have been revealed in comparison with the control group of animals. There was a higher content of carotene in the blood serum of sows of the experimental group by 50,0 % (P ≤ 0,01), vitamin A - by 48,7 % (P ≤ 0,05), and total protein – by 4,9 % (P ≤ 0,05).

scholarly journals UTILIZATION POSSIBILITIES OF PREBIOTICS AND PROBIOTICS IN PREVENTION AND HEALTH CARE OF CALVES

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-127
Author(s):  
Luboš Zábranský ◽  
Miloslav Šoch ◽  
Pavel Novák ◽  
Jan Brouček ◽  
Anna Šimková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Seaweed Extracts ◽  
Weight Gains ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract the aim of our study was to evaluate influence of probiotic agents (Lactovita) and seaweed extracts (Biopolym) with antidiarrheal effects on the prevention of diarrhoea in calves. In the experiment 22 experimental and 22 control calves were observed. The results of the observed incidence of diarrhoea in the control and experimental groups showed a positive effect of probiotic Lactovita and seaweed extracts Biopolymer. 32% of calves in the experimental group and 45% of calves in the control group became sick. Unfortunately, we could not demonstrate the statistical significance of these differences. The weight gains found in the 4th week after birth were by 37.6% higher in the group with Lactovita and Biopolym than in the control group.

scholarly journals The use of Portland cement in the repair of mandibular fractures in rats

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 426-432
Author(s):  
Reginaldo Inojosa Carneiro Campello ◽  
Belmiro Cavalcanti do Egito Vasconcelos ◽  
Gerhilde Callou Sampaio ◽  
Antonio Rolim ◽  
Gabriela Granja Porto
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Bone Healing ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Lethal Dose ◽  
Mandibular Fracture ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mandibular Fractures ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Experimental Group

PURPOSE: To evaluate the bone healing of mandibular fractures following the use of Portland cement. METHODS: Thirty-two male Wistar rats were divided into control and experimental groups. In the control group the rats were submitted to a mandibular fracture, which was reduced, and the soft tissues were sutured. In the experimental group the rats had the mandibular fracture reduced and maintained with the Portland cement. The animals were euthanized 7 and 21 days after surgery by injecting a lethal dose of anesthetic. The following variables were studied: weight of the animals, radiographic images, histopathological features and time of surgery. RESULTS: A weight loss was observed in the specimens of both groups at the different times of evaluation, a greater difference in weight before and after surgery being found in the experimental group, which was statistically significant (p <0.05, p = 0.041). From the histological point of view, with a margin of error (5.0%) the only two significant differences (p <0.05) recorded in the variables were "Material deployed" and "Bone resorption" during the evaluations at 7 and 21 days, respectively. CONCLUSION: The Portland cement served to promote bone healing.

scholarly journals Clowns Benefit Children Hospitalized for Respiratory Pathologies

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Bertini ◽  
Elena Isola ◽  
Giuseppe Paolone ◽  
Giuseppe Curcio
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Systolic Pressure ◽  
Therapeutic Modality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
Therapeutic Settings ◽  
Experimental Group

The study aims at evaluating health-generating function of humor therapy in a hospital ward hosting children suffering from respiratory pathologies. The main scope of this study is to investigate possible positive effects of the presence of a clown on both the clinical evolution of the on-going disease, and on some physiological and pain parameters. Forty-three children with respiratory pathologies participated in the study: 21 of them belonged to the experimental group (EG) and 22 children to the control group (CG). During their hospitalization, the children of the EG interacted with two clowns who were experienced in the field of pediatric intervention. All participants were evaluated with respect to clinical progress and to a series of physiological and pain measures both before and after the clown interaction. When compared with the CG, EG children showed an earlier disappearance of the pathological symptoms. Moreover, the interaction of the clown with the children led to a statistically significant lowering of diastolic blood pressure, respiratory frequency and temperature in the EG as compared with the control group. The other two parameters of systolic pressure and heart frequency yielded results in the same direction, without reaching statistical significance. A similar health-inducing effect of clown presence was observed on pain parameters, both by self evaluation and assessment by nurses. Taken together, our data indicate that the presence of clowns in the ward has a possible health-inducing effect. Thus, humor can be seen as an easy-to-use, inexpensive and natural therapeutic modality to be used within different therapeutic settings.

scholarly journals Effects of Presentation- Assimilation- Discussion (PAD) Class Teaching Model on Learning Attitudes of Nursing Students --- Taking the “Nursing Psychology” Course as an Example

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Zhiping Liu ◽  
Menglin Yue
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Junior Colleges ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
Teaching Mode ◽  
Learning Attitudes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Psychology Course ◽  
Experimental Group

 Purpose: to explore and discuss the effects of PAD Class Teaching Model on nursing students who are expected to enter undergraduate schools from junior colleges. Method: Randomly select 112 students from two classes (2016) who are expected to enter undergraduate schools from junior colleges in a medical school in Pingdingshan, and divide them into a control group and an experimental group using a method of cluster randomization. In the teaching process of “Nursing Psychology”, the control group and the experimental group respectively adopted the traditional teaching mode and the PAD class teaching mode. After the implementation of one semester, compare the nursing students’ learning attitudes change before and after the implementation. Results: The scores of the nursing students in the experimental group at the three latitudes of learning interests, learning habits, and professional cognition were significantly higher than those of the control group, and the differences have statistical significance (P<0.05). Conclusions: PAD class teaching mode helps improve nursing students’ learning attitudes.

scholarly journals The cell protection of weated pigs for probiotics

2020 ◽  
pp. 111-119
Author(s):  
L. Bondarenko
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Blood Serum ◽  
Phagocytic Activity ◽  
Lysozyme Activity ◽  
The State ◽  
Natural Resistance ◽  
Phagocytic Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stressful Situation ◽  
Experimental Group

The immune system is central to ensuring the consistency of the body's homeostasis. The state of the body's natural resistance is determined by a set of non-specific protective mechanisms. Lymphocytes and phagocytes are actively involved in maintaining immunity. Lymphocytes recognize the antigens of pathogenic microorganisms, and phagocytes absorb and destroy the pathogens themselves. During the weaning of piglets from sows there is a decrease in the protective forces of their body. During this period, the natural resistance of the piglets is reduced due to the stressful situation caused by changing conditions of confinement, the transition to full feed and lack of sows. The immune system of weaning pigs is relatively weak, so when exposed to environmental and technological stressors, they become susceptible to various diseases. The use of probiotic drugs stimulates the activity of the immune system, prevents stress and immunodeficiency. One of these probiotics is the probiotic of domestic production Protecto-active. It w observed the the influence of the probiotic Protecto-active on the indices of nonspecific resistance of the young pigs organism to the growth. An increase in bactericidal activity of blood serum by 12.10% (P <0.05) and lysozyme activity of blood in the piglets of the experimental group was increased by 3.71% compared to control, which indicates the activation of the body's defenses and the increase in adaptive capacity. An important step in the study of the influence of the probiotic Protekto-active on the state of the immune system is to determine the phagocytic activity of neutrophils, phagocytic index and phagocytic number. In the experimental group of piglets that were fed the probiotic Protecto-active, we found an increase in leukocyte phagocytic activity by 9.0% (P <0.001), a phagocytic index by 51.7% (P<0.001) and a phagocytic number by 24.8% ( P <0.01) compared with the control group. Thus, using a probiotic Protecto-active, all indicators of phagocytosis increase: the number of phagocytes increases, their ability to capture microorganisms and increases their digestive capacity, it increases the bacterial and lysozyme activity of blood serum, which is positively reflected in the immunobiosity. Key words: probiotic, phagocytosis, phagocytic index, phagocytic number, phagocytic activity of leukocytes, cellular immunity, piglets

scholarly journals The Effect of Pediatric Inpatient Fall Prevention Education on Caregivers' Fall-related Knowledge and Preventive Behaviors

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 398-408
Author(s):  
So Yeon Park ◽  
Hyeon Ok Ju
Keyword(s):  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Picture Books ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Prevention Education ◽  
Pediatric Inpatient ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Fall Prevention Education

Purpose: This study aims to identify the effect of pediatric fall prevention education with leaflets and picture books on the fall-related knowledge and preventive behaviors in caregivers of inpatient children. Methods: This study is a non-equivalent control group non-synchronized design. It divided 62 caregivers of inpatient children aged 5 and under into an experimental group and a control group in P general hospital located in B City. Results: Fall related knowledge score in the experimental group was increased by 2 points after the intervention and the score in the comparison group was increased by 0.1 points. The difference after the intervention in fall related knowledge scores between the two groups was statistically significant (t=7.67, p<.001). The fall related prevention behavior score of the experimental group increased by 9.3 points after the intervention, and the score of the comparison group increased by 2.5 points. The difference in the scores of fall related prevention behaviors between the two groups was statistically significant (t=5.71, p<.001). Conclusion: Pediatric inpatient fall prevention education using leaflets and picture books can improve caregivers' fall-related knowledge and preventive behaviors. In turn, this can reduce children's falls in pediatric wards in general hospitals.

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