scholarly journals Evaluating the Humoral Immunity and Interleukin 18 Receptor 1 in some Patients with Molluscum Contagiosum Infection

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-73
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal
Keyword(s):  
Molluscum Contagiosum ◽  
The Body ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Interleukin 18 ◽  
Molluscum Contagiosum Virus ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Diffusion Assay ◽  
Igg Level

The molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) is a dermatotropic poxvirus. The causative agent of molluscum contagiosum (MC) is nonlethal, common and worldwide. Additionally, little inflammation is associated with MC papules. The present study aims to evaluate the immune status of MC patients by measuring the level of immunoglobulins IgG and IgM by using the radial immune diffusion assay (RIA) and the level of interleukin 18 receptor 1 (IL-18R1) by the Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The study is conducted during November 2013 to April, 2014 in outpatient clinic of Baquba Teaching Hospital. There are 75 patients, diagnosed with clinical lesions of MCV on different areas of the body, whose age is ranged between 2-50 years including 40(53.3%) males and 35(46.7%) females. The study includes 15 healthy persons age between 2-50 years. The level of IL 18R1 were significantly elevated in patients (677.15±874.22) compared with control (178.46±31.79 ng/ml). There is also a significant elevation in the mean level of serum IgM, where it is 1946.6±825.6 mg/dl while in control group is 140.1±68.7mg/dl. By contrast in patients with lower levels of IgG than the control, the mean serum IgG level in patient is 221.9±96.7 mg/dl while in the control is 1229.9±299.7 mg/dl. Finally, there is no significant difference between MC patients from rural area and urban area.

Determination some Immunological Aspects in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Qadisiyah Province

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syoof Khowman Alramahy ◽  
Akram Hadi Hamza
Keyword(s):  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Positive Culture ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Lowenstein Jensen ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Igg Level

This study was carried out to study of some immunological aspects among the pulmonary Tuberculosis patients infected with causative agent, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A Total of 200 sputum samples were collected from patients attending the consultant Clinic for Chest and Respiratory disease center, Diwaniya. Control group (No=15) also included. According to acid fast stain of sputum, the patients were classified as positive (No=91,45.5%) and negative (No=109,54.5, Lowenstein Jensen medium used for the cultivation of samples, on which 70% of sputum samples where positive culture for this microorganism. The grown microorganism were identified as M. tuberculosis, based on positive A.F.B, Niacin producers ,negative for catlase at 68c. The mean IgG level was l184.053±76.684 mg/100 ml in tuberculosis group compared with 1016.533 ± 44.882 mg/100ml in control group, rendering the statistical difference significant. For IgA and IgM levels, they were at mean of 315.880±38.552 mg/100 ml and 119.527±8.464 mg/100 ml in control group compared with 396.358±38.776 mg/100 ml and 134.207±11.696 mg/100 ml in patients group respectively with significant difference

scholarly journals Effect of Oxytocin on the Body Weight of Male Rabbits

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-272
Author(s):  
Areej A. Mohammed ◽  
Aisha F. Bonaama ◽  
Souad A. M. Moftah ◽  
Ameerah T. Ramadhan ◽  
Abdulsalam M. A. Bolhaj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Group ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Time Spent Feeding ◽  
Mean Time ◽  
Different Doses ◽  
Food Consumed

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of two different doses of oxytocin on weight. Adult male rabbits (15) were weighed and provided with food twice daily for 3 weeks to determine the amount of food consumed daily and the time spent feeding by each rabbit.  After 3 weeks the rabbits were weighed and divided randomly into 3groups: the control group, the low dose group, and the high dose group. The animals were injected daily for 3 weeks. During that time the amount of food consumed and the time spent feeding in both periods were determined. After the end of the treatment period the rabbits were weighed, and sacrificed. The results of this study showed that before treatment the rabbits consumed more food in the evening period than they did in the afternoon period. The mean time spent feeding in the evening period was slightly higher than that spent in the afternoon period; however, this difference was not statistically significant. After treatment, there was still significant difference between the means of the consumed food in the afternoon and the evening period for the control group. The mean amounts of food consumed in both periods by the treated groups were slightly reduced, but this reduction was not statistically significant. Furthermore, the mean time spent feeding in the evening period was slightly higher than that of the afternoon period for the 3 groups; however, these differences were not significant. The mean weight of the control group was slightly increased after treatment with the hormone; and the mean weights of the treated groups were slightly reduced after treatment. However, changes in body weighs were not statistically significant.

scholarly journals Anti-S. typhi Vi IgG levels in children with and without typhoid vaccinations

2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
pp. 284
Author(s):  
Sriandayani Sriandayani ◽  
Tonny H. Rampengan ◽  
Hesti Lestari ◽  
Novie Rampengan
Keyword(s):  
Typhoid Fever ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Igg Antibody ◽  
Protective Antibody ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Antibody Titers ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Antibody Levels

Background Typhoid fever is endemic to Indonesia, with an annual incidence of 13/10,000 people. Vaccination has been shown to be an effective method to prevent typhoid fever. Of several vaccine types, the polysaccharide Vi vaccine is the most commonly used typhoid vaccine in developing countries. Results of previous studies remain inconclusive on the necessity of revaccination every 3 years.Objective To compare the mean serum anrioody titers of anti-S. typhi Vi IgG and the proportion of children with protective antibody levels between children with and without typhoid Vi vaccination.Methods We conducted a cross-secrional study at Tuminring District, 11anado from June to September 2012. Data was analyzed using independent T-test and Fisher's test. Serum anti-S. typhi Vi IgG levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method.Results Seventy-six subjects were divided into two groups: 38 children who had received the typhoid Vi vaccination more than 3 years prior to this study and 38 children who never had typhoid vaccinations as a control group. No statistically significant difference in age and gender was found between the two groups. The mean serum anti-Vi IgG level was 0.55 ug/mL (SD 0.58; 95%CI 0.36 to 0.74) in the vaccinated group, significantly higher than that of the control group [0.31 ug/mL (SD 0.12); 950/£1 0.17 to 0.44; P􀂥0.0381. The proportion of children with protective antiNi antioody level was higher in the vaccinated group (23.7%) than in the control group  (10.5%), howevet; this difference was not statistically significant (P=0.128).Conclusion The mean serum anti-S. typhi Vi IgG antibody level in children who had been vaccinated more than 3 years prior to the study is higher than in children who had never received typhoid vaccinations. Nevertheless, the mean antibody titers are generally non-protective in ooth groups. Also, the proportion of children with protective antibody levels is not significantly different between the two groups.

scholarly journals Assessment of Effect of Exercise on Body Composition in Obese and Overweight

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Reshma Shireesha ◽  
Obulesu Obulesu
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Health Benefit ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group Ii

Background: Aim: To assess the effect of exercise on body composition in obese and overweight. Methods: A total of seventy- two overweight subjects of either gender were enrolled for the study. Two groups were prepared. One group was experimental group (n=36) and the second group was control group (n=36). Parameter such as age, height and weight was recorded. On the basis of variables body mass Index and body fat percentage of every subject was determined. The experiment group were put on aerobic exercises spread over duration of four weeks. Results: The mean height in group I was 163.7 cm and 165.4 cm in group II. Weight was 65.2 kg and 63.5 kgs in group II, BMI (Kg/m2) was 29.4 and 29.1, body fat was 29.3% and 29.6% in group I and II respectively. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). The mean pre- test BMI was 29.6 and 38.5 and post- test value was 26.4 and 38.9 in group I and II respectively. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). Conclusions: Regular physical activity appears to confer a health benefit to the people. There was a positive relationship between aerobic exercises and overweight women in order to reduce the value of fat in the body.

scholarly journals Appraisal of A1c% level in healthy Sudanese pregnant women in reference to body mass index

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 1835
Author(s):  
Abdelgadir Ali Elmugadam ◽  
Marwan Ismail ◽  
Abdelgadir Eltom
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mean Concentration

Background: Pregnancy is a major endocrine event in the female lifespan, involving wide-ranged and often dramatic changes in the metabolism of various hormones. Cross sectional, case control, analytical quantitative study was conducted in Sudan, Khartoum state in Yastabsheron obstetric hospital during the period from March to August 2011. Analytical and statistical methods were applied to measure the concentration of A1c% in healthy pregnant women as well as in healthy non-pregnant women to assess the difference in the results.Methods: Blood samples were taken from a total of 90 healthy pregnant women (case group) and 30 healthy non-pregnant women (control group), then samples were analyzed for A1c% by using affinity chromatography technique, and results were recorded in addition to their age, body mass index and the number of pregnancies.Results: showed that, the mean concentration of the A1c% in cases group was (4.407±1.054%) in first trimester, (4.797±0.631) % in second trimester and (4.833±0.626) % in third trimester, and (5.670±0.471%) in control group with a P value of 0.00, indicating the highly significant difference between the two groups. Others finding showed that the mean concentration of A1c% of the first trimester is lower than that of the second and third trimesters, also there was no significant difference between the mean concentration of the second and third trimester. A significant weak positive correlation between A1c% concentration with body mass index and the age of pregnant women.Conclusions: Healthy normal pregnant women have lower A1c% concentrations than non-pregnant women which can be impute to the reduce in plasma glucose values and to the shortened erythrocyte life span that can occur during pregnancy. The body mass index and age affect the concentration of A1c% c, but it is not affected by gravida.

scholarly journals Comparison of Biochemical and Oxidative Stress Parameters in Hypo and Hyperthyroid Rat Models

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohre Najafi ◽  
Asghar Zarban ◽  
Elham Chamani ◽  
Mahdi Honarbakhsh ◽  
Gholamreza Sharifzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Oxidation State ◽  
Thiol Group ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oxidative Stress Parameters ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Oxidative Stress ◽  
Stress Parameters

Background: Thyroid functional disorders are relatively common in the general population. Different factors play a role in the development of thyroid disorders. These factors can be associated with the deterioration of the oxidation state of the body and the induction of oxidative stress. Thyroid hormones play an important role in the oxidation state. Objectives: Regarding the role of oxidative stress in different pathologies and the development of various complications, including thyroid disorders, we aimed to compare the biochemical and oxidative stress parameters in hypo and hyperthyroid rat models. Methods: Twenty-one male Wistar rats were assigned into three groups of control, hypothyroid, and hyperthyroid. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism were inducted with PTU (propylthiouracil) and LTX (levothyroxine), respectively. After five weeks of induction, serum biochemical factors and oxidative stress parameters, such as TAC (total antioxidant capacity), MDA (Malondialdehyde), and the thiol group, were measured in these groups. Results: The means of TAC, MDA and UA (uric acid) in the hyperthyroid group were significantly higher than those in the hypothyroid group (P < 0.01, P < 0.01, P < 0.05) but the mean of thiol in the hypothyroid group was significantly higher than that of the hyperthyroid group (P < 0.01). Also, the mean of TAC level in the hypothyroid group was significantly lower than the control group (P < 0.05) and the mean of thiol group in the hypothyroid group was significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.05), but there was no other significant difference between the groups compared to the control group. Among the biochemical parameters, the mean LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) in the hyperthyroid group also showed a significant difference in comparison to the hypothyroid group (P < 0.05), but there was no significant difference between the groups in the mean of the other biochemical parameters. Conclusions: According to the results of this study, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are associated with a disturbance in the oxidation state of the body, and the use of antioxidants can help improve these diseases, especially in hyperthyroidism, due to enhanced metabolism and production of more free radicals.

scholarly journals TL 18141 - Isolated gastrocnemius tightness

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (Supl 1) ◽  
pp. 90S
Author(s):  
Kelly Cristina Stéfani ◽  
Leonardo Vinicius De Matos Moraes ◽  
Vinícius Quadros Borges ◽  
Gabriel Ferraz Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Plantar Fasciitis ◽  
Plantar Flexion ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Calcaneal Tendon ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference

Introduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate the difference in muscle strength between flexion and ankle extension to test the hypothesis that this predisposes to a dynamic equine and, thus, to evaluate this correlation with pain in the forefoot (metatarsalgias) and hindfoot (plantar fasciitis, tendinopathy of the tendon insertional and non-insertional calcaneus). Methods: In this prospective cohort study, 50 patients were consecutively diagnosed with forefoot pain (metatarsalgias) or pain in the hindfoot (plantar fasciitis, tendonopathy of the insertional and non-insertional calcaneal tendon), and 50 patients had no foot diseases. The body mass index (BMI) was evaluated, and IGT was evaluated through the Silfverskiöld test. The parameter of gastrocnemius contracture was considered in cases of limitation of ankle extension <10. The intervention was to measure flexion strength and ankle extension with a manual dynamometer, evaluating isometric contraction based on the method suggested by Kahn et al. Results: One hundred patients participated in the study, with 50 patients in the study group and 50 in the control group. The mean age was 63.42 years, and the mean BMI was 28.53 in the study group and 62.26 and 28.84 in the control group, with no difference in distribution between age groups (p = 0.634) and for BMI (p = 0.709). The difference was significant between the groups in relation to the Silfverskiöld test (p = 0.019), the ankle force variation in dynamometry (p <0.001) and normalized variation (p <0.001). In addition, a significant difference between groups was observed in the dynamometry of plantar flexion (p <0.001). Conclusion: The hypothesis of causes for sural triceps shortening considered as idiopathic are as follows. The difference in strength between the dorsiflexion musculature and the one that performs the plantar flexion, the delay in neuromuscular activation of the dorsiflexors, or even a combination of these two factors. We demonstrated the possibility of the evaluation of the force through a manual dynamometer that can be used in routine outpatient visits, which proved to be effective and reproducible.

scholarly journals A Study of the Association of Serum Zinc and Selenium Levels with the Severity of Asthma in Iranian Children

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Ebraimi ◽  
Majid Siahpoor ◽  
Mohammed Hassan Hamrah ◽  
Bagher Pahlavanzade
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Iranian Children

Abstract Background: Asthma is the most common respiratory disease among children with a growing prevalence worldwide. In addition to their multiple roles in human body, zinc and selenium have anti-inflammatory properties which is due to their presence in the structure of antioxidant enzymes namely superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px). Lack of these elements in the body can cause airway inflammation in asthma patients.Methods: In the present case-control study, 50 asthmatic and 50 non-asthmatic children aged 5-15 years were selected at Taleghani Hospital of Gorgan using convenience sampling. The levels of zinc and selenium were determined in blood samples by an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. T-test, Man-Whitney, ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis test, and multiple regression were used in this study. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS statistical software version 16 at a significance level of 0.05.Results: The case and control groups were similar in terms of demographic variables. The mean±sd level of zinc was 46.78±8.93 in the case group, and 50±7.8 in the control group (p= 0.07). The mean±sd level of selenium was 62.78±11.46 in the case group, and 67.86±7.87 in the control group (p= 0.038). The comparison of individuals in the control group and those with different degrees of asthma revealed a significant difference in the mean levels of zinc (p= 0.003) and selenium (p= 0.009). According to the multiple regression analysis, individuals with severe asthma had lower levels of zinc and selenium than the control group.Conclusions: The present study indicated that the levels of zinc and selenium were lower in individuals with asthma than in healthy individuals; and the mean levels of zinc and selenium sharply decreased with increase in the severity of asthma.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF GIVING DATE FRUIT AT THE END OF PREGNANCY TOWARDS CERVICAL RIPENING

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-78
Author(s):  
Rezah Andriani
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cervical Ripening ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Bishop Score ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

One of the nonpharmacological therapies to trigger the performance of the oxytocin hormone for cervical ripening and acceleration of first stage labor is consuming fresh dates. Dates contain the oxytocin which can help stimulate contractions in the uterine muscles. Dates (Phoenix Dactylifera) contain carbohydrate can be directly absorbed by the body. Dates can be useful for labor, by consuming dates 60-70 grams per day at 4 weeks before giving birth to pregnant women it will be useful for cervical ripening and acceleration of first stage labor. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving dates at the end of pregnancy on cervical ripening in pregnant women at PMB Ellna and Zuniawati in 2020. This study used a quantitative approach, the method was a quasi-experimental type of posttest control group design. The result the mean bishop score in the treatment group (11.1) was higher than control group (8.6). The mean duration of the first stage labor in the treatment group(231.1 minutes) was faster than control group (297.8 minutes). Statistically there was a significant difference in the bishop score and the duration of the first stage labor between the treatment group and the control group p <0.05.

Effectiveness Of Toilet Training Education On Mother's Behavior And Toddler Age Toilet Training Ability (18-36 Months)

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Hafiko Andresni ◽  
Zahtamal Zahtamal ◽  
Winda Septiani ◽  
Mitra Mitra ◽  
Lita Lita
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
The Body ◽  
Toilet Training ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference

ABSTRACT Toilet training is an effort to train children to be able to control and urinate (BAK) and defecate (BAB). Toilet training is one of the main tasks of children at toddler age. Toilet training is one of the main tasks of children in toddler age which is very important to be done to create independence in children in controlling BAK and BAB and children know the parts of the body and their functions. Data in 2012 shows that ± 60% of parents do not teach toilet training to children from an early age. The aim of the study was to find out the effectiveness of toilet training education on maternal behavior and toilet skills in toddler age training (18-36 months). The study was conducted in July-August 2018. This type of quantitative research used the design of the Quasy pretest and posttest experiment with non-equivalent control group design. Samples were 36 mothers and 36 children with purposive sampling technique. Data analysis used Paired t test, Wilcoxon test, Man-Whitney test an Independent t test. The results showed that toilet training education through lecture methods, modules and maze games was more effective than toilet training education through lecture and leaflet methods on children's knowledge and abilities. Conversely, for the role of mothers in supervision there is no significant difference in effectiveness. Health education is recommended in health promotion programs to increase maternal knowledge, the role of mothers and the ability of toilet training children independently. Keywords: Toilet training, Lecture method, Module, Maze game, Leaflet, Knowledge, Role of mother, Children's ability.

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