scholarly journals CLINICAL AND ROENTGENOLOGICAL CRITERIA OF SPINE-PELVIS RATIOS IN CHILDREN WITH DYSPLASTIC FEMUR SUBLUXATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 74-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. I. Bortulev ◽  
S. V. Vissarionov ◽  
V. E. Baskov ◽  
A. V. Ovechkina ◽  
D. B. Barsukov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Ct Scanning ◽  
Standing Position ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Sagittal Profile ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Hip Joints ◽  
Lumbar Hyperlordosis ◽  
Antetorsion Angle

Aim of the study— to identify clinical and roentgenological criteria of the sagittal profile status of spine-pelvissegment in children with dysplastic femur subluxation.Material and Methods.The present study included 40 female patients (50 hip joints) aged from 12 to 17 years(14.7±1.58) with unilateral and bilateral hip joint instability due to dysplasia. Children were divided into two groups – the first group included 30 patients (30 hip joints) with unilateral femur subluxation, the second group – 10 patients (20 hip joints) with bilateral femur subluxation. All patients underwent a standard orthopaedic clinical examination using a specialized scale to objectify complaints. All patients underwent X-ray examination of hip joints in AP and Lauenstein projections, CT scanning as well as lateral panoramic roentgenography of C1-S1 including femoral bones in standing position of the patient.Results.The authors observed a strong positive correlation between sacrum inclination and lumbar lordosiscurvature, antetorsion angle of proximal femur and sacrum inclination angle, severity of pain syndrome during impingement test and sacrum tilt: Pearson correlation coefficient was 0.71, 0.81 and 0.88 respectively. The authors reported in all patients a thoracic normokyphosis and lumbar hyperlordosis with excessive pelvis anteversion. Global sagittal disbalance was observed in all patients.Conclusion.Apart from typical anatomical and roentgenological changes in pelvic and femoral componentsofthe joint the children with dysplastic femur subluxation are characterized by excessive pelvic anteversion. Criteria of above parameters are identical and do not depend on the number of joints involved into the pathological process. Cranial dislocation of femoral head results to abnormalities of sagittal spine-pelvis ratios. Pathological process in hip joints and abnormality of spine-pelvis ratios results in negative changes of sagittal spine profile in the form of hyperlordosis, of physiological criteria of thoracic kyphosis and of the global sagittal disbalance. All of the above leads to overload of spinal motion segments and development of spine degenerative and dystrophic changes at early age.

scholarly journals Feasibility study of assessing the Preclinical Alzheimer Cognitive Composite (PACC) score via videoconferencing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulia Seghezzo ◽  
Yvonne Van Hoecke ◽  
Laura James ◽  
Donna Davoren ◽  
Elizabeth Williamson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cognitive Tests ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Pearson Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Difference

Abstract Background The Preclinical Alzheimer Cognitive Composite (PACC) is a composite score which can detect the first signs of cognitive impairment, which can be of importance for research and clinical practice. It is designed to be administered in person; however, in-person assessments are costly, and are difficult during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Objective To assess the feasibility of performing the PACC assessment with videoconferencing, and to compare the validity of this remote PACC with the in-person PACC obtained previously. Methods Participants from the HEalth and Ageing Data IN the Game of football (HEADING) Study who had already undergone an in-person assessment were re-contacted and re-assessed remotely. The correlation between the two PACC scores was estimated. The difference between the two PACC scores was calculated and used in multiple linear regression to assess which variables were associated with a difference in PACC scores. Findings Of the 43 participants who were invited to this external study, 28 were re-assessed. The median duration in days between the in-person and the remote assessments was 236.5 days (7.9 months) (IQR 62.5). There was a strong positive correlation between the two assessments for the PACC score, with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0·82 (95% CI 0·66, 0·98). The multiple linear regression found that the only predictor of the PACC difference was the time between assessments. Interpretation This study provides evidence on the feasibility of performing cognitive tests online, with the PACC tests being successfully administered through videoconferencing. This is relevant, especially during times when face-to-face assessments cannot be performed.

Hubungan antara Penilaian Pembelajaran dengan Tingkah Laku Pegawai Agama dalam Usaha Dakwah kepada Odha di Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-42
Author(s):  
Hazlin Kadir @ Shahar ◽  
Razaleigh Muhamat @ Kawangit ◽  
Rosmawati Mohamad Rasit ◽  
Badlihisham Mohd Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Learning Evaluation ◽  
Pearson Correlation Analysis ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Hiv Aids

This article examines the relationship between learning and behavioural evaluation among religious officers in Malaysia after attending the Manual on HIV/AIDS in Islam Training Programmes organized by the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (JAKIM). The training programmes were implemented to deliver the most accurate and the latest information on HIV / AIDS as well as to train religious officers in Malaysia to address the issues among Muslims. The training programmes apply the theoretical and practical activities where participants had the opportunity to carry out outreach activities with People Living with HIV / AIDS (ODHA). Quantitative methods through questionnaires were used to obtain data. A total of 350 religious officers who had attended the training programmes were selected as respondents by simple random sampling technique. Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between the learning and behavioural evaluation. The results of the Pearson correlation analysis found that there was a significant relationship between learning evaluation in terms of the information obtained from programmes’ contents and behaviour evaluation with r = 0.489 and sig = 0.000 (p <0.05) at the medium positive range.. While the relationship between learning evaluation in terms of the information obtained from outreach activities with behavioural evaluation showed a strong positive correlation with the strength values obtained were r = 0.539 and sig = 0.000 (p <0.05). This analysis shows that the information acquired through the training program Manual Islam and HIV / AIDS has been successful in changing the behaviour of religious officers’ awareness in terms of the role of dakwah to ODHA. ABSTRAK Artikel ini bertujuan melihat hubungan antara penilaian pembelajaran dengan penilaian tingkah laku dalam kalangan Pegawai Agama di Malaysia setelah mengikuti Program Latihan Manual Islam dan HIV/AIDS anjuran Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM). Program latihan ini dilaksanakan untuk menyampaikan maklumat yang tepat serta informasi terkini isu HIV/AIDS di samping melatih Pegawai-pegawai Agama di Malaysia untuk menangani isu tersebut dalam kalangan umat Islam. Program latihan ini berbentuk teori dan praktikal di mana peserta program berpeluang melaksanakan dakwah secara temu seru (outreach) dengan Orang Yang Hidup dengan HIV/AIDS (ODHA) secara langsung. Kaedah kuantitatif melalui soal selidik telah digunakan untuk memperoleh data. Seramai 350 orang Pegawai Agama yang telah mengikuti program latihan ini dipilih sebagai responden melalui teknik pensampelan rawak mudah. Analisis korelasi Pearson dijalankan bagi mengenal pasti hubungan di antara penilaian pembelajaran dengan penilaian tingkah laku peserta yang mengikuti Program Latihan Manual Islam dan HIV/AIDS. Hasil analisis ujian korelasi Pearson tersebut mendapati bahawa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan di antara penilaian pembelajaran dari segi maklumat yang diperoleh daripada kandungan program dengan penilaian tingkah laku dengan nilai r = 0.489 dan sig = 0.000 (p<0.05). Kekuatan hubungan ialah positif sederhana. Manakala hubungan antara penilaian pembelajaran dari segi maklumat yang diperoleh daripada program temu seru dengan penilaian tingkah laku pula menunjukkan kekuatan hubungan positif kuat dengan nilai yang diperoleh ialah r = 0.539 dan sig = 0.000 (p<0.05). Analisis ini menunjukkan bahawa pembelajaran yang diperoleh melalui program latihan Manual Islam dan HIV/AIDS ini telah berjaya mengubah tingkah laku Pegawai Agama dari segi kesedaran peranan berdakwah kepada ODHA.

scholarly journals Genetic structure and gene flow of Eugenia dysenterica natural populations

2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 975-980 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Imaculada Zucchi ◽  
José Baldin Pinheiro ◽  
Lázaro José Chaves ◽  
Alexandre Siqueira Guedes Coelho ◽  
Mansuêmia Alves Couto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Flow ◽  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Similarity Index ◽  
Genetic Distances ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Randomly Amplified Polymorphic Dna ◽  
Jaccard Similarity ◽  
Eugenia Dysenterica

This study was carried out to assess the genetic variability of ten "cagaita" tree (Eugenia dysenterica) populations in Southeastern Goiás. Fifty-four randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) loci were used to characterize the population genetic variability, using the analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA). A phiST value of 0.2703 was obtained, showing that 27.03% and 72.97% of the genetic variability is present among and within populations, respectively. The Pearson correlation coefficient (r) among the genetic distances matrix (1 - Jaccard similarity index) and the geographic distances were estimated, and a strong positive correlation was detected. Results suggest that these populations are differentiating through a stochastic process, with restricted and geographic distribution dependent gene flow.

scholarly journals Еvaluation data somatosensory evoked potentials and electromyography in patients with multiple sclerosis in the aspect comorbidity

2017 ◽  
pp. 22-29
Author(s):  
G. Chupryna ◽  
N. Svyrydova ◽  
T. Parnikoza
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Evoked Potentials ◽  
Somatosensory Evoked Potentials ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Prevalence Of Pain

The paper shows the results of electrophysiological methods of investigation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the aspect of comorbidity. The studies of somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP) in 216 patients with MS and electroneuromyography in 158 patients with MS, together with the assessment of neurological and psychological status. It is shown that according SSEP increase latency peripheral response in a progressive course of MS compared to remitting associated with older age of patients with progressive MS, and due to involvement in the pathological process of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the prevalence of pain syndrome (PS) in patients MS with comorbidity. It is demonstrated, on the basis of electroneuromyographic that MS patients with comorbidity tends to be deeper shock PNS. The data electroneuromyographic clinically appropriate initial stage of sensory or sensorimotor polyneuropathy, which proceeded in 84.8% of patients with MS subclinical and 15.2% had a clear clinical signs.

scholarly journals The Short Communication: Polymorphism of myostatin gene and its association with body weight traits in a hybrid of GAMA chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus Linn. 1758)

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
ARDO TANJUNG ◽  
H.T.S.S.G. SARAGIH ◽  
TRIJOKO ◽  
H.P. SOENARWAN ◽  
S. WIDIANTO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Gallus Gallus ◽  
Gallus Domesticus ◽  
The Body ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Gallus Gallus Domesticus ◽  
Myostatin Gene ◽  
Positive Correlation

Abstract. Tanjung A, Saragih HTSSG, Trijoko, Soenarwan HP, Widianto S, Mahardhika IWS, Daryono BS. 2019. Polymorphism of myostatin gene and its association with body weight traits in a hybrid of GAMA chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus Linn. 1758). Biodiversitas 20: 3207-3212. An experiment was conducted to detect SNP of the myostatin gene and its association with the body weight of hybrid chicken crossbreed from F1 Kamper and BC1 Broiler. Four F1 Kamper hens were crossbred with BC1 Broiler rooster. Day old chick (DOC) hatched were maintained for 49 days with body weight measurement every seven days. The blood samples from 49 days old chicken were taken for DNA isolation by Chelex 5% method and then amplification of the myostatin gene. PCR products were sequenced, and sequence alignment was performed using Clustal Omega to obtain SNP. The SNP obtained was analyzed by the Pearson correlation test with the body weight of forty nine-days-old chickens. The body weight of the hybrid chicken is higher than of Pelung chicken but lower than the Broiler. There are 7 SNPs in myostatin gene exons included 2 Adenine insertions, 1 Guanine deletion, and four substitutions (C2244G, G2283A, T4842G, G7378T) that yield nine haplotypes. Six haplotypes had different protein sequences with Myostatin protein, while three haplotypes were identical to Myostatin protein. The correlation analysis showed that there was a strong positive correlation (r = 0.736) between normal Myostatin protein and mutant to chicken body weight at 49-days-old. Adenine insertion to nucleotide 2099-2100 of myostatin gene had a very strong positive correlation (r = 0.800) to 49-days-old chicken body weight, although T4842G substitution had a strong negative relationship (r = -0.773) to 49-days-old chicken body weight. Adenine insertion to nucleotide 2099-2100 of myostatin gene could be a genetic marker of heavier body weight of the hybrid chicken.

scholarly journals Assessment of the degree of lameness in cows

2022 ◽  
Vol 354 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 43-45
Author(s):  
S. Yu. Kontsevaya ◽  
A. M. Nefedov ◽  
V. I. Lutsay ◽  
S. I. Lavrov ◽  
D. A. Pekurovsky
Keyword(s):  
Milk Yield ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Reproductive Hormones ◽  
Lactation Period ◽  
Daily Milk Yield ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Finger Pad ◽  
Daily Milk

Relevance. The structure of the hoof of cows is a complex biological mechanism consisting of the hoof joint, hoof bone, finger pad, sole, hoof wall, etc. According to V.A. Lukyanovsky (1982), hooves are an additional heart of the animal, since when the hoof hits the ground, the blood actively rises, which allows to create auxiliary pressure in the blood vessels, facilitating the work of the heart muscle. When this system is violated, pathologies of the cardiovascular system often develop. The appearance of foci of the pathological process in different parts of the hoof will not only disrupt the work of the heart, but also cause discomfort, pain, and most importantly — lameness, which will be the driving force in a significant decrease in the productivity of cattle.Methods. Scientists identify three main signs of developing lameness in an animal. The first is the position of the back when walking, normally the back should be smooth and straight, while with the onset of lameness, the animal will carefully rearrange the limb, thereby straining the dorsal muscles, after which a bend in the back will be observed. The second sign is a short step, since with pain syndrome, the animal tries to minimize the load on the diseased limb. The third sign will be the obvious protection of the diseased limb, as a result of which the animal will completely cease to rely on the limb, both when walking and when standing.Results. A systematic approach will allow us to present a mathematical model of a healthy animal and of lame one. Thus, the following pattern can be identified: In order to receive nutrients together with the feed, the cow must reach the feeder, therefore, depending on the degree of lameness, there is a decrease in the consumption of dry matter, up to 15%. Based on this, it can be calculated that with a lack of nutrients and energy, there will be a decrease in milk yield of up to 36%. Which, according to P.I. Nikanorov and I.M. Kasyanov, will lead to a loss of up to 300 kg of milk for the entire lactation period. It was found that in the presence of overgrown and deformed hooves, the daily milk yield of cows is reduced by 5–12%, and with the appearance of cracks in the fragments of the horny capsule — by 19–20%. Also, the birth of a calf is required to obtain milk, and the presence of lameness will negatively affect the production of reproductive hormones, lead to the appearance of “quiet” hunting, which in turn will indirectly lead to a loss of milk productivity.

Perforated viscus in the critically ill

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ori D. Rotstein
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Ct Scanning ◽  
Accurate Method ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Diffuse Abdominal Pain ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Principles Of Treatment ◽  
Perforated Viscus

Visceral perforation presents with either localized or diffuse abdominal pain and tenderness depending on the ability of the peritoneal host defence mechanisms to contain the spread of gastrointestinal content from the site of perforation. The most common causes of perforation are appendicitis, diverticulitis, and peptic ulcer disease. The diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and signs, supported by appropriate imaging. CT scanning is an accurate method of diagnosing perforation and can provide information about the underlying pathological process. The principles of treatment include adequate physiological support, appropriate antimicrobial therapy and intervention to control the source of infection and prevent its recurrence.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Lumbar Motor Control Ability and Spinal Curvature in Elderly Individuals

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 130
Author(s):  
Ryo Miyachi ◽  
Junya Miyazaki
Keyword(s):  
Motor Control ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Movement Pattern ◽  
Standing Position ◽  
Spinal Curvature ◽  
Joint Movement ◽  
Hip Joints ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Spine Curvature ◽  
Hip Extension

This study aimed to clarify the relationship between spine curvature and the movement pattern/motor control ability of the lumbar and hip joints during prone hip extension in elderly individuals. The participants were 14 elderly people who attended a community health class. We measured the motion angle, motion ratio (movement pattern), and motor control ability of the lumbar and hip joints during prone hip extension. In addition, the lumbar lordosis angle and thoracic kyphosis angle were measured in the standing position. There was no correlation between the spinal curvature in the standing position and the lumbar/hip joint movement pattern and motor control ability during prone hip extension. When evaluating the lumbar spine, it is necessary to perform a comprehensive evaluation by interpreting static evaluations such as spinal alignment or dynamic evaluations such as movement patterns and motor control abilities.

Peculiarities of Course and Surgical Treatment for Dysplastic Lumbar and Thoracolumbar Scoliosis in Children and Adults

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-80
Author(s):  
S T Vetrile ◽  
A A Kuleshov ◽  
V V Shvets ◽  
Marchel Stepanovich Vetrile ◽  
S T Vetrile ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Sagittal Profile ◽  
Dorsal Instrumentation ◽  
Scoliosis Correction ◽  
Spine Pathology ◽  
Lateral Curvature ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Rotation Component ◽  
Scoliosis Progression

Analysis of CITO outpatient department archives has shown that practically from 20 to 30% of patients with spine pathology are suffering from scoliosis. The most common types are lumbar and thoracolumbar scoliosis. Progression of lumbar scoliosis goes on after growth completion and is accompanied by formation of pronounced degenerative changes in the spine. Clinically the course of the disease is aggravated by marked persistent pain syndrome. Results of surgical treatment performed at CITO spine pathology department with application of ventral and dorsal instrumentation have been analyzed for 118 patients with lumbar and thoracolumbar scoliosis. Eighty of those patients were operated on in childhood and juvenile age, 38 patients at the age of 25 - 70 years. Use of ventral instrumentation enabled to achieve high degree of lumbar and thoracolumbar scoliosis correction - up to 72% of initial deformity, average derotation made up 12.9° or 44.3% of initial rotation. Use of dorsal instrumentation is also effective for surgical treatment of lumbar and thoracolumbar scoliosis (66.8% of lateral curvature). Screw fixation ensures higher degree of the lateral curvature (68.2%) and sagittal profile as well as rotation component (33.1% of initial value). Presence of focal neurologic symptomatology is the indication to decompressive operations followed by instrumental fixation and posterior fusion. Defor-mity correction is performed only within the limits of deformity mobility

scholarly journals More Depression-Related Public Concern After the Suicide of a Pop Star in China: Evidence From the Online Big Data Platform

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong-Zhang Yu ◽  
Tian Fu ◽  
Jia-Nan Zhou ◽  
Ping Ke ◽  
Yun-Xia Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Search Engine ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Public Concern ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Query Patterns

Background: In China, we have seen dramatic increases in public concern over depression and mental health after the suicide of some famous persons. The objective of this study is to investigate the changes of search-engine query patterns to monitor this phenomenon based on the tragic suicide of a young Chinese pop star, Kimi Qiao.Methods: The daily search volume for depression was retrieved from both the Baidu Index (BDI) and the Sina MicroBlog Index (SMI). Besides, the daily BDI for suicide, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, common cold, stomach cancer, and liver cancer were collected for comparison. According to the time of Qiao's suicide, all data were divided into two periods (i.e., Period One from 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016 while Period Two ranged from 1 October 2016 to 30 September 2017). The paired t-test was used to compare the differences in search volumes between two periods. The Pearson correlation analysis was used to estimate correlations between the BDI and SMI for depression.Results: The average BDI for depression, BDI for suicide, and SMI for depression in Period Two were significantly higher than in Period One (p &lt; 0.05). There was a strong positive correlation between the BDI and SMI for depression (r = 0.97, p &lt; 0.001). And no significant difference in BDI for other diseases between the two periods was found.Conclusions: The changes of search-engine query patterns indicated that the celebrity's suicide might be able to improve the netizens' concern about depression in China. The study suggests publishing more practical knowledge and advice on depression through the Internet and social media, to improve the public's mental health literacy and help people to cope with their depressive symptoms appropriately.

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