An essay on human and elements, multielement profiles, and depression

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Berislav Momčilović ◽  
Juraj Prejac ◽  
Sanja Brundić ◽  
Sandra Morović ◽  
Anatoly Skalny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Study ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
The Body ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Disease ◽  
Metabolic Impairments ◽  
Matrix Sample

AbstractThe recent development of the analytical techniques offers the unprecedented possibility to study simultaneously concentration of dozens of elements in the same biological matrix sample of 0.5–1.0 g (multielement profiles). The first part of this essay entitled “Think globally… An outline of trace elements in health and disease” aims to introduce the reader to the fascinating field of elements, there importance to our nutrition, their essentiality, deficiency, toxicity and bioavailability to the body and their overall role in health and disease, including the genetic metabolic impairments. In the second part of the essay entitled “… and act locally. The multielement profile of depression” we aimed to show the potential of such a hair multielement profile analysis for the study of human depression in a randomized, double blind, prospective, observational, cross-sectional, clinical, epidemiological, and analytical study. The preliminary results of this ongoing study lead us to put forward the hypothesis that the metabolic origin of depression may be due to some “energostat” failure, probably located in the thalamus, and activated by several essential element deficiencies.

Evaluation of general body temperament and uterine dystemperament in amenorrhoea: a cross-sectional analytical study

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arshiya Sultana ◽  
Khaleequr Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Condition ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
General Body ◽  
Unani Medicine ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Abstract Objectives Amenorrhoea in women of reproductive age may be an indication of an undiagnosed and chronic condition. The concept of temperament is a fundamental component of health preservation and diagnosis of various disease conditions including amenorrhoea in Unani medicine. Dystemperament is the commonest cause of various diseases. Therefore, general body temperament and uterine dystemperament in amenorrhoea was determined. Methods A prospective, single-centre, cross-sectional observational study from June to November 2019 was conducted in 80 patients of reproductive age with amenorrhoea ≥60 days. Validated questionnaire for the assessment of women’s general body temperament and clinical features of uterine dystemperament was used. The data were analysed by appropriate statistical analysis. Results The age of patients with amenorrhoea ranged from 14 to 50 years. The most prevalent general body temperament was cold (57.5%) and wet (60%). Cold and wet general temperament was more common at the age of 21–30 years (30 and 36.25%), 60–90 days of amenorrhoea (33.75 and 32.5%) and body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2 (47.5 and 50%). The most prevalent uterine dystemperament was cold and dry (95%). A significant correlation between general temperament with age, amenorrhoea and BMI >23 kg/m2 was noted. Moreover, the cold temperament of the body had a significant correlation with cold uterine temperament (r=0.864, p<0.001). Conclusions This study corroborated the claim of Unani scholars that cold and wet general and uterine temperament is more common in amenorrhoea and obesity. However, amenorrhoea can also occur in normal and other temperaments.

Comparison of 3 Different Analytic Approaches for Determining Risk-Related Active and Sedentary Behavioral Patterns in Adolescents

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 381-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael W. Beets ◽  
John T. Foley
Keyword(s):  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Behavioral Patterns ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Analytical Approaches ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Sedentary Activities

Background:Much of the research conducted to date implies overweight youth exhibit uniform active and sedentary behavioral patterns. This approach negates the possibility that multiple co-occurring, and seemingly contrasting, behaviors may manifest within the same individual. We present a substantive dialogue on alternative analytical approaches to identifying risk-related active/sedentary behavioral patterns associated with overweight in adolescents.Methods:Comparisons were made among latent profile analysis (LPA), cluster analysis (CA), and multinomial logistic regression (MLR). A cross sectional sample of youth (N = 6603; 12−18 yrs) completed a questionnaire assessing: physical activity (PA); competing activities (COMP); and sedentary activities (SED). Demographics associated with PA (age, sex, BMI) were used as covariates/predictors.Results:Comparisons among methods revealed that LPA and CA detected subgroupings of behavioral patterns associated with overweight, each unique in regards to behaviors and demographic characteristics, whereas MLR results followed established associations of low PA and high SED without subgroup separation.Conclusions:Use of LPA and CA provides a rich understanding of behavioral patterns and the related demographic characteristics. Decisions guiding the selection of analytical techniques are discussed.

scholarly journals Quality of Care Received by Children from 1 to 23 Months: Realities in The City of Antananarivo

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Fidiniaina Mamy Randriatsarafara ◽  
Domoina Zafindrasoa Rakotovao-Ravahatra ◽  
Lantonirina Ravaoarisoa ◽  
Ando Faramalalatiana Rafanomezantsoa ◽  
Jean De Dieu Marie Rakotomanga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Social Care ◽  
The Body ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutrition Care ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The City

<span>Children's health depends on the proper care they receive from their mothers. This study aims to describe the quality of care received by children from 1 to 23 months in the city of Antananarivo. This is a cross-sectional and analytical study for a period from December 2016 to April 2017 in the city of Antananarivo which is the capital of Madagascar. The study population was made up of 420 mother-child dyads living in the city of Antananarivo. Regarding the care received by children, 47.6%, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) [42.8–52.4] benefit from quality nutrition care, 92.3%, 95% CI [89.8-94.8], have a social care and 45.5%, 95% CI [40.9–50.5] receive health care. The hygiene of life 66.4%, 95% CI [61.6–70.6] and the body hygiene 35.3%, 95% CI [30.6–39.8] improve as the child grows up. The care received by children was complete for the five types in 7.6%, 95% CI [5.1–10.1].  With regard to the profile of the mother, mothers under the age of 18 (OR=3.25, 95% CI [1.07-9.46]) and those who are single (OR=3.47, 95% CI [1.24-9.35]) offer more acceptable care to their infants. Infant care depends on the socio-economic and demographic profile of the mother. Thus, it is important to strengthen the communication strategy on infant first aid gestures and mothers' education on childcare.</span>

scholarly journals KORELASI ANTARA PANJANG TULANG STERNUM DENGAN TINGGI BADAN BERDASARKAN JENIS KELAMIN PADA RAS MONGOLOID USIA 18-45 TAHUN DI PROVINSI RIAU

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dedi Afandi ◽  
Khodijah Khodijah ◽  
Fajri Marindra Siregar ◽  
Maysarah Elnas
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Study ◽  
Body Height ◽  
The Body ◽  
Weak Correlation ◽  
Height Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Regression Formula ◽  
Correlation Strength ◽  
Forensic Value

Abstrak. Penentuan tinggi badan memiliki peran penting dalam menentukan identitas personal pada kasus  penemuan jenazah yang tubuhnya sudah tidak utuh lagi. Perkiraan tinggi badan pada jenazah yang tidak utuh dapat diketahui dengan mengukur panjang bagian tubuh tertentu dari jenazah tersebut, salah satunya adalah panjang tulang sternum. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui korelasi dan menentukan rumus perkiraan tinggi badan berdasarkan jenis kelamin menggunakan panjang tulang sternum. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Untuk mengetahui korelasi dan menentukan rumus regresi linier dilakukan uji statistik dengan menggunakan software IBM SPSS 26.0. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan pengukuran tinggi badan dan panjang tulang sternum pada 230 responden (115 pria dan 115 wanita) yang berusia 18-45 tahun di Provinsi Riau. Didapatkan korelasi bermakna antara panjang tulang sternum dengan tinggi badan (p0,01) pada responden pria dan wanita. Nilai koefisien korelasi pada responden pria (r = 0,33) dan wanita (r = 0,24) menunjukkan kekuatan korelasi lemah. Rumus regresi tinggi badan pada pria didapatkan yaitu: TB = 144,35 + 1,13(PS) ± 6,44 cm dan pada wanita: TB = 139,20 + 0,96(PS) ± 4,87 cm. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa panjang tulang sternum memiliki nilai forensik terbatas dan keandalan yang relatif rendah dalam memperkirakan tinggi badan manusia.Kata Kunci: Identifikasi, sternum, tinggi badan, korelasi, formula regresiAbstract. The determination of body height possesses a great and important role in establishing personal identities when founding an incomplete human corpse. The estimation of body height can be determined by measuring certain parts of the body, one of which is the length of the sternal bone. The purpose of this study was to understand the correlation and determining the approximate height equation based on sex using the sternal length. An analytical study with a cross-sectional approach was used in this research. To perceiving the correlation and determining the linear regression formula, a statistical test was performed using IBM SPSS 26.0. In this study, height measurement and the sternal length were recorded from 230 respondents (115 males and 115 females), aged between 18-45 years old in Riau Province. A significant correlation was obtained between sternal length and body height (p 0,01) in male and female respondents. The correlation coefficient (r) score for male (r = 0,33) and female (r = 0,24) respondents indicates a weak correlation strength. Height regression formula in men is obtained, namely: Body Height = 144,35 + 1,13(Sternal Length) ± 6,44 cm and in women: Body Height = 139,20 + 0,96(Sternal length) ± 4,87 cm. The result of this study shows that the length of the sternum bone has limited forensic value and relatively low reliability in estimating human height.Keywords: Identification, sternum, height, correlation, regression formula

X-ray micro tomography in the scanning electron microscope

1978 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Brünger
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Target Surface ◽  
The Body ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Micro Tomography ◽  
Scanning Electron

Reconstructive tomography is a new technique in diagnostic radiology for imaging cross-sectional planes of the human body /1/. A collimated beam of X-rays is scanned through a thin slice of the body and the transmitted intensity is recorded by a detector giving a linear shadow graph or projection (see fig. 1). Many of these projections at different angles are used to reconstruct the body-layer, usually with the aid of a computer. The picture element size of present tomographic scanners is approximately 1.1 mm2.Micro tomography can be realized using the very fine X-ray source generated by the focused electron beam of a scanning electron microscope (see fig. 2). The translation of the X-ray source is done by a line scan of the electron beam on a polished target surface /2/. Projections at different angles are produced by rotating the object.During the registration of a single scan the electron beam is deflected in one direction only, while both deflections are operating in the display tube.

Comparison of Ion-Milling Techniques For Cross-Sectional TEM of Semiconductors

1985 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 166-167
Author(s):  
Julia T. Luck ◽  
C. W. Boggs ◽  
S. J. Pennycook
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Sample Surface ◽  
Ion Milling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reliable Technique ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Thin Region ◽  
Transient Thermal

The use of cross-sectional Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) has become invaluable for the characterization of the near-surface regions of semiconductors following ion-implantation and/or transient thermal processing. A fast and reliable technique is required which produces a large thin region while preserving the original sample surface. New analytical techniques, particularly the direct imaging of dopant distributions, also require good thickness uniformity. Two methods of ion milling are commonly used, and are compared below. The older method involves milling with a single gun from each side in turn, whereas a newer method uses two guns to mill from both sides simultaneously.

Gender determination of caucasoid hair using image analysis

1993 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 216-217
Author(s):  
T.B. Ball ◽  
W.M. Hess
Keyword(s):  
Image Analysis ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Scalp Hair ◽  
The Body ◽  
Equivalent Diameter ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hair Samples ◽  
Length Width ◽  
Morphological Differences

It has been demonstrated that cross sections of bundles of hair can be effectively studied using image analysis. These studies can help to elucidate morphological differences of hair from one region of the body to another. The purpose of the present investigation was to use image analysis to determine whether morphological differences could be demonstrated between male and female human Caucasian terminal scalp hair.Hair samples were taken from the back of the head from 18 caucasoid males and 13 caucasoid females (Figs. 1-2). Bundles of 50 hairs were processed for cross-sectional examination and then analyzed using Prism Image Analysis software on a Macintosh llci computer. Twenty morphological parameters of size and shape were evaluated for each hair cross-section. The size parameters evaluated were area, convex area, perimeter, convex perimeter, length, breadth, fiber length, width, equivalent diameter, and inscribed radius. The shape parameters considered were formfactor, roundness, convexity, solidity, compactness, aspect ratio, elongation, curl, and fractal dimension.

Identifying Suicide Typologies Among Trauma-Exposed Veterans

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 288-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Bounoua ◽  
Jasmeet P. Hayes ◽  
Naomi Sadeh
Keyword(s):  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Research Priority ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
And Behaviors

Abstract. Background: Suicide among veterans has increased in recent years, making the identification of those at greatest risk for self-injurious behavior a high research priority. Aims: We investigated whether affective impulsivity and risky behaviors distinguished typologies of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in a sample of trauma-exposed veterans. Method: A total of 95 trauma-exposed veterans (ages 21–55; 87% men) completed self-report measures of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors, impulsivity, and clinical symptoms. Results: A latent profile analysis produced three classes that differed in suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI): A low class that reported little to no self-injurious thoughts or behaviors; a self-injurious thoughts (ST) class that endorsed high levels of ideation but no self-harm behaviors; and a self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (STaB) class that reported ideation, suicide attempts and NSSI. Membership in the STaB class was associated with greater affective impulsivity, disinhibition, and distress/arousal than the other two classes. Limitations: Limitations include an overrepresentation of males in our sample, the cross-sectional nature of the data, and reliance on self-report measures. Conclusion: Findings point to affective impulsivity and risky behaviors as important characteristics of veterans who engage in self-injurious behaviors.

PEMBELAJARAN SIMULASI PENCITRAAN CT DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PRINSIP REKONSTRUKSI CITRA DALAM SOFTWARE MATLAB

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Samuel Gideon
Keyword(s):  
Image Reconstruction ◽  
Ct Imaging ◽  
The Body ◽  
Reconstruction Technique ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Back Projection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Contrast ◽  
Image Reconstruction Technique ◽  
Imaging Algorithms

This research was conducted as a learning alternatives for study of CT (computed tomograpghy) imaging using image reconstruction technique which are inversion matrix, back projection and filtered back projection. CT imaging can produce images of objects that do not overlap. Objects more easily distinguishable although given the relatively low contrast. The image is generated on CT imaging is the result of reconstruction of the original object. Matlab allows us to create and write imaging algorithms easily, easy to undersand and gives applied and exciting other imaging features. In this study, an example cross-sectional image recon-struction performed on the body of prostate tumors using. With these methods, medical prac-titioner (such as oncology clinician, radiographer and medical physicist) allows to simulate the reconstruction of CT images which almost resembles the actual CT visualization techniques.Keywords : computed tomography (CT), image reconstruction, Matlab

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