scholarly journals Assessment of the Intake of Nutritional Supplements Among PregnantWomen attending Antenatal Clinic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aditi Chaudhary ◽  
Monaliza Monaliza ◽  
V Venkadalakshmi ◽  
Sujata Siwatch
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
Antenatal Clinic

The prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis and Candida albicans infection in the lower genital tracts of antenatal patients in Abakaliki, Southeastern Nigeria

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
IM Sunday-Adeoye ◽  
JOK Adeoye ◽  
OUJ Umeora ◽  
PI Okonta
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Dropout Rate ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
High Dropout Rate ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy ◽  
June July ◽  
A Prospective Study

Aims: To determine the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis and Candida albican infection among anasymptomatic pregnant population and to document their pregnancy outcomes.Methods: This was a prospective study involving antenatal clinic attendees at the Ebonyi State UniversityTeaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria. They were randomly recruited and informed consent obtained. Vaginalspecimens were collected from them and analyzed in the laboratory. They were followed up till delivery andpregnancy outcomes documented.Results: Two hundred expectant mothers were recruited. The prevalence rate of Trichomonas vaginalis andCandida albicans were 0.5% and 27.5% respectively. Due to the high dropout rate in the study, it wasimpossible to make any reasonable inference about the pregnancy outcomes associated with these conditions.Conclusion: There is probably the need for the use of more sophisticated methods for the detection ofTrichomonas vaginalis. The existing methods in most laboratories in the country may not be adequate. Thereis also probably the need for a larger sample size and a stricter follow up of the patients in order to documentany adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with these conditions.Keywords: Prevalence; Trichomonas vaginalis; Candida albicans; antenatal careDOI: 10.3126/njog.v4i1.3325Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology June-July 2009; 4(1): 11-14

Dietary interventions in mild cognitive impairment and dementia

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-82 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Clinical Utility ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Dietary Intervention ◽  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
Dietary Interventions ◽  
Dietary Counseling ◽  
Nutritional Elements

Dietary intervention is an enticing approach in the fight against cognitive impairment. Nutritional supplements and dietetic counseling are relatively easy and benign interventions, but research has not yet yielded irrefutable evidence as to their clinical utility. Heterogeneity in the results of available clinical studies, as well as methodological and practical issues, does not allow replication and generalization of findings. The paper at hand reviews only randomized clinical trials of single nutrients, multi-nutrient formulations and dietary counseling in mild cognitive impairment and dementia of the Alzheimer's type focusing on both cognitive and functional outcomes. Thus far, folate, vitamin E, Ω-3 fatty acids, and certain multi-nutrient formulations have shown some preliminary promising results; larger, well-designed trials are needed to confirm these findings before nutritional elements can be incorporated in recommended clinical guidelines.

ANALYSIS OF ACCOMPANYING PATHOLOGIES IN WOMEN WITH VARIOUS DISORDERS OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-43
Author(s):  
Ольга Александровна Судакова ◽  
Михаил Вадимович Фролов ◽  
Алина Сергеевна Позднякова ◽  
Евгений Владимирович Белов ◽  
Данаил Красимирович Назлиев
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
General Will ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Menstrual Irregularities ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Female Genital ◽  
Number Of Authors

Статья посвящена изучению сопутствующей патологии, у женщин репродуктивного возраста, обращающихся в стационар с жалобами на нарушения менструального цикла (НМЦ). Актуальность данной тематики не вызывает сомнения, так как с каждым годом в России и во всем мире регистрируется все большее количество случаев НМЦ. По мнению ряда авторов, данные нарушения могут составлять до 50% всех патологий женской половой сферы. Большой интерес представляет и изучение ряда сопутствующих заболеваний, которые могут отягощать течение НМЦ или наоборот, приводить к их развитию. Целью работы стал анализ разнообразной сопутствующей патологии при НМЦ, с выявлением основных причин нарушений менструального цикла у женщин фертильного возраста. Объектами исследования стали 300 пациенток, с диагнозом НМЦ, которые были разделены на 3 группы, в зависимости от уровня лечебного учреждения, где они проходили обследование - по 100 пациенток: проходивших обследование в больнице скорой медицинской помощи, обследующиеся в женской консультации и проходящие лечение сопутствующей онкопатологии в областном онкологическом диспансере. В дальнейшем проводилась дополнительное деление в каждой группе на 2 подгруппы, в зависимости от того был ли НМЦ впервые выявленным или повторно выявленным. В самой работе проводился подробный анализ сопутствующей патологии у женщин в зависимости от группы и их возраста. Определялись не только «пораженные» системы органов, но и проводился углубленный анализ по нозологиям. Работа интересна еще и тем, что в ней у всех пациенток на протяжении исследования определялся уровень стресса и наличие возможных депрессивных состояний. Определение наиболее вероятных причин НМЦ стало завершающим этапом исследования. Полученные данные могут приблизить практикующих акушеров-гинекологов к более полному пониманию различных нарушений менструального цикла, что в целом, положительно скажется на качестве и эффективности оказываемой медицинской помощи The article is devoted to the study of concomitant pathology in women of reproductive age who go to the hospital with complaints of menstrual irregularities (NMC). The relevance of this topic is beyond doubt, since every year in Russia and around the world an increasing number of cases of NMC are registered. According to a number of authors, these violations can account for up to 50% of all pathologies of the female genital area. Of great interest is the study of a number of concomitant diseases that can aggravate the course of NMC or, conversely, lead to their development. The aim of the work was to analyze a variety of concomitant pathologies in NMC, with the identification of the main causes of menstrual irregularities in women of fertile age. The objects of the study were 300 patients diagnosed with NMC, who were divided into 3 groups, depending on the level of the medical institution where they were examined - 100 patients each: who were examined in an emergency hospital, examined in an antenatal clinic and undergoing treatment for concomitant oncopathology in the regional oncological dispensary. Subsequently, an additional division was carried out in each group into 2 subgroups, depending on whether the NMC was newly detected or re-identified. In the work itself, a detailed analysis of comorbidities in women was carried out, depending on the group and their age. Not only the "affected" organ systems were identified, but an in-depth analysis of nosologies was also carried out. The work is also interesting in that during the study the level of stress and the presence of possible depressive states were determined in all patients. Determination of the most probable causes of NMC was the final stage of the study. The data obtained can bring practicing obstetricians and gynecologists closer to a more complete understanding of various menstrual irregularities, which, in general, will have a positive effect on the quality and effectiveness of medical care

Evaluation of Nutritional Supplementation with Palm Oil in High-Gravity Beer Production

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
Caroline C.A. Magalhães ◽  
Julia A. Romão ◽  
Geiza S. Araújo ◽  
Diego T. Santos ◽  
Giovani B.M. De Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Content ◽  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
Nutritional Supplementation ◽  
Volumetric Productivity ◽  
Process Effects ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
Beer Production ◽  
Central Composite

Background: The use of nutritional supplementation of the brewer&#039;s wort can be an interesting option to increase cell viability and yeast fermentability. </P><P> Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effects of the variables wort concentration and nutritional supplementation with palm oil in the production of beer in high-density wort. </P><P> Methods: The process effects were evaluated through the central composite rotational design of type 22 associated with the Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The fermentations were carried out using the commercial Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast, lager type, at 15&#176;C. </P><P> Results: The mathematical models and RSM obtained were an efficienct strategy to determine the optimum fermentation point for the ethanol volumetric productivity (wort concentration of 20.90 &#176;P and palm oil content of 0.19 % v/v) and for the apparent degree of fermentation (wort concentration of 16.90 &#176;P and palm oil content of 0.22% v/v). There was a good correlation between the experimental values observed and predicted by the model, indicating that the fit of the model was satisfactory and it can be inferred that the increase of the wort concentration and the nutritional supplementation with the palm oil reached an ethanol volumetric productivity of 0.55 g/L.h and an apparent degree of fermentation of 50.20 %. </P><P> Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that our study demonstrates that nutritional supplementation with palm oil is an alternative and promising option for the breweries to increase productivity. There are recent patents also suggesting the advantages of using alternative nutritional supplements in beverage production.

scholarly journals Knowledge and understanding of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saran Tenzin Tamang ◽  
Thinley Dorji ◽  
Sonam Yoezer ◽  
Thinley Phuntsho ◽  
Phurb Dorji
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background The third Sustainable Development Goal for 2030 development agenda aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Pregnant women’s understanding of danger signs is an important factor in seeking timely care during emergencies. We assessed knowledge of obstetric danger signs using both recall and understanding of appropriate action required during obstetric emergencies. Methods This was a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Bhutan’s largest hospital in Thimphu. Recall was assessed against seven obstetric danger signs outlined in the Mother and Child Health Handbook (7 points). Understanding of danger signs was tested using 13 multiple choice questions (13 points). Knowledge was scored out of 20 points and reported as ‘good’ (≥80%), ‘satisfactory’ (60–79%) and ‘poor’ (< 60%). Correlation between participant characteristics and knowledge score as well as number of danger signs recalled was tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Association between knowledge score and participant characteristics was tested using t-tests (and Kruskal-Wallis test) for numeric variables. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with the level of knowledge ('good’ versus ‘satisfactory’ and ‘poor’ combined) were assessed with odds ratios using a log-binomial regression model. All results with p < 0.05 were considered significant. Results Four hundred and twenty-two women responded to the survey (response rate = 96.0%). Mean (±SD) knowledge score was 12 (±2.5). Twenty women (4.7%) had ‘good’ knowledge, 245 (58.1%) had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge and 157 (37.2%) had ‘poor’ knowledge. The median number of danger signs recalled was 2 (IQR 1, 3) while 68 women (20.3%) could not recall any danger signs. Most women were knowledgeable about pre-labour rupture of membranes (96.0%) while very few women were knowledgeable about spotting during pregnancy (19.9%). Both knowledge score and number of danger signs recalled had significant correlation with the period of gestation. Women with previous surgery on the reproductive tract had higher odds of having ‘good’ level of knowledge. Conclusions Most pregnant women had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge score with poor explicit recall of danger signs. However, women recognized obstetric emergencies and identified the appropriate action warranted.

scholarly journals Cariogenic potential of oral nutritional supplements measured by intraoral plaque pH telemetry

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Stillhart ◽  
Florian J. Wegehaupt ◽  
Ina Nitschke ◽  
Thomas Attin ◽  
Murali Srinivasan
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
Plaque Ph ◽  
Oral Nutritional Supplements

scholarly journals A review of juice-based oral nutritional supplements in inpatients: patient satisfaction and nutritional composition

2008 ◽  
Vol 67 (OCE3) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Durr ◽  
C. T. McArdle ◽  
S. McGaughey ◽  
J. Homes ◽  
A. Cavanagh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Oral Nutritional Supplements
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