scholarly journals Selenium Nutritional Status of Rural Residents and Its Correlation with Dietary Intake Patterns in a Typical Low-Selenium Area in China

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 3816
Author(s):  
Xiaoya Wang ◽  
Hairong Li ◽  
Linsheng Yang ◽  
Chang Kong ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Selenium Deficiency ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Shaanxi Province ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Selenium Content ◽  
Hair Selenium ◽  
Food Consumption Score ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Low Selenium ◽  
Age Range

China is recognized as a selenium-deficient country, and nutritional selenium intake has always been a concern. To clarify the current inhabitants’ selenium nutrition status and the characteristics of dietary consumption in low-selenium areas, samples of human hair and grains were collected, and food frequency questionnaires were administered in Binxian County, Shaanxi Province, a typical low-selenium area in the Loess Plateau. The subject number of the study is 85, and the age range is from 11 to 81 years, with an average of 60. The results showed that the average hair selenium content of the residents was 231.7 μg/kg, and 62.4% of the participants had levels higher than the selenium deficiency threshold (200 μg/kg). There was a significant positive correlation between the hair selenium content and the food consumption score after adjusting for rice outsourcing. Three different dietary patterns were noted according to hierarchical cluster analysis. This study provides a tool for assessing the selenium nutrition of inhabitants in low-selenium areas and has considerable significance for improving the dietary pattern of residents.

scholarly journals Hair Concentration of Selenium in European Bison in Relation to Sex and Age, with Regard to Liver and Kidney Se Levels

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 99-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadeusz Kośla ◽  
Ewa Małgorzata Skibniewska ◽  
Michał Skibniewski ◽  
Marta Małgorzata Kołnierzak ◽  
Iwona Lasocka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Selenium Deficiency ◽  
Selenium Concentration ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
European Bison ◽  
Selenium Content ◽  
Hair Selenium ◽  
Liver And Kidney ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Males And Females

The average selenium levels measured in the analyzed European bison individuals (N = 22) were as follows: 0.137±0.041SD μg/g dry weight (DW), 0.175±0.032 and 1.004±0.239 μg/g wet weight (WW) in hair, liver and kidneys, respectively. Broken down by sex, the average hair selenium concentration was 0.140±0.046 and 0.134±0.037 μg/g DW in males and females, respectively. No significant differences in hair selenium content were found in relation to sex. As far as age is concerned, hair selenium content was 0.142±0.042 in calves; in the group of bison over 2 years of age, however, lower levels of selenium (0.126±0.040 μg/g DW) were recorded. There were no significant differences between the age groups in terms of selenium content. Based on our research and current literature data, we could presume selenium deficiency in the studied animals.

scholarly journals Association between fatality rate of COVID-19 and selenium deficiency in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai-Yang Zhang ◽  
An-Ran Zhang ◽  
Qing-Bin Lu ◽  
Xiao-Ai Zhang ◽  
Zhi-Jie Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
Selenium Deficiency ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression Model ◽  
Fatality Rate ◽  
Selenium Content ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Binomial Regression

Abstract Background COVID-19 has impacted populations around the world, with the fatality rate varying dramatically across countries. Selenium, as one of the important micronutrients implicated in viral infections, was suggested to play roles. Methods An ecological study was performed to assess the association between the COVID-19 related fatality and the selenium content both from crops and topsoil, in China. Results Totally, 14,045 COVID-19 cases were reported from 147 cities during 8 December 2019–13 December 2020 were included. Based on selenium content in crops, the case fatality rates (CFRs) gradually increased from 1.17% in non-selenium-deficient areas, to 1.28% in moderate-selenium-deficient areas, and further to 3.16% in severe-selenium-deficient areas (P = 0.002). Based on selenium content in topsoil, the CFRs gradually increased from 0.76% in non-selenium-deficient areas, to 1.70% in moderate-selenium-deficient areas, and further to 1.85% in severe-selenium-deficient areas (P < 0.001). The zero-inflated negative binomial regression model showed a significantly higher fatality risk in cities with severe-selenium-deficient selenium content in crops than non-selenium-deficient cities, with incidence rate ratio (IRR) of 3.88 (95% CIs: 1.21–12.52), which was further confirmed by regression fitting the association between CFR of COVID-19 and selenium content in topsoil, with the IRR of 2.38 (95% CIs: 1.14–4.98) for moderate-selenium-deficient cities and 3.06 (1.49–6.27) for severe-selenium-deficient cities. Conclusions Regional selenium deficiency might be related to an increased CFR of COVID-19. Future studies are needed to explore the associations between selenium status and disease outcome at individual-level.

scholarly journals Selenium deficiency and HIV infection

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Di Bella ◽  
Elisabetta Grilli ◽  
Maria Adriana Cataldo ◽  
Nicola Petrosillo
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Selenium Deficiency ◽  
Selenium Supplementation ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Common Finding ◽  
Hiv Viral Load ◽  
Conflicting Evidence ◽  
Low Selenium

Selenium is a non-metallic chemical element of great important to human health. Low selenium levels in humans are associated with several pathological conditions and are a common finding in HIV infected individuals. We conducted a review of the literature to assess if selenium deficiency or selenium supplementation could play a role in modifying the clinical course of HIV disease. Several studies investigated the role of selenium in disease progression, morbidity and mortality in HIV infected individuals. Larger studies were conducted in countries with poor economic resources and limited access to HAART. According to the majority of published studies low selenium levels appear to have an association with mortality, and selenium supplementation appears to play a beneficial role on survival or on slowing disease progression among HIV infected individuals. The role of selenium supplementation on preventing hospital admission among HIV outpatients was also noticed. The literature suggests an association between selenium deficiency and development of HIV associated cardiomyopathy and furthermore, selenium supplementation appears to improve the cardiac function in HIV infected individuals with cardiomyopathy. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding the role selenium in modifying HIV viral load and immune status in HIV infection.

scholarly journals Perceived Influencers of the Decline on Performance of Students in Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education’s Agriculture Examination Results

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Clyde Sibanda ◽  
Keba Hulela ◽  
Nelson Tselaesele
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Agriculture Teacher ◽  
Age Range

<p>The purpose of the study was to investigate factors perceived to contribute to the decline of students’ performance in the Botswana’s General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) agriculture results. Ninety-one agriculture examiners were randomly sampled out of 100 teachers who were invited to mark the 2012 end of year examination scripts. A questionnaire was mailed by post and partly hand delivered to gather quantitative data. The SPSS software was used for statistical analysis. The results showed that majority (57%) of the agriculture teacher examiners were male, 66% were in the age range of 31-35 years old. A large proportion (66%) of them had taught for a period of 6 to 15 years. The study revealed positive perceptions of teachers on three constructs influencing the decline on the students’ performance in agriculture. The study revealed that under the construct,<em> Students’ behaviors, social and economic related factors, students attitudes towards the subject </em>yielded high mean (x̅)‘= 4.45<em>,</em> STD (σ) ’ = .81;<em> on Factors related to curriculum issues, </em>the study sho<em>we</em>d<em> </em><em>“</em><em>interpretation of examination items</em><em>”</em><em> </em>had high mean<em> </em>(x̅) ‘= 4.39<em>,</em> STD (σ) = .75 and under the construct on <em>Factors related to resources and infrastructure </em>the mean (x̅) was = 4.79<em>,</em> STD (σ) = <em>.53 </em>was high on the <em>student teacher ratio. </em>The study concluded that the three constructs studied had influence towards students’ performance in agriculture. However, based on interpretational correlations the results did not find any strong relationship among the demographic variables studied.</p>

scholarly journals Nutritional myodegeneration as a cause of dysphagia in adult horses: three case reports

2008 ◽  
Vol 52 (No. 6) ◽  
pp. 267-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Ludvikova ◽  
P. Jahn ◽  
Z. Lukas
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Selenite ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Selenium Deficiency ◽  
Selenium Concentration ◽  
Bilateral Symmetry ◽  
Muscle Injuries ◽  
Glutathione Peroxidase Activity ◽  
Muscle Enzymes ◽  
Low Selenium ◽  
Large Groups

Three cases of nutritional myodegeneration caused by selenium deficiency in adult horses are described. Difficulty in eating and drinking was a common clinical sign in all horses. Blood biochemistry revealed a marked elevation of muscle enzymes and low glutathione peroxidase activity or low selenium concentration in whole blood in all cases. The treatment with sodium selenite and vitamin E was instituted in all horses. Two of them were euthanized because of continuing muscle injuries, one patient was cured. The post-mortem examination of euthanized horses revealed pale muscles that were distributed with bilateral symmetry on hind and thoracic limbs, diaphragm, tongue, masticatory and intercostal muscles and the myocardium. Histopathology revealed the areas of degeneration and necrosis. Large groups of regenerating fibres and pronounced lymphoplasmocytic reaction among the groups of intact fibres were also present. The clinical outcome of the disease is probably influenced by timely diagnosis and treatment.

scholarly journals Some effects of selenium deficiency on glutathione peroxidase (EC 1.11.1.9) activity and tissue pathology in rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri)

1986 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. G. Bell ◽  
B. J. S. Pirie ◽  
J. W. Adron ◽  
C. B. Cowey
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Glutathione Peroxidase ◽  
Glutathione Transferase ◽  
Selenium Deficiency ◽  
Salmo Gairdneri ◽  
Selenium Content ◽  
Glutathione Peroxidase Activity

1. Two duplicate groups of rainbow trout (Sulmo gairdneri; mean weight 27 g) were given diets of differing selenium content (deficient 0, 025 mg Se/kg; supplemented 1.022 mg Se/kg) for 30 weeks.2. There were no significant differences between treatments in weight gain but packed cell volume, liver vitamin E and liver and plasma Se concentrations were all significantly lower in the Se-deficient trout.3. Ataxia occurred in about 10% of the Se-deficient trout and histopathologies were evident in nerve cord (damage to axon sheath) and liver (loss of integrity in endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria with appearance of increased vesiculation).4. Glutathione peroxidase (EC 1.11.1.9) activity was significantly reduced in liver and plasma of Se-deficient fish but there was no indication, from differential assay, of any non-Se-dependent glutathione peroxidase activity. Glutathione transferase (EC 2.5. I.18) activity was significantly increased in Se-deficient trout.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Persepsi Stigma Sosial Dan Dukungan Sosial Terhadap Kesejahteraan Psikologis Pada Narapidana

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahyu Utami
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Age Range

This study aims to determine the effect of social stigma perception and social support on psychological wellbeing on prisoners. perceptions of social stigma and social support as independent variables and psychological well-being of dependent variables. Subjects were 140 prisoners who underwent half of prisoners in prisons class II A kediri with age range 20 to 37 years. The random sampling technique is used as the subject taking method. Data analysis used multiple linear regression analysis and data collection using scale psychological well being scale (PWBS), perceived social stigmatization (STS) and Multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS). The results showed that social stigma perception with psychological well-being had negative and significant influence with value (? = -.514, p = 0,000), social support gave influence to psychological welfare with value (? = 0.422, P = 0.000), perception social stigma and social support together have an influence on psychological well-being with value (F = 54,339, P = 0,000)

scholarly journals PLASMAPHERESIS;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (06) ◽  
pp. 855-858
Author(s):  
Hamida Qureshi ◽  
Hamzullah Khan
Keyword(s):  
Myasthenia Gravis ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Blood Bank ◽  
Therapeutic Procedure ◽  
Thrombocytopenic Purpura ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Study Setting

Objectives: To determine the frequency of major indications requireplasmapheresis in blood bank of Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Study Design: Crosssectional study. Setting: Blood bank of Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Period: June 2010to June 2012. Material and methods: Relevant information’s were recorded on a pre-designedquestionnaire prepared in accordance with the objectives of the study. Results: A total of 54patients were enrolled in the trial. 23 (42.59%) were females, and 31(57.41%) were males. Malesto females ration was 1.4:1. We received patients for plasmaphersis in age ranging from 15 to74 years. Majority were young patients in age range 15 to 34 years age. We received majorityof the patients for the subject procedure from ICU (Intensive care unit) 20(73%), followed bycardiothoracic unit 17(31.48%). We also receive two volunteers during study. The frequencyof various indications for plasmapheresis were; myasthenia gravis 29(53.7%), Guillen barresyndrome 20(37.04%) and thrombocytopenic purpura 3(5.56%). Conclusion. From thisstudy we concluded that that autoimmune diseases are common in younger age which is avery serious concern for our society. Plasmapheresis is a therapeutic procedure as well andpatients with autoimmune disorders get relieved with it symptomatically as autoimmuneantibodies are removed. Myasthenia gravis was counted as major disease followed by GBSand thrombocytopenic purpura in our population.

scholarly journals Miskonsepsi guru sekolah dasar pada konsep bunyi

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Anatri Desstya ◽  
Fitri April Yanti ◽  
Anip Dwi Saputro
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Concept Understanding ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Age Range

Elementary school teachers are one of the sources of student’s misconceptions, so their understanding needs to be identified. However, the process of identifying the understanding of the concept of science is still small and only on certain materia. This study was aimed to investigate elementary school teacher's understanding of sound concepts. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive type. The research data are sourced from elementary school teachers' answers to questions about the concept of high and low sounds, in the form of a teacher's justification for the statement of questions presented along with the discussion. The population was all grade 4 elementary school teachers in Surakarta (120 teacher), the sample of 30 teachers from public and private elementary schools, the status accreditation A and B, with a purposive random sampling technique. The sample taken consisted of teachers in the age range of 30 to 60 years, 11 male teachers and 19 female teachers, and 50% were certified educators. Data collection techniques are carried out by providing diagnostic tests of misconceptions on the subject of the concept of high and low sounds. Data analysis technique refers to the category of concept understanding formulated by Tuysuz (2009), which is understanding, misconception, not understanding, and guessing. The results showed that in understanding the concept of high and low sounds 1.11% of teachers understood the concept well, 71.11% of teachers did not understand the concept, 26.67% of teachers experienced misconceptions, and 1.11% of teachers guessed.

scholarly journals Geographic Variation in Liver Metal Concentrations of Greater Sage-Grouse

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 298-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik J. Blomberg ◽  
Peregrine L. Wolff ◽  
James S. Sedinger
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Variation ◽  
Small Body ◽  
Selenium Deficiency ◽  
Local Variation ◽  
Sage Grouse ◽  
Tissue Concentrations ◽  
Metal Concentrations ◽  
Low Selenium ◽  
Two Populations ◽  
Regional Comparisons

Abstract Populations of greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) have declined throughout the species' range. We evaluated metal concentrations in livers sampled from greater sage-grouse collected from hunters in Eureka County, Nevada, during autumn of 2008 and 2010. We make local comparisons of metal concentrations between two populations of greater sage-grouse in Eureka County, as well as regional comparisons with previously reported values for greater sage-grouse collected in Wyoming and Montana. With one exception, tissue concentrations of lead, arsenic, and mercury were below method detection limits. Mean concentrations of iron, molybdenum, and zinc differed between the two Nevada populations, and magnesium, cadmium, molybdenum, and selenium differed between greater sage-grouse in eastern Nevada, and values reported for Wyoming and Montana. In contrast, we found no evidence for local variation in magnesium, copper, cadmium, or selenium, or for regional variation in iron, zinc, or copper. Of particular interest were low selenium concentrations in our study system relative to Wyoming and Montana. Some individuals in our study returned liver selenium values considered consistent with selenium deficiency in domestic poultry. This research adds to the small body of literature on background contaminant levels in greater sage-grouse, and provides evidence for geographic variation in metal concentrations at local and regional scales.

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