scholarly journals The impact of dental environment stress on dentition status, salivary nitric oxide and flow rate

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
RaghadIbrahim Kadhum Al-Moosawi ◽  
AlhanAhmed Qasim
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Environment Stress ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Dental Environment

scholarly journals The impact of dental environment stress on caries experience, salivary flow rate and uric acid

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Raghad I Kadhum ◽  
Alhan A Qasim
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Mild Stress ◽  
Severe Stress ◽  
Stress Group ◽  
Environment Stress ◽  
Dental Environment

Background: Several pathologies of the oral cavity have been associated with stress. Dental students need to gain assorted proficiencies as theoretical knowledge, clinical proficiencies, and interpersonal dexterity which is accompanied with high level of stress. Uric acid is the major antioxidant in saliva. The aim of this study is to assess the dental caries experience among dental students with different levels of dental environment stress in relation to physicochemical characteristics of whole unstimulated saliva. Materials and Methods: the total sample is composed of 300 dental students (73 males, 227 female) aged 22-23 years old, from collage of dentistry / university of Baghdad, from the 4th and 5th grade. The total sample was classified into three categories (mild stress, moderate stress and severe stress) according to Dental environment stress questionnaire (DESQ); Diagnosis and recording of dental caries were assessed according to Decay, Missed, Filled surface and teeth index (DMFS, DMFT) of WHO criteria in 1987. Unstimulated salivary samples were collected from the 95 dental students from the mild stress group (27 male, 28 female) and from the severe stress group (11 male, 29 female). Then, salivary flow rate was measured and chemically analyzed to determine salivary uric acid concentration. All data were analyzed using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 21. Results: The mean value of the DMFT and DS fraction was higher among severe stress group of dental environment stress scale with no significant differences (P≥ 0.05), while DMFS, FS and MS fractions were higher among moderate stress group of dental environment stress scale with no significant differences (P≥ 0.05). The data from salivary analysis showed that the mean value of salivary flow rate was lower among severe dental environment stress category than mild dental environment stress category but the difference was statistically not significant, while the mean value of uric acid was higher among students with severe dental environment stress than students with mild dental environment stress with statistically significant difference. The flow rate was negatively correlated with caries experience among both mild and severe stress groups except for the DS was positively correlated with flow rate among students with mild stress. The correlation of uric acid with DMFT was negative among students with mild stress while among severe stress group was positive; however all these correlations were not statistically significant. Conclusion: Dental environment stress appears to affect oral health, shown by higher caries prevalence among dental students with moderate and severe dental environment stress level by affecting the normal level of salivary flow rate and uric acid. Keywords: Dental environment stress, stress, dental caries, flow rate, uric acid.

scholarly journals Probing the impact of axial diffusion on nitric oxide exchange dynamics with heliox

2004 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 874-882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hye-Won Shin ◽  
Peter Condorelli ◽  
Christine M. Rose-Gottron ◽  
Dan M. Cooper ◽  
Steven C. George
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Compartment Model ◽  
Breath Hold ◽  
Axial Diffusion ◽  
Molecular Diffusivity ◽  
Exhaled No ◽  
Two Compartment Model ◽  
Insufflating Gas ◽  
The Impact

Exhaled nitric oxide (NO) is a potential noninvasive index of lung inflammation and is thought to arise from the alveolar and airway regions of the lungs. A two-compartment model has been used to describe NO exchange; however, the model neglects axial diffusion of NO in the gas phase, and recent theoretical studies suggest that this may introduce significant error. We used heliox (80% helium, 20% oxygen) as the insufflating gas to probe the impact of axial diffusion (molecular diffusivity of NO is increased 2.3-fold relative to air) in healthy adults (21–38 yr old, n = 9). Heliox decreased the plateau concentration of exhaled NO by 45% (exhalation flow rate of 50 ml/s). In addition, the total mass of NO exhaled in phase I and II after a 20-s breath hold was reduced by 36%. A single-path trumpet model that considers axial diffusion predicts a 50% increase in the maximum airway flux of NO and a near-zero alveolar concentration (CaNO) and source. Furthermore, when NO elimination is plotted vs. constant exhalation flow rate (range 50–500 ml/s), the slope has been previously interpreted as a nonzero CaNO (range 1–5 ppb); however, the trumpet model predicts a positive slope of 0.4–2.1 ppb despite a zero CaNO because of a diminishing impact of axial diffusion as flow rate increases. We conclude that axial diffusion leads to a significant backdiffusion of NO from the airways to the alveolar region that significantly impacts the partitioning of airway and alveolar contributions to exhaled NO.

Impact Of Transurethral Resection Of Prostate On International Prostate Symptom Score And Peak Urinary Flow Rate

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Md Waliul Islam ◽  
Md Abul Hossain ◽  
Md Nurul Hooda ◽  
Kazi Rafiqul Abedin ◽  
Husne Ara
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Transurethral Resection ◽  
Urine Volume ◽  
T Test ◽  
Urinary Symptoms ◽  
Urinary Flow Rate ◽  
Transurethral Resection Of Prostate ◽  
Urinary Flow ◽  
Paired Student ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: To evaluate urinary symptoms and quality of life in patient with BPH before and after TURP. To determine the impact of TURP on the urinary symptoms (IPSS) and peak urinary flow rate. Methods: This study is prospective study carried out between 2010 and 2011 in the department of Urology, National Institute of Kidney Diseases & Urology. Total 102 cases were selected purposively according to selection criteria. Each patient was observed and followed up at 8 weeks (1st visit), 16 weeks (2nd visit) 24 weeks (3rd visit) after transurethral resection of prostate (TURP). IPSS score, QOL score also recorded and uroflowmetry was done to see the peak urinary flow rate (Qmax) of urine and voiding time. USG was done to see post voidal residual urine volume and DRE also done in selected cases. Data was complied and statistical analysis were done using computer based software, Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), using paired ‘t’ test. A P value <0.05 was taken as significance. Results: Before TURP, IPSS range 17-25 and mean 21.61+2.43, after TURP, range 0-7 and mean 4.27+1.71). Hence a significant improvement of IPSS was found from 2 months to 6 months follow up after TURP. The change was tested using “paired student ‘t’ test”. Before TURP Qmax range 7-12.2 and mean was 9.96+1.69, which became range 18-25 and mean was 22.61+2.28 after TURP and therefore change of mean Qmax was 12.64+2.69. The change was tested using “paired student ‘t’ test”. The change was found significant (P<0.001). Conclusion: Transurethral resection of prostate resolves obstructive symptoms, rapid improvement of urinary flow rate Bangladesh Journal of Urology, Vol. 16, No. 1, Jan 2013 p.11-15

The Impact of Acupuncture Treatment on Nitric Oxide (NO) in Migraine Patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 275-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasemin Gündüztepe ◽  
Setenay Mit ◽  
Ersel Geçioglu ◽  
Neslihan Gurbuz ◽  
Osman Salkacı ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Acupuncture Treatment ◽  
The Impact

The Impact of Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADAMA), the Endogenous Nitric Oxide (NO) Synthase Inhibitor, to the Pathogenesis of Gastric Mucosal Damage

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Szlachcic ◽  
Gracjana Krzysiek-Maczka ◽  
Robert Pajdo ◽  
Aneta Targosz ◽  
Marcin Magierowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Asymmetric Dimethylarginine ◽  
Mucosal Damage ◽  
No Synthase ◽  
Gastric Mucosal Damage ◽  
No Synthase Inhibitor ◽  
Endogenous Nitric Oxide ◽  
Synthase Inhibitor ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Model of thermal buoyancy in cavity-ventilated roof constructions

2021 ◽  
pp. 174425912098418
Author(s):  
Toivo Säwén ◽  
Martina Stockhaus ◽  
Carl-Eric Hagentoft ◽  
Nora Schjøth Bunkholt ◽  
Paula Wahlgren
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Model ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Wind Pressure ◽  
Air Flow Rate ◽  
Test Set ◽  
Air Cavity ◽  
Thermal Buoyancy ◽  
The Impact

Timber roof constructions are commonly ventilated through an air cavity beneath the roof sheathing in order to remove heat and moisture from the construction. The driving forces for this ventilation are wind pressure and thermal buoyancy. The wind driven ventilation has been studied extensively, while models for predicting buoyant flow are less developed. In the present study, a novel analytical model is presented to predict the air flow caused by thermal buoyancy in a ventilated roof construction. The model provides means to calculate the cavity Rayleigh number for the roof construction, which is then correlated with the air flow rate. The model predictions are compared to the results of an experimental and a numerical study examining the effect of different cavity designs and inclinations on the air flow rate in a ventilated roof subjected to varying heat loads. Over 80 different test set-ups, the analytical model was found to replicate both experimental and numerical results within an acceptable margin. The effect of an increased total roof height, air cavity height and solar heat load for a given construction is an increased air flow rate through the air cavity. On average, the analytical model predicts a 3% higher air flow rate than found in the numerical study, and a 20% lower air flow rate than found in the experimental study, for comparable test set-ups. The model provided can be used to predict the air flow rate in cavities of varying design, and to quantify the impact of suggested roof design changes. The result can be used as a basis for estimating the moisture safety of a roof construction.

The impact of exogenous nitric oxide during cardiopulmonary bypass for cardiac surgery

Perfusion ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 026765912110148
Author(s):  
Joseph Mc Loughlin ◽  
Lorraine Browne ◽  
John Hinchion
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Bypass ◽  
Troponin I ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Low Cardiac Output Syndrome ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: Cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass frequently provokes a systemic inflammatory response syndrome. This can lead to the development of low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS). Both of these can affect morbidity and mortality. This study is a systematic review of the impact of gaseous nitric oxide (gNO), delivered via the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit during cardiac surgery, on post-operative outcomes. It aims to summarise the evidence available, to assess the effectiveness of gNO via the CPB circuit on outcomes, and highlight areas of further research needed to develop this hypothesis. Methods: A comprehensive search of Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library was performed in May 2020. Only randomised control trials (RCTs) were considered. Results: Three studies were identified with a total of 274 patients. There was variation in the outcomes measures used across the studies. These studies demonstrate there is evidence that this intervention may contribute towards cardioprotection. Significant reductions in cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels and lower vasoactive inotrope scores were seen in intervention groups. A high degree of heterogeneity between the studies exists. Meta-analysis of the duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay and length of hospital stay showed no significant differences. Conclusion: This systematic review explored the findings of three pilot RCTs. Overall the hypothesis that NO delivered via the CPB circuit can provide cardioprotection has been supported by this study. There remains a significant gap in the evidence, further high-quality research is required in both the adult and paediatric populations.

scholarly journals Research on the impact of ship traffic flow on the restricted channel segment of the middle Yangtze River based on traffic wave theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Liu ◽  
Gabriel Lodewijks
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Flow Simulation ◽  
Wave Theory ◽  
Flow Density ◽  
List Type ◽  
Ship Traffic ◽  
Traffic Wave ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Channel Segment

Abstract Abstract On the basis of the influence of dry season on ship traffic flow, the gathering and dissipating process of ship traffic flow was researched with Greenshields linear flow—density relationship model, the intrinsic relationship between the ship traffic congestion state and traffic wave in the unclosed restricted channel segment was emphatically explored when the ship traffic flow in a tributary channel inflows, and the influence law of multiple traffic waves on the ship traffic flow characteristics in unclosed restricted segment is revealed. On this basis, the expressions of traffic wave speed and direction, dissipation time of queued ships and the number of ships affected were provided, and combined with Monte Carlo method, the ship traffic flow simulation model in the restricted channel segment was built. The simulation results show that in closed restricted channel segment the dissipation time of ships queued is mainly related to the ship traffic flow rate of segments A and C, and the total number of ships affected to the ship traffic flow rate of segment A. And in unclosed restricted channel segment, the dissipation time and the total number of ships affected are also determined by the meeting time of the traffic waves in addition to the ship traffic flow rate of segments. The research results can provide the theoretical support for further studying the ship traffic flow in unclosed restricted channel segment with multiple tributaries Article Highlights The inflow of tributaries' ship traffic flows has an obvious impact on the traffic conditions in the unenclosed restricted channel segment. The interaction and influence between multiple ship traffic waves and the mechanism of generating new traffic waves are explained. The expression of both dissipation time of queued ships and the total number of ships affected in the closed and unclosed restricted channel segment are given.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the impact of viscosity, injection volume, and injection flow rate on subcutaneous injection tolerance

2015 ◽  
pp. 473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Schwarzenbach ◽  
Cecile Berteau ◽  
Orchidee Filipe-Santos ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Humberto Rojas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Subcutaneous Injection ◽  
Injection Volume ◽  
Injection Flow Rate ◽  
Injection Flow ◽  
The Impact
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