scholarly journals Odontometric and Skull Anthropometric Parameters as a Forensic Tool in Stature Estimation: A Cross-sectional Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-206
Author(s):  
Mugdha Mankar (Gadbail)
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stature Estimation ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Combined Data

ABSTRACT Background The aim of the study was to evaluate the relation between height of an individual with the circumference of skull and combined mesiodistal width (CMDW) of the permanent maxillary anterior teeth in forensic and medicolegal investigations. Materials and methods In this study, 100 persons were evaluated. Mesiodistal widths of the permanent maxillary anterior teeth and height and circumference of the skull were measured. Linear regression analysis was used for the known heights of the combined data and data for males and females against the odontometric and anthropometric variables. Results Highly significant correlation was observed between height and other parameters for combined data and data for males. There was statistically significant difference between equation relating height to the CMDW of the maxillary anterior teeth and equation relating height to head circumference. Conclusion It can be stated that the skull with teeth may provide accurate clues to stature from an individual's fragmentary remains and thus provide a reliable method of estimation of height from skeletal remains during forensic investigations. Clinical significance Odontometric parameters along with regression equations may be used as a supplementary approach for stature estimation, especially in situations of unavailability of extremities. In the advancement of field of forensic odontology, skull anthropometry including maxillary extent, mesiodistal dimension of anteriors, and circumference of the skull are beneficial for stature estimation. How to cite this article Gondivkar SM, Gadbail AR, Vedpathak PR, Sarode S, Sarode G, Mankar M, Patil S. Odontometric and Skull Anthropometric Parameters as a Forensic Tool in Stature Estimation: A Cross-sectional Analysis. World J Dent 2017;8(3):202-206

scholarly journals Estudio de seguimiento de egresados como herramienta para la actualización curricular con fines de acreditación de cuatro licenciaturas

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-31
Author(s):  
R. Méndez Torres ◽  
Ma. R. Sánchez Valencia
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Information ◽  
Academic Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Initial Hypothesis ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Analysis

El presente trabajo muestra el análisis comparativo de cohorte transversal que resulta del estudio de seguimiento de egresados para la generación 2013 de la Universidad Interactiva y a Distancia del Estado de Guanajuato (UNIDEG). La intención es realizar una actualización curricular que eventualmente permita la acreditación por parte de los organismos de COPAES de cuatro licenciaturas. Se parte de la hipótesis de que no existe diferencia significativa en los resultados y opiniones de los egresados de las diferentes carreras. Los resultados permiten conocer información relevante de los egresados que generan el autoconocimiento de la institución y la puesta en marcha de acciones de mejoramiento de la calidad académica y al mismo tiempo el acercamiento a los egresados para impulsar proyectos en los que se les involucre. This paper shows a cross sectional analysis of a graduates follow up study of 2013 generation of Universidad Interactiva y a Distancia del Estado de Guanajuato (UNIDEG). The purpose is to make a curricular update that eventually allow the accreditation by of the four bachelors by the members of COPAES. The initial hypothesis is that there is no significant difference in the results and opinions of graduates of different bachelors. The results let to know relevant information from graduates that generate self-knowledge of the institution to generate actions to improve academic quality while approaching graduates to promote projects in which they are involved.  

scholarly journals Association Between Conflicts of Interest and Authors’ Positions on Harms of Varenicline: a Cross-Sectional Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Fabbri ◽  
Camilla Hansen Nejstgaard ◽  
Quinn Grundy ◽  
Lisa Bero ◽  
Adam G. Dunn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Drug Safety ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Funding Source ◽  
Industry Funding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Media Attention ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Abstract Background Few studies have investigated the relationship between industry funding/conflicts of interest and authors’ positions in opinion pieces on drug safety. Harmful effects of varenicline, a treatment for smoking cessation, have been highly contested. Objective To examine the association between pharmaceutical industry funding/authors’ financial conflicts of interest and position on varenicline in opinion articles, especially in relation to the minimization of harms; to assess whether opinion pieces on drug safety issues written by authors with conflicts of interest are more frequently cited in the news or social media. Design Cross-sectional analysis. Participants English language opinion pieces and narrative reviews about varenicline published between May 2006 and February 2019. Main Measures Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals; the Mann-Whitney two-sample statistic was used to test for differences in Altmetric scores, a measure of media attention. Key Results Of the 221 included articles, 30.3% (67) disclosed the funding source and 62.9% (139) disclosed authors’ conflicts of interest. Authors of opinion pieces on varenicline who reported financial ties to the pharmaceutical industry (as a conflict of interest or funding source) were more likely to minimise the cardiovascular and psychiatric risk of varenicline compared to those without conflicts of interest or industry funding (OR: 4.00; 95% CI: 1.32 to 12.16 for cardiovascular risk; OR: 8.51; 95% CI: 3.79 to 19.11 for psychiatric risk). These associations persisted in sensitivity analyses. No statistically significant difference in Altmetric score was found between articles with (mean 15.83, median 3) and without (mean 11.90, median 1) conflicts of interest, indicating similar media attention (p-value=0.11). Conclusions We found that authors with financial ties to drug companies were more likely to publish opinion pieces that minimised harms of varenicline. These results raise questions about journals’ editorial policies to accept reviews of treatments from authors with financial relationships with manufacturers.

scholarly journals Do anticoagulants affect outcomes of hip fracture surgery? A cross-sectional analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 140 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Hoerlyck ◽  
Terence Ong ◽  
Merete Gregersen ◽  
Else Marie Damsgaard ◽  
Lars Borris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hip Fracture ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Oral Anticoagulants ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hip Fracture Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Fracture Surgery

Abstract Introduction The management of patients with a hip fracture is affected by the use of oral anticoagulants. A cross-sectional analysis was undertaken to investigate health outcome differences in those anticoagulated compared to those not anticoagulated. Methods Patients aged 50 years and over presenting to a large university hospital with hip fractures were identified from the service registry. Patient characteristics and health outcomes between those not anticoagulated were compared with those anticoagulated (warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants, DOAC). Results 200/2307 (9%) patients were anticoagulated. 84% were on warfarin, and the rest a DOAC. Compared to those anticoagulated, there was a higher prevalence of dementia (25% vs. 18%, p = 0.02) and a lower prevalence of cardiovascular disease (54% vs. 78%, p < 0.01), atrial fibrillation (10% vs. 82%, p < 0.01), and polypharmacy (55% vs. 76%, p < 0.01). Renal function was lower in the anticoagulated group. Time to operation for those not anticoagulated and anticoagulated was a median (IQR) of 25 (15) and 27 (18) hours. There was no difference in blood transfusion and hospital mortality. Postoperative complications were similar except a higher rate of renal failure (14% vs. 19%, p = 0.04) and heart failure (1% vs. 5%, p < 0.01), and a longer length of stay [median (IQR): 14 (10) vs. 16 (12) days] in the anticoagulated group. This was no longer significant after adjustment of confounders. Conclusion There was no statistically significant difference in health outcomes between those anticoagulated and those not after adjusting for patient characteristics. It was feasible to avoid significant delay in hip fracture surgery in those anticoagulated.

Evaluation of the prevalence and nutritional and social determinants of overweight in a population of schoolchildren: a cross-sectional analysis of 5,037 children

2012 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 472-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Filla Rosaneli ◽  
Flavia Auler ◽  
Carla Barreto Manfrinato ◽  
Claudine Filla Rosaneli ◽  
Caroline Sganzerla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Determinants ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Quantitative Clinical Characteristics of 53 Patients with MPS VII: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S1-S45
Author(s):  
M. Zielonka ◽  
S. Garbade ◽  
S. Kölker ◽  
G. Hoffmann ◽  
M. Ries
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Mps Vii ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Fracture prevalence in children 0-19 years-old in Mexico: A 10-year cross-sectional analysis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Clark ◽  
Annarella Barbato ◽  
Miguel Angel Guagnelli ◽  
Jose Alberto Rascon ◽  
Edgar Denova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Fracture Prevalence ◽  
Sectional Analysis

2174-PUB: Profiling of Young Diabetes in India: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Report

Diabetes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 2174-PUB
Author(s):  
NARAYANAN NK ◽  
CS DWARAKANATH ◽  
VENKATARAMAN S ◽  
MANIKANDAN RM ◽  
NARENDRA BS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Quantitative Electrical Analysis of FIB Prepared Vias on BiCMOS and CMOS090 Designs

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Domengès ◽  
P. Poirier
Keyword(s):  
Ion Beam ◽  
Beam Current ◽  
Kelvin Probe ◽  
Metal Line ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probe Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Controlling Parameter ◽  
Electrical Analysis ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Abstract In this study, the resistance of FIB prepared vias was characterized by the Kelvin probe technique and their physical characteristics studied using cross-sectional analysis. Two domains of resistivity were isolated in relation to the ion beam current used for the deposition of the via metal (Pt). Also submicrometer vias were investigated on 4.2 µm deep metal lines of a BiCMOS aluminum based design and a CMOS 090 copper based one. It is shown that the controlling parameter is the shape and volume of the contact, and that the contact formation is favored by the amount of over-mill of the via into the metal line it will contact.

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