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2022 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
José Alfredo Villagómez-Cortés ◽  
Blanca Leydi Guevara-Torres ◽  
Luis Antonio Landin-Grandvallet ◽  
Alberto Tirado-Madrid

The rapid weight gain and fast muscle growth due to intense genetic selection and improved nutrition for additional breast muscle in broiler commercial strains affect chickens health. In order to compare the main locomotive problems in broilers of Cobb and Ross strains, two pens from a commercial farm in Veracruz, Mexico were used. The first pen housed 16,500 males and 16,500 females of Cobb strain and the second one 16,500 males and 16,500 females of Ross strain. Chicks were checked for locomotion problems from day one until their sale. Animals with problems were recorded and necropsies were performed to identify the pathology. Out of 1406 animals with locomotive problems (2.13% of the total), 58.9% were Cobb and 41.1% Ross (P <0.05). The frequency of locomotive problems was 2.51% for Cobb and 1.75% for Ross. Most common individual lesions were osteochondrosis (38.61%), inflamed joints with purulent contents (37.13%), and valgus (19.65%). Locomotive problems appeared since the first week, but its number increased as birds gained weight, particularly from the fourth week on. Problems occurred more in males than in females and in Cobb birds than in the Ross strain. Economic loss due to locomotion problems was higher for the Cobb strain.


2022 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Lise Dubois ◽  
Cindy Feng ◽  
Brigitte Bédard ◽  
Yamei Yu ◽  
Zhong-Cheng Luo ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective: To assess relationships between breastfeeding, rapid growth in the first year of life, and overweight/obesity status at age 2. Design: As part of an observational, longitudinal study beginning in early pregnancy, multivariable logistic regressions were used to assess associations between breastfeeding duration (total and exclusive) and rapid weight gain (RWG) between birth and age 1, and to determine predictors of overweight/obesity status at age 2. Setting: 9 hospitals located in the province of Quebec, Canada. Participants: 1599 term infants participating in the 3D Cohort Study Results: Children having RWG in the first year and those having excess weight at age 2 accounted for 28% and <10%, respectively. In multivariable models, children breastfed <6 months and from 6 months to <1 year were, respectively, 2.5 times (OR: 2.45; 95% CI: 1.76-3.41) and 1.8 times (OR: 1.78; 1.29-2.45) more likely to show RWG up to age 1 compared to children breastfed ≥ 1 year. Children exclusively breastfed < 3 months had significantly greater odds of RWG in the first year (OR: 1.94; 1.25-3.04) compared to children exclusively breastfed for ≥6 months. Associations between breastfeeding duration (total or exclusive) and excess weight at age 2 were not detected. RWG in the first year was found to be the main predictor of excess weight at age 2 (OR: 6.98; 4.35-11.47). Conclusions: The potential beneficial effects of breastfeeding on rate of growth in the first year of life suggest that interventions promoting breastfeeding are relevant for obesity prevention early in life.


2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-35
Author(s):  
Carlos Francisco Dionicio López ◽  
Neora Alterman ◽  
Ronit Calderon‐Margalit ◽  
Michael Hauzer ◽  
Itai Kloog ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Shahina Mole.S ◽  
Ammu.K.Sasi

Female reproductive system consists of hypothalamo-pituitary-ovarian axis and intact uterine-adnexa which maintains a complex mechanism. In human body all the systems are interrelated to function properly; any imbalance in one system may cause multisystem pathogenesis. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy, which is multifactorial and polygenic condition, manifested as oligoovulation or anovulation, signs of hyperandrogenism and multiple small ovarian cysts. Signs and symptoms vary within individual’s overtime. This adversely affect the reproductive system by menstrual disorders, infertility, obesity, depression, sleep apnea, insulin resistance and in due course may result in diabetes mellitus, endometrial cancer, cardiovascular disease etc. According to Ayurveda PCOS is a disorder which involves the three Doshas, Dhathus like Rasa, Raktha and Medas. The Srothas involved in this condition are Rasa, Rakta and Arthava vaha which eventually manifests features such as Anarthava (amenorrhea), Vandhyathwa, Pushpagni, Abeeja rtuchakra (anovular bleeding). Here is a case report of 19 year old girl who presented with irregular menstruation, rapid weight gain and hair loss. On USG she was detected to have bilateral PCO pattern. Based on the clinical features, treatment principles adopted were Aamapachana, Vata anulomana, Kaphapittahara and Arthava janana. After 2 months of internal medications, symptoms reduced markedly and menstruation was normal. Adherence to Ayurvedic principles is found to be helpful in PCOS for a healthy and fruitful life.


Author(s):  
Nemanja Lakicevic ◽  
Diba Mani ◽  
Antonio Paoli ◽  
Roberto Roklicer ◽  
Antonino Bianco ◽  
...  

Abstract Background As combat sports are classified by body mass, many athletes engage in rapid weight loss (RWL) prior to competition so they can gain an advantage over lighter opponents. Following the weigh-in, athletes engage in rapid weight gain (RWG), whereby some athletes have been able to compete up to three weight categories greater than the official division weighed in at. Results Although the impact of weight cycling on performance remains equivocal, robust scientific evidence indicates serious acute and chronic negative consequences on physiological and health-related parameters. Still, weight cycling remains highly prevalent in combat sports, and interventions to limit or stop this cultural norm are recommended. Conclusions Weigh-ins for combat sports should be transitioned to take place closer to the start of competition. This reduced time and access to engage in RWG will cut down, if not completely prevent, weight cycling. These rule changes that aim to benefit athlete’s health and promote fairness must be made at the international level, which will promote them at those levels below, as well, given qualification protocols.


2021 ◽  
pp. 151-155
Author(s):  
E. V. Dvoriankova

Striae may form on the skin due to a number of factors: rapid weight gain, muscle hypertrophy, endocrinopathies, breast enlargement, as a side effect of long-term topical use of strong corticosteroids. However, in some rare circumstances, striae can develop as a complication due to the use of tissue expanders. This cosmetic defect develops most often on the skin of the thighs, abdomen, mammary glands in women and the shoulders in men. Striae of pregnancy are a common cosmetic skin defect. The development of striae is associated with stretching and rupture of connective tissue in susceptible individuals against the background of influence of genetic and hormonal factors. The appearance of striae gravidarum does not have a significant effect on the health of patients, however, a cosmetic defect caused by the appearance of striae can generate psychoemotional (psychoemotional) stress and lead to a decrease in quality of life. The striae development occurs in certain stages. The initial period of striae development – red (immature) striae – is characterized by the absence of changes in the epidermis and signs of inflammation in the dermis. The appearance of white (mature) striae is accompanied by the architectural distortion of elastic fibre net and changes in the viscoelastic properties of the affected skin, which becomes much less elastic. The correction of striae requires topical treatment that help moisturize and soften the skin, stimulate the processes of collagen production, as well as physiotherapy techniques. However, many of them have contraindications for use during pregnancy. The article discusses the issues of the use of cosmetic products that can be used during pregnancy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren M. Quinn ◽  
F. Susan Wong ◽  
Parth Narendran

The rising incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) cannot be ascribed to genetics alone, and causative environmental triggers and drivers must also be contributing. The prospective TEDDY study has provided the greatest contributions in modern time, by addressing misconceptions and refining the search strategy for the future. This review outlines the evidence to date to support the pathways from association to causality, across all stages of T1D (seroconversion to beta cell failure). We focus on infections and vaccinations; infant growth and childhood obesity; the gut microbiome and the lifestyle factors which cultivate it. Of these, the environmental determinants which have the most supporting evidence are enterovirus infection, rapid weight gain in early life, and the microbiome. We provide an infographic illustrating the key environmental determinants in T1D and their likelihood of effect. The next steps are to investigate these environmental triggers, ideally though gold-standard randomised controlled trials and further prospective studies, to help explore public health prevention strategies.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan E. Petrov ◽  
Nana Jiao ◽  
Sarada S. Panchanathan ◽  
Elizabeth Reifsnider ◽  
Dean V. Coonrod ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Overweight, obesity, and associated comorbidities are a pressing global issue among children of all ages, particularly among low-income populations. Rapid weight gain (RWG) in the first 6 months of infancy contributes to childhood obesity. Suboptimal sleep-wake patterns and gut microbiota (GM) have also been associated with childhood obesity, but little is known about their influences on early infant RWG. Sleep may alter the GM and infant metabolism, and ultimately impact obesity; however, data on the interaction between sleep-wake patterns and GM development on infant growth are scarce. In this study, we aim to investigate associations of infant sleep-wake patterns and GM development with RWG at 6 months and weight gain at 12 months. We also aim to evaluate whether temporal interactions exist between infant sleep-wake patterns and GM, and if these relations influence RWG. Methods The Snuggle Bug/ Acurrucadito study is an observational, longitudinal study investigating whether 24-h, actigraphy-assessed, sleep-wake patterns and GM development are associated with RWG among infants in their first year. Based on the Ecological Model of Growth, we propose a novel conceptual framework to incorporate sleep-wake patterns and the GM as metabolic contributors for RWG in the context of maternal-infant interactions, and familial and socio-physical environments. In total, 192 mother-infant pairs will be recruited, and sleep-wake patterns and GM development assessed at 3 and 8 weeks, and 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postpartum. Covariates including maternal and child characteristics, family and environmental factors, feeding practices and dietary intake of infants and mothers, and stool-derived metabolome and exfoliome data will be assessed. The study will apply machine learning techniques combined with logistic time-varying effect models to capture infant growth and aid in elucidating the dynamic associations between study variables and RWG. Discussion Repeated, valid, and objective assessment at clinically and developmentally meaningful intervals will provide robust measures of longitudinal sleep, GM, and growth. Project findings will provide evidence for future interventions to prevent RWG in infancy and subsequent obesity. The work also may spur the development of evidence-based guidelines to address modifiable factors that influence sleep-wake and GM development and prevent childhood obesity.


Author(s):  
Brenda Burgess ◽  
Katherine S. Morris ◽  
Myles S. Faith ◽  
Rocco A. Paluch ◽  
Kai Ling Kong

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