scholarly journals Differences in Trunk Kinematic between Frail and Nonfrail Elderly Persons during Turn Transition Based on a Smartphone Inertial Sensor

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Galán-Mercant ◽  
Antonio I. Cuesta-Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Frail Elderly ◽  
Inertial Sensor ◽  
Angular Displacement ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active

Objective. Firstly, to, through instrumentation with theiPhone4smartphone, measure and describe variability of tridimensional acceleration, angular velocity, and displacement of the trunk in the turn transition during the ten-meter Extended Timed-Get-up-and-Go test in two groups of frail and physically active elderly persons. Secondly, to analyse the differences and performance of the variance between the study groups during turn transition (frail and healthy).Design. This is a cross-sectional study of 30 subjects over 65 years, 14 frail subjects, and 16 healthy subjects.Results. Significant differences were found between the groups of elderly persons in the accelerometry (P<0.01) and angular displacement variables (P<0.05), obtained in the kinematic readings of the trunk during the turning transitions. The results obtained in this study show a series of deficits in the frail elderly population group.Conclusions. The inertial sensor found in theiPhone4is able to study and analyse the kinematics of the turning transitions in frail and physically active elderly persons. The accelerometry values for the frail elderly are lower than the physically active elderly, whilst variability in the readings for the frail elderly is also lower than the control group.

scholarly journals Homocysteine, trace elements and oxidant/antioxidant status in mild cognitively impaired elderly persons: a cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 336-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajar Negahdar ◽  
Seyed Reza Hosseini ◽  
Hadi Parsian ◽  
Farzan Kheirkhah ◽  
Abbas Mosapour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Effective Parameters ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Introduction. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the prodromal stage of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), so identification of the related risk factors can be helpful. There are controversial data regarding the serum oxidant/antioxidant status, trace elements and homocysteine (Hcy) as effective parameters in this disease, therefore the status of these factors was determined in this study. Methods. One hundred-twenty elderly persons with cognitive impairment and 120 elderly healthy persons who were differentiated using Mini-mental state examination (MMSE) participated in this study. The patients were divided into mild and moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment group. Serum antioxidant/oxidant, copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn) and Hcy concentrations were measured using routine methods. Results. Oxidant and antioxidant levels increased and decreased based on the severity of the disease and were higher and lower in patients than in control group, respectively (p<0.001). With adjusting for age, gender and education, significant difference in Hcy levels was not observed. There was no significant difference in trace elements levels among groups. Conclusions. Results confirmed the association between oxidative damage with increasing the severity of cognitive impairment. These factors may be involved in the etiology of cognitive impairment and AD. Identification of such biomarkers is important to select appropriate treatment goals before the onset of irreversible clinical signs.

scholarly journals Association Between Physical Activity and Post menopausal Symptoms in Saudi Women: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-164
Author(s):  
Muneera Almurdi ◽  
◽  
Syamala Buragadda ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference

Objectives: Menopause is the termination of a woman’s menstrual cycle for a year. In this condition, women’s health status declines due to hormonal changes and aging. Physical Activity (PA) is among the best available alternatives for managing menopause-related symptoms without any adverse effects. This study aimed to assess the relationship between PA and symptoms, such as fatigue, depression, and insomnia in Saudi menopausal women. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 60 menopausal women; they were divided into physically active and inactive groups. The group allocation was conducted based on their PA level determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short-Form (IPAQ-SF). Menopausal symptoms, such as fatigue, depression, and insomnia were assessed using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), respectively, in the study groups. The association between PA and fatigue, depression, and insomnia was assessed using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The significance level was set at P≤0.05. Results: Fatigue, depression, and insomnia were more prevalent in physically inactive post-menopause women than the active women. A significant difference was observed in the outcome variables between the study groups. Furthermore, a significant association was detected between PA and fatigue, depression, and insomnia in the study participants. Discussion: Half of the explored menopausal women were physically active. Physically active menopausal women presented less fatigue, depression, and insomnia, compared to their inactive counterparts. This study suggested that PA positively impacted menopausal symptoms (fatigue, insomnia, & depression). Besides, the collected results highlighted the importance of physical activity among menopausal women.

Back Pain in Rowers: A Cross-sectional Study on Prevalence, Pain Characteristics and Risk Factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (01) ◽  
pp. 51-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Trompeter ◽  
Daniela Fett ◽  
Petra Platen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Pain Prevalence ◽  
Pain Characteristics ◽  
Heavy Loads ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Objectives To establish the prevalence of back pain in rowers at different competition levels and rowing typologies compared with a non-rowing control group; to determine different time periods, the location on the spine, and different pain characteristics. Additionally to evaluated different risk factors that might be responsible for back pain. Methods A standardized and validated online back pain questionnaire was sent to elite and non-elite rowers of different rowing typologies, and a physically active non-rowing control group. Results Responses from 156 rowers (104 elite and 52 non-elite/ 49 scull and 76 sweep rowers) and 166 controls were received. Back pain prevalence and severity was significantly higher among rowers compared with controls, and among scull compared with sweep rowers. The lower back was the main location of back pain in rowers of all competition levels and typologies, and in controls. Age, sex, and training volume influenced the prevalence of back pain. Rowing kinematics, strength, and ergometer training were the main associated risk factors for back pain in rowers. Conclusions Back pain in different spinal locations is a common complaint in rowers of different typologies and competition levels. Rowing kinematics, strength, and ergometer training are the main associated risk factors for developing back pain in rowers. Thus, the spinal load due to rowing kinematics and different types of training should be investigated in future studies. Additionally, training should be monitored by experienced coaches to prevent back pain due to technical mistakes or too-heavy loads.

scholarly journals Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection and Spontaneous Abortion

2021 ◽  
pp. 78-81
Author(s):  
Rahayu Basir ◽  
Eddy Hartono ◽  
Eddy R. Moeljono ◽  
St. Nur Asni
Keyword(s):  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Spontaneous Abortion ◽  
Vaginal Discharge ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection ◽  
History Of ◽  
Group 2

Abstract Objective: To determine the correlation between spontaneous abortion and Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in women who experienced spontaneous abortion. Normal pregnancies with gestational age more than equal to 37 weeks as control. Detection of C. trachomatis in the product of conception or placenta from curettage using the PCR method. Results: Positive C. trachomatis was found 3 cases in the abortion group and 4 cases in control. In the abortion group, C. trachomatis found in 1 case with vaginal discharge history and 2 cases without this history. C. trachomatis also found in 3 cases without a history of abortion. This bacteria was not found in patients with an abortion history. In the control group, 2 cases of positive C. trachomatis were found in pregnant women with or without a history of vaginal discharge and abortion, respectively. There were no significant differences regarding the positive of C. trachomatis between the two study groups regarding history of vaginal discharge and abortion. Conclusions: Spontaneous abortion does not correlate with C. trachomatis infection. Keywords: chlamydia trachomatis, infection, spontaneous abortion. Abstrak Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui hubungan antara abortus spontan dan infeksi Chlamydia trachomatis. Metode: Penelitian potong lintang dilakukan pada perempuan yang mengalami abortus spontan. Kehamilan normal dengan usia kehamilan lebih dari sama dengan 37 minggu sebagai kontrol. Deteksi C. trachomatis pada produk konsepsi atau plasenta dari kuretase menggunakan metode PCR. Hasil: C. trachomatis positif ditemukan 3 kasus pada kelompok aborsi dan 4 kasus dalam kontrol. Pada kelompok abortus spontan, C. trachomatis ditemukan pada 1 kasus dengan riwayat keputihan dan 2 kasus tanpa riwayat keputihan. C. trachomatis juga ditemukan pada 3 kasus tanpa riwayat abortus. Bakteri ini tidak ditemukan pada pasien dengan riwayat abortus. Pada kelompok kontrol, 2 kasus positif C. trachomatis masing-masing ditemukan pada perempuan hamil dengan atau tanpa riwayat keputihan dan abortus. Tidak ada perbedaan signifikan C. trachomatis positif antara kedua kelompok penelitian berdasarkan riwayat keputihan dan abortus. Kesimpulan: Abortus spontan tidak berkorelasi dengan infeksi C. trachomatis. Kata kunci: abortus spontan, chlamydia trachomatis, infeksi.

scholarly journals Similar hematological and biochemical parameters among periodontitis and control group subjects

2012 ◽  
Vol 06 (03) ◽  
pp. 287-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shobha Prakash ◽  
Kunaal Dhingra ◽  
Shanmuga Priya
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hematological And Biochemical Parameters ◽  
And Control

ABSTRACTObjectives: There are conflicting reports in the past literature documenting the tendency of anemia in patients with periodontitis. Hence, this study was undertaken to assess whether periodontitis may cause an anemic state, by evaluating and comparing the red blood cell count, levels of hemoglobin, hematocrit, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), serum iron and serum ferritin between subjects with and without periodontitis.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 140 systemically healthy subjects of both sexes (mean age 46 years) were recruited as control group (50 subjects without periodontitis) and study groups comprising 30 patients each with mild, moderate and severe chronic generalized periodontitis. Periodontal parameters and orthopantamographs were taken for all the groups and then 5 mL venous blood samples were sent for complete blood count and biochemical analysis. Inter-group and intra-group comparisons were performed for all the assessed parametersResults: The periodontal parameters were significantly higher (P≤.05) in periodontitis patients. Except for the ESR, which was significantly higher (P=.03) in the mild periodontitis group than the control group, hematological and biochemical parameters were not significantly different (P>.05) among the study groups or between the control and study groups. This difference was not evident even among the male and female subjects of both control and study groups (P>.05).Conclusions: Within the limits of this cross-sectional study, it can be concluded that the presence and severity of periodontitis may not affect the hematological and biochemical parameters of an individual. Further long term studies are however encouraged to validate these findings. (Eur J Dent 2012;6:287-294)softening of enamel (erosion). In respect to the chemical variables tested, despite not statistically significant, the pH seems to have more influence on the erosive potential of these drinks. (Eur J Dent 2007;1:10-13)

scholarly journals FVC, FEV1 And FEV1/FVC% In Type-1 Diabetic Male And Their Relationships With HbA1c

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khan Mohammad Arif ◽  
Nasim Jahan ◽  
Nayma Sultana ◽  
Rezina Akter
Keyword(s):  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Glycosylated Hemoglobin ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Apparently Healthy

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic and debilitating disease. Its complications give rise to micro and macrovascular diseases which affect eyes, kidneys, heart, blood vessels, nerves and also lungs. There may be a relationship between type-1 diabetes and reduced lung function.Objectives: To observe FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC % and their relationship with HbA1C in type-1 diabetic male in   Bangladesh.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka from January to December 2009. A total number of 60 male   subjects, from 18-30 years of age was taken and was divided into control and study groups. Among them study group was consisted of 30 type-1 diabetic male patients. Control group was consisted of 30 apparently healthy age, sex, BMI and socioeconomic status matched non-diabetic subjects. All the subjects belonged to lower socio-economic status. For assessment of lung function, FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC % of all the subjects were measured. All of theses tests were done by spirometric method by using a digital Spirometer. Again, to observe glycemic control of blood, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels of diabetic patients were also measured by usual laboratory technique. Data were analyzed by Independent-Samples ‘t’ test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient test as applicable.Results: FVC (p <0.001), FEV1 (p < 0.001), and FEV1/FVC% (p < 0.05) were significantly lower in type-1 diabetic patients in comparison to those of apparently healthy non-diabetic male. Again FVC and FEV1 had significant (p < 0.001) negative correlation but FEV1/FVC% had non-significant positive correlation with HbA1c.Conclusion: Impairment of some lung functions may be found in type-1 diabetic male which may be due to poor glycemic control. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbsp.v7i1.11156 J Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2012, June; 7(1): 23-28

scholarly journals Hypertension But Not Heart Failure or Coronary Artery Disease is Associated with Mental Disorders

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Namdar ◽  
Fatemeh Jamshidi ◽  
Davoud Ezzati ◽  
raana Zakeri ◽  
Seyyed-Reza Sadat-Ebrahimi
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Artery Disease

Abstract Background: Previous studies have emphasized the significant association between depression, anxiety, and stress and hypertension (HTN), heart failure (HF), and coronary artery disease (CAD). However, among included patients with HF or CAD in those studies, there were considerable proportions of patients with concomitant HTN and vice versa leading to some possible bias in final estimations. Therefore, we aimed to exclude those patients with concomitant diseases and reassess the association between these three prevalent cardiovascular diseases with three important psychological disorders. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 300 patients were evaluated, including 100 with HTN (without a history or concomitant HF or CAD), 100 with HF (without HTN or CAD), and 100 with CAD (without HTN or HF). Moreover, 100 healthy volunteers were considered as the control group. Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 was used to measure the magnitude of depression, anxiety, and stress. Result: The average scores of 4.6, 9.1, 3.7, and 4.4 for depression, 3.9, 11.1, 4.1, and 3.6 for anxiety and 6.5, 13.6, 5.2, and 5.4 for stress were detected in control, HTN, CAD, and HF groups, respectively. The depression, anxiety, and stress scores of HTN group were significantly higher than the control (p<0.05), CAD (p<0.05) and HF (p<0.05) groups; this is while these scores were not significantly different between other study groups (p>0.05).Conclusion: Our study demonstrated a significantly higher magnitude of psychological disorders in patients with HTN. However, their magnitude in patients with HF and CAD without concomitant HTN were similar to those in healthy participants.

scholarly journals Hypertension but Not Heart Failure or Coronary Artery Disease is Associated With Mental Disorders

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Namdar ◽  
Fatemeh Jamshidi ◽  
Davoud Ezzati ◽  
raana Zakeri ◽  
Seyyed-Reza Sadat-Ebrahimi
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Artery Disease

Abstract Background Previous studies have emphasized the significant association between depression, anxiety, and stress and hypertension (HTN), heart failure (HF), and coronary artery disease (CAD). However, among included patients with HF or CAD in those studies, there were considerable proportions of patients with concomitant HTN and vice versa leading to some possible bias in final estimations. Therefore, we aimed to exclude those patients with concomitant diseases and reassess the association between these three prevalent cardiovascular diseases with three important psychological disorders. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 300 patients were evaluated, including 100 with HTN (without a history or concomitant HF or CAD), 100 with HF (without HTN or CAD), and 100 with CAD (without HTN or HF). Moreover, 100 healthy volunteers were considered as the control group. Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 was used to measure the magnitude of depression, anxiety, and stress. Result The average scores of 4.6, 9.1, 3.7, and 4.4 for depression, 3.9, 11.1, 4.1, and 3.6 for anxiety and 6.5, 13.6, 5.2, and 5.4 for stress were detected in control, HTN, CAD, and HF groups, respectively. The depression, anxiety, and stress scores of HTN group were significantly higher than the control (p < 0.05), CAD (p < 0.05) and HF (p < 0.05) groups; this is while these scores were not significantly different between other study groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion Our study demonstrated a significantly higher magnitude of psychological disorders in patients with HTN. However, their magnitude in patients with HF and CAD without concomitant HTN were similar to those in healthy participants.

DYSLIPIDEMIA IN THYROID DISORDERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kashish Narula ◽  
Narendra Kumar Dara ◽  
Shyam Lal Meena
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Metabolism ◽  
Thyroid Dysfunction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Thyroid Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Carbohydrate And Lipid Metabolism ◽  
History Of ◽  
Thyroid Profile ◽  
Basal Energy Expenditure

Background: Thyroid hormones influence nearly all major metabolic pathways. Their most obvious and well-known action is the increase in basal energy expenditure obtained by acting on protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. The lipid metabolism is more influenced by the thyroid hormone. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 patients with suspicion of thyroid disorders were taken as cases. One hundred patients with normal thyroid profile and no history of other chronic diseases were taken as control group. Results: The serum TC, TG and LDL levels in hypothyroid individuals (both overt and subclinical) were significantly higher than euthyroid subjects but the levels were comparable between hyperthyroid and euthyroid group. Conclusion: Dyslipidemias are associated with thyroid disorders, so biochemical screening for thyroid dysfunction in all dyslipidemic patients. Therefore, patients presenting with dyslipidemia are recommended for investigation to explore thyroid dysfunction. Keywords: Thyroid profile, Total cholesterol, Triglycerides and LDL

Pengaruh bising lalu lintas terhadap penurunan fungsi pendengaran pada juru parkir di kota Denpasar

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Ketut Susilawati ◽  
Wayan Sudana ◽  
Eka Putra Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Hearing Threshold ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hearing Function

Background: Noise pollution or noise is an unwanted sound which is disturbing to human beings.However small or soft the sound, if it is undesirable it is considered as noise. Noise induced hearingloss is a sensorineural hearing loss that is commonly encountered second to presbycusis. Purpose: Toknow the effect of traffic noise exposure on hearing impairment to the employees of the Parking DistrictCompany of the Denpasar city and to improve diagnostic detection on hearing impairment caused bynoise. Method: A cross sectional study was conducted at the Parking District Company office. Thepopulations of this study were the employees of the Parking District Company. Samples of this study were the employees who were exposed to traffic noise and control samples were an employee who was unexposed. Samples were selected by simple random sampling. Results: From 40 parking attendants,27 persons (67.5%) aged above 35 years old. The parking attendants who had been working for ten to fifteen years were 36 persons (90%) and no history using ear protection when working. Seven persons(17.5%) had referred DPOAE upon examination with increase hearing threshold on audiogram result.In this study the parking attendants who had hearing deficit induced by noise were 7 persons (17.5%)and only one person (2.5%) in control group. There was a statistically significant effect of traffic noiseto hearing function deficit (p<0.05). Conclusion: Traffic noise has effect in hearing function deficit onthe parking attendants.ORLI Vol. 40 No. 2 Tahun 2010Key words: NIHL, parking attendant, audiometry, DPOAE.

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