scholarly journals The Assessment of the Integrated Antioxidant System of the Body in the Course of Radon Therapy: A Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jadwiga Kuciel-Lewandowska ◽  
Jan Gnus ◽  
Lilla Pawlik-Sobecka ◽  
Sylwia Płaczkowska ◽  
Izabela Kokot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant System ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Disc Disease ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Radon Water ◽  
And Control

Introduction. The sources of Reactive Oxidative Species (ROS) in the organism are the respiratory processes occurring in cells catalyzed by different enzymes. Operation of ROS is balanced by antioxidants, the compounds; although present in low concentrations, they significantly inhibit the degree of oxidation of particular molecules. The Aim of the Study. The aim of this study was to assess the changes in the integrated antioxidant system under the influence of radon therapy in osteoarthritis patients. Material and Methods. Observation included 35 patients suffering from degenerative joints and disc disease (mean age 56.5 years) undergoing radon water therapy and control group that consisted of 15 osteoarthritis patients (mean age 54.2) without contact with radon water. Before therapy and after 18 days of treatment, serum total antioxidant status (TAS) was assessed with the use of standard colorimetric assay. Results. In the study group, we observed trends to increase TAS concentration, whereas, in the control group, TAS concentration was decreasing. Conclusions. (1) Radon waters treatment influenced the level of TAS of osteoarthritis patients treated with the radon water. (2) The change in TAS concentrations in the study group may be the result of low doses of ionizing radiation, but further studies on larger patient’s groups are demanded. This study is registered with number NCT03274128.

scholarly journals Assessment of Changes in Concentration of Total Antioxidant Status, Acute-Phase Protein, and Prolactin in Patients with Osteoarthritis Subjected to a Complex Spa Treatment with Radon Water: Preliminary Results

PPAR Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Jadwiga Kuciel-Lewandowska ◽  
Michał Kasperczak ◽  
Lilla Pawlik-Sobecka ◽  
Małgorzata Paprocka-Borowicz ◽  
Jan Gnus
Keyword(s):  
Acute Phase Protein ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Clinical Benefits ◽  
Spa Treatment ◽  
Radon Water ◽  
Spinal Osteoarthritis

Spa treatment brings many clinical benefits such as improved physical activity, pain relief, and improved quality of life. In the literature, there are only few objective studies evaluating changes in metabolism possibly influencing clinical outcomes. The main purpose of our study was the assessment of the effect of spa treatment on changes in concentration of TAS, CRP, and PRL in patients with osteoarthritis. Patients receiving spa treatment were enrolled. TAS, CRP, and PRL levels were obtained using standard tests before the beginning of treatment as well as on days 5 and 18. The study group consisted of n=35 patients with peripheral joint and spinal osteoarthritis. The control group consisted of 15 people selected from the resort staff, who also suffered from osteoarthritis and had no contact with radon. An increase in TAS concentration was found in the study group following therapy while the control group was characterized by a significant decrease in TAS. On day 5, an increase in TAS concentration was found in both groups, however, with much worse result in the control group. No changes in CRP concentration were statistically significant. PRL concentration was proven to decrease in a statistically significant way after treatment in the study group. This trial is registered with NCT03274128.

scholarly journals Keefektifan ekstra putih telur terhadap peningkatan albumin dan penurunan IL-1β pada pasien tuberkulosis dengan hipoalbuminemia

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Agus Prastowo ◽  
Wiryatun Lestariana ◽  
Siti Nurdjanah ◽  
Retno Sutomo
Keyword(s):  
High Energy ◽  
Egg White ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is world health problem which still needs attention. Recently, Indonesia ranks the third in TB prevalence after India and China. Research revealed that albumin decreases significantly in TB patients, due to lack of nutritious intakes such as low-calorie intake, anorexia, increased catabolism, enteropathy and acute protein reaction. Low albumin was associated with increased IL-1β and cytokines inflammation in TB patient. Albumin had a very important role in the body and white egg known as a good quality source of protein.Objective: To assess the effect of white egg supplementation in TB patient towards the level of albumin and the level of IL-1β.Method: A single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted with 75 patient selected for the study and divided to 37 patient as the study group and 38 as a control group. Both groups received high energy high protein diet, while the study group received, additionally, an oral egg white-based on formula calculation Baxter for 14 days. Control group received, additionally, an extra soybean curd and mungbean powder. Albumin and IL-1β were checked before and after the intervention. Data is analyzed by using Mann-Whitney.Results: Research results show that average albumin pre-intervention in the study group was 2.82 g/dL and control group was 2.85 g/dL. Average albumin difference in the study group was 3.47 g/dL and control group was 2.81 g/dL. Bivariate analysis results show significant of increasing albumin between study group and control group (p<0.05). Research results show average IL-1β pre-intervention difference in study group (0.9 pg/mL) and control group (0.67 pg/mL). The average IL-1β difference in the study group was -0.39 pg/mL and control group was 0.76 pg/mL. Bivariate analysis results show a significant difference of IL-1β depletion between study group and control group (p<0.05).Conclusion: Egg white increase albumin level and IL-1β depletion in tuberculosis patients effectively.

scholarly journals Relationship between Estradiol and Antioxidant Enzymes Activity of Ischemic Stroke

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Sheikh ◽  
Heidar Tavilani ◽  
Aliakbar Rezaie ◽  
Asad Vaisi-raygani ◽  
Saeedeh Salimi
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
And Control

Some evidence suggests the neuroprotection of estrogen provided by the antioxidant activity of this compound. The main objective of this study was to determine the level of estradiol and its correlation with the activity of antioxidant enzymes, total antioxidant status and ferritin from ischemic stroke subjects. The study population consisted of 30 patients with acute ischemic stroke and 30 controls. There was no significant difference between estradiol in stroke and control group. The activity of superoxide dismutase and level of ferritin was higher in stroke compared with control group (P<.05,P<.001, resp.). There was no significant correlation between estradiol and glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase, catalase, total antioxidant status, and ferritin in stroke and control groups. We observed inverse correlation between estradiol with superoxide dismutase in males of stroke patients (r=−0.54,P=.029). Our results supported that endogenous estradiol of elderly men and women of stroke or control group has no antioxidant activity.

scholarly journals Oxidative Stress-Related Biomarkers in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiaozhen Zhou ◽  
Li Zhu ◽  
Dafeng Zhang ◽  
Ning Li ◽  
Qiao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Antioxidant Power ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
And Control

Numerous studies suggested that oxidative stress (OS) played a central role in the onset and development of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PO); however, conflicting results were obtained as to the association of OS-related biomarkers and PO. This meta-analysis aimed to identify the association between these markers and PO, and explore factors that may explain the inconsistencies in these results. A systematic literature search was conducted in relevant database. Search terms and selection criteria were priorly determined to identify and include all studies that detected markers of OS in PO patients. We pooled data with a random effects meta-analysis with standardized mean differences and 95% confidence interval. Total 17 studies including 12 OS markers were adopted. The results showed that superoxide dismutase (SOD) in erythrocytes, catalase (CAT), total antioxidant status (TAS), hydroperoxides (HY), advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), malondialdehyde (MDA), and vitamin B12 (VB12) in plasma/serum were not statistically different between the PO and control group, whereas significantly increased level of homocysteine (Hcy) and nitric oxide (NO), along with decreased SOD, glutathione peroxidase (GPx), folate, and total antioxidant power (TAP) in plasma/serum were obtained in the PO group. In summary, OS might serve as potential biomarkers in the etiopathophysiology and clinical course of PO.

scholarly journals Clinical Effect of Posterior Internal Fixation and Fusion in the Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianhui Liu ◽  
Jianmin Cui
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Clinical Effect ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Thoracolumbar Fractures ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Table Model ◽  
Random Number Table ◽  
And Control

Objective: To evaluate the clinical effect of posterior internal fixation and fusion in the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures. Methods: 36 patients with thoracolumbar fractures from January 2018 to December 2020 were selected and divided into study group and control group according to the random number table model. The control group was treated with anterior internal fixation, while the study group was treated with posterior internal fixation and fusion. The indexes of the two groups were compared and analyzed. Results: Compared with the operation related indexes of the two groups, the study group had more advantages (P< 0.05);The postoperative kyphosis Cobb angle, height of anterior and posterior vertebral body, wedge index of the two groups were better than those before operation (P< 0.05), and there was no significant difference between the two groups (P> 0.05);There was no significant difference between the two groups (P> 0.05). Conclusion: The clinical effect of posterior internal fixation and fusion in the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures is significant, and the body damage is slight, which is worthy of comprehensive promotion.

scholarly journals The pork meat enriched with organic selenium and its effect on selenium concentration and total antioxidant status in healthy volunteers

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 791-798
Author(s):  
B. Bobcek ◽  
J. Mrázová ◽  
J. Mlynek ◽  
O. Bucko ◽  
I. Imrich
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Selenium Concentration ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feed Mixture ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Organic Selenium ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
And Control

It is known that organic selenium (Sel Plex) supplemented to pig feed mixture is significant for effective transport of essential element selenium to the food chain. It enables to create important body deposits of selenium in skeletal muscles and it also increases selenium transfer in natural metabolic form of selenomethionine into functional food. The intake of feed mixture with increased organic selenium at the dose of 0.3 mg kg-1 probably increases selenium concentration in MSM (musculus semimembranosus) - experimental selenium group 1.293 mg kg-1 and control group 0.513 mg kg-1 and in MLT (musculus longissimus thoracis) - experimental selenium group 1.364 mg kg-1 and control group 0.506 mg kg-1. The aim of this study was to evaluate the selenium and total antioxidant status (TAS) in a selected group of healthy people. Twenty-five volunteers consumed pork meat enriched with organic selenium three times a week during one month (average age in 9 men was 51.2 years, in 16 women 39.06 years, respectively). Daily selenium intake of 110 ?g was calculated by Alimenta software, version 4.3 on the basis of nutrition statement. Recommended daily selenium intake of 50 - 200 ?g was stated by the World Health Organization (WHO). During the research, the volunteers consumed pork enriched with 35 ?g of selenium. At the begining the mean selenium concentration in blood serum was at 75.41 ? 14.18?g l-1 in men, 75.21 ? 15.20?g l-1 in women. After two weeks of consumption pork enriched with selenium, the average selenium concentration in blood serum in men and women increased to 86.69 ? 11.72 ?g l-1 and 87.93 ? 16.22 ?g l-1 respectively. At the end of the study the average selenium concentration decreased in men and women to 85.75 ? 2.72 ?g l-1 to 84.07 ? 15.62 ?g l-1 respectively. In the selected group of healthy people the total antioxidant status increased from 1,68 mmol.l-1 to 1,86 mmol.l-1 after two weeks of consumption of pork enriched with selenium. However, at the end of the research the decrease in TAS was recorded. Improvement in selenium status has positive impact on human health, and thus our results could contribute to the new trends in the production of functional food.

scholarly journals The assessment of liver fibrosis in children with obesity on two methods: transient and two dimensional shear wave elastography

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Oana Mărginean ◽  
Lorena Elena Meliţ ◽  
Dana Valentina Ghiga ◽  
Maria Oana Săsăran
Keyword(s):  
Liver Stiffness ◽  
Shear Wave Elastography ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Laboratory Parameters ◽  
And Control

AbstractThe aim of this study was to assess the liver stiffness values in children with obesity versus healthy children on 2D-SWE and TE taking into account different laboratory parameters. We performed a case-control study on 287 children aged between 3 to 18 years, admitted in a Romanian Pediatric Tertiary Hospital, which we divided according to the body mass index (BMI) into two groups: the study group-77 children with obesity, and control group-210 children with normal weight. All children underwent anamnesis, clinical exam, laboratory parameters, ultrasound exam, and elastography. Children with obesity presented higher values of platelets, AST, ALT, and AAR as compared to control group (p = 0.0005/p = 0.0065/p < 0.0001/p < 0.0001). We found no significant differences for APRI between the two groups (p = 0.9827), although the values were higher in children with obesity. Significantly higher values of liver stiffness in children with obesity on both 2D-SWE and TE (p = 0.0314/p < 0.0001) were obtained. Similarly, the velocity values measured by 2D-SWE were also significantly higher in the study group (p < 0.0001). Our findings revealed significantly higher levels of platelets, transaminases, AAR, and liver stiffness values on both TE and 2D-SWE in children with obesity. 2D-SWE and TE might represent useful non-invasive methods for predicting liver impairment associated to pediatric obesity.

Perbandingan Efek Suplementasi Tablet Tambah Darah Dengan Dan Tanpa Vitamin C Terhadap Kadar Hemoglobin Pada Ibu Hamil Dengan Usiakehamilan 16-32 Minggu Di Desa Keniten Kecamatan Mojo Kabupaten Kediri

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Siti Asiyah ◽  
Dwi Estuning Rahayu ◽  
Wiranti Dwi Novita Isnaeni
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hemoglobin Level ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fetal Organ ◽  
And Control

The needed of Iron Tablet in pregnancy was increase than mother who not pregnant.  That  cause of  high metabolism at the pregnancy for formed of  fetal organ and energy. One of effort for prevent anemia in mother pregnant with giving the Iron tablet and vitamin c. The reason of  this research in 4 June – 11 July 2014 is for compare the effect of  iron tablet suplementation with and without vitamin C toward Hemoglobin level in mother pregnant With Gestational Age Of 16-32 Weeks In Desa Keniten Kecamatan Mojo Kabupaten Kediri. This research method using comparative analytical.  Research design type of Quasy Eksperiment that have treatment group and control group. Treatment group will giving by Iron tablet and 100 mg vitamin C, and control group just giving by iron tablet during 21 days. Population in this research are all of mother pregnant with Gestational Age Of 16-32 Weeks with Sampling technique is  cluster random sampling is 29 mother pregnant. Comparison analysis of  iron tablet suplementation effect with and without vitamin C toward Hemoglobin level in mother pregnant With Gestational Age Of 16-32 Weeks, data analysis using Mann Whitney U-test and the calculated U value (44,5) less than U-table (51). So there was difference of iron tablet suplementation effect with and without vitamin C toward Hemoglobin level in mother pregnant With Gestational Age Of 16-32 Weeks Therefore, the addition of vitamin C on iron intake is needed to increase the uptake of iron tablets. When the amount of iron uptake increases, the reserves of iron in the body will also increase, so as to prevent anemia in pregnant women; Keywords : Iron Tablet (Fe), Vitamin C, Hemoglobin level, Mother Pregnant

Antioxidant status of blood in patients with vibration disease

2019 ◽  
pp. 978-982 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. N. Malyutina ◽  
A. F. Bolotova ◽  
R. B. Eremeev ◽  
A. Zh. Gilmanov ◽  
D. Yu. Sosnin
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Blood Serum ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Main Group ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Antioxidant Systems ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vibration Disease ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Introduction. The overwhelming number of publications contains only data on the content of individual antioxidants, but not on the overall antioxidant activity of the blood in patients with vibration disease.The aim of the study was to determine the total antioxidant activity of blood serum in patients with vibration disease.Materials and methods. Th e main group consisted of 30 people diagnosed with “Vibration disease” of 1 degree (n=21) and 2 degrees (n=9). Th e control group consisted of 30 clinically healthy men, comparable in age with the main group (p=0.66). Th e total activity of antioxidant systems of blood plasma was evaluated photometrically using the test system “Total antioxidant status-Novo” (“Vector-best”, Russia).Results. The indicator of the total antioxidant status (TAS) was 1,038±0.232 mmol/l in the examined main group, against 1,456±0.225 mmol/l in the examined control group (p<0.000001). Th e coefficient of variation (CV) in patients with vibration disease was 22.35%, 1.45 times higher than in the control group (15.45%). In the main group there was a positive correlation between age and TAS (R=0.525), in the control group there was no such relationship (R=0.095). Th e degree of decrease depended on the severity of vibration disease.Conclusions. 1. The development of vibration disease is accompanied by a decrease in the antioxidant status of blood serum. 2. Th e degree of decrease in the antioxidant status of blood serum correlates with the severity of vibration disease. 3. Reduction of TAS can serve as a pathogenetic justification of the need to include drugs and/or biologically active additives with antioxidant activity in therapy

Impression cytology and meibomian glands in conjunctivochalasis

2021 ◽  
pp. 112067212110087
Author(s):  
Ersin Muhafiz ◽  
Erdinç Bozkurt ◽  
Remzi Erten
Keyword(s):  
Dropout Rate ◽  
Meibomian Gland ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Impression Cytology ◽  
Schirmer Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Meibomian Glands ◽  
And Control ◽  
Margin Cytology

Purpose: To evaluate the tear parameters, meibomian glands and lid margin and tarsal conjunctival impression cytology in patients with conjunctivochalasis (CCH). Methods: The study included 57 patients diagnosed with CCH and 35 healthy volunteers. Tear break-up time (TBUT) was measured and Schirmer test was performed. Meibomian gland morphologies, dropout rates, and meiboscores were evaluated using meibography. Finally, impression cytology samples were taken by pressing the impression filters on the lower lid margin and lower tarsal conjunctiva. The samples were evaluated according to the Nelson grading system. Results: Schirmer test was longer and TBUT was shorter in the study group ( p = 0.035 and p < 0.001, respectively). The median of meibomian gland dropout rate was 33.45% (Interquartile range [IQR]; 23.17%–49.75%) and 18.80% (IQR; 12.35%–26.50%) in the study and control groups, respectively ( p < 0.001). There was no significant difference in terms of lid-margin cytology between the two groups ( p = 0.481). In tarsal conjunctiva cytology, the median value of Nelson grade of the study group was 2 (IQR; 1–2) and that of the control group was 1 (IQR; 1–2) ( p = 0.040). When Nelson grade-2 and above was accepted as the pathological limit, it was found that 27.5% of the study group and 15.2% of the control group showed pathological findings ( p = 0.204). Conclusions: In patients with CCH, damage occurs in the tarsal conjunctiva with the effects of redundant conjunctival folds. In these patients, atrophy occurs in the meibomian glands and tear stability is impaired. Therefore, CCH should not be overlooked in clinical practice.

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