scholarly journals Incidence of Hashimoto Thyroiditis Among Libyans: A Retrospective Epidemiological Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e000251
Author(s):  
Ahmed Atia ◽  
Rihan Alathream ◽  
Abdulwahab Al-Deib
Keyword(s):  
Population Data ◽  
Autoimmune Disorder ◽  
Hashimoto Thyroiditis ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hashimoto’S Disease ◽  
Protein Binding Assay ◽  
Hashimoto's Disease ◽  
Roche Diagnostics

Background and aims. Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid gland, leading to chronic inflammation, destruction of the gland, and hypothyroidism. This study aimed to assess the epidemiology of this disease among Libyan patients. Methods. A cross-sectional retrospective study conducted from June 2012 to April 2020 in order to examine the anti TPO level among Libyan population. Data was collected from eastern and western part of Libya, and were analyzed from available sample for 244 apparently patients with thyroid disorders collected from different private clinic’s laboratories. The analysis for serum anti-TPO was done by electrochemiluminescence protein binding assay (ECLIA) using Roche diagnostics and Cobas e411 analyzer. Results. The current results showed that females predominate the study, and most of them were in the age group of (>40) years old. About 49.18% of these cases were suffering from Hashimoto's disease (High ATPO level). The mean value of anti-TPO status among females was (0.5±2) nmol/L, while among males it was (0.45±3) nmol/L. Significantly, more women (81.66%) had Anti- TPO Above (34 IU/ml), compared to (18.33%) of male participants. Conclusion. Hashimoto disease is common among patients with thyroid dysfunction especially females. Our findings suggest that different interventional strategies are needed to reduce the chances of developing Hashimoto’s and its associated negative health outcomes in Libya.

Comparative assessment of odontometric parameters for gender determination: A hospital based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
Mosmi Lomi ◽  
Jonathan Daniel M
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dimorphism ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Central Incisor ◽  
Maxillary Canine ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Gender Determination ◽  
Significant Difference

Determining gender is one of the most important procedure in forensics. Teeth are made of the most enduring mineralized tissues in the body, as such, they have an extraordinary resistance to putrefaction and the effects of external agents (physical, thermal, mechanical, chemical or biological) which makes them invaluable material for anthropological, genetic, odontologic and forensic examinations.i)To assess the degree of sexual dimorphism in maxillary canine using maxillary canine index, maxillary first molar and central incisor using mesiodistal (MD) and buccolingual/buccopalatal (BL) dimensions of the crown. ii) To determine the accuracy of maxillary canine index, first molar and central incisor dimensions (mesiodistal and buccolingual/buccopalatal) in determining sex.This study consisted of total 30 participants (males=15, females=15) of age group ranging from 20 to 35 yrs. Measurement of dimensions of selected teeth were performed on maxillary cast using digital Vernier caliper, resolution 0.01mm. Data thus obtained were analyzed statistically.The mean values of all the measurements in males were greater than females. There was statistical significant difference in mean value of bucco-lingual width of molar, mesiodistal width of canine (on left side, right side and average) and the inter-canine distance between males and females. The buccolingual width of molar showed the highest % of sexual dimorphism (5.33%) and the mesiodistal width of molar showed the least % of dimorphism (0.7%). Bucco-lingual width of molar posed the highest prediction accuracy for gender determination. We conclude that buccolingual width of maxillary first molar can be used to predict the gender when only teeth of maxillary arch are available for forensic examination.

scholarly journals Are Nutritional Patterns among Polish Hashimoto Thyroiditis Patients Differentiated Internally and Related to Ailments and Other Diseases?

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 3675
Author(s):  
Paulina Ihnatowicz ◽  
Paweł Wątor ◽  
Jerzy Gębski ◽  
Joanna Frąckiewicz ◽  
Małgorzata Ewa Drywień
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Hashimoto Thyroiditis ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Hashimoto’S Disease ◽  
Product Choices ◽  
Hashimoto's Disease

There is not any diet recommended for Hashimoto’s disease, despite that those patients are often undernourished. Because of the high heterogeneity of Hashimoto’s patients, insight into dietary patterns might shed some light on the patient-tailored dietary approach, thus improving their treatment and helping to identify patients with the highest probability of particular nutritional deficiencies. The aim of this study was to identify Hashimoto’s patients’ dietary patterns and their characterization based on both socio-demographic variables and dietary self-assessment. We collected data online from patients with Hashimoto’s disease. The questionnaire formula used in the study was developed based on a validated food frequency questionnaire KomPAN®. K-means pattern analyses were used to characterize patients into patterns based on the frequency of particular types of foods consumption and socio-demographic factors. Four patterns were identified. We labeled them as ‘Convenient’, ‘Non-meat’, ‘Pro-healthy’, and ‘Carnivores’ with participants proportions at approximately one-fourth per each pattern. The patients were mainly of the female gender (94.08%), with a female: male ratio of 15.9. Hashimoto’s patients differed in their food product choices, food choice motives, dieting experience, nutritional knowledge, smoking habits, food allergies and intolerances, and lipid disorders, and thus represent different eating patterns. However, these patterns were not determined by comorbidities or the majority of ailments.

scholarly journals PCOS, Hashimoto's disease, celiac disease, endometriosis - genetically conditioned autoimmune disorder causing infertility?

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 110-129
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Jankowska ◽  
Aleksandra Kaźmierczak-Dejewska
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Autoimmune Thyroiditis ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Autoimmune Disorder ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Recurrent Miscarriages ◽  
Hashimoto’S Disease ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Hashimoto's Disease

Infertility is a social problem today. The causes of infertility can be both on the side of the woman and on the side of the man. One of the most common causes of infertility in women is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It has been proven that it often coexists with autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT), i.e. with Hashimoto's disease. In many patients with PCOS and AIT, endometriosis and celiac disease are also found. It seems that these disorders: PCOS, AIT, endometriosis and celiac disease may have a common autoimmune basis. More and more patients with infertility or recurrent miscarriages have autoimmune problems. Probably a genetic predisposition is necessary to reveal the disease.

scholarly journals Association between Self Reported Questionnaire-determined Physical Activity Level with the Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Adolescent

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 2-8
Author(s):  
Chandrawati Gultom ◽  
Irma Ruslina Defi ◽  
Ellyana Sungkar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Introduction: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and physical activity (PA) in childhood can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases in adults. Further analysis related to the relationship between PA and CRFto prevent an inactive lifestyle is neededMethods: An analytic cross-sectional design in adolescents aged 13-15 years old, who had no cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, with light or medium physical activity, no deformity in thelower limbs and posture disorders. Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed by the indirect method Bruce Protocol in the Faculty of Sport and Health Education’s library, The University of Pendidikan Indonesiaon September-October 2019. Physical activity was measure by the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescent (PAQ-A).Results: Subjects consisted of 82 adolescents (41 boys, 41 girls), aged 13-15 years old with the Body mass index (BMI) was 18.5-29 kg/m2. The mean value of predicted VO2max (Bruce) for boys and girlswere 46.66 ± 8.765 and 40.06 ± 6.210 ml/kg2, while the value of predicted PAQ-A score for boys and girls were 2.54±0.756 and 2.16±0.416. The correlation between PAQ-A and VO2max in boys and girlswere r=0,190, p=0,234 and r=0.420; p=0.006.Conclusion: There was a moderate association between PAQ-A with VO2max in girls.Keywords: Cardiorespiratory fitness, Physical activity questionnaire, VO2max.

Facial golden ratio and facial appearance among medical students of Jouf University

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 334-341
Author(s):  
Rehana Basri ◽  
Alaa Nemer Salman ◽  
Sabha Ali Aldoghmany ◽  
Wurud Saud Bagi ◽  
WedadMotarrad Alrwaili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Golden Ratio ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Male Participant ◽  
Facial Appearance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: All human faces are unique and contribute to individual identity. The face is oneof the most fundamental parts of the body for self-recognition. Objectives: To measure the facialgolden ratio (FGR) and facial appearance (FA) of medical students of Jouf University, SaudiArabia. Methodology: This is a cross sectional study, facial height (FH) and facial width (FW)of each participant were measured by digital verniercalliper. All measurements were done bytwo researchers, if the measurements are equal or nearby, then mean value are considered andassessment of facial awareness are done by a validated structured questionnaire. Data analysiswas carried out using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23 (SPSS Inc., Chicago,IL, USA). Results: Mean FGR value of the males and females are 1.64 and 1.55 respectively.This study revealed highly significant disparities among genders. The male participant has closeresembles with FGR in comparison to females. There was no significant difference betweenupper FH (57.74), Middle FH (55.16) and Lower FH (56.65) among Saudi, Jordan and Syrianparticipant. The females were significantly more satisfied with their eyelids and eyes than males,and their significant different was p=0.014 and 0.002, respectively. Conclusions: Majoritypopulation, both male and female having a normal face and satisfied with their face’s variables.The male participant has close resembles with the FGR. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(2) 2021 p.334-341

scholarly journals Prevalence of Anti-Neu5Gc Antibodies in Patients with Hypothyroidism

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phaedra Eleftheriou ◽  
Stavros Kynigopoulos ◽  
Alexandra Giovou ◽  
Alexandra Mazmanidi ◽  
John Yovos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Antibody Concentration ◽  
Igg Antibodies ◽  
Autoimmune Hypothyroidism ◽  
Hashimoto’S Disease ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Hashimoto's Disease

Background. N-Glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5Gc) is a sialic acid synthesized by animals, but not by humans or birds. However, it can be incorporated in human cells and can trigger immune response. In the present study, we detected anti-Neu5Gc antibodies in samples of the general population and of patients suffering from hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s disease, which is known to have autoimmune origin.Methods. Antibodies were measured using enzyme-immunosorbent techniques.Results. Serum anti-Neu5Gc IgG antibodies were higher in patients with hypothyroidism (mean: 14.8±15.9 μg/mL, median: 10.0 μg/mL,P=0.0003, Mann-Whitney) and even higher in the group with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (mean: 31.1±16.3 μg/mL, median: 27.2 μg/mL,P=0.0000, Mann-Whitney) compared to the general population (mean: 5.3±4.7 μg/mL, median : 4 μg/mL). All anti-TPO positive samples had anti-Neu5Gc antibody concentration higher than the mean value of the general population while anti-TPO concentration was increased as anti-Neu5Gc concentration increased. Low concentrations of IgA and IgM antibodies were measured in both general population and patient groups.Conclusion. The increased values of anti-Neu5Gc antibodies in patients with hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s disease and the correlation of anti-TPO incidence with increased anti-Neu5Gc concentration raise the possibility of an association between anti-Neu5Gc antibody development and autoimmune hypothyroidism.

X-ray micro tomography in the scanning electron microscope

1978 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Brünger
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Target Surface ◽  
The Body ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Micro Tomography ◽  
Scanning Electron

Reconstructive tomography is a new technique in diagnostic radiology for imaging cross-sectional planes of the human body /1/. A collimated beam of X-rays is scanned through a thin slice of the body and the transmitted intensity is recorded by a detector giving a linear shadow graph or projection (see fig. 1). Many of these projections at different angles are used to reconstruct the body-layer, usually with the aid of a computer. The picture element size of present tomographic scanners is approximately 1.1 mm2.Micro tomography can be realized using the very fine X-ray source generated by the focused electron beam of a scanning electron microscope (see fig. 2). The translation of the X-ray source is done by a line scan of the electron beam on a polished target surface /2/. Projections at different angles are produced by rotating the object.During the registration of a single scan the electron beam is deflected in one direction only, while both deflections are operating in the display tube.

Gender determination of caucasoid hair using image analysis

1993 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 216-217
Author(s):  
T.B. Ball ◽  
W.M. Hess
Keyword(s):  
Image Analysis ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Scalp Hair ◽  
The Body ◽  
Equivalent Diameter ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hair Samples ◽  
Length Width ◽  
Morphological Differences

It has been demonstrated that cross sections of bundles of hair can be effectively studied using image analysis. These studies can help to elucidate morphological differences of hair from one region of the body to another. The purpose of the present investigation was to use image analysis to determine whether morphological differences could be demonstrated between male and female human Caucasian terminal scalp hair.Hair samples were taken from the back of the head from 18 caucasoid males and 13 caucasoid females (Figs. 1-2). Bundles of 50 hairs were processed for cross-sectional examination and then analyzed using Prism Image Analysis software on a Macintosh llci computer. Twenty morphological parameters of size and shape were evaluated for each hair cross-section. The size parameters evaluated were area, convex area, perimeter, convex perimeter, length, breadth, fiber length, width, equivalent diameter, and inscribed radius. The shape parameters considered were formfactor, roundness, convexity, solidity, compactness, aspect ratio, elongation, curl, and fractal dimension.

PEMBELAJARAN SIMULASI PENCITRAAN CT DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PRINSIP REKONSTRUKSI CITRA DALAM SOFTWARE MATLAB

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Samuel Gideon
Keyword(s):  
Image Reconstruction ◽  
Ct Imaging ◽  
The Body ◽  
Reconstruction Technique ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Back Projection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Contrast ◽  
Image Reconstruction Technique ◽  
Imaging Algorithms

This research was conducted as a learning alternatives for study of CT (computed tomograpghy) imaging using image reconstruction technique which are inversion matrix, back projection and filtered back projection. CT imaging can produce images of objects that do not overlap. Objects more easily distinguishable although given the relatively low contrast. The image is generated on CT imaging is the result of reconstruction of the original object. Matlab allows us to create and write imaging algorithms easily, easy to undersand and gives applied and exciting other imaging features. In this study, an example cross-sectional image recon-struction performed on the body of prostate tumors using. With these methods, medical prac-titioner (such as oncology clinician, radiographer and medical physicist) allows to simulate the reconstruction of CT images which almost resembles the actual CT visualization techniques.Keywords : computed tomography (CT), image reconstruction, Matlab

Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Penggunaan Partograf dalam Persalinan oleh Bidan Praktik Mandiri

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-80
Author(s):  
Niluh Nita Silfia
Keyword(s):  
Total Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Research Criteria

Partographs are guidelines for childbirth observations that will facilitate labor assistants in first identifying emergency cases and complications for mothers and fetuses. Preliminary survey at the Sigi Community Health Sub-Center (Pustu) of the 8 Pustu midwives found two midwives (25%) to complete a complete partograph, six midwives (75%) incomplete. The purpose of this study was to determine the determinant factors associated with the use of partographs in labor. The design of this study used observational analytic methods with a cross-sectional approach. 24 BPM survey results were obtained with 30 samples of midwives who met the research criteria and data completeness. The sampling technique was by the total population. Data analysis used logistic regression. The multivariate analysis results showed that APN training was the most influential factor in the use of partographs in labor by midwives. Statistical test results obtained a POR value of 37.7 (95% CI 12.1 - 60.2). This study suggests that midwives must have APN certificates to be valid in providing services.

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