scholarly journals Preliminary Study of Treatment of Spent Test Tubes Used for Blood Tests by Acidic Electrolyzed Water

10.5772/16981 ◽  
2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masafumi Tateda ◽  
Tomoya Daito ◽  
Youngchul Kim ◽  
B.C. Liyanage
Keyword(s):  
Electrolyzed Water ◽  
Blood Tests ◽  
Preliminary Study

scholarly journals Measurement of Haemoglobin through processing of images of inner eyelid

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Md Moin Uddin Atique ◽  
Md Rafiqul Islam Sarker ◽  
K Siddique E Rabbani
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Testing ◽  
Linear Trend ◽  
Medical Physics ◽  
Incident Light ◽  
Lower Eyelid ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Digital Cameras ◽  
Lighting Condition ◽  
Blood Tests ◽  
Preliminary Study

Anaemia is a common disorder in which the percentage of haemoglobin in a person’s blood decreases below a certain level. Sometimes in medical emergency, it is necessary to know the percentage of haemoglobin of a patient and it is usually done by laboratory testing of blood drawn from a vein, which is semi-invasive and time consuming. Doctors can make a quick approximate assessment from the redness of the inner lower eyelid, but it is not quantitative. However, it suggests that quantitative values may be obtained analyzing an optical image of the same, and was the aim of the present work. As a preliminary study, images of inner lower eyelids of 7 persons were obtained using two digital cameras (Nikon DSLR and Nokia phone) under a fixed lighting condition and the haemoglobin counts in their blood were obtained using standard blood tests. Using software developed for this work, several regions of size 10x10 pixels were manually chosen to avoid areas giving strong reflections of the incident light and the average red pixel values for all of these regions were determined. These values were plotted against the percentage of haemoglobin for the two cameras separately. Both the graphs showed similar behavior and respective linear trend lines were fitted to each which gave good correlations, the coefficients being 0.83 and 0.81 respectively. The green and blue pixel values did not give any reasonable trend and so were not studied further. If other variables, such as lighting and camera exposure can be kept fixed, it may be possible to improve the accuracy further.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Physics Vol.8 No.1 2015 7-13

scholarly journals A preliminary Study on the Effect of Head and Neck Chemoradiotherapy on Systematic Immunity

Dose-Response ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 155932581988418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiqiang Huang ◽  
Yao Fan ◽  
Xiaoya Cheng ◽  
Huazhen Liang ◽  
Hua Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
T Cells ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy ◽  
Flow Cytometric Analysis ◽  
Dual Effect ◽  
Blood Tests ◽  
Flow Cytometric ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Preliminary Study

Background: This study was designed initially to explore the effect of chemoradiotherapy on patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer (HNC) with respect to the alteration of systematic immunity. Methods: We did a retrospective study enrolling patients received concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), with or without induction chemotherapy (IC). Blood tests were performed before IC, before and after CCRT. Flow cytometric analysis and turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay were used for detection. Results: A total number of 58 patients were included from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019. Levels of immunoglobulins (Ig), including IgA, IgG, and IgM, declined after 2 to 3 cycles of IC and CCRT, respectively. Serum level of total hemolytic complement (CH50) increased ( P < .001) after IC, but kept stably post-CCRT. Natural killer (NK) cells decreased ( P < .01) after IC and enhanced ( P < .001) post-CCRT. The number of CD3+CD4+ T cells got increased ( P < .01) after IC and decreased ( P < .001) post-CCRT. Consistently, both IC and CCRT induced the increase in CD3+CD8+ T cells significantly ( P < .001 vs P < .01). Conclusion: Both radiotherapy (RT) and chemotherapy (CT) induced dual effect of immune response. Concurrent chemoradiotherapy created an active immune response based on the effect induced by IC, suggesting that RT exerted a potential function on mobilizing immune system.

scholarly journals A preliminary study on the joint parameter Lym% and HGB for the prediction of severe and nonsevere COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenping Zhang ◽  
Zhongming Zhang ◽  
Yi Ye ◽  
Yanting Luo ◽  
Shiyao Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Operating Characteristic ◽  
Dynamic Change ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Laboratory Examination ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Blood Tests ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Higher Sensitivity

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to identify the parameters in routine blood tests that can be used to evaluate the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and thus assist in clinically predicting the extent of progression. Methods This study retrospectively analyzed the epidemiological, clinical symptom and laboratory examination data of 159 COVID-19 patients. The percentage of lymphocytes (Lym%) and hemoglobin (HGB) were integrated into a joint parameter, Lym%&HGB, by binary logistic regression. Results Both Lym% and HGB gradually decreased with disease progression whereas the joint parameter Lym%&HGB increased gradually with disease progression. When using Lym%, HGB, and Lym%&HGB to predict COVID-19 severity, the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) was 0.89, 0.79, and 0.92, respectively. The dynamic change curves showed that Lym% and HGB continued to decline while Lym%&HGB continued to increase with disease progression in patients with severe COVID. The change in Lym%&HGB was more prominent than the changes in Lym% and HBG. Conclusions The joint parameter Lym%&HGB can serve as a good tool to differentiate severe and nonsevere COVID-19, and it has a higher sensitivity and specificity than either Lym% or HGB alone.

scholarly journals Effect of different acidities of electrolyzed water on dentin surface roughness, decalcification and microhardness —a preliminary study

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 803-809
Author(s):  
Ker-Kong CHEN ◽  
Chau-Hsiang WANG ◽  
Chun-Chan TING ◽  
Shin-I WEI ◽  
Je-Kang DU
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Electrolyzed Water ◽  
Dentin Surface ◽  
Preliminary Study

The Ultrastructure of Metastatic Human Mammary Carcinoma After Prolonged Estrogen Therapy

1967 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 180-181
Author(s):  
John H.L. Watson ◽  
John L. Swedo ◽  
R.W. Talley
Keyword(s):  
Mammary Carcinoma ◽  
Osmium Tetroxide ◽  
Estrogen Therapy ◽  
Ultrastructural Level ◽  
Uranyl Acetate ◽  
Human Mammary Carcinoma ◽  
Surgical Biopsy ◽  
Lead Hydroxide ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Hormonal Therapies

A preliminary study of human mammary carcinoma on the ultrastructural level is reported for a metastatic, subcutaneous nodule, obtained as a surgical biopsy. The patient's tumor had responded favorably to a series of hormonal therapies, including androgens, estrogens, progestins, and corticoids for recurring nodules over eight years. The pertinent nodule was removed from the region of the gluteal maximus, two weeks following stilbestrol therapy. It was about 1.5 cms in diameter, and was located within the dermis. Pieces from it were fixed immediately in cold fixatives: phosphate buffered osmium tetroxide, glutaraldehyde, and paraformaldehyde. Embedment in each case was in Vestopal W. Contrasting was done with combinations of uranyl acetate and lead hydroxide.

Diagnosis of Silica Induced Granulomatous Hypersensitivity

1982 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 336-337
Author(s):  
C. W. Mehard ◽  
W. L. Epstein
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
White Female ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Blood Tests ◽  
Analytical Electron ◽  
Analytical Electron Microscope

The underlying cause of a disease may not he readily apparent but may have a long history in development. We report one such case which was diagnosed with the aid of the analytical electron microscope.The patient, a 48 yr. old white female, developed a tender nodule on the sole of her foot in December, 1981. Subsequently additional lesions developed on the same foot resulting in deep pain and tenderness. Superficial lesions also extended up to the knee on both legs. No abnormalities were revealed in blood tests or chest X-rays.

Fine structure of early degenerating myofibers in the tibialis anterior of young ‘MDX’ mouse

1988 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 322-323
Author(s):  
H.D. Geissinger ◽  
C.K. McDonald-Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Muscle Regeneration ◽  
Tibialis Anterior ◽  
Genetic Defect ◽  
Mdx Mouse ◽  
Mdx Mice ◽  
Histopathological Changes ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Dystrophic Mouse ◽  
Preliminary Study

A new strain of mice, which had arisen by mutation from a dystrophic mouse colony was designated ‘mdx’, because the genetic defect, which manifests itself in brief periods of muscle destruction followed by episodes of muscle regeneration appears to be X-linked. Further studies of histopathological changes in muscle from ‘mdx’ mice at the light microscopic or electron microscopic levels have been published, but only one preliminary study has been on the tibialis anterior (TA) of ‘mdx’ mice less than four weeks old. Lesions in the ‘mdx’ mice vary between different muscles, and centronucleation of fibers in all muscles studied so far appears to be especially prominent in older mice. Lesions in young ‘mdx’ mice have not been studied extensively, and the results appear to be at variance with one another. The degenerative and regenerative aspects of the lesions in the TA of 23 to 26-day-old ‘mdx’ mice appear to vary quantitatively.

Ultrastructural observations of the aorta of calves implanted with a mechanical left ventricular assist device

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 834-835
Author(s):  
J P Cassella ◽  
V Salih ◽  
T R Graham
Keyword(s):  
Left Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Aortic Tissue ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist ◽  
Preliminary Study

Left ventricular assist systems are being developed for eventual long term or permanent implantation as an alternative to heart transplantation in patients unsuitable for or denied the transplant option. Evaluation of the effects of these devices upon normal physiology is required. A preliminary study was conducted to evaluate the morphology of aortic tissue from calves implanted with a pneumatic Left Ventricular Assist device-LVAD. Two 3 month old heifer calves (calf 1 and calf 2) were electively explanted after 128 days and 47 days respectively. Descending thoracic aortic tissue from both animals was removed immediately post mortem and placed into karnovsky’s fixative. The tissue was subsequently processed for transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Some aortic tissue was fixed in neutral buffered formalin and processed for routine light microscopy.

A preliminary study on the potential of front face fluorescence spectroscopy for the discrimination of Moroccan virgin olive oils and the prediction of their quality

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hicham Zaroual ◽  
El Mestafa El Hadrami ◽  
Romdhane Karoui
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescence Spectroscopy ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Front Face ◽  
Virgin Olive Oils ◽  
Olive Oils ◽  
Preliminary Study

This study examines the feasibility of using front face fluorescence spectroscopy (FFFS) to authenticate 41 virgin olive oil (VOO) samples collected from 5 regions in Morocco during 2 consecutive crop seasons.

A preliminary study of the effect of eliminating requirements on clinical performance

1993 ◽  
Vol 57 (9) ◽  
pp. 667-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
WW Dodge ◽  
RA Dale ◽  
WD Hendricson
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Preliminary Study
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