Lipid-reducing effects of sulphate-sulphide mineral water in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Background/Aim: The positive effect of thermal mineral waters on human health has been known for a long time. Many pathophysiological mechanisms of action of balneotherapy are not specified. Patients with gonarthrosis often have elevated values of serum lipids. This study aimed to examine the effect of drinking sulphate-sulphide thermo mineral water on the lipid status of patients with gonarthrosis. Methods: A prospective clinical study followed 60 patients, both sexes, mean age 65.02 ± 1.03, with gonarthrosis. All inpatient underwent physical treatment with topical application of sulphate-sulphide mineral water. Patients of group A (N = 30) had the use of this mineral water as an additional therapy by drinking, unlike patients of group B (N = 30) who drank plain water. The level of serum lipids of these patients was monitored at admission and 4 weeks after. The variance analysis test (ANOVA) with a level of statistical significance p < 0.001 was used for statistical analysis. Results: A significant reduction in the levels of all lipid fractions in the serum of patients with gonarthrosis was found 4 weeks after the completion of inpatient physical treatment in both study groups. This decrease was statistically significant in patients of group A (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Drinking sulphate-sulphide mineral water in patients with gonarthrosis shows a positive effect on the reduction of serum lipid levels in the short-term follow-up period.

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Rehabilitation of patients with chronic pyelonephritis using mineral waters

Urologicheskie vedomosti ◽

10.17816/uroved9431-36 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 31-36

Author(s):

Aleksandr I. Nejmark ◽

Andrej V. Davydov ◽

Boris A. Nejmark ◽

Irina V. Kablova

Keyword(s):

Mineral Water ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Rehabilitation Medicine ◽

Mineral Waters ◽

Chronic Pyelonephritis ◽

Rehabilitation Therapy ◽

Renal Vascular ◽

Positive Effect ◽

Renal Vascular Tone

Relevance. The study of alternative non-drug methods of rehabilitation therapy is an important task in the preventive direction of rehabilitation medicine. An important role in rehabilitation measures to prevent relapse of nephrolithiasis is therapy with the use of balneological therapeutic factors. The purpose of the study is to increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation therapy in patients with chronic pyelonephritis with the use of Serebryaniy klyuch mineral water. Materials and research methods. The basis of the work is the analysis of data from examination and treatment of 48 patients with chronic pyelonephritis in the phase of latent inflammation. All patients included in the study were divided into 2 groups. Patients of the 1st group (n = 23) were prescribed antibacterial, antispasmodic, herbal medicine and drinking fresh water. In addition to standard therapy, patients of the 2nd main group (n = 25) were prescribed 300350 ml of Serebryaniy klyuch mineral water 3040 minutes before meals up to 2 liters per day at a temperature of 3940 C. Results. In patients of the 2nd group in 91.4% of cases, curation of the clinical signs of the disease was noted, pathogens were eliminated in 100% of patients. At the same time, normalization of cytokine homeostasis and humoral immunity was observed, which contributed to a decrease in interstitial edema and normalization of renal vascular tone. Conclusion. The internal intake of Serebryaniy klyuch mineral water in the rehabilitation therapy of patients with chronic pyelonephritis has a positive effect on the elimination of the clinical manifestations of the disease, increases the percentage of sterile urine culture, improves the basal blood flow in the kidneys, the immune status of patients, the cytokine profile of blood serum and there by increases the duration of the full clinical and laboratory remission in this category of patients.

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The Influence of the Physiotherapeutic Program on Selected Static and Dynamic Foot Indicators and the Balance of Elderly Women Depending on the Ground Stability

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18094660 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (9) ◽

pp. 4660

Author(s):

Joanna Matla ◽

Katarzyna Filar-Mierzwa ◽

Anna Ścisłowska-Czarnecka ◽

Agnieszka Jankowicz-Szymańska ◽

Aneta Bac

Keyword(s):

Elderly Women ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Balance Assessment ◽

Motor Functions ◽

Static Test ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

The Impact

Seniors are a constantly growing group of people in many societies. It is necessary to develop physiotherapeutic programs to improve their mobility. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the physiotherapeutic program conducted unstable ground on selected indicators of motor functions of elderly women. Sixty women (60–80 years) participated in the research. Group A (N = 20) underwent a 12-week physiotherapeutic program on stable ground, group B (N = 20) followed an exercise program on unstable ground, and group C (N = 20) (control group) had no therapeutic intervention. The effects of the therapy were assessed by using a FreeMed platform (foot load analysis) and a Biosway balance system. The results were compared using ANOVA (the one-way analysis), the Kruskal–Wallis test and also the post hoc tests (Tukey’s test and the multiple comparison test). In group A, a statistically significant change was observed in the static test and balance assessment, in group B this was observed in the static and dynamic foot tests and balance assessment, in group C, no statistical significance was achieved. The authors’ physiotherapeutic program had a statistically significant effect on changes in the balance and selected indicators of the motor functions of the examined people. Comparing the results before and after the therapy more improvement changes were noted in women training on an unstable ground compared to women training on a stable ground.

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Marginal Integrity of CAD/CAM Ceramic Crowns Using Two Different Finish Line Designs

Medical Principles and Practice ◽

10.1159/000516833 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jaber Hussain Akbar ◽

Ridwaan Omar ◽

Yacoub Al Tarakmah

Keyword(s):

Dental Treatment ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

United States Public Health ◽

Finish Line ◽

Marginal Integrity ◽

Computer Aided ◽

Cad Cam ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Line Design

Statement of problem- Research on evaluation of crowns made by the latest CAD/CAM systems for their marginal adaptation is scarce. Purpose- The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the marginal integrity of crowns fabricated by the latest Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic (CEREC) system using two different finish line preparation designs: Chamfer and Shoulder. Material and methods- Typhodont teeth were equally divided into two groups, group A and B. The teeth were prepared for full coverage crowns with a shoulder (group A) and chamfer finish line design (group B). An experienced prosthodontist prepared all crown preparations. Evaluation of six sites per sample was completed by two calibrated, experienced prosthodontists using the modified United States Public Health Services (USPHS) criteria. The descriptive statistics and Z-test were used to evaluate the results. Results- A total of 180 teeth were included in the study (90 teeth in each group). Only two crowns in group A and one crown in group B were clinically unacceptable. There was no statistical significance (p=0.282) between the two groups regarding finish-line design. Conclusions- CEREC system provides clinically acceptable crowns and can safely be utilized in dental treatment. Therefore, Contemporary Dental Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) restorations should be considered as a safe treatment modality by dental professionals.

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Anisotropy of the galaxy cluster X-ray luminosity–temperature relation

Astronomy and Astrophysics ◽

10.1051/0004-6361/201731222 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 611 ◽

pp. A50 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Konstantinos Migkas ◽

Thomas H. Reiprich

Keyword(s):

Galaxy Clusters ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Cosmological Parameters ◽

Galaxy Cluster ◽

Luminosity Distance ◽

Temperature Relation ◽

X Ray ◽

Two Samples ◽

The Galaxy ◽

Group A

We introduce a new test to study the cosmological principle with galaxy clusters. Galaxy clusters exhibit a tight correlation between the luminosity and temperature of the X-ray-emitting intracluster medium. While the luminosity measurement depends on cosmological parameters through the luminosity distance, the temperature determination is cosmology-independent. We exploit this property to test the isotropy of the luminosity distance over the full extragalactic sky, through the normalization a of the LX–T scaling relation and the cosmological parameters Ωm and H0. To this end, we use two almost independent galaxy cluster samples: the ASCA Cluster Catalog (ACC) and the XMM Cluster Survey (XCS-DR1). Interestingly enough, these two samples appear to have the same pattern for a with respect to the Galactic longitude. More specifically, we identify one sky region within l ~ (−15°, 90°) (Group A) that shares very different best-fit values for the normalization of the LX–T relation for both ACC and XCS-DR1 samples. We use the Bootstrap and Jackknife methods to assess the statistical significance of these results. We find the deviation of Group A, compared to the rest of the sky in terms of a, to be ~2.7σ for ACC and ~3.1σ for XCS-DR1. This tension is not significantly relieved after excluding possible outliers and is not attributed to different redshift (z), temperature (T), or distributions of observable uncertainties. Moreover, a redshift conversion to the cosmic microwave background (CMB) frame does not have an important impact on our results. Using also the HIFLUGCS sample, we show that a possible excess of cool-core clusters in this region, is not able to explain the obtained deviations. Furthermore, we tested for a dependence of the results on supercluster environment, where the fraction of disturbed clusters might be enhanced, possibly affecting the LX–T relation. We indeed find a trend in the XCS-DR1 sample for supercluster members to be underluminous compared to field clusters. However, the fraction of supercluster members is similar in the different sky regions, so this cannot explain the observed differences, either. Constraining Ωm and H0 via the redshift evolution of LX–T and the luminosity distance via the flux–luminosity conversion, we obtain approximately the same deviation amplitudes as for a. It is interesting that the general observed behavior of Ωm for the sky regions that coincide with the CMB dipole is similar to what was found with other cosmological probes such as supernovae Ia. The reason for this behavior remains to be identified.

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Drinking mineral water in the correction of metabolic syndrome in patients with cicatricial skin changes

Fizioterapevt (Physiotherapist) ◽

10.33920/med-14-2102-06 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 56-61 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

V. K. Frolkov ◽

S. N Nagornev ◽

K. V. Kazantseva

Keyword(s):

Insulin Resistance ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Water Intake ◽

Mineral Water ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Practical Interest ◽

Resistance Index ◽

Mineral Waters ◽

Skin Changes ◽

Lipid Metabolism Disorders

The article analyzes the efficiency of complex physiotherapy in combination with internal intake of medium-mineralized water “Essentuki № 17” in patients with cicatricial skin changes in the presence or absence of metabolic syndrome. It was found that internal mineral water intake supplementing physiotherapy effectively corrected carbohydrate and lipid metabolism disorders by reducing the insulin resistance index, which contributed to a greater regression of clinical manifestations of cicatricial skin changes in patients with metabolic syndrome. Meanwhile, in the absence of metabolic syndrome, the course intake of mineral water did not signifi cantly affect complex physiotherapy, although the index of insulin resistance and body weight of patients significantly decreased. It is suggested that, given the presence of nonspecifi c preventive potential of the course of drinking mineral waters intake, there is some theoretical and possibly practical interest in research on pre-course mineral water intake before performing cosmetic operations to accelerate the process of skin regeneration and the formation of scarring in a less pronounced form.

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Alcohol-free beverages for functional purposes

10.33920/igt-01-2106-05 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 438-441

Author(s):

L.A. Efimov ◽

K.R. Khasanova ◽

A.A. Nazmieva ◽

T.Yu. Gumerov

Keyword(s):

Organic Acids ◽

Dietary Fiber ◽

Human Body ◽

Mineral Waters ◽

Metabolic Processes ◽

Physiological Functions ◽

Functional Ingredients ◽

Sports Drinks ◽

Positive Effect ◽

Improve Health

Functional drinks are intended for systematic consumption as part of food rations; they preserve and improve health, as well as reduce the risk of developing certain diseases. Functional drinks contain ingredients that have the ability to have a positive effect on physiological functions and metabolic processes in the human body. The functional ingredients of alcohol-free beverages are: vitamins, macro- and microelements, dietary fiber, organic acids, phenolic and other compounds. Functional drinks include non-alcoholic energy drinks, fortified juices and sports drinks, therapeutic and therapeutic-table mineral waters.

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SOME EFFECTS OF DIETARY THIOURACIL AND DIETARY IODINE SUPPLEMENTATION ON THE RESPONSES OF THE IMMATURE PULLET TO ESTROGEN

Canadian Journal of Biochemistry and Physiology ◽

10.1139/o61-153 ◽

1961 ◽

Vol 39 (9) ◽

pp. 1441-1450

Author(s):

R. H. Common ◽

A. J. Moo-Young ◽

K. A. McCully

Keyword(s):

Crude Protein ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Liver Weight ◽

Estradiol Benzoate ◽

Necessary Condition ◽

Ovary Weight ◽

Total Liver ◽

Iodine Supplementation ◽

Resultant Increase ◽

Positive Effect

Sexually immature pullets were given 1.5 mg estradiol benzoate by intramuscular injection on alternate days over a 14-day period. The resultant increase of oviduct weight was enhanced by 70% when 1% thiouracil was included in the diet over the period of the injections. Supplementation of the diet with 1.0 mg iodine per lb did not modify this effect of dietary thiouracil on the response of oviduct to estrogen. Consideration of this result in conjunction with previous results shows that a necessary condition for this positive effect of thiouracil on response of the oviduct to estrogen is administration of the estrogen on alternate days.The following effects of thiouracil on the estrogenized pullets also attained statistical significance: decrease of estrogen-induced hypercalcemia; increase of ovary weight, liver weight, and total liver crude protein and fat; increase of kidney weight and percentage dry matter in kidney.The iodine supplement increased ovary weight significantly in the unestrogenized pullets but not in the estrogenized pullets. The iodine supplement also tended to increase total liver crude protein in the estrogenized pullets but not in the unestrogenized pullets.

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UTILIZATION POSSIBILITIES OF PREBIOTICS AND PROBIOTICS IN PREVENTION AND HEALTH CARE OF CALVES

Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis Series E Food Technology ◽

10.2478/aucft-2013-0020 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 121-127

Author(s):

Luboš Zábranský ◽

Miloslav Šoch ◽

Pavel Novák ◽

Jan Brouček ◽

Anna Šimková ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Control Group ◽

Seaweed Extracts ◽

Weight Gains ◽

Positive Effect ◽

Experimental Group

Abstract the aim of our study was to evaluate influence of probiotic agents (Lactovita) and seaweed extracts (Biopolym) with antidiarrheal effects on the prevention of diarrhoea in calves. In the experiment 22 experimental and 22 control calves were observed. The results of the observed incidence of diarrhoea in the control and experimental groups showed a positive effect of probiotic Lactovita and seaweed extracts Biopolymer. 32% of calves in the experimental group and 45% of calves in the control group became sick. Unfortunately, we could not demonstrate the statistical significance of these differences. The weight gains found in the 4th week after birth were by 37.6% higher in the group with Lactovita and Biopolym than in the control group.

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Prevalence and characteristics of endometrial polyps in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding

Vojnosanitetski pregled ◽

10.2298/vsp0805349d ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 65 (5) ◽

pp. 349-352 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Biljana Djordjevic ◽

Jelena Milosevic ◽

Zorica Stanojevic

Keyword(s):

Endometrial Carcinoma ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ◽

Uterine Bleeding ◽

Atypical Hyperplasia ◽

Endometrial Polyps ◽

Female Population ◽

Group A ◽

Malignant Changes ◽

Group B

Background/Aim. The prevalence of endometrial polyps (EPs) in the general female population is about 24%. Abnormal uterine bleeding is frequently the presenting symptom of EPs. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of EPs in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding. Methods. The prevalence and characteristics of EPs were investigated in 961 patients with abnormal uterine bleeding who underwent dilatation and curettage between January and December 2006. Regarding histopathological features of EPs (presence of atypical hyperplasia or endometrial carcinoma), patients were divided into two groups: group A - patients who had EPs and EPs with hyperplasia without atypia (n = 204) and group B - patients who had EPs with atypical hyperplasia and EPs with carcinoma (n = 7). Results. In 211 (21.94%) patients EPs were found with abnormal uterine bleeding. Histopathologically, there were 175 (82.94%) EPs, 29 (13.74%) EPs with hyperplasia without atypia, 5 (2.37%) EPs with atypical hyperplasia, and 2 (0.95%) EPs with endometrial carcinoma. Contrary to the patients with EPs and EPs with hyperplasia without atypia (group A), patients who had EPs with atypical hyperplasia and EPs with carcinoma (group B) were older (p < 0.05), and more commonly postmenopausal (p < 0.05) and with hypertension (p < 0.05), all of statistical significance. Conclusion. The prevalence of endometrial polyps in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding according to our data was 21.95%. Atypical hyperplasia and endometrial carcinoma were rarely confined to a polyp. Older age, postmenopausal period and hypertension may increase the risk of premalignant and malignant changes in endometrial polyps.

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Influence of the primary malignant tumor site on the incidence and features of metastatic ovarian tumors

Vojnosanitetski pregled ◽

10.2298/vsp0710691s ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 64 (10) ◽

pp. 691-696 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Zorica Stanojevic ◽

Biljana Djordjevic ◽

Danijela Zivanovic

Keyword(s):

Malignant Tumor ◽

Malignant Tumors ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Menopausal Status ◽

Ovarian Tumors ◽

Metastatic Tumors ◽

Primary Tumors ◽

Primary Malignant Tumor ◽

Group A ◽

Group B

Background/Aim. Ovary is the organ of the female reproductive system most commonly affected by metastases. The aim of the study was to determine the frequency and features of metastatic ovarian tumors (MOT) depending on the site of the primary malignant tumor. Methods. The study group consisted of 488 patients with histopathologically confirmed ovarian cancers treated at the Clinic of Oncology, Clinical Center Nis, in the period from 1 January 1998 to 31 December 2005. MOT were found in 41 patients. Regarding the site of the primary malignant tumor, those with secondary ovarian tumor were divided into two groups: group A - primary malignant tumor involving the genital organs (n = 30) and group B - primary malignant tumor of extragenital origin (n = 11). Results. MOT were confirmed in 8.40% (41/488) of the patients. Secondary ovarian malignancies were the consequence of endometrial carcinoma spreading in 73.17%, breast carcinoma in 19.51%, stomach carcinoma in 4.88% and colon carcinoma in 2.44% of the cases. No significant differences were found between the group A and group B by the factors of age, body mass index, parity and menopausal status. Contrary to the group A, metastatic tumors in the group B patients were more commonly asymptomatic (p < 0.001), bilateral (p < 0.05), with larger ovarian diameter (p < 0.05), associated with ascites (p < 0.001) and abdominal metastases (p < 0.01), all of statistical significance. Conclusions. Metastatic tumors made up 8.40% of ovarian neoplasmas. With non-genital primary tumors, secondary ovarian deposits were frequently asymptomatic, bilateral, associated with larger ovarian diameter, ascites and abdominal metastatic deposits, compared to malignant tumors of genital origin.

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