Findings from a pilot Randomised trial of an Asthma Internet Self-management Intervention (RAISIN)
Conclusions
Recruitment and retention confirmed feasibility; trends to improved outcomes suggest use of Living Well with Asthma may improve self-management in adults with asthma and merits further development followed by investigation in a phase 3 trial.
Trial registration number
ISRCTN78556552; Results. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - May 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Morrison, D., Wyke, S., Saunderson, K., McConnachie, A., Agur, K., Chaudhuri, R., Thomas, M., Thomson, N. C., Yardley, L., Mair, F. S. Tags: Open access, Evidence based practice, General practice / Family practice, Health services research, Respiratory medicine Source Type: research
Stomatognathic function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a case–control study
This study aimed to analyse electromyographic activity, masticatory efficiency, muscle thickness, and bite force of individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
MethodForty males aged 4–15 years, 20 with DMD and 20 healthy age‐, height‐, and weight‐matched controls, underwent electromyography and ultrasonography of temporalis, masseter, and sternocleidomastoid muscles during postural control of the jaw, mastication, and maximal molar bite force.
ResultsThe normalized electromyography signals showed higher activity in masseter and temporal muscles at rest, during protrusion, left and right laterality, and fat...
Source: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology - March 16, 2016 Category: Child Development Authors: Bruno Ferreira, Gabriel Pádua Da Silva, Camila Rosa Gonçalves, Veridiana Wanshi Arnoni, Selma Siéssere, Marisa Semprini, Edson Donizetti Verri, Thais Cristina Chaves, Simone Cecilio Hallak Regalo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Mortality among Patients with Nosocomial Infections in Tertiary Intensive Care Units of Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
CONCLUSIONS: Our rate was relatively high. We need to improve the care of trauma patients and intensify the fight against nosocomial infections especially bacteremia.
PMID: 26923889 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 1, 2016 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Rejeb MB, Sahli J, Chebil D, Khefacha-Aissa S, Jaidane N, Kacem B, Hmouda H, Dhidah L, Said-Latiri H, Naija W Tags: Arch Iran Med Source Type: research
Simple Raisin Test May Predict Academic Abilities in Children
(Source: The ASHA Leader Online)
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - March 1, 2016 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: research
Effects of labeling a product eco-friendly and genetically modified: A cross-cultural comparison for estimates of taste, willingness to pay and health consequences
Publication date: June 2016 Source:Food Quality and Preference, Volume 50 Author(s): Patrik Sörqvist, John E. Marsh, Mattias Holmgren, Rebecca Hulme, Andreas Haga, Paul B. Seager As the demand for eco-friendly food—produced without pesticides and environmentally harmful chemicals—increases, the need to develop genetically modified (GM) organisms that are more resistant to parasites and other environmental crop threats may increase. Because of this, products labeled both “eco-friendly” and “genetically modified” could become commonly available on the market. In this paper, we explore—in a Swed...
Source: Food Quality and Preference - January 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
UV‐blocking potential of oils and juices
ConclusionThe UV blocking from most natural oils is insufficient to obtain a significant UV protection. Formulations containing 50wt% purple carrot showed good UV‐blocking capabilities and represent a promising ingredient for sunscreen and cosmetic applications.
Résumé
ObjectifLes écrans solaires sont couramment utilisés pour protéger le corps contre les dommages causés par la lumière UV. Il a été démontré que certains composants de filtres solaires organiques peuvent passer à travers la peau lors de l'application ce qui pourrait soulever des problèmes de toxicité de ces composés. Cette étude explore le ...
Source: International Journal of Cosmetic Science - January 29, 2016 Category: Dermatology Authors: S. Gause, A. Chauhan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
UV ‐blocking potential of oils and juices
ConclusionThe UV blocking from most natural oils is insufficient to obtain a significant UV protection. Formulations containing 50wt% purple carrot showed good UV‐blocking capabilities and represent a promising ingredient for sunscreen and cosmetic applications.
Résumé
ObjectifLes écrans solaires sont couramment utilisés pour protéger le corps contre les dommages causés par la lumière UV. Il a été démontré que certains composants de filtres solaires organiques peuvent passer à travers la peau lors de l'application ce qui pourrait soulever des problèmes de toxicité de ces composés. Cette étude explore le ...
Source: International Journal of Cosmetic Science - January 28, 2016 Category: Dermatology Authors: S. Gause, A. Chauhan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and the Incidence of Hypertension in Three Prospective Cohort Studies [Epidemiology/Population]
In conclusion, our results suggest that greater long-term intake and increased consumption of whole fruits may reduce the risk of developing hypertension. (Source: Hypertension)
Source: Hypertension - January 13, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Borgi, L., Muraki, I., Satija, A., Willett, W. C., Rimm, E. B., Forman, J. P. Tags: Diet and Nutrition, Epidemiology, Hypertension Epidemiology/Population Source Type: research
Review of dried fruits: Phytochemicals, antioxidant efficacies, and health benefits
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Journal of Functional Foods, Volume 21 Author(s): Sui Kiat Chang, Cesarettin Alasalvar, Fereidoon Shahidi Dried fruits, which serve as important healthful snacks worldwide, provide a concentrated form of fresh fruits. They are nutritionally equivalent to fresh fruits in smaller serving sizes, ranging from 30 to 43 g depending on the fruit, in current dietary recommendation in different countries. Daily consumption of dried fruits is recommended in order to gain full benefit of essential nutrients, health-promoting phytochemicals, and antioxidants that they contain, together w...
Source: Journal of Functional Foods - December 18, 2015 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Drying characteristics and quality of grape under physical pretreatment
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Journal of Food Engineering, Volume 172 Author(s): G. Adiletta, P. Russo, W. Senadeera, M. Di Matteo Grape drying is a slow and energy intensive process because the waxy peel has low permeability to moisture. Therefore, peel chemical and physical pretreatments are considered before drying in order to facilitate water diffusion. However, they cause heterogeneity in the waxes removal and problems during shelf-life. In this paper an alternative abrasive pretreatment of grape peel, for enhancing the drying rate and preserving the samples, was applied to Red Globe grapes. Convecti...
Source: Journal of Food Engineering - December 8, 2015 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Can raisins ameliorate the hypercholesterolaemia-induced cardiac affection?
Authors: Abdel-Hamid GA, Ayuob NN
Abstract
Raisins were investigated for their protective role on cardiac muscle both biochemically and histopathologically in high cholesterol diet (HCD)-fed rats. Wister male rats were randomly divided into four groups (n = 10): control, raisin-fed, HCD-fed and HCD-raisin fed group. Animals were anaesthetized after 13 weeks. Hearts were dissected and processed for histopathological examination. Raisins administration with HCD significantly decreased the animals' blood glucose, insulin, cholesterol, triglycerides, and low density lipoprotein levels; while increased their hi...
Source: Folia Morphologica - November 29, 2015 Category: Anatomy Tags: Folia Morphol (Warsz) Source Type: research
[Study of multi-residue method for determining pesticide residues in processed foods manufactured from agricultural products by LC-MS/MS].
Authors: Fukui N, Takatori S, Kitagawa Y, Okihashi M, Kajimura K, Obana H
Abstract
A rapid multi-residue method for determination of pesticide residues in processed foods manufactured from agricultural products was examined. Five mL water was added to 5 g sample in a polypropylene tube, and the tube was left to stand at room temperature for 30 min. Then, 20 mL acetonitrile was added to the sample. The mixture was homogenized in a high-speed homogenizer, followed by salting out with 1 g NaCl and 4 g anhydrous MgSO4. After centrifugation, the organic layer was purified on a graphitized carbon/PSA cartridge c...
Source: Shokuhin eiseigaku zasshi. Journal of the Food Hygienic Society of Japan - November 20, 2015 Category: Food Science Tags: Shokuhin Eiseigaku Zasshi Source Type: research
Plants and other natural products used in the management of oral infections and improvement of oral health.
This article reviews plants and other natural products used in oral health: Punica granatum L. (pomegranate), Matricaria recutita L. (chamomile), Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (green tea), chewing sticks made from Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex A.DC., Diospyros lycioides Desf., and Salvadora persica L. (miswak), honey and propolis from the manuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.), rhein from Rheum rhabarbarum L. (rhubarb), dried fruits of Vitis vinifera L. (raisins), essential oils, probiotics and mushrooms. Further, the review highlights plants from Africa, Asia, Brazil, Mexico, Europe, and the M...
Source: Acta Tropica - October 29, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Chinsembu KC Tags: Acta Trop Source Type: research
Surgical site infection after valvular or coronary artery bypass surgery: 2008–2011 French SSI national ISO-RAISIN surveillance
Conclusion Although patient risk factors were more strongly associated with SSI occurrence, this study provided evidence for the existence of a ward-level effect. This should be taken into account when considering possible corrective interventions. (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - October 27, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
The effects of surface morphology on the aerosol performance of spray-dried particles within HFA 134a based metered dose formulations
Publication date: Available online 28 August 2015 Source:Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Author(s): Feifei Yang, Xiaobin Liu, Wei Wang, Chunyu Liu, Lihui Quan, Yonghong Liao The aim of this study was to produce fine particles with different corrugated degree of surface by spray-drying and to investigate the effect of surface morphology on in vitro aerosol performance of the particles within HFA 134a based metered dose formulations. Compositions of rizatriptan and scutellarin were spray-dried using different spray-drying parameters, and particles were suspended within HFA 134a. The surface morpholog...
Source: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences - August 29, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
