Effects of glycerin oil and lavender oil massages on hemodialysis patients� restless legs syndrome

Objectives: To determine the effects of glycerin oil and lavender oil massages on hemodialysis patients� restless legs syndrome (RLS). Methods: Ninety hemodialysis patients with RLS were randomly allocated into two intervention groups and one control group, each consisting of 35 participants. The control group received routine care, and the intervention groups received effleurage massage with lavender and glycerin oil in addition to routine care for one month. RLS intensity was measured among the three groups using the Restless Legs Syndrome Rating Scale. Results: At the beginning of the study, the results showed no significant difference among the three groups� scores. At the end of the study, the mean RLS scores were significantly lower in the intervention groups compared to the control group (F = 63.4, p � 0.001). This difference was not significant between the two intervention groups; nonetheless, the differences between the control and lavender oil groups, as well as the control and glycerin oil groups, were significant (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The findings showed the effectiveness of the oils through the effleurage massage for reducing RLS in a sample of hemodialysis patients. © 2019 Elsevier Lt

Pilates exercises and quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease

ABSTRACT Background and purpose: There is a need to investigate the effects of pilates exercises on the quality of life (QOL) of patients with chronic kidney diseases (CKD). The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of pilates exercises on the QOL of CKD patients. Materials and methods: For this randomized controlled clinical trial, we enrolled 50 CKD patients. The participants were randomly assigned to experimental ( n = 25) and control ( n = 25) groups. Modified classical pilates exercises were performed by the experimental group three times a week over a 12-week period. The Quality of Life Short Form (KDQOL-SF) questionnaire was completed by all participants at the beginning of the trial and two months after completion of the intervention. Data analysis was conducted using Chi-square, independent t-test, and paired t-test. Results: There were significant increases in the scores of QOL dimensions in the experimental group after the intervention (p ≤ 0.05). Comparison of the mean differences at the beginning and two months after the study in the two groups showed that the scores related to QOL dimensions in the experimental group were significantly greater than the control group ( p ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: The findings indicated the pilates exercises can be valuable for improvement of CKD patients ’ QOL. Keywords: Chronic kidney diseases Pilates exercises Quality of lif

The effect of tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on growth indices of healthy neonates

Abstract Therapeutic touch is emphasized by healthcare professionals for improvement of neonates' growth and development. However, inconsistencies exist regarding effects and methods of massage in neonates. The purpose of this clinical trial is to assess and comprise intervention and control groups regarding the effects of tactile-kinesthetic stimulation (TKS) by mothers on growth indices of healthy term neonates. Sixty healthy term neonates were randomly assigned into intervention and control groups. Mothers of neonates in the experimental group were trained to perform TKS for their newborns at home before feeding for at least 28 consecutive days, two times a day, and 15 min each time. Neonates in the control group were not required to receive this intervention. The neonates’ growth indices were measured within 24 h after birth, and then at days 14 and 28. During the study and the three consecutive measurements, no significant difference was found between the mean weights, heights, and head circumferences of the neonates in the two groups (p > 0.05). Keywords: Tactile-kinesthetic stimulation Growth indices Neonates Mother's touc

Effects of glycerin oil and lavender oil massages on hemodialysis patients’ restless legs syndrome

Objectives: To determine the effects of glycerin oil and lavender oil massages on hemodialysis patients’ restless legs syndrome (RLS). Methods: Ninety hemodialysis patients with RLS were randomly allocated into two intervention groups and one control group, each consisting of 35 participants. The control group received routine care, and the intervention groups received effleurage massage with lavender and glycerin oil in addition to routine care for one month. RLS intensity was measured among the three groups using the Restless Legs Syndrome Rating Scale. Results: At the beginning of the study, the results showed no significant difference among the three groups’ scores. At the end of the study, the mean RLS scores were significantly lower in the intervention groups compared to the control group (F = 63.4, p ≤ 0.001). This difference was not significant between the two intervention groups; nonetheless, the differences between the control and lavender oil groups, as well as the control and glycerin oil groups, were significant (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The findings showed the effectiveness of the oils through the effleurage massage for reducing RLS in a sample of hemodialysis patients. © 2019 Elsevier Lt

The individual and combined effects of obesity- and ageing-induced systemic inflammation on human skeletal muscle properties.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine whether circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines, elevated with increased fat mass and ageing, were associated with muscle properties in young and older people with variable adiposity. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Seventy-five young (18-49 yrs) and 67 older (50-80 yrs) healthy, untrained men and women (BMI: 17-49 kg/m(2)) performed isometric and isokinetic plantar flexor maximum voluntary contractions (MVCs). Volume (Vm), fascicle pennation angle (FPA), and physiological cross-sectional area (PCSA) of the gastrocnemius medialis (GM) muscle were measured using ultrasonography. Voluntary muscle activation (VA) was assessed using electrical stimulation. GM specific force was calculated as GM fascicle force/PCSA. Percentage body fat (BF%), body fat mass (BFM), and lean mass (BLM) were assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Serum concentration of 12 cytokines was measured using multiplex luminometry. RESULTS: Despite greater Vm, FPA, and PCSA (P0.05), while IL-8 correlated with VA in older but not young adults (r⩾0.378, P⩽0.027). TNF-alpha correlated with MVC, lean mass, GM FPA and maximum force in older adults (r⩾0.458; P⩽0.048). CONCLUSIONS: The age- and adiposity-dependent relationships found here provide evidence that circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines may play different roles in muscle remodelling according to the age and adiposity of the individual.International Journal of Obesity accepted article preview online, 29 August 2016. doi:10.1038/ijo.2016.151

Untersuchungen zum Einfluss des Feinkorngehaltes auf das Verflüssigungspotenzial von sandigen Böden

Der Feinkornanteil von Sanden ist einer der Einflussparameter für die Verflüssigungsneigung, welche hier anhand von Kennlinien im Rahmen des critical-state Konzeptes quantifiziert wird. Das durchgeführte Versuchsprogramm umfasste hauptsächlich statische undrainierte triaxiale Kompressionsversuche, ergänzt durch drainierte statische Triaxialversuche. Diese wurden an Hostun Sand, reinem Schluff, und Mischungen aus beiden jeweils in einem Dichtebereich von etwa 28% bis 90% relativer Lagerungsdichte durchgeführt. Die Lage und Funktion des critical-state locus (CSL) unterschiedet sich maßgeblich in den Bereichen ober- und unterhalb eines Grenzfeinkorngehaltes. Jeweils für den Bereich unterhalb und oberhalb des Grenzfeinkorngehaltes wurde eine normalisierte CSL (äquivalente CSL) ermittelt, die es erlaubt, die Verflüssigungsneigung für verschiedene Feinkorngehalte im Gültigkeitsbereich der äquivalenten CSL zu ermitteln

Untersuchungen zum Einfluss des Feinkorngehaltes auf das Verflüssigungspotenzial von sandigen Böden

Der Feinkornanteil von Sanden ist einer der Einflussparameter für die Verflüssigungsneigung, welche hier anhand von Kennlinien im Rahmen des critical-state Konzeptes quantifiziert wird. Das durchgeführte Versuchsprogramm umfasste hauptsächlich statische undrainierte triaxiale Kompressionsversuche, ergänzt durch drainierte statische Triaxialversuche. Diese wurden an Hostun Sand, reinem Schluff, und Mischungen aus beiden jeweils in einem Dichtebereich von etwa 28% bis 90% relativer Lagerungsdichte durchgeführt. Die Lage und Funktion des critical-state locus (CSL) unterschiedet sich maßgeblich in den Bereichen ober- und unterhalb eines Grenzfeinkorngehaltes. Jeweils für den Bereich unterhalb und oberhalb des Grenzfeinkorngehaltes wurde eine normalisierte CSL (äquivalente CSL) ermittelt, die es erlaubt, die Verflüssigungsneigung für verschiedene Feinkorngehalte im Gültigkeitsbereich der äquivalenten CSL zu ermitteln

Effects of Pilates exercise on general health of hemodialysis patients

Pilates is a type of exercise which has recently drawn exercise and health experts' attention. They have noticed that it can improve hemodialysis patients' general health. A clinical trial study was performed. Fifty hemodialysis patients were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. A demographic information questionnaire and a general health questionnaire (GHQ-28) were completed by the two groups at the beginning of the study. Then, modified Pilates exercises were carried out in the intervention group three times a week over a period of eight weeks. At the end of the study, the GHQ-28 questionnaire was completed by the two groups. In the intervention group, the difference between the mean scores of general health before (45.24 ± 9.9) and after (31.2 ± 6.9) the intervention was significant (p � 0.002). After the intervention, the difference between the mean scores of the control (1.6 ± 1.3) and intervention (14 ± 0.78) groups was also significant (p � 0.001). © 2016 Elsevier Ltd

XVII th World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (CIGR) STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF TWO DIFFERENT EDIBLE COATINGS ON WALNUT KERNEL SHELF LIFE CSBE101078 -Presented at Section VI: Postharvest Technology, Food and

ABSTRACT Edible coatings are protective layers capable of reducing oxidation in food containing lipids. In this study the effects of two different major edible coatings namely; 3% pectin-based edible coating and 2% CMC-based coating as well as other additives like sorbitol, PG, Lecithin and also antioxidants like vitamin E and BHT on the shelf life of walnut kernels were investigated. Kernels were dried in open air then stored in polyethylene zipped bags and were kept at 25ºC and 23% relative humidity for 4 months. Every two months, kernels were observed based on their color, weight loss, and rancidity. Finally, the taste trial survey was performed on coated kernels. The results proved that CMC-based coatings preserved rancidity of kernels much better than that of pectin-based ones. Particularly, CMC based coatings added with vitamin E or BHT had more acceptable performance comparing to pectin based coatings. The most promising results came from samples coated with CMC combined with vitamin E