Chemo-protective effect of aqueous extract of the resurrection plant Selaginella involvens (Sw.) Spring on UV-tolerance during spore germination of Pteris argyraea T. Moore

The present study was aimed to know the effect of aqueous extracts of the resurrection plant, Selaginella involvens (Sw.) Spring on spore germination in Pteris argyraea T. Moore and also to know the ameliorating effect of the extracts on UV-Stress during spore germination of Pteris argyraea T. Moore. Based on the present study it is concluded that the extract of Selaginella involvens, shows growth promoting effect by enhancing the spore germination in Pteris argyraea. Both UV and aqueous extracts of Selaginella involvens enhances germination, but the UV stress results in both physical and morphogenetic abnormalities. It is to be noted that in the extract treated spores, the physical abnormalities are in less frequency when compared to the extract- untreated spores

Can physical activity measurement alone improve objectively-measured physical activity in primary care?:A systematic review and meta-analysis

There is evidence that simply measuring physical activity alone can increase self-reported physical activity behaviour. The aim of this review was to describe changes in objectively-measured physical activity within control groups in primary care physical activity intervention studies. Five electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, PsychINFO and CINAHL) were searched from inception to February 2019. Physical activity controlled intervention studies objectively measuring physical activity in primary care with adults were included and meta-analyses were completed. Thirty studies were eligible and 22 studies were included in the meta-analysis. No statistically significant change in steps.day−1, counts.day−1 and counts.minute-1 were found in the meta-analyses within control groups. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity minutes.day−1 significantly decreased (-3.97; 95% CI −6.31 to −1.64; P −1 to increase in participants < 50 years old (504; 95% CI −20 to 1029; P = 0.06). Noteworthy increases (≥10%) in objectively-measured physical activity within control groups were found in 17% of studies. Noteworthy increases were reported in studies with younger participants, one-third of the pedometer studies, one-third of studies with participants at risk of chronic disease and in studies with a shorter duration between measurements. No control group improvements were found in participants with chronic disease. Overall, no significant improvements in objectively-measured physical activity were found within control groups in primary care. Further investigation of noteworthy increases in control group physical activity levels is indicated, particularly in certain sub-groups of participants as this may effect physical activity research and interventions in these populations.</p

Geriatric Hip Fractures and Inpatient Services: Predicting Hospital Charges Using the ASA Score

Purpose. To determine if the American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) score can be used to predict hospital charges for inpatient services. Materials and Methods. A retrospective chart review was conducted at a level I trauma center on 547 patients over the age of 60 who presented with a hip fracture and required operative fixation. Hospital charges associated with inpatient and postoperative services were organized within six categories of care. Analysis of variance and a linear regression model were performed to compare preoperative ASA scores with charges and inpatient services. Results. Inpatient and postoperative charges and services were significantly associated with patients’ ASA scores. Patients with an ASA score of 4 had the highest average inpatient charges of services of $15,555, compared to$10,923 for patients with an ASA score of 2. Patients with an ASA score of 4 had an average of 45.3 hospital services compared to 24.1 for patients with a score of 2. Conclusions. A patient’s ASA score is associated with total and specific hospital charges related to inpatient services. The findings of this study will allow payers to identify the major cost drivers for inpatient services based on a hip fracture patient’s preoperative physical status