Evaluation of Body Composition and Quality of Life of University Students

The aim of this study is to evaluate the physical activity levels and the quality of life of the university students. In this purpose, the SF-36 life quality scale was used to examine the quality of life of the participants and physical activity levels were also determined through IPAQ. One-way ANOVA was used to compare the quality of life based on the physical activity levels of the participants. Moreover, the Bonferroni Correction were used to determine which physical activity level causes the difference by keeping the type I error rate fixed at 0.05. Statistically significant results were observed between social function and physical activity levels for the female group. In addition, statistically significant results were found between vitality and physical activity levels for the male group. The results show that there is a significant relationship between physical activity and quality of life. The individuals who feel more fit and social tend to have an active life. Given that it is crucial to intensify the studies on this topic for university students to encourage them for taking up regular physical activity as a part of life style

Renal complications of lipodystrophy: A closer look at the natural history of kidney disease

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Energy consumption and economic growth in the USA: Evidence from renewable energy

Recent debates about renewable energy consumption manifest two main expectations. Firstly, renewable energy consumption should contribute to economic growth and secondly, it should not cause damage on environment. This study focuses on the first issue by applying Toda-Yamamoto procedure and bootstrap-corrected causality test for the US since empirical literature criticizes the Toda-Yamamoto test which bases on asymptotic distribution. The models consist of real GDP, employment, investment and kinds of renewable energy consumption. Only one causal relationship was found from biomass-waste-derived energy consumption to real GDP. No causal relationship was found between real GDP and all of the other renewable energy kinds-total renewable energy consumption, geothermal energy consumption, hydro-electric energy consumption, biomass energy consumption and biomass-wood-derived energy consumption. That is using of energy from waste cause not only solving the dumping problems but also it contributes to real GDP. For policy purpose, the results of this study suggest that countries should concentrate on energy producing from waste as an alternative energy resource. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

First Aid Knowledge of University Students in Poisoning Cases

SUMMARY: Objectives: Poisoning is a crucial public health problem which needs serious approach and response to treatment. In case of poisoning, proper first aid is lifesaving and application should be applied in every condition. This research was conducted in order to evaluate first aid knowledge of university students for poisoning. Methods: The research was conducted between the dates of May 2013–June 2013 with the permission gained from the University Rectorship. The cohort of the research contained 4,560 students who received education in Istanbul. The sample of the study included 936 students who accepted to participate in the research and attended the school during the research. The data were collected by using a questionnaire form, which had 21 questions prepared by researchers. Analysis of the data was carried out with a percentage evaluation method and chi square tests in a computer environment. Results: In our study, 92.6% of students (n=867) knew the phone number of the ambulance in case of emergency. In addition, 57.3% of students (n=536) knew the phone number of the poison hotline, and it was seen that they answered correctly the questions regarding the relation between body system and indications of poisoning. It was determined that the students who received education in medical departments answered the questions correctly more than the students who had education in other departments. (p≤0.001, p≤0.01). Conclusions: It was observed that the university students in medical departments had more first aid knowledge on poisoning cases compared to the students in other departments who did not have sufficient information regarding these issues. It is thought that first aid education in all departments of universities, both poisoning and other first aid issues, should be conveyed to all students. ÖZET: Amaç: Zehirlenmeler ciddi yaklaşım gerektiren ve tedaviye iyi yanıt veren önemli bir halk sağlığı problemidir. Zehirlenme durumlarında uygun ilk yardım hayat kurtarıcı olup, toplumun bütün bireylerinin, her türlü koşulda yapması gereken bir uygulamalar bütünüdür. Bu araştırma, üniversite öğrencilerinin zehirlenme vakalarındaki ilkyardım bilgilerini incelemek amacı ile yapıldı. Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırma Mayıs 2013–Haziran 2013 tarihleri arasında, özel bir vakıf üniversitesinde, üniversite rektörlüğünden gerekli izin alınarak gerçekleştirildi. Evrenini üniversitede okuyan 4560 öğrenci, örneklemi ise çalışmanın yapıldığı günlerde okula devam eden ve araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 936 öğrenci oluşturdu. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan 21 soruluk anket formu kullanılarak toplandı. Verilerin analizi bilgisayar ortamında yüzdelik değerlendirme yöntemi ve ki-kare testi kullanılarak yapıldı. Bulgular: Çalışmamızda öğrencilerin %92.6'sının (n=867) acil durumda aranması gereken ambulans numarasını ve %57.3'ünün (n=536) zehir danışma hattı numarasını bildikleri ve zehirlenmelerde ortaya çıkan belirtiler ile vücut sistemleri arasındaki ilişkiyi soran sorulara doğru olarak cevap verdikleri belirlendi. Sağlık bölümlerinde okuyan öğrencilerin zehirlenme belirtileri ve sindirim ile solunum yolu zehirlenmelerinde yapılacak olan ilkyardım girişimleri ile ilgili bilgi sorularına diğer bölümlerde okuyan öğrencilere göre daha fazla doğru cevap verdikleri saptandı (p≤0.001, p≤0.01). Sonuç: Sağlıkla ilgili bölümlerde okuyan üniversite öğrencilerinin zehirlenmelerle ilgili ilkyardım konusunda daha bilgili oldukları, diğer bölümlerde okuyan öğrencilerin ise bu konularla ilgili bilgilerinin yetersiz olduğu görülmektedir. Üniversitelerin tüm bölümlerinde ilk yardım derslerinin okutulmaya başlanması ile gerek zehirlenmeler gerekse diğer ilkyardım bilgilerinin bireylere doğru bir şekilde aktarılacağı ve toplumdaki ilkyardım bilgisinin artacağı düşünülmektedir. Key words: First aid, poisoning, university student, Anahtar sözcükler: Ilkyardım, üniversite öğrencisi, zehirlenm

New copolymer of acrylamide with allyl methacrylate and its capacity for the removal of azo dyes

WOS: 000355842900002The copolymerization reactions of Acrylamide (AA) with the different mole ratios of allyl methacrylate (AMA) such as 25/75, 50/50 and 75/25 were studied by radical polymerization under argon atmosphere using 2,2'-Azobis (isobutyronitri1e) (AIBN) as initiator. The copolymers were characterized with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TG). FTIR spectra showed that the C=O, C-N and N-H groups in copolymers remained during the copolymerization. It is concluded from the thermograms that Poly(AA-co-AMA) copolymers which contained different ratios of monomer and comonomer exhibit similar thermal behavior. Adsorption capacity, kinetic and isotherm studies of Direct Brown 2 onto the copolymers have been evaluated. Different factors such as the monomer ratio, pH, initial dye concentration, copolymer dosage and contact time affecting the removal process were studied. It was found that the adsorption process agreed with the Freundlich and Dubinin-Raduskevich model and the adsorption of Direct Brown 2 depended on the acrylamide content and pH of the solution. The standard Gibb's free energy was determined as -14.7 kJ/mol, which means that adsorption occurred spontaneously and the process is feasible. Increasing the acrylamide content led to increased adsorption of Direct Brown 2 on the copolymer. Moreover, adsorption kinetic studies showed that the adsorption followed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model, indicating that the chemical adsorption was the rate-limiting step. These results show that Poly(AA-co-AMA) can be used as adsorbent for water pollutants such as Direct Brown 2 and has potential applications in related industrial and environmental areas

Metastatic Pulmonary Calcification in a Patient with Chronic Renal Failure

Metastatic pulmonary calcification characterized by diffuse calcium deposition in the lungs is known to occur in patients with chronic renal failure. We present a case of a 47-year-old man with chronic renal failure presented with dyspnea, high-resolution computed tomography of the chest revealed multiple, centrilobular, calcified nodules and patchy areas of ground-glass opacity throughout both lungs, consistent with metastatic pulmonary calcification. Calcification was also seen in the bronchi and trachea

Evaluation of brain perfusion in Alzheimer disease with perfusion computed tomography and comparison to elderly patient without dementia

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate perfusion computed tomography (PCT) findings in patients with Alzheimer disease and to compare them with those of patients without dementia. Materials and methods: PCT was performed in 35 patients: 20 with Alzheimer disease (mean age, 69.7 +/- 5.5 years) and 15 control subjects (mean age, 67.5 +/- 3.5 years). Control subjects were elderly individuals with no cognitive problems who were admitted with headaches. All PCT examinations were performed on a 4-slice CT unit. The PCT analysis software program was used to calculate regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF), regional cerebral blood volume (rCBV), regional time-to-peak (rTTP) values in the bilateral frontal, temporal, and occipital cortices, and bilateral lentiform nucleus. Results: rCBF values in the bilateral frontal and temporal cortices and bilateral lentiform nucleus were significantly lower in the patients with Alzheimer disease than in the control subjects. There were no significant differences in rCBV values between Alzheimer disease and the control group. rTTP values in all cortical areas and bilateral lentiform nucleus were significantly higher in the patients with Alzheimer disease than in the control subjects. Conclusion: PCT is a rapid and reliable imaging modality for evaluating brain perfusion in Alzheimer disease

Cochlear Implantation in Extraordinary Cases

Background: Although cochlear implantation has been almost a standard otological procedure worldwide, it may still create a dilemma for the surgeon in some unusual instances such as Seckel syndrome, aural atresia and posterior fossa arachnoid cyst. Case Report: Three extraordinary cases of cochlear implantation were reported. The first case was a case of Seckel syndrome with a cardiac pacemaker due to complete atrioventricular block. The second case had posterior fossa arachnoid cyst that had retrosigmoid cyst removal and cochlear implantation simultaneously. The last case had cochlear implantation in the ear with congenital aural atresia. All cases could be implanted successfully with full electrode insertion and good audiological outcome. Delayed facial paralysis that occurred in the patient with arachnoid cyst resolved spontaneously. Conclusion: This study addressed the efficiency of cochlear implantation in cases of Seckel syndrome, complete atrioventricular block managed with cardiac pacemaker, congenital aural atresia and posterior fossa arachnoid cyst. In addition, the retrosigmoid approach and cochlear implantation can be performed simultaneously

Voltage-gated sodium channel activity promotes prostate cancer metastasis in vivo

Epigenetic upregulation of voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) has been reported in a number of carcinoma cell lines and tissues. Furthermore, a large body of experimental evidence suggested that functional VGSC expression enhances various in vitro cell behaviours, such as directional motility, that would be involved in the metastatic cascade. However, it is not known if VGSC activity promotes metastasis in vivo. Here, using the Copenhagen rat model of prostate cancer and blocking VGSC activity in primary tumours with tetrodotoxin, we show (1) that the number of lung metastasis is reduced by >40% and (2) that lifespan is significantly improved. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved

Assessment of The Prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with Different Methods

The aim of this prospective study was to determine the prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus that were isolated from various clinical specimens in our hospital and to search for methicillin resistance by using different methods. Hundred and seventeen isolates were studied. Of these, 41(35%) were found to be resistant to methicillin with agar dilution; 39 (33.3%) with agar screening and 38 (32.5%) with disk diffusion. Of the resistant strains, 27 (65.8%) were found to be positive both for beta-lactamase and mec A; while 3 (7.4%) only for mec A; 6 (14.6%) only for beta-lactamase. Neither beta-lactamase nor mec A were determined in 5 (12.2%) strains. As a conclusion we have found no statistically significant difference in sensitivity and specificity between agar screening and disk diffusion methods used in the detection of methicillin resistance (Mc Nemar and Cohen Kappa statistical tests were used in the study). Yet we recommend to retest the isolates which are found to be methicillin resistant by disk diffusion method used routinely, with agar screening also which is cheaper and more simple. Than dilution tests this test can give additional information about MIC levels. Furthermore exploring for mec A gene in these isolates contributes more in therapeutic approach