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American Journal of Optometry and... May 1986Eight hundred and eighty-eight optometrists of North and Central America were asked to provide data on their typical bifocal addition (add) for 45-, 50-, 55-, and... (Comparative Study)
Comparative Study
Eight hundred and eighty-eight optometrists of North and Central America were asked to provide data on their typical bifocal addition (add) for 45-, 50-, 55-, and 60-year-old males and females. Analysis of the 577 responses shows no significant difference of adds with the mean annual temperatures of the optometrists' communities at any of the four age levels. The mean annual temperatures in the survey ranged from -7 degrees Centigrade (19 degrees Fahrenheit) in Alaska to 26 degrees Centigrade (79 degrees Fahrenheit) in Puerto Rico. Previously reported inverse correlations are explained in terms of a self-selection bias by patients at the earlier presbyopic age levels when age of onset criteria are used instead of more advanced presbyopic age levels when all persons seek ophthalmic services. The mean adds for females at all four age levels were between 0.05 and 0.06 D higher than for males, theoretically attributable to differences of physical stature rather than of age of onset or advancement of presbyopia.
Topics: Accommodation, Ocular; Age Factors; Aged; Eyeglasses; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Presbyopia; Sex Factors; Temperature
PubMed: 3717290
DOI: 10.1097/00006324-198605000-00009 -
Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C.... 1994Fatality rates from residential fires are high among American Indians. Contact burns and scalds are also among the leading types of thermal injuries. Information about...
Fatality rates from residential fires are high among American Indians. Contact burns and scalds are also among the leading types of thermal injuries. Information about the prevalence of risk factors for burn injuries is required to design interventions aimed at reducing residential fire and burn injuries. The authors conducted a survey in July and August 1992 of 68 households located in a small American Indian community in Washington State to ascertain the prevalence of selected risk factors for residential fire and burn injuries. Nearly all households (96 percent) in the study had a smoke detector, and 95 percent of those tested were functioning. However, a high prevalence of other household characteristics associated with excess risk of residential fire and burn injuries was identified: 59 percent of households had at least one member who smoked, 25 percent had a member who smoked in bed, 38 percent had a member who drank alcohol and smoked at the same time, 46 percent used wood stoves as a heat source, and 15 percent of households were mobile homes. Thirteen percent of households had at least one fire during the previous 3 years, and the incidence of burns due to all causes and requiring medical treatment was 1.5 per 100 persons per year. Hot water temperature was measured to determine the potential risk for scald burns, and 48 percent of households had a maximum hot water temperature of 130 degrees or more Fahrenheit. Such surveys can guide intervention strategies to reduce residential fire and burn injuries in American Indian communities.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Burns; Female; Fires; Humans; Indians, North American; Interviews as Topic; Male; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Protective Devices; Residence Characteristics; Risk Factors; Smoke; Washington
PubMed: 7938394
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Applied Microbiology Apr 1969The heat-resistance characteristics of Salmonella typhimurium Tm-1, a reference strain in the stationary phase of growth, were determined at several temperatures in the...
The heat-resistance characteristics of Salmonella typhimurium Tm-1, a reference strain in the stationary phase of growth, were determined at several temperatures in the major types of products produced by the egg industry. The time required to kill 90% of the population (D value) at a given temperature in specific egg products was as follows: at 60 C (140 F), D = 0.27 min for whole egg; D = 0.60 min for whole egg plus 10% sucrose; D = 1.0 min for fortified whole egg; D = 0.20 min for egg white (pH 7.3), stabilized with aluminum; D = 0.40 min for egg yolk; D = 4.0 min for egg yolk plus 10% sucrose; D = 5.1 min for egg yolk plus 10% NaCl; D = 1.0 min for scrambled egg mix; at 55 C (131 F), D = 0.55 min for egg white (pH 9.2); D = 1.2 min for egg white (pH 9.2) plus 10% sucrose. The average Z value (number of degrees, either centigrade or fahrenheit, for a thermal destruction time curve to traverse one logarithmic cycle) was 4.6 C (8.3 F) with a range from 4.2 to 5.3 C. Supplementation with 10% sucrose appeared to have a severalfold greater effect on the heat stabilization of egg white proteins than on S. typhimurium Tm-1. This information should be of value in the formulation of heat treatments to insure that all egg products be free of viable salmonellae.
Topics: Egg White; Eggs; Food Microbiology; Hot Temperature; Salmonella typhimurium; Sterilization
PubMed: 4890741
DOI: 10.1128/am.17.4.491-496.1969 -
Journal of Clinical and Experimental... Mar 2016Many infections are transmitted from a donor to a recipient through organ transplantations. The transmission of dengue virus from a donor to a recipient in liver...
Many infections are transmitted from a donor to a recipient through organ transplantations. The transmission of dengue virus from a donor to a recipient in liver transplantation is a rare entity, and currently, there is no recommendation for screening this virus prior to transplantation. We report a case of transmission of dengue virus from donor to recipient after liver transplantation. The recipient had a history of multiple admissions for hepatic encephalopathy and ascites. He was admitted in the ICU for 15 days for chronic liver disease, ascites, and acute kidney injury before transplantation. The donor was admitted 1 day before transplantation. The donor spiked fever on postoperative day 2 followed by thrombocytopenia and elevated liver enzymes. The donor blood test was positive for dengue NS1 antigen. The recipient also had a similar clinical picture on postoperative day 5 and his blood test was also positive for dengue NS1 antigen. Hence, the diagnosis for posttransplant donor-derived allograft-related transmission of dengue infection was made. Both recipient and donor were treated with supportive measures and discharged after their full recovery on postoperative days 9 and 18, respectively. The effect of immunosuppression on dengue presentation is still unclear and there is lack of literature available. In our case, the recipient developed dengue fever similar to general population without showing any feature of severe graft dysfunction. We have concluded that dengue virus can also be transmitted from donor to recipient, and immunosuppression did not have any adverse effect on the evolution of dengue fever within the recipient. Delhi being a hyperendemic zone, screening for donors (especially in season time) for dengue virus seems to be the best preventive method to control donor-derived transmission of dengue to recipient.
PubMed: 27194898
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North Carolina Medical Journal 2013The indoor tanning industry is currently receiving increased attention from policymakers, but this industry has not been well researched. Our study examines economic,...
BACKGROUND
The indoor tanning industry is currently receiving increased attention from policymakers, but this industry has not been well researched. Our study examines economic, demographic, and climate-related variables to better understand variations among North Carolina counties in terms of the number of tanning beds and booths per capita during a recent 3-year period.
METHODS
This study used regression analysis to estimate the magnitude and statistical significance of correlations between the density of tanning beds and other relevant variables from 2007 through 2009.
RESULTS
The number of indoor tanning beds per capita in a county is positively correlated with the county's unemployment rate and with the proportion of the county's population that consists of white females 18-49 years of age; there is also a weakly positive correlation with the number of days per year of hot weather in the county. All else being equal, tanning beds are marginally more common in counties with higher rates of unemployment, with a greater number of days when the temperature exeeds 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and with residents who are more likely to engage in risky behaviors (as measured by the gonorrhea infection rate and the percentage of the population who smoke cigarettes).
LIMITATIONS
The data span a 3-year period (2007-2009) during which economic conditions were depressed.
CONCLUSION
Economic, demographic, geographic, and climate-related factors should be considered when policies that affect the tanning industry in North Carolina are being developed and implemented.
Topics: Beauty Culture; Humans; Leisure Activities; North Carolina; Sunbathing; Unemployment
PubMed: 23802468
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Journal of Personality and Social... Apr 1978Archival data pertaining to 102 instances of serious collective violence were examined in order to study the relationship between ambient temperature and the occurrence...
Archival data pertaining to 102 instances of serious collective violence were examined in order to study the relationship between ambient temperature and the occurrence of such events. Results indicated that the frequency of collective violence and ambient temperature were curvilinearly related. Specifically, ambient temperature was directly associated with the frequency of collective violence through the mid-80s (degrees Fahrenheit). Beyond this point, however, further increments in temperature were associated with a decreasing incidence of such events. Additional findings indicated that ambient temperature increased significantly during the 7 days preceding the outbreak of collective violence, remained stable during its occurrence, but then decreased significantly in the 3 days following its termination. Possible implications of these findings, as well as their relationship to the results of previous laboratory studies, are discussed.
Topics: Civil Disorders; Hot Temperature; Humans; Mass Behavior; Riots; Social Control, Formal; Sports; Temperature; United States; Violence
PubMed: 650385
DOI: 10.1037//0022-3514.36.4.351 -
Advances in Skin & Wound Care Jan 2015Increased local skin temperature is a classic sign of wound infection, repetitive trauma, and deep inflammation. Noncontact infrared thermometers can help to detect... (Observational Study)
Observational Study
OBJECTIVE
Increased local skin temperature is a classic sign of wound infection, repetitive trauma, and deep inflammation. Noncontact infrared thermometers can help to detect increases in skin surface temperatures; however, most scientifically tested devices are far too expensive for everyday wound care providers to use in routine clinical practice. This noninferiority study was conducted in an attempt to determine whether 4 less expensive, commercially available noncontact infrared thermometers have a similar level of accuracy as the scientifically accepted Exergen DermaTemp 1001 (Exergen Products, Watertown, Massachusetts).
DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS
Using an observational study design, participants with open wounds were randomly selected from a chronic wound clinic (n = 108). Demographic data and wound location were documented for all participants. Skin temperatures were recorded using 5 noncontact infrared thermometers under consistent environmental conditions. The thermometer brands were as follows: Exergen DermaTemp, Mastercool MSC52224-A (Mastercool Inc, Randolph, New Jersey), ATD Tools 70001 Infrared Thermometer (ATD Tools Inc, Wentzville, Missouri), Mastercraft Digital Temperature Reader (Mastercraft Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada), and Pro Point Infrared Thermometer (Princess Auto, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada). Data analysis was based on the skin surface temperature difference (ΔT in degrees Fahrenheit) between the wound site and an equivalent contralateral control site.
OUTCOME MEASURES
One-way analysis of variance was used to compare the mean ΔT values for all the 5 thermometers, followed by post hoc analysis. Demographic data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Interrater reliability was assessed for consistency using the intraclass correlation coefficient.
MAIN RESULTS
No statistical difference was reported between the ΔT values for the 5 different thermometers (F4,514 = 0.339, P = .852). Post hoc analysis showed no significant difference when the thermometers were compared with the Exergen DermaTemp 1001, and Mastercool MSC52224-A (P = .987), ATD Tools 70001 Infrared Thermometer (P = .985), Mastercraft Digital Temperature Reader (P = .972), and Pro Point Infrared Thermometer (P = .774). The results for intraclass correlation demonstrated a high reliability and agreement between raters, as the intraclass correlation coefficient values for all thermometers were greater than 0.95.
CONCLUSIONS
The results of this study demonstrate that less expensive, industrial-grade noncontact infrared thermometers have reliable temperature readings to identify and quantify the temperature gradients that along with other signs may be associated with deep and surrounding wound infection or tissue injury due to repeated microtrauma.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Equipment Design; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Reproducibility of Results; Skin Temperature; Skin Ulcer; Thermometers; Wound Infection
PubMed: 25502971
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Journal of Complementary & Integrative... Aug 2019Background Though hot arm and foot bath (HAFB) is widely used, a precise physiological response is not reported. Hence, the present study was conducted to evaluate the...
Background Though hot arm and foot bath (HAFB) is widely used, a precise physiological response is not reported. Hence, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of HAFB on heart rate variability (HRV) and blood pressure (BP) in healthy volunteers. Materials and Methods Sixteen healthy male volunteers' aged 23.81 ± 5.27 (mean ± standard deviation) years were recruited. All the subjects underwent only one session of HAFB (104-degree Fahrenheit) for the duration of 20 min. Assessments such as Electrocardiography and BP were taken before and after the intervention. Results Results of this study showed a significant reduction in systolic-BP (SBP), diastolic-BP (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), the mean of the intervals between adjacent QRS complexes or the instantaneous heart rate (RR interval), the number of interval differences of successive NN intervals greater than 50 ms (NN50), the proportion derived by dividing NN50 by the total number of NN intervals (pNN50), and high frequency (HF) band of HRV along with a significant increase in heart rate (HR), low-frequency (LF) band of HRV and LF/HF ratio compared to its baseline. Conclusions Results of this study suggest that 20 min of HAFB produce a significant increase in HR and a significant reduction in SBP, DBP, and MAP while producing parasympathetic withdrawal.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Arm; Baths; Blood Pressure; Foot; Healthy Volunteers; Heart Rate; Hot Temperature; Humans; Hydrotherapy; Male; Young Adult
PubMed: 31415237
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Journal of Food Protection Oct 1980A simple, rapid, highly reproducible procedure was developed to determine heat resistance of Bacillus stearothermophilus spores in milk and soy protein-based formulas at...
A simple, rapid, highly reproducible procedure was developed to determine heat resistance of Bacillus stearothermophilus spores in milk and soy protein-based formulas at temperatures > 100 C. Plating efficiencies on different media and heat activation temperatures were also studied. The procedure involved use of a serum bottle to which was added formula. The bottle was closed with a rubber septum and sealed air-tight with a crimped aluminum cap. The formula was agitated during heating in a thermostatically controlled oil bath, using a wrist action shaker. When the formula attained the desired temperature, a spore suspension was injected through the rubber septum, using a high-pressure GLC syringe. At selected time intervals, a portion was withdrawn from the bottle, using a sterile GLC syringe. The number of surviving spores was determined by plating on Trypticase Soy agar, which yielded significantly higher spore recovery count than did Trypticase Soy broth fortified with 1.5% agar with and without starch, or Dextrose Tryptone agar. The serum bottle procedure yielded higher D values than did the capillary tube procedure. The difference was significant where p = 0.05 but not where p = 0.01. With the serum bottle procedure, D values for spores in the milk protein base formula were 18.46, 3.56 and 1.13 min at 115, 121 and 125 C, respectively. In the soy protein base formula, D values were 26.1, 3.64 and 1.26 min, respectively. The z values were 7.7 and 7.6 Centigrade degrees (13.86 and 13.68 Fahrenheit degrees). Maximum heat activation of the spore was at 95 C for 10 min in milk protein base formula and at 100 C for 5 min in the soy product.
PubMed: 30822897
DOI: 10.4315/0362-028X-43.10.799 -
Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C.... 1993The trend in many communities toward centralized school lunch preparation potentially increases the risk of foodborne illness. Foods often are prepared long before...
The trend in many communities toward centralized school lunch preparation potentially increases the risk of foodborne illness. Foods often are prepared long before serving and may be distributed to satellite schools by persons with little formal training in safe techniques of food preparation or food service. In May 1990, an outbreak of staphylococcal food poisoning occurred in elementary schools in a Rhode Island community participating in such a program. In the investigation of the outbreak, students in schools that reported cases were interviewed. Food preparation, handling, and distribution were reviewed. At School E, 662 lunches were prepared and distributed to 4 additional schools (schools A-D). Schools A and B accounted for nearly all cases of the food poisoning, with rates of 47 percent and 18 percent. Eating ham increased the risk of illness (62 percent of those consuming ham and 3 percent of those who did not, relative risk = 18.0, 95 percent confidence interval = 4.0, 313.4). Large amounts of Staphylococcus aureus were cultured, and preformed enterotoxin A was identified in leftover ham. A food handler, who tested positive for the implicated enterotoxic strain S. aureus, reported having removed the casings from two of nine warm ham rolls 48 hours prior to service. Because of improper refrigeration, prolonged handling, and inadequate reheating, the ham was held at temperatures estimated at 10-49 degrees Celsius (50-120 degrees Fahrenheit) for a minimum of 15 hours. The potential for larger outbreaks prompted a statewide training program in safe food preparation for school lunch personnel, which may have applications for other communities.
Topics: Child; Disease Outbreaks; Female; Food Handling; Food Microbiology; Food Services; Humans; Male; Rhode Island; Schools; Staphylococcal Food Poisoning; Staphylococcus aureus
PubMed: 8265762
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