BACKGROUND Although low bone mineral density is highly prevalent in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the distribution of the reduced bone mass has not been fully elucidated. OBJECTIVES To determine regional bone mass loss in patients with COPD and investigate whether the change in distribution may be associated with body weight loss and functional capacity. METHOD...

Background: Regional body composition was determined in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). Our hypothesis was that dual energy x ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanning could assess the fat free mass, bone mineral content, and fat mass and determine the distribution of the changes. Method: Height squared indices were derived for fat mass (FMI), fat free mass (FFMI), and bone mineral content (BMCI) of ...

The angiogenic effect induced by autologous bone marrow cell implantation (BMCI) was examined in the ischemic hindlimbs of diabetic and nondiabetic rats. Diabetes mellitus was induced by the systemic administration of streptozotocin. We investigated the production of angiogenic factors and endothelial differentiation from bone marrow cells and the native recovery of blood flow in the ischemic h...

BACKGROUND Regional body composition was determined in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). Our hypothesis was that dual energy x ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanning could assess the fat free mass, bone mineral content, and fat mass and determine the distribution of the changes. METHOD Height squared indices were derived for fat mass (FMI), fat free mass (FFMI), and bone mineral content (BMCI) of ...

A homologue of the segment polarity gene Cubitus interruptus from Bombyx mori, (BmCi) has been cloned and characterized. This region harbouring Zn(2+) finger motif is highly conserved across species. In B. mori, BmCi RNA expression was first detected at stage 6 of embryogenesis, which reached maximum levels at stage 21C and was maintained until larval hatching. The segmentally reiterated stripe...

Introduction: Across the United States (US), there are approximately 2,000 burn beds in 133 centers, only 72 of which verified by American Burn Association (ABA). As such, many areas US hundreds miles from closest center. Eight states do not have a center, and another 11 an ABA-verified Further, average center has 15 beds, and, on average, 90 available across US. Therefore, addition to patient ...

Abstract Due to eroding business models, companies are seeking new growth opportunities. Business model innovation (BMI) can enable sustainable competitive advantage and future growth. Yet many struggling innovate their models. Recent research reveals that collaboration concerning stakeholder integration open foster BMI, but has addressed both topics in isolation. By combining these topics, we ...

Introduction. Calculations of the components body mass: fat, muscle and bone serve as an objective characteristic a person's physique. The aim: to evaluate composition indicators patients with COPD establish correlational relationships. Materials methods. 120 were examined, evenly distributed by degree severity (GOLD 1-4). Average age (56.67 ± 10.28) years. We determined: mass index (BMI), BMD ...

Introduction: Disaster planning and preparedness for a burn mass casualty incident (BMCI) must consider the needs of those who will be directly involved support response to such an event. An aspect developing more comprehensive statewide disaster program included meeting (regionally) with healthcare coalitions (HCC) identify gaps in care deficiencies. Method: Regularly scheduled (quarterly) HCC...

e427 All disasters are local, and a burn mass casualty incident (BMCI) is no different. During the past 150 years, burn disasters have typically been associated with three factors: a fire/explosion in a mass gathering, natural disaster, or act of war/terrorism. Although the incidence of fire/explosion disasters has decreased during the past 50 years, recent natural disasters and acts of war/ter...