An automated method for recording the Westergren erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
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Blood Sedimentation↗
Biomedical subjects
K Kennedy
Publications and source records attributed to K Kennedy.
Physical measurements on the lipid-containing bacteriophage phi 6.
Bacteriophage phi 6 has been studied by small-angle X-ray scattering intensity-fluctuation spectroscopy, analytical ultracentrifugation, and spectroscopy. The sedimentation coefficient (S(0)0,w) is 375 S, the diffusion coefficient (D(0)20, w) is 2.66 x 10(-8) cm 2/s. Using the Svedberg equation and and an estimate of the partial specific volume, the Mr is 1.49 +/- 0.32 x 10(8). A simple model which describes phi 6, is a central sphere consisting of RNA and protein of radius 330 A and an outer shell of low electron density 40 A thick. The RNA may form five concentric shells in the region r = 140-290 A.
Bacteriophages↗
Preparation and evaluation to Clostridium septicum toxoid.
Clostridium septicum was grown under controlled conditions to produce high levels of alpha toxin. The toxin was toxoided and concentrated by ultrafiltration. The toxoided alpha toxin retained immunizing properties. The concentrated toxoid, when formulated on Total Combining Power, in monovalent or multivalent clostridial products, provided protection to rabbits against direct challenge with Cl. septicum spores. The toxoided alpha toxin produced antitoxin levels which exceeded current minima.
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Thermoluminescent measurement of cellular radiation dose.
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Cells, Cultured↗
MR multispectral analysis of multiple sclerosis lesions.
Although quantification of the lesion burden from serial MR examinations of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common technique to assess disease activity in clinical trials, pathologic change may occur within a lesion without a corresponding change in volume. Therefore, measures of lesion volume and composition may improve the sensitivity of detecting disease activity. A new technique has been developed that provides information about the intensity composition of MS lesions in standard spin-echo MR examinations. The new technique is based on the multispectral "feature space" intensity distributions of the lesions and normal tissues. Analysis of MR examinations of materials with known T1 and T2 times showed that feature space position from spin-echo examinations is largely determined from proton density (rho), T2, and the interecho delay. Information about intensity composition was obtained by reducing the multidimensional intensity distribution to one dimension while minimizing the loss of information. This technique was used to analyze eight lesions in standard spin-echo MR examinations of three patients with MS. Lesion distributions were compared between examinations by first calibrating the examinations based on the intensity distributions of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), an internal reference tissue. Many of the lesion distributions had a distinctive peak at low intensity, corresponding to normal-appearing white matter (WM). Within the lesion distributions, increases in high intensity peaks generally were accompanied by reductions in the WM peak. Serial analysis of the lesion distributions revealed some dramatic fluctuations, even when lesion volume remained constant.
Calibration↗
Early-onset neonatal group B streptococcal infection: implications for practice.
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the leading bacterial infection associated with morbidity and mortality of newborns in the United States. Most neonatal infections can be prevented through the use of intrapartum antimicrobial prophylaxis in women who are at increased risk for transmitting infection to their newborns. However, prevention strategies have not been implemented widely or consistently, and the incidence of neonatal GBS disease has not declined. An understanding of GBS epidemiology, clinical presentation, and prevention strategies enhances the PNP's decision-making skills in the nursery and strengthens the PNP's ability to evaluate and compare new approaches to GBS prevention.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis↗
Milk composition of insulin-dependent diabetic women.
The macronutrient, trace mineral, and immunological contents of milk of five moderately controlled, insulin-dependent diabetic women were studied at 3 months postpartum. Concentrations of total nitrogen, lactose, fat, and energy were not distinguishable from those in milk of nondiabetic women. Glucose concentrations in milk from diabetic women were significantly higher (p less than 0.001) and more variable. The macro- and trace minerals (Ca, P, Mg, K, Zn, Cu, and Fe) were within normal ranges with the exception of Na which was higher in milk from the diabetic women (p less than 0.05). The concentrations of lactoferrin and secretory IgA were not statistically different from reference norms. Milk composition of five insulin-dependent diabetic women was not distinguishable from that of the reference population, with the exceptions of Na and glucose concentrations, which were slightly elevated.
Adult↗
The effect of a breastfeeding education program on lactational amenorrhea in the Philippines.
A study was conducted in two communities in the rural Philippines to determine whether breastfeeding mothers could intensify their nursing enough to increase the period of lactational amenorrhea. Women in one community were exposed to a breastfeeding education program before the birth and during lactation, while women in the other community served as a comparison group. Increased breastfeeding was observed in the group that received breastfeeding education, beginning in the sixth month postpartum. Bottle use began earlier and was more common in the comparison group, but the introduction of solid foods at five to six months was similar. No difference in the duration of postpartum amenorrhea (a proxy for the duration of infertility) was observed between the groups.
Adult↗
Acute spondylolysis in an adolescent.
Back pain in the adolescent, though less frequent than in adults, is more likely to indicate pathology. Thus, persistent low back pain in an adolescent should not be overlooked. This article presents a case study of a 15-year-old female gymnast who experienced low back pain during practice sessions. Differential diagnosis and treatment options are discussed.
Acute Disease↗