Relationships between Gender, Weight, and Body Image: Effects on Stress Management and Life Satisfaction in University Students

This study highlights the importance of understanding how gender and weight affect key aspects of well-being, such as body image, stress management, and life satisfaction among college students. By examining these relationships, the study aims to provide information that serves as a basis for designing specific interventions to promote mental health and general well-being in this population. The objective is to provide insights into the relationships between these variables to guide targeted interventions for student well-being. Methods: A total of 100 university students from Chile (60% women, 40% men), aged between 18 and 25, participated in this study. Participants were classified into weight categories based on their Body Mass Index (BMI) according to WHO standards: underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity. Validated scales were used to measure body image, stress management, and life satisfaction. Descriptive analyses and one-way ANOVA were conducted to identify significant differences between gender and weight categories. Results: Significant differences were found in stress management and body image according to weight categories. Participants with obesity reported the lowest scores in both body image and stress management, while underweight participants reported the highest scores. Men reported slightly better stress management, but the difference was not statistically significant. A moderate positive correlation was found between body image and life satisfaction (r = 0.29, p Conclusion: Gender and weight play an essential role in influencing body image, stress management, and life satisfaction among university students. These findings highlight the need for interventions that promote a healthy body image and effective stress management strategies, particularly for overweight and obese students.

Management of Vulnating Esophageal Foreign Bodies in Burkina Faso

Introduction: Esophageal foreign bodies (EFB) are a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency because of the serious complications they can cause. Aim: This paper aimed to study the vulnating esophageal foreign bodies in the ENT and Head and Neck Surgery departments of the Yalgado Ouedraogo and Bogodogo University Hospital. Methodology: This was an analytic cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection over 10 years (2012-2021). Results: We collected 91 cases of vulnating esophageal foreign bodies, i.e. 9.1 cases/year (4.7%). The mean age of the patients was 14 ± 19 years. The sex ratio was 1.6. The circumstances of occurrence were dominated by accidental ingestion of vulnating esophageal foreign bodies (98.9%). The average time to consultation was 7.5 hours. Dysphagia was the dominant symptom (64.8%). Cervico-thoracic radiography found dual contour radiopaque images in 71.4%. Esophagoscopy with rigid tube was performed in 97.8%. The average time for extraction of the vulnating esophageal foreign bodies was 8 hours. Vulnerating esophageal foreign bodies were non-organic in 84.6%. The button cell represented 64.8%. Their location was cervical in 61.5% intraoperatively. The lesion assessment found ulcerative lesions in 42.9% (p Conclusion: Vulnating esophageal foreign bodies are relatively frequent in our ENT practice. Although their diagnosis is often easy, their treatment is still difficult and requires multidisciplinary management. Thus, for us, prevention remains the first effective weapon.

A Study on the Correlation of Body Mass Management During Pregnancy with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Labor Progression

Objective:To investigate the effects of body mass management during pregnancy on adverse pregnancy outcomes,duration of labor,and neonatal birth weight.Methods:472 pregnant women who visited Beijing Anzhen Hospital from January to December 2023 were selected,and the pregnant women were divided into 236 each in the observation group and the control group.Body mass of pregnant women was measured and BMI was calculated in early and late pregnancy respectively,and the pregnant women in the control group were guided by routine management,while the observation group was guided by body mass management during pregnancy.The growth of maternal body mass,mode of delivery,postpartum hemorrhage,neonatal score,neonatal blood glucose at birth,and umbilical artery blood,as well as the comparison of the duration of labor,were observed.Results:The observation group was significantly better than the control group in terms of mode of delivery,postpartum hemorrhage,and body mass growth,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05),and there was no statistical significance in terms of neonatal scores,neonatal blood glucose at birth,and umbilical artery blood(P>0.05);the time of the first stage of labor and the time of the second stage of labor of the mothers in the observation group was significantly better than that of the control group,with statistical differences(P<0.05),and the time of the third stage of labor of the mothers in the observation group was statistically better than that of the control group.There was no statistically significant difference between the time of the third stage of labor in the observation group and the control group(P>0.05),and the time of the total stage of labor in the observation group was statistically better than that in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Body mass management during pregnancy can effectively improve maternal control of weight gain,reduce labor time,and decrease the occurrence of adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Endoscopic management of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract:A review

Foreign body ingestion is a common condition, es-pecially among children who represent 80% of these emergencies. The most frequently ingested foreign bodies in children are coins, toys, magnets and batter-ies. Most foreign body ingestions in adults occur while eating, leading to either bone or meat bolus impaction. Flexible endoscopy is the therapeutic method of choice for relieving food impaction and removing true foreign bodies with a success rate of over 95% and with mini-mal complications. This review describes a comprehen-sive approach towards patients presenting with foreign body ingestion. Recommendations are based on a review of the literature and extensive personal experi-ence.

The Planning, Organization and Management of Post-disaster Reconstruction of the Lushan Earthquake Based on the Local as the Main Body

A new organization and management mechanism with the local government as the main body was created during the post-disaster reconstruction of the "4. 20 " Lushan earthquake,in which the experiences and lessons were drawn from the "5. 12"Wenchuan earthquake. Correspondingly, the local government conducted an exploration of the organization and management mode in the field of planning and construction. The effective experiences have been accumulated, including working out a full coverage planning,taking the leading part in the urban-rural planning,and exercising whole space control over the disaster area. An innovation management mode named as "Five Generals Pattern"was implemented in the construction projects. In view that the rural housing reconstruction was a weak link, a new approach to improving the construction management was investigated,by means of strengthening on-site supervision,establishing a technical platform,and bolstering public participation.

Management of a Cluster of Foreign Body Ingestion Incidents in Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder

Objective: Deliberate foreign body ingestion (DFBI) has been reported in patients with personality disorders as part of a spectrum of self-harming behaviours, however the published literature is small (15 case reports). Method: This was a retrospective audit of medical and psychological management of a cluster of 12 DFBI incidents over 9 months in 4 young female patients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Results: All four patients knew one another from outpatient psychotherapy programmes. DFBI was associated with substance use in 5/12 incidents, and with precipitants (experiencing strong emotions, witnessing self-harm) in 4/12 incidents. Most DFBI involved sharp objects (razor blades, glass, safety pins). Medical intervention was initially active (endoscopy/surgery) but progressed to a more conservative, observational approach. Psychological management was initially restrictive, but also changed over time to focus on identifying distress, enhancing coping mechanisms and patient responsibility. Co-ordination of patient care management involvedintensive liaison (provision of interdisciplinary support and education) between medical, surgical and psychiatric teams. Conclusion: Management of DFBI in patients with BPD requires high levels of interdisciplinary collaboration. In this cluster of DFBI incidents, effective management was achieved with conservative medical/surgical methods (observation) and non-restrictive psychological approaches that enhanced patient self-efficacy.

Endoscopic Management of Foreign Bodies in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract in Yaoundé(Cameroon)

Background/Aims: Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a common clinical situation. In some cases, it could be life-threatening, requiring interventional digestive endoscopy. Knowing the main FBs observed could help to prevent their ingestion or to improve management. The aim of this study is to report the results of upper digestive endoscopies performed for ingestion of FBs in Yaoundé (Cameroon). Methods: We recorded all patients who did a gastroscopy for FB ingestion from January 2000 to April 2020 in three medical centers of Yaoundé. We collected data concerning the socio-demographic characteristics of patients, foreign body type, endoscopic management and outcome. Results: A total of 9380 upper digestive endoscopies were performed, with 51 FBs ingestion (0.54%). Male were 27 (52.9%). The mean age was 25.8 ± 22.3 years (8 months to 75 years). Coins were the most frequent FB (23.5%), only observed in children, followed by fishbones (17.6%), only observed in adults. We also observed dental wears (11.8%), metallic objects (11.8%), non-metallic objects (3.9%), batteries (3.9%), toothpick (2%), packet of tablets (2%), and bezoars (2%). The FB was unknown at 21.6%. The most frequent localization was the esophagus in 29/36 patients (80.5%). Endoscopic removal was a success in 35/36 patients (97.2%). A surgery has been performed on one patient. We didn’t register any death. Conclusion: Most common FBs ingested in Yaoundé are coins and fishbones. The upper digestive endoscopy has a high success rate.

Research progress in core body temperature measurement during target temperature management

Core body temperature(CBT)is increasingly attracting attention as crucial data during target temperature management(TTM).Accurate and continuous measurement of human CBT can effectively identify and monitor central high fever,and provide a basis for the effective implementation during TTM,which is therefore of great significance for human health care and disease monitoring.The reliable core measurement sites are nasopharynx,esophagus,bladder,rectum,pulmonary artery,etc.,but the measurement methods in these sites are all invasive.At present,the medical field is more inclined to noninvasive data collection methods through monitoring an appropriate site(such as forehead,mouth,or axilla)depending on clinical circumstances,so as to ensure the comfort and security of patients to the greatest extent.This review will provide reference choosing more safe and accurate temperature measurement methods for patients during TTM by reviewing the sites and accuracy of invasive and noninvasive CBT measurements.

Foreign object ingestion and esophageal food impaction:An update and review on endoscopic management

Foreign body ingestion encompasses both foreign object ingestion(FOI) and esophageal food impaction(EFI) and represents a common and clinically significant scenario among patients of all ages. The immediate risk to the patient ranges from negligible to life-threatening, depending on the ingested substance,its location, patient fitness, and time to appropriate therapy. This article reviews the FOI and EFI literature and highlights important considerations and implications for pediatric and adult patients as well as their providers. Where published literature is insufficient to provide evidence-based guidance, expert opinion is included to supplement the content of this comprehensive review.

Perioperative management of primary liver cancer

AIM:To minimize the complications and mortality and improve the survival in primary liver cancer (PLC) patients undergoing hepatic resection. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 2143 PLC patients treated from January 1990 to January 2004. The patients were divided into two groups using January 1997 as a cut-off. Small tumor size (< 5 cm), preoperative redox tolerance index (RTI), vascular control method, and postoperative arterial ketone body ratio (AKBR) were used as indicators of surgical outcome. RESULTS: Small tumors had less complications and lower mortality and higher overall survival rate. Use of RTI for selecting patients and types of hepatectomy, reduced complications (21.1% vs 11.0%) and mortality (1.6% vs 0.3%). The half liver vascular occlusion protocol (n = 523) versus the Pringle method (n = 476) showed that the former significantly reduced the postoperative complications (25.8% vs 11.9%) and mortality (2.3% vs 0.6%) respectively, and cut mean hospital stay was 3.5 d. Postoperative AKBR was a reliable indicator of the energy status in survivors. CONCLUSION: RTI is of value in predicting hepatic functional reserve, half liver occlusion could protect the residual liver function, and AKBR measurement is a simple and accurate means of assessing the state of postoperative metabolism. Optimal perioperative management is an important factor for minimizing complications and mortality in patients undergoing hepatic resection.

Loose Body in the Knee Joint: A Case Report

Background: Loose bodies (LBs) within the knee joint are commonly encountered during clinical practice and are frequently observed during knee arthroscopy. The primary treatment involves the removal of loose bodies;however, their complete eradication is often challenging and may not address underlying diseases, leading to persistent symptoms and the risk of new loose body formation. Aim: This case report aims to present the findings and surgical management of a 52-year-old male with an unusually large osseous loose body in the knee joint and associated pathologies. Case Presentation: The patient, a 52-year-old male, experienced recurrent episodes of severe, sudden, and painful locking of the knee joint, leading to difficulties moving. A plain MRI study was conducted to evaluate the condition of the knee joint, which revealed various degenerative changes and the presence of a loose body. Subsequently, an arthroscopic examination was performed under general anesthesia, uncovering the presence of an abnormally large loose body, as well as other pathologies including chondropathy, meniscal degeneration, and Baker’s cyst. Conclusion: Loose bodies (LBs) in the knee joint pose significant challenges and may lead to debilitating symptoms. Timely diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention are crucial for symptom relief and the prevention of further joint damage as arthroscopic excision. Comprehensive imaging has a vital role in guiding treatment decisions and optimizing patient outcomes. In this case, the removal of the loose body improved patient outcomes and helped prevent potential joint complications.

Flexible Bronchoscopy as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Method in Patients with Tracheobronchial Foreign Body

Objective: To analyze bronchoscopy as a diagnostic and therapeutic method in patients with tracheobronchial foreign body. Methods: We analyzed reports of flexible bronchoscopy with diagnose of tracheobronchial foreign body performed from 2003 to 2013 in S&#227o Salvador Hospital, in Goiania, capital of Goiás. The analysis was based on: sex and age of the patients, airways and foreign body characteristics, foreign body localization, success rate and rate of bleeding. We calculated the frequencies after analyzing the data. Results: We analyzed 26 reports of the studied period and found that 57.7% of the patients were male with median age of 58.83 years old (+—13.79). The airways characteristics were normal in most of the cases. Sputum wasn’t found in 57.69% of the cases. Foreign bodies were located in right bronchus in 88.46% of the cases, and the extraction of them was successful in 80.76% of the cases. The absence of bleeding was reported in 96.15% of the cases. Conclusions: Flexible bronchoscopy is a notably successful method in management of tracheobronchial foreign bodies. Airways characteristics aren’t good indicatives of FB’s presence, once they are normal in most of the times.

Pancreatic Body Fracture does not Necessarily Imply Loss of Ductal Integrity Following Blunt Trauma Abdomen—A Rare Image

Pancreatic injuries can result in significant morbidity and mortality if missed or unnoticed and also pose a great challenge in terms of diagnosis and treatment. We present a case of an 11 year old boy presenting with history of blunt trauma abdomen following handle bar injury. He had signs of abdominal distension and CECT of the abdomen showed transection of the pancreas in the region of junction between the body and tail. On exploratory laparotomy there was rupture at junction of body and tail of pancreas with intact pancreatic duct and a spleen preserving distal pancreatectomy was performed. In the presence of an intact pancreatic duct conservative management should be offered however this patient underwent spleen preserving distal pancreatectomy because of pancreatitis and necrosis ensuing in the pancreatic remnant margin. Hence, complete transection does not necessarily mean loss of ductal integrity and decision to preserve or remove the distal pancreas should not be based merely on ductal integrity but probably other factors also i.e. pancreatitis and necrosis.

Endoscopic removal of multiple duodenum foreign bodies:An unusual occurrence

Deliberate single foreign body ingestion is a scenario that many gastroenterologists commonly see in psychiatric units and prisons.However,multiple foreign body ingestions,especially located in the duodenum,provide the endoscopist with unique challenges for management and treatment.Although most foreign objects pass spontaneously,one should have a low threshold of intervention for multiple objects,especially those that are wide,sharp and at risk of perforation.Diagnosis is typically made when there is a history of ingestion coupled with corresponding radiographic verification.The symptoms tend to be non-specific although some patients are able to delineate where the discomfort level is,correlating with the site of impaction.Most foreign bodies pass spontaneously;however when multiple sharp objects are ingested,the gastroenterologist should perform endoscopic procedures to minimize the risks of bowel perforation.We describe here a successful case of multiple ingested foreign bodies retrieved across the C-loop of the duodenum and the pharynges-esophageal curve via endoscopy and review the literature of multiple foreign body ingestion.

A body-packer with a cocaine bag stuck in the stomach

Management of patients carrying packets of drugs in the digestive tract is a frequent medical problem.Wereport on a patient who was referred by the police after ingestion of packets of cocaine.After spontaneous elimination of 81 drug packets,the patient had three unremarkable stools.A plain abdominal X-ray disclosed no residual packet but computed tomography(CT) scan showed one in the stomach.As this was not eliminated during the 10 d following ingestion,it was removed through gastrotomy.This case stresses the usefulness of the CT scan to ensure that no residual packet is present before hospital discharge.

新型农业经营主体会计代理采用意愿及其影响因素实证分析

会计代理可以节约用工成本、提高效率和促进经营目标的实现,是当前推动新型农业经营主体财务规范的重要过渡阶段。基于湖北省891份调研数据,采用有序Logistic模型检验新型农业经营主体采用会计代理意愿的影响因素。结果表明:性别、年龄、受教育水平、流动资金投资、经营类型、产业类型、毛收入、示范级别、农业培训等因素显著影响新型农业经营主体采用会计代理意愿。据此提出加强经营主体会计知识培育,强化财务规范意识,夯实会计代理基础;建立资金管理台账,关注资金流向,推动会计代理行业发展;设立专项资金支持,提供会计代理对接服务,扩大会计代理行业覆盖面等建议。

阴阳调理灸联合自我管理在更年期肥胖患者中的应用效果

目的探究更年期肥胖患者应用阴阳调理灸联合自我管理的干预效果,评估该方法对患者体重产生的影响。方法选取2021年1月至2022年12月在湖北省中医院接受诊治的60例更年期肥胖患者为研究对象,以随机数字表法为分组方式,分为对照组和观察组,各30例。对照组接受自我管理,观察组实施阴阳调理灸联合自我管理。比较2组的体格检查指标、生活质量和体质症状评分。结果干预12周后,观察组的体格检查指标(体重、腰围、体脂和臀围)测定数值均较对照组更小(P均<0.05),且2组的体格检查指标均优于干预前(P均<0.05)。干预12周后,2组的体重对生活冲击量表(IWQOL)各维度评分均低于干预前(P均<0.05);对比组间IWQOL评分,均为观察组更低(P均<0.05)。干预12周后,2组患者的额头分泌油脂多等体质症状评分均较干预前降低(P均<0.05),且观察组均低于对照组(P均<0.05)。结论阴阳调理灸联合自我管理可调理更年期肥胖患者的体质,改善其体格检查指标,减轻肥胖对于患者日常生活产生的影响。

养殖池塘水体异味物质土臭素与环境因子关系解析

本研究旨在分析淡水鱼产品消费和加工中的主要障碍之一——土腥味,特别是其关键异味物质土臭素(GSM)的影响因素。通过对江苏省84个养殖池塘的GSM浓度及其水体环境因子(包括盐度、pH、溶氧、温度、总悬浮物、总氮、总磷和高锰酸盐指数)的检测,采用相关性分析和通径分析方法,筛选出影响GSM的关键环境因子。结果显示,全部池塘中GSM检出率高达97.6%,检出的含量均值为(27.83±20.06)ng/L,大范围超过人类感知阈值;盐度和高锰酸盐指数对GSM产生较大的负向影响,且盐度和高锰酸盐指数的直接作用都大于间接作用,2个因子较为独立地对养殖池塘中的GSM起着负调控作用。因此,在水产养殖管理过程中,可以将盐度和高锰酸盐指数作为养殖池塘水体环境监测的重点环境因子,针对性地采取管理措施,进而改善养殖池塘水质,更有效、更方便地解决养殖水体和养殖产品的土腥味问题。

常压罐车罐体检验机构资质管理与技术要求研究

我国常压罐车罐体的第三方检验分为出厂检验和定期检验,常压罐车罐体检验机构管理和检验技术要求存在较多问题。通过分析我国常压罐车罐体检验机构资质要求和技术要求,提出了相应的对策建议,可为常压罐车罐体的生产、检验、认可、监管提供参考。

系统性红斑狼疮患者的症状群及其网络分析

目的 描述系统性红斑狼疮患者症状群的构成,并运用网络分析探索群内症状之间的关系,为症状管理提供依据。方法 采取便利抽样原则选取201例系统性红斑狼疮患者为研究对象。采用一般资料调查表、系统性红斑狼疮症状清单对患者进行调查。症状群的提取采用探索性因子分析,以JASP软件绘制网络分析图及各症状中心指标图,分析群内症状之间的关系。结果 系统性红斑狼疮患者疲劳的发生率最高(64.7%),共提取5个症状群:疲劳相关症状群、体质量增加相关症状群、瘙痒-疼痛相关症状群、皮肤改变症状群、身体形象症状群。经过网络分析,对太阳光过敏在所有集群中的强度和紧密度最高,情绪改变的中介度最高。结论 系统性红斑狼疮患者存在症状群,各症状的影响强度不同。临床医护人员需密切关注患者症状,通过改善核心症状来改变群内与之相关的其他症状,进一步提高患者的生活质量。