Influence of Video Confrontation on the Self-Evaluation of Anorexia Nervosa Patients: A Controlled Study

The confrontation with one's body appearance as recorded on a video might have an impact on the body experience of anorexia nervosa patients. Such a video confrontation was applied to a group of 12 anorectic females. After the procedure, these patients rated their actual body (using Osgood's Semantic Differential) as thinner and more active; the control group of 12 female anorectics did not change their evaluations. The patients' evaluation of their ideal body image was not influenced.     

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The effect of hydration water temperature on orthopedic plaster cast strength

The effect of hydration water temperature (dip water) on the strength of orthopedic casts is discussed. Three methods of testing are used in an attempt to detect any differences and also to assess their clinical relevance. It was found that warmer water produced stronger casts, however, the differences were not found to be clinically relevant. It is suggested that water temperature be chosen on the basis of considerations other than strength.     

A new approach to selection and weighting of items in evaluative composite measurement scales

Evaluative composite measurement scales (CMS) are increasingly used in medicine to measure complex constructs in the absence of a reference criterion or ‘gold standard’. However, the level of measurement provided by these instruments has usually been given little attention. This paper explores the influence of the characteristics of the item set and weighting on the level of measurment of an evaluative CMS. The approach is illustrated with an application to the scoring system of the Nottingham Health Profile. Simulations are provided to indicate when the composite score of item responses, on an ordinal or pass—fail scale, could be considered to achieve the properties of an interval scale.     

Belt device for simplified CT-guided puncture and biopsy: A technical note

A new radiolucent device for increased accuracy of CT-guided fine-needle punctures permits precise determination of the optimum angle, depth, and position of the fine needle, which can be preset from the data supplied on the CT monitor. Puncture and repeat scans for controlling the tip of the needle can be performed with the patient in a stationary position. The device is designed as a belt that holds a needle holder sheath and a goniometric scale, both of which can be moved to varying positions around the patient.     

Threshold for occluded formaldehyde patch test in formaldehyde-sensitive patients

Our purpose was to investigate the eliciting threshold concentration of formaldehyde in formaldehyde-sensitive individuals in the occluded and non-occluded patch teat and to evaluate the relationship in repeated open application test (ROAT) with a product containing a formaldehyde releaser. 20 formaldehyde-sensitive patients and a control group of 20 healthy volunteer were included in the study. Occluded and non-occluded patch tests with formaldehyde solutions form 25 to 10,000 ppm. and ROAT for I week with a leave-on cosmetic product containing on average 300 ppm formaldehyde. Were carried out simultaneously on each subject. In the occluded patch test. 1/2 of the 20 patients only reacted to 10,000 ppm formaldehyde. 9 reacted to 5,000 ppm. 3 reacted to 1.000 ppm. 2 reacted to 500 ppm and I reacted to 25 ppm. No definite positive reactions were observed in the non-occluded patch test or in the ROAT No positive reactions were observed in the control group to any of the test procedures. We concluded that the threshold concentration for occluded patch test to formaldehyde in formaldehyde-sensitive patients was 250 ppm. The threshold in occluded patch test corresponded to the degree of sensitivity Definite positive reactions in the ROAT were not seen, either indicating that they are unlikely to happen with the type of product used or that the exposure time was too short.     

Growth modulation of hepatocytes and rat liver epithelial cells (WB-F344) by 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD)

Modulation of DNA synthesis by 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodi-benzo-p-dioxin(TCDD) was studied in primary cultures of hepatocytes and inrat liver epithelial cells (WB-F344) to develop models for studieson the interactions between the activated Ah receptor and cellulargrowth control. In hepatocytes TCDD either positively or negativelymodulated EGF-stimulated DNA synthesis. In the presence of ethlnylestradiol10^–12 M TCDD moderately increased EGF-stimulated DNA synthyesis(