Diagnosis of X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia by Meibography and Infrared Thermography of the Eye.

Purpose: X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XLHED) is the most common form of ectodermal dysplasia. Clinical characteristics include meibomian gland disorder and the resulting hyperevaporative dry eye. In this study, we evaluated meibography and ocular infrared thermography as novel methods to diagnose XLHED.

Cortisol release, heart rate and heart rate variability, and superficial body temperature, in horses lunged either with hyperflexion of the neck or with an extended head and neck position.

Bringing the head and neck of ridden horses into a position of hyperflexion is widely used in equestrian sports. In our study, the hypothesis was tested that hyperflexion is an acute stressor for horses. Salivary cortisol concentrations, heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV) and superficial body temperature were determined in horses (n = 16) lunged on two subsequent days.

Effects of weak mobile phone - electromagnetic fields (GSM, UMTS) on well-being and resting EEG.

Modern mobile phones emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs) ranging from 900 to 2000 MHz which are suggested to have an influence on well-being, attention and neurological parameters in mobile phone users. To date most studies have investigated Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)-EMF and only very few studies were concerned with Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)-EMF. Consequently, we tested the effects of both types of EMF, 1950 MHz UMTS (SAR 0.

Effects of weak mobile phone - electromagnetic fields (GSM, UMTS) on event related potentials and cognitive functions.

Modern mobile phones emit electromagnetic fields (EMF) ranging from 900 to 2000 MHz which are suggested to have an influence on well-being, attention and neurological parameters in mobile phone users. Until now most studies have investigated Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)-EMF and only very few studies have focused on Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)-EMF. Therefore, we tested the effects of both types of unilaterally presented EMF, 1950 UMTS (0.

[Electromagnetic fields in hospitals: wireless-LAN as a risk factor?].

The actual level of exposure to non-ionizing radiation in Swiss hospitals is not well known. Therefore, the electromagnetic field of wireless LAN (WLAN) and other non-ionizing radiation sources in the publicly funded Hospital Thun (Switzerland), where WLAN supports bedside access to the computerized patient record for more than three years, has been measured. The results are compared to the international and national exposure limits for the general public.

Effects of secretin and cholecystokinin on motor activity of human jejunum. A radiotelemetering study of jejunal motility during secretin and cholecystokinin intravenous infusion.

The effects of intravenous administration of secretin and cholecystokinin (CCK) on motility of the human jejunum were investigated with pressure-sensitive radiotelemetering capsules. Secretin inhibited and CCK stimulated the spontaneous motor activity of this part of the small intestine. Raising the dosages of the two hormones caused increasing effects.