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Routledge eBooks, Oct 25, 2018
Palgrave Macmillan UK eBooks, 1979
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dec 1, 1982
Routledge eBooks, Oct 25, 2018
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 1999
These experiments investigated the reaction rate of lactase on milk lactose by measuring milk osm... more These experiments investigated the reaction rate of lactase on milk lactose by measuring milk osmolality; and explored the effect of formula reconstitution on milk osmolality. The investigations measured milk osmolality with the Fiske Os, freezing-point osmometer. Lactase (Lactaid) incubated with pure lactose solutions established the validity of the method. Lactase was incubated for 24 hours with four reconstituted milk formulas (Milumil, and Cow and Gate Nutrilon Plus, Farley's First Milk, SMA Gold). Milk osmolality increased most rapidly in the first 4 hours after the addition of lactase. The lactase enzyme completed over 90% of the reaction within 12 hours. The milk osmolalities ranged from 487 to 591 mosm/kg after 24 hours with 2-4 drops of lactase in 240 ml of formula. A clinical guideline osmolality of 400 mosm/kg was reached in 240 ml of formula at 1 to 12 hours depending on the dose of lactase. High milk osmolalities due to prolonged enzyme incubation, or high lactase doses could be reduced to around 400 mosm/kg by dilution of 240 ml of formula with an extra 60 ml of water. The initial osmolality of formula after reconstitution by paediatric nurses varied widely and usually exceeded the manufacturer's quoted osmolality. This initial osmolality was a further influence on the final osmolality reached after the addition of lactase. It is concluded that the recommended incubation time for Lactaid of 24 hours is unnecessary as lactase exerts the majority of its effect in less than 12 hours. Adjustment of Lactaid dose and incubation times will maintain milk formula osmolality within standard guidelines. Dilution with extra water will correct inadvertent high enzyme doses and prolonged incubation times. The normal method of reconstituting milk formulas from powder may be unreliable as the manufacturer's quoted osmolality was not reproduced when milk formulas were reconstituted by paediatric nurses.
Healing Rites of Passage, 2018
Healing Rites of Passage, 2018
Both groups of children underwent a rapid step test, which has immediately confirmed the diagnosi... more Both groups of children underwent a rapid step test, which has immediately confirmed the diagnosis, while the results of the microbiological culture came after 2-3 days. It is noteworthy to mention that all children of the sample, have been treated in my paediatric practice. Conclusion The comparative study confirmed that the rapid strep test is accurate in 97% of the examined cases. Namely, the parallel analyses consisting of rapid strep test and microbiological swabs in 269 children out of 380, have shown identical results. Therefore, a rapid strep test is ought to be done by every doctor, in order to come up with a prompt diagnosis and therapy, prevent diseases, as well as promoting rational use of antibiotics.
to be recognised as having long-term beneficial effects on children with cancer, leukaemia and ot... more to be recognised as having long-term beneficial effects on children with cancer, leukaemia and other life threatening illnesses. Initial anecdotal observations have been substantiated by psychological studies. The intervention does not fit recognised therapies from orthodox, alternative or holistic medicine. The presented evidence suggests the experience is a modern rite of passage. The different stages of separation, transition and reaggregation as described by VanGennep can be easily recognised. The separation in Barretstown from family and civil society is remarkably complete. The transitional phase is characterised by liminality and communitas as elaborated by Turner. Liminality is a situation of betwixt and between outside the mundane where contemporary norms no longer prevail. Liminality facilitates the undermining of any hierarchal order amongst the campers and the staff. As a consequence communitas becomes their mode of interaction with I-thou relationships. The switch from ...
A NEW APPROACH ………………………………………. 205 SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION ……………………………. 206 10. Conclusion …………………... more A NEW APPROACH ………………………………………. 205 SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION ……………………………. 206 10. Conclusion ………………………………………………………….. 208 11. References ……………………………………………………..…… 26 3. The Barretstown Experience as a Rite of Passage As the knowledge of man grows broader, so do his many creeds. His idols are shaped in his image and mirror his many needs. He clothes them with noise and with beauty with ritual, music and fire. Seeing not as he kneels at their altars that he worships his own desire.
Irish Journal of Medical Science, 1987
ABSTRACT Summary Recent advances in our knowledge of the prevention of dental caries and periodon... more ABSTRACT Summary Recent advances in our knowledge of the prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease means that for special groups, such as chronically sick children, dramatic reductions in the incidence of dental disease can be achieved. Hence, inclusion of dental care in the overall care of these children can considerably reduce the need for treatment such as extractions and fillings under local and/or general anaesthetic.
Routledge eBooks, Oct 25, 2018
Palgrave Macmillan UK eBooks, 1979
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dec 1, 1982
Routledge eBooks, Oct 25, 2018
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 1999
These experiments investigated the reaction rate of lactase on milk lactose by measuring milk osm... more These experiments investigated the reaction rate of lactase on milk lactose by measuring milk osmolality; and explored the effect of formula reconstitution on milk osmolality. The investigations measured milk osmolality with the Fiske Os, freezing-point osmometer. Lactase (Lactaid) incubated with pure lactose solutions established the validity of the method. Lactase was incubated for 24 hours with four reconstituted milk formulas (Milumil, and Cow and Gate Nutrilon Plus, Farley's First Milk, SMA Gold). Milk osmolality increased most rapidly in the first 4 hours after the addition of lactase. The lactase enzyme completed over 90% of the reaction within 12 hours. The milk osmolalities ranged from 487 to 591 mosm/kg after 24 hours with 2-4 drops of lactase in 240 ml of formula. A clinical guideline osmolality of 400 mosm/kg was reached in 240 ml of formula at 1 to 12 hours depending on the dose of lactase. High milk osmolalities due to prolonged enzyme incubation, or high lactase doses could be reduced to around 400 mosm/kg by dilution of 240 ml of formula with an extra 60 ml of water. The initial osmolality of formula after reconstitution by paediatric nurses varied widely and usually exceeded the manufacturer's quoted osmolality. This initial osmolality was a further influence on the final osmolality reached after the addition of lactase. It is concluded that the recommended incubation time for Lactaid of 24 hours is unnecessary as lactase exerts the majority of its effect in less than 12 hours. Adjustment of Lactaid dose and incubation times will maintain milk formula osmolality within standard guidelines. Dilution with extra water will correct inadvertent high enzyme doses and prolonged incubation times. The normal method of reconstituting milk formulas from powder may be unreliable as the manufacturer's quoted osmolality was not reproduced when milk formulas were reconstituted by paediatric nurses.
Healing Rites of Passage, 2018
Healing Rites of Passage, 2018
Both groups of children underwent a rapid step test, which has immediately confirmed the diagnosi... more Both groups of children underwent a rapid step test, which has immediately confirmed the diagnosis, while the results of the microbiological culture came after 2-3 days. It is noteworthy to mention that all children of the sample, have been treated in my paediatric practice. Conclusion The comparative study confirmed that the rapid strep test is accurate in 97% of the examined cases. Namely, the parallel analyses consisting of rapid strep test and microbiological swabs in 269 children out of 380, have shown identical results. Therefore, a rapid strep test is ought to be done by every doctor, in order to come up with a prompt diagnosis and therapy, prevent diseases, as well as promoting rational use of antibiotics.
to be recognised as having long-term beneficial effects on children with cancer, leukaemia and ot... more to be recognised as having long-term beneficial effects on children with cancer, leukaemia and other life threatening illnesses. Initial anecdotal observations have been substantiated by psychological studies. The intervention does not fit recognised therapies from orthodox, alternative or holistic medicine. The presented evidence suggests the experience is a modern rite of passage. The different stages of separation, transition and reaggregation as described by VanGennep can be easily recognised. The separation in Barretstown from family and civil society is remarkably complete. The transitional phase is characterised by liminality and communitas as elaborated by Turner. Liminality is a situation of betwixt and between outside the mundane where contemporary norms no longer prevail. Liminality facilitates the undermining of any hierarchal order amongst the campers and the staff. As a consequence communitas becomes their mode of interaction with I-thou relationships. The switch from ...
A NEW APPROACH ………………………………………. 205 SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION ……………………………. 206 10. Conclusion …………………... more A NEW APPROACH ………………………………………. 205 SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION ……………………………. 206 10. Conclusion ………………………………………………………….. 208 11. References ……………………………………………………..…… 26 3. The Barretstown Experience as a Rite of Passage As the knowledge of man grows broader, so do his many creeds. His idols are shaped in his image and mirror his many needs. He clothes them with noise and with beauty with ritual, music and fire. Seeing not as he kneels at their altars that he worships his own desire.
Irish Journal of Medical Science, 1987
ABSTRACT Summary Recent advances in our knowledge of the prevention of dental caries and periodon... more ABSTRACT Summary Recent advances in our knowledge of the prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease means that for special groups, such as chronically sick children, dramatic reductions in the incidence of dental disease can be achieved. Hence, inclusion of dental care in the overall care of these children can considerably reduce the need for treatment such as extractions and fillings under local and/or general anaesthetic.