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  1. Fulltext Electron plasma diagnostics in ELTRAP by electron cyclotron resonance heating method
    Khan F, Ikram M, Rashdan M, Elsayed F, Ahmad P, Khandaker MU
    PLoS One, 2024;19(4):e0296845.
    PMID: 38635742 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296845
    Electron cyclotron resonance heating method of Particle-in-Cell code was used to analyze heating phenomena, axial kinetic energy, and self-consistent electric field of confined electron plasma in ELTRAP device by hydrogen and helium background gases. The electromagnetic simulations were performed at a constant power of 3.8 V for different RF drives (0.5 GHz- 8 GHz), as well as for 1 GHz constant frequency at these varying amplitudes (1 V-3.8 V). The impacts of axial and radial temperatures were found maximum at 1.8 V and 5 GHz as compared to other amplitudes and frequencies for both background gases. These effects are higher at varying radio frequencies due to more ionization and secondary electrons production and maximum recorded radial temperature for hydrogen background gas was 170.41 eV. The axial kinetic energy impacts were found more effective in the outer radial part (between 0.03 and 0.04 meters) of the ELTRAP device due to applied VRF through C8 electrode. The self-consistent electric field was found higher for helium background gas at 5 GHz RF than other amplitudes and radio frequencies. The excitation and ionization rates were found to be higher along the radial direction (r-axis) than the axial direction (z-axis) in helium background gas as compared to hydrogen background gas. The current studies are advantageous for nuclear physics applications, beam physics, microelectronics, coherent radiation devices and also in magnetrons.
  2. A high adherence level to nutritional recommendations minimizes protein and minerals loss while maximizes visceral fat loss in bariatric surgery patients
    Subih H, Batayneh S, Obeidat B, Rashdan M, Obeidat F, Abuhmeidan JH, et al.
    Surg Obes Relat Dis, 2024 Oct 12.
    PMID: 39706719 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2024.10.011
    BACKGROUND: Metabolic bariatric surgeries are considered the finest and most appropriate treatment option for patients with severe obesity. Besides the surgical procedure, many factors appear to be associated with improved postoperative outcomes such as compliance to the postoperative diet and supplementation, regular physical activity, medical and nutritional follow-up, and modifications in dietary habits.

    OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to investigate the effect of adherence to postoperative recommendations on anthropometric measurements and body composition and assess the percentage of total weight loss (%TWL) and excess weight loss (%EWL) 3 months postoperative.

    SETTINGS: Fifty-two participants who underwent a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy in the University of Jordan Hospital were included.

    METHODS: Participants have filled out a preoperative questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements were obtained preoperative and 3 months postoperative using a Body Impedance Analyzer (Inbody 270). The adherence to postoperative recommendations was assessed by the Bariatric Surgery Self-management Questionnaire 3 months postoperative and classified to 3 adherence levels.

    RESULTS: Most anthropometric measurements decreased 3 months postoperative in the 3 adherence groups (P ≤ .05). No significant differences were observed between groups in anthropometric measurements and body composition, except for minerals and visceral fat levels. The mineral loss has decreased in both the high and intermediate adherence groups (-.09 ± .22 kg, and -.09 ± .18 kg, respectively). Also, the high adherence group showed less loss in protein amount postoperatively (P = .06). Visceral fat level decreased in the high adherence group (P ≤ .05).

    CONCLUSIONS: Adherence to postoperative behavioral and nutritional recommendations was associated with less protein and mineral loss and enhanced visceral fat reduction postoperatively.

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