Measure Of Man Research Articles

Exploring the Relationships between Lifestyle Patterns and Epigenetic Biological Age Measures in Men.

DNA methylation, validated as a surrogate for biological age, is a potential tool for predicting future morbidity and mortality outcomes. This study aims to explore how lifestyle patterns are associated with epigenetic changes in British men. Five biological age clocks were utilised to investigate the relationship between these epigenetic markers and lifestyle-related factors in a prospective study involving 221 participants. Spearman's correlation test, Pearson's correlation test, and univariate linear regression were employed for analysis. The results indicate that higher consumption of saturated fat and total daily calories, and a higher body mass index (BMI) are associated with accelerated biological aging. Conversely, higher vitamin D intake and a higher healthy lifestyle index (HLI) are linked to decelerated biological aging. These findings highlight the potential impact of specific lifestyle-related factors on biological aging and can serve as a reference for applying healthy lifestyle improvements in future disease prevention studies.

Validation of the Spanish Version of the Massachusetts General Hospital-Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (MGH-SFQ) with Sexual Arousal Measures in Men.

Provide new validity evidence of the Spanish version of the Massachusetts General Hospital-Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (MGH-SFQ) by associating its scores with measures of sexual arousal. In a sample of 48 men, using a quasi-experimental design, sexual functioning, propensity for sexual inhibition/excitation, subjective sexual arousal, and genital response (penile plethysmography recorded with Biopac MP150 equipment) were evaluated. Arousal and erection scores correlated with sexual inhibition due to the threat of performance failure (r = .29; p < .05) and genital response (r = .31; p < .05), respectively. Participants with difficulties in sexual functioning indicated greater sexual inhibition due to the threat of performance failure (p = .04) and lower intensity in their genital response (p = .05). The validity of the measures obtained with the Spanish version of the MGH-SFQ is supported, showing the erection item to be useful for the detection of possible erectile disorders.

Understanding Liminality and Intangible Difficult Heritage through Film

ABSTRACT The tourist's role in engaging with difficult heritage is described as a liminal one, in a state of ”limbo” outside of their ordinary lives, embracing the challenging historical narratives presented by difficult heritage while also maintaining a certain detachment. This liminality parallels the cinematic experience, where the audience temporarily resides in a similar state of in-betweenness, delving into imagined traumatic pasts from the safety of the present. This paper contributes both to literature on difficult heritage and to intangible cultural heritage to reveal the need for a more nuanced appreciation of intangible difficulty heritage when concerning genocide and war. It presents the 'Dealing with Trauma through Film' project, with a particular emphasis on its materiality within the context of the German-Namibian conflict and genocide, regarded as difficult heritage. Nelson's concept of liminality plays a pivotal role in understanding the dynamic between the film audience and the experience of the actors involved. The primary focus here is on the production of the German movie 'Der Vermessene Mensch' (The Measures of Men and outlines the intricate representation of intangible aspects of difficult heritage related to conflict through the medium of film.

Expression of Concern: Accuracy of Residual Urine Measurement in Men: Comparison Between Real-Time Ultrasonography and Catheterization.

No AccessJournal of UrologyExpression of Concern10 Jan 2023Expression of Concern: Accuracy of Residual Urine Measurement in Men: Comparison Between Real-Time Ultrasonography and Catheterizationis a expression-of-concern ofAccuracy of Residual Urine Measurement in Men: Comparison Between Real-Time Ultrasonography and Catheterization N. Simforoosh, F. Dadkhah, S. Y. Hosseini, M. A. Asgari, A. Nasseri, and M. R. Safarinejad N. SimforooshN. Simforoosh More articles by this author , F. DadkhahF. Dadkhah More articles by this author , S. Y. HosseiniS. Y. Hosseini More articles by this author , M. A. AsgariM. A. Asgari More articles by this author , A. NasseriA. Nasseri More articles by this author , and M. R. SafarinejadM. R. Safarinejad *Requests for reprints: P.O. Box 19395-1849, Tehran, Iran. More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003120AboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail "Expression of Concern: Accuracy of Residual Urine Measurement in Men: Comparison Between Real-Time Ultrasonography and Catheterization." The Journal of Urology, Publish Ahead of Print, pp. – From Departments of Urology and Radiology, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Shaheed Labbafinejad arid Shaheed Modarress Hospitals, Tehran Iran© 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsRelated articlesJournal of Urology9 Nov 2018Accuracy of Residual Urine Measurement in Men: Comparison Between Real-Time Ultrasonography and Catheterization Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information N. Simforoosh More articles by this author F. Dadkhah More articles by this author S. Y. Hosseini More articles by this author M. A. Asgari More articles by this author A. Nasseri More articles by this author M. R. Safarinejad *Requests for reprints: P.O. Box 19395-1849, Tehran, Iran. More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...

Michael Adas, Machines as Measure of Men. Science, Technology, and Ideologies of Western Dominance, Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press, 1989, 456 pages

Michael Adas, Machines as Measure of Men. Science, Technology, and Ideologies of Western Dominance, Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press, 1989, 456 pages

Validity of the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Sexual Interest and Satisfaction Measures in Men Following Radical Prostatectomy.

Patient-reported outcomes after radical prostatectomy have focused on erectile function. To date, no studies have validated the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Sexual Interest and Satisfaction single item measures in patients with prostate cancer, nor have studies examined how these measures relate to erectile function. In addition, data are lacking with regard to the clinical responsiveness of these measures to treatment. We sought to validate and examine the clinical utility of these measures in men after radical prostatectomy. We identified men who underwent a robotic radical prostatectomy from May 2014 to January 2016 in the Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative. A single item from the PROMIS Global Satisfaction With Sex Life subdomain and a single item from the PROMIS Interest in Sexual Activity subdomain were administered. Erectile function was also assessed. Differences between baseline and 24-month T-scores for both PROMIS interest and satisfaction were examined. Multilevel models were constructed to examine change over time. A total of 1,604 patients were included in the analysis. Convergent and discriminant validity of the PROMIS measures was supported. The mean PROMIS interest T-score decreased significantly from baseline to 3 months (P = .001) and significantly increased from 3 months to 24 months in this cohort, with 24-month scores exceeding baseline scores (P < .001). The mean PROMIS satisfaction T-score declined from baseline to 3 months and increased from 3 months to 24 months (P < .002). PROMIS Global Satisfaction With Sex Life and Interest in Sexual Activity single-item measures are fundamental measures in prostate cancer survivorship. Patients are interested in sex despite functional losses and can salvage satisfaction, thereby giving insight into attainable patient-centered survivorship goals for sexual recovery after radical prostatectomy.

Clinical and Patient-reported Outcome Measures in Men Referred for Consideration of Surgery to Treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Baseline Results and Diagnostic Findings of the Urodynamics for Prostate Surgery Trial; Randomised Evaluation of Assessment Methods (UPSTREAM)

BackgroundClinical evaluation of male lower urinary tract symptoms (MLUTS) in secondary care uses a range of assessments. It is unknown how MLUTS evaluation influences outcome of therapy recommendations and choice, notably urodynamics (UDS; filling cystometry and pressure flow studies). ObjectiveTo report participants’ sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, and initial diagnostic findings of the Urodynamics for Prostate Surgery Trial; Randomised Evaluation of Assessment Methods (UPSTREAM). UPSTREAM is a randomised controlled trial evaluating whether symptoms are noninferior and surgery rates are lower if UDS is included. Design, setting, and participantsA total of 820 men (≥18 yr of age) seeking treatment for bothersome LUTS were recruited from 26 National Health Service hospital urology departments. InterventionCare pathway based on routine, noninvasive tests (control) or routine care plus UDS (intervention arm). Outcome measurements and statistical analysisThe primary outcome is International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and the key secondary outcome is surgery rates 18 mo after randomisation. International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaires were captured for MLUTS, sexual function, and UDS satisfaction. Baseline clinical and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and UDS findings were informally compared between arms. Trends across age groups for urinary and sexual PROMs were evaluated with a Cuzick’s test, and questionnaire items were compared using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results and limitationsStorage LUTS, notably nocturia, and impaired sexual function are prominent in men being assessed for surgery. Sociodemographic and clinical evaluations were similar between arms. Overall mean IPSS and quality of life scores were 18.94 and 4.13, respectively. Trends were found across age groups, with older men suffering from higher rates of incontinence, nocturia, and erectile dysfunction, and younger men suffering from increased daytime frequency and voiding symptoms. Men undergoing UDS testing expressed high satisfaction with the procedure. ConclusionsMen being considered for surgery have additional clinical features that may affect treatment decision making and outcomes, notably storage LUTS and impaired sexual function. Patient summaryWe describe initial assessment findings from a large clinical study of the treatment pathway for men suffering with bothersome urinary symptoms who were referred to hospital for further treatment, potentially including surgery. We report the patient characteristics and diagnostic test results, including symptom questionnaires, bladder diaries, flow rate tests, and urodynamics.

Economic Adversity Transitions From Childhood to Older Adulthood Are Differentially Associated With Later-Life Physical Performance Measures in Men and Women in Middle and High-Income Sites.

Objective: This study examines the relationship between economic adversity transitions from childhood to older adulthood and older adulthood physical performance among 1,998 community-dwelling older adults from five demographically diverse sites from middle and high-income countries. Method: The principal exposure variable was economic adversity transition. No adversity encompassed not experiencing poverty in both childhood and older adulthood, improved described having only experienced poverty in childhood, worsened captured having experienced poverty in older adulthood, and severe is having experienced poverty in both childhood and older adulthood. The short physical performance battery (SPPB) was used for outcome measures. Analyses of the continuous SPPB score used linear regression, while analysis of a binary outcome (SPPB < 8 vs. ≥8) used Poisson regression models with robust error variance, both adjusting for sex, education, and site location. Result: In sex-stratified models, the SPPB < 8 prevalence rate ratio (PRR) was higher for the severe (PRR: 2.80, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.70, 4.61]), worsened (PRR: 2.40, 95% CI = [1.41, 4.09]), and improved (PRR: 1.82, 95% CI = [1.11, 3.01]) groups, compared with those with no adversity in childhood or as adults, but only for females. Discussion: Findings from this study indicate that persistent economic adversity has a negative effect on older adult physical performance, especially among women.

Latrines as the Measure of Men: American Soldiers and the Politics of Disgust in Occupied Europe and Asia

Alan Sterling, a teenage radioman in the U.S. Navy, sailed into Tokyo Bay on September 15, 1945, just thirteen days after Japanese delegates had signed the Allied instrument of surrender on board the U.S.S. Missouri. Like many of his peers, Sterling regularly sent home accounts of the peculiar places and people encountered in the course of his military service, arriving in Japan by way of the Philippines and Okinawa. Dissatisfied with verbal description, he shared a mania for photography widespread among U.S. occupation personnel. In a preliminary missive from Tokyo, Alan sought his sister’s help in realizing his ambitions as auteur. “Now that the war is over I would give anything to have a movie camera out here. Even though these...

Relationship amongst Off-Ice and On-Ice Speed and Agility Measures in Men and Women Division III Ice Hockey Players

Ice hockey is a team sport that requires players to perform at high intensity for a short duration (~ 30 to 45 seconds), thereby necessitating anaerobic conditioning. Off-ice performance measures have long been used for ice hockey players however their usefulness has been debated. This has resulted from potential differences in muscle recruitment, metabolic cost, and level anaerobic conditioning to name a few. Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to determine if a relationship exists between off-ice and on-ice performance measures for sprint, power, and agility tests in male and female Division III ice hockey players. Methods: 51 Division III ice hockey players (M=32; F=19) performed five performance measures for sprint, agility, and power performance (2 sprints; 2 agility; 1 power). The performance measures were the 20 and 40 yard sprints, M test, Pro-Agility, and the Wingate test. Fastest times were recorded for the 20 and 40 yard sprint tests, and the average time of two trials in each direction was recorded for the M test and Pro-Agility. Wingate peak powerwas recorded. Results: There was a significant relationship between the 20y, 40y and M test in males (r=0.54, 0.62, and 0.56, respectively) on and off-ice. Conclusion: When using off-ice performance measures for speed and agility, male performance measures were transferrable from off-ice performance to on-ice performance in straight ahead speed measures and agility measures that do not require a hard stop. The lack of a relationship between off and on-ice performance measures in females is not clearly understood and may be related to differences in skating age, and body composition between male and female ice hockey players at the Division III level.

The Associations between Peripheral Artery Disease and Physical Outcome Measures in Men and Women with Chronic Kidney Disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is highly prevalent and associated with significant morbidity and mortality, but sex-based differences are incompletely understood. We sought to define the associations between PAD and physical outcome measures and to determine if these associations differed by sex in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort. Among 3,543 participants, we assessed the cross-sectional relationship between PAD severity defined by ankle-brachial index; and (1) physical activity (metabolic equivalent [MET]-hr/wk), (2) walking pace (slow versus medium and/or fast), and (3) physical function (12-item Short Form Health Survey [SF-12]) at baseline. In a multivariable linear regression model, PAD severity was not associated with physical activity defined by total MET-hr per wk in men or women (P=0.432). However, PAD severity was significantly associated with walking activity (P=0.037), although this relationship did not differ by sex (P=0.130). Similarly, PAD severity was significantly associated with walking pace (P<0.001), although this relationship did not differ by sex (P=0.086). In contrast, there was an independent association between PAD severity and SF-12 (P=0.018), with a significant interaction by sex (P<0.001). These data suggest that tools used to evaluate the functional consequences of PAD should focus on walking activity and walking pace, as well as physical function, where sex-specific associations should be accounted for.

Relationship Amongst Off-Ice and On-Ice Speed and Agility Measures in Men and Women Division III Ice Hockey Players

Depending on the sport, there is a demand on different physiological systems (aerobic capacity, strength and power and anaerobic capacity), with typically one being more recruited than the others. Ice hockey is a team sport that requires players to perform at high intensity for a short duration (~30 to 45 seconds), thereby necessitating anaerobic conditioning. Off-ice testing procedures have long been used for ice hockey players however their usefulness has been debated due to potential differences in muscle recruitment, metabolic cost, level of anaerobic conditioning, etc. PURPOSE: The purpose of this investigation was to determine if a relationship exists between off-ice and on-ice testing for sprint and agility tests in men and women Division III ice hockey players. METHODS: 51 Division III ice hockey players (m = 32; w = 19) performed four tests for the measurement of sprint and agility performance (2 sprints; 2 agility). The tests were the 20 and 40 yard sprints, the pro agility, and the M test. Fastest times were recorded for the 20 and 40 yard sprint tests, and the average time of two trials in each direction was recorded for the pro agility and M test. RESULTS: See Table All values presented in seconds, * p<.00, significant r values for 20y, 40y and M test in males (0.54, 0.62, and 0.56, respectively) CONCLUSIONS: Men’s performance measures were transferrable from off-ice performance to on-ice performance in straight ahead speed measures and agility measures that do not require a hard stop. The lack of a relationship between off- and on-ice testing in the women is not clearly understood and maybe related to differences in skating stride and efficiency between men and women ice hockey players at the Division III level.Table: No title available.

Measure of Men’s Perceived Inexpressiveness Norms (M2PIN): Scale development and psychometric properties.

The purpose of this study was to develop and test the psychometric properties of the Measure of Men’s Perceived Inexpressiveness Norms (M2PIN), a brief measure of men’s perceptions of social norms concerning emotional inexpressiveness. Participants were 410 men, the majority of whom were White American college students. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) provided support for a 2-factor structure corresponding to 2 subscales—M2PIN-Descriptive (assessing perceived descriptive norms) and M2PIN-Injunctive (assessing perceived injunctive norms). Using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Intention to Seek Counseling Inventory (ISCI; Psychological and Interpersonal Concerns subscale), the UCLA Loneliness Scale (UCLALS), the Conformity to Masculine Norms Inventory-46 (CMNI-46; Emotional Control subscale), the Male Role Norms Inventory-Revised (MRNI; Restrictive Emotionality subscale), and the Short Social Desirability Scale (SSDS), the authors provided evidence for the convergent, discriminant, criterion, and incremental validity of the M2PIN, as well as its reliability. Additionally, 3 significant interaction effects involving the M2PIN subscales and measures of restrictive emotionality and emotional control provide support for the notion that an incongruence between external norms (i.e., descriptive and injunctive norms) and personal norms concerning emotional inexpressiveness was associated with greater loneliness, whereas congruence was associated with greater life satisfaction.

Correlations With Satisfaction Measures in Men Treated With Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors for Erectile Dysfunction

This literature review examined the relationship of erectile function to patient satisfaction. Published correlation coefficients (r values) were sought between patient-reported outcomes (PROs; i.e., instruments/questionnaires) assessing erection or erectile function and PROs assessing individual sexual satisfaction, satisfaction in the context of the couple or relationship, or satisfaction with erection. The U.S. National Library of Medicine's PubMed database was searched for English-language, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of treatment with a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor in men with erectile dysfunction (ED) who were not selected for any concomitant disease. Trials that reported correlations between an ED-specific and psychometrically validated PRO for an erection/erectile function concept and for a selected satisfaction concept were included. All correlations were positive, with almost all r values >.50. The positive relationship between results on erection/erectile function PROs and results on satisfaction PROs is probably reinforced bidirectionally such that improved erection/erectile function improves satisfaction, which further improves erection and/or erectile function.

Effect of A 7-F Transurethral Catheter on Abdominal Leak Point Pressure Measurement in Men With Post-prostatectomy Incontinence

To assess the quantitative effect of the 7-F catheter on resultant abdominal leak point pressure (ALPP). The numerical value of ALPP in men with post-prostatectomy incontinence (PPI) may have some utility in directing therapy for this condition. Yet, no standardized method of calculating this value has been agreed upon. It has been suggested that the presence and size of the transurethral urodynamic catheter may affect ALPP. A retrospective chart review of 20 consecutive men with symptomatic PPI was conducted. Multichannel video-urodynamics were performed using a 7-F transurethral catheter and a rectal catheter. The presence of sphincteric incontinence was elicited using the Valsalva maneuver and ALPP recorded from both vesical and rectal transducers. The transurethral catheter was then removed and ALPP repeated in the absence of a vesical transducer, permitting rectal transducer measurements only. Statistical analysis was performed using Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The mean age of this cohort was 66.4 years (range 54-78). All men showed a decrease in ALPP when performed without the urethral catheter. Mean ALPP with and without the transurethral catheter was 66.1 cm H(2)O (95% CI, 50.4-81.8 cm H(2)O) and 35.7 cm H(2)O (95% CI, 20.0-51.4 cm H(2)O), respectively (P <.01). A strong correlation between mean ALPP with and without the transurethral catheter was noted (r = .83). A 7-F transurethral catheter can affect absolute ALPP measurements in men with PPI. In this study, removal of the transurethral catheter resulted in a significant linear decline in ALPP. This finding may have clinical importance in centers where ALPP is used as a factor in determining therapy for PPI. ALPP standardization is needed.

“If you can walk down the street and recognise the difference between cast iron and wrought iron, the world is altogether a better place”: Being Enthusiastic about Industrial Archaeology

“If you can walk down the street and recognise the difference between cast iron and wrought iron, the world is altogether a better place”: Being Enthusiastic about Industrial Archaeology

The White Man's Burden of Technology

Dominance by Design: Technological Imperatives and America's Civilizing Mission is actually two books: history and polemics, with the latter all too often overshadowing the former. The chapters devoted to the period from the conquest of the Philippines to the Cold War offer a nuanced analysis of the interaction between the American ideology of progress, technology, and the acquisition of formal and informal empire. When the author tries to sweep into his argument the conquest of North America and modern political concerns, the result is far less satisfying. The very attempt to put forward a cohesive essentialist argument transcending time, class, regions, and encounters that explains four hundred years of Euro-American interaction with non-Western societies undermines the explanatory value of this monograph. Michael Adas has followed his award-winning Machines as the Measure of Men: Science, Technology, and Ideologies of Western Dominance1 with an ersatz study of similar phenomena over the course of American history. The arguments of the two books are similar. Westerners’ superior knowledge of science and technology enabled them to dominate the globe, confirmed their sense of cultural superiority, and allowed them to think of colonialism as a civilizing mission. We have come across such books many times before. An established historian eschews careful analysis of a particular subject in favor of an ambitious narrative, founded upon years of acquired wisdom that aims to make sense of some grand force of history. And the result is almost always uneven.

202: Mortality is Predicted by a Comorbidity Measure in Men with Prostate Cancer: Results from Capsure

202: Mortality is Predicted by a Comorbidity Measure in Men with Prostate Cancer: Results from Capsure

Cutaneous Temperature Measurements in Men With Penile Prostheses: A Comparison Study

No AccessJournal of UrologyUrological Survey: Male and Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction; Andrology1 Dec 2005Cutaneous Temperature Measurements in Men With Penile Prostheses: A Comparison Study Allen SeftelM.D. Allen SeftelAllen Seftel More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(01)69001-3AboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail "Cutaneous Temperature Measurements in Men With Penile Prostheses: A Comparison Study." The Journal of Urology, 174(6), p. 2298 © 2005 by American Urological Association, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 174Issue 6December 2005Page: 2298 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2005 by American Urological Association, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Allen Seftel More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...

Muscles, Symmetry and Action: ‘Do You Measure Up?’ Defining Masculinity in Britain and America from the 1860s to the early 1900s

Among the Greeks of antiquity, the mesomorphic male form had been accorded high status. Two approaches inform the modern world's thinking about ‘the body’ – that which predominates in the biological sciences (the body is a ‘machine’ that is governed by the laws of physics and chemistry) and that which has been receiving intense attention from scholars in the social sciences and humanities (the body is substantially a neutral surface upon which social and cultural values are imprinted). What occurs deep within the body's structures is immensely important but it is anatomical form that commands our attention. The mesomorphic forms that presently pervade the media insistently proclaim that muscularity defines what it is ‘to be a man’. This is by no means the first time that such a message has been heard in the modern world. Among the better educated, by the 1860s the icon of the well-muscled male – and all that this implied – was rapidly replacing the eighteenth-century ideal of manliness as one of proper stances, gestures and countenance. This found particularly powerful expression in new forms of athletics and the concept of ‘athleticism’ that emerged first in England and quickly made its way across the Atlantic, where it became linked to the rising interest in anthropometry and a host of contemporary values. Not everyone agreed, however, that athletics were beneficial; or that the tape measure and dynamometer alone could ‘take a man's measure’. This paper examines the complex matter of the reassertion of the mesomorphic male body in Britain and America from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s – about not only its physical configuration but what was inferred from and about gross anatomical form.