We present an experimental method for measuring "realistically" the swelling ratio in terms of weight (SRW) of PDMS, where "realistically" means without the underestimation involved by the standard protocol (weight-measurements in open environment with time-delay incompatible with fast solvent evaporation rate).
Both protective protocols limiting weight bearing and accelerated which do not, have shown clinical success.
Equation 4 is very complicated to be used in practice; however, for research purposes it could be sensitive enough to understand changes in body composition during diet or protocols for weight loss evaluations in cats.
All participants were clinically assessed by one doctor using a standardised structured history and examination questionnaire, after which DXA scans were performed for relatives and spouses, using local GE Lunar Inc. Madison, WI, USA) DXA systems applying manufacturer's standard scan and positioning protocols, and weight and routine height measurements were recorded.
By appropriate choices of criteria, measurement protocols and weights, almost any desired outcome can be reached.
At the beginning of the protocol, body weight was similar between the groups (~230 ± 15 g).
Protocol 2: Weight of mice should be recorded at day-0/day of injection.
At the beginning of the protocol, body weight was not statistically different between study groups (C: 280 ± 17; D: 298 ± 10; MI: 313 ± 4; DMI: 271 ± 4.5 g).
At the end of the protocol, body weight gain, adipose tissue content, serum lipids and glucose levels, and aorta morphometric and biochemical measurements were performed.
Other endpoints not initially included in the protocol are weight gain during the first 8 days of life and the time from BCG vaccination to the appearance of a scar.
It remains part of the standard autopsy protocol that weights are obtained for all major organs, although the clinical significance of organ weights for determining cause of death in this infant population remains uncertain.
