Is prostaglandin E2 raised in kwashiorkor?
Significantly higher PGE2 levels in children with kwashiorkor provide adequate reason for the depression of immune function known to occur in these children. Elevated PGE2 levels may also be implicated in other components of the illness.
Vaginal resting pressure was significantly higher in the standing compared to the supine position. Neither maximal strength nor holding time was different when comparing the two positions. Measurement of vaginal squeeze pressure is easier to perform and standardize in the supine compared to the standing position, and seems to reflect pelvic floor muscle strength in the standing position.