Location
LSU Health Science Center - New Orleans
Event Website
https://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/admin/sahpresearchday.aspx
Document Type
Event
Start Date
8-4-2024 3:00 PM
End Date
8-4-2024 5:00 PM
Description
Intro: Caffeine is a commonly utilized central nervous system stimulant found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks, among others. When ingested, caffeine is rapidly absorbed and excreted as metabolites in the urine, one of which is 1-methyluric acid.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between different age groups and the amounts of 1-methyluric acid in the urine. We expect there to be a positive correlation between school-aged individuals and 1-methyluric acid urine levels.
Methods: For this study, we collected patient demographics and laboratory values from NHANES. After the data was inputted and organized in excel, we ran an ANOVA test to obtain information from Turkey HSD, Kramer, and Q tests.
Results: There was significant correlation when comparing retired age and school age (p-value = 6.07E-14), as well as when comparing school age and working adults (p-value = 6.07E-14). There was no correlation between retired age and working adults (p-value = 0.10).
Discussion: The results show there is a significant difference in 1-methyluric acid urine levels based on age. A possible explanation could be that retired individuals intake more caffeine than their counterparts, perhaps by drinking increased amounts of coffee and tea.
Recommended Citation
Breaux, Kaylie; Emfinger, Grant; and Cannon, Victoria, "The Relationship Between Different Age Groups and 1-Methyluric Acid Urine Levels: A One Way ANOVA" (2024). School of Allied Health Professions Research Day. 10.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/ahrd/2024/2024/10
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The Relationship Between Different Age Groups and 1-Methyluric Acid Urine Levels: A One Way ANOVA
LSU Health Science Center - New Orleans
Intro: Caffeine is a commonly utilized central nervous system stimulant found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks, among others. When ingested, caffeine is rapidly absorbed and excreted as metabolites in the urine, one of which is 1-methyluric acid.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between different age groups and the amounts of 1-methyluric acid in the urine. We expect there to be a positive correlation between school-aged individuals and 1-methyluric acid urine levels.
Methods: For this study, we collected patient demographics and laboratory values from NHANES. After the data was inputted and organized in excel, we ran an ANOVA test to obtain information from Turkey HSD, Kramer, and Q tests.
Results: There was significant correlation when comparing retired age and school age (p-value = 6.07E-14), as well as when comparing school age and working adults (p-value = 6.07E-14). There was no correlation between retired age and working adults (p-value = 0.10).
Discussion: The results show there is a significant difference in 1-methyluric acid urine levels based on age. A possible explanation could be that retired individuals intake more caffeine than their counterparts, perhaps by drinking increased amounts of coffee and tea.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/ahrd/2024/2024/10