Tracking operative autonomy and performance in otolaryngology training using smartphone technology: A single institution pilot study

Acute wounds may require cleansing to reduce the risk of infection. Stabilized hypochlorous acid in acetic buffer (HOCl + buffer) is a novel wound irrigation solution with antimicrobial properties. We performed a first-in-man, prospective, open-label pilot study to document preliminary safety and performance in the treatment of acute wounds. The study enrolled 12 subjects scheduled for a split-skin graft transplantation, where the donor site was used as a model of an acute wound. The treatment time was 75 s, given on 6 occasions. A total of 7 adverse events were regarded as related to the treatment; all registered as pain during the procedure for 2 subjects. One subject had a wound infection at the donor site. The mean colony-forming unit (CFU) decreased by 41% after the treatment, and the mean epithelialization was 96% on both days 14 (standard deviation [SD] 8%) and 21 (SD 10%). The study provides preliminary support for the safety, well-tolerance, and efficacy of HOCl + buffer for acute wounds. The pain was frequent although resolved quickly. Excellent wound healing and satisfying antimicrobial properties were observed. A subsequent in vitro biofilm study also indicated good antimicrobial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa with a 96% mean reduction of CFU, when used for a treatment duration of 15 min ( P < .0001), and a 50% decrease for Staphylococcus aureus ( P = .1010). Future larger studies are needed to evaluate the safety and performance of HOCl + buffer in acute wounds, including the promising antimicrobial effect by prolonged treatment on bacterial biofilms.

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The Effects of the BAILAMOSTM Dance Program on Physical Activity Levels and Cognition of Older Latino Adults: A Pilot Study

Journal of Aging and Health ◽

10.1177/08982643211020996 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 089826432110209

Author(s):

Guilherme M. Balbim ◽

Susan Aguiñaga ◽

Olusola A. Ajilore ◽

Eduardo E. Bustamante ◽

Kirk I. Erickson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Health Education ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Cognitive Health ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Global Cognition ◽

Latino Adults ◽

And Performance

Objective: To investigate the effects of the BAILAMOSTM dance program on physical activity (PA), cardiorespiratory, and cognitive health. Methods: A parallel, two-armed pilot study was conducted with 57 older Latinos randomized to the BAILAMOSTM dance program ( n = 28) or health education (HE) ( n = 29). We conducted two- and three-way repeated-measures ANOVAs. Results: BAILAMOSTM participants increased participation in leisure moderate-to-vigorous PA (LMVPA) ( F[1,53] = 3.17, p = .048, η2 G = .01) and performance in global cognition relative to HE participants ( F[1,52] = 4.19, p = .045, η2 G = .01). Attendance moderated increases in moderate PA, MVPA, LMVPA, and total PA ( p < .05). Participants of both groups with ≥75% attendance increased participation in PA. Among participants with <75% attendance, BAILAMOSTM participants increased PA relative to HE. Discussion: BAILAMOSTM positively impacted self-reported PA and global cognition in older Latinos. Even smaller doses of dance appear to impact self-reported PA levels.

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SILS cholecystectomy, early experience of a single institution: pilot study of 21 cases

Updates in Surgery ◽

10.1007/s13304-012-0151-6 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 64 (2) ◽

pp. 145-148 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

G. Ruffo ◽

G. Barugola ◽

F. Scopelliti ◽

A. Sartori ◽

S. Crippa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Early Experience ◽

Single Institution

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Discussion: Self-Reported Risk Factors for Financial Distress and Attitudes Regarding Cost Discussions in Cancer Care: A Single-Institution Cross-Sectional Pilot Study of Breast Reconstruction Recipients

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ◽

10.1097/prs.0000000000007798 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 147 (4) ◽

pp. 598e-599e

Author(s):

Clifford C. Sheckter ◽

Evan Matros

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Breast Reconstruction ◽

Financial Distress ◽

Cancer Care ◽

Single Institution ◽

Cross Sectional

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Randomized Pilot Study of 20 Gy in 5 Fractions versus 27 Gy in 3 Fractions Radiotherapy for Treating Painful Bone Metastases: A Single Institution Experience

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention ◽

10.31557/apjcp.2020.21.6.1807 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (6) ◽

pp. 1807-1811

Author(s):

Amr Sakr ◽

Wedad Bassam Hashem ◽

Nadia Ebrahim ◽

Karim Nabil Mashhour

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Bone Metastases ◽

Single Institution ◽

Painful Bone Metastases

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The Effects of Taping on Muscle Activity and Throwing Velocity in Fatigued Baseball Players

International Journal of Extreme Automation and Connectivity in Healthcare ◽

10.4018/ijeach.2021010102 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 18-29

Author(s):

Kara-Lyn R. Harrison ◽

Paolo Sanzo ◽

Carlos Zerpa ◽

Taryn Klarner

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Muscle Activity ◽

Muscle Activation ◽

Performance Enhancement ◽

Maximum Velocity ◽

Baseball Players ◽

Kinesio Tape ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

And Performance

Due to the repetitive high forces and torques placed on an individual during a baseball pitch, shoulder pain is present in 46-57% of pitchers. Therapeutic taping has been proposed to have beneficial qualities in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement via muscular facilitation. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the effect of taping on the velocity of an overhead baseball throw and muscle activation patterning of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and pectoralis major muscles in baseball players after muscle fatigue was induced. Participants were asked to complete three pre-test maximum velocity overhead throws, a fatiguing protocol, followed by three post-test maximum velocity pitches. There was no statistically significant difference in throwing velocity or muscle activity with the application of the different taping conditions in the three phases of an overhead baseball throw. These finding suggest Kinesio Tape® does not change muscle activation or velocity of overhead baseball throws when compared to a no tape condition.

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