Goodman's Basic Medical Endocrinology

2022 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Medical

Interactive Computer-Video Modules for Health Sciences Education

1989 ◽  
Vol 28 (04) ◽  
pp. 360-363 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. McArthur ◽  
J. Bolles ◽  
J. Fine ◽  
P. Kidd ◽  
M. Bessis
Keyword(s):  
Medical Informatics ◽  
Computer Control ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Knowledge Structures ◽  
Image Recording ◽  
Central Computer ◽  
Key Word ◽  
The University ◽  
Development Group ◽  
Basic Medical

Abstract:Advances in electronic image recording and computer technologyhave resulted in a remarkable increase in the power and flexibility of interactive computer-video teaching systems. The University of Washington Health Science Videodisc Development Group first demonstrated a laser videodisc controlled by a remote central computer in 1980. Even this rudimentary unit highlighted basic medical informatics principles including: rapid accessibility; a “generic” or multi-purposed format; ease of computer control; and large collections of valid, rigorously reviewed images. Advances in medical informatics have led to the development of the following previously undescribed series of teaching units:1. The hypertext programs Hypercard, Linkway, and Guide have been used with videodiscs to develop easy-to-use instructional and reference materials. These materials demonstrate the ease with which a computer-naive instructor may develop new programs and the advantage that the intuitive nature of these programs brings to student users.2. Patient simulations using single and double screens plus pre-defined knowledge structures;3. Interactive single topic tutorials using preset knowledge structures;4. A key-word-based disc searching system;5. Electronic video microscopy;6. A series of programs developed independently by health science faculty who have purchased multi-purpose videodiscs that demonstrate the flexibility of the multi-purpose or “generic”: collection concept.

A Never-Ending Story of Anogenital Warts: Review Article

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (6) ◽  
pp. 614-619
Keyword(s):  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Anogenital Warts ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Fatal Disease ◽  
Anogenital Wart ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Dormant Stage ◽  
Ideal Method ◽  
Basic Medical

Anogenital wart (AGW) has long been one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, which has negative effects on psychological and social issues. Its slowly progressive nature and long dormant stage prevent AGW from elimination. Although diagnosis is as simple as inspection using the naked eyes or a magnifying glass and basic medical treatment is the main treatment modality, the long period of clinical response appears to be the biggest challenge. Many patients suffer from this non-fatal disease for over half a year. Onward transmission obviously continues during the occurrence of lesions. Primary prevention, particularly vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV vaccine), is an ideal method. HPV vaccine is a promising method; however, its high cost limits wide accessibility. In addition, despite being vaccinated, some women present with AGW. Therefore, a never-ending story of AGW remains to be explored. The Siriraj Female STI Clinic, which has over 20 years of experience in treating women with AGW, would like to share some experience so that these patients will be treated with more understanding. Keywords: Anogenital wart, Prevention, Surveillance, Siriraj experience

Primary Healthcare

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Forssell ◽  
Lars Norén
Keyword(s):  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Consumer Market ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Almost All ◽  
New Consumer ◽  
Basic Medical

In this chapter, we analyse how former healthcare monopolies run by counties were abolished so that all healthcare centres that meet basic medical requirements are allowed to compete for patients, who are free to choose their provider. We use theories from the field of marketing for analysing this reorganization and demonstrate that it can be seen as the creation of a new consumer market or a reorganization of the counties; it is equally accurate to describe the result as an organized market or a marketized organization. We argue that terms such as ‘quasi-markets’ and ‘quasi-organization’ are misleading, as they are based on the assumption that markets and organizations are pure and distinct opposites. Rather, we argue that almost all markets are more or less organized and that many organizations are more or less marketized.

scholarly journals AB0713 EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LASER THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1388.1-1388
Author(s):  
N. Zhuravleva ◽  
L. Karzakova ◽  
S. Kudryashov ◽  
E. Petrova
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Medical Therapy ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Morning Stiffness ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Clinical Indicators ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Basic Medical

Background:Despite the fact that the introduction of biological disease-modifying antirheumatic medicines (bDMARDs) and the early start of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can effectively stop the inflammatory process in RA, a fairly large number of patients continue to experience joint pain [1]. It is assumed that in some cases, joint pain in patients with RA is not associated with the inflammation, so it requires consideration of the possibility of using alternative strategies for the treatment of RA.Objectives:The aim of the research is to study the effectiveness of laser therapy in the treatment of RA.Methods:114 patients with RA aged from 32 to 53 years have been monitored for 6 months. There were 82 women (71.9 %) and 32 men (28.1%) among them. The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups. The first group of patients (57 people) received basic medical therapy with methotrexate 15 mg intramuscularly once a week and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) on demand. The dose of methotrexate was selected taking into account the disease activity index DAS 28. The second group of patients (57 people) received basic medical therapy with methotrexate 15 mg intramuscularly once a week and NSAIDs on demand. In addition, the cutaneous low-intensity laser irradiation of the joints was added along the projection of the joint gap in a pulse mode with a wavelength of 0.89 microns. The pulse frequency is 80-1500 Hz, the pulse power is 5 W, the exposure time in the field is 1-2 minutes and the total radiation time per session is no more than 10 minutes [2]. The course of treatment consisted of 10 procedures (the device “Milta F-8 RD”, Russia, Moscow). The course of laser therapy was repeated after 4 weeks. To assess clinical indicators, patients were examined using the SF-36 questionnaire before treatment and 6 months after the start of treatment.Results:The survey after 6 months revealed the significant decrease in the severity of pain on the VAS from the initial average indicator 4.5±0.2 to 3.69±0.2 points (p<0.01) and morning stiffness from 60±5 to 40.8±4 minutes (p<0.01). In the first group, the dynamics of clinical indicators were not statistically significant: the intensity of pain decreased from 4.6±0.2 to 4.2±0.3 points (p>0.05) and the duration of morning stiffness reduced from 62±7 to 58.6±6 minutes (p>0.05). In the second group the decrease in the need for NSAIDs was observed in 21 patients, while in the first group the same was observed only in 10 patients (px2 = 0.020).Conclusion:Laser therapy in the treatment of patients with RA enabled to decrease the frequency of the need for NSAIDs and reduce morning stiffness. We recommend using laser therapy in patients with RA at the second radiological stage as an addition to basic therapy.References:[1]Altawil R et al. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2016; 68(8): 1061-1068.[2]Burger M et al. Physiother Theory Pract. 2017; 33(3): 184-197.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

scholarly journals The Effect of Health Shock and Basic Medical Insurance on Family Educational Investment for Children in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5242
Author(s):  
Pu Liao ◽  
Zhihong Dou ◽  
Xingxing Guo
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Medical Insurance ◽  
Generation Model ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Parental Health ◽  
Health Shock ◽  
Basic Medical Insurance ◽  
Child Education ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Basic Medical

This paper explores the role of basic medical insurance in protecting family investment in child education. First, this paper establishes a two-phase overlapping generation model to theoretically analyse the impact of basic medical insurance on investment in child education under the influence of the impact of parental health. The results show that health shock reduces parental investment in child education, and medical insurance significantly alleviates the negative impact of parental health shock on investment in child education. Furthermore, this paper establishes a two-way fixed effect regression model based on the data of China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) in 2014 and 2016 to empirically test the above results. The results showed that parental health shocks negatively affect investment in child education, and paternal health shock has a more significant impact than maternal health shock. However, medical insurance significantly reduces this negative impact, provides security in investment in child education, and promotes the improvement of human capital.

scholarly journals Analysis of cases managed by dermatological service in the Chinese peacekeeping level 1+ medical treatment facility in Lebanon, 2018–2019

2020 ◽  
pp. jramc-2019-001315
Author(s):  
Xingwang Wang ◽  
H Yang ◽  
Yuqing Wang ◽  
Jin Yuan ◽  
Qinghua Yu
Keyword(s):  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Treatment Facility ◽  
Medical Treatment Facility ◽  
Common Category ◽  
Medical Facilities ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Basic Medical

IntroductionTo accomplish the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, China has deployed a level 1+ (CHN L1+) medical treatment facility (MTF) as per the new memorandum. The aim of this study was to review and analyse the skin diseases managed by Chinese dermatological service so as to gain the latest prevalence of different types of skin diseases in this mission area.MethodsAll patients assessed and treated by the dermatological service of CHN L1+ MTF from January 2018 to May 2019 were included. A comparative analysis was made between this study and data published by other peacekeeping medical facilities.ResultsA total of 549 patients were included (87.4% men, with an average age of 35 years old), consisting of 399 military personnel and 150 civilians. Dermatitis and eczema (27.1%) were the most common category of skin diseases, followed by cutaneous mycoses (13.3%) and disorders of skin appendages (10.6%). Among these categories, unspecified dermatitis (9.3%), acne vulgaris (6.6%), tinea corporis (5.3%), folliculitis (5.1%) and tinea pedis (4.7%) were the top five most common reasons for dermatological consultation.ConclusionsTo get a clearer understanding of the disease-type profile in this mission area was beneficial for peacekeeping doctors to make more accurate diagnosis, as well as to prepare more comprehensive medicines during the predeployment period. As dermatological service was lacking in basic medical troops, we would recommend the use of telemedicine to promote dermatological consultations when a specialist was not deployed.

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