Evaluation and analysis of the causes of a landslide and treatment measures during the excavation of a tunnel through a soil-rock interface

The results are presented for the validation of a videotape as an analogous situation for a flight. The video includes the most significant elements of a flight by air: confirmation of the flight, packing, going to the airport, checking-in, going through the metal-detector, departure lounge, boarding the plane, demonstration of the personal safety drills, interiors and exteriors during the flight and landing. Two physiological measures are used for validation (heart rate and temperature) and a subjective measure (situational anxiety, SA). The results (both t-tests and the discriminant analysis) indicate that the videotape is able to discriminate between phobics and non-phobics of flying in the three variables considered. With respect to sensitivity in detecting change produced by various treatments in clients with phobia of flying, the results are also satisfactory. A greater differentiation is produced between the pre-post treatment measures, both in subjective and in the physiological measures.

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West China Hospital Back Pain Treatment Measures

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t03308-000 ◽

2010 ◽

Author(s):

Ernest Volinn ◽

Bangxiang Yang ◽

Jing He ◽

Xiaoming Sheng ◽

Jian Ying ◽

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Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Pain Treatment ◽

West China Hospital ◽

West China ◽

Treatment Measures

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The development paradox of regional low-carbon economy in Guangdong and relevant differential treatment measures

Future Energy, Environment and Materials II ◽

10.2495/feem140731 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Yu Zhang ◽

Guangrong Sun

Keyword(s):

Differential Treatment ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Low Carbon Economy ◽

Treatment Measures ◽

Carbon Economy

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Analysis of the monitoring study of the antibiotic-resistance of the agents of purulent-inflammatory processes of soft tissue

Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University ◽

10.31393/reports-vnmedical-2018-22(2)-10 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 285-288

Author(s):

A.P. Prevar ◽

A.V. Kryzshanovskaya ◽

V.A. Radionov ◽

V.M. Mrug

Keyword(s):

Soft Tissues ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Biochemical Properties ◽

Antimicrobial Drugs ◽

Strict Adherence ◽

E Coli ◽

Monitoring Study ◽

Treatment Measures ◽

Inflammatory Processes ◽

Main Factor

The main factor in the treatment of suppurative and inflammatory processes is the timely optimization of treatment measures taking into account the nature of the microflora and its susceptibility to antimicrobial drugs. The purpose of the study is to monitor the spectrum of microorganisms – pathogens of purulent-inflammatory processes of soft tissues in surgical patients; study of the sensitivity of isolated strains to antibiotics. The material was collected in accordance with aseptic rules. The identification of a pure culture of bacteria was carried out according to morphological, culture, biochemical properties, and the presence of virulence enzymes. Sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics was determined by the standard disks method (by Kirby-Bauer’s). 255 patients with purulent-inflammatory processes of soft tissues were examined for the period from 2014 to 2017. 229 strains of isolated bacteria were included to Escherichia coli, Citrobacer freundii, Enterobacter cloacae, E.aerogenes, Proteus vulgaris, Staphylococcus aureus, S.epidermidis, Streptococcus pyogenes, S.viridians, S.agalactiae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The main cause of purulent-inflammatory processes of soft tissues is Staphylococci (67,2%). Compared to previous studies, the number of P.aeruginosa isolated cultures increased (7.9%). In monoculture and in association with other microorganisms, E. coli (9.6% of cases), E.cloacae et aerogenes (3.9% of cases), P.vulgaris (3.9% of cases), C.freundi (2.5% of cases), S.agalactiae, S.pyogenes, S.viridans (3.5%). The number of associated sows reaches 12%. Clinical strains of microorganisms remain most sensitive to fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins, and also retains high sensitivity to gentamicin, lincomycin, rifampicin, which is important for empirical antibiotic therapy. To increase the effectiveness of antibacterial therapy, strict adherence to the mode of appointment of antibiotics, justification of indications, a combination of antibiotics of different spectrum of action, mandatory correction after determining the sensitivity of the pathogen.

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Fad Diets: Dietary Dilemmas, Predicaments, and Recommendations for its Use

Current Nutrition & Food Science ◽

10.2174/1573401316999200407092922 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (9) ◽

pp. 1362-1380

Author(s):

Jyoti Singh ◽

Prasad Rasane ◽

Vidisha Tomer ◽

Sawinder Kaur ◽

Yogesh Gat ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Weight Loss ◽

Health Care Expenditures ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Health Issues ◽

Lifestyle Modifications ◽

Treatment Measures ◽

Long Time ◽

Extra Weight

The health issues, mainly overweight and obesity are the growing concerns nowadays due to the associated factors and lifestyle changes which significantly have increased the individual’s health care expenditures. Fad diets are promoted as the easiest and simplest way of shedding the extra weight despite the availability of several treatments available. The prevention and treatment measures, including modification in lifestyle, dietary pattern, and physical activity, are the foundation of weight loss. However, the standard treatment measures are not effective for certain populations as they require long time adherence, which leads to the search for other approaches like fad diet. We steered a comprehensive literature review to present the facts related to fad diets to their efficacy and sustainability. Although fad diets have yielded tremendous positive results in weight loss and cardiovascular risk prevention, the studies reported death in long-term interventions and the results and some of them show side effects too. Randomized controlled trials have significantly reported weight loss in comparison with the popular fad diets; however, persisting on the same diet has also reported kidney problems, ketosis, and other metabolic related problems. The conclusion of this critical review reported that gradual weight loss could be attained by the combination of lifestyle modifications, physical activity, and recommended dietary approaches.

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Abdominal Intraluminal Gossypiboma: Demographics, Predictors of Intraluminal Site, Diagnostic and Treatment Measures

Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology ◽

10.2147/ceg.s236179 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol Volume 13 ◽

pp. 65-72 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Khaled Obeidat A ◽

Abdelwahab Aleshawi J ◽

Mohanad M Alebbini ◽

Saja N Bani Yasin

Keyword(s):

Treatment Measures

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Oral Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of Melasma

Kathmandu University Medical Journal ◽

10.3126/kumj.v10i4.10993 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 40-43 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

D Karn ◽

S KC ◽

A Amatya ◽

EA Razouria ◽

M Timalsina

Keyword(s):

Tranexamic Acid ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Severity Index ◽

Sustained Improvement ◽

Treatment Measures ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Novel Concept ◽

High Treatment

Background Melasma poses a great challenge as its treatment is unsatisfactory and recurrence is high. Treatment of melasma using tranexamic acid (oral, topical or intralesional) is a novel concept. Objective To compare the efficacy of oral tranexamic acid with routine topical therapies for the treatment of melasma. Methods It is a prospective, interventional, randomized controlled trial conducted among 260 melasma patients. Patients were divided into two groups consisting of 130 patients each. First group (Group A) was given routine treatment measures and oral Tranexamic Acid while second group (Group B) was treated only with routine topical measures. Capsule Tranexamic Acid was prescribed at a dose of 250 mg twice a day for three months and cases were followed for three months. Response was evaluated on the basis of Melasma Assessment Severity Index (MASI). Mean scores between the two groups were then compared. Results Statistically significant decrease in the mean Melasma Assessment Severity Index from baseline to 8 and 12 weeks was observed among group A patients (11.08±2.91 vs 8.95±2.08 at week 8 and vs. 7.84±2.44 at week 12; p<0.05 for both). While among group B patients the decrease in mean score was significant at 8 weeks and insignificant at 12 weeks follow up (11.60±3.40 vs 9.9±2.61 at 8 weeks and vs. 9.26±3 at 12 weeks; p<0.05 for former but p>0.05 for later). Conclusion Addition of oral tranexamic acid provides rapid and sustained improvement in the treatment of melasma. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i4.10993 Kathmandu Univ Med J 2012;10(4):40-43

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Cryogenic Refrigerant Burns: A Rare Occupational Hazard

Workplace Health & Safety ◽

10.1177/2165079920965539 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 216507992096553

Author(s):

Suvashis Dash ◽

Vamseedharan Muthukumar ◽

Rajkumar R ◽

Durga Karki

Keyword(s):

Exposure Time ◽

Treatment Plan ◽

Hand Function ◽

Skin Grafting ◽

Burn Injuries ◽

Air Conditioners ◽

Burn Center ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Treatment Measures ◽

Burn Depth

Background Cryogenic burns induced by coolant gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners are rarely encountered, despite the wide use of these gases. To date, only a few cases have been reported in the literature. This study examined the occupational circumstances leading to such injuries, relevant injury sites, types of chemicals involved, and treatment measures. Methods This study was conducted in a tertiary burn center in India between March 2015 and March 2019. The demographic details, chemicals involved, and burn regions and characteristics were analyzed. Findings There were 15 burn cases all involving injury to the hand. All injuries were managed initially with dressings and nonoperative management. One patient required anti-edema therapy with limb elevation and fingertip debridement, while another patient required skin grafting. All patients had satisfactory hand function after treatment. Conclusions/Application to Practice Cryogenic burn injuries caused by refrigerants are rare, and their etiology varies considerably. Exposure time is the primary factor that determines burn depth and severity; hence, reducing exposure time is important in first aid. Our findings suggest that after exposure, the patient should be treated in a specialized burn center. Adequate knowledge regarding the pathophysiology of these types of burn injuries and their management is necessary; otherwise, misjudgments in the treatment plan can lead to adverse consequences.

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Self-harm among in-school and street-connected adolescents in Ghana: a cross-sectional survey in the Greater Accra region

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041609 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. e041609

Author(s):

Emmanuel Nii-Boye Quarshie ◽

Farag Shuweihdi ◽

Mitch Waterman ◽

Allan House

Keyword(s):

Public Health Problem ◽

Self Report ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Self Injury ◽

Significant Public Health Problem ◽

Significant Public Health ◽

Treatment Measures ◽

Self Harm ◽

Greater Accra Region

ObjectivesTo identify the prevalence, methods, associations and reported reasons for self-harm among in-school and street-connected adolescents in Ghana.DesignA cross-sectional survey. We applied multi-level regression models and model-based cluster analysis to the data.SettingThree contexts in the Greater Accra region were used: second cycle schools, facilities of charity organisations and street census enumeration areas (sleeping places of street-connected adolescents, street corners, quiet spots of restaurants, markets, train and bus stations, and lorry and car parks).ParticipantsA regionally representative sample of 2107 (1723 in-school and 384 street-connected) adolescents aged 13–21 years.Outcome measuresParticipants responded to a structured self-report anonymous questionnaire describing their experience of self-harm and eliciting demographic information and social and personal adversities.ResultsThe lifetime prevalence of self-harm was 20.2% (95% CI 19.0% to 22.0%), 12-month prevalence was 16.6% (95% CI 15.0% to 18.0%) and 1-month prevalence was 3.1% (95% CI 2.0% to 4.0%). Self-injury alone accounted for 54.5% episodes and self-poisoning alone for 16.2% episodes, with more than one method used in 26% of episodes. Self-cutting (38.7%) was the most common form of self-injury, whereas alcohol (39.2%) and medications (27.7%) were the most commonly reported means of self-poisoning. The factors associated with self-harm were interpersonal: conflict with parents (adjusted OR (aOR)=1.87, 95% CI 1.24 to 2.81), physical abuse victimisation (aOR=1.69, 95% CI 1.16 to 2.47), difficulty in making and keeping friends (aOR=1.24, 95% CI 0.85 to 1.80), sexual abuse victimisation (aOR=1.21, 95% CI 0.78 to 1.87) and conflict between parents (aOR=1.07, 95% CI 0.73 to 1.56).ConclusionsSelf-harm is a significant public health problem among in-school and street-connected adolescents in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. Its origins are very largely in social and familial adversity, and therefore prevention and treatment measures need to be focused in these areas.

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‘Don’t Put the Cart before the Mule!’ Challenging Assumptions Regarding Health-Related Treatment Practices of Working Equid Owners in Northern India

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani11051307 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 1307

Author(s):

Caroline Nye ◽

Tamlin Watson ◽

Laura M. Kubasiewicz ◽

Zoe Raw ◽

Faith Burden

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Lived Experience ◽

Health Management ◽

Animal Health ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Treatment Practices ◽

Northern India ◽

Brick Kilns ◽

Treatment Measures ◽

Working Equids

This paper challenges assumptions that the health management of working equids among some of India’s poorest communities is mainly dependent upon income, economic influence, or access to veterinary services. Using a mixed-methods approach, hierarchies of treatment practices are revealed through an examination of the ‘lived experience’ of equid owners in brick kilns and construction sites in northern India. Semi-structured interviews with 37 equid owners and corresponding livelihood surveys, combined with data from two focus groups with professional animal health practitioners and the welfare data of 63 working equids collected using the Equid Assessment, Research, and Scoping (EARS) tool, contributed to the findings of the study. Four principal influencing factors were found to affect the decision-making practices of equid owners. Infrastructural factors, community characteristics and experience, owners’ characteristics and experience, and economic factors all impact the belief structures of equid owners. However, without verifying the validity of the treatment measures being employed, some animals are at risk from hazardous treatment behaviours. By understanding decision-making using the theory of planned behaviour, the findings of this study can provide a crucial contribution to informing future interventions involved in the health management and welfare of working equids.

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