Depression and life quality in patients with eating disorders - A two year follow up

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 724-724 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Debska ◽  
A. Janas ◽  
A. Steposz ◽  
R. Bablok ◽  
K. Krysta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Early Phase ◽  
Additional Condition ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Social Condition ◽  
Hospital Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Group B

IntroductionThe symptoms of depression are often found in patients suffering from eating disorders.AimsThe aims of this research were to find out if depression in patients with eating disorders (ED) like anorexia nervosa (AN) or bulimia nervosa (BN) is an additional condition accompanying the ED diagnose, or if it is an integral element being part of emotional problems related to maturation. The estimation of patients’ social condition is also considered in comparison to matched group with no ED diagnose.MethodsSubjects: Group B - 19 females diagnosed, age 12 – 24; group C - matched control group of 30 healthy females, group F - 19 patients out of group B examined in a follow up research two years after hospital treatment. Tools used: Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Life Quality Questionnaire (Q), Body Mass Index measurement (BMI).ResultsBDI results: depression symptoms are more intense in the early phase of the treatment of ED (group B) than in the follow up -group F (two years after hospitalization) and also more intense than in group C (controls). Q Questionnaire shows no differences between groups B, C, and F.ConclusionsDepression is an additional condition in patients diagnosed with ED mostly in the early phase of the treatment. No differences have been found in the social condition between groups B, C, and F.

Metabolic syndrome and risk factors after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children and adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gizem Guner Ozenen ◽  
Serap Aksoylar ◽  
Damla Goksen ◽  
Salih Gozmen ◽  
Sukran Darcan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem

Abstract Objectives The early and late complications after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) determine the patients’ prognosis and life quality. We aim to determine the metabolic syndrome development frequency after HSCT in children to find out the risk factors and compare them with healthy adolescents. Methods Thirty-six children who underwent HSCT at least two years ago were analyzed prospectively and cross-sectionally. Our study included 18 healthy children between the ages of 11 and 17 as a control group. All of the cases were assessed in terms of metabolic syndrome (MS) through the use of Modified WHO Criteria. Results The patients’ median age was 10.6 (5.1–17) years, the median time of follow-up after HCST was 4.1 (2–13.5) years and 70% were male. Two cases were diagnosed with MS (5.6%). When considered in terms of the sub-components of MS, 2 cases (5.6%) were found to have obesity, 17 cases (47%) abnormal glucose tolerance, 11 cases (30.7%) dyslipidemia, and 3 cases (8.6%) hypertension. The MS rate was not different when compared with the 11–17 year-old healthy control group (0 vs. 11%, p=0.48). Myeloablative conditioning regimen (65 vs. 20%) and the increased age at which HSCT was performed were considered to be risk factors in terms of insulin resistance (p=0.025 and 0.002). Conclusions Age and conditioning regimens were found to be the risk factors for insulin resistance development. The long-term follow-up of the cases who had undergone HSCT in childhood in terms of MS and its sub-components is important in order to increase life quality.

scholarly journals Gamification as an entrepreneur well-being intervention: A study protocol for a single-blinded randomised controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waqar M. Naqvi
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group A ◽  
Measuring Scale ◽  
Group B ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Entrepreneurs usually work for long hours resulting in exhaustion, stress, and burnout. The prevalent symptoms of burnout are reduced levels of physical and mental energy, reduced job efficiency and diminished productivity. Therefore, it is important to improve the health of entrepreneurs. Gamification has a positive relationship with improvements in health and well-being as it influences positive experiences and satisfaction. This trial aims to study how 30-minutes of virtual reality game use via Kinect Azure and Oculus platforms 3-times per week, for 4 weeks, relates to differences in entrepreneur stress, burnout, subjective life quality, and downstream firm performance. We will recruit entrepreneurs over the age of 18 for the gamification analysis. Analysis of previous power using G*Power will determine the sample size. We will divide the participants into 3 groups, wherein Group A will undergo gamification on the Kinect platform, Group B will undergo the Oculus Quest intervention, and Group C will be the control group. We will conduct the study at two sites, one at the HuMen research. The outcome measures include a five-point Likert scale for measuring entrepreneurial stress, burnout-measuring scale (BMS) for burnout, five-point Likert scale for performance and SF-12 for Quality of life. Since current strains pave ways to future accomplishment, entrepreneurs' eudemonic well-being might particularly relate to forward-looking challenge stressors and burnouts. The results will provide an insight into how gamification could help entrepreneurs to deal with work stress and maintain high well-being.

scholarly journals Effect of cervical headgear on dental arch area, shape and interarch dimensions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toni Heino ◽  
Heta Kokko ◽  
Ville Vuollo ◽  
Pertti Pirttiniemi
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Early Phase ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Polynomial Equation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dental Arch ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Class Ii Malocclusion ◽  
Angle Class Ii

Abstract Purpose The goal was to study the effects of early cervical headgear treatment on maxillary and mandibular dental arch area, shape and interarch dimensions. Methods The total study group comprised 67 children aged 7.6 years (standard deviation 0.3) with Angle class II malocclusion collected between 1992 and 1996. The children were randomly divided into two groups of equal size. In the first group, cervical headgear treatment was started immediately and undertaken for 2 years. The remaining patients served as untreated controls. Dental casts were taken and scanned at the beginning of treatment (T0) and at the 2‑year (T1) and 4‑year follow-up (T2). Three-dimensional landmarks describing the positions of maxillary and mandibular incisors, canines, first and second premolars and first molars were used to calculate and visualize the maxillary and mandibular dental arch area and shape using the polynomial equation y = Ax6 + Bx2. Results Significant changes in the shape and area of both maxillary and mandibular dental arches were induced with cervical headgear. The headgear increased dental arch area, sagittal dimensions at the mid-sagittal line and transversal dimensions at all of the measured levels in both dental arches compared to the control group. Conclusions Cervical headgear is an effective treatment device to gain space in both dental arches. Furthermore, when used as an early phase treatment, relapse is relatively small compared to the gained space.

QUALITY OF LIFE AND DEPRESSION IN WAR-RELATED THE ENDURING PERSONALITY CHANGE AFTER CATASTROPHIC EXPERIENCE (F62.0)

Psymedica ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Milan Stojaković ◽  
S. Medenlica ◽  
Bogdan Stojakovic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Personality Change ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
And Control

GOALS: The authors' objective is to analyze Quality of Life (QoL) and depression in the Enduring personality change after catastrophic expirience (F62.0)SUBJECTS AND METHODS: In study we include 120 adult men, 60 subjects with diagnosis F62.0. according to ICD-10 (experimental group) and 60 adult men veterans without the diagnosis of F62.0 (control group). The subjects were assessed with the standardized psychometric instruments.RESULTS: In subjects with Enduring personality change (F62.0) assessment of QoL shows differences in some segments that are important for further monitoring and analysis. The results of the depression in experimental and control group show statistically significance on level (p< 0.05) for baseline visit and follow-up visit.CONCLUSIONS: The statistical relationship between level of combat exposure and war-related F62.0. depression symptoms and QoL, suggests that it may take time for the consequences of traumatic exposure to become apparent. Moreover, degree of exposure may be important in predicting the eventual development of symptoms and precipitation of F62.0. Continued follow-up will address the evolution of PTSD symptoms in war related PTSD. The results indicate the importance of further monitoring and analysis symptoms of depression in F62.0 and QoL.

Efficacy and Safety of Fenofibrate in Uncomplicated Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborn: A Randomized Trial, with a 6-month Follow-up

2020 ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Jayendra R. Gohil ◽  
Vishal S. Rathod ◽  
Bhoomika D. Rathod
Keyword(s):  
Single Dose ◽  
Serum Bilirubin ◽  
Total Serum Bilirubin ◽  
Total Serum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Term Neonates ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objective: To study the effect and safety of Fenofibrate in uncomplicated hyperbilirubinemia in newborn with 6-month follow-up. Materials and Methods: This is a randomized controlled clinical trial conducted in 60 normal term neonates admitted for uncomplicated hyperbilirubinemia in NICU at Sir T G Hospital, Bhavnagar from January 2012 to December 2012. The data included: age, sex, total serum bilirubin (TSB), weight and duration of phototherapy. All neonates enrolled in the study received phototherapy. They were divided in two groups of 30 each: control group A and group B receiving Fenofibrate (100 mg/kg single dose). There was statistically insignificant difference between the parameters of age, sex, weight and TSB between the two groups at hospitalization. Data was analyzed by using appropriate statistical methods. Results: Mean values for total serum bilirubin in Fenofibrate group B at 24 and 48 hours after admission were significantly lower than those for control group A (p<0.0001,  p=0.0001). There was no significant difference in fall of TSB between 24 and 48 hours. The mean duration of phototherapy in Fenofibrate group (44.8h: 24-72h) was significantly shorter than that in control group (55.2 h: 24‐96 h) (P=0.02). There were no side effects of the drug observed during the study and during 6 months follow up period. Conclusion: Fenofibrate as a single 100 mg/kg dose in healthy full term neonates, is effective and a safe drug (till six-month follow-up) for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, that can decrease the time needed for phototherapy and hence hospitalization. Effect of a single dose seems to wane after 24 hours.

scholarly journals Protocol on Comparative Clinical Efficacy of Tryushanadi Guggul and Navaka Guggul in Sthoulya (Overweight)

2021 ◽  
pp. 169-175
Author(s):  
Ashvini Dineshrao Pardhekar ◽  
Sadhana Misar(Wajpeyi) ◽  
Vinod Ade
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Arm Circumference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Excessive Intake ◽  
Group B ◽  
Excessive Accumulation

Background: Sthoulya is Medovaha Strotodushtijanya vyadhi, which includes abnormal and excessive accumulation of Medodhatu in the body. This is caused by lack of physical and mental activity, daytime sleep, excessive intake of madhur (sweet), snigdha ahar (oily diet) results in  increase Kaphadosha and meda which results in Sthoulya (overweight) having symptoms of mild dysponea, thirst, drowsiness, excess sleep, appetite, offensive smell from the body, incapability to work and incapability to participate in sexual intercourse. Aim: Comparative clinical efficacy of Tryushanadi Guggul and Navaka Guggul in Sthoulya (overweight). Materials and methods: Total 60 patients of Sthoulya will enrolled and will divided into two groups (each group contains 30). Patients in group A (experimental group) will be given 1 gram Tryushanadi Guggul two times a day after meal with honey and in group B (control group)1 gram Navaka Guggul will administered two times a day after meal with honey for 30 days. Dietary changes and walking (30 minutes) will be advised to patients of both groups. Follow up will be taken on 15th day and 30th day. Assessment of subjective parameters like kshudrashwasa (exertional dyspnoea), swedadhikya (perspiration), atikshudha (increased appetite), nidradhikya (increased sleep) and objective parameters like body weight, B.M.I., mid arm circumference, waist-hip ratio and lipid profile will be done before and after treatment. Results: Subjective and objectives outcomes will be assessed by statistical analysis. Conclusion: It will be drawn from the result obtained.

scholarly journals To Compare the Effect on IOP Following Primary Trabeculectomy with MMC 0.2% versus Trabeculectomy without MMC in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

2021 ◽  
pp. 475-480
Author(s):  
Zakaullah Gopang ◽  
Shabeer Ahmed Bhutto ◽  
Naeem Akhtar Katpar ◽  
Arslan hassan Rajper ◽  
Vijay Nagdev
Keyword(s):  
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma ◽  
Open Angle Glaucoma ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Open Angle ◽  
Primary Procedure ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Medical University

Objective: To determine the effect on intraocular pressure following primary Trabeculectomy with MMC 0.2% versus Trabeculectomy without MMC in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. Study Design: This is a prospective and experimental Study. Setting: Study carried out at Ophthalmology Department, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University Larkana, from 01-03-2020 to 31-08-2020 (06 Months). Materials and Methods: The patients with primary open angle glaucoma were selected from glaucoma clinic after taking careful history and clinical examination. Patients selected for trabeculectomy into two groups. Group A includes 43 patients while Group B also includes 43 patients. Among Group A patients adjunctive MMC 0.2mg/ml for a period of 3 minutes was used during trabeculectomy as a primary procedure (Test Group) while Group B patients were operated without MMC 0.2% (Control Group). Follow-up period of 06 months was observed in both groups. The span of study was from 01-03-2020 to 31-08-2020. Results: The total of 86 Eyes of 86 patients of POAG were included in this study. Group A patients were operated for trabeculectomy with MMC while group B patients were operated for trabeculectomy without MMC. The mean IOP before surgery of Group-A was 25.39±2.42 mmHg while in Group-B it was 26.23±4.23mmHg. At day 1 of surgery in Group-A patients IOP was 13.20±3.05 mmHg while in Group-B patients IOP, was 14.09±4.04 mmHg. After 3 months in Group-A, IOP was 13.04±3.81 mmHg in Group-B IOP was 14.01±4.18 mmHg. Out of 43 patients in Group-A, 41(95.3%) were succeeded while in Group-B, 39(90.7%)were succeeded. Significant result was found for IOP reduction after 6 months of surgeryin group-A IOP was 13.48 + 2.86 mmHg while in group-B, IOP was 15.09 ±2.64 (P=0.754). Conclusion: Trabeculectomy with MMC as a primary procedure seems to be more effective than trabeculectomy without MMC.

scholarly journals Modified mini-open SRS-Schwab grade 4 osteotomy combined with percutaneous pedicle screws fixation in post-traumatic thoracolumbar kyphosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wubo Liu ◽  
Yiwei Zhao ◽  
Suomao Yuan ◽  
Yonghao Tian ◽  
Xinyu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Pedicle Screws ◽  
Neurological Dysfunction ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Thoracolumbar Kyphosis ◽  
Estimated Blood Loss ◽  
Group A ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Group B

Abstract Background We aimed to analyze the clinical results of Schwab grade 4 osteotomy combined with percutaneous pedicle screws (PPS) fixation for treatment of post-traumatic thoracolumbar kyphosis (PTK). Methods Thirty four patients with PTK (group A) were included in our study. The average age was 54.9 ± 3.3 years. All patients had severe back pain with 8.6 ± 1.3 VAS scores. The affected level was T12 in 16 patients and L1 in 18 patients. The average preoperative regional kyphosis angle (RKA) was 30.7 ± 6.00. Three patients had neurological dysfunction with ASIA grade D. All patients underwent Schwab grade 4 osteotomy combined with PPS fixation. The control group (Group B) were 26 PTK patients treated with Schwab grade 4 osteotomy and open pedicle screws fixation in our institution. Results Operation time in groups A and B was 280 ± 50 min and 210 ± 30 min, respectively (P < 0.05). Estimated blood loss in groups A and B was 310 ± 70 ml and 630 ± 40 ml, respectively (P < 0.05). No cerebral spinal fluid leakage, segmental nerve function damage, and other complications observed during and after the operations in both groups. RKA, SVA, and LL improved significantly after surgery in both groups (P < 0.05). The average correction rate in groups A and B was 64.5 and 66.3% (P > 0.05). CT showed that the misplacement rate in groups A and B was 5.5 and 6.6% (P > 0.05). The average follow-up in groups A and B was 25.2 ± 7.6 months and 30.6 ± 2.7 months. No fracture and other complications were observed in both groups. Solid bone fusion was showed in all cases at 6 months follow-up. In groups A and B, all patients with preoperative neurological dysfunction recovered to ASIA grade E at the last follow-up. The VAS score of back pain improved significantly from 8.6 ± 1.3 to 1.6 ± 1.0 at the last follow-up in group A (P < 0.05), while it improved significantly from 8.3 ± 1.2 to 3.0 ± 1.1 at the last follow-up in group B (P < 0.05). VAS of back pain was better in group A than that in group B. Conclusion Schwab grade 4 osteotomy combined with percutaneous pedicle screws fixation is a minimally invasive, safe and effective method for PTK treatment.

scholarly journals Influence of the Deqi Sensation by Suspended Moxibustion Stimulation in Lumbar Disc Herniation: Study for a Multicenter Prospective Two Arms Cohort Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rixin Chen ◽  
Mingren Chen ◽  
Jun Xiong ◽  
Tongsheng Su ◽  
Meiqi Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Acupuncture Point ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
Curative Effect ◽  
Suspended Moxibustion ◽  
Clinical Observations ◽  
Group B ◽  
Composite Heat

Moxibustion stimulates the Deqi (Qi arrival) phenomenon. Many clinical observations have documented that the character of the Deqi was a composite heat-sensitive moxibustion sensation. In this prospective multicentre comparative observational nonrandomized study, 92 patients with moderate to severe LDH were included. This study consisted of two parallel arms (A: heat-sensitive moxibustion sensation group; B: nonheat-sensitive moxibustion sensation group). Moxibustion was applied in the following three acupuncture points simultaneously: Da Changshu (BL25), Wei Zhong (BL40), and A-Shi acupuncture point (tenderness). The adjusted mean total Modified-JOA score showed significant differences between the groups in the first week (10.32 ± 4.27 95% CI [9.23~11.40] versus control group 12.42 ± 5.02 [11.62~13.69],P=0.03). The outcome in the second week also presented significant differences in both groups (7.62 ± 4.80 [6.46~8.77] versus 10.56 ± 4.75 [9.35~11.76],P=0.005). Significant differences were also manifested in the follow-up period (P=0.007). It can be inferred that the existence of the Deqi (heat-sensitive moxibustion sensation) phenomenon in the process of suspended moxibustion is closely related to the curative effect, and arrival of heat-sensitive moxibustion sensation could improve the clinical curative effect of moxibustion.

A Comparison of Acupuncture with Advice and Exercises on the Symptomatic Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Hip – a Randomised Controlled Trial

2001 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roisin Haslam
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Symptomatic Treatment ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group A ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Group B ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Acupuncture is becoming a common technique within the physiotherapy profession as a treatment modality for pain relief; however, few randomised controlled trials have been undertaken to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture, particularly in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip. Therefore, a randomised trial to compare the effectiveness of acupuncture with advice and exercises on the symptomatic treatment of OA of the hip was carried out. Thirty-two patients awaiting a total hip arthroplasty were randomly allocated to either the experimental group, (A), to have six sessions of acupuncture each lasting up to 25 minutes, or the control group, (B), to be given advice and exercises for their hip over a six week period. Group A consisted of three men and 13 women, and group B consisted of four men and eight women. The average age in group A was 66 years and in group B it was 68 years. Patients were assessed for pain and functional ability, using a modified version of the WOMAC questionnaire, pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment and at eight weeks post-treatment. The pre-treatment WOMAC scores in the two groups were similar (p=0.85). There was a significant improvement in group A (decrease in WOMAC score) immediately post-treatment (p=0.002) and this was maintained at the eight-week follow-up (p=0.03). There were no significant changes in group B. When the changes in WOMAC scores were compared between groups, a significantly greater improvement was found between pre-treatment and immediately post-treatment in group A, compared with group B (p=0.02). The changes between pre-treatment and the eight-week follow-up also showed a significant improvement in group A compared with group B (p=0.03). In conclusion, this trial supports the hypothesis that acupuncture is more effective than advice and exercises in the symptomatic treatment of OA of the hip.

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