A retrospective study of shared learning on the BMedSci Dental Technology course at The University of Sheffield

2000 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 160-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Cannavina ◽  
Duncan Wood ◽  
Raymond B. Winstanley ◽  
Trevor F. Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Shared Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Dental Technology ◽  
Technology Course

Complications of the Transmasseteric Anteroparotid Approach for Subcondylar Fractures: A Retrospective Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 194338752110169
Author(s):  
Jared Gilliland ◽  
Fabio Ritto ◽  
Paul Tiwana
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Closed Reduction ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Facial Nerve Paralysis ◽  
Nerve Paralysis ◽  
University Of Oklahoma ◽  
The University

Study Design: A retrospective analysis of patients with subcondylar fractures treated via a transmasseteric anteroparotid approach by the Oral and Maxillofacial Department at the University of Oklahoma. Objective: The goal of this study was to evaluate complications, morbidity, and safety with the transmasseteric anteroparotid approach for treatment of subcondylar fractures, and compare it to other findings previously reported in the literature. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted that consisted of 23 surgically treated patients in the past 2 years for subcondylar fractures. Only patients with pre-operative malocclusion and who underwent open reduction with internal fixation with the transmasseteric anteroparotid (TMAP) approach were included. Exclusion criteria included 1) patients treated with closed reduction 2) patients who failed the minimum of 1, 3, and 6-week post-operative visits. The examined parameters were the degree of mouth opening, occlusal relationship, facial nerve function, incidence of salivary fistula and results of imaging studies. Results: 20 of the surgically treated patients met the inclusion criteria. Two patients were excluded due to poor post-operative follow up and 1 was a revision of an attempted closed reduction by an outside surgeon that presented with pre-existing complications. There were no cases of temporary or permanent facial nerve paralysis reported. There were 3 salivary fistulas and 2 sialoceles, which were managed conservatively and resolved within 2 weeks, and 2 cases of inadequate post-surgical maximal incisal opening (<40 mm) were observed. Conclusion: The transmasseteric anteroparotid approach is a safe approach for open reduction and internal fixation of low condylar neck and subcondylar fractures, and it has minimal complications.

Abstract P550: High Uric Acid Levels Correlate With Treatment- Resistant Hypertension

Hypertension ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Badhma Valaiyapathi ◽  
Mohammed Siddiqui ◽  
Suzanne Oparil ◽  
David A Calhoun ◽  
Tanja Dudenbostel
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Resistant Hypertension ◽  
Missing Values ◽  
Antihypertensive Agents ◽  
Treatment Resistance ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The University

Background: Serum uric acid (sUA) levels have been found to be positively associated with increased risk of hypertension (HTN), independent of other cardiovascular risk factors. The role of sUA elevation in patients with resistant hypertension (RHTN) is unknown. We hypothesized that sUA levels are higher in RHTN patients compared to patients with controlled HTN. Methods: This retrospective study included, 140 patients from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hypertension Clinic. Patient characteristics including body mass index (BMI), office blood pressure (BP) and sUA levels were analyzed. RHTN was defined as office BP > 140/90 mmHg on ≥ 3 or more different antihypertensive agents including a diuretic. Patients with RHTN were compared with a control group with controlled hypertension. Patients with sUA levels <3 mg/dl, who were on treatment with allopurinol, and those with missing values were excluded from the study. Results: Patient characteristics of 91 included patients were: 53.4% female, 40.7% African American, mean age 58.8 ± 12.4 years, mean BMI 33.1 ± 7.5 kg/m 2 , mean sUA 6.6 ± 1.9 mg/dL. Mean sUA was higher among RHTN patients compared to the control group (p = 0.0031). Treatment resistance was found to be strongly correlated with sUA levels of ≥ 6 mg/dl (p = 0.0065). Conclusion: In this retrospective study, sUA levels were found to be significantly higher among resistant HTN patients compared to controlled HTN patients, indicating that high sUA levels (≥ 6 mg/dl) may play a role in treatment resistance among hypertensive patients.

Comparing Modified Huddart-Bodenham Scoring System and GOSLON Yardstick to Assess Dental Arch Relationships in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (7) ◽  
pp. 983-988 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Yakob ◽  
Y.R. Hassan ◽  
K.L. Tse ◽  
M. Gu ◽  
Y. Yang
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Cleft Lip And Palate ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
Dental Arch ◽  
Cleft Lip Palate ◽  
The University

Objective: To test the reliability of the modified Huddart-Bodenham (MHB) numerical scoring system and its agreement with the GOSLON Yardstick categorization for assessing the dental arch relationships in unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) cases. Design: A retrospective study. Setting: Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong. Patients: Forty-one nonsyndromic UCLP consecutive patients attending the Joint Cleft Lip/Palate Clinic at Faculty of Dentistry in the University of Hong Kong were selected. Interventions: Study models at 8 to 10 years old (T1) and 10 to 12 years old (T2) were obtained from each patient. Main Outcome Measures: Models were rated with the MHB scoring system and GOSLON Yardstick index. The intra- and interexaminer reliabilities as well as correlation of both scoring systems were evaluated. Furthermore, to investigate the outcome measurements consistency, the MHB scoring system and GOSLON Yardstick were independently used to compare the dental arch relationships from T1 to T2, with the samples split into intervention and nonintervention groups. Results: The MHB scoring system presented good intra- and interexaminer agreement, which were comparable to those of the GOSLON Yardstick. The correlation between the MHB scoring system and GOSLON Yardstick scores was good. Both scoring systems showed similar results when assessing the change in the dental arch relationships from T1 to T2. Conclusions: The MHB scoring system can be used as an alternative method to the commonly used GOSLON Yardstick for assessing dental deformities in UCLP patients. Both scoring systems showed similar results in assessing the improvement in dental arch relationships.

scholarly journals IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION IN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN SAUDI ARABIA, RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (08) ◽  
pp. 300-305
Author(s):  
Faisal Al-Abass ◽  
◽  
Kawther Hadhiah ◽  
Abdullah Al-Fajri ◽  
Hanan AlHabib. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptives ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Blurred Vision ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
The University

Background: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is one of headache syndromes that is female predominate and associated with increase intracranial pressure without obvious etiology, it has variable clinical presentation, and it needs high index of suspicion to reach diagnosis even with presence of well-established diagnostic criteria. Visual symptoms, which range from visual obscuration to blindness significantly,affect the outcome of this disease. Unfortunately, there is limited literature about IHH in Middle East and in Saudi Arabia in particular. In this retrospective study, we try to shed the light on pseudo-tumor cerebri in university hospital in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This is a retrospective study conducted among 105 patients with IIH admitted to the university hospital in Saudi Arabia. Data on age, gender, as well as about symptoms, obesity, medication and surgeries, and CT/MRI results was collected. Results: The mean age of patients was 37.72 years old with standard deviation of 13.48 where 96.2 % of patients were females. Headache is the more common symptom presented by 96.2 % of patients followed with blurred vision and papilledema (85.7 %) and over weight (77.1 %). Considering medications taken by patients because of IIH, we found that main medications was Diamox which prescribed to 96.2 % with mean dose of 942.3 mg. Regarding surgical intervention, 4.8 % had a surgery of VP-shunt and 1.9 % had optic nerve fenestration Conclusion: We concluded that IIH incidence is higher among young women with higher body weight and associated with the use of hormonal contraceptives. The main symptoms of IIH are headache with papilledema and visual disturbances. Acetazolamide is the most common prescribed medication for IIH patients while 6.6 % of patients need surgical procedures.

scholarly journals Enacting Collective Design Intentions in an Online Graduate Level Introductory Instructional Technology Course

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa C Yamagata-Lynch ◽  
Trena M Paulus
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Technology ◽  
Faculty Member ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Master's Program ◽  
Graduate Level ◽  
University Of Tennessee ◽  
Design Case ◽  
The University ◽  
Technology Course

This design case will introduce how collective design intentions shared by a group of three program faculty for an online Instructional Technology (IT) Master’s program at the University of Tennessee (UT) were collaboratively identified and further acted upon within the context of the first course in the program. The course that is the focus of this case is “IT521 Proseminar 1: Instructional Technology as a Profession” in which we explored collective design intentions. The article begins with an introduction of the collective design intentions that program faculty shared. Then the article introduces how the first author enacted those design intentions in IT521 while working closely with the second author. The purpose for sharing this case is to document critical decisions that were made by one faculty member about a course within the context of shared design intentions for the program. The article ends with a discussion of lessons learned about communicating collective and personal design intentions to future designers who may be involved in similar situations.

scholarly journals A 5-year Retrospective Study on Alopecia in a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-182
Author(s):  
C.R. Madubuko ◽  
B.U. Okwara
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Benin City ◽  
The University ◽  
Étude Rétrospective

Background: Alopecia is a common condition accounting for the top ten morbidities seen in patients that present at dermatology outpatient clinics in Nigeria.Aim: This retrospective study aimed at documenting the prevalence and types of alopecia in the skin clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital between December 2014 and December 2019. Methods: The medical records of all patients with alopecia attending dermatological outpatient clinic between December 2014 to December 2019 were analyzed retrospectively for this descriptive observational study. An approval for the study was obtained from the Ethics Committee of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-city, Nigeria. The diagnosis of Hair loss was essentially clinical, confirmed where expedient with a skin biopsy. Dermatological tools like Dermoscopes were also used to boost diagnostic accuracy when necessary. The patients were also evaluated for presence of other cutaneous and systemic disorders. Results: During the 5year study period, 106 patients with hair loss (6.6%%) were observed. The youngest patient was 2months old and the oldest patient was 90years old. The males constituted 61.3% of patients observed while the females accounted for 38.7% of patients seen. The male to female ratio was 1.6:1. Discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp, was the most common disorder 29(29.4%). Alopecia areata occurred in23(27.7%); tinea capitis in 15(14,2%); Acne keloidalis nuchae in 14(13.2%); seborrheic dermatitis10(9.4%); and folliculiltis delcavans 9(8.5%). Less commonly observed causes of alopecia included androgenetic alopecia 2(1.9%); traction alopecia 2(1.9%); lichenplanopilaris 1(0.9%) and nevus sebaceum 1(0.9%). Conclusion: There is a need for studies to further describe and proffer solutions to common causes of alopecia in our community. Keywords: Retrospective study, Alopecia, Tertiary hospital, Benin French title: Une étude rétrospective de cinq (5) ans sur l'alopécie dans un hôpital tertiaire du Sud au Nigéria Contexte général de l'étude: L'alopécie est une condition de classement courante qui explique les dix principales morbidités observées chez les patients qui se présentent dans des cliniques externes de dermatologie au Nigéria.Objectif de l'étude: Cette étude rétrospective visait à documenter la prévalence et les types d'alopécie à la clinique externe de dermatologie de l'hôpital universitaire du Bénin entre décembre 2014 et décembre 2019.Méthode de l'étude: Il s'agissait d'une étude rétrospective de patients présentant principalement une perte de cheveux. Les données ont été obtenues à partir des dossiers cliniques et des notes cliniques des patients.Résultats de l'étude: Au cours de la période d'étude de 5 ans, 106 patients sur 1 600 personnes fréquentant la clinique de la peau ont eu une perte de cheveux constituant une prévalence de 6,6%. Les patients vus étaient âgés de 2 mois à 90 ans. Plus d'hommes (61,3%) que de femmes (38,7%) ont été vus; avec un rapport de 1,6: 1. Le lupus érythémateux discoïde du cuir chevelu était le trouble le plus courant «insérer un nombre absolu» (29,4%). L'alopécie areata est survenue en «insérer le nombre absolu» 27,7%; tineacapitis en «insérer le nombre absolu» 14,2%; Acné  keloidalisnuchae en «insérer le nombre absolu» 13,2%; dermatite séborrhéique «insérer le nombre absolu» 9,4%; et folliculiltisdelcavans «insérer le nombre absolu» 8,5%. Les causes d'alopécie moins fréquemment observées comprenaient l'androgénétopécie (1,9%); alopécie de traction (1,9%); lichenplanopilaris (0,9%) et naevus sébacé (0,9%)Conclusion: Des études sont nécessaires pour décrire et proposer des solutions aux causes courantes d'alopécie dans notre communauté. Mots-clés: Alopécie, lupus érythémateux discoïde, alopéciaareata, acné keloidalisnuchae

scholarly journals APRENDER A APRENDER… (LEARN TO LEARN)

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Flor Abarca-Alpízar
Keyword(s):  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Buen Vivir ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Shared Learning ◽  
Great Responsibility ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
Good Living ◽  
The University

En nuestras búsquedas para la promoción de los aprendizajes universitarios con sentido y significado para las y los estudiantes universitario, tenemos la inmensa responsabilidad de conservar aquello que nos humaniza, siendo flexibles ante nuestras dependencias, obediencias, desconfianzas e inseguridades por lo nuevo; sintiéndonos parte de lo observado, asumiendo con amor y gozo nuestras responsabilidades: los interaprendizajes entre seres humanos.Los aprendizajes con sentido son parte de la integralidad de la vida, de nuestro autoconocimiento e inteligencia espiritual, necesitamos reconocerlos como parte del  flujo universal de la vida y aplicarlos en nuestro quehacer cotidiano como académicos y académicas universitarios.  Los aprendizajes y la vida son la misma cosa, porque necesitamos de los aprendizajes para vivir, para cuidarnos como seres vivos en conexión con Gaia, nuestra Madre Tierra.Palabras clave: Aprendizajes con sentido, Mediación Pedagógica, Integralidad, Buen vivir, Transdisciplinariedad.Abstract In our search for the promotion of the university learning with meaning and significance to the university and students, have the great responsibility to preserve what makes us human, being flexible about our facilities, obedience, mistrust and insecurity for the new, feeling part of noted, with love and joy assuming our responsibilities: the shared learning among humans. Meaningful learning are part of the wholeness of life, our self-knowledge and spiritual understanding, we need to recognize them as part of the universal flow of life and apply them in our daily lives as scholars and university academics. Learning and life are the same thing, because we need to live learning to take care of as living in connection with Gaia, our Mother Earth.Keywords: Learning with respect Pedagogical Mediation, Integrity Good living, Transdisciplinariedad

scholarly journals Prevalence of Benign Breast Lesions, Epithelial Proliferations with or without Atypia in Calabar-A Retrospective Review

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
G. A. Ebughe ◽  
T. I. Ugbem ◽  
D. E. Ushie ◽  
S. Effewongbe ◽  
J. E. Udosen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Trend Analysis ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Mammographic Screening ◽  
Premalignant Lesions ◽  
Breast Lesions ◽  
Breast Cancers ◽  
Hospital Policy ◽  
Benign Breast Lesions ◽  
The University

Aims: The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of benign breast lesions and proliferative lesions which are associated with increase risk of breast cancer. This is aimed at influencing the hospital policy on mammographic screening. Study Design: Descriptive retrospective study involving a trend analysis of benign breast lesion, proliferative analysed in the surgical pathology unit of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital between 1st of January 2012 to October 31st 2014. Place and Duration of Study: Pathology Department of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. The study was carried out between March and April 2019. Methodology: Descriptive retrospective study of trend analysis of benign and proliferative breast lesions over the period with literature review. Results: Two hundred and seventeen 217 patients consisting of seven males and two hundred and ten females with a female: Male ratio of 1:0.04. Mean age was 26.4 ± 10.0 years, ranging from 10 to 70 years, with 21-30 (94, 43.5%), as the predominant age and less than 21 years (70, 32.4%) as the second common age group. Seventy four percent of (74%) of the breast lesions were benign non proliferative lesions while 26% were proliferative breast lesions. Of the proliferative lesions, five or 8.9% of the proliferative or 2.33% of the lesions were atypical ductal hyperplasia’s which have a high risk of progression to cancer. Conclusion: Proliferative breast lesions and the premalignant lesions of the breast are not commonly reported in Calabar. An upscale of population screening and mammographic services may improve their yield which will help prevent some invasive breast cancers.

scholarly journals Limited Mobility to the Bed Reduces the Chances of Discharge and Increases the Chances of Death in the ICU

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-16
Author(s):  
Talita Leite dos Santos Moraes ◽  
Joana Monteiro Fraga de Farias ◽  
Brunielly Santana Rezende ◽  
Fernanda Oliveira de Carvalho ◽  
Michael Silveira Santiago ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
High Mobility ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Limited Mobility ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The University

Background: Progressive mobility in the ICU has been recommended; however, the definitions of low, moderate, and high mobility in the ICU still diverge between studies. Therefore, our objective was to classify the mobility of the sample from verticalization and active withdrawal from the bed, and from that, to analyze the chances of discharge, death, and readmission to the ICU. Materials and methods: This is an observational and retrospective study that consults the medical records of individuals admitted to the ICU of the University Hospital of Sergipe (HU/SE) between August 2017 and August 2018. Mobility level was classified based on the Intensive Care Unit Mobility Scale (IMS). Results: A total of 121 individuals were included. The mean age was 61.45 ± 16.45, being 53.7% female. Of these, 28 (23.1%) had low mobility, 33 (27.3%) had moderate mobility, and 60 (49.6%) had high mobility. Individuals with low mobility were 45 times more likely to die (OR = 45.3; 95% CI = 3.23–636.3) and 88 times less likely to be discharged from the ICU (OR = 0.22; 95% CI = 0.002–0.30). Conclusion: Those who evolved with low mobility had a higher chance of death and a lower chance of discharge from the ICU. Moderate and high mobility were not associated with the investigated outcomes.

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