Analysis of Homeopathic Genus Epidemicus for COVID-19 Patients in Spain

Abstract Background Homeopathy has had documented success treating epidemics in the last two centuries. We aimed to obtain a clear homeopathic clinical picture of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and postulate the genus epidemicus of the disease in order to inform and enhance future treatment and prophylaxis options. Methods We conducted a prospective case series study, collecting data from 19 homeopaths in Catalonia, Spain, from patients who presented with fever and/or cough and/or breathlessness and/or confirmed COVID-19 infection or close contact with a confirmed case. We included 107 patients, and data were recorded through a checklist questionnaire on the day of the case analysis and at day 10–15 after commencing treatment. Symptoms were collected and analyzed with the help of homeopathic repertories. Results A total of 103 cases were mild or moderate; four were severe. The severe cases were excluded from the analysis and the 103 mild and moderate cases were analyzed and a clear overall clinical picture with mental, general, and particular symptoms was achieved. Eighty-eight cases had a complete recorded follow-up. The most prescribed medicines were Bry, Ars, Phos and Gels, whilst those with the best rates of good response were Sulph, Puls and Bry. Time to full recovery after homeopathic treatment ranged from 3.5 to 14.4 days, depending on the medicine used. The potency 200c was associated with faster rates of full recovery and a lesser need to change remedy. Conclusion We have defined the symptomatic homeopathic characteristics of mild and moderate COVID-19 in Spain and established a set of medicines that might be useful to consider as effective genus epidemicus.

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Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes and Bone Loss around Titanium Implants with Oxidized Surface: Six-Year Follow-Up Results from a Prospective Case Series Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research ◽

10.1111/j.1708-8208.2012.00466.x ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 81-88 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Luca Francetti ◽

Francesco Azzola ◽

Stefano Corbella ◽

Silvio Taschieri ◽

Massimo Del Fabbro

Keyword(s):

Bone Loss ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Case Series ◽

Titanium Implants ◽

Case Series Study ◽

Prospective Case Series ◽

Series Study

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A one-year follow-up after modified constraint-induced movement therapy for chronic stroke patients with paretic arm: a prospective case series study

Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation ◽

10.1179/1074935714z.0000000028 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 18-25 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Takashi Takebayashi ◽

Satoru Amano ◽

Keisuke Hanada ◽

Atsushi Umeji ◽

Kayoko Takahashi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Series ◽

Movement Therapy ◽

Chronic Stroke ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy ◽

Case Series Study ◽

Prospective Case Series ◽

One Year ◽

Series Study

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Safety and Efficacy of Pterygium Extended Removal Followed by Extended Conjunctival Transplant for Recurrent Pterygia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-303034/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Walid Allam ◽

Ahmed Roshdy Alagorie ◽

Mohammed Nasef ◽

Molham El-Bakary

Keyword(s):

Donor Site ◽

Case Series ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Safety And Efficacy ◽

Case Series Study ◽

Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽

The Mean ◽

Prospective Case Series ◽

Series Study

Abstract Purpose To study the safety and efficacy of pterygium extended removal followed by extended conjunctival transplant for recurrent pterygia. Methods Thirty-three eyes of 33 subjects with recurrent pterygia were enrolled in this prospective case series study. Pterygium extended removal followed by extended conjunctival transplantation was done for all subjects. One surgeon (WA) performed all surgeries. All subjects completed follow-up for at least 12 months and were evaluated for recurrence and complications. Results The mean age of the participants was 41.2 ± 10.3 years (range 22–60), 7 females (21.2%). The mean duration of follow-up was 25.64 ± 9.24 months (range 12–43). Corrected distance visual acuity (decimal notation) improved from 0.69 ± 0.22 (range 0.2–1.0) at presentation to a 1-year postoperative value of 0.83 ± 0.2 (range 0.3–1.0). No recurrence was reported in all subjects throughout the follow-up period. Transient graft swelling was recorded in 14 cases (42.4%) and resolved in all cases by the first week. All patients developed variable degrees of transient postoperative diplopia that resolved completely by the first 6 weeks. Donor site granuloma developed in 4 cases (12.1%). Spontaneous resolution was observed in 3 cases, while in one case, surgical excision was performed 2 months after the procedure. Conclusions In this study of eyes with recurrent pterygia, pterygium extended removal followed by extended conjunctival transplant was found safe and effective with no recurrence and minimal postoperative complications.

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Five Years Prospective Study on Implant Failure and Marginal Bone Remodeling Expected Using Bone Level Implants with Sandblasted/Acid-Etched Surface and Conical Connection

10.20944/preprints202107.0563.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Marco Tallarico ◽

Aurea Immacolata Lumbau ◽

Silvio Mario Meloni ◽

Irene Ieria ◽

Chang-Joo Park ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bone Remodeling ◽

Case Series ◽

Insertion Torque ◽

Case Series Study ◽

The Mean ◽

Prospective Case Series ◽

One Year ◽

The One ◽

Series Study

Aim: the purpose of the present prospective, case series study were to report implant survival rate and marginal bone remodeling expected five years after loading using dental implants placed in in the daily practice. Material and Methods: this research was designed as an open-cohort, prospective case series study. Any completely or partially edentulous patients scheduled to receive at least one bone leve were considered eligible for this study. Primary outcomes were: cumulative implant (ISR) and prosthetic (PSR) survival rates, and any complications experienced up the five years follow-up. Secondary outcomes were: marginal bone remodeling, implant insertion torque, implant stability quotient (ISQ), and thickness of gingival biotype. Results: ninety consecutive patients (34 males and 56 females; mean age 53.2±15.4 years; range of 24–81 years), 243 implants were placed and followed for at least five years after loading (mean of 65.4±3.1 months; range of 60–72 months). The mean implant insertion torque was 42.9±4.8 Ncm (range from 15 to 45 Ncm). Overall, 83.5% of the implants (n=203) were placed with an insertion torque between 35 and 45 Ncm. At the one year follow-up, no drop-outs were recorded, but 17 patients (18.9%) with 18 restorations (12.6%) delivered on 34 implants (14%) were lost at the five years examination. At the five-year examination, six implants failed in six patients, resulting in a cumulative ISR of 97.5%. At the five-year follow-up, four prostheses failed (2.8%) resulting in a cumulative PSR of 97.2%. At the five-year examination, five complications were reported by five different patients, resulting in a prosthetic success rate of 96.5%, measured at patient level. Five years after loading, mean MBL was 0.41 ± 0.30 mm (95% CI: 0.26–0.34). Difference from the one year data was 0.04 ± 0.19 mm (95% CI: 0.01–0.07). The mean ISQ value at implant placement was 71.6 ± 5.5 (range of 45–88). Six months later, the mean ISQ was 76.7 ± 4.4 (range of 66–89). The difference was statistically significant (P=0.0001). Statistically significant higher MBL was found for smokers, and patient with thin gingival biotype. Conclusions: High implant survival and success rates could be expected with stable marginal bone remodeling up to five years after loading. Smoking and thin tissue biotype were the most important variabilities associated with higher MBL. Further research are needed to confirm these results.

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Combined in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy and digital dermoscopy for follow up of patients at high risk of malignant melanoma: A prospective case series study

The Journal of Dermatology ◽

10.1111/1346-8138.13743 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 44 (6) ◽

pp. 681-689 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Uxúa Floristán Muruzábal ◽

Reyes Gamo Villegas ◽

Ana Pampín Franco ◽

Fernando Pinedo Moraleda ◽

Elia Pérez Fernández ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Malignant Melanoma ◽

Confocal Microscopy ◽

Case Series ◽

Case Series Study ◽

Prospective Case Series ◽

Series Study ◽

Digital Dermoscopy

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The case for skin camouflage in the management of upper limb scarring – A case series

Hand Therapy ◽

10.1177/17589983211007875 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 175899832110078

Author(s):

Laura Adamson ◽

Anna Selby

Keyword(s):

Upper Limb ◽

Case Series ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Published Evidence ◽

Case Series Study ◽

Visual Impact ◽

Series Study ◽

Increasing Function

Introduction For some people the appearance of their hands is as important as function. Upper limb scarring can cause some patients distress. Skin camouflage is an intervention that can be used to reduce the visual impact of a scar but there is limited published evidence for its use for hand scarring. Methods This is a case series study with a primary objective to determine whether skin camouflage reduces distress in patients with an upper limb scar and to evaluate this new service. Patients experiencing distress from an upper limb scar were recruited from a hand therapy outpatient clinic. The intervention delivered was a one hour skin camouflage session. Photographs of the upper limb pre and post skin camouflage intervention were taken. The patient-rated Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ) and Derriford Appearance Scale (DAS24) were completed before treatment, at 1 week and 1 month after treatment. Results Six participants reporting distress from an upper limb scar received skin camouflage intervention. Only three out of six participants completed all follow-up. All three showed improvement in at least two domains of the MHQ (function and aesthetics) at one month post treatment. Increased confidence during functional and work-based activities was also reported on the DAS24. Participants reported increased engagement in daily activities as a result of being able to camouflage their scars. Conclusions This small case series shows that skin camouflage intervention may be beneficial for some patients who are experiencing distress related to an upper limb scar by increasing function and self-confidence.

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The Association Between the Rotator Cuff Status and the Severity and Recovery of Weakness in the Shoulder Abductor Strength in a Case of Proximal Type Cervical Spondylotic Amyotrophy

Global Spine Journal ◽

10.1177/2192568220980441 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 219256822098044

Author(s):

Sho Ishiwata ◽

Yoichi Iizuka ◽

Hitoshi Shitara ◽

Tokue Mieda ◽

Eiji Takasawa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Rotator Cuff ◽

Biceps Brachii ◽

Case Series ◽

Manual Muscle Test ◽

Cuff Tear ◽

Cervical Spondylotic Amyotrophy ◽

Case Series Study ◽

Shoulder Abductor ◽

Series Study

Study Design: Case series study. Objective: We aimed to clarify the prevalence of rotator cuff tear (RCT), and the association between RCT and the severity and prognosis in patients with proximal type cervical spondylotic amyotrophy (CSA). Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 35 proximal type CSA patients who were treated conservatively. The following data was collected: age, rotator cuff status on MRI, manual muscle test (MMT) score of shoulder abductor and biceps brachii muscles both at the first visit and final follow-up. We investigated the prevalence of RCT and the association between the rotator cuff status, and the severity and recovery of upper extremity weakness in patients with proximal type CSA. Results: Of the 35 patients, 21 had an RCT on MRI, indicating that the prevalence of RCT in patients with proximal type CSA was 60%. An age-adjusted analysis showed that the presence of RCT was significantly associated with the MMT score of the shoulder abductor muscles both at the first visit and at the final follow-up. The presence of RCT was significantly associated with the recovery of the shoulder abductor muscles. The size of the RCT was negatively correlated with the MMT score of the shoulder abductor muscles at the final follow-up. The size of the RCT was independently correlated with the change of the MMT score of the shoulder abductor muscles. Conclusion: RCT was detected in >50% in patients with proximal type CSA, and the presence and severity of RCT can be used as prognostic factors for proximal type CSA patients who are treated conservatively.

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