Drug Abuse Deaths in Glasgow in 1992 — A Retrospective Study

1995 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie T Cassidy ◽  
Michael Curtis ◽  
Gillian Muir ◽  
John S Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Drug Deaths ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Home ◽  
Age Range ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Male To Female

A survey of 62 drug deaths in Glasgow showed a wider age range than expected (16–49), a high male to female ratio (44:18) and, where mode of employment had been recorded, a high degree of unemployment (91%). The majority of deaths occurred near centres of known supply. Although a number occurred in the family home, a large proportion were not at the place of residence. In only two cases was morphine detected alone. The majority of the deaths were from combinations of drugs, primarily with benzodiazepines.

scholarly journals Clinicopathological study of soft tissue sarcoma-retrospective study of tertiary cancer institute in eastern India

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 4075
Author(s):  
Kunhi Mohammed K. P. ◽  
Snehasis Pradhan ◽  
Supratim Bhattacharyya ◽  
Prafulla Kumar Das ◽  
Muhammed Navas N. K.
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Sarcoma ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Soft Tissue Sarcomas ◽  
The Body ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Pleomorphic Sarcoma ◽  
Frequent Variety ◽  
Male To Female

Background: Soft tissue sarcomas are a rare and heterogeneous group of malignant tumors of mesenchymal origin that comprise less than 1 percent of all adult malignancies. Although they occur anywhere in the body, they involve most commonly in extremities, trunk, retroperitoneum and head and neck. The aim of the study was to analyze clinical and histopathological features of various soft tissue sarcomas.Methods: This was a retrospective study, conducted in tertiary cancer centre in Odisha during the period 2015 to 2018. We collected clinical parameters like age, sex, site of swelling, any associated pain and biopsy reports and these variables were correlated with final histopathology reports.Results: A total of 107 patients were included in the study, with male to female ratio of 2:1(71 and 36) and average age of 43.45 years. All of them presented with a swelling. The lower extremities were the most common sites i.e. 44.62%. Pleomorphic sarcoma was the most frequent histologic variety comprising 43% and less frequent variety were angiosarcoma, and myxoid sarcoma.Conclusions: Soft tissue sarcoma are predominant in males and middle aged population are frequently affected. Most common affected site is lower extremity and pleomorphic sarcoma is the prominent histologic type.

scholarly journals Frequency of Patients Passing an Impacted Esophageal Meat Bolus by Conservative Method Alone

Esculapio ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (03, july 2020-Septmber 2020) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghulam Murtaza ◽  
sarwat Hassan Syed ◽  
Mohammad Qamar Nasir ◽  
Damish Arsalan ◽  
Muhammad Awais Amin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Management ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Barium Swallow ◽  
Single Intravenous Dose ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Food Bolus ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Male To Female

Objectives: To determine the frequency of patients passing the impacted esophageal meat bolus by conservative management Methods: After obtaining permission from ethical committee of Hospital,a total of 62 patients meeting the study criteria were recruited in the study which was conducted in Department of Otorhinolaryn-gology, Services Hospital, Lahore. Demographic information (name, age, gender, contact) was also obtained. Patients with clinical suspicion of impacted esophageal food bolus of age 20-50 years of either gender were included. Patients with known esophageal abnormalities like stricture, web or growth on either barium swallow or esophagogastroduodenoscopy, peptic ulcer and GERD were excluded. After taking informed written consent from each patient, single intravenous dose of buscopan 20mg was given to each patient. Each patient was followed by the researcher himself for 24 hours to assess the passage of food bolus. Results: 20-50 years was the age range in our study, with mean age being 34.10± .63 years. Majority of the patients 32 (51.61%) were between 20 to 35 years of age. Out of 62 subjects, 37 (59.68%) were male, 25 (40.32%) were females with male to female ratio 1.5:1. In our study, Frequency of patients passing the impacted esophageal meat bolus by conservative management was found in 51 (82.26%) patients. Conclusion: This study concluded that there is a high frequency of patients passing the impacted esophageal meat bolus by conservative management. Keywords: Esophagus, foreign body, conservative management.

scholarly journals OUTCOME OF DACRYOCYSTORHINOSTOMY WITH OR WITHOUT SILICON INTUBATION IN PRIMARY NASOLACRIMAL DUCT OBSTRUCTION

1969 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Haroon Rashid ◽  
Faizur Rahman ◽  
Abid Naseem ◽  
Arshad Iqbal.
Keyword(s):  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Interventional Study ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Silicon Tube ◽  
Complications Rate ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Male To Female

Objectives: The objective of the study was to compare the outcome of Classical Dacrocystorhinostomy(DCR) alone or with Slicon intubation in patients of primary nasolacrimal duct obstruction.Study design: This is a randomized prospective interventional study performed at Saidu Teaching Hospitalform from 1st January'2006 to 31st December 2006.Material and methods: Diagnosis of nasolacrimal duct obstruction was made on basis of history, clinicalexamination, regurgitation test and syringing of the nasolacrimal passage. Patients were selected byconvenient sampling and were randomized to two groups, for DCR with and without Silicon tube. Silicontube was removed after 4 months of surgery. Patients were followed up to 6 months.Results: Total number of patients was one hundred. Fifty (50%) patients were operated with siliconintubation and 50 (50%) without silicon intubation. Male to female ratio was 1:1.27.Age range was 15 yearsto 80 years. Mean, median and mode ages were 42.54, 47 and 30 years respectively. Eleven patients werelost from the study at various stages and were not included in the results of the study. The complicationsnoted were silicon tube loss in 2 cases, silicon tube displacement in 3 cases and DCR failure in 4 cases.Among the failure, 2 cases belonged to each group with and without silicon intubation.Conclusions: We conclude that the complications rate with and without silicon intubation is the same inprimary nasolacrimal duct obstruction. It is therefore, recommended that silicon intubation may not benecessary in such cases.Key words: DCR, Intubation, NLD Obstruction.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Rapid Diagnostic Kits Test for Diagnosis of Malaria

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2826-2828
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ahsan Zafar ◽  
Sidra Khalid ◽  
Talha Munir
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Diagnostic Kits ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
Malaria Antigen ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Male To Female

Objective: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of rapid diagnostic kits test for diagnosis of malaria taking microscopy as gold standard Methodology: A total of 375 cases with age range 18-65 years of either gender as suspected for malaria were included in the study. We excluded all those cases already taking anti-malarial drugs. The study was conducted at Chughtais Lahore Lab, Lahore. Required blood sample were obtained following aseptic measures. Malaria RDT SD Bioline Malaria Antigen Pf/Pan (Catalogue No. 05FK60, Standard Diagnostics Inc, Hagal-Dong, Korea, from now on referred as “SD RDT”) was used. Patients were labeled as positive or negative on the basis of reports from hematology department assessed by microscopy and patients were labeled as positive or negative Results: The mean age of the patients was 41.84±13.44 years, male to female ratio of the patients was 1.01:1. The sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of the RDT for diagnosing malaria was 96.79%, 96.28% and 96.53% respectively taking microscopy as gold standard Conclusion: Rapid diagnostic kits is very useful reliable test with high diagnostic accuracy for diagnosis of malaria taking microscopy as gold standard Keywords: Microscopy, Rapid Diagnostic kits, Malaria,

scholarly journals Accidental Poisoning in Children with Special Reference to Kerosene Poisoning

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Dachrul Aldy ◽  
Rusdidjas Rusdidjas ◽  
Helena Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Accidental Poisoning ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Oxygen Administration ◽  
Lower Socioeconomic ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Poisoning In Children ◽  
Male To Female

A 6-year (1970- 1975) retrospective study of kerosene poisoning in children admitted to the General Hospital, Medan, is presented. The total number of admission was 10.643, 124 of which were kerosene poisoning. Tho mortality was 4.8%. In North Sumatera the incidence of kerosene poisoning along with the consumption of kerosene showed an increasing trend. The male to female ratio was 75 by 49 (3:2). The majority of cases were brought to the hospital within one hour after ingestion of kerosene. The presenting symptoms in the majority of cases were coughing (78.8%), vomiting (48.9%), dyspnoe 29%, fever 20.9%, brochopneumonia 12.9%, cyanosis 4.0%, and shock 1.6%. Treatment consisted of broad spectrum antibiotics, intravenous fluid, and oxygen administration. Kerosene in the household of the patients was used as fuel, either for cooking, or light source. More than 75% of the cases belonged to the lower socioeconomic class.

Tracheostomal Stenosis after Laryngectomy: Incidence and Predisposing Factors

1995 ◽  
Vol 113 (3) ◽  
pp. 242-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark K. Wax ◽  
B. Joseph Touma ◽  
Hassan H. Ramadan
Keyword(s):  
Suture Line ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
West Virginia University ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Stenosis Rate ◽  
Plastic Type ◽  
Minimal Rate ◽  
Good Technique ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Male To Female

Laryngectomy for carcinoma of the larynx has been performed since it was first described in 1880. Since that time the complication of tracheostomal stenosis has plagued both surgeons and patients. The reported incidence of tracheostomal stenosis ranges from 4% to 42%. At West Virginia University Hospitals from 1976 to 1994, 106 patients undergoing laryngectomies on the head and neck oncology service were analyzed. The charts of patients treated before 1991 were reviewed retrospectively; a prospective analysis was initiated in 1991. Only patients with a minimum of 6 months of follow-up were included in this study. The male-to-female ratio was 3:1, with an age range of 28 to 86 years (mean, 58 years). The overall rate of stenosis was 28.4%. The incidence of tracheostomal stenosis was higher in women (46.4%) than in men (21.6%) ( p < 0.05). Since 1991 a plastic type of closure was used in 25 patients. The stenosis rate was 0% in these patients. Before 1991 a bevel or circle technique was used, with stenosis rates of 33% and 75%, respectively ( p < 0.05). Infection at the site of the stoma, fistula, steroid use, neck dissection, pectoralis major myocutaneous flap usage, primary tracheoesophageal puncture, and radiotherapy did not correlate with an increased incidence of stenosis. The most important factor in prevention of stomal stenosis after laryngectomy is attention to detail while forming the stoma. With good technique and a plastic-type closure to break up the suture line, a minimal rate of stenosis should be encountered.

scholarly journals Congenital Anomalies of The Ear in Newborns from Lviv Region (west Ukraine) for 2006-2018 YY.

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-05
Author(s):  
Kitsera Nataliya
Keyword(s):  
Birth Defects ◽  
Congenital Anomalies ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Maternity Hospitals ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Village ◽  
The City ◽  
Male To Female

Objectives The ear’s congenital anomalies usually occur in the outer, middle or inner ear separately or in combination. We had determined the сongenital ear’s anomalies (CEA) in newborns (2006-2018 yy) in West Ukraine, Lviv region. Methods 14 newborns who were diagnosed according to the reporting form by the maternity hospitals with CEA were analyzed over a period of 13 years.Results During the study period (2006–2018), there were 366 147 births reported, and 8634 newborns with birth defects, 14 were with CEA, an average incidence of 0.4 per 10 000 births. Our study included 10 boys and 4 girls with CEA. Male-to-female ratio was 2.5:1. The number of newborns with ear pathology was 1.8 times higher in the city than in the village. The most common birth defects of the ear were Q16.1 congenital absence, atresia and stricture of auditory canal (external) – 4 (28.6%) and Q16.9 CEA causing impairment of hearing, unspecified – 4 (28.6%), especially the most common of right side. Microtia (Q17.2) was met very rarely -1 (7.1%) and other CEA Q16.9-1 (7.1%). During this period there were only 2 cases of anotia and 1 case of microtia. There was only 1 (7.1%) case of bilateral CEA in boy from town. Just one girl had CEA was associated with birth defect of musculoskeletal system. Conclusion This is necessary to establish the correct diagnosis in time, especially for mind of the family doctors, genetic counseling for relatives family for has benefited earlier prophylaxis.

scholarly journals Frequency of Retinoblastoma at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan

1970 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 140-143
Author(s):  
Zafar Iqbal ◽  
Tariq Muhammad Saeed
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Late Presentation ◽  
Group V ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Fellow Eye ◽  
Bilateral Retinoblastoma ◽  
Male Preponderance ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Male To Female

Aim: To ascertain the demographics, clinical features, and treatment options for children with retinoblastoma. Methods: This was a hospital-based cohort study of all children with retinoblastoma presenting from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008. Demographic data, presenting features, family history, and findings identified during examination were recorded for each patient. The tumours were classified using the Reese- Ellsworth classification system. Documentation of the tumours included examination under anesthesia, ultrasound B- scan, and computed tomography scan as well as histopathological reporting of enucleated eyes.Results: Twenty seven new patients with retinoblastoma were identified and 36 eyes were affected, with a bilaterality rate of 33%. The frequency was 4.1, with a bimodal peak of presentation of younger than 1 yearand 4 years. The mean age at diagnosis was 3.2 years (SD, 2.5 years; range, 3 months to 8 years). Most of the patients were boys, (59%) and most were in the age range of 1 to 5 years (66%). There was a male preponderance (5:1) amongst patients younger than 1 year and the male to female ratio was equal (1:1) in the 1 to 5 years age range. Leukocoria was the main presentation in 38% of eyes and 19% presented with proptosis. Enucleation/exenteration was performed for 17 unilateral eyes (94%) and 5 bilateral eyes (27%) with group V disease. Groups I and II tumours (n = 1 and n = 7 for unilateral and bilateral eyes, respectively) were treated conservatively with cryotherapy or chemotherapy alone or in combination. The commonest treatment for bilateral disease was enucleation of 1 eye and chemotherapy for the fellow eye (22%). Radiotherapy was advised for patients with histopathological evidence of optic nerve involvement (25%).Conclusions: Retinoblastoma usually affects infants and children younger than 5 years, with no sexual or racial predilection. One-third of patients demonstrate bilaterality, with leukocoria as the commonest presenting feature and proptosis as a feature of late presentation. In bilateral retinoblastoma, primary enucleation of one eye with conservative chemotherapy and/or cryotherapy of the fellow eye is advocated.

scholarly journals Decreased Morbidity and Mortality from Intestinal Ascariasis: Experience of a Single Center

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
Md. Akbar Hossain Bhuyian ◽  
Md. Abdullah Al Farooq ◽  
Md. Minhajuddin Sajid ◽  
MA Mushfiqur Rahman ◽  
Md. Momtazul Hoque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Surgery ◽  
Surgical Complication ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Biliary Ascariasis ◽  
Open Surgical Procedure ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Male To Female

Background: Ascariasis is a common gastrointestinal infestation worldwide. It affects more children who live in poor hygenic condition. Pediatric surgeons are supposed to manage related surgical complications of ascariasis.Objective: To evaluate the recent pattern of occurrence of intestinal and biliary ascariasis with morbidity and mortality related to it.Materials and Methods:Study design: Retrospective study.Period of study: Study was conducted between Jan 2006 - Dec 2011 (total 06 years).Place of study: This study was carried out in the department of Pediatric Surgery, Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH), Chittagong; Bangladesh.Study Subjects: Patients admitted and diagnosed as intestinal (1591) and biliary (181) ascariasis in the department of Pediatric surgery, CMCH were evaluated.Results: A total of 1772 patients were admitted with surgical complication of ascariasis. Among them 1591 (89.78%) patients were diagnosed as intestinal ascariasis and 181 (10.22%) patients as biliary ascariasis. Age range was 6 months to 12 years with mean age of 6 years for intestinal ascariasis. Biliary ascariasis presented between 3 years to 12 years with mean age of 7 years. Male (1060) suffered more than female (531). Male to female ratio was 2:1 for intestinal ascariasis while females (120)  suffered more than male(61) in biliary ascariasis ( ratio 2: 1). Total 231 surgery both elective and emergencies were done.Discussion: Most of the patients (52-81% ) were treated by endoscopic removal of worm from common bile duct. Some patients (15 - 31 %) were treated successfully by conserevative approach. Only a few patients needed open surgical procedure. No patient had died from biliary ascariasis and death from complications of intestinal ascariasis reduced from 20% to 4% over the last 6 years.Conclusion: There has been a reduced number of disease burden over the last few years from ascariatic and biliary ascariasis.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jpsb.v2i2.19551

scholarly journals “Lar, doce lar”

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-116
Author(s):  
Maria Raquel Guimarães
Keyword(s):  
Constitutional Law ◽  
Contract Law ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Freedom Of Contract ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Home ◽  
The Right ◽  
Lease Contracts

The place of one’s residence and, in particular, the family home, is not legally irrelevant and there are several implications of adopting a certain place of residence. In the Portuguese Constitutional Law the right to housing is a fundamental right that conforms the rule make action when defining contract laws and the limits of freedom of contract. In this text we intend to focus on the main repercussions of the ties that link a family to its home on contract law, especially concerning sales and lease contracts.

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