The Coexistence of Traditional and Modern Medicine in Costa Rican Sketches of Manners

SummaryHaemophilia A (HA) is X-chromosome linked bleeding disorders caused by deficiency of the coagulation factor VIII (FVIII). It is caused by FVIII gene intron 22 inversion (Inv22) in approximately 45% and by intron 1 inversion (Inv1) in 5% of the patients. Both inversions occur as a result of intrachromosomal recombination between homologous regions, in intron 1 or 22 and their extragenic copy located telomeric to the FVIII gene. The aim of this study was to analyze the presence of these mutations in 25 HA Costa Rican families. Patients, methods: We studied 34 HA patients and 110 unrelated obligate members and possible carriers for the presence of Inv22or Inv1. Standard analyses of the factor VIII gene were used incl. Southern blot and long-range polymerase chain reaction for inversion analysis. Results: We found altered Inv22 restriction profiles in 21 patients and 37 carriers. It was found type 1 and type 2 of the inversion of Inv22. During the screening for Inv1 among the HA patient, who were Inv22 negative, we did not found this mutation. Discussion: Our data highlight the importance of the analysis of Inv22 for their association with development of inhibitors in the HA patients and we are continuous searching of Inv1 mutation. This knowledge represents a step for genetic counseling and prevention of the inhibitor development.

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Biotelemetry and Computer Analysis of Electrocardiograms

Methods of Information in Medicine ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1635972 ◽

1969 ◽

Vol 08 (03) ◽

pp. 120-127 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

P. R. Amlinger

Keyword(s):

Computer Analysis ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Applied Research ◽

Research Effort ◽

Pilot Project ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Modern Technology ◽

Long Distance ◽

Regional Medical ◽

Medical Program

Routine transmission of electrocardiograms and their computer interpretation via long-distance telephone lines has been proven feasible in the Automated Electrocardiogram Project of the Missouri Regional Medical Program. Though this Pilot Project — the first on a state-wide basis — is still viewed as an applied research effort rather than a service, such biotelemetry is rapidly gaining acceptance as a medium to bring modern medicine, through modern technology, to urban and remote rural areas as well, where it is most needed.The computer executes all the wave measuraments and calculations with incredible speed. It takes over a most boring, repetitive part of the physician’s work. However, it can only follow the instructions of the diagnostic program, compiled by expert cardiologists. Thus, it is an ever-ready, never-tiring servant for the physician and his patients.

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Herba Reudeuep With Modification of Heating In Virgin Cocanut Oil

Serambi Journal of Agricultural Technology ◽

10.32672/sjat.v2i1.2054 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Wahyuzan Wahyuzan ◽

Lukmanul Hakim ◽

Rahmat Afrizal ◽

Asmeri Lamona ◽

Khairuni Khairuni ◽

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Keyword(s):

Modern Medicine ◽

Heating Time ◽

Agricultural Product ◽

Average Yield ◽

Herbal Products ◽

The Public ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Herbal Plants ◽

Medicinal Properties ◽

Completely Randomized Design

Traditional medicine in Indonesia has been known by the public before formal health services using modern medicine. Indonesia has many type of herbal plants which have medicinal properties including dadap (Erythrina orientalis). This study aims to utilized dadap herbal liniment by modifying heating in Vigin Cocanut Oil. The study conducted in the laboratory of Agricultural Product Processing using a Factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The first factor is the addition of 250 ml (M1), 375 ml (m2), and 400 ml (M3) Virgin Cocanut Oil treatment. The second factor is the heating tim of 5 minutes (L1), 10 minutes (L2), and 15 minutes (L3). Observation variable consisted of yield, Specific gravity, and organoleptic test of aroma and colored. The result showed an average yield of 87.70-91.88%. The highest yield was found in the treatment of adding 400 ml Virgin Cocanut Oil and 15 minutes of heating time. The highest type of weight was found in the treatment of addition of 325 ml Virgin Cocanut Oil and 5 minutes heating time. Based on the organoleptic scent test, the everage penalist gives a like answer. Organoleptic colors of reudeuep herbal products is according to SNI number 06-23-2006.

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Language Matters: ‘Counsel’ in Early Modern and Modern Medicine

10.3366/edinburgh/9781474400046.003.0029 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Ian Sabroe ◽

Phil Withington

Keyword(s):

Seventeenth Century ◽

Early Modern ◽

Scientific Revolution ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Francis Bacon ◽

Social Worlds ◽

Founding Fathers ◽

Human Understanding ◽

Successful Scientist

Francis Bacon is famous today as one of the founding fathers of the so-called ‘scientific revolution’ of the seventeenth century. Although not an especially successful scientist himself, he was nevertheless the most eloquent and influential spokesperson for an approach to knowledge that promised to transform human understanding of both humanity and its relationship with the natural and social worlds. The central features of this approach, as they emerged in Bacon’s own writings and the work of his protégés and associates after 1605, are equally well known. They include the importance of experiment, observation, and a sceptical attitude towards inherited wisdom (from the ‘ancients’ in general and Aristotle in particular).

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Clinical case of periostitis in pregnant women complicated by sepsis

Medical alphabet ◽

10.33667/2078-5631-2020-16-61-63 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 61-63

Author(s):

S. Sh. Kakvaeva ◽

M. A. Magomedova ◽

A. N. Dzhalilova

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Woman ◽

Multiple Organ Failure ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Organ Failure ◽

Clinical Case ◽

Clinical Observation ◽

Infectious Agent ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Multiple Organ ◽

Number Of Patients

One of the most serious problems of modern medicine is sepsis. The number of patients undergoing this complication is 20–30 million (WHO) annually and has no tendency to decrease. Sepsis is characterized by severe multiple organ failure due to a violation of the response of the macroorganism to an infectious agent. Moreover, it is dangerous with high mortality. Sepsis often develops in patients with immunodeficiency conditions, which primarily include pregnant women. The article presents a clinical observation of a case of periostitis in a pregnant woman complicated by a septic state.

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The effects and use of negative pressure wound therapy – a set of case reports

Perspectives in Surgery ◽

10.33699/pis.2020.99.4.183-188 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 99 (4) ◽

pp. 183-188

Keyword(s):

Wound Healing ◽

High Risk ◽

Negative Pressure ◽

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽

Chronic Wounds ◽

Wide Spectrum ◽

Case Reports ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Wound Therapy ◽

Basic Set

Modern medicine offers a wide spectrum of wound healing resources for acute or chronic wounds. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a very effective method, allowing complicated defects and wounds to heal. The basic set is usually provided with various special accessories to facilitate the use and support safe application of NPWT to high-risk tissue. Selected case reports are presented herein to document the special use and combinations of materials in negative pressure wound therapy.

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