scholarly journals Prevalence and morphometric characteristics of the anterolateral ligament of the knee in a sample of Colombian human cadavers

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. e80734
Author(s):  
Daniela Cruz-Buitrago ◽  
Yobany Quijano-Blanco
Keyword(s):  
Average Length ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Insertion Site ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anterolateral Ligament ◽  
Knee Joints ◽  
Morphometric Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anatomical Structures ◽  
Human Cadavers

Introduction: The anatomy of the knee and its ligaments is clearly described in the relevant literature; however, several studies have found new structures associated with this joint, such as the anterolateral ligament (ALL) of the knee. The prevalence of this ligament varies a lot around the world, and studies addressing this topic in Colombian population are scarce. Objective: To determine the prevalence of ALL and its morphometric characteristics in a sample of Colombian human cadavers. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study in which the knee joints of 15 human cadavers were dissected and analyzed. In order to ensure the integrity of anatomical structures such as ligaments and tendons, specimens should have not undergone previous dissections, so only 29 knees were included for analysis. The presence of the ligament was verified, and the proximal and distal insertion site, as well as its length and width, were established through the dissection. Results: The prevalence of ALL was 24.13%, as it was identified in 7 of the 29 dissected knees (4 left and 3 right knees). The average length and width of the ALLs found were 37.5mm (range: 24-52.4mm) and 3.9mm (range: 2.6-6mm), respectively. Conclusions: This study allowed confirming the presence of the ALL in Colombian population, although with a lower prevalence than that described in countries such as France, India, China, USA and Brazil. In turn, its morphometric characteristics were similar to those reported worldwide, since the average length and width found here are consistent with those described in the literature.

scholarly journals Prevalence and costs of hospitalizations for poisoning and accidental intoxication in Brazilian elderly

2013 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 679-687
Author(s):  
Marcelle Silva de Abreu ◽  
Silvandro Diego de Albuquerque Ferreira ◽  
Larissa Pelágia de Lima Ferreira ◽  
José Ferreira Toneo Júnior ◽  
Wamberto Vieira Maciel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Alcohol And Drugs ◽  
Elderly Males

A cross-sectional study of secondary data/information obtained from the Hospital Information System (HIS) spanning the years 2008 - 2009 was performed. The distribution of the main hospital admissions by gender, age, color/race, region and federal unit of residence, average expenditure and average length of hospital stay, year of hospitalization and mortality rates (MR) were studied. The data collected were tabulated by TabNet and keyed into Microsoft Excel 2007. It was verified that elderly males (54.3%), from 60 to 69 years old (50.6%), nonwhites (36.3%) and residents of Southeast and North regions of the country had the highest rates of hospitalization. Seniors were hospitalized for an average of 4.8 days, and the major causes were exposure to alcohol (43.7%) and to drugs (33.9%). Expenses related to hospital admissions were, on average, R$ 529,817.70. The highest mortality rates were recorded among females (MR = 4.34), in elderly, 80 years or older (MR = 10.16) and Caucasians (MR = 3.95), where pharmacological substances with action on the Autonomic Nervous System were the leading cause of death. There are demographic differences in morbi-mortality of these elderly since, although men and younger elderly were the main victims, women and elderly of advanced age have greater mortality. The leading causes of hospitalization were alcohol and drugs.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Active Trachoma and Associated Factors in Areka Town, South Ethiopia, 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Melese Menta Alambo ◽  
Eyasu Alam Lake ◽  
Shimelash Bitew Workie ◽  
Addisu Yeshambel Wassie
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Active Trachoma ◽  
South Ethiopia ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Cross Tabulation

Background. Globally, 1.2 billion people live in trachoma endemic areas, 40.6 million people are suffering from active trachoma, and 48.5% of the global burden of active trachoma is distributed in five countries including Ethiopia. However, there is no evidence or no conducted survey/research data or document regarding trachoma prevalence in Areka Town. We, therefore, did a study to assess the prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors in Areka Town in South Ethiopia. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was employed. A total of 586 children aged 1–9 years were involved. We compiled a structured questionnaire from the relevant literature and pretested before use. A range of data was collected on the sociodemographic, facility, and service-related, and environmental factors. The outcome variable was measured by using frequencies, cross-tabulation, and percent. Multivariate logistic regression was applied to control potential confounders and to identify the predictors. Results. This study revealed that 37.9% of children aged 1–9 years have active trachoma (95% CI: 34%–42%). Households without latrine (AOR = 6.88; 95% CI: 2.13–22.18), openly disposing domestically produced waste (AOR = 4.62; 95% CI: 2.41–8.83), cooking in the same room (AOR = 5.13; 95% CI: 2.21–11.88), and using the cooking room without a window (AOR = 2.28; 95% CI: 1.11–4.69) were more likely to have their children develop active trachoma. Similarly, children with caretakers having inadequate knowledge about trachoma (AOR = 8.10; 95% CI: 2.04–32.17) were more likely to develop active trachoma. However, households consuming more than 20 liters of water per day were 82% (AOR = 0.18; 95% CI: 0.07–0.44) less likely to have their children develop active trachoma while compared to those consuming less than the figure. Conclusions. The prevalence of active trachoma in the children aged 1–9 years in the study area was found to be high, and it is much higher than the WHO elimination threshold.

scholarly journals SCHIZOPHRENIA AND EPILEPSY: WHAT LINKS BETWEEN? ARRAZI HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE ABOUT 56 CASES

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (08) ◽  
pp. 293-299
Author(s):  
S. Benzahra ◽  
◽  
A. Karara ◽  
H. Nafiaa ◽  
A. Ouanass ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Age Of Onset ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Average Length Of Stay ◽  
Management Algorithm ◽  
History Of ◽  
Generalized Epilepsy ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy

Background: Given the higher incidence of psychotic disorders in patients with epilepsy, several neurologists and psychiatrists have attempted to explain this controversial comorbidity. Thus, several hypotheses have been put forward but no link has been established with certainty until today. Objectives: The aim of our work is to draw up a socio-demographic and psychopathological profile of patients with schizophrenia-epilepsy comorbidity as well as to assess the risk of suicide, the management, the reasons for admission and the length of hospitalization. Methodology: we conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study on medical records of patients with schizophrenia and epilepsy who were hospitalized at the Ar-Razi University Psychiatric Hospital in Salé between January 01, 2017 and March 31, 2021. Results: Our study included 56 patients. The average age was 33 + / - 9.83, 55% male. 50% of patients had attempted suicide in the past and 25% had a history of depressive episode, 41.1% had substance use disorder and 26.8% had a family history of psychosis. 85.7% of our patients developed schizophrenia from pre-existing epilepsy the time to onset of schizophrenia compared to epilepsy was 11.08 years +/- 7.71. The mean age of onset of schizophrenia is 23.3 years with a mean duration of progression of 9.18 years, 55.4% of patients were on monotherapy and 8.9% had resistant schizophrenia on clozapine. The average age of onset of epilepsy is 14.73 years, with generalized epilepsy in 84% of cases. The average length of stay is 42 days. The reasons for admission were as follows: hetero-aggression 78.6%, delusional verbalization 85.7% and suicide attempt 23.2%. The majority of our patients have been treated with atypical antipsychotics: Risperidone 30.4%, Amisulpride 21.4% and Aripiprazole 12.5%. Conclusion: The co-occurrence of schizophrenia epilepsy suggests the existence of possible common etiopathogenic factors. The management of this comorbidity requires a multidisciplinary collaboration between neurologist and psychiatrist, in order to confirm the diagnosis, establish a good therapeutic approach and propose a management algorithm taking into account the two pathologies.

scholarly journals Hospital Acquired Infections in a Selected Tertiary Level Hospital of Rangpur City

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
MH Zaman ◽  
S Ferdouse
Keyword(s):  
Average Length ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cost Of Treatment ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Hospital Acquired ◽  
Level Hospital

Objectives: To find out the proportion, to determine the average length of stay at hospital and to estimate the cost of treatment for hospital-acquired infections in a tertiary level hospital of Rangpur City. Materials and Methods: This descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted on purposively selected 200 admitted patients in a tertiary level hospital. Among them 100 were HAI patients and 100 were non HAL Data were collected through duly pretested interviewer administered questionnaire and observation checklist. Place and period of study: This study was conducted in Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RpMCH), Rangpur from January to June2011. Results: In this cross sectional study the highest percentage of HAI (42%) belonged to the surgery ward and the lowest percentage (19.%) belonged to medicine ward of the study hospital. According to the type of infections the surgical wound infection was found on the top (23%) and the cannula-associated infection at the bottom (5%) of the list. Respondents of both the polar age groups (<21 years and > 60 years) were found to be equally (27%) affected by HAI. Occurrence of HAI was found higher (57%) among the female respondents than their male (43%) counterparts. Highest number (48%) of HAI and lowest number (14%) of non- HAI patients were found to be visited by maximum number (?5) of visitors. Among the respondents who developed HAI, 42% had to stay at hospital for longest duration (21-25 days) but only 13% of their non- HAI counterparts had to stay for same duration. Among HAI patients 26% had to spend highest amount of money (Tk.20,0011- 25,0001-) but among non- HAI patients only 10% had to spend same amount of money for their treatment purpose. Conclusion: It has been revealed from this study that the occurrence of HAI was found higher among the patients with maximum number of visitors. Average length of hospital stay and cost of treatment of HAI patients were found higher than those of their non-HAI counterparts. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjdre.v4i2.20247 Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research and Education Vol.4(2) 2014: 49-52

scholarly journals Croatian Registered Nurses - Perception of Barriers to Research Utilization: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (G) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Maja Čebohin ◽  
Dragica Pavlović ◽  
Robert Smolić ◽  
Dijana Hnatešen ◽  
Nikolina Farčić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Research Utilization ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Organizational Barriers ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Hospital Center

BACKGROUND: Despite positive effects of research utilization on improving the quality of care, nurses meet numerous obstacles when trying to bridge the gap between the theory and utilization of research findings in nursing practice. AIM: The study was conducted to identify barriers to research utilization in daily nursing practice among registered nurses in University Hospital Center Osijek, Croatia. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in University Hospital Center Osijek, Croatia in 2014. The study included 415 registered nurses, randomly selected. The BARRIERS Scale and a demographic data questionnaire were used to collect data. RESULTS: The study identified organizational barriers as major obstacles to implementing research findings. The items rated highest were “there is insufficient time on the job to implement new ideas” (78.2%), “nurse does not feel she/he has enough authority to change patient care procedures” (77.5%), “relevant literature is not compiled in one place” (72.1%), “physicians will not cooperate with implementation” (70.5%), and “nurse does not have time to read research” (70.4%). The item “relevant literature is not compiled in one place” belongs to communication subscale, while the other items belong to organizational barriers subscale. CONCLUSION: Registered nurses employed in University Hospital Center Osijek, Croatia perceived organizational barriers as major obstacles to research utilization.

scholarly journals The epidemiological study of migraine and other headache syndromes in southern Brazil: hospitalizations and average length of stay in 2020.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Júlia Maria Orsini Zava ◽  
Tais Lorrane Mendes Silva ◽  
Gabriela Biazi Barbosa ◽  
Fabio Rosnei da Silva ◽  
Gabriela Dias Silva Dutra Macedo
Keyword(s):  
Average Length ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Epidemiological Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southern States ◽  
Average Length Of Stay ◽  
Using Data

Introduction: Migraine is one of the most common headaches and a frequent population complaint, presenting different symptoms and intensities. Objective: The objective is to carry out an epidemiological survey and the average length of hospital stay in the southern states of Brazil. Methodology: This is an epidemiological, descriptive and cross-sectional study. Design and setting: Is a carried out using data collected from DATASUS, during 2020 year in southern Brazil. Results: In the proposed period, there were 2,662 hospitalizations, with the state of PR the largest number (1,760). As for the average hospitalization, the RS stands out with 4 days, SC presents 2.8 and PR with 2.3. Regarding the age group, in PR it is between 40-49 years old, SC between 30-39 and in RS 50-59. As for gender, the prevalence is higher among women, with 63.11% of the total. Conclusion:The data are in agreement with the literature, confirming that women are more affected, being justified by numerous factors, from hormonal variations to different responses to the perception of stress and pain. The high average length of hospitalizations indicates the need to develop policies to discuss the issue, providing adequate prophylaxis and therapy, reducing the number of the cases, the intensity of crises and hospitalizations.

scholarly journals Le Petit Machiavellian Prince: Effects of latent toxoplasmosis on political beliefs and values

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Kopecky ◽  
Lenka Příplatová ◽  
Silvia Boschetti ◽  
Konrad Talmont-Kaminski ◽  
Jaroslav Flegr
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Political ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Toxoplasma Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Theory ◽  
Political Beliefs ◽  
Beliefs And Values

Humans infected by Toxoplasma gondii express no specific symptoms but manifest higher incidence of many diseases, disorders and differences in personality and behaviour. The aim of this study was to compare the political beliefs and values of Toxoplasma-infected and Toxoplasma-free participants. We measured beliefs and values of 2315 responders via an online survey (477 Toxoplasma-infected) using the Political Beliefs and Values Inventory (PI34). This study showed Toxoplasma-infected and Toxoplasma-free participants of our cross-sectional study differed in three of four factors of PI34, scoring higher in Tribalism and lower in Cultural liberalism and Anti-Authoritarianism. We found sex differences in political beliefs associated with Toxoplasma infection. Infected women scored higher in tribalism and lower in cultural liberalism, compared with the Toxoplasma-free control group, while infected men scored higher in economic equity. These results fit with sexual differences in behaviour and attitude observed after toxoplasmosis infection. Controlling for the effect of worse physical health and mental health had little impact, suggesting that impaired health did not cause these changes. Rather than adaptation to prevalence of parasites, as suggested by parasite-stress theory, the differences might be side-effects of long-term mild inflammatory re-action, although definitive conclusions cannot be reached due to lack of relevant literature.

scholarly journals Insertion of Umbilical Cord on Placenta in Hypertensive Mother

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-93
Author(s):  
Fatima Jomrud Mohol ◽  
Mohammad Mahbubul Karim ◽  
Aktari Afroze ◽  
Mohammad Jawadul Haque ◽  
Most Monzuara Khatun
Keyword(s):  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Severe Hypertension ◽  
Insertion Site ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perinatal Morbidity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Hypertensive Disorders In Pregnancy ◽  
Umbilical Cord Insertion ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are responsible for significant amount of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. This study was designed to see the association of umbilical cord insretion on placenta in hypertensive mothers. Objective: This purpose of the present stufdy was to find out the site of umbilical cord insertion on placenta in pregnancy associated with hypertension and to correlate it with the weight of the placenta and the condition of the newborn. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Anatomy, Rajshahi Medical College and Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Rajshahi Medical College & Hospital, Bangladesh. Placental weight, diameter, thickness, insertion site of umbilical cord, insertion percentage of the cord and weight of newborn were noted. The site of cord insertion was detected and insertion percentage was calculated with the help of d/r x 100. Results: A total 130 cases were selected for the study, 30 from normal, 33 from mild, 34 from moderate and 33 from severe hypertensive group respectively. The study demonstrated that mild to severe hypertension had smaller placentas with the tendency of deviation of umbilical cord towards the margin for insertion. Newborns of such mothers had low birth weight mostly; few of them had birth asphyxia.Conclusion: This study has been established that the marginal insertion of umbilical cord on placenta is associated with hypertension and severity of hypertension deviates the insertion site towards the margin.Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2016;2(2): 89-93

scholarly journals Splenic Volume: Correlation between Ultrasonogram and Standard CT Measurements

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-62
Author(s):  
Fonindra Nath Paul ◽  
Md. Abu Taher ◽  
Mahood -uz- Jahan ◽  
Shyamal Kumar Roy ◽  
Snigdha Sarkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Average Length ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Splenic Volume ◽  
Ellipsoid Method ◽  
Splenic Enlargement ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Metastatic Neoplasm ◽  
Ct Volume

Evaluation of splenic enlargement is important in the diagnosis and management of various diseases including liver disease, lymphoma and other primary or metastatic neoplasm. This cross sectional study was conducted in the department of radiology and imaging in Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM) from July 2007 to June 2009. The main objective of the study was to find out a more accurate sonographic measurement of splenic volume that well correlate with gold standard computed tomography (CT) volume. A total of 228 subjects were included in the study. All the subjects underwent ultrasound and CT examinations for measurement of splenic volume. The mean splenic volume measured by AVL (average length) was 182.62±80.28 cm3 (mean±SD) with range of 45.61-590.93 cm3 and by CT scan was 190.18±77.77 cm3 (mean±SD) with range of 46.52-565.81cm3. Most of the subjects 138(60.5%) had splenic volume 101-200 cm3. Splenic volume was evaluate by CT findings of 228 cases and expressed in cm3. Sonographic splenic volumes were calculated by using the prolate Ellipsoid method AVL (average length) and also expressed in cm3.The mean difference of splenic volume evaluated by CT and sonography was 7.43±5.39 cm3 with standard deviation of 5.39 cm3 measured from average length (AVL). The mean difference of splenic volume evaluated by two modalities measured by average length was statistically significant (pp<0.001).

scholarly journals Limbs joint position sense in patients with chronic non-specific back pain

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 02015
Author(s):  
Natalija Pahomova ◽  
Daina Smite
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Knee Joints ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
General Data

Purpose: To analyze limbs joint positions’ sense and its relationship with pain intensity and duration in patients with chronic non-specific back pain. Methods: Study design: cross-sectional study. For assessment of patients, the following elements were used: general data collection protocol; evaluation of pain intensity using the Visual Analogue Scale; assessment of limb kinesthesia: determination of reposition precision of a 90-degree flexion angle in shoulder, elbow, hip and knee joints. Subjects. The study included 100 patients (88 women, 12 men) with chronic non-specific back pain, who met the selection criteria for the study. The average age of patients was 45.9 ± 11.6 years, and it ranged from 19 to 64 years. Results: All participants of the study were found to have diminished upper and lower limbs kinesthesia. The study results showed plausible (p < 0.05) relation between limbs kinesthesia and pain intensity and duration, and these correlations were significantly determined by pain localization. Conclusion: Limb kinesthesia is plausibly related to the manifestation of pain in patients with chronic non-specific back pain.

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