scholarly journals Changes in Antipsychotic Medication in Clients of Assertive Community Treatment in Japan: A One-Year Follow Up

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naoko Satake ◽  
Kyoko Hazama ◽  
Tamaki Sono ◽  
Makoto Takahashi ◽  
Junichiro Ito
Keyword(s):  
Assertive Community Treatment ◽  
Antipsychotic Drugs ◽  
Community Treatment ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Prescription Data ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
One Year

The purpose of the present one-year follow-up study was to describe and investigate the change in the amount of antipsychotic drugs prescribed for ACT (assertive community treatment) clients in Japan. Subjects were 52 clients of ACT from January 2009 to December 2009. Prescription data were collected each month from the time the clients entered into ACT. The results of a Wilcoxon signed-rank test show that the dosage of antipsychotics significantly decreased from 1,131.3 mg to 731.3 mg over the course of the 12 months (Z = -2.505, p = 0.012).

scholarly journals Follow-up study on serum cholesterol profiles in recovered COVID-19 patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenbin Tan ◽  
Guiling Li ◽  
Li Du ◽  
Xiuqi Wei ◽  
Xiaoling Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Laboratory Values ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Signed Rank Test

Abstract Background: COVID-19 patients develop hypolipidemia. However, it is unknown whether lipid levels have improved in recovered patients.Objective: In this follow-up study, we evaluated serum lipidemia and other physiopathological laboratory values in recovered patients.Methods: A 3–6 month follow-up study was performed between June 15 and September 3, 2020, to examine serum levels of laboratory values in 107 discharged COVID-19 patients (mild = 59; severe/critical = 48; diagnoses on admission). 61 patients had a revisit chest CT scan. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to analyze changes in laboratory values at admission and follow-up.Results: LDL-c and HDL-c levels were significantly higher at follow-up than at admission in severe/critical cases (p < 0.05). LDL-c levels were significantly higher at follow-up than at admission in mild cases (p < 0.05). With adjustment of the factor of traditional Chinese medicine, LDL-c and HDL-c levels were significantly improved at follow-up than at admission in severe/critical cases (p < 0.05). Coagulation and liver laboratory values were significantly lower at follow-up than at admission for patients (p < 0.05). Increases in HDL-c significantly correlated with increases in numbers of white blood cells (p<0.001) and decreases in levels of C-reactive protein (p < 0.05) during patients’ recovery. Residue lesions were observed in CT images in 69% (42 of 61) of follow-up patients.Conclusions: Improvements of LDL-c, HDL-c and incomplete absorption of lung lesions were observed at 3–6 month follow-up for recovered patients, indicating that a long-term recovery process could be required.

scholarly journals Follow-up study on serum cholesterol profiles in recovered COVID-19 patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guiling Li ◽  
Li Du ◽  
Xiaoling Cao ◽  
Xiuqi Wei ◽  
Yao Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Laboratory Values ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Signed Rank Test

AbstractCOVID-19 patients develop hypolipidemia. However, it is unknown whether lipid levels have improved in recovered patients. In this study, a 3–6 month follow-up study was performed to examine serum levels of laboratory values in 107 discharged COVID-19 patients (mild = 59; severe/critical = 48; diagnoses on admission). 61 patients had a revisit chest CT scan. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to analyze changes in laboratory values. LDL-c and HDL-c levels were significantly higher at follow-up than at admission in severe/critical cases (p < 0.05). LDL-c levels were significantly higher at follow-up than at admission in mild cases (p < 0.05). With adjustment of the factor of traditional Chinese medicine, LDL-c and HDL-c levels were significantly improved at follow-up than at admission in severe/critical cases (p < 0.05). Increases in HDL-c significantly correlated with increases in numbers of white blood cells (p<0.001) and decreases in levels of C-reactive protein (p < 0.05) during patients’ recovery. Residue lesions were observed in CT images in 69% (42 of 61) of follow-up patients. We concluded that improvements of LDL-c, HDL-c and incomplete absorption of lung lesions were observed at follow-up for recovered patients, indicating that a long-term recovery process could be required.

scholarly journals Follow-up study on serum cholesterol profiles and potential sequelae in recovered COVID-19 patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guiling Li ◽  
Li Du ◽  
Xiaoling Cao ◽  
Xiuqi Wei ◽  
Yao Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Laboratory Values ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Signed Rank Test

Abstract Background COVID-19 patients develop hypolipidemia. However, it is unknown whether lipid levels have improved and there are potential sequlae in recovered patients. Objective In this follow-up study, we evaluated serum lipidemia and various physiopathological laboratory values in recovered patients. Methods A 3–6 month follow-up study was performed between June 15 and September 3, 2020, to examine serum levels of laboratory values in 107 discharged COVID-19 patients (mild = 59; severe/critical = 48; diagnoses on admission). Sixty-one patients had a revisit chest CT scan. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to analyze changes in laboratory values at admission and follow-up. Results LDL-c and HDL-c levels were significantly higher at follow-up than at admission in severe/critical cases (p <  0.05). LDL-c levels were significantly higher at follow-up than at admission in mild cases (p <  0.05). Coagulation and liver functional values were significantly improved at follow-up than at admission for patients (p <  0.05). Increases in HDL-c significantly correlated with increases in numbers of white blood cells (p <  0.001) during patients’ recovery. With exclusion of the subjects taking traditional Chinese medicines or cholesterol-lowering drugs, LDL-c and HDL-c levels were significantly increased at follow-up than at admission in severe/critical cases (p <  0.05). Residue lesions were observed in CT images in 72% (44 of 61) of follow-up patients. Conclusions Improvements of LDL-c, HDL-c, liver functions, and incomplete resolution of lung lesions were observed at 3–6 month follow-up for recovered patients, indicating that a long-term recovery process could be required and the development of sequelae such as pulmonary fibrosis could be expected in some patients.

scholarly journals Clinical and doppler monitoring of patients with Takayasu arteritis with ITAS 2010 and CDUS-K score respectively following medical intervention: a 12 months follow-up study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 3602
Author(s):  
Debanjali Sinha ◽  
Sumantro Mondal ◽  
Arijit Nag ◽  
Debasish Lahiri ◽  
Alakendu Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Disease Activity ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Takayasu Arteritis ◽  
Medical Intervention ◽  
Matched Pair ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Colour Doppler ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Signed Rank Test

Background: The objective of the present study was to monitor the disease activity of Takayasu arteritis clinically by the Indian Takayasu Activity Score 2010 (ITAS) and ultra sonographically by Colour Doppler Ultrasound-Kolkata (CDUS-K) Score after 12months of treatment with methotrexate and steroid, and to find the correlation between these two scores.Methods: Around 25 Angiographically proven Takayasu arteritis patients were treated with Methotrexate (15mg weekly) and Steroids (1mg/kg/day for 6weeks and then tapered) for 12months. Wilcoxon matched pair signed rank test was done to assess the change in ITAS 2010 with treatment. A correlation study was done between ITAS 2010 and change in CDUS-K scores at the end of 12months.Results: By Wilcoxon’s matched pair signed rank test, a non-significant change of ITAS 2010 (p=0.066) was observed at the end of 12months, which means that the treatment helps to control the disease progression by preventing a significant increase in ITAS 2010. Strong correlation (correlation coefficient of 0.878, 95% CI = 0.602 to 1.000) was found between the ITAS 2010 and change in CDUS-K scores at 12months follow up.Conclusions: The combination of Methotrexate and steroids helps to control the disease progression in Takayasu arteritis. Colour doppler ultrasonography may serve as a reliable and safe surrogate disease activity measure at follow up, as it avoids the radioactivity exposure and invasiveness of angiography.

EFFECT OF ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS ON BRAIN MORPHOMETRY. A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED ONE-YEAR FOLLOW-UP STUDY OF HALOPERIDOL, RISPERIDONE AND OLANZAPINE

2008 ◽  
Vol 102 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 74-75
Author(s):  
Roberto Roiz-Santiáñez ◽  
Benedicto Crespo-Facorro ◽  
Rocío Pérez-Iglesias ◽  
José M. Pelayo-Terán ◽  
José M. Rodríguez-Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antipsychotic Drugs ◽  
Brain Morphometry ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
One Year

scholarly journals Change in cigarette dependence among a cohort of smokers following COVID-19 diagnosis in Kashmir valley: An observational follow-up study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
Asif Jeelani ◽  
Shafat Sideeq Lone ◽  
Hilal Rather
Keyword(s):  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Supplemental Oxygen ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
Older Subjects ◽  
Cigarette Dependence

Background: COVID-19 diagnosis should serve as an impetus for smokers to discontinue its use. The study was conducted to estimate the change in cigarette dependence among newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases. Aims and Objectives: COVID-19 diagnosis should serve as an impetus for smokers to discontinue its use. The study was conducted to estimate change in cigarette dependence among newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases. Materials and Methods: Study was conducted between October and December 2020 and newly diagnosed male COVID-19 patients who were current smokers at diagnosis were recruited from two hospitals involved in testing and treatment of COVID-19. Baseline socioclinical information was recorded at diagnosis in addition to the estimation of cigarette dependence using Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) and health status using Post-COVID-19 Functional Scale (PCFS). Follow-up was done at 2 weeks after recovery using both FTND and PCFS scales. Wilcoxon signed-rank test, paired t-test, and ANOVA were used for univariate analysis and multivariate regression was done. Results: A total of 171 subjects with mean age of 43.79 years were included in the study. FTND scores decreased significantly from the day of diagnosis to follow-up visit with 79% of subjects reporting a decrease. On univariate analysis, decrease in FTND had a significant association with presence of comorbidity, any symptoms, presence of respiratory symptoms, and if supplemental oxygen was administered. On multivariate analysis, symptomatic COVID-19 disease, higher age, PCFS at baseline, and PCFS at follow-up had a significant association with decreased PCFS values at follow-up. Conclusion: COVID-19 diagnosis was followed by significant decrease in FTND score, particularly for symptomatic and older subjects. Post-COVID follow-up visits should be used asan opportunity by health providers to ensure its sustainability and for achieving cessation.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of the Montessori training programme for mothers

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 166-156
Author(s):  
Fatma Ülkü Yıldız ◽  
Aysel Cagdas ◽  
Gokhan Kayili
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Daily Living Skills ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Montessori Education ◽  
School Year ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
Living Skills

It was the aim of this study to follow-up for 2 years the mathematics and daily living skills of children whose mothers participated in the Montessori training programme for mothers (MTPM) and to determine whether the children still maintained these skills 2 years after the intervention. In 2016–2017, the MTPM was administered to the mothers of 4–5-year-old children who received Montessori education at preschool. The first follow-up was carried out 6 months after the training programme was completed; the second follow-up took place 6 months after the first follow-up and the third one was carried out12 months after the second follow-up. Eleven children included in the study group in the 2016–2017 school year were all reached. ‘Basic School Skills Inventory 3 – Mathematics and Daily Living Skills subtests – Age 4–8 years’ were used for data collection. The data were provided by the teachers. Statistical analysis of the data was carried out using Wilcoxon’s signed-rank test and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 20.0 data analysis package programme. The results showed that the MTPM maintained its effect on mathematics and daily living skills of the experimental group children 24 months after the implementation of the programme.   Keywords: Montessori training programme for mothers, mathematics, daily living skills.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Microneedling with Dermaroller Alternating with CROSS Peeling with 30% TCA in Management of Acne Induced Scarring

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-303
Author(s):  
Nadia Waqas ◽  
Muhammad Amer Saleem
Keyword(s):  
Rank Test ◽  
Acne Scar ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
Acne Scarring ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
Skin Scar ◽  
Grade Iii

Objective: To study the effect of combination of two therapies i.e. Microneedling with Dermaroller alternating with Chemical Reconstruction Skin Scar (CROSS) peeling with 30% TCA in management of acne induced scarring.Patients and Methods: This experimental study was conducted in the department of Dermatology, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi from March 2017 to December 2017. A total of 20 patients underwent microneedling with dermaroller at week=0 (baseline) and were subjected to CROSS peeling with 30% TCA on follow up after 2 weeks. Four sessions of each procedure were repeated at 2 weeks’ interval. Photographs were taken at baseline and 4 weeks after the end of therapy (week=18). The baseline and final photographs were assessed for acne scar grading as per Goodman and Baron qualitative scale by two dermatologists who were blinded to the whole study.Results: Out of 20 patients, 16 (80%) of the patients had grade IV acne scarring and 4 (20%) had grade III scarring at baseline (week=0). On assessment at 4 weeks after the end of therapy (week=18), 16 patients who were having grade IV acne 6 (37.5%) improved to grade III, and 10 (62.5%) improved to grade II. Out of 4 patients who were initially having grade III at week=0, all 4 (100%) improved to grade II by week=18. A Wilcoxon signed rank test showed highly significant improvement in the grading of scarring (z=-3.92, p=0.00008).Conclusion: The combination therapy of microneedling with dermaroller, alternating with CROSS peeling with 30% TCA was highly effective in treating all types of atrophic acne scarring.

scholarly journals Daily Application of a Toothpaste with Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite and Its Subjective Impact on Dentin Hypersensitivity, Tooth Smoothness, Tooth Whitening, Gum Bleeding, and Feeling of Freshness

Biomimetics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonja Steinert ◽  
Kai Zwanzig ◽  
Helga Doenges ◽  
Joern Kuchenbecker ◽  
Frederic Meyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tooth Surface ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Dentin Hypersensitivity ◽  
Tooth Color ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
Dental Practices ◽  
Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite ◽  
Analogue Scales

The aim of this observational study was to analyze the effect of a toothpaste with biomimetic zinc hydroxyapatite (HAP) on subjective parameters after a four-week home use. Patients with subjective dentin hypersensitivity were recruited at three dental practices in Germany and received a questionnaire with visual analogue scales and Likert scales both at baseline and follow-up. The questionnaire was specifically developed for this study and focused on questions about subjective parameters like dentin hypersensitivity, tooth surface texture, tooth color, and freshness after toothbrushing. Patients answered the questionnaire both at baseline and after a four-week home use (follow-up) of the HAP toothpaste. Data of 46 patients were analyzed by paired t-test and non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test, respectively. Subjective parameters on dentin hypersensitivity were reduced after the four-week use of the HAP toothpaste (p < 0.001). Additionally, patients assessed their tooth surface as smoother (p < 0.001), tooth color as whiter (p = 0.003), and reported a stronger feeling of freshness after toothbrushing (p = 0.014) after four-week use of the HAP toothpaste compared to the previously used toothpaste. In conclusion, the tested toothpaste with biomimetic HAP is well-suited for individuals suffering from dentin hypersensitivity, because subjective symptoms on dentin hypersensitivity were reduced. Additionally, patients reported smoother and whiter teeth after using the HAP toothpaste.

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