Testament's ability in Balkan endemic nephropathy

Introduction Testament is a solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her estate, and it has a psychopathological, lawful and ethical importance to a person, family and society. The aim of the study was to assess if the ability to make a testament was more damaged in patients with Balkan Endemic Nephropathy (BEN) than in patients with other diseases that resulted in Chronic Renal Failure in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the period from the 1st January 2001 to 31st December 2006. Material and methods The 753 respondents were divided into two groups in the study: BEN group (n=150) and control group made of patients with other diseases resulting in CRF (n=150). In a multicentric longitudinal study we used: adapted questionnaire from the Renal Register of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, and Mini-Mental State Examination. Descriptive analysis, discriminative function and regression model have been done statistically. Results In BEN group, heirs are mostly mentioned - 84.0% (t=14.391; P=0.001), and in control group: heirs - 66.6%, relatives - 43.3% (t=7.751; P=0.003), carers - 44.0% (t= 6.678 P=0.032), and institutions 10.0% (t=5.147, P=0.061). The discriminative function shows differences between BEN and control group: canonical correlation (rc) =0.827, Wilkinson lambda (lnj) =0.871, Chi-square test =141.575 and significance (P=0.001). The regression course of the analysis can be used for prediction of the ability to make testament for the patients on dialysis: [y=-0.95x + 15.715, and OR = 0.785, (95%) for CI = -0.997 - -0.375); Can Fanc r2=0.861; Significance is P=0.002]. Conclusion The ability to make a testament is more damaged in patients from the nephropathy group than in the patients from the control group who are on dialysis in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This has been confirmed by socio-demographic and psychological parameters, and it is very important for preservation of the ethic norms of the patients on dialysis, responsibility of the expert teams and persons who are benefitiaries of the testament.

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Resorbable Collagen Barrier Impeding the Extrusion of Obturating Material in Primary Molars Undergoing Resorption – A Randomized Clinical Trial

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/1053-4625-45.5.4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 45 (5) ◽

pp. 312-316

Author(s):

Mishra Neha Sanjeev ◽

Harsimran Kaur ◽

Sandeep Singh Mayall ◽

Rishika ◽

Ramakrishna Yeluri

Keyword(s):

Test Group ◽

Primary Molars ◽

Control Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

Significance Level ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

And Control

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of placing a resorbable collagen barrier in impeding the extrusion of obturation material in primary molars undergoing resorption. Study design: All the 94 canals in 47 mandibular molars were allocated to 2 groups- Group ‘A’- 47 canals with collagen barrier (Test group) and Group ‘B’- 47 canals without collagen barrier (Control group) based on randomization protocol. Pulpectomy was performed and obturation of both test and control canals were radiographically assessed. Pearson’s chi – square test was applied to analyze the results. The significance level was predetermined at p < 0.05. Results: Among the test group, 93.6% of the canals showed no extrusion while, 6.4% showed visible extrusion of the material outside the apex. In the control group, 83% showed no extrusion whereas 17% of the canals showed visible extrusion outside the apex. But no significant difference was noted (p>0.05). Conclusion: The placement of resorbable collagen barrier in the apical third of the canal prevented the extrusion of obturating material beyond the apex in resorbing primary molars.

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Pengaruh Pemberian Bubur Labu Kuning dan Daging Ayam Terhadap Peningkatan BB pada Bayi Gizi Kurang

Gorontalo Journal of Public Health ◽

10.32662/gjph.v1i1.150 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 046

Author(s):

Yusni Podungge ◽

Puspita Sukmawaty Rasyid

Keyword(s):

Normal Weight ◽

Chicken Meat ◽

The Body ◽

Control Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

Sample Number ◽

Work Area ◽

Equivalent Control ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

And Control

Undernutrition in infants is a condition where the baby does not growand develop optimally because of the unfulfilled intake of nutritionsubstances in the body. Under-nutrition in infants can be overcome bythe provision of balanced nutritious foods, one sign of improvednutrition can be seen from normal weight gain for age. One of the foodsthat can boost the improvement of nutrients is a food that containsproteins and vitamins, such as yellow pumpkin and chicken, whereyellow pumpkin contains vitamin A and chicken meat as a source ofanimal protein that contains good nutrients. The purpose of this studywas to analyze the effect of yellow pumpkin and chicken meat onweight growing infant 12 months in work area of Talaga JayaCommunity Health Center. The research method used experimentalresearch model with design non equivalent control group for eachgroup of intervention and control. Sampling using purposive samplingaccording to inclusion and exclusion criteria. With a sample number of30 malnourished infants less than 12 months of age. Analyticaltechniques was used in the chi square test. The result of this researchwas showed that value of chi square count 22,634 highger than chisquare table Df 1 = 3,841. There was influence giving yellow pumpkinpumper and chicken to enhancement nutritional weight infant weight12 month in work area Puskesmas Talaga Jaya. The conclusion wasthe provision of pumpkin porridge can raise the weight of infants lessthan 12 months of age as a benchmark nutritional improvements ininfants less nutrition.

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Genetic Variants in Folate and Cobalamin Metabolism-Related Genes in Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and/or Palate

Brazilian Dental Journal ◽

10.1590/0103-6440201300394 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 26 (6) ◽

pp. 561-565 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Márcia Waltrick-Zambuzzi ◽

Patricia Nivoloni Tannure ◽

Thays Cristine dos Santos Vieira ◽

Leonardo Santos Antunes ◽

Fábio Lourenço Romano ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cleft Lip ◽

Cleft Lip And Palate ◽

Taqman Assay ◽

Control Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

Polymorphic Genotype ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium ◽

Cobalamin Metabolism ◽

And Control

The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of the polymorphisms in TCN2 (rs1801198) gene and in MTRR (rs1801394) gene with nonsyndromic cleft lip and/or palate (NSCL/P) in a Brazilian population. Genomic DNA was extracted from buccal cells. The polymorphisms in TCN2 (rs1801198) and MTRR (rs1801394) genes were genotyped by carrying out real-time PCR and Taqman assay. Chi-square test was used to determine the association between genotype and allele frequencies with NSCL/P and NSCL/P subgroups (cleft lip only, cleft lip and palate, and cleft palate only). Eight hundred and sixty seven unrelated individuals (401 cases with NSCL/P and 466 individuals without cleft) were evaluated. Genotype distributions of TCN2 and MTRR polymorphisms were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The TCN2 polymorphic genotype GG was identified in 16.7% of the NSCL/P group and in 14.1% of the non-cleft group (p>0.05). Similarly, the frequency of MTRR genotype (GG) was similar in NSCL/P group (15.5%) and control group (17.8%) (p>0.05). Multivariate analysis showed an association between MTRR and the subgroup that the mother smoked during pregnancy (p=0.039). Our findings did not demonstrate an association between TCN2 polymorphisms and NSCL/P, however suggests an association between MTRR and NSCL/P etiology

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OPTIMALISASI POSISI JANIN MELALUI PRENATAL YOGA TERHADAP OUTPUT PERSALINAN DI PUSKESMAS WILAYAH KOTA CIREBON

Care Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.33366/jc.v8i3.1816 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 396

Author(s):

Nurasih Nurasih ◽

Endang Nurrochmi

Keyword(s):

Intervention Group ◽

T Test ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Test Results ◽

Chi Square ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Before And After ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

And Control

In Indonesia, Yoga is currently one of the most popular sports, not only for the general public but also for pregnant women. Many benefits can be obtained from prenatal yoga including the mother feeling comfortable and relaxed throughout pregnancy and during childbirth, training the pelvic floor muscles and perineum, keeping the body's muscles relaxed, balanced during childbirth, reducing stress, increasing and improving oxygen circulation to the body and fetus. . This study aims to determine the effect of prenatal yoga on optimizing fetal position on third trimester Primigravida maternal delivery output at Puskesmas Cirebon City. This research is a quasi-experimental research pre post control group design and only post control group design with T test and Chi Square test. Paired T Test results of the intervention group (mean difference = 3.111, P value = 0.000, control group (mean difference = 0.833, P value = 0.318). Independent T Test results obtained (average difference = -1.944, P value = 0.024), Chi Square test obtained a value of P = 0.73. There is a difference in the average anxiety before and after the intervention in the intervention group, there is no difference in average anxiety before and after the intervention in the control group. There is a difference in the average anxiety between the intervention and control groups. There is a difference in mean Long I stage between the intervention and control groups There was no effect of prenatal yoga on the type of labor.

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A Comparative Study on the Effects of Acupressure at SP6 and ST36 Acupoints on the Pain Caused by Fistula Needle Placement in Hemodialysis Patients

Complementary Medicine Journal ◽

10.32598/cmja.10.4.975.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 354-367

Author(s):

Tahereh Baloochi Beydokhti ◽

Keyword(s):

Arteriovenous Fistula ◽

Hemodialysis Patients ◽

Control Group ◽

Needle Placement ◽

Chi Square ◽

Double Blind ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Vas Scores ◽

And Control

Objective: Hemodialysis is one of the most common treatment methods in kidney patients. To do this, repeated insertion of the needle into the vessel is necessary. Patients treated with hemodialysis are exposed to stress and pain caused by perforation of their arteriovenous fistula about 300 times a year. More than 1/5 of hemodialysis patients express this pain as unbearable. This study aims to evaluate the effect of acupressure at SP6 and ST36 acupoints on the pain caused by fistula needle placement in hemodialysis patients. Methods: This study is a double-blind randomized clinical trial conducted in 2016 on 90 hemodialysis patients with arteriovenous fistula in Mashhad, Iran. They were randomly divided into three groups of SP6, ST36, and control. Data were collected after obtaining a written informed consent by a demographic form and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Data analysis was performed in SPSS v.16 software by using Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Kruskal-Wallis test, one-way ANOVA, paired t-test, and Chi-square test. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between VAS scores after the intervention in all three group (P<0.001). The Mean±SD VAS scores before the intervention in SP6, ST36, control groups were 54.47±18.93, 51.5±22.83, 46.6±17.73, respectively which changed to 45.63±20.53, 40.2±20.01, and 51.87±19.05 after the intervention, indicating that acupressure at SP6 and ST36 acupoints reduced pain in patients, while the pain increased in the control group. Conclusion: Acupressure at SP6 and ST36 acupoints is an effective method in relieving pain caused by the insertion of a needle into the arteriovenous fistula in hemodialysis patients.

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Effect of Foot Reflexology on Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Tibia Plating Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Complementary Medicine Journal ◽

10.32598/cmja.10.3.1019.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 258-269

Author(s):

Fatemeh Imani ◽

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Ebrahim Nasiri ◽

Houshang Akbari ◽

Mohammad Reza Safdari ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Postoperative Pain ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Chi Square ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

And Control

Objective: One of the major problems of patients after orthopedic surgeries is acute pain. The present study aims to evaluate the effect of foot reflexology massage on postoperative pain in patients undergoing plating surgery for tibia fracture. Methods: This study is a randomized clinical trial conducted on 96 patients who were candidates for tibia plating surgery referred to Imam Ali Hospital in Bojnourd, Iran, randomly divided into intervention and control groups. Foot reflexology massage in the intervention group was performed on patients’ healthy feet for 10 minutes, one hour before surgery. In the control group, the foot sole was touched for one minute without any pressure. Pain intensity was measured using the standard Visual Analog Scale before and immediately after the intervention and 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours after surgery. Data were analyzed using chi-square test, t-test, repeated measures ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U and Friedman tests. Results: The baseline pain scores in the intervention and control groups were reported 8.1±0.9 and 8.4±0.9, respectively. After the intervention, the pain score in these groups was reduced to 6.9±1.1 and 8.1±1.0, respectively (P<0.001). At other times, up to 24 hours after surgery, the pain reduction was higher in the intervention group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Foot reflexology massage reduces postoperative pain of patients undergoing tibia plating surgery. Therefore, this method can be used to reduce pain and anxiety in orthopedic surgery patients.

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Comparing the effect of Placebo and Prophylactic Antibiotics on asymptomatic Necrotic teeth.

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2019.26.12.3563 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (12) ◽

pp. 2162-2168

Author(s):

Muhammad Qasim ◽

Omair Anjum ◽

Omer Yousaf ◽

Shoaib Khan ◽

Madiha Pirvani

Keyword(s):

Root Canal ◽

Root Canal Treatment ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Operative Dentistry ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Test Of Significance ◽

And Control

Objectives: Treatment of asymptomatic necrotic teeth is a common type of occurrence in endodontic practice. Root canal treatment of these teeth sometimes results in pain and /or swelling of varying degree. These severe symptoms upset both the patient and dentist. This study was to compare the effect of prophylactic amoxicillin and placebo in endodontic flare-up in asymptomatic necrotic teeth requiring root canal treatment. This was evaluated by using flare-up index. The influence of age, sex, was compared between flare-up and non-flare-up groups. Using a standardized technique and the same materials eliminated the variability of operator. Study Design: Quasi experimental study. Setting: Department of Operative Dentistry, Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore. Period: From January 2018 to December 2018. Material & Methods: 102 patients with asymptomatic necrotic teeth with periapical radiolucency were selected from the Operative Dentistry Department of Lahore Medical and Dental College. Patients were divided into two groups experimental and control, by convenient sampling. One half of the patients were given prophylactic amoxicillin and other half was given placebo one hour before treatment. Results: Flare-up occurred in four of the experimental and seven of the control group patients. Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences between flare-up and non- flare- up patients for age and sex. The data outcome was of qualitative in nature i.e. pain and swelling, they were subjected to Chi-Square test of significance with P value of £0.05. The results demonstrated that 10.8% of the 102 patients had a flare-up. No side effects were observed in the patients who were prescribed amoxicillin. Conclusion: The occurrence of flare-up did not significantly influence by Prophylactic amoxicillin (P= .33).

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VARIATION OF COGNITION AND CEREBRAL ACTIVITY WITH SEVERITY OF AIRFLOW OBSTRUCTION IN COPD

International Journal of Advanced Research ◽

10.21474/ijar01/13089 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (06) ◽

pp. 860-868

Author(s):

Jessy John ◽

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C.V. Shaji ◽

P. Venugopal ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Slow Wave ◽

Disease Risk ◽

Airflow Obstruction ◽

Control Group ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cognitive Domains ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

And Control

Introduction: Cognitive dysfunction is one of the important systemic effect of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease that affects various cognitive domains in these patients. Aim: Assessment of cognitive function in specific cognitive domains in COPD with various stages of severity as observed by airflow obstruction. Methods: N=68 COPD patients and N=20 controls were matched for age and education. EEG changes, SpO2 and rSO2 were compared between COPD and control group. Cognitive scores and EEG wave patterncompared among different stages of severity in COPD group. Statistical analysis: Was done using SPSS version 18. Two independent t test was used for bivariate testing between COPD and control group. Chi square test applied to assess the frequency distribution of variables among each group. One way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare mean values of cognitive scores and Chi square test for number(%) of patients with abnormal scores in cognition and slow waves in EEG across groups with different severity of airflow obstruction (FEV1% Predicted). ResultsOncomparison of EEG slow wave, (rSO2) and (SpO2) among COPD and age matched control group, electroencephalographic(EEG) study in COPD group showed slower wave pattern than their age matched healthy counterpart which was statistically significant at p<0.001, so was true about rSO2 of right frontal region in the study group. Among the COPD groups with different severity (moderate, severe, and very severe grades), patients with severe and very severe airflow obstruction performed poorly with Folstein MMSE (statistically significant at p<0.001), more than 50 % of patients had abnormal scoring with CDT in all the three groups and with TMT-A in severe and very severe group. Conclusions:We found relative frontal hypoxemia and EEG slow wave in COPD group compared to healthy control. With severegrades of disease risk of cognitive impairment was noted. Thus, suggesting that low lung functioning may contribute to cognitive disorders by decreasing the oxygen delivery to brain neurons.

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Chlorhexidine Vs. Sterile Vaginal Wash During Labor to Prevent Neonatal Infection

Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1155/s1064744997000495 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 286-290 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Nancy L. Eriksen ◽

Keri M. Sweeten ◽

Jorge D. Blanco

Keyword(s):

Confidence Interval ◽

Neonatal Infection ◽

Fetal Distress ◽

Postnatal Period ◽

Control Group ◽

Continuous Variables ◽

Chi Square ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

And Control ◽

Vaginal Wash

Objective:The purpose of this study was to determine if a dilute solution of chlorhexidine used as a one-time vaginal wash intrapartum can reduce the use of postnatal antibiotics and neonatal infection.Methods:Term pregnant women in labor were prospectively randomized to receive either 20 cc of 0.4% chlorhexidine (n = 481) or 20 cc of sterile water (n = 466) placebo. Exclusion criteria included fetal distress, clinical infection, cervical dilatation >6 cm, and known allergy to chlorhexidine. Outcome variables included the incidence of neonatal pneumonia, culture proven neonatal sepsis, and use of the antibiotics in the neonate. Continuous variables were compared using the Mann-Whitney U-test and discrete variables were compared with the chi-square test.Results:The length of ruptured membranes (mean ± S.D.) between the chlorhexidine group (408 ± 589 min) and control group (352 ± 318 min) was not significantly different (P= 0.85, 95% confidence interval 354–462). Fifteen neonates (3.2%) in the chlorhexidine group and 9 (1.9%) in the control group received antibiotics in the postnatal period (P= 0.32, 95% confidence interval 0.72–3.72). There was one case of pneumonia in the control group and no cases of sepsis in either group.Conclusions:A one-time chlorhexidine vaginal wash does not decrease the use of antibiotics or incidence of neonatal infection in our population.

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HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2010.17.04.2955 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 17 (04) ◽

pp. 543-545

Author(s):

FARID IMANZADEH ◽

AMIR IMANZADEH ◽

ALI AKBAR SAYYARI ◽

Mehrnosh Yeganeh ◽

Hazhir Javaherizadeh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Subjective Symptom ◽

Control Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

H Pylori ◽

The Third World ◽

And Control ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

Introduction: In most individuals H. Pylori is acquired early in the life (before 5 years). H. Pylori infection is more common in the third world countries, where about 90% of adults may be infected. Helicobacter pylori is one of the suspected causes of halitosis in children. Objectives: To evaluate the relationship of helicobacter pylori and halitosis. Patients and Material: 33 patients with chief complaint of halitosis included in our study. Halitosis was evaluated as a subjective symptom in this study. Careful history was obtained. All patients underwent physical examination in order to rule out sinusitis, otitis, and possible cause of halitosis. 67 patients without halitosis were selected as control group. All patients were aged 4-17 years old. Urea Breath Test was done for all patients. UBT has >95% sensitivity and specifity for diagnosis of H.pylori infection. Chi-square test and Yate’s corrected x2 was used to analyzes finding. Epi-info ver 6 were used. Results: In the case groups 7 patients had H. pylori infection and 26 patients had not. In the control group 18 patients had H.pylori infection and 49 patients had not halitosis (P=0.53). Conclusions: There is no significant differences between case and control group. In this study we did not find relationship between H.pylori infection and halitosis.

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