scholarly journals Cosmetic Gynecology: Present and Future Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 845-853
Author(s):  
Prabhu Chandra Mishra ◽  
Diana Mihai ◽  
Nidhi Khurana ◽  
Manar Jabbar
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Structure ◽  
Fat Grafting ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Regulatory Guidelines ◽  
Stem Cells Therapy ◽  
Cosmetic Gynecology

Postmenopausal women and events like childbirth, and aging may cause structural and functional changes in women genitalia. The arising indications do not only cause psychological distress to women but negatively affect the sexual well-being and deteriorate the quality of their lives. Regenerative/ cosmetic gynecology procedures enable women to treat the functionality issues and modify the physical structure of vagina. This review discusses the latest developments in this field with regards to various kinds of procedures that are available, particularly the use of energy-based devices, and adipose tissue derived stem cells therapy for fat grafting which have revolutionized the regenerative gynecology procedures. These offer non-invasive modalities to treat the conditions like urinary incontinence among others which occur in high prevalence among women. Despite the advancements made in this field, it lacks regulatory guidelines and standardized procedures which imposes one of the biggest challenges of the field. Alongside, we have documented a procedure called Intimacell® which has been standardized for fat grafting procedures in vulvovaginal region.

scholarly journals Graves' disease: pathophysiological aspects and considerations about using the chemometric analysis in the study of the disease

Folia Medica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-474
Author(s):  
Pavlina M. Koseva ◽  
Zdravko A. Kamenov ◽  
Mariana M. Nikolova ◽  
Pavlina A. Andreeva-Gateva
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chemometric Analysis ◽  
Observation Group ◽  
Public Concern ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Societal Problem ◽  
System Disorder ◽  
Individualised Treatment

Graves’ disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Thyroid disorders are a societal problem of great public concern because of their high prevalence. This problem can affect the well-being and quality of life of patients. The predisposing factors leading to this disease are not yet fully established and are likely to be interconnected in a complex way.  Chemometric analysis allows for the detection of specific relationships between the medical parameter measurements obtained from the patients in an observation group, and the identification of patterns of similarity between these patients. It is not commonly used in clinical trials; however, it can provide reliable information which may help in creating more successful, individualised treatment strategies for established groups (patterns) of patients. The aim of this review is to summarize the latest knowledge about the risk factors for Graves’ disease and considerations about using the chemometric analysis in the study of the disease.

scholarly journals STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM CARDIAC IMPLANT SITE HEALTH: CURRENT UPDATE

2020 ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
Pradeep Kumar Radhakrishnan ◽  
Gayathri Ananyajyothi Ambat ◽  
Nihaz Nazer ◽  
Y A Nazer
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rhythm ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ventricular Assist Devices ◽  
Cardiac Pacemakers ◽  
Implantable Medical Devices ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Invasive Techniques

Active implantable medical devices (AIMDs) are used for diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitation purposes. Implants and devices improve the quality of life and well-being of the recipient. These include cardiac pacemakers (for controlling heart rhythm), ventricular assist devices (heart support), spinal cord stimulators (chronic pain management), deep brain stimulators (control symptoms of conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, epilepsy, and depression), cochlear implants (enable hearing) and, more recently, bionic eyes (restore vision). Implant life and strategies to enhance it is of paramount importance. The use of non-invasive techniques like Raman Spectroscopy to match the implant and recipient characteristics and non-invasive diagnosis of rejection would be the way forward.

scholarly journals The Balance of Spiritual and Nutritional Needs Improves the Well-being of Cancer Patients during Chemotherapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (T6) ◽  
pp. 138-142
Author(s):  
Aat Sriati ◽  
Laili Rahayuwati ◽  
Maria Komariah ◽  
Hendrawati Hendrawati ◽  
Iceu Amira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spiritual Support ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Nutritional Needs

Background. The high prevalence and incidence of breast cancer in Indonesia remains a disheartening issue, for it has turned out to be a threat for the quality of Indonesian women’s life. Let alone the fact that the patients and their families often lose interest in recognizing the issue of breast cancer, both benign and malignant. Besides, the problem faced by breast cancer patients in determining which kind of diagnosis or best therapy is still overlooked by the patients as well as their family members. This includes their indifference toward the patients’ nutrition during chemotherapy, which now thus must be taken into consideration. Purpose. This research aims at observing the needs in general breast cancer patients during their chemotherapy and post-therapy period. Methods. This research is the result of qualitative data collected by case study on 17 breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Al-Ihsan Hospital, Bandung District and Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung City. These patients have undergone an in-depth interview either on their own or accompanied by a family member. Results. The result of the qualitative research is obtained through content analysis observation, showing a shallow understanding about therapy, both generally and specifically, regarding the importance of increasing spiritual support besides nutrition and the escalation of its amount on the patient and their families. In fact, one of the things that support the patient’s immune system during their chemotherapy is the sufficient condition of nutrition. Not only that, the result shows that cancer survivors claim they keep spiritual aspect and a balanced intake of nutrition during and after therapy. Conclusion. Therefore, it is necessary to make a formula about spiritual and nutritional needs of breast cancer patients, in the preparatory, momentary, and preempting stage of chemotherapy.

Non-invasive interventions for improving well-being and quality of life in patients with lung cancer

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Solà ◽  
Elinor M Thompson ◽  
Mireia Subirana Casacuberta ◽  
Consol Lopez ◽  
Antonio Pascual
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Non Invasive

Coupling artworks preservation constraints with visitors’ environmental satisfaction: Results from an indoor microclimate assessment procedure in a historical museum building in central Italy

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 846-869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna L Pisello ◽  
Veronica L Castaldo ◽  
Cristina Piselli ◽  
Franco Cotana
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Central Italy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Thermal Mass ◽  
Assessment Procedure ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Heritage Buildings

Historical buildings represent one-third of the Italian stock and are often used as museums. Such buildings typically are not equipped with control systems and indoor microclimate does not guarantee a proper conservation of the building finishing and artworks. Additionally, conditions are far from visitors’ ideal indoor air quality (IAQ). This paper proposes a methodology for microclimate analysis that deals with artworks preservation and occupants' conditions optimization. The methodology consists of monitoring and data analysis using non-invasive equipment for the preservation of the building structure, artworks, and occupanst’ IAQ. To this aim, the monitoring of an Italian building was performed. The microclimate was monitored to characterize the environmental quality of the investigated area. Around 60% of the relative humidity values were higher than the target for occupants’ well-being and artworks preservation. Air temperature was stabilized by the thermal mass of the envelope, to reduce winter overcooling risks though. In winter, indeed, up to 40% of temperatures were below the limits for the artworks preservation. The CO2 level was acceptable as it was always below 1000 ppm. The results showed how a careful control and monitoring protocol is needed when heritage buildings are used for artworks preservation and also with a requirement to meet occupants’ satisfaction targets.

Non-invasive interventions for improving well-being and quality of life in patients with lung cancer

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Solà ◽  
E Thompson ◽  
M Subirana ◽  
C López ◽  
A Pascual
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Non Invasive

End of life: Wishes, values and symptoms, and their impact on quality of life and well-being

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Ventilatory Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Non Invasive Ventilation ◽  
Advance Care ◽  
Made In

The holistic assessment of the patient with ALS and their family will help to maximize the care as the disease progresses and the end of life approaches. This includes consideration of advance care planning, so that the person’s wishes are known if they lose capacity or communication late in the disease course. Discussion of ventilatory support, either by non-invasive ventilation or tracheostomy ventilation, is particularly important so that decisions are not made in a crisis situation. Although ventilatory support may improve quality of life (QoL) and length of survival, there may be increased dependency and continued disease progression. The recognition of the later stages of disease progression can allow further discussion and anticipation and preparation for end of life care—for patient, family, and professions—so that QoL is maximized until death.

FC30-05 - Psychiatric co-morbidities in patients with pemphigus: An issue to be considered

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1987-1987
Author(s):  
M. Arbabi ◽  
A. Mahdanian ◽  
Z. Ghodsi ◽  
N. Noormohammadi ◽  
H. Parsafar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Likert Score ◽  
High Prevalence

Background and objectivesThere exists a high prevalence of psychiatric disorders in dermatological patients. However, investigators have so far evaluated psychiatric aspects of the patients suffering from several specific skin diseases, there are a few studies concerning mental health in pemphigus patients. Our objective was to evaluate mental health status, quality of life and psychological well-being of newly diagnosed pemphigus patients.MethodsBetween April 2007 and February 2008, all newly-diagnosed pemphigus patients attending the pemphigus outpatient clinic of a dermatological hospital were given a questionnaire comprising the GHQ-28 and DLQI to fill out.ResultsOut of 283 patients, 212 complete forms were returned and analyzed. The bimodal score of GHQ ranged from 0 to 26 (Mean = 9.4) and the Likert score of GHQ ranged from 6 to 68 (Mean = 31.9). The DLQI score ranged between 0 and 30 (Mean of 13.8). A total of 157 patients (73.7%) were yielded to be possible cases of mental disorder considering GHQ-28 bimodal scores. Significant correlation between the DLQI score and bimodal and Likert scoring of GHQ-28 was detected.ConclusionOur study has depicted the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity in pemphigus patients. It underlines the fact that physicians, who are in charge of care for these patients, are in an exceptional position to distinguish the psychiatric morbidity and to take appropriate measures.

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