Blue Light demonstrated improvement in well-being in COVID-19 female patients suffering from hair loss or dry skin – preliminary results

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Zalewska-Janowska
Keyword(s):  
Blue Light ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dry Skin ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Female Patients

scholarly journals A Framework for a New Approach to Empower Users Through Low-Cost and Do-It-Yourself Assistive Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3039
Author(s):  
Thais Pousada García ◽  
Jessica Garabal-Barbeira ◽  
Patricia Porto Trillo ◽  
Olalla Vilar Figueira ◽  
Cristina Novo Díaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Assistive Device ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Do It Yourself ◽  
Principles Of Design

Background: Assistive Technology (AT) refers to “assistive products and related systems and services developed for people to maintain or improve functioning and thereby to promote well-being”. Improving the process of design and creation of assistive products is an important step towards strengthening AT provision. Purpose: (1) to present a framework for designing and creating Low-Cost AT; (2) to display the preliminary results and evidence derived from applying the framework. Methodology: First, an evidence-based process was applied to develop and conceptualize the framework. Then, a pilot project to validate the framework was carried out. The sample was formed by 11 people with disabilities. The measure instruments were specific questionnaire, several forms of the Matching Person-Technology model, the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Device Scale, and a tool to assess the usability and universal design of AT. Results: The framework integrates three phases: Identification (Design), Creation (Making the prototype), and Implementation (Outcome Measures), based on the principles of Design Thinking, and with a user-centered perspective. The preliminary results showed the coherence of the entire process and its applicability. The matching between person and device was high, representing the importance of involving the user in the design and selection of AT. Conclusions: The framework is a guide for professionals and users to apply a Low-Cost and Do-It-Yourself perspective to the provision of AT. It highlights the importance of monitoring the entire procedure and measuring the effects, by applying the outcome measures.

Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Hyperhidrosis

Neurosurgery ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 652-657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott D. Wait ◽  
Brendan D. Killory ◽  
Gregory P. Lekovic ◽  
Francisco A. Ponce ◽  
Kathy J. Kenny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sympathetic Chain ◽  
Horner’S Syndrome ◽  
Compensatory Sweating ◽  
Horner's Syndrome ◽  
Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy ◽  
Safe Treatment ◽  
Female Patients

Abstract BACKGROUND Hyperhidrosis (HH) profoundly affects a patient's well-being. OBJECTIVE We report indications and outcomes of 322 patients treated for HH via thoracoscopic sympathectomy or sympathotomy at the Barrow Neurological Institute. METHODS A prospectively maintained database of all patients who underwent sympathectomy or sympathotomy between 1996 and 2008 was examined. Additional follow-up was obtained in clinic, by phone, or by written questionnaire. RESULTS A total of 322 patients (218 female patients) had thoracoscopic treatment (mean age 27.6 years; range, 10–60 years). Mean follow-up was 8 months. Presentations included HH of the palms (43 patients, 13.4%), axillae (13 patients, 4.0%), craniofacial region (4 patients, 1.2%), or some combination (262 patients, 81.4%). Sympathectomy and sympathotomy were equally effective in relieving HH. Palmar HH resolved in 99.7% of patients. Axillary or craniofacial HH resolved or improved in 89.1% and 100% of cases, respectively. Hospital stay averaged 0.5 days. Ablating the sympathetic chain at T5 increased the incidence of severe compensatory sweating (P = .0078). Sympathectomy was associated with a significantly higher incidence of Horner's syndrome compared with sympathotomy (5% vs 0.9%, P = .0319). Patients reported satisfaction and willingness to undergo the procedure again in 98.1% of cases. CONCLUSION Thoracoscopic sympathectomy is effective and safe treatment for severe palmar, axillary, and craniofacial HH. Ablating the T5 ganglion tends to increase the severity of compensatory sweating. Sympathectomy led to a higher incidence of ipsilateral Horner's syndrome compared with sympathotomy.

Effects of dehydroepiandrosterone on fatigue and well-being in women with quiescent systemic lupus erythematosus: a randomised controlled trial

2009 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 1144-1147 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Hartkamp ◽  
R Geenen ◽  
G L R Godaert ◽  
M Bijl ◽  
J W J Bijlsma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
General Fatigue ◽  
Mental Well Being

ObjectiveDehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) has been reported to improve fatigue and reduced well-being. Both are major problems in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), even with quiescent disease. Low serum DHEA levels are common in SLE. The present work investigates the effects of DHEA administration on fatigue, well-being and functioning in women with inactive SLE.MethodsIn a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study, 60 female patients with inactive SLE received 200 mg oral DHEA or placebo. Primary outcome measures were general fatigue, depressive mood, mental well-being and physical functioning. Assessments were made before treatment, after 3, 6 and 12 months on medication, and 6 months after cessation of treatment.ResultsPatients from the DHEA and placebo group improved on general fatigue (p<0.001) and mental well-being (p=0.04). There was no differential effect of DHEA. The belief that DHEA had been used was a stronger predictor for improvement of general fatigue than the actual use of DHEA (p=0.04).ConclusionsThe trial does not indicate an effect of daily 200 mg oral DHEA on fatigue and well-being, and therefore DHEA treatment is not recommended in unselected female patients with quiescent SLE.Clinical Trials Registration Number NCT00391924

scholarly journals Alopecia After Switch to Tenofovir Alafenamide in 6 African American Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Said El Zein ◽  
Hussam Tabaja ◽  
Amjad Kanj ◽  
Deborah Richmond ◽  
Jennifer Veltman
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Potential Adverse Effect ◽  
African American Female ◽  
American Women ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Tenofovir Alafenamide

Abstract No cases of tenofovir alafenamide (TAF)–induced alopecia have been reported in the literature. We describe 6 cases of hair loss in African American female patients after switching to TAF and aim to raise awareness about this potential adverse effect of TAF, which could predominate in certain patient populations.

scholarly journals A preliminary evaluation of the effects of comprehensive rehabilitation on emotional well-being and the quality of life in female patients with osteoarthritis

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 342-347
Author(s):  
Ewa Gaszewska ◽  
Krystyna Księżopolska-Orłowska ◽  
Olga Krasowicz-Towalska ◽  
Marcin Kożuchowski ◽  
Teresa Sadura-Sieklucka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Comprehensive Rehabilitation

Current subjective state of health, and longitudinal psychological well-being over a period of 10 years, in a cohort of adults with congenital cardiac disease

2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth H. M. van Rijen ◽  
Elisabeth M. W. J. Utens ◽  
Jolien W. Roos-Hesselink ◽  
Folkert J. Meijboom ◽  
Ron T. van Domburg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Disease ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Well Being ◽  
State Of Health ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Subjective State ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Congenital Cardiac Disease ◽  
Psychological Examination

Objective: To examine the current subjective state of health, and the longitudinal course of psychological well-being, in adult patients with congenital cardiac malformations. Methods: Our study concerns the second follow-up of a cohort of patients with congenital cardiac malformations. We examined 362 consecutive patients, aged from 20 to 46 years, who underwent surgical procedures for treatment of congenital cardiac disease between 1968 and 1980, specifically for treatment of atrial and ventricular septal defects, tetralogy of Fallot, transposition, and pulmonary stenosis. The patients were submitted to extensive medical and psychological examination. During psychological examination, in which all patients were seen by the same psychologist (EvR), patients filled in questionnaires concerning their current subjective state of health, using the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and psychological well-being, answering the Heart Patients Psychological Questionnaire. The data we acquired at their first follow-up was used to measure the longitudinal course of psychological well-being over the intervening period of 10 years. Results: When compared to a reference group, the patients assessed their state of health less favourably concerning physical functioning, but more favourable with regard to social functioning, bodily pain, and limitations of role due to emotional problems. Younger female patients reported more limitations of role due to physical functioning than did the female patients who were older. Patients with transposition showed a negative trend for their subjective state of health, but reported the least bodily pain. Within the overall group of patients, displeasure had increased, while social inhibition had decreased, over the intervening period of 10 years. Conclusion: Extra attention should be paid to the subjective experiences of young female patients with congenital cardiac disease. The patients with transposed arterial trunks seem overall to experience poorer physical health.

scholarly journals Lifestyle Choices Can Augment Female Sexual Well-Being

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Finley
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Comprehensive Approach ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Lifestyle Choices ◽  
Sexual Wellbeing ◽  
Multiple Causes

Female sexual wellbeing is complex and it’s an important part of a comprehensive approach to women’s health. Unfortunately, this aspect of health often is not discussed during medical appointments which can be isolating for female patients. Low libido is the most common female sexual dysfunction. There are multiple causes of low libido that may be physical, cultural, emotional, medical psychological or due to her relationship with her partner. A healthy lifestyle is one way to help women overcome low libido and a few examples include exercise, mindfulness and yoga. Ultimately, these lifestyle approaches can enhance sexual satisfaction.

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