Results of the application of the herbal complex Renotinex® in patients with urolithiasis in the early postoperative period

Introduction. The article analyzes the results of the clinical application of the herbal complex Renotinex®, which helps to normalize the function of the urinary tract, reduce pain, remove small stones from the kidneys and reduce the risk of recurrent stone formation. Materials and methods. At the University Clinic of Urology, Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov, a prospective, single-center, randomized study was carried out from November 2019 to March 2020. All patients underwent contact ureterolithotripsy. The patients were divided evenly into 2 groups: group A (n = 30) – patients receiving Renotinex® from the first day after surgery (within 1 month), and group B (n = 30) – a control group of patients not receiving specific therapy. Results. After 1 month of continuous use of the drug, there was an increase in the percentage of calculi discharge after contact ureterolithotripsy, a decrease in the severity of pain, normalization of the temperature curve and the absence of subfebrile condition in all patients. Conclusion. Renotinex® has a lithokinetic effect, its active ingredients contribute to the prevention of infectious and inflammatory complications of urolithiasis.

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Anterior approach levator plication for congenital ptosis, absorpable versus non absorpable sutures

European Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1177/11206721211005320 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 112067212110053

Author(s):

Moustafa Salamah ◽

Ashraf Mahrous Eid ◽

Hani Albialy ◽

Sherif Sharaf EL Deen

Keyword(s):

Randomized Study ◽

Early Postoperative Period ◽

Polyglactin 910 ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Congenital Ptosis ◽

History Of ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Over Time

Purpose: To compare the efficacy of two different suture types in levator plication for correction of congenital ptosis. Subjects and methods: Prospective comparative interventional randomized study involving 42 eyes of 42 patients aged more than 6 years with congenital ptosis and good levator action. The exclusion criteria were as follows: bilateral ptosis, history of previous surgery, fair or poor levator action, and associated other ocular diseases. Patients were randomized into group A, in which double-armed 5/0 polyester Ethibond were used, and group B, in which double-armed 5/0 Coated Vicryl® (polyglactin 910) suture material we used. Outcomes including eyelid height and stability of eyelid height over time were compared with follow-up data. The MRD was 4.05 ± 0.36 mm and 3.95 ± 0.34 after 1 week for both groups A and B, respectively. At the end of study follow up period (24 weeks), the MRD was 3.60 ± 0.42 mm in group A, and 2.52 ± 0.85 mm in group B. Conclusion: No difference in eyelid height between two groups in early postoperative period, but the postoperative eyelid height was more stable over time in the 5/0 polyester Ethibond group (group A) than in the 5/0 Coated Vicryl® (polyglactin 910) group (group B).

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Low Iron Level is related to Telogen Effluvium in Women

Bangladesh Journal of Medicine ◽

10.3329/bjmed.v21i2.13617 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 84-89 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Md Manjurul Karim ◽

Md Abdul Wahab ◽

Lubna Khondoker ◽

Md Shirajul Islam Khan

Keyword(s):

Hair Loss ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Iron Level ◽

History Of ◽

Group A ◽

The Mean ◽

Group B ◽

Medical University ◽

Control Study

A case-control study conducted in the Department of Dermatology and Venereology of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka from July 2008- December 2010. A total 60 female patients of telogen effluvium attending in outpatient department (OPD) were enrolled in the study with 30 having hair loss considered as case (Group-A) and another 30 females had no history of hair loss were considered as control (Group-B). The study included 60 patients and the mean age were 25.4±7 years ranging from 18 to 42 years in group A and 24.8±5.6 years ranging from 17 to 36 years in group B. Maximum number was found in the age group of 21- 30 years in both groups and nearly three fourth (73.4%) patients were unmarried in group A and 18(60.0%) in group B. Most of the patients were student in both groups, which were 21(70.0%) and 17(56.7%) in group A and group B respectively and majority of the the patients were HSC level in both groups, 15(50.0%) and 14(46.7%) in Group A and Group B respectively. Most of the patients came from middle class, which were 20(66.7%) and 16(53.3%) in group A and group B respectively. The mean serum ferritin were 18.8±8.1 g/L ranging from 4.5 to 36.54 g/L and 36.6±9.9 mg/L ranging from 18.46 to 56.3 mg/ L in group A and group B respectively. The mean Hb level was 11.5±1.4 gm/dl ranging from 8.5 to 14.0 gm/dl in group A and 12.8±1.1 gm/dl ranging from 10.5 to 14.5 gm/dl in group B. The mean difference of Hb level was statistically significant (p<0.05) between two groups in unpaired t-test. It can be concluded that low iron level is associated with telogen effluvium in women. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmed.v21i2.13617 Bangladesh J Medicine 2010; 21: 84-89

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Hematological and Biochemical Parameter Changes Related to Methotrexate Therapy

Bangladesh Medical Journal ◽

10.3329/bmj.v40i3.18674 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 40-43

Author(s):

Samaresh Chandra Hazra ◽

Agha Masood Choudhury ◽

Lubana Khondker ◽

Md Shirajul Islam Khan ◽

Nafiza Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Lichen Planus ◽

Biochemical Parameter ◽

Pulse Therapy ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Increasing Trend ◽

Function Test ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Medical University

A clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the hematological and biochemical changes related to methotrexate in the treatment of lichen planus. A total of forty four patients with lichen planus, attendign at the department of Dermatology and Venereology, Bangabandhu Seikha Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh durign the period of january 2009 to December 2010 were enrolled in this study purposively. Of them, 23 patients in group-A (case group) and 21 patients in group-B (control group) were selected randomly. The case group was treated with oral methotrexate and the control group was trated with betamethasone oral mini- pulse therapy. A decreasing trend of hemoglobin level and platet count was observed between two groups. An increasing trend of SGPT was observed among the case adn control up to 6th week of observation and then it decreased. This study also revealed abnormlity in platelet count and liver function test in both the groups. But the overall effects were less in cases than control. So it cand be concluded from this study that methtrexate can be used as an alternative saf drug therapy for the treatmetn of lichen planus. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v40i3.18674 Bangladesh Medical Journal 2011 Vol.40(3):40-43

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Is Local Anesthetic Infiltration Prior to Intravenous Cannulation Beneficial to Patients?

Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ◽

10.3126/njog.v8i1.8853 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 10-13

Author(s):

Babu Raja Shrestha ◽

U Shrestha ◽

A Shrestha ◽

A Rana

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Local Anesthetic ◽

Randomized Study ◽

Cardiovascular Responses ◽

Control Group ◽

Venous Cannulation ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Local Anesthetic Infiltration

Aims: Intravenous cannulation causes pain, anxiety and frustration in patients along with changes in hemodynamic parameters. Infiltration of local anesthetic lessens the pain of intravenous cannulation. This study was performed to compare cardiovascular responses and verbal rating pain scores in two groups with and without local anesthetic infiltration prior to venous cannulation. Methods: This was a randomized study conducted in 100 elective surgical patients, divided into two study groups with 50 patients in each: group A (Control) and group B (local anesthetic infiltration). Prior to venous cannulation in group B, 0.5 ml of 1% lidocaine was infiltrated at the procedure site at dorsum of the wrist. Patients in group A were cannulated directly without local anesthetic infiltration. The hemodynamic changes pre and post cannulation and verbal pain rating scores were recorded by blind observers in all patients. Results: Demographic values in two groups were similar. Increase in heart rate from baseline value was significant in control group (p < 0.05). Post cannulation heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure were significantly higher in group A compared to group B for the first three minutes (p < 0.05). Amongst higher number of patients in group A, verbal rating pain score was significantly higher. Ninety-four percent of the patients in group B were pain free, comfortable and satisfied with the procedure. Conclusions: Intravenous cannulation can be made pain free with patient satisfaction and hemodynamic stability if carried out with prior local anesthetic infiltration. Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology / Vol 8 / No. 1 / Issue 15 / Jan- June, 2013 / 10-13 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njog.v8i1.8853

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Tramadol or Nalbuphine; Which One is Superior for Analgesia in Post-Operative Period after Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Annals of Punjab Medical College ◽

10.29054/apmc/2021.1062 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 51-54

Author(s):

Muhammad Sheraz Javed ◽

◽

Ghulam Mehboob Subhani ◽

Muhammad Akmal ◽

Muhammad Irfan Munir ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pain Control ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Randomized Study ◽

Rescue Analgesia ◽

Post Operative Period ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Medical University ◽

Pain Rating Scale

Background: Kidney stones has got high prevalence worldwide especially in our part of world and per-cutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is gold standard operative modality for renal stone management. Pain control after PCNL is the most important task for treating surgeon as effective pain control causes smooth patient recovery in post-operative period. For analgesia, many drugs can be used, out of which tramadol and nalbuphine always been in comparison for effective analgesic activity. Objective: To compare efficacy of tramadol and nalbuphine as potent analgesic in patients after PCNL. Study Design: A prospective randomized study. Settings: Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, Allied Hospital/Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad and Department of Urology, DHQ Hospital/Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad Pakistan. Duration: From September 2016 to September 2020 (4 Years). Methodology: 286 patients undergoing PCNL for either gender and sides enrolled in study according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients divided into Group A (Administered with tramadol) and Group B (administered with nalbuphine) and patients evaluated for pain up to 48 hours after surgery using 11-point numerical pain rating scale rating from0-10 where 0 is no pain, 1-3 mild pain, 4-6 moderate pain, 7-9 severe pain and 10 as worst pain and use of rescue analgesia observed in either groups. Data obtained and statistical evaluation done. Results: 286 patients enrolled from age 15-75 years with mean age of 40.2 years. Among 286 patients, 161 were male and 125 were female patients. Both groups A and B having 143 patients each. Analysis showed that tramadol has superiority over nalbuphine and need of analgesia is more in patient given nalbuphine (118 vs 31) as maintenance analgesic agent in post-operative period after PCNL. Conclusion: This study showed that tramadol has superiority over nalbuphine for analgesia after PCNL.

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Comparison of Ondansetron and Granisetron for prevention of PONV following elective LUCS

Journal of the Bangladesh Society of Anaesthesiologists ◽

10.3329/jbsa.v20i2.3993 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 61-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Md Raihan Uddin ◽

Lutful Aziz ◽

SN Samad Choudhury

Keyword(s):

Caesarean Section ◽

Spinal Anaesthesia ◽

Postoperative Period ◽

Elective Caesarean Section ◽

Study Groups ◽

Early Postoperative Period ◽

Control Group ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Oral Ondansetron

The aim of the study was to compare the antiemetic effects of oral ondansetron (8mg) and granisectron (2mg) for prevention of PONV following elective caesarean section. Ninety parturients scheduled for elective caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia were randomly allocated into three groups. Group A (n=30) were received vitamin tab, group B (n=30) parturients were received oral ondansectron (8mg) & group C (n=30) parturients were received oral granisetron (2mg). Anesthetic procedure was common to all groups. Emetic episodes in early postoperative period (1st 24 hrs.) were recorded and compared in different study groups. Emetic episodes were observed in six parturients (20%) in group A (control), 3 parturients in group B (3%) and 3 parturients in group C (3%). So to conclude, minimal emetic episodes were observed in early postoperative period in parturients who had received ondensetron or granisetron than the control group. Keywords: LUCS, PONV, Ondansetron, and Granisetron. Journal of BSA, Vol. 20, No. 2, July 2007 p.61-65

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To Compare the Effect on IOP Following Primary Trabeculectomy with MMC 0.2% versus Trabeculectomy without MMC in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43b32577 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 475-480

Author(s):

Zakaullah Gopang ◽

Shabeer Ahmed Bhutto ◽

Naeem Akhtar Katpar ◽

Arslan hassan Rajper ◽

Vijay Nagdev

Keyword(s):

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma ◽

Open Angle Glaucoma ◽

Test Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Open Angle ◽

Primary Procedure ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Medical University

Objective: To determine the effect on intraocular pressure following primary Trabeculectomy with MMC 0.2% versus Trabeculectomy without MMC in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. Study Design: This is a prospective and experimental Study. Setting: Study carried out at Ophthalmology Department, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University Larkana, from 01-03-2020 to 31-08-2020 (06 Months). Materials and Methods: The patients with primary open angle glaucoma were selected from glaucoma clinic after taking careful history and clinical examination. Patients selected for trabeculectomy into two groups. Group A includes 43 patients while Group B also includes 43 patients. Among Group A patients adjunctive MMC 0.2mg/ml for a period of 3 minutes was used during trabeculectomy as a primary procedure (Test Group) while Group B patients were operated without MMC 0.2% (Control Group). Follow-up period of 06 months was observed in both groups. The span of study was from 01-03-2020 to 31-08-2020. Results: The total of 86 Eyes of 86 patients of POAG were included in this study. Group A patients were operated for trabeculectomy with MMC while group B patients were operated for trabeculectomy without MMC. The mean IOP before surgery of Group-A was 25.39±2.42 mmHg while in Group-B it was 26.23±4.23mmHg. At day 1 of surgery in Group-A patients IOP was 13.20±3.05 mmHg while in Group-B patients IOP, was 14.09±4.04 mmHg. After 3 months in Group-A, IOP was 13.04±3.81 mmHg in Group-B IOP was 14.01±4.18 mmHg. Out of 43 patients in Group-A, 41(95.3%) were succeeded while in Group-B, 39(90.7%)were succeeded. Significant result was found for IOP reduction after 6 months of surgeryin group-A IOP was 13.48 + 2.86 mmHg while in group-B, IOP was 15.09 ±2.64 (P=0.754). Conclusion: Trabeculectomy with MMC as a primary procedure seems to be more effective than trabeculectomy without MMC.

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Bite Force Assessment of Mandibular Interforaminal Fractures Treated with Combination of Microplate and Miniplate—A Randomized Control Study

Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction Open ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1646776 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. s-0038-1646776 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

D. Anand ◽

Kavitha Prasad ◽

RM Lalitha ◽

K. Ranganath ◽

BR Rajnikanth ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Randomized Study ◽

Study Groups ◽

Bite Force ◽

Control Group ◽

Mandibular Fractures ◽

Clinical Parameters ◽

Hardware Failure ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group A ◽

Group B

The purpose of this study was to compare the mechanical behavior of combination of microplate and miniplate with two standard miniplates for fixation of mandibular fractures in the interforaminal region on the basis of bite force and other clinical parameters. A prospective randomized study was conducted on 20 patients with mandibular fracture requiring open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) who were randomly categorized into Group A and Group B with 10 patients in each group. Ten healthy persons whose age and gender matched with study groups were included in control Group C. Pre- and postoperative bite force was measured at specified intervals in both the study groups and was compared with the control group. The bite force values were comparatively less in Group A than Group B, although there was no statistically significant difference. Also, bite force values were less in both the study groups when compared with the control group. No statistically significant difference was found in other clinical parameters such as infection, fracture mobility, and hardware failure. The results were suggestive that the use of microplate and miniplate combination in management of minimally displaced mandibular fractures in the interforaminal region provides stable fixation comparable to two miniplate combination.

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Improving Resilience and Self-Esteem among University Students with Entrepreneurship Simulation Board Game

International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) ◽

10.11591/ijere.v1i1.11406 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 48

Author(s):

Kususanto Prihadi ◽

Damien Z.Y. Cheow ◽

Jonathan H.E Yong ◽

Megaaneesh Sundrasagran

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Control Group ◽

Board Game ◽

Resilience Scale ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

The University ◽

Experimental Group

This study aims to evaluate the effect of the frequency of playing a board game that simulates entrepreneurial experience called “Traders” on the university students’ resilience and self-esteem. Traders Board Game (TBG) was developed in 2015 with an aim to improve several entrepreneurship skills among young adults, and resilience being one of them. Pre and posttests of resilience have been done to 12 participants before they were divided into three groups: the control group, who did not play the game, the experimental group A, who played the game once a week for three weeks, and the experimental group B, who played the game twice a week for three weeks. Resilience was measured by adapting Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, whereas self-esteem was measured by utilizing Mruk two-dimensional Self-esteem scale. There was a statistically significant difference among the the three groups in resilience improvement, where the experimental group A scored the highest, and no significant difference was discovered in terms of self-eteem improvement. The results suggested that playing TBG in certain frequency significantly improves resilience among the participants.

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