ANKLE AND MIDFOOT FRACTURES;

Objectives: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Ottawa rule in ankle andmidfoot fracture keeping x-ray as gold standard. Study Design: Descriptive study. Setting:Department of Orthopedics, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Period: June 2014 to May 2016.Materials and Methods: Through a Cross Sectional Study Design, a total of 175 patientspresenting with suspicion of ankle/mid foot fracture were selected in a consecutive mannerfrom the OPD and subjected to detection of fracture through Ottawa Ankle Rule followed byX-ray to confirm the diagnosis of fracture. Results: The mean age group of patients in ourstudy was 36.1+10.4 years. There were 85.7% males and 14.3% were females. The sensitivityanalysis shows OAR has a sensitivity of 81.2% and specificity 61.9%., positive predictive valueof the OAR is 79.1% and negative predictive value is 65.0% keeping X-ray as a gold standard.Conclusion: The overall sensitivity and specificity of the OAR lies within an acceptable rangein our local population however, we still recommend further research work over it beforerecommendations as a routine screening test for the fracture of ankle or mid foot.

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Association between Diabetic Retinopathy and Chronic Periodontitis—A Cross-Sectional Study

Medical Sciences ◽

10.3390/medsci6040104 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 104 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Veena H. R. ◽

Sribhargava Natesh ◽

Sudhir Patil

Keyword(s):

Diabetic Retinopathy ◽

Serum Creatinine ◽

Glycated Haemoglobin ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chronic Inflammatory Condition ◽

The Mean

Periodontal disease (PD), a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by destruction of the supporting tissues of the teeth, increases the risk of complications in diabetics. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication of prolonged hyperglycaemia. There appears to be a similarity in the pathogenesis of DR and PD. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the association, if any, between DR and PD, correlate the severity of DR with the severity of PD, and investigate the association between glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), serum creatinine and periodontal variables. The periodontal status of 200 adult diabetic patients in the age group of 30–65 years with varying severity of DR was assessed. Evaluation of the severity of PD was assessed by recording clinical parameters. Haematological investigations including glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and serum creatinine were estimated before the initiation of treatment for DR. A statistically significant association between the mean duration of diabetes mellitus (DM) and the severity of DR and PD was found. The severity of PD was directly correlated with the severity of DR. There was a significant association between the levels of HbA1c and serum creatinine and severity of DR and PD. There could be a plausible relationship between DR and PD. Further prospective studies on a larger population with longer follow-ups are required to ascertain whether PD and its severity directly affect the progression and severity of DR.

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Vertebrogenic back pain syndrome in children 9–17 years with spinal deformities

Pediatric Traumatology Orthopaedics and Reconstructive Surgery ◽

10.17816/ptors715-14 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 5-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marchel S. Vetrile ◽

Aleksandr A. Kuleshov ◽

Nikolai A. Eskin ◽

Mikhail B. Tsykunov ◽

Alexey I. Kokorev ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Pain Syndrome ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Spinal Deformities ◽

Age Group ◽

Healthy Individuals ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

X Ray

Aim. We defined the prevalence of back pain in children and adolescents aged 917 years with spinal deformities. Material and methods. The cross-sectional study included 230 students with different spinal deformities aged 917 years. The prevalence of back pain, intensity, location, and situations in which it occurred were assessed via questionnaire. Results. Among 230 respondents, 186 (80.9%) admitted that they had experienced back pain (mainly in the lumbar spine) at various frequencies within the year preceding the study. Mild pain was prevalent (71% of respondents). Girls experienced back pain significantly more frequently than boys. Conclusions. Back pain in children and adolescents requires clinical and instrumental examination, including X-ray. Back pain is a frequent phenomenon in children with different spinal deformities. Тhe incidence of pain in children and adolescents with spinal deformities in our study is statistically higher than that of healthy individuals of the same age group.

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Prevalence of otomycosis in Khouzestan Province, south-west Iran

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215112002277 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 127 (1) ◽

pp. 25-27 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

N Saki ◽

A Rafiei ◽

S Nikakhlagh ◽

N Amirrajab ◽

S Saki

Keyword(s):

Aspergillus Niger ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Seasonal Distribution ◽

Age Group ◽

External Ear ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Penicillium Species ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

South West ◽

The Mean

AbstractBackground:This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of otomycosis and aetiological agents in Khouzestan province, south-west Iran.Methods:This cross-sectional study examined and cultured 881 swabs from suspected external otitis cases, collected from throughout Khouzestan province. Fungal agents were identified by slide culture and complementary tests when necessary.Results:The mean patient age was 37 years. The 20–39 year age group had the highest prevalence of otomycosis: 293 cases, comprising 162 (55.3 per cent) women and 131 (44.7 per cent) men. The seasonal distribution of cases was: summer, 44.7 per cent; autumn, 28.7 per cent; winter, 14.7 per cent; and spring, 11.9 per cent. The fungal agents isolated were Aspergillus niger (67.2 per cent), Aspergillus flavus (13 per cent), Candida albicans (11.6 per cent), Aspergillus fumigatus (6.2 per cent) and penicillium species (2 per cent).Conclusion:Fungal otomycosis is still one of the most important external ear diseases. In this study in south-west Iran, Aspergillus niger was the predominant aetiological agent. However, clinicians should be cautious of candidal otomycosis, which has a lower rate of incidence but is more prevalent among 20–39 year olds.

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Varicose Veins Among Different Occupational Background in City of Mosul-Iraq

10.53350/pjmhs211551399 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (5) ◽

pp. 1399-1402

Author(s):

H. J. Mahmood ◽

R. H. Ibrahim ◽

M. F. Abdulghani ◽

Z. F. Al-Zaidy

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Varicose Veins ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Results ◽

The Mean ◽

Occupational Background ◽

The City

Background and aim: The Objectives of the present study to determine the VV among people with different background occupations in the City of Mosul, Iraq. Materials and method: A cross-sectional study was performed at Mosul Teaching Hospital between November 2019 and February 2020. Two hundred people who were physically examined represented different jobs in Iraqi society (Nurses, address, Policemen, and teachers). A physical examination was conducted of all participants who agreed to engage in this study. Results: The overall prevalence rate of VV among different occupational backgrounds in the City of Mosul is 19.5%. The study found that the percentage of men (50.5%) and women (49.5%). Most of the patient was beyond to age group (41-45) years and the mean age of the participants was (39.1+3.1). According to the BMI, the results indicated that most subjects belong to a class<30 (77%). Conclusions: The nurses will seek to prevent excessive extended occupational standing and using sitting or walking when appropriate. As a result, an improvement in clinical practice may reduce the incidence of vascular disease. Keywords: Varicose, Veins, Occupational

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Thyroidectomy Related Complications in Post-Thyroid Lobectomy (Unilateral) in Addition to Thyroid Isthmusectomy

10.53350/pjmhs2115123444 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (12) ◽

pp. 3444-3445

Author(s):

Sadaf Raffat Mustafa ◽

Abdul Manan Khan ◽

Wajih-ud-Din , Shinwari ◽

Muhammad Jamil ◽

Azmatullah Khan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Study Design ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

International Medical ◽

Completion Thyroidectomy ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Frequent Complication ◽

Medical College ◽

Thyroid Lobectomy ◽

The Mean

Objective: To identify thyroidectomy related complications in post-thyroid lobectomy (unilateral) in addition to isthmusectomy. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration: Department of ENT, Islamic International Medical College, Islamabad from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020. Methods: Sixty patients were enrolled. These patients were those who have to undergo complete thyroidectomy post unilateral-thyroid lobectomy in addition to isthmusectomy. The age pf the patients was 16-72 years. Each patient’s demographic, clinical as well as surgical details were recorded and calcium tests were run. Results: There were 34 females and 26 males in this study. The mean age of the enrolled patients was 41.12±5.9 years. The mean BMI calculated of the patients was 25.4±2.5 kg/m2. Hypocalcaemia (transient) was identified 10% whereas 3.3% got seroma and 1.6% each suffered from transient voice hoarseness and hematoma in neck. Conclusion: Transient hypocalcaemia is the most frequent complication followed with seroma and hematoma. Keywords: Completion Thyroidectomy, Thyroid lobectomy, Thyroidectomy

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The Level of Ca125 in Preand Postoperative of Endometriosis

Indonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.32771/inajog.v4i3.436 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 142-146

Author(s):

Asriyanti Amsir ◽

Andi M Tahir ◽

Nusratuddin Abdullah

Keyword(s):

Study Design ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Mean Value ◽

Stage I ◽

Stage Iii ◽

Ca 125 ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mean

Objective: To determine the Ca-125 level in pre- and post-operative of endometriosis and its correlation to endometriosis stage and severity of dysmenorrhea. Method: This was a cross-sectional study design conducted at Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo dan some affiliated hospitals. We took the patients undergoing laparoscopy or laparotomy consecutively. Result: The mean value of preoperative Ca-125 level in stage I-II was 21.53 (SD 12.64) IU/ml vs 72.52 (SD 8.52) IU/ml in stage III-IV. The mean value of postoperative Ca-125 level was 14.82 (SD 10.00) IU/ml (stage I-II) vs 61.03 (SD 8.43) IU/ml (stage III-IV); they were significantly different (p

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Among Medical Students And Their Family Members Towards The COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Based Cross-Sectional Study

KYAMC Journal ◽

10.3329/kyamcj.v11i4.51990 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 166-170

Author(s):

Mushtaq Ahmad ◽

Farial Naima Rahman ◽

Md Zubaidur Rahman ◽

Md Zulfikar Ali ◽

Mohammad Ali

Keyword(s):

Local Population ◽

Family Members ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Bangladeshi Population ◽

Spread Of Infection

Background: COVID-19 is an emerging infectious disease which has created a global health emergency status. It is now super spreading in the community of Bangladeshi population causing morbidity and mortality amongst masses. Objectives: The aim of this study is to find out the knowledge, attitude and practices of medical college students and their family members towards the Covid-19. Materials & Methods: This online cross sectional study was conducted from the 15 April to 30 April 2020 during the lockdown period in Bangladesh. Collected data was analyzed by using SPSS IBM version 22.0. Results: A total of 517 responses were obtained. The majority of the population 326 (63.06%) were female and 352 (68.09%) belonged to an age group of 21-30 years. This study has revealed that 412(79.69%) believe COVID-19 affect all age group, 311(60.15%) thinks that it affect the elder people seriously, 215(41.59%) thinks specific treatment is not available for COBID-19, Greater part of respondents 256(49.52%) says COVID-19 infection is preventable, 452(87.43%) gives positive opinion about government lockdown to avoid further spread of infection and 402(77.76%) believes physical distancing is helpful to prevent spread of this disease. Regarding 14 days quarantine period 375(72.53%) give positive answer, 425(82.20%) says COVID-19 affects world economy badly, 298(57.64%) thinks the situation may be controlled soon. Conclusion: Since prevention is better that cure, hence an increasing need of awareness amongst the local population regarding COVID-19 is required. Further extensive survey studies are required in future that can provide supportive data in developing and implementing public health policies regarding COVID-19 pandemic in our country. KYAMC Journal Vol. 11, No.-4, January 2021, Page 166-170

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Awareness and use of PPE among radiographic workers working in some selected Government and Private Hospital in Dhaka City

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science ◽

10.3329/bjms.v21i1.56336 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 114-119

Author(s):

Farhana Salim ◽

Iffat Nowshin ◽

Meherunnessa Begum

Keyword(s):

Private Hospital ◽

Medical Science ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Dhaka City ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

X Ray ◽

Academic Qualification ◽

Monitoring Devices

Aim: This was a descriptive cross sectional study with an aim to find out the occurrences of awareness and use of PPE among the radiographic workers. Methods: The study was conducted among 80 radiographic workers working in 30 different X-ray installations in Dhaka city. Data were collected by direct interviewing of the respondents by using structured questionnaires. Result: Out of all respondents, 93.8%were male and 6.2% were female. Fifty two percent were within the age group 31-40 years. Forty-five percent of all the respondents had higher academic qualification on radiography and eighty-six percent of them were trained in radiography. Ninetynine percent of the workers were aware about using personal protective equipments and Ninetyseven percent were aware about using monitoring devices. However PPE was used by ninety-two percent and radiation monitoring devices by only thirty-six percent. Conclusion: Appropriate protective devices and monitoring devices were not available in most the installations. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21(1) 2022 Page : 114-119

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ASSESSMENT OF THE FREQUENCY OF DIFFERENT PATTERNS OF CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF CHILDREN PRESENTING WITH CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA

Pakistan Postgraduate Medical Journal ◽

10.51642/ppmj.v31i04.388 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 (04) ◽

pp. 178-181

Author(s):

Habib Ullah ◽

Fayiza Manzoor Ahmad ◽

Sumaira Hmaid ◽

Noor ul Ain Mehak ◽

Assiya Afzal ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Local Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Adrenal Hyperplasia ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cousin Marriage ◽

Salt Depletion ◽

The Mean

Objective: To assess the frequency of different patterns of presentation of children presenting with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Methodology:It was a cross sectional study conducted at the department of Pediatric, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore, from19-12-2017 to 19-06-2018.92 infants who met the selectin criteria were recruited for the study. Then blood sample was obtained and if serum sodium <135mEq/L, then salt depletion was labeled. Then, infants underwent genital examination for assessment of genital virilization. All data is entered is specially designed Performa and analyzed in SPSS. Results: The mean age of patients was 6.52±3.56months. There were 49 (53.26%) male while 43 (46.74%) female infants. The mean weight of patients was 5.59±1.44kg. There were 21 (22.83%) cases of consanguineous marriage while 71 (77.17%) were other than cousin marriage. There were 63 (68.48%) had salt depletion while in 29 (31.52%) did not had salt depletion. There were 39 (42.39%) had genital virilization while in 53 (57.61%) did not had genital virilization. Conclusion: Thus the frequency of patterns (salt depletion and genital virilization) of Congenital adrenal hyperplasia are high in local population.

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GONIAL ANGLE DETERMINATION; A COMPARISON BETWEEN LATERAL CEPHALOGRAM AND BOTH HEMISPHERES OF ORTHOPANTOMOGRAM

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal ◽

10.51253/pafmj.v71i4.3346 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 71 (4) ◽

pp. 1460-63

Author(s):

Mehwish Khan ◽

Faheem Nake Akhtar ◽

Abdullah Jan ◽

Fatima Hamid ◽

Sana Tariq

Keyword(s):

Study Design ◽

Armed Forces ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Posterior Border ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Lateral Cephalogram ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mean Values ◽

Gonial Angle ◽

The Mean

Objective: To evaluate the mean values of Genial angle measured by Lateral cephalogram and Orthopantomogram. Study Design: comparative cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Rawalpindi, from Aug 2018 to Feb 2019. Methodology: Patients irrespective of gender between the ages of 13-20 who reported for the treatment of class I malocclusion with complete anterior dentition were included. Orthopantomogram and lateral cephalogram were drawn by the same person. Gonial angle on orthopantomogram was measured by drawing tangents on posterior border of ramus and lower border of mandible on both halves of orthopantomogram. On lateral cephalogram the angle was measured between ramus and mandible. Gonial angle measured from lateral cephalogram and orthopantomogram were compared. T-test was applied. Results: Mean age of the individuals was 18.33 ± 3.97 years. The mean gonial angle measured on lateral cephalogram was 122.66 ± 1.64 degrees while the mean gonial angle measured on right and left side of orthopantomogram was 122.41 ± 1.56 degrees and 122.33 ± 1.55 degrees respectively. Conclusion: Orthopantomogram can also be used to measure gonial angle as accurately as a lateral cephalogram with the advantage that there are no superimpositions and both the gonial angles can be measured simultaneously on orthopantomogram.

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