Electrolytes in Gastric Juice of Man: I. A Statistical Analysis ok Calcium and Inorganic Phosphorus Before and After Subcutaneous Injection of Large Doses of Histamine

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the oral morphine equivalents (OMEs) prescribed and refill rates following hysterectomy and hysteroscopy in the setting of opioid prescribing practice changes in 2 states. Design: This is a retrospective cohort analysis consisting of 2,916 patients undergoing hysterectomy or hysteroscopy between July 2016 and September 2019 at 2 affiliated academic hospitals in states that underwent legislative changes in opioid prescribing in 2018. Methods: Participants were identified using the Current Procedural Terminology procedure codes in Arizona and Florida. Hysterectomy was chosen as the most invasive gynecologic procedure, while hysteroscopy was chosen as the least invasive. Medical records were abstracted to find opioid prescriptions from 90 days before surgery to 30 days after discharge. Patients with opioid use between 90 and 7 days before surgery were excluded. Prescriptions were converted to OMEs and were calculated per quarter year. Statistical analysis included Wilcoxon rank sum t tests for OMEs and χ2 t tests for refill rates. Interrupted time-series analysis was used to determine significant change in OMEs before and after legislative change. Statistical analysis was performed using SAS version 9.4 (SAS Institute, Cary, NC, USA). Results: In Arizona, 1,067 hysterectomies were performed; 459 (43%) vaginal, 561 (52.6%) laparoscopic/robotic, and 47 (4.4%) abdominal. There were 530 hysteroscopies. Overall median OMEs decreased from 225 prior to July 2018 to 75 after July 2018 (p < 0.0001). The opioid refill rate remained unchanged at 7.4% (p = 0.966). In Florida, there were 769 hysterectomies; 241 (31.3%) vaginal, 476 (61.9%) laparoscopic/robotic, and 52 (6.8%) abdominal. There were 549 hysteroscopies. Overall median OMEs decreased from 150 prior to July 2018 to 0 after July 2018 (p < 0.0001). The opioid refill rate was similar (7.8% before July 2018 and 7.3% after July 2018; p = 0.739). Limitations: Limitations include involvement of a single hospital institution with a total of 10 fellowship-trained surgeons and biases inherent to retrospective study design. Conclusions: Legislative and provider-led changes coincided with decreases in opioid prescribing after 2018 in both states without increasing rates of refills and showed actual data reflected in the medical record. Gynecologists must actively participate in safe prescribing practices to decrease opioid dependence and misuse.

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Statistical Analysis using traditional technique, Microsoft Excel and Predictive Analytic Software

UIC Research Journal ◽

10.17158/514 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Jovelyn M. Durango ◽

Carlito P. Yurango

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Completion Time ◽

Microsoft Excel ◽

Instructional Tools ◽

Traditional Technique ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Computer Based ◽

The One ◽

Time Required

The advent of technology has improved the way statistics is taught and learned. It is claimed that the use of computer-based instructional tools can actively explore the meaning of statistical concepts among the students, as well as enhance their learning experiences. This study aimed to compare three methods of statistical analysis namely, the traditional technique (use of the calculator), Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. This investigation utilized the experimental design, specifically the One-Group Pretest – Posttest Design. There were six education students who self-assessed their attitude before and after the introduction of the use of various computation techniques and performed the statistical analysis considering also the completion time required for each process. Results of the study revealed an increase in the level of attitude among the respondents form the pretest to the posttest. Also, the cognitive level regardless of the approach was very high. However, the t-test failed to establish a significant difference in the attitude among the respondents. On the other hand, there were significant differences in both the test scores and completion time of the respondents in the three methods in favor of SPSS. Keywords: Information technology, statistics, traditional technique, Microsoft excel, SPSS, comparative analysis, experimental research design, Davao City, Philippines.

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PENERAPAN METODE BERMAIN PERAN MAKRO TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERBICARA

Instruksional ◽

10.24853/instruksional.1.1.9-16 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 9

Author(s):

Nirwana Nirwana

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Role Playing ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Observation Data ◽

Group Data ◽

Before And After ◽

Group B ◽

Nonparametric Statistical ◽

Selection Of

Effect of role playing macro methods on children's speaking ability in group B in Nurul Rohmah Bekasi. This research is motivated by the lack of ability to speak children. This is because the method used in the learning process is more likely to use conventional methods. The selection of methods to role playing macro so that children can be motivated and interested in learning and can stimulate the ability to speak children. The population in this study were all children of group B in kindergarten Nurul Rohmah while the study sample was B3 group 11 children for the experimental group and B1 group 11 children for the control group. Data collection techniques through test techniques, and observation. Data analysis techniques used were descriptive statistical analysis and nonparametric statistical analysis. Based on the results of the Wilcoxon test calculation, the calculated T value is 66 and T table 11 then the results obtained T count (66)> T table (11) H1 is accepted and Ho is rejected means that there is an effect of role playing macro methods on children's speaking ability. Whereas the calculated Z value obtained is 2.93 and 1.645 table Z then the result of Z arithmetic (2.93)> Z table (1.645) H1 is accepted and Ho is rejected which means that there is an effect of role playing macro method on children's speaking ability. These results indicate that there is a change in the value of the child's speaking ability before and after getting learning based on the role playing macro method.

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A comparative clinical study on the effect of Gudashunti Nasya and Kola Kulattadi Ruksha Sweda in Manyasthamba

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.5.3.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (03) ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Sandeep K ◽

Guruprasad G ◽

Veeraj Hegde

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Clinical Study ◽

Severe Pain ◽

Computer Usage ◽

Before And After ◽

Comparative Clinical Study ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Classical Symptom

Due to present day lifestyle, a greater number of people are inclined to desk work and computer usage leading to many disorders. Manyasthamba is one among such disorders where the stiffness of neck with severe pain is the classical symptom which hampers our day to day life. While explaining treatment of Manyasthamba our Acharyas explained Rukshasweda and Nasya Karma as main line of treatment. Here a study was done by taking Gudashunti Yoga explained in Sharangadara Samhita indicated for Nasya and Kolakulattadi Churna indicated in Vatavyadhi explained in Ashtanga Sangraha for Ruksha Churna Sweda. A comparative clinical study of 40 patients suffering from Manyastambha were selected after thorough investigation. Patients were subjected to Nasya Karma in Group A and Ruksha Sweda and Nasya Karma in Group B for 7 days. Patients were assessed based on standard parameters before and after treatment and 7 days follow up. The statistical analysis revealed that there was a significant improvement in parameters like pain and stiffness. Hence proving the efficacy in the condition.

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The effectiveness of Pencak Silat to change teenage personalities

Jurnal Konseling dan Pendidikan ◽

10.29210/139800 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Tjung Hauw Sin ◽

Nurul Ihsan

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Extracurricular Activities ◽

Martial Arts ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

T Test ◽

School Students ◽

Before And After ◽

Adolescent Personality

This study aims to look at the effect of martial arts exercises on changes in adolescent personality. The sample of this study was Yadika Lubuklinggau High School students who participated in pencak silat extracurricular activities, totaling 22 people. The sampling technique is a total sampling technique. The hypothesis proposed in this study is that martial arts exercises provide a significant influence on changes in adolescent personality. The design of this study is one group pretest-posttest. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire with Likert Scale. The data in this study are the answers of the sample parents regarding their daily personalities both before and after pencak silat training. Hypothesis testing with a t-test at a significant level of 0.05%. Based on testing the research hypothesis using the t-test statistical analysis it is known that the t-value is 3,227, while the t-table value is 1,720. Thus, it can be concluded that the hypothesis proposed in this study was accepted. The conclusion that can be drawn in this study is that martial arts exercises provide effects on changes in adolescent personality.

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White opaque substance visualized by magnifying narrow-band imaging is associated with intragastric acid conditions

Endoscopy International Open ◽

10.1055/a-0611-4825 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 06 (07) ◽

pp. E830-E837 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Kazumi Togo ◽

Tetsuya Ueo ◽

Kenshi Yao ◽

Kurato Wada ◽

Hideho Honda ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gastric Juice ◽

Narrow Band ◽

Narrow Band Imaging ◽

Lipid Absorption ◽

Before And After ◽

Strong Acidity ◽

Intragastric Acid ◽

H Pylori ◽

Ph Level ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Background and study aims The presence of white opaque substance (WOS) is an endoscopic marker of intestinal metaplasia. Considering that the nature of WOS is absorbed lipid droplets, lipase plays an important role in the lipid absorption process and is inactivated at strong acidity. WOS may only be present in a hypochlorhydria state following Helicobacter pylori infection, and, thus, may not be highly sensitive marker, especially in H. pylori-eradicated patients. We investigated the relationship between WOS and gastric acid conditions. Patients and methods A total of 501 patients were retrospectively evaluated for the presence of WOS at 2 regions of interest using magnifying narrow-band imaging. The pH level of collected gastric juice was also measured. Study end points were (1) prevalence of WOS and its relationship with gastric juice pH in 3 groups: H. pylori-uninfected, H. pylori-infected, and H. pylori-eradicated; (2) the relationship between prevalence of WOS and gastric juice pH before and after proton pump inhibitor (PPI) administration in 29 H. pylori-eradicated cases. Results Prevalence of WOS was 0 % (0 /206), 28.4 % (31/109), and 3.2 % (6/186) in the H. pylori-uninfected, H. pylori-infected, and H. pylori-eradicated groups, respectively. Mean gastric juice pH was significantly higher in WOS-positive cases than in WOS-negative cases in the H. pylori-infected and H. pylori-eradicated groups (P < 0.0001). Mean gastric juice pH increased from 1.1 to 6.9 after PPI administration and WOS prevalence increased from 0 % (0/29) to 45 % (13/29) of cases. Conclusion The prevalence of WOS is closely associated with the neutralization of intragastric pH.

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