scholarly journals Prediction of Mental Illness Using Indian Astrology: Cross-Sectional Findings from a Prospective Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 555-578
Author(s):  
Rajeshkrishna Bhandary ◽  
Podila Satya Sharma ◽  
Hema Tharoor
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
A Prospective Study

No correlation between sonographic and electrophysiological parameters in carpal tunnel syndrome

2013 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Żyluk ◽  
I. Walaszek ◽  
Z. Szlosser
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Sectional Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Conduction Disturbances ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Electrophysiological Examination ◽  
A Prospective Study

A prospective study was carried out to investigate any correlation between electrophysiological and sonographic findings in patients with a clinical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. A total of 113 patients (113 wrists) in 90 women and 23 men, with a mean age of 60 years, underwent sonographic and electrophysiological examination. Fifty-five patients (48%) had mild, 43 (38%) moderate and 12 (11%) had severe conduction disturbances and three patients had normal conduction. Sonographic measurements showed a cross-sectional area of the median nerve of 9.9 mm2 at the forearm and 17.8 mm2 at the tunnel inlet. The mean anteroposterior diameter (height) of the nerve at the tunnel inlet was 2.7 mm, and the lowest height inside the tunnel was 1.8 mm. No correlation was found between sonographic and electrophysiological parameters.

scholarly journals Estimation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Tuberculosis Patients in Penang: A Prospective Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-50
Author(s):  
Zohra Bhatti ◽  
Amer Hayat Khan ◽  
Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman ◽  
Madeeha Laghari ◽  
Irfhan Ali Bin Hyder Ali
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
And Control

Background: A clear understanding of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of tuberculosis (TB) patients is important to encourage patients' contribution to TB prevention and control. Appropriate knowledge, positive attitude, preventing transmission and early diagnosis of TB are key factors in improving patient outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practices about TB and determine related influencing factors among TB patients. Methodology:  A cross-sectional prospective study by using a validated structured tool was conducted among TB patients more than 18 years of age. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize socio-demographic characteristics and TB knowledge, attitude, and practices level. To compare scores of each domain with various demographic factors, the Kruskal Wallis H test was applied. Results: Total participants in the study were 337. Of these, 231(68.5%) were male and 106(31.5%) were females with a mean age of 46.5±17.1 years. A significant difference was observed between males and females TB knowledge and practices concerning age. Patients with ³ 12 years of educational background profoundly have better knowledge. Conclusion: Overall, TB patients have shown encouraging results of the study, but poor attitudes and practicing behaviors are observed among TB patients. More extensive strategies should be developed to enhance the campaign of awareness programs among TB patients to improve preventing behavior towards disease. 

scholarly journals A prospective study and correlation of cytological, cell-block and histopathological diagnosis of breast lesions

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 352-358
Author(s):  
Ankita Paul ◽  
Sowmya S Manjunath
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Histopathological Diagnosis ◽  
Cell Block ◽  
Diagnostic Modality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diagnostic Role ◽  
Palpable Breast ◽  
A Prospective Study

Breast carcinoma is the second most common cancer in the world and establishing an early diagnosis is clinically very important. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is the fast, reliable and ideal initial diagnostic modality for the diagnosis of these lesions. This is a cross-sectional prospective study of 12 months duration. A total of 160 patients underwent FNAC of palpable breast lump/lumps. A cell-block preparation was done for 80 cases and the histopathological examination has been performed on all the 160 cases.The cytomorphological diagnosis, cell-block diagnosis and histopathological diagnosis were correlated using suitable statistical methods. Out of 160 patients, on cytological examination, 107 cases (67%) were benign and 53cases (33%) were malignant. On histopathological examination, 104 cases (65%) were benign and 56 cases (35%) were malignant. On examination of cell block, two cases which were indeterminate in FNAC turned out to be malignant. FNAC plays a main diagnostic role as an out-patient procedure which gives rapid diagnosis. FNAC when combined with cell-block can give more accurate diagnosis.

scholarly journals Internet-Related Disorders and Their Effects on Personality Development in Adolescents from Germany—Results from a Prospective Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 529
Author(s):  
Kai W. Müller ◽  
Manfred E. Beutel ◽  
Leonard Reinecke ◽  
Michael Dreier ◽  
Christian Schemer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Personality Development ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Complex Trait ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
One Year ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Computer Game Addiction

Internet-related disorders (IRD) are increasingly becoming a major health issue. IRD are defined as the predominant use of online content, related to a loss of control and continued use despite negative consequences. Despite findings from cross-sectional studies, the causality of pathways accelerating the development of IRD are unclear. While etiological models emphasize the role of personality as risk factor, mutual influences between IRD and personality have not been examined. A prospective study with two assessments was conducted with n = 941 adolescents (mean age of 13.1 years; 10–17 years). Our aim was to validate etiological assumptions and to examine the effects of IRD-symptoms on the maturation of personality. IRD were measured with the Scale of the Assessment of Internet and Computer game Addiction (AICA-S). Personality traits were assessed using the Brief Five Factor Inventory (BFI). Conscientiousness and neuroticism were predictive for IRD symptoms one year later, and were likewise prone to changes depending on incidence or remission of IRD. Conscientiousness and openness moderated the course of IRD symptoms. Our findings point to complex trait–pathology associations. Personality influences the risk of development and maintenance of IRD symptoms and pre-existing IRD-symptoms affect the development of personality. Adaptations to etiological models are discussed and perspectives for novel intervention strategies are suggested.

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