scholarly journals A Snapshot on Myxoma Operation of 62 Patients at National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases(NICVD), Dhaka, Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
KS Islam
Keyword(s):  
Operative Mortality ◽  
Cerebral Stroke ◽  
Emergency Procedure ◽  
Routine Procedure ◽  
Low Output Syndrome ◽  
Operative Outcome ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Elective Procedure ◽  
Flow Charts ◽  
Age Range

Background: Intra-cardiac mass, particularly myxoma operation is common at NICVD .Its frequency is about 1-2% among all operations done here. The main aim of this study was to analyze the different aspects of this tumour and its surgery on 62 patients operated over last three years (2015-2017). Methods: It is a retrospective study .The data were collected over a period of 03 years (2015-2017) For this I studied the ward admission register, OT and ICU registers ,ICU flow charts, talked with the respective unit doctors to collect my data. Then the data were analyzed manually and by computer. Results: Age range of the patients were from 7.5 years to 65years with a mean±SD (36.94±13.99). Male and female patient ratio were M:F=1:1.81.Myxoma were more common in the 4th and 5th decade of life in this study population .Preoperative time delay for operation after hospital admission was 9±2.12days.All the operations were done as an elective procedure rather urgent or emergency procedure. Post operative mortality was around 12.90% among these patients. The causes of high mortality following myxoma operation were Low Output Syndrome, Congestive Heart Failure , Cerebral stroke and septicaemia. Conclusion: Myxoma operation is common in NICVD. Most of our patients were dealt as a routine procedure. Their features and surgical procedure were similar with a little difference among the neighbouring countries. Our post operative outcome was a little bit worse (12.90% mortality) over the mentioned period. We need to find out the causes and to take care of these patients to reduce mortality in future. Bangladesh Heart Journal 2018; 33(2) : 85-89

Outcome of Patch Test on Crack Sole among Bangladeshi Population

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-67
Author(s):  
Abu Sayeed Mohammad ◽  
Shahadat Hossain ◽  
Zulfiqur Hossain Khan
Keyword(s):  
Patch Test ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Significant Morbidity ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Bangladeshi Population ◽  
One Year ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Test Result

Background: Crack sole may produce significant morbidity among the physical labourer. Objective: The purpose of this study was to find out the patch test result in crack sole which was due to allergic contactants. Methodology: This test was conducted in the Department at Dermatology and Venereology of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh from July 2001 to June 2002 for a period of one year. Patients with crack sole were selected as study population. All patients were asked about the details clinical history. Patch test was done by individually prepared alminium Finn Chamber mounted on scanpore tape. Result: A total number of 15 patients were recruited for this study after fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The age range was 8 years to 70 years. Among 15 patients 3 patients were patch test positive remaining 12 patients were patch test negative. Two patient were female and one was male. Conclusion: In conclusion patch test is positive among the crack sole patients. Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2020;7(2): 64-67

scholarly journals Assessment of the Effects of Rehabilitation on Balance Impairment in Patients After Ischemic Stroke According to Selected Tests and Scales

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Jaworska ◽  
Tomasz Tuzim ◽  
Małgorzata Starczyńska ◽  
Magdalena Wilk-Frańczuk ◽  
Agnieszka Pedrycz
Keyword(s):  
Test Group ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Cerebral Stroke ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ◽  
Age Range

Abstract Cerebral stroke is one of the most important issues for modern medicine. Despite the fact that numerous activities have been undertaken for the purpose of raising awareness and significance of prevention, this condition still remains one of the main reasons behind disability. The objective of the work was to assess the effects of the type of therapy, age and period from the incident occurrence, on the progress of rehabilitation of imbalance and body stability observed in a group of researched patients, on the basis of results obtained according to the Berg Balance Scale, tandem balance test, Kwolek’s loading symmetry index and Timed Up and Go test. The test group comprised of 55 post-stroke patients. The group consisted of 29 women (52.73%) and 26 men (47.27%). The average age of the subjects was 61.02 years (age range between 33-85 years). A number of the patients were subjected to rehabilitation with the use of classic kinesitherapy, whereas the remaining group underwent rehabilitation based on the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation method (PNF).

scholarly journals Awareness and Attitudes toward Corneal Donations among Applicants and Staff of a Driver, Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth Lartey ◽  
ELLEN KONADU ANTWI-ADJEI ◽  
Solomon Agyapong ◽  
Abdul-Kabir Mohammed ◽  
Derrick N.O. Mensah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Corneal Transplant ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Willingness To Donate ◽  
Drivers License ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Good Potential ◽  
Potential Mode ◽  
Corneal Donation ◽  
Age Range

Abstract Background: Corneal transplantations are surgeries performed for irreparable corneal diseases and damage. However, there is a gap between the number of potential recipients and the number of donor corneas available. The main aim of the study was to determine the awareness and attitudes toward corneal donation among applicants and staff of DVLA, Kumasi-Ghana. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. 100 participants were selected using convenient sampling method. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit responses from participants concerning awareness and attitudes toward corneal transplant. Results: The mean ± SD age of the participants was 32.05 ± 11.48years and age range, 18-67years. Males were 66% whilst females constituted 34%. 32.7% of the participants were aware of corneal donation. Majority of the participants were Christians (83.1%) and Singles (63%). Television was the source of information with the highest preponderance (49.4%). 67.3% were willing to donate their corneas after death. 63.9% were willing to indicate their donor statuses on drivers’ license form which had a significant association with willingness to donate cornea after death (p<0.05, ᵪ 2 = 12.187). Conclusion: There is a poor level of awareness (32.7%) of transplant and donation amongst the study population but a good level of willingness to donate organs (67%). Consent via driving license would seem to be a good potential mode of obtaining consent to supplement the harvesting of adequate tissues for transplant if adequate awareness is created.

scholarly journals Frequency of familial short stature identified in children presenting with short stature at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Multan, Pakistan.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 993-996
Author(s):  
Waqas Imran Khan ◽  
◽  
Asia Noreen ◽  
Summera Tabasum ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Short Stature ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
P Value ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Pediatric Endocrinology ◽  
Multicenter Studies ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Study Setting

Objectives: The objective of my study was to determine the frequency of familial short height in children aged 3 to 14 years with short height. Study Design: Descriptive study. Setting: Department of Pediatric Endocrinology at The Children Hospital & Institute of Child health Multan (CH& ICH). Period: 1st November 2018 to 31st October 2019. Material & Methods: Eighty four patients were enrolled after taking informed consent from parents/guardians. Heights of all patients, parental heights, mid parental heights were plotted on CDC growth charts. Patients having familial short stature were noted down. Results: Out of 84 patients, 59 (70.2%) were males and 25 (29.85%) were females. Age range was 3-14 years. Mean age of the population was 8.68 ± 3.42 years and mean height and weight were 114.29 ± 24.62cm and 28.95±10.01 kg, respectively. Mean height for mother and father of the patients were 154.39 ±4.56cm and 171.10 ± 3.52cm, respectively. Out of 84 children, 21 (25%) patients had FSS. In our study population FSS was more seen in children < 8 years of age, female gender and families with income of > 20K/months with p value of 0.879, 0.129 and 0.592 respectively. Conclusion: Majority of children presenting with short stature have FSS and CDG and do not have an endocrine disorder. In our study, frequency of familial short stature in children aged 3 to 14 years was 25%. The results should be validated in multicenter studies.

scholarly journals Awareness and Attitudes toward Corneal Transplants among Applicants and Staff of a Driver, Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth Lartey ◽  
ELLEN KONADU ANTWI-ADJEI ◽  
Solomon Agyapong ◽  
Abdul-Kabir Mohammed ◽  
Derrick N.O. Mensah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Corneal Transplant ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Willingness To Donate ◽  
Corneal Transplants ◽  
Drivers License ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Good Potential ◽  
Potential Mode ◽  
Age Range

Abstract Introduction: Corneal transplantations are surgeries performed for irreparable corneal diseases and damage. However, there is a gap between the number of potential recipients and the number of donor corneas available. The main aim of the study was to determine the awareness and attitudes towards corneal transplants among applicants and staff of DVLA, Kumasi-Ghana. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. 100 participants were selected using convenient sampling method. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit responses from participants concerning awareness and attitudes toward corneal transplant. Results: The mean ± SD age of the participants was 32.05 ± 11.48years and age range, 18-67years. Males were 66% whilst females constituted 34%. 32.7% of the participants were aware of corneal transplant. Majority of the participants were Christians (83.1%) and Singles (63%). Television was the source of information with the highest preponderance (49.4%). 67.3% were willing to donate their corneas after death. 63.9% were willing to indicate their donor statuses on drivers’ license form which had a significant association with willingness to donate cornea after death (p<0.05, ᵪ2= 12.187). Conclusion: There is a poor level of awareness (32.7%) of transplant donation amongst the study population but and a good level of willingness to donate organs (67%). Consent via driving license would seem to be a good potential mode of obtaining consent to supplement the harvesting of adequate tissues for transplant if adequate awareness is created. Keywords: Knowledge, Willingness, Unwillingness, Cornea, DVLA

scholarly journals GAMBARAN GLUKOSA DARAH DAN KOLESTEROL PADA PEDAGANG DI OBYEK WISATA SANGEH KECAMATAN ABIANSEMAL KABUPATEN BADUNG

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida Arjani
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Sufficient Concentration

Bacground The level of glucose in the blood must be kept in a sufficient concentration to provide nutrition for body organs. But on the contrary, the concentration of glucose that is too high can have a negative impact as osmotic diuresis and cellsdehydration. Therefore, blood glucose should be maintained in a constant concentration. Objective The purpose of this study is to describe the levels of blood glucose and cholesterol in traders at Sangeh tourist attraction, Abiansema, District of Badung. Methods This study is a descriptive study. Population of this research was all traders at Sangeh Tourist attraction or about 132 traders. 50 sample was selected by random sampling. Results showed blood glucose levels at any of the 50 samples, 84% normal and 16% higher. Blood glucose levels> 140 mg / dL by age group most in the age range 55 years and over is 12%, the blood glucose levels 140 mg / dL by gender be obtained at most in the female sex is as much as 10%. Test results cholesterol levels of 50 samples of 24% normal and 76% high cholesterol levels> 200 mg / dL based on age in range 55 years and over 36% whereas cholesterol levels 200 mg / dL highs also in the female sex is as much as 60%. Keywords : Blood glucose, cholesterol, traders

Evaluation of depression and anxiety, and their relationship with insomnia, nightmare and demographic variables in medical students

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s853-s853
Author(s):  
S.A. Haji Seyed Javadi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Sleep Onset ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Age Range

IntroductionResearches showed comorbidity of sleep disorders and mental disorders.Objectives and aimsThe current study aimed to evaluate depression and anxiety and their relationship with insomnia, nightmare and demographic variables in the medical students of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences in 2015.MethodThe study population included 253 medical students with the age range of 18–35 years. Data were gathered using Beck depression inventory, Kettle anxiety, and insomnia and nightmare questionnaires and were analyzed by proper statistical methods.ResultsAmong the participants, 126 (49.6%) subjects had depression and 108 (42.5%) anxiety. The prevalence of depression and anxiety among the subjects with lower family income was significantly higher (Chi2 = 6.75, P = 0.03 for depression and Х2 = 27.99, P < 0.05 for anxiety). There was a close relationship between depression with sleep-onset difficulty, difficulty in awakening and daily sleep attacks, and also between anxiety with sleep-onset difficulty and daily tiredness (P < 0.05). In addition, there was a close relationship between depression and anxiety with nightmare; 16.2% of the subjects with depression and 26.5% of the ones with anxiety experienced nightmares.ConclusionResults showed a relationship between nightmare, insomnia and level of family income with increasing depression and anxiety in the medical students; hence, due to the importance of medicine in human life, it is necessary to evaluate the mental health of medical students, identify and solve the relative problems such as anxiety, depression and related symptoms such as insomnia and nightmare in them.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.

Abstract 355: Relationship between Female Gender and Mortality after Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiumei Sun ◽  
Jennifer Ellis ◽  
Louis Kanda ◽  
Robert Lowery ◽  
Steven W Boyce ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Valve Replacement ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery ◽  
Operative Mortality ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Operative Outcomes ◽  
Study Population

Background: Previous studies have shown that female gender is an independent predictor of increased operative mortality after coronary artery bypass surgery. It remains inconsistent whether female gender is associated with increased mortality after aortic valve replacement (AVR). The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of female gender inoperative mortality after AVR. Methods: The study population included isolated AVR performed between January 2003 and December 2012 at a single Instituation. Results: During this period, 1,262 patients underwent isolated AVR. The major preoperative characteristics and operative outcomes are detailed in the following table. R>Conclusions: In this study, female patients had increased operative mortality after isolated AVR.

scholarly journals Awareness Among Undergraduate Students of Mangalore City Regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Questionnaire Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deeksha Das ◽  
Ramya Shenoy ◽  
Megha Mukherjee ◽  
Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan ◽  
Nikita Rungta
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Questionnaire Study ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Imminent Threat ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Age Range ◽  
And Control

ABSTRACT Objectives: COVID-19 outbreak has surfaced as an imminent threat for the public health. Because India is a populous country, it is important for Indians to be aware of the basic modes of prevention that can diminish the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. Aim: The present questionnaire study was carried out among the undergraduate students to assess the awareness regarding the spread and control of COVID-19. Methods: The questionnaire was circulated among the undergraduate students as a Google form. Results: The study included responses of 868 undergraduate students belonging to 2 university colleges. The majority of the participants were females (63%; n = 547) in the age range of 18-23 y. Approximately 98.3% (853) had awareness regarding COVID-19. Approximately 94.7% (822) were washing their hands after visiting public places, out of which only 90.6% (786) were aware of proper steps to be followed in hand washing. It was concluded that it is required to create awareness among 20.8% (181) of our study participants regarding the importance of hand washing to control COVID-19. Conclusions: Awareness regarding COVID-19 among study participants was good. However, a small part of the study population is required to be educated on proper steps to be followed in hand washing.

scholarly journals A study of red blood cell alloimmunization and autoimmunization among 200 multitransfused Egyptian β thalassemia patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amal El-Beshlawy ◽  
Alshymaa Ahmed Salama ◽  
Mohamed Roshdy El-Masry ◽  
Noha M. El Husseiny ◽  
Asmaa M. Abdelhameed
Keyword(s):  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Antibody Formation ◽  
Treatment Duration ◽  
Transfusion Therapy ◽  
Antibody Screening ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Reduce Risk ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Transfusion Complications

AbstractThe development of hemolytic erythrocyte alloantibodies and autoantibodies complicates transfusion therapy in thalassemia patients. These antibodies ultimately increase the need for blood and intensify transfusion complications. There is a scanty data on the frequency of RBC alloimmunization and autoimmunization in Egyptian β thalassemia patients as pretransfusion antibody screening is not routinely performed. We studied the frequency of alloimmunization and autoimmunization among 200 multiply transfused β thalassemia patients and investigated the factors that possibly affect antibody formation. Of the 200 patients in our study, 94 were males and 106 females, with the age range of 2–37 years. Alloantibodies were detected in 36 (18%) of the patients, while autoantibodies were detected in 33 (16.5%). The dominant alloantibodies were directed against Kell (33%) and Rh (24.4%) groups. Alloimmunization had a significant relationship with treatment duration and the frequency of transfusion (P = 0.007, 0.001, respectively). The presence of autoantibodies was significantly related to age (P = 0.001), total number of transfused units (P = 0.000) and splenectomy (P = 0.000). The high prevalence of alloimmunization in the study population disclosed the need for providing phenotypically matched cells for selective antigens especially for Kell and Rh subgroups to reduce risk of alloimmunization and increase the efficiency of blood transfusion.

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