scholarly journals Prevalence of Analgesic Induced Deafness

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-77
Author(s):  
Sehelly Jahan ◽  
Muhammad Fariduddin Milky
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Toxic Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Analgesic Drugs ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Sensory Neural ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Analgesic Use

Background: Analgesic drugs may produce toxic effect on the cochlear system depending on the dose, duration or concomitant renal failure. Objective: Our aim was to find out the relationship between analgesic use and hearing loss. Methods: This was a cross sectional study done combindly between E.N.T. and Neurology department of Bangladesh Medical college among the patients complaining of hearing loss of different degree. One hundred and forty four patients of both sexes having sensory-neural type of hearing loss were included in this study. Results: Out of 944 patients, eighty eight patients were taking tab. Diclofenac (61.11%), thirty six patients were taking Naproxen(25%), and twelve were taking Paracetamol (8.33%) eight were taking Ibuprophen(5.55%). Eighty eight patients were taking the drugs more than two years (61%). All patients were taking analgesic 3-4 times per week. Intensity of damage was severe in 52.77%; moderate damage was evident in 30.55% cases and mild damage found in 16.66% cases. Severity of damage was moderate to severe in most cases of Diclofenac. Conclusion: Analgesic drugs may have toxic effect on hearing. Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2011; Vol. 27 (2) : 74-77 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjn.v27i2.17572

scholarly journals The Relationship between Severity of Hearing Loss and Subjective Tinnitus Loudness among Patients Seen in a Specialist Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Therapy Clinic in UK

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (08) ◽  
pp. 712-719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hashir Aazh ◽  
Richard Salvi
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Emotional Disturbances ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractHearing loss is often associated with the phantom sound of tinnitus. However, the degree of the association between severity of hearing loss and tinnitus loudness taking into account the impact of other variables (e.g., emotional disturbances) is not fully understood. This is an important question for audiologists who are specialized in tinnitus rehabilitation as patients often ask whether the loudness of their tinnitus will increase if their hearing gets worse.To explore the relationship between tinnitus loudness and pure tone hearing thresholds.This was a retrospective cross-sectional study.445 consecutive patients who attended a Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Therapy Specialist Clinic in UK were included.The results of audiological tests and self-report questionnaires were gathered retrospectively from the records of the patients. Multiple-regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between tinnitus loudness, hearing loss and other variables.The regression model showed a significant relationship between the pure tone average (PTA) at the frequencies 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz of the better ear and the tinnitus loudness as measured via visual analogue scale (VAS), r (regression coefficient) = 0.022 (p < 0.001). Other variables significantly associated with tinnitus loudness were tinnitus annoyance (r = 0.49, p < 0.001) and the effect of tinnitus on life (r = 0.09, p = 0.006). The regression model explained 52% of the variance of tinnitus loudness.Although increased tinnitus loudness was associated with worse PTA, the relationship was very weak. Tinnitus annoyance and impact of tinnitus on life were more strongly correlated with tinnitus loudness than PTA.

scholarly journals Do the undergraduate medical students perceive stress and what are the stressors?

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 877
Author(s):  
Kevin A. John ◽  
Poonam R. Naik
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Academic Fields ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Medical students have been reported to suffer from higher perceived stress compared to general population and students in the other academic fields. The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of stress and to identify the potential stressors among undergraduate medical students using perceived stress scale (PSS).Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 301 undergraduate medical students at a private medical college in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. The extent of the stress was assessed using PSS-10 and a questionnaire was used to identify the potential academic, psychosocial and environmental stressors.Results: The mean PSS score was found to be 26.34±3 in this study. Moderate stress was observed in 68% of the study participants. The PSS score was higher among the 2nd year MBBS students. Stress was observed more among female medical students (74%). Inadequate study leave (92.4%), vastness of academic curriculum (84.1%), poor quality of food in mess or home (70.4%), accommodation away from home (60.1%) and high parental expectations (48.5%) were found to be the potential stressors in this study.Conclusions: The study results thereby highlight the need to plan tailored interventions to address the various stressors and prevent stress among the medical students. 

scholarly journals Hubungan Obesitas Dengan Terjadinya Gangguan Pendengaran Sensorineural

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-173
Author(s):  
Rahmi Sibagariang ◽  
Muhammad Edy Syahputra Nasution ◽  
Siti Masliana Siregar ◽  
Isra Thristy
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Obesity is an increase in total body fat, that is if found to be overweight > 20% in men and 25% in women due to fat. Increased obesity cannot beseparated from lifestyle, such as decreased physical activity.    One complication   that   can   be   caused   by   obesity   is   hearing   loss, especiallysensorineural hearing loss caused by microangiopathic abnormalities, especially in the inner ear. But the relationship of events between obesity withhearing loss is still often a debate, because there is no definite consensus. The purpose of this research determine the relationship of obesity with sensorineural hearing loss. This research is an analytic study by obtaining cross-sectional study, with data obtained from the assessment of bodyweight and height to see the status of the mass index, physical examination of the ear, and audiometric examination. Data analysis techniques using the chi square test statistics. Research result obtained relationship between obesity with sensorineural hearing loss as much as 49.09% and the highest degree of hearing loss is mild degrees as much as 27.07%. Research conclusions there is a significant relationship between obesity with sensorineural hearing loss. Keyword:  Hearing Loss, Obesity, Obesity with Hearing Loss, Pure Tone Audiometry, Sensorineural Hearing Loss,

The Association between Bone Mineral Density and Complete Blood Count in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 432-437
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Blood Count ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: To demonstrate the relationship between anemia and complete blood count (CBC) parameters with bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional chart-review study was conducted between November 2017 and June 2019. Three hundred twenty-four postmenopausal women aged 50 years or older who had BMD and CBC results were included in the present study. Results: The prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis diagnosed by T-score were 53.1% and 32.7%, respectively. Simple and multiple linear regression analyses showed that no association between CBC parameter with BMD except basophil count, which was negatively associated with BMD (p=0.011). There was no correlation between anemia and BMD status (p=0.168). Conclusion: CBC parameters such as hemoglobin or white blood cell count were not statistically correlated with BMD. This is the first study demonstrating that basophil count may be an associated factor for deceased BMD. Keywords: Postmenopausal women, Bone mineral density, Complete blood count, Basophil

Tinnitus related handicap in daily living among Pakistani population – a multicenter study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zubair ◽  
Nazia Mumtaz ◽  
Ghulam Saqulain
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tinnitus Handicap Inventory ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Daily Life Activities ◽  
Capital Development ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective: To determine the impact of tinnitus-related handicap on daily living of tinnitus sufferers and factors associated with tinnitus severity. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2016 to April 2017at Al-Nafees Medical College Hospital, Islamabad, Capital Development Authority Hospital, Islamabad, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur; and Wassay Ear Nose Throat Clinic, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan. Tinnitus patients of either gender aged 15-75 years were included. Detailed history was taken and examination was conducted. Data was collected using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory, and was analysed using SPSS 21. Results: of the 152 patients, 87(57.20%) were males. The overall mean age was 44.10+16.06 years. Tinnitus was severe in 53(34.87%), while catastrophic severity was noted in 26(17.10%). Cases with hearing loss and male gender suffered significantly more in daily life activities (p<0.05). Severity of tinnitus handicap was associated with the type of tinnitus sound (p<0.05). Conclusion: Gender, hearing loss and type of tinnitus sound were found to be associated with the severity of the condition. Key Words: Daily living, Quality of life, Tinnitus, Tinnitus handicap inventory.

scholarly journals Mentoring in Medicine: Introducing a structured programme in a Medical College in Delhi

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayesha Ahmad ◽  
Arifa Anwar Elahi ◽  
Aruna Nigam ◽  
Rohan Kapoor
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Allocation Process ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Personal Meeting ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: To evaluate the response to mentoring amongst medical students after introduction of a structured mentorship programme.Methods: This was a cross sectional study conducted at Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, [HIMSR] New Delhi. A pre validated confidential questionnaire, designed as both open and closed ended questions was utilised to obtain responses from a sample size of 300 students, both males and females. Our questionnaire solicited the following information: clarity of the concept to the mentee, duration of being involved in the programme, preferred mentoring model, comments on intended benefits and those obtained, frequency of meetings, forms of communication used and preferred place of interaction. All students in 1st, 2nd and 3rd year at HIMSR who agreed to participate in the study were included.Results: A total of 231 students returned their questionnaire, making the response rate of 77%. Different forms of communication were being used, of which personal meeting was most frequent. Both males and females were contacting their mentors in person. Majority of students preferred the mentorship model to be 1:1 and faculty members as mentors instead of senior students. Most of the students wanted the relationship to be mutual on both the sides, with both mentors and mentees having a say in the allocation process. There was no preference to gender for most of the students.Conclusions: The mentorship programme found good acceptance with medical students.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.16(1) 2017 p.29-34

scholarly journals Insight of medical students on online teaching during COVID-19 pandemic-A survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-199
Author(s):  
Vaseemunnisa Begum ◽  
Neeraj Sadiq ◽  
Ghulam Subhani ◽  
Asma Gulnaaz ◽  
Mohammed Mohsin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Institutional Ethics ◽  
Study Results

: The Global disease (COVID-19 pandemic) has impacted our lives in various ways. Online teaching is the strange routine for studying platforms to continue with the process of educating students, Online classes have become a key component in the continuity of education.: 1. This study aims to rank the usefulness of online teaching compared to classroom conventional teaching 2. Socioeconomic parameters related to online teaching in a medical college: The study is a cross-sectional study done on medical students. A questionnaire was prepared listing the various ways in which they discern online teaching trying to cope up during the pandemic.: After the institutional Ethics committee clearance, online cross-sectional study was done on the medical students where from the 2 and 3 year. This online survey was done between 10May 2021- 10 June 2021, A total number of 211 students participated out of 250, after completion of 18 months of online classes. A Set of 15 self -designed questionnaire based on 5 point Likert scale was given to the students to rank the effectiveness through online class usefulness levels and satisfaction levels on various parameters. Students were also asked about the demographic factors. The data was analyzed using software SPSS software The study results shows that online classes is less helpful in five parameters and equally helpful in five parameters but was not at all superior to conventional methods, we can come to the interpretation that students think that classroom teaching cannot be replaced by online teaching. We can conclude that online studies can only be a supplement and cannot be an alternate for the established order of learning

scholarly journals Understanding the influence of high novelty-seeking on academic burnout: Moderating effect of physical activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 318-324
Author(s):  
Mohsen Khosravi ◽  
Mahla Mirbahaadin ◽  
Rashya Kasaeiyan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Novelty Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Academic Burnout ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

A large number of studies have shown a positive correlation between high novelty-seeking (HNS), substance/medication use (S/MU), high physical activity (HPA), and academic burnout (AB); however, the outcome of individuals with HNS in the terms of catching AB is doubtful. The present study was conducted to find out whether the personality traits such as HNS in medical students predisposes the AB or decreases its severity by increased physical activity (PA). This cross-sectional study, 227 medical students with HNS were selected from three major cities of Iran during February, 2019 to July, 2019 using convenience sampling and were assessed using demographic information form, Baecke’s physical activity questionnaire, and Breso’s academic burnout questionnaire. In this study, 126 male and 151 female participants were divided into four groups namely HNS + low physical activity (LPA) (n = 68); HNS + HPA (n = 73); HNS + S/MU + LPA (n = 72); and HNS + S/MU + HPA (n = 64). The study results indicated that the maximum and minimum mean scores of AB and its subscales were in the HNS + S/MU + LPA and HNS + HPA groups, respectively. In addition, the hierarchical multiple regression analysis results for the two groups of students with and without S/MU indicated that PA plays a moderating role in the relationship between AB and HNS. Given that the AB can be considered as an antecedent of depressive disorders, its lowered level could be effective in preventing major depressive disorder. Regarding the moderating role of PA in the relationship between HNS and AB, PA, as a relatively simple and inexpensive alternative to pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, can be raised in the treatment and prevention of the AB.

Gender Difference in the Relationship Among Family Function, Health Behavior, and Stress in Midlife

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 476-500
Author(s):  
Hyun-E Yeom ◽  
Jungmin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Family Function ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Family ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Midlife Adults ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigated whether there are gender-based differences in the process wherein family functions influence stress through various health behaviors in midlife adults. A cross-sectional study was done using a convenience sample of 250 middle-aged Koreans. Data on the family APGAR index, four health behaviors (i.e., seeking health information, physical activity, healthy diet, and social interaction), and stress were collected by a self-administered survey and analyzed using hierarchical multiple linear regression analyses and a PROCESS macro for SPSS. The study results showed that an indirect effect of family function on stress through health behaviors was significant in women, whereas such a relationship was not shown in men. This study found that the process wherein family function is linked with stress through health behaviors differs by gender. Developing gender-specific interventions is essential to decrease stress in midlife adults.

scholarly journals Attenuated psychosis in primary caregiver of psychiatric patients: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboobul Hasan Ansari ◽  
Rakesh Kumar Gaur ◽  
Suhail Ahmed Azmi ◽  
Ved Prakash Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Disturbed Sleep ◽  
The Relationship

Attenuated or transient Psychosis is experienced by a substantial proportion of the general population. Research also predicted that subjects perceiving psychotic-like experience are at high risk to develop psychotic spectrum disorder in the future. Aim The present study planned to estimate the psychotic-like experience or Attenuated psychosis in caregivers of psychotic patients attending the psychiatry department at JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Aligarh. In this study, we will also assess the relationship between disturbed sleep, perceived stress, and transient psychosis. Materials and methods: Purposive sampling was used to recruit all the subjects with informed written consent. All data were collected by applying a self-administered semi-structured proforma. Peters Delusions Inventory (PDI), Launay Slade Hallucination Scale-Revised (LSHS-R), Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) on the subjects. Statistical analyses was done by using SPSS software 20 version. Result: Result shows the majority of caregivers belong to the age group 18-30 years (56.45%). Maximum patients have the persecutory type of psychotic-like experience and among hallucinatory experience maximum subjects responded that “no matter how hard I try to concentrate; unrelated thoughts always creep into my mind”. Delusion experiences were strongly positively correlated with hallucinatory experiences, perceived stress. Hallucinatory experiences were positively correlated with perceived stress poor sleep quality. Conclusion: It can be concluded that stress increases subclinical delusional and hallucinatory experiences. Though disturbed sleep is positively correlated with hallucination but not a delusion.

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