Clinical E ffect of Pressing Needle on Nocturnal Enuresis in Children

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiao Rong ◽  
Jie Zhang ◽  
Jing Li ◽  
Junzhong Sun ◽  
Changying Yi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Nocturnal Enuresis ◽  
Clinical Effect ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Clinical Investigation ◽  
Urine Volume ◽  
Arousal Level ◽  
Bladder Function ◽  
Postvoid Residual Urine

Objective:With the fast dev elopment of economy and culture, medical professionalsand parents are paying more and more attention to nocturnal enuresis (NE) since it raisedthe negative impact on children’s health and imposes a long term burden on families.The present clinical investigation aims to evaluate the clinical effect of pressing needleon nocturnal enuresis in children through a randomized controlled clinical trial.Materials andMethods: A total of 120 children with nocturnal enuresis were randomlyassigned into pressing needle group, desmopressin group and pills Capsule group, 40cases in each group. The children in pressing needle group were treated with pressingneedles, and those in the desmopressin group and Suoquan pills were orallyadministrated with desmopressin and Suoquan pills, respectively. Combined behavioraltherapy was also given in all the three groups during the treatment. Enuresis frequency,degree of arousal, functional b ladder capacity (FBC) and postvoid residual urine volume(PRUV) were employed as the indicators to evaluate the clinical efficacy in the threegroups. After 6 months of follow up, the recurrence rate of the three groups was alsoanalyzed for efficacy assessment.Results:The total responsive rate in pressing needle group was 95.0%, which was higherthan 87.5% of Suoquan pills group (p < 0.05), and significantly higher than 77.5% of desmopressin group (p < 0.01)desmopressin group (p < 0.01).. The frequency of enuresis was significantly The frequency of enuresis was significantly lowered after lowered after treatment (p < 0.01), concurrently with an evident improvement in arousal levels in all treatment (p < 0.01), concurrently with an evident improvement in arousal levels in all of the three groups (p < 0.01), and the interof the three groups (p < 0.01), and the inter--group difference in postgroup difference in post--treatment enuresis treatment enuresis frequencyfrequency and arousal level between pressing needle group and thand arousal level between pressing needle group and the other two groups was e other two groups was also statialso statistically significant (p < 0.05).stically significant (p < 0.05). The recurrence rate of pressing needle group, The recurrence rate of pressing needle group, desmopressin group and Suoquan pills group was 7.89%, 48.39% and 22.86%, desmopressin group and Suoquan pills group was 7.89%, 48.39% and 22.86%, respectively, with a difference which was statistically significant betrespectively, with a difference which was statistically significant between pressing needle ween pressing needle group and desmopressin group (p < 0.01), but not between pressing needle group and group and desmopressin group (p < 0.01), but not between pressing needle group and Suoquan pills group (p > 0.05). Suoquan pills group (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Conclusion: Pressing needle treatment showed a Pressing needle treatment showed a substantial clinical effect on enuresis in children by improving the bladsubstantial clinical effect on enuresis in children by improving the bladder function, der function, increasing the FBC and reducing PRUV of the bladder, as well as by enhancing the increasing the FBC and reducing PRUV of the bladder, as well as by enhancing the degree of arousal and lowering the recurrence rate, therefore is suggested to be degree of arousal and lowering the recurrence rate, therefore

1903: Long-Term Recurrence Rate After ESWL of Isolated Lower Calyx Stones in Relation to the Collecting System Anatomy

2004 ◽  
Vol 171 (4S) ◽  
pp. 503-503
Author(s):  
Roger M. Mueller ◽  
Bernard Descoeudres ◽  
Werner W. Hochreiter ◽  
Urs E. Studer ◽  
Hansjoerg Danuser
Keyword(s):  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Collecting System ◽  
Long Term Recurrence Rate

Intraoperative, postoperative and long-term oncosurgical safety of therapeutic mammaplasty

2013 ◽  
Vol 154 (33) ◽  
pp. 1291-1296 ◽  
Author(s):  
László Romics Jr. ◽  
Sophie Barrett ◽  
Sheila Stallard ◽  
Eva Weiler-Mithoff
Keyword(s):  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Tumour Size ◽  
Breast Conservation ◽  
Malignant Lesion ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Incomplete Resection ◽  
Immediate Reconstruction ◽  
Oncological Safety

Introduction: (Pre)malignant lesion in the breast requiring mastectomy conventionally may be treated with breast conservation by using oncoplastic breast surgical techniques, which is called therapeutic mammaplasty. However, no reliable data has been published so far as regards the oncological safety of this method. Aim: The aim of the authors was to analyse the oncological safety of therapeutic mammaplasty in a series of patients. Method: 99 patients were treated with therapeutic mammaplasty and data were collected in a breast surgical database prospectively. Results were analysed with respect to intraoperative, postoperative and long-term oncological safety. Results: Incomplete resection rate was 14.1%, which correlated with tumour size (p = 0.023), and multifocality (p = 0.012). Time between surgery (therapeutic mammaplasty) and chemotherapy was similar to time between conventional breast surgeries (wide excision, mastectomy, mastectomy with immediate reconstruction) and chemotherapy (mean 29–31 days; p<0.05). Overall recurrence rate was 6.1%, locoregional recurrence rate was 2% during 27 month (1–88) mean follow-up. Conclusions: Since literature data are based on relatively short follow-up and low patient number, it is highly important that all data on therapeutic mammaplasty is collected in a prospectively maintained breast surgical database in order to determine true recurrence after long-follow-up. Orv. Hetil., 2013, 154, 1291–1296.

scholarly journals The interplay of gender, social context, and long-term unemployment effects on subjective health trajectories

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Altweck ◽  
Stefanie Hahm ◽  
Holger Muehlan ◽  
Tobias Gfesser ◽  
Christine Ulke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Health Trajectories ◽  
Lower Baseline ◽  
Baseline Values

Abstract Background While a strong negative impact of unemployment on health has been established, the present research examined the lesser studied interplay of gender, social context and job loss on health trajectories. Methods Data from the German Socio-Economic Panel was used, which provided a representative sample of 6838 participants. Using latent growth modelling the effects of gender, social context (East vs. West Germans), unemployment (none, short-term or long-term), and their interactions were examined on health (single item measures of self-rated health and life satisfaction respectively). Results Social context in general significantly predicted the trajectories of self-rated health and life satisfaction. Most notably, data analysis revealed that West German women reported significantly lower baseline values of self-rated health following unemployment and did not recover to the levels of their East German counterparts. Only long-term, not short-term unemployment was related to lower baseline values of self-rated health, whereas, in relation to baseline values of life satisfaction, both types of unemployment had a similar negative effect. Conclusions In an economic crisis, individuals who already carry a higher burden, and not only those most directly affected economically, may show the greatest health effects.

scholarly journals Health risk assessment and countermeasure analysis of the elderly population exposed to PM2.5 microenvironment

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Yan Xu ◽  
Wantian Cui
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exposure Concentration ◽  
Physical Diseases ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND: China’s atmospheric PM2.5 pollution is serious, and PM2.5 exerts a negative impact on the human respiratory system, cardiovascular, and mental health, and even more serious health risk for the elderly with weak immunity. OBJECTIVE: This work aims to analyse the impacts of PM2.5 microenvironment exposure on the health of the elderly and provide corresponding countermeasures. METHODS: The survey subjects are 118 retired elderly people in the community. PM2.5 exposure concentrations are monitored in summer (June 10 ∼ July 10, 2019) and winter (November 25 ∼ December 25, 2019). RESULTS: The exposure concentration in winter is higher than that in summer, with statistical difference (P <  0.05). Under the impact of PM2.5 microenvironment exposure, smoking in the elderly can increase the concentration of PM2.5, and long-term exposure to PM2.5 in the elderly can cause mental health problems. CONCLUSION: Long-term exposure of the elderly to the PM2.5 microenvironment leads to physical diseases and even psychological problems, which requires attention.

scholarly journals What is known about palliative care in adult patients with allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-SCT)?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steffen T. Simon ◽  
Anne Pralong ◽  
Michael Hallek ◽  
Christoph Scheid ◽  
Udo Holtick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Chronic Gvhd ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Post Transplantation

AbstractPatients undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-SCT) are given a real chance of cure, but at the same time are confronted with a considerable risk of mortality and of severe long-term impediments. This narrative, non-systematic literature review aims to describe the supportive and palliative care needs of allo-SCT recipients, including long-term survivors or those relapsing or dying after transplantation. It also evaluates the feasibility and effectivity of integrating palliative care early in transplant procedures. In this appraisal of available literature, the main findings relate to symptoms like fatigue and psychological distress, which appear to be very common in the whole allo-SCT trajectory and might even persist many years post-transplantation. Chronic GvHD has a major negative impact on quality of life. Overall, there is a paucity of research on further issues in the context of allo-SCT, like the distress related to the frequently unpredictable post-transplant trajectory and prognosis, as well as the end-of-life phase. First randomized controlled results support the effectiveness of early integration of specialized palliative care expertise into transplant algorithms. Barriers to this implementation are discussed.

Original Preoperative Localization Technique of Parathyroid Adenomas by 3-Dimensional Virtual Neck Exploration

2021 ◽  
pp. 155335062110012
Author(s):  
Mihaela Ignat ◽  
Madeleine Pérouse ◽  
François Lefebvre ◽  
Deborah Kadoche ◽  
Alessio Imperiale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Imaging Study ◽  
Neck Exploration ◽  
Preoperative Imaging ◽  
Invasive Approach ◽  
Sestamibi Scan ◽  
Line Imaging

Objective. Preoperative imaging in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is essential for planning of parathyroidectomy—particularly for selection of a minimally invasive approach. The objective of this cohort study was to evaluate the diagnostic precision of 3D virtual neck exploration (3D-VNE), to evaluate its impact on choice of surgical approach, and to document the correlation with long-term outcomes. Methods. 235 consecutive patients with PHPT were studied (January 2014 to December 2018), with 6-month follow-up. 220 patients had a preoperative computed tomography (CT), 172 of these had a 3D-VNE based on the CT, and 226 patients had a Tc-99m sestamibi scan. Results. Sensitivity of exact, per gland, adenoma localization was 57.09% (95% CI: 50.85–63.10%) for nonspecialized radiologist interpretation of CT scan, 58.17% (95% CI: 51.99–64.10%) for Tc-99m sestamibi scan, and 90.21% (95% CI: 85.21–93.64%) for 3D-VNE, and thereby favoring 3D-VNE compared to CT scan alone (OR 34.5, 95% CI: 9.19–290.56%, P < 2.2 × 10−16) and to Tc-99m sestamibi scan (OR 16.25, 95% CI: 6.05–61.42%, P = 3.1 × 10−15). Specificity was 87.38% for CT scan, 86.36% for 3D-VNE, and 90% for Tc-99m sestamibi scan ( P > .05). The cure rate was 100%. The long-term recurrence rate (RR) was 2.978%. The RR was 1.324% in the video-assisted parathyroidectomy group of 151 patients and 5.952% in the group of 84 patients with cervicotomy ( P = .0459). Conclusion. CT-based 3D-VNE proved to be the most accurate localizing study in PHPT and aided in selecting patients for targeted minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, which was associated with the lower recurrence rate. 3D-VNE could be proposed as a first-line imaging study in patients with PHPT.

The J. C. Richardson Lecture: Prospects for Canadian Medical Neurology

1975 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.W. Baxter
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Investigation ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
High Standard ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Work Patterns ◽  
Consultation Service ◽  
The Past ◽  
Fundamental Research

In 1975, medical neurology is a well established, viable, growing specialty in Canada. There are now almost 250 neurologists scattered across the country, congregated largely in the hospitals associated with our 16 medical schools. Neurology is a major component of the undergraduate curriculum in each of these schools, and the majority of schools are approved for postgraduate training in our specialty. The Royal College has certified an average of 18 new neurologists each year for the past five years. In our hospitals we work closely with our internist and neurosurgical colleagues and we receive the support of highly competent teams of neuropathologists, clinical electrophysiologists and neuroradiologists. We believe that we provide a generally high standard of consultation service to our medical and surgical colleagues. We accept direct responsibility for patients suffering from a host of acute neurological problems, but we accept long term responsibility for very few. We do a great deal of teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In fact, the major role which neurology plays in undergraduate curricula, and the stimulus of postgraduate education, probably have been the two most influential factors shaping the number, work patterns and distribution of Canadian neurologists. Many of us are engaged in clinical investigation, but relatively few medical neurologists in Canada make fundamental research contributions.

scholarly journals Effects of long term octreotide on gall stone formation and gall bladder function.

BMJ ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 304 (6842) ◽  
pp. 1611-1612 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. W. Bigg-Wither ◽  
K. K. Ho ◽  
R. R. Grunstein ◽  
C. E. Sullivan ◽  
B. D. Doust
Keyword(s):  
Gall Bladder ◽  
Stone Formation ◽  
Gall Stone ◽  
Bladder Function ◽  
Gall Stone Formation
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