scholarly journals Concordance of SMI and CVMS bone maturation indices in pubertal growth stages – cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-192
Author(s):  
Elena Galan ◽  
◽  
Andreea Raluca Hlatcu ◽  
Angelica Bencze ◽  
Elina Teodorescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Development ◽  
Cervical Vertebrae ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Growth Stages ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Bone Maturation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pubertal Growth ◽  
Group A ◽  
Pubertal Stages

In order to verify the concordance of the bone development indices (SMI) estimated on the hand and fist radiograph by the method of Fishman (1982) and the indices of development of the cervical vertebrae (CVMS), estimated on the profile teleradiography by the method of Baccetti (2002), was conducted a cross-sectional study on a group of 150 subjects (89 girls and 61 boys), aged 8-18 years. Based on the existing data in the literature and taking into account the average ages at which the SMI and CVMS stages were reached in the research group, a hypothesis of correspondence between SMI and CVMS stages in the pubertal stages was issued and this hypothesis was statistically verified using the coefficient Cohen k. The obtained results (k = 0.82 for the girls 'group and k = 0.67 for the boys' group) confirm the concordance of the SMI and CVMS indices within the researched group and validate the correspondence hypothesis issued.

DETERMINING MIGRAINE WITH AURA TRIGGER FACTORS TOWARD IMPROVING THE PRACTICE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY FROM SAUDI ARABIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (37) ◽  
pp. 270-292
Author(s):  
Foziah Jabbar ALSHAMRANI ◽  
Noor Mohammad ALMOHISH ◽  
Mohammed Faisal ALMUAIGEL ◽  
Narjes Ali ALRAMADHAN ◽  
Maryam Mohammad ALJUMAH
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Migraine With Aura ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Computer Work ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Trigger Factors ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Primary headache is one of the most common disorders treated in neurology clinics. Globally, it has been estimated that the current prevalence of headache disorder in adults symptomatic, at least once within the last year, is about 50%. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015, migraine was ranked as the third most common cause of disability worldwide. One of the significant migraines is migraine with aura, a frequent headache that occurs after or with sensory disturbances. Aim: This study aimed to identify and compare triggers in previously diagnosed patients with migraine with aura (MwA) to those who have not been identified with migraine with aura before but diagnosed according to a questionnaire survey distributed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: Adults aged 18–50 years were randomly selected in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in this non-interventional, multicentre, cross-sectional study. The study data was collected via an online questionnaire using the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Headache Disorders 2018 and the Cleveland Clinic Canada headache questionnaire. Results and Discussion: Of the 4.140 potentially eligible individuals, 302 were not previously diagnosed with migraine with aura but were diagnosed with a questionnaire (Group A), while 71 participants were already diagnosed (MwA) (Group B). A significant relationship was found among MwA and stress and anxiety, sleep disturbance, noisy places, exposure to lots of lights, prolonged computer work, hunger, fasting, studying for exams, and menstruation in Group A. Group B experienced all of the previous triggers in addition to weather changes, certain odors, and the consumption of cheese, bananas, and hotdogs. Conclusions: The trigger factors are common in individuals with MwA. Awareness of these triggers is essential for preventing the severe complications of MwA, hence, enhance the quality of life of patients.

Immunological and molecular detection of rotavirus genotype in calves with gastroenteritis in Diyala-Iraq

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 001-013
Author(s):  
Ammar Talib Nasser ◽  
Abdulrazak Shafiq Hasan ◽  
Amer Khazaal Saleh ◽  
Mohammad Kassem Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Detection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reverse Transcription Pcr ◽  
Group A ◽  
Stool Antigen ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Age Range

Aim: To explore the prevalence of rotavirus infection along with the molecular detection and genotyping of group A rotavirus (RVA) among bovine calves up to 5 months old in Diyala province-Iraq. Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted in Diyala province-Iraq during the period of 2019-2020. One hundred bovine calves with age range of 1-5 months were included in the study. All were suffering acute gastroenteritis. Serum anti-rotavirus IgM and IgG plus fecal rotavirus Ag were tested for using ELISA techniques. Stool samples positive for rotavirus Ag were submitted for reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) for G and P genes, followed by sequencing and genotyping thereafter. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 25 and P values ≤ 0.05 were considered significant. Results: The positivity rate of anti-rotavirus IgM was 80% (P = 0.0001), and that of anti-rotavirus IgG was 79% (P = 0.0001). The rotavirus stool antigen was detected in 68% of calves (P = 0.01). A total of 45 stool samples which were positive for rotavirus Ag were submitted for RT-PCR; 13 (28.9%) were positive and 32 (71.1%) were negative (P = 0.084). 10 PCR positive samples were used for sequencing and genotyping and indicated that all investigated strains belonged to G1P[8] genotype. Conclusion: The current strains analyzed belonged to the G1P[8] RVA genotypes, affirming that employment of VP7 gene polymorphism accurately yielded uniform phylogenetic distances amongst investigated rotavirus strains and that there were no noticeable assortment events between human and animal rotavirus strains in Diyala province.

scholarly journals Dermatological disease in the older age group: a cross-sectional study in aged care facilities

BMJ Open ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. e009941 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maneka S Deo ◽  
Ngaire Kerse ◽  
Alain C Vandal ◽  
Paul Jarrett
Keyword(s):  
Aged Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dermatological Disease ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Group A

scholarly journals Factors associated with Group A Streptococcus emm type diversification in a large urban setting in Brazil: a cross-sectional study

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Y Tartof ◽  
Joice N Reis ◽  
Aurelio N Andrade ◽  
Regina T Ramos ◽  
Mitermayer G Reis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Group A Streptococcus ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Group A ◽  
Emm Type

scholarly journals Tobacco use among rural schoolchildren of 13-15 years age group: A cross-sectional study

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 433 ◽  
Author(s):  
RekhaP Shenoy ◽  
PrashanthK Shenai ◽  
GaneshShenoy Panchmal ◽  
ShashidharM Kotian
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group A

scholarly journals A study of effectiveness of topical insulin on healing of diabetic ulcers at tertiary health care centre: a cross sectional study from Puducherry

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 857
Author(s):  
Paritoshsingh B. Thakur ◽  
T. Ramachandrudu ◽  
Anant A. Takalkar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Granulation Tissue ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diabetic Ulcers ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Insulin being a growth factor was proved to stimulate angiogenesis, collagen formation, matrix formation and granulation tissue proliferation in several preclinical studies. The objective was to study effectiveness of topical insulin on healing of diabetic ulcers at tertiary health care centre.Methods: This was a cross sectional study carried out in the Department of surgery of a tertiary health care centre during August 2018 to August 2019 so during this period there were 60 patients. Group A was given topical insulin application. Group B was given saline application. The statistical analysis was done by using SPSS 24.0 version and un-paired t-test and chi-square tests are applied as test of significance.Results: Average time required for granulation tissue to appear (mean±SD) was significantly less in group A as compared to Group B (p<0.001, df=58, t=5.87); Average surface area of wound (mm2) at day 6th day was significantly less in group A (p<0.05, df=58,t=3.98); average depth of the wounds (mm) at day 6th day was significantly less in Group A as compared to in Group B (p<0.001, df=58, t=4.92).Conclusions: The topical application of insulin is significantly associated with fastening of wound healing in the diabetic ulcer.

scholarly journals Prevalence and association of malaria with ABO blood group and hemoglobin levels in individuals visiting Mekaneeyesus Primary Hospital, Estie District, northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balaynesh Tazebew ◽  
Abaineh Munshea Abitew ◽  
Endalkachew Nibret
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Blood Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Abo Blood Group ◽  
Insect Vector ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Group A ◽  
Primary Hospital ◽  
Group A

Abstract Background Malaria continues to be a major health problem in developing sub-Saharan countries including Ethiopia. Malaria is a complex disease and its local characteristics are determined by a variety of geographical, environmental, insect vector, host, and parasite factors.Methods A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of malaria and its possible association with hemoglobin level and ABO blood group among individuals attending Mekaneeyesus Primary Hospital, Estie District, northwestern Ethiopia. Socio-demographic variables and relevant data were collected from 390 randomly selected individuals through structured questionnaire. Then, thick and thin smears were prepared from finger pricked blood samples, stained, and examined microscopically for detection and identification of malaria parasites. ABO blood group and hemoglobin levels of the same subjects were also determined. The data generated were entered into a computer and analyzed for descriptive and logistic regression models using SPSS version 23.0. Variables with p-value < 0.05 in multivariable logistic regression were considered as explanatory variables.Results The overall prevalence of malaria was 8.5%; Plasmodium vivax (5.6%) was the most predominant, followed by P. falciparum (2.3%), and mixed infection of the two species (0.5%). In multivariate logistic regression analysis, being male (AOR = 3.48), under-five years of age (AOR = 72.84), rural residence (AOR = 2.64), and failing to use bed net (AOR =4.65) were significantly associated with the risk of malaria infection. Most (14.6%) of malaria positives cases were among individuals with blood group “A”, while the least number of cases were among subjects with blood group “O”. Individuals with blood group “A” were about four times more likelihood of getting malaria as compared to individuals with blood group “O” (AOR= 3.74). The prevalence of anemia was 23% and significantly associated with malaria (p<0.05).Conclusions Malaria in the study area is still higher than the average prevalence at country level. Therefore special attention should be given to the prevention and control strategies with the objective of increasing the awareness of local community towards malaria.

scholarly journals Throat colonization and antibiotic susceptibility of group A β-hemolytic streptococci among rheumatic heart disease patients attending a cardiac referral hospital in Tanzania, A descriptive cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Wangilisasi ◽  
Pilly Chillo ◽  
Delila Kimambo ◽  
Mohammed Janabi ◽  
Appolinary Kamuhabwa
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Rheumatic Heart Disease ◽  
Antibiotic Susceptibility ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Secondary Prophylaxis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Group A ◽  
Rheumatic Heart

Abstract Background: Secondary prophylaxis against repeated attacks of acute rheumatic fever is an important intervention in patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and it aims to prevent throat infection by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GAS), however its implementation faces many challenges. This study aimed to assess throat colonization, antibiotic susceptibility and factors associated with GAS colonization among patients with RHD attending care at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study of RHD patients attending the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute was conducted from March to May 2018, where we consecutively enrolled all patients known to have RHD and coming for their regular clinic follow-up. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain patients’ socio-demographic information, factors associated with GAS colonization as well as status of secondary prophylaxis use and adherence. Throat swabs were taken and cultured to determine the presence of GAS, and isolates of GAS were tested for antibiotic susceptibility using Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) version 2015. Antibiotics of interest were chosen according to the Tanzanian Treatment Guidelines. Results: In total 194 patients with RHD were enrolled, their mean age was 28.4 ±16.5 years and 58.2% were females. Only 58 (29.9%) patients were on regular prophylaxis, 39 (20.1%) had stopped taking prophylaxis, while 97 (50.0%) had never been on prophylaxis. Throat cultures were positive for GAS in 25 (12.9%) patients. Patients who stopped prophylaxis were 3.26 times more likely to be colonized by GAS when compared to patients on regular prophylaxis. Majority (96%) of GAS isolates were susceptible to Penicillin, Ceftriaxone and Ciprofloxacin, while the highest resistance (20%) was observed with Vancomycin. No GAS resistance was observed against Penicillin. Conclusion: The prevalence of GAS throat colonization is high among this population and is associated with stopping prophylaxis. The proportion of patients on regular secondary prophylaxis is unacceptably low and interventions should target both patients’ and physicians’ barriers to effective secondary prophylaxis.

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