scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF NON-SPECIFIC NECK PAIN AMONG SURGEONS IN DIFFERENT HOSPITALS OF LAHORE

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Amirah Zafar ◽  
Saad Akhtar  ◽  
Umar Sadiq ◽  
Sobia Sobia
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Past History ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postural Alignment ◽  
History Of

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of non-specific neck pain among Surgeons in different hospitals of Lahore and developed some guidelines to reduce the occupational hazards. Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study. Non-Probability Convenient sampling technique was used. Data was collected from surgeons working in tertiary care hospitals of Lahore Inclusion criteria included Surgeons (25 years or above), both genders selected and Neck pain in cervical region, surgery of consecutive 2- 3 hours or more. Exclusion criteria included age under 25 years, any neurological disorders, cerebrovascular insufficiency, Past history of Infection and Malignancy, any Structural disorders and Trauma. Data was collected by questionnaire form set on paper. Results: Non-specific neck pain has positive statistically significant association with “Starting of Neck Pain Surgical Day”, “Starting of Neck Pain Post-Surgical Day”, “Worsening of Neck Pain Surgical Day” and “Worsening of Neck Pain Post-Surgical Day Conclusion: It concluded that the surgeons are not getting neck pain due to the surgical activities but it may worsen by their surgical activities of consecutive 3 hours if they already have some neck-related problems. Recommendations: Prolong working hours should be reduced which ultimately affect their ergonomics and posture of neck. By reducing consecutive hours of surgery neck pain can be minimized. Surgeons should be trained about their postural alignment while performing surgeries as to prevent maximum stress on neck musculature to avoid neck pain.

scholarly journals Clinico-epidemiological Profile of Onychomycosis Attending in a Tertiary Care Hospital

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-84
Author(s):  
L Khondker ◽  
AM Choudhury ◽  
MOR Shah ◽  
M Shahidullah ◽  
MSI Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Nail Plate ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Large Sample Size ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of

A cross sectional study, conducted in the department of  Dermatology and Venereology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib  Medical University (BSMMU) for duration of January 2009  to December 2010. Hundred twenty patients with  onychomycosis were selected by purposive type of nonprobability  sampling technique. Majority of the patients  61(150.8%) were in the age group of 21-30 years old. Mean  age of the patients were 32.8±14 years and most of the  patients were house wives 36(30.0%). Disfigurement  117(97.5%) and discomfort 89(74.2%) were more common  chief complaints of the patients. The mean duration of  disease was 20.4±15.4 months and nail fold changes were  associated with 37(30.8%) patients and more than a half  63(52.5%) of the patients had history of wet works.  Regarding the history of past illness, it was observed that  previous onychmycosis found 26(21.7%), nail trauma  26(21.7%) and immune suppression 6(5.0%). In  endocrinopathies, hypothyroidism was observed in 1(0.8%),  Diabetes Mellitus 6(5.0%) etc. Regarding the pattern of nail  changes, thickening of nail plate 88(73.3%), onycholysis  67(55.8%), subungunal hyperkeratosis 61(50.8%) were  more common changes. Paronychia was observed in 34  (28.3%) cases. In concomitant fungal infection, it was  observed that T. manuum in 6(5.0%), T. pedis 3(2.5%),  Interdigital intertrigo 2(1.7%) and T. cruris 1(0.8%). This  was a study on a limited number of cases. Future studies  must include economical support, then large sample size  could be ensured and study finding would be more reliable.  There is a great need of epidemiological studies also, with  sufficient follow-up, systematic reviews and meta-analyses  on this issue.   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v30i2.11408   J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2012; 30: 78-84    

scholarly journals Pattern of Presentation of Moyamoya Disease (MMD) Patients in Bangladesh: Experience from Tertiary Care Hospitals

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Sharif Uddin Khan ◽  
Kazi Mohibur Rahman ◽  
ATM Hasibul Hasan ◽  
Sirajee Shafiqul Islam ◽  
Rajib Nayan Chowdhury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moyamoya Disease ◽  
Past History ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Age At Onset ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
History Of ◽  
Ica Stenosis

Background: Moyamoya disease is rare but not uncommon throughout the world. Clinical profile of childhood moyamoya (MMD) disease is not well delineated in Bangladesh. Methods: We conducted this cross sectional study in pediatrics and neurology department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital that involved 20 patients of MMD over a period of one year. Result: Among the cases about 2/3rd(65%) of the patients were within 8 years age at onset with mean age of the patients being 7.24(±3.34) years at onset with a male: female ratio of 1.2:1. Almost half of the patients had past history of intermittent episodes TIA which precipitated by hyperventilation and crying (p <0.05). Important history related to prothombotic conditions (Family History of stroke, MI, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, Coagulation disorders) were also statistically significant (p<0.05). Sixteen patients in our series exhibited hemiparesis and out of them 4(25%) were alternating (p<0.05), followed by dysarthria at onest 13(65%). Convulsions and visual impairment were seen in 5 (25%) different patients, 3(15%) different patients had altered consciousness, involuntary movements, ataxia, headache and cognitive impairment at onset. We observed intellectual impairment in and psycho–motor retardation in two different patients. MRA abnormalities were found in 19 cases out of 20. Among 19 cases bilateral ICA stenosis with collaterals seen in 18 cases (90%), MCA stenosis along with bilateral ICA stenosis were seen in 16(80%) cases, ACA stenosis along with bilateral ICA stenosis were seen in 07(35%) cases, PCA stenosis along with bilateral ICA stenosis were observed in 05(25%) cases. No collaterals and without typical “puff of smoke” appearance was seen in 01(5%) and unilateral ICA stenosis with collaterals was seen in 01(5%) cases (probable MMD). Diagnostic Cerebral DSA was done in 07 (35%) patients and typical angiographic findings of Moyamoya disease were present in all of them. Conclusion: C-MMD may have various presentations. Stroke and TIA are most common presentation. MRA may well delineate the characteristics angrographic abnormality. Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2017; Vol.  33 (1): 24-29

scholarly journals Frequency of Oropharyngeal Cancer Among Males

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-46
Author(s):  
Asghar Khan ◽  
Sofia Kabir ◽  
Nighat Musa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Light Exposure ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Ultra Violet ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospitals

OBJECTIVE:Background: Worldwide oropharyngeal cancers are one of ten most common cancers. A multitude of factors are responsible for the development of oropharyngeal cancers. Some factors are non- modifiable like age, sex, genetics and many are modifiable risk factors like tobacco use, chewing betel nuts, eating paan, alcohol and UV light exposure etc. The main purpose of this study was to analyze frequency and different risk factors associated with oropharyngeal cancers among males visiting tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar.METHODOLOGY:A cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 male patients having different cancers visiting tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar. Study duration was 5 months from January to May 2015. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used. Semi-structured questionnaire, Patient’s record were used as data collecting tools. Different risk factors were assessed and analyzed.RESULTS:Frequency of oropharyngeal cancers was found to be 19%. Common risk factors among these patients were prolong Ultra violet light exposure (4-8 hrs) 74%, 42% were smokers, 42% had history of oral thrush, 37% patients were in a habit of taking snuff regularly, 36% history of leukoplakia and 16% had smoked meat diet history.CONCLUSION:Prolong exposure to ultra violet radiations, smoking, snuff and human papiloma virus increases risk of patients for oropharyngeal cancers.

scholarly journals Awareness, Behavior, and Practices of Nurses related to Nursing Ethics, in tertiary care Hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Shazia Javed ◽  
Kousar Parveen ◽  
Mohammad Afzal ◽  
Prof. Dr Syed Amir Gillani
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Nursing Ethics ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
History Of

Purpose: The objective is to determine nurse’s knowledge about Nursing Ethics and association with behavior and practice of these nurses. Methodology: Cross-sectional Study Design. This study is conducted in different hospital settings of Lahore. a total of 150 nurses are selected by convenient sampling technique. They are taken informed consent and the data was collected including demographics and the nursing ethics. Data was analysed on SPSS version 24.0 Results: Most of the nurses working in different hospital are females and in our participants, 76% are females while 24% are males. Mostly belongs to age group of 20-30 years. Nearly 87% of the participants are single, i.e. hasn’t married yet. The more qualified nurse, more the KAP of nursing ethics in hospitals Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study results show that the nurses need to gain better insight into the legal aspects of their profession and to enhance their level of respect, particularly for nurses of lower age, with a history of employment and contractual strength.

PREVALENCE OF NAFLD AMONG HEALTHY LIVER DONORS

2021 ◽  
pp. 46-48
Author(s):  
Muzaffer Rashid Shawl ◽  
Fahad ul Islam Mir ◽  
Saad Abdul Rahman ◽  
Anil C Anand ◽  
Manav Wadhawan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Western World ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
History Of ◽  
Healthy Liver ◽  
Liver Donors

NAFLD is hepatic pandemic of the twenty rst century, being leading cause of chronic hepatic disease in western world. We did a cross sectional study to nd out prevalence of NAFLD among prospective healthy liver donors at a tertiary care hospital at New Delhi, India over a period from June 2014 to March 2016. 124 apparently healthy prospective liver donors were selected. Exclusion criteria were set to exclude all those who had signicant history of alcohol intake (dened as greater than 30g/day for men and greater than 20g/day for women over last two years), Hepatitis B or C infection, severe surgical weight loss or emaciation, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Celiac disease, history of drug intake known to cause hepatic steatosis. Out of 124 prospective liver donors included in this study, 29 (23%) donors were found to have fatty liver on USG abdomen; 38 (31%) donors had fatty liver on unenhanced CTof the abdomen (LAI of ≤ 5 HU); 61 (49%) donors had fatty liver on magnetic resonance.

scholarly journals Diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of uterine synechiae managed by hysteroscopy in the gyanecological endoscopic surgery and human reproductive teaching hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Etienne Belinga ◽  
Isidore Tompeen ◽  
Claude Cyrille Noa Ndoua ◽  
Junie Metogo Ntsama ◽  
Sandrine Mendibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Past History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Preoperative Diagnostic ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Human Reproductive ◽  
History Of

Background: Uterine synechiae refers to a total or partial union of the inner walls of the uterus resulting from endometrial trauma. It is a cause of reproductive failure. Until now, synechia was not optimally treated and has remained understudied in Cameroon. Objective of present study was to Evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of uterine synechiae treated by hysteroscopy.Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study with an analytical component from January 1st 2015 to July 31st 2017 at Yaounde. All patients diagnosed with uterine synechiae and treated with hysteroscopy were our sample. Sampling was consecutive. The chi-square test was used for the comparison of qualitative variables and Fisher's test for ANOVA variance analysis. The comparison of the averages was made by the Student's test. P-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: Hysteroscopies were indicated for uterine synechiae in 14.50%. Nulliparous were 56.67%. A history of curettage/aspiration was present in 66.66%. All of the patients had a form of infertility and 83.33% had menstrual disorders. Hysterosalpingography showed a better sensitivity (88%). After hysteroscopic treatment, 63.30% had a complete anatomical restitution. There is a significant correlation between the stage of severity of synechia and anatomical restitution (p=0.008; Spearman correlation coefficient=-0.477).Conclusions: Uterine synechiae represent one-sixth of all indications for hysteroscopy and present clinically as menstrual disorder associated with infertility. A past history of uterine curettage is common. Hysterosalpingography has a better preoperative diagnostic sensitivity. Hysteroscopy allows optimal treatment.

scholarly journals Prévalence De La Douleur Neuropathique Chez Des Patients Souffrant De Lomboradiculalgie Commune En Consultation Rhumatologique À Lomé (Togo)

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 267
Author(s):  
Kodjo Kakpovi ◽  
Komi Cyrille Tagbor ◽  
Eyram Fianyo ◽  
Agbeko Komlan Doleagbenou ◽  
Kokou Mensah Guinhouya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neuropathic Pain ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Past History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Radicular Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
History Of

Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with neuropathic pain in patients with non-specific low back pain. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted from May to July 2016 in the Rheumatology, Neurology and Neurosurgery departments of Lome. The DN4 questionnaire was used for the diagnosis of neuropathic pain in the 200 patients with low back pain included in this study. Results: Of the 200 patients (147 women and 53 men) included in the study, neuropathic pain was present in 92 (46%). The average age of the 92 patients (67 women vs 25 men, p = 0.04) was 55.5 ± 12.4 years (women 55.2 ± 12.8 vs. men 54.6 ± 11.4, p = 0.5). The characteristics of neuropathic pain mainly found were: burning sensation (n = 67, 72.8%); electrical discharges (n = 64, 69.6%); tingling (n = 90; 97.8%); tickling (n = 57; 62%); numbness (n = 89; 96.7%); hypoesthesia (n = 52; 56.5%). Factors significantly associated with the presence of neuropathic pain in LBP were age (p = 0.005), duration of LBP (p = 0.04), high blood pressure (p = 0.001), radicular pain (p = 0.00002) and the past history of the LBP (0.000000). Conclusion: Neuropathic pain is common in patients with LBP at Lome. The duration of LBP, past history of LBP, previous NSAID use, BMI, pain severity and radicular pain appear to be predictive of the occurrence of these neuropathic pains.

scholarly journals Magnitude of hypothyroidism among patients of cholelithiasis in a tertiary care centre in rural West Bengal: a prospective study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 3375
Author(s):  
Jaganmoy Maji ◽  
Debjyoti Mandal
Keyword(s):  
Stone Formation ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Gall Stone ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Elder Patients ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background: Cholelithiasis is a common pathology of the gall bladder affecting about 10 to 15% of the adults in western countries and 2 to 29% in India. More than 80% of the patients with cholelithiasis are asymptomatic. Hypothyroidism may cause gall stone formation due to the hyperlipidemia, motility disorders affecting the bile duct and sphincter of Oddi.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at Department of Surgery, Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital, Bankura from March 2019 to February 2020 for duration of one and half year. The sample size was 54 and consecutive non-probability sampling technique was used for the sampling. All the collected data were recorded in a pre-designed proforma and analyzed in MS excel.Results: Out of 54-patients with cholelithiasis, 28% patients were from the age group 45-54 years.40% patients were hypothyroid pre-dominantly females. Among 30-female patients 11 (26.82%) were hypothyroid and among 11-male patients 2 (15.38%) were hypothyroid. Hypothyroidism in male and female was statistically significant.Conclusions: This study was introduced to determine the relationship between hypothyroidism and cholelithiasis. It was concluded that hypothyroidism was more common in female, obese and elder patients. The gender distribution of the hypothyroidism in patients with cholelithiasis was statistically significant while all other variables were statistically not significant.  

Curriculum Evaluation - A Cross-Sectional Study under selected Nursing College of KUHS

2021 ◽  
pp. 485-487
Author(s):  
Betcy George ◽  
Sheela Shenai N. A
Keyword(s):  
Curriculum Evaluation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teaching Institution ◽  
History Of ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Nursing College

Aim: A cross-sectional design (analytic) was adopted for the study and the aim of this study was to discover whether the curriculum is fulfilling its purpose and whether students are actually learning. Background: According to the history of education, the term ‘curriculum’ was originally related to the concept of a course of studies followed by a pupil in a teaching institution. Curriculum is a set of specific knowledge, skills and activities for students and it may be defined as planned activities to foster teachers' teaching and student's learning1. The term curriculum refers to the lessons and academic content taught in a school or in a specific course or program. Curriculum evaluation is an essential phase of curriculum development. Through evaluation a faculty discovers whether a curriculum is fulfilling its purpose and whether students are actually learning. Curriculum evaluation is crucial to measuring curriculum effectiveness in any educational setting2. Methods: A cross-sectional design (analytic) was adopted for the study. Eighty two graduates were selected by total enumerative sampling technique. Results: The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The various categories of the curriculum evaluation tool were summarized using frequency and percentage, separately for B.Sc and PB.BSc graduates. Conclusion: Out of six areas evaluated, 100% satisfaction was ensured in all areas except in assessment of organization of teacher’s materials, which concluded that 20% of graduates asked for improvement in special facilities and equipments for the curriculum updation.

The Correlation of Peripheral Blood Eosinophils with Allergic Nasal Polyps

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2926-2927
Author(s):  
Zertaj Kashif ◽  
Tooba Fateen ◽  
H. Tufail Chaudhary ◽  
Sehar S. Ali ◽  
M. Bilal Pasha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Blood ◽  
Eosinophil Count ◽  
Nasal Polyps ◽  
Past History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Blood Eosinophil ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Peripheral Blood Eosinophil ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
History Of

Aim: To observe the association of peripheral blood eosinophil percentage in patients with allergic nasal polyps. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study Place and duration: Pathology Department of Bakhtawar Amin Medical & Dental Hospital, Multan from September 2020 to August 2021. Methodology: Blood samples of all the cases operated for nasal polyps in Bakhtawar Amin Trust Institute are drawn before surgery to look for eosinophils. Family and past history of allergy is recorded. Histopathology of all the operated specimen of nasal polyps is done and sample for eosinophil count is collected again in cases that proved to be allergic nasal polyps on microscopic examination to look for any alteration in eosinophil percentage in blood on excision of polyps. Results: Twenty nine out of forty (72.5) percent of patients with allergic nasal polyps reveal increase in peripheral blood eosinophil percentage that returned to normal in 26(65%) patient on excision of nasal polyps. Conclusion: The study disclosed a notable link between allergic nasal polyps and peripheral blood eosinophil percentage and this association is further enhanced by the fact that the blood eosinophil count returned to normal on removal of nasal polyps. Keywords: Allergic nasal polyps, peripheral blood eosinophilia, eosinophil count, atopy

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