scholarly journals Homeopathic treatment of vaginal leiomyoma in a dog: case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (24) ◽  
pp. 152-158
Author(s):  
Maria Ignez Carvalho Ferreira ◽  
Luiz Figueira Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Clinical State ◽  
Homeopathic Treatment ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
The One ◽  
Vaginal Leiomyoma

The most common vaginal neoplasias in old dogs are leiomyoma and fibroma. Although surgical excision is the indicated treatment, it does not eliminate potential complications that may lead to death or poor quality of life. This paper reports the case of a 9 year-old female Doberman dog with vaginal leiomyoma attended by copious and recidivating colporrhagia homeopathically treated between March and December 2005. Homeopathic approach was the one designed at Homeopathic Unit of the Veterinary Hospital, Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The progress of disease was assessed through clinical evaluation, laboratory exams and ultrasonography. Hemorrhage decreased while the general clinical state of the animal improved. After 7 months of homeopathic treatment, the tumor was spontaneously eliminated through violent abdominal contractions, which was followed by recovery of the animal’s state of health. Keywords:  Homeopathy; Veterinary medicine; Tumors; Leiomyoma; Vaginal; Dogs.   Tratamento homeopático de leiomioma vaginal em cães: relato de caso Resumo As neoplasias vaginais mais comuns em cadelas velhas são o leiomioma e o fibroma. Embora a excisão cirúrgica é o tratamento indicado, não elimina complicações potenciais que podem levar ao óbito ou baixa qualidade de vida. O presente artigo relata o caso de uma cadela Doberman de 9 anos de idade, com leiomioma vaginal, apresentando colporragia copiosa e recidivante, tratada entre março e dezembro de 2005. A abordagem homeopática utilizada foi a desenvolvida na Unidade Homeopática do Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A evolução da doença foi acompanhada através de avaliação clínica, testes de laboratório e ultrassonografia. A hemorragia diminuiu e o estado geral melhorou. Depois de 7 meses de tratamento homeopático, o tumor foi espontaneamente eliminado através de violentas contrações abdominais, seguido de recuperação do estado de saúde do animal. Palavras-chave:  Homeopatia, Medicina Veterinária; Tumores; Leiomioma; Vaginal; Cães.   Tratamento homeopático de leiomioma vaginal en canino: relato de caso Resumen Las neoplasias vaginales más comunes en caninos ancianos son el leiomioma y el fibroma. Aunque la excisión quirúrgica es el tratamiento de elección, no elimina complicaciones potenciales que pueden llevar al deceso o pobre calidad de vida. Este artículo relata el caso de un canino Doberman femenino de 9 años de edad, con leiomioma vaginal acompañado de colporragia abundante y recidivante, tratado entre marzo y diciembre de 2005. El abordaje homeopático utilizado fue el desarrollado en la Unidad Homeopática del Hospital Veterinario de la Universidad Federal Rural de Río de Janeiro, Brasil. La evolución de la enfermedad fue estimada mediante evaluación clínica, exámenes de laboratorio y ecografía. Las hemorragias disminuyeron, con mejoría del estado general. Después de 7 meses de tratamiento homeopático, el tumor fue espontáneamente eliminado mediante violentas contracciones abdominales, seguido de recuperación del estado de salud del animal. Palabras-clave:  Homeopatía, Medicina veterinaria; Tumores; Leiomioma; vaginal; Perros.   Correspondence author:  Luiz Figueira Pinto. [email protected] How to cite this article:  Ferreira MIC, Pinto LF. Homeopathic treatment of vaginal leiomyoma in a dog: case report. Int J High Dilution Res [online]. 2008 [cited YYYY Mmm DD]; 7(24):152-158. Available from: http://journal.giri-society.org/index.php/ijhdr/article/view/304/358.  

THE FLUORESCENT ANTITOXIN TEST FOR THE IMMEDIATE DIAGNOSIS OF DIPHTHERIA

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1961 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-218
Author(s):  
Jo Anne Whitaker ◽  
John D. Nelson ◽  
Chester W. Fink
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Laboratory Test ◽  
Clinical Judgment ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Fluorescent Staining ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Diphtheria Antitoxin ◽  
Early Case ◽  
The One

The recent increase in the incidence of diphtheria in our area stimulated the search for a reliable laboratory test for the immediate differential diagnosis of diphtheritic and non-diphtheritic membranous tonsillitis. Fluorescein-conjugated diphtheria antitoxin proved to be highly specific for staining toxigenic C. diphtheriae. Eight of nine patients with proved diphtheria had fluorescent organisms on a smear of exudate. The failure in the one case is attributed to the poor quality of the specimen obtained. An early case of diphtheria was detected by examination of family contacts of one of the patients in this series. The conjugated antitoxin does not result in fluorescent staining of nontoxigenic diphtheria bacilli on of other bacteria commonly found in the nasopharyngeal tract. Fluorescent staining of cultures suggests that only a small proportion of the potentially toxigenic diphtheria organisms are actually producing toxin at a given moment. The fluorescent antitoxin test can be performed within 1 hour. A positive result of the test is an absolute indication for antitoxin therapy. With a negative result the physician must still rely on his clinical judgment and cultural and virulence tests.

scholarly journals Microbiological Assessment of the Quality of Some Commercial Products Marketed as Lactobacillus crispatus-Containing Probiotic Dietary Supplements

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Di Pierro ◽  
Valeria Polzonetti ◽  
Vania Patrone ◽  
Lorenzo Morelli
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Type I ◽  
Lactobacillus Crispatus ◽  
Daily Dose ◽  
The One ◽  
Duration Of Pregnancy ◽  
Medical Relevance ◽  
Gestational Duration

In the last decade, many authors have reported low viability for probiotic products. Investigators commonly find they are not meeting claimed active counts and/or incorrect species and/or strains have been identified. We have therefore decided to verify viability, the real dose and species correspondence in nine probiotic products (seven nutritional supplements and two medical devices) collected from the Italian and French markets claiming to contain at least one strain of L. crispatus among the different species/strain included in the formulation. In fact, the medical relevance of L. crispatus strains has recently grown., as evaluating the possible dominance clusters typical of the vaginal microbiota, the Community State Type I, the one dominated by L. crispatus, appears to be “protective” in terms of infections, fertility and gestational duration of pregnancy. The results obtained demonstrate the generally poor quality of probiotics. Out of nine products, only two definitely contained viable Lactobacillus crispatus cells with a daily dose of at least 1 × 109 CFU/g and with an acceptable correspondence with what is declared on the label. Among these two, only one was found to be formulated with a strain (M247) that has been scientifically documented.

scholarly journals Managing two decades of visceral leishmaniasis and HIV co-infection: a case report that illustrates the urgent research needs in the field

Sexual Health ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa L. Kelly ◽  
Angie N. Pinto ◽  
Dan Suan ◽  
Debbie Marriott ◽  
David A. Cooper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Visceral Leishmaniasis ◽  
Liver Failure ◽  
Infected Patient ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Treatment Side Effects

Visceral leishmaniasis and HIV co-infection presents diagnostic, monitoring and treatment challenges. This is a report of a co-infected patient who developed multiple complications and treatment side-effects, including renal and liver failure, pancytopenia with recurrent sepsis, along with anal cancer, depression and poor quality-of-life spanning over two decades. Urgent research specific to this cohort is needed.

scholarly journals Influencers deportivos y su repercusión en el consumo, la actividad física y su proyección en redes sociales por los adolescentes andaluces (España) (Sports influencers and their impact on consumption, physical activity and their projection on social net

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 591-602
Author(s):  
Javier Gil Quintana ◽  
Rafael Felipe Ruiz ◽  
Miguel Ángel Moreno Muro
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Redes Sociales ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Share Data ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact

El objetivo de la presente investigación, cuyo corte metodológico es mixto, ha sido conocer el impacto que ejercen los influencers deportivos en un grupo poblacional de 404 adolescentes andaluces encuestados y 10 entrevistados cuya edad abarca desde los 16 hasta los 20 años. Atendiendo a los principales hallazgos, se demuestra que estos influencers contribuyen de manera positiva a aumentar el grado de motivación y adherencia por la actividad física. De forma sintética, el estudio establece una disociación entre la modalidad deportiva que se practica y el género del adolescente. Con esta afirmación queda expresado que ambos géneros tienen tendencia a seguir a influencers de su mismo género. Además, no se ha podido determinar que los hombres compren más dispositivos electrónicos que las mujeres. Sin embargo, un aspecto significativo a nivel estadístico es que el género masculino presenta más tendencia por compartir los datos en redes sociales y que los adolescentes que han comprado un dispositivo han intentado, en la mayor medida posible, que la marca se asemeje al que promociona su influencer. Concluimos que la labor que ejercen estos personajes públicos sobre sus seguidores es eficaz y directa, pues son capaces de incidir significativamente y mejorar la calidad de vida de todo aquel que los secunden.  Abstract. The main of this research, whose methodological approach is mixed, has been to determine (otra opción: was to determine) the impact of sports influencers have on a population group of 404 Andalusian adolescents surveyed and 10 interviewees whose age ranges from 16 to 20 years. According to the main findings, it is shown that these influencers contribute positively to increasing the degree of motivation and adherence to physical activity. In summary, the study establishes a dissociation between the type of sport practiced and the gender of the adolescent. This statement shows that both genders tend to follow influencers of the same gender. In addition, it could not be determined that men buy more electronic devices than women. However, a statistically significant aspect is that males are more likely to share data on social media and that adolescents who have bought a device have tried, as much as possible, to have the brand resemble the one promoted by their influencer. Finally, it is concluded that the work of these public figures over their followers is effective and direct, as they are able to have a significant impact and improve the quality of life of all those who support them.

scholarly journals Can an open displaced tibial fracture be treated without surgery? a treatment discussion: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 667
Author(s):  
Sara Elisa Diniz ◽  
João Vale ◽  
Pedro Neves
Keyword(s):  
Open Fracture ◽  
Tibial Fracture ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Tissue Necrosis ◽  
History Of ◽  
The One ◽  
Analyze Case

<p class="abstract">The authors present a case of a 70-year-old female with left tibial open fracture (Gustillo-Anderson type II) with previous history of trauma of the same limb, from which resulted a Morel-Lavallée injury complicated with extensive tissue necrosis. Considering the sequel condition of soft tissues (scarring and extensive fibrosis), conservative treatment was taken and successful result was achieved. In this case the biggest concern was not the traumatic tissue damage caused by the fall, but the poor quality of tissues already existent before this event. Although surgical treatment is the gold standard in these cases, we must analyze case by case the risk benefit of each procedure and choose the one we believe is the best for the patient.</p>

Scales and Structure of Informal Employment

2004 ◽  
pp. 115-127
Author(s):  
S. Gorisov
Keyword(s):  
Informal Sector ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Informal Employment ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
The One ◽  
Labor Potential

The problems of employment in the informal sector of the Russian economy are considered in the article. Special attention is paid to the influence of informal employment on the quality of labor potential. On the one hand, informal employment provides noncompetitive persons with work, on another — reproduces inefficient employment and preserves poor quality of labor potential. The structure of informal employment by educational and age criteria is examined.

The nurse in the management of health education of the family health strategy

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 596
Author(s):  
Geilsa Soraia Cavalcanti Valente ◽  
Virginia Correia Almeida ◽  
Fernanda Da Silva Chagas ◽  
Rosane Abreu Tórnio ◽  
Maíra Muniz Assis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Family Health Program ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Health Strategy

ABSTRACTObjectives: to describe the role of nurses in the Family Health Strategy (FHE) and identify the facilities and difficulties in developing work-oriented health education. Methodology: this is about an exploratory study, from qualitative approach, performed with eight nurses working of the FHE in Cachoeiras de Macacu city, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Research meets the recommended by Resolution 196/96 and was approved by the Ethics Committee of the School of Nursing Anna Nery/UFRJ with protocol number 52/2008. To collect data, we used the structured interview, consisting of closed questions, being employed thematic content analysis to analyze the data. Result: the role of nurses in the PSF is the manager and educator, working for change in behavior of the community, to improve their quality of life. Conclusion: we emphasize the role of manager and educator that is exercised by the nurse. Despite encountering some difficulties in implementing actions to improve the quality of living, nurses use various resources according to their creativity, in view of autonomy that is inherent in the FHE. Descriptors: health education; community health nursing; family health program; management; nursing care; strategies; professional autonomy.RESUMOObjetivos: descrever o papel dos enfermeiros da Estratégia Saúde da Família e identificar as facilidades e dificuldades encontradas ao desenvolverem trabalhos voltados para educação em saúde. Metodologia: estudo exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa, tendo como sujeitos oito enfermeiros que atuam na ESF do Município de Cachoeiras de Macacu. A pesquisa atende ao preconizado pela Res. 196/96 e foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética da Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery/UFRJ registrado sob número de protocolo 52/2008.  Para a coleta de dados, foi utilizada a entrevista estruturada, composta por questões fechadas, sendo empregada a análise temática de conteúdos para análise dos dados. Resultado: o papel do enfermeiro no PSF é o de gerente e educador, trabalhando para a mudança de comportamento da comunidade, no sentido de melhorar sua qualidade de vida. Conclusão: destacou-se o papel de gerente e educador que é exercido pelo enfermeiro. Apesar de deparar-se com algumas dificuldades na implementação das ações para melhorar a qualidade de vida da população, os enfermeiros utilizam diversos recursos de acordo com sua criatividade, tendo em vista a autonomia que é inerente no PSF. Descritores: educação em saúde; enfermagem em saúde comunitária; programa saúde da família; gerência; cuidados de enfermagem; estratégias; autonomia profissional.RESÚMEN              Objetivos: describir el papel de las enfermeras en la Estrategia de Salud de la Familia/ESF e identificar las facilidades y dificultades en el desarrollo de trabajo de educación sanitaria. Metodología: un estudio exploratorio, cualitativo, teniendo como participantes ocho enfermeras que trabajan en la ESF de La ciudad de Cachoeiras de Macacu en Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. La investigación corresponde a las recomendaciones de la Res. 196/96 y fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética de la Escuela de Enfermería Anna Nery/UFRJ con número de protocolo 52/2008. Para recopilar los datos, se utilizó la entrevista estructurada, con preguntas cerradas, se emplean análisis de contenido temático para analizar los datos. Resultado: el papel de las enfermeras en el ESF es el director y educador, trabajar por el cambio en el comportamiento de la comunidad, para mejorar su calidad de vida. Conclusión: fue destacado el papel de gestor y educador que es ejercido por la enfermera. A pesar de encontrarse con algunas dificultades en la aplicación de medidas para mejorar la calidad de vida, las enfermeras utilizan diversos recursos de acuerdo a su creatividad, a la vista de la autonomía que es inherente en el PSF. Descriptores: educación en salud; enfermería en salud comunitaria; programa de salud familiar; gerencia; atención de enfermería; estrategias; autonomía profesional.  

scholarly journals Chest Wall Reconstruction : A Case Report

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Md Zakir Hossain ◽  
Shamim Hassan ◽  
Ayesha Hanna ◽  
Md Shahin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumor ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Wide Surgical Excision ◽  
Tissue Tumor

We are reporting a case of recurrent soft tissue tumor over the chest wall-histologically proven Dermato fibrosarcoma protuberance. Wide surgical excision with reconstruction is recommended for improvement of quality of life and prolong survival. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bdjps.v3i2.18252 Bangladesh Journal of Plastic Surgery July 2012, 3(2): 53-56

scholarly journals Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Study on 48 Cases and Review of Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Cirillo ◽  
Marco Vismarra ◽  
Ines Cafaro ◽  
Mario Martinotti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Merkel Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Local Relapse ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Unknown Primary ◽  
Rapid Progression ◽  
Merkel Cell

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive neuroendocrine tumor of the skin. Fourty-eight patients with MCC were observed at the Rare Hormonal Tumors Group of Cremona Hospital, 15 of these with unknown primary site. Due to rarity of Merkel cell carcinoma, clinical experience is generally limited. Data from our series confirm the current recommendations. Wide surgical excision must be associated with radiotherapy also in early stages in order to avoid local relapse and the rapid progression of disease. In advanced stages chemotherapy is the standard despite the short duration of responses and poor quality of life. The data of our series, characterized by a high demand for second opinion, offer some insight about the real rarity of the tumor, the difficulty of managing of disease in our country secondary to a wrong cultural approach to the problem, the indiscriminate use of molecules unnecessary and often expensive, the lack of protocols, and the presence of guidelines often ignored. This results in very poor survival associated with a very low quality of life, requiring to find the right direction towards a correct management of disease.

scholarly journals Adrenal Gland Tumor: Current Approaches and Future Directions of Pheochromocytoma.

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-03
Author(s):  
Yellu Narsimha Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Medical Management ◽  
Malignant Disease ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Hereditary Disease ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Benign Disease ◽  
Gland Tumor ◽  
Future Directions

Pheochromocytomas was a neuroendocrine tumor that arise from sympathetic and parasympathetic paraganglia. Because of the excess secretion of hormones, these tumors often cause debilitating symptoms and a poor quality of life. While medical management plays a significant role in the treatment of pheochromocytoma patients, surgical excision remains the only cure. Improved medical management and surgical techniques and an increased understanding of hereditary disease have improved the outcome of pheochromocytoma patients with benign disease; however, the outcome of patients with malignant disease remains poor. In this review, we discuss the presentation, diagnosis, management, and future directions in the management of this disease.

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