scholarly journals Clinical Characteristics of Iraqi Women Who Had Plantar Fasciitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Sarah Tareq Abdulazeez ◽  
Hazim Abdul Rahman Alhiti ◽  
Manaf Abdulrahman Guma
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Plantar Fasciitis ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Age Group ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Calcaneal Spur ◽  
Common Complaint ◽  
Iraqi Women

Plantar fasciitis is a common complaint. This paper aimed to find the clinical characteristics of Al-Ramadi Women who had Plantar fasciitis. A specialist rheumatologist in Al-Ramadi Teaching Hospital collected this prospective report from 170 Iraqi women, aged (25-70) years, who had plantar fasciitis between 1st January 2019 to 1st January 2020. Our findings showed that the most common affected age was between (40-49) years among all women who suffered from intense sharp painful heels at the start of walking. There were 66 women (38%) between (40-49) years plus 32 women (18%) their BMI was between (30-34%). In the commonest age group, there were 37 women (21.7%) who had Calcaneal spur and five women (0.2%) who had Diabetes Mellitus. Therefore, it can be clearly said that Plantar Fasciitis is an evidence for obese due to the statistical analysis carried on the middle-aged Iraqi women who had intense sharp painful heels at the start of walking plus calcaneal spur in the lateral X-ray.

scholarly journals A Retrospective Cross Sectional Study of Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Factors of Covid 19 Patients Admitted to a Gambian Teaching Hospital

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheikh Omar Bittaye ◽  
Abubacarr Jagne ◽  
Abdoulie Badjan ◽  
Babakunta Fofana ◽  
Ebrima Barrow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Oxygen Saturation ◽  
Respiratory Rate ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Lower Level Health Facility

Abstract Background: The first case of Novel coronavirus disease (COVID 19) was diagnosed in The Gambia on the 17th March 2020. We therefore investigate the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of COVID 19 patients admitted at a Gambian teaching Hospital. Method: Out of 407 suspected COVID 19 patients, 137 (33.7%) tested positive for COVID 19 and were recruited. Clinical features, treatment and outcomes were recorded. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to assess prognostic factors of survival in our patients. Results: The median age of our patients was 60 years (19-100) and 86 (62.8%) were men. Eighty nine (64.9%) patients had co-morbidities, mostly Hypertension 51 (37.2%) and Diabetes Mellitus 47 (34.3%). The most common symptoms were cough 71 (51.8%) and dyspnea 53 (38.7%) and majority of patients presented with SPO ≤ 93% 75 (54.7%). Patients with SPO2 ≤ 93% were older 63.2 vs. 53.1 years (p=0.001), more likely to present with dyspnea (p=0.002), Cough (0.035), higher respiratory rate (p<0.001) and co-morbidities (p=0.009) compared to patients with SPO2>93%. Non survivors were older 63.2 vs 53.1 years (p=0.001), more likely to present with higher respiratory rate (p=0.014), lower oxygen saturation (p=<0.001), to be referred from lower level health facility (p=0.012) and to have Diabetes mellitus (p=0.007) as compared to survivors. Our cumulative mortality is 49 (35.8%) and mortality rate of patients referred from lower level heath facilities was 46 % as compared to 25 % for self referred patients. Multivariate analysis showed increasing odds of mortality independently associated with Age≥ 60 years (odd ratio, 2.87: 95% CI, 1.21 to 6.83, p=0.012), Diabetes mellitus (odd ratio, 3.47: 95% CI, 1.44 to 8.36, p=0.006), oxygen saturation ≤ 93% (odd ratio, 3.18: 95% CI, 1.27 to 7.99, p=0.014) and referral from lower level health facility (odd ratio, 2.87: 95% CI, 1.11 to 6.82, p=0.017).Conclusion: Older patients, patients with Diabetes Mellitus, hypoxemia or patients referred from lower level health facilities are at increased risk of death. In resource limited countries where critical care/emergency medicine resources are limited, our results may help guide the clinical management of patients with severe COVID-19.

The Gynecologic Examination of the Prepubertal Child with Vulvovaginitis: Use of the Knee-Chest Position

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 758-760 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Jean Emans ◽  
D. P. Goldstein
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Young Child ◽  
Vaginal Bleeding ◽  
Age Group ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Rectal Examination ◽  
Good View ◽  
Prepubertal Child ◽  
Common Complaint

Vulvovaginitis is a common complaint in the prepubertal child. The proximity of the vagina to the anus and the thin uncornified vaginal epithelium make the young child especially susceptible to vulvovaginal infection. Not only is hygiene often suboptimal in this age group, but pinworm infestations, bubblebaths, harsh soaps, and tight-fitting nylon tights can all contribute to the vulvar irritation. Because children are frequently sent to gynecologists, traumatized by a rectal examination as the first part of the evaluation, or sent for an x-ray of the vagina with the hope of excluding a radiopaque foreign body, we believed it would be useful to present our approach to the gynecologic evaluation of the prepubertal child in which the kneechest position is used for visualizing the vagina. METHODS The evaluation of a prepubertal child with vulvovaginitis in the Gynecology Clinic of Children's Hospital is done in the following order: (1) history; (2) inspection of the perineum with the child supine; (3) visualization of the vagina and cervix in kneechest position; (4) cultures; and (5) a rectal examination in girls with vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain. The knee-chest position (Figure) provides a particularly good view of the vagina and cervix without instrumentation. The little girl is asked "to lie on her tummy with her bottom in the air." She is reassured that the examiner plans "to take a look" but "will not put anything inside her." The child rests her head to one side on folded arms and supports her remaining weight on bended knees (6 to 8 in apart).

scholarly journals Clinicoepidemiological profile and outcome in patients of covid 19 with normal chest x-ray: study of 51 patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 181
Author(s):  
Huma Firdaus ◽  
Nafees Ahmad Khan ◽  
Maqsumi Reza ◽  
Mansoor Ahmad Khan ◽  
Gishnu Krishnan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Good Outcome ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
History Of ◽  
Normal Chest ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
Time Of Presentation

Background: Covid 19 was declared a pandemic by WHO on 11 March 2020. Patients usually have pneumonia on chest x-ray at time of presentation however many patients also do not develop pneumonia and have normal chest x-ray.Methods: A total of 51 patients above the age of 15 years diagnosed with covid 19 by RT PCR of nasopharngeal/oropharyngeal samples were included in the study. History of symptoms onset was recorded, chest x-ray and haematological investigations were done of all patients.Results: A total of 51 patients >15 years of age were included in the study. 28 were male and 23 were female patients. Maximum number of patients were in age group 15-30 years. Most common presenting complain was fever (49% patients). Most common comorbidity was diabetes mellitus. There was no mortality reported in patients with normal chest x-ray.Conclusions: We conclude from the current study that patients with normal chest x-ray at the time of presentation have a very good outcome.

scholarly journals Epidemiological and clinical patterns of diabetes mellitus in Benghazi, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. A. Kadiki ◽  
R. B. Roaed
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes ◽  
Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Insulin Dependent ◽  
Reported Data

The clinical characteristics and prevalence of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus [NIDDM]diagnosed in Benghazi are reported. Data were based on the analysis of records for the period 1981 to 1990. A total of 8922 NIDDM cases [4081 males, 4841 females]were registered during the study period. The overall prevalence rate of NIDDM was 0.19%; it was significantly higher in females [0.21%]than males [0.17%][P or = 20 years was 3.8% and was significantly higher in females [4.7%]than in males [2.9%][P < 0.01]. Prevalence rates increased with each higher age group and peaked in the 50-54 years age group. Prevalence of hypertension was 22.5% and prevalence of overweight was 59.4%. The most common complications of diabetes were neuropathy [45.7%], retinopathy [30.5%]and nephropathy [25.2%]

scholarly journals Identification of risk factors of acute coronary syndrome in young patients between 18-40 years of age at a teaching hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faryal Murtaza Cheema ◽  
Hasan Mujtaba Cheema ◽  
Zubair Akram
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Family History ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Common Finding ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Case Series Study

Objectives: To identify the risk factors in acute coronary syndrome. Methods: It was a case series study, conducted in coronary care unit of Jinnah Hospital, Lahore from January to December 2018. Convenient sampling was used for patients’ selection. The serum cardiac enzymes level was measured, and serial ECG was done at admission and repeated if required. Blood samples were collected after an overnight fast of 14 hours and tests were done for total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol. Results: Out of 300 patients of acute coronary syndrome, 100 (33.33%) were female and 200 (66.67%) were males. Majority of patients 180 (60%) belonged to age group of 25-40 years. Out of 300 patients 94 (31.33%) had diabetes mellitus, while 139 (46.3%) were suffering from hypertension. Out of 290 patients 95 (32.7%) had family history of coronary artery disease. Out of 298 patients 125 (41.9%) were smokers. Conclusion: Acute coronary syndrome in age group of 18-40 Years showed a male predominance with major modifiable risk factors; Hypertension followed by Diabetes mellitus, smoking and Dyslipidemia. Positive family history a non-modifiable risk factor in patients of ACS was also a common finding. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.36.4.2302 How to cite this:Cheema FM, Cheema HM, Akram Z. Identification of risk factors of acute coronary syndrome in young patients between 18-40 years of age at a teaching hospital. Pak J Med Sci. 2020;36(4):821-824. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.36.4.2302 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals Assessment of risk factors for myocardial infarction and its relationship with some variables

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 784-787
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Smoking Habits ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Significant Difference

The aim of the study is to assess the risk factors which lead to myocardial infarction and relation to some variables. The filed study was carried out from the 1st of April to the end of Sept. 2005. The Sample of the study consisted of (100) patients in lbn-Albeetar and Baghdad Teaching Hospital. The result of the study indicated the following; 45% of patients with age group (41-50) were more exposed to the disease and there is no significant difference was seen in the level of education, Martial status, weight and height. The result shows that there are significant difference in risk factors like hypertension, cholesterol level in blood and diabetes. When analyzed by T.test at level of P < 0.01 and there are significant difference in smoking habits, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus patient's when analyzed by chi-squire at level of P < 0.01. The researcher recommends taking the Preventive measuments to control the risk factors.

Epidemiological Characteristics and Risk Factors of Tinea Pedis Disease Among Adults Attending Tikrit Teaching Hospital/ Iraq

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abid Al-Mahmood ◽  
Ehan Al-Sharifi
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tinea Pedis ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Main Mode ◽  
Previous Infection ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics

Background: Tinea pedis is one of the commonest skin infections of interdigital toe webspace as well as feet skin and may affect the nail or the hand. It is caused by dermophytes fungi especially Trichophyton species. Direct contact with a contaminated environment or animal is the main mode of transmission. Tinea pedis is more frequent among adults than children and more among those with the previous infection with the disease, diabetes mellites, abnormally increased sweating, and the disease is common among individuals who wear unventilated (occlusive) footwear. Tinea pedis is more often in men than females 2-4 times. Aim of the study: To study the epidemiological characteristics and risk factors of tinea pedis disease. Methods: Descriptive study was conducted on patients attending the dermatology outpatient clinic in Tikrit Teaching Hospital, Tikrit, Iraq. The study was done during the period from 1st November 2018-10th June 2019. The sample included (680) persons. The cases were diagnosed clinically and by a direct microscope. The demographic information of patients was obtained according to a certain design questionnaire. The study was done to reveal the epidemiology of tenia pedis disease among affected patients. Results: The frequency of tinea pedis cases among the study sample was (48/ 680) (7%). It has been documented that there is no significant association as a result of the difference in gender, body weight, positive family history, history, presence of fungal skin disease, and presence of nail trauma. Otherwise, there is a significant association as a result of the presence of the young age group, diabetes mellitus, and history of wearing occlusive shoes. Conclusion: The frequency of tinea pedis disease among the study sample was (7%). There was a significant association between age group and the presence of diabetes mellitus disease and wearing occlusive shoes.

CLINICAL AND PARACLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND RESULTS FROM TREATMENT OF FOREIGN BODIES INGESTION

2016 ◽  
pp. 63-69
Author(s):  
Hoang Cuong Vo ◽  
Thanh Dang ◽  
Phuong Nam Tran ◽  
Thanh Thai Le
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Central Hospital ◽  
Results Of Treatment ◽  
Rigid Esophagoscopy ◽  
Flexible Esophagoscopy ◽  
Esophageal Foreign Bodies

Background: Foreign bodies ingestion is a emergency in otology, knowledge of people about foreign bodies ingestion is not enough. Objective: To study the clinical characteristics, paraclinical characteristics and results of treatment from foreign bodies ingestion in Hue Central Hospital and Hue University Hospital. Methods and patiens: A cross descriptive and prospective study over the period from 6/2014 to 5/2016, total are 137 patients come to be diagnosised and treatmented. Results: the average age is 35 years old. Gender: male (51.8%) and women (48.2%). Adults (84.7%) having more than children (15.3%). Age group from 16-30 years is highest (32.8%). There are 95.7% of organic foreign bodies, 4.3% are inorganic foreign bodies. There are 90.5% of patients on diagnosis and treatment in stages less inflammation, arthritis 8.0% in the period and 1.5% in the period complications. Foreign body in the throat problems (73.7%), esophageal foreign bodies (26.3%). Pick up directly foreign bodies 54%, indirectly by the mirror 11.7% and endoscopy 8%, rigid esophagoscopy is 17.5%, flexible esophagoscopy is 7.3%, cervicotomy is 1.5%. Conclusion: Practing direction with in the oropharynx foreign body, using the larynx mirror or endoscopy with in the laryngopharynx for the esophagus foreign bodies, rigid esophagoscopy is better. Key words: Foreign bodies ingestion

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