scholarly journals Contribution of Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Etiological Diagnosis of Ischemic Stroke: Retrospective Study of 56 Cases

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-10
Author(s):  
Joseph Mingou ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Transesophageal Echocardiography ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Etiological Diagnosis ◽  
Cardiology Department ◽  
Brain Scan ◽  
Neck Vessels

Introduction: Strokes constitute a public health problem. Ischemic strokes are caused by cardioembolic diseases in 20% of cases. We have realized this study in order to situate the role of transesophageal echocardiography in the search of cardioembolic diseases during ischemic strokes. Materials and Methods: We have realized a retrospective study in the Cardiology Department of “Hopital Général de Grand Yoff” at Dakar, during two years from June 2003 to July 2005. Our patients received benefits from medical examination, biological exams, an ECG, a recording ECG, a transesophageal echocardiography, transthoracic echocardiography, a brain scan and echodoppler of neck vessels. Results: Fifty-six cases have been identified. The average age was of 60.3 ± 14.3 years (extremes: 21–87 years). The sex-ratio (men over women) was of 0.75. The cardiovascular risk factors were dominated by blood hypertension and diabetes. On the standard electrocardiogram, we noted eleven cases of atrial fibrillation and one case of atrial flutter. Two patients have presented a paroxystic atrial fibrillation on recording electrocardiogram and six (10.7%), either a significative stenosis or carotid thrombosis at neck vessels echodoppler. The board number V is the summery of the etiology of ischemic strokes found by transesophageal echocardiography.

Crucial role of physiotherapy in treating COVID-19 patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 967-971
Author(s):  
Poonam Thakre ◽  
Waqar M. Naqvi ◽  
Trupti Deshmukh ◽  
Nikhil Ingole ◽  
Sourabh Deshmukh
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Front Line ◽  
The Many ◽  
Sixth International

The emergence in China of 2019 of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus2 (SARS-CoV-2) previously provisionally names 2019-nCoV disease (COVID19) caused major global outbreak and is a major public health problem. On 30 January 2020, the WHO declared COVID19 to be the sixth international public health emergency. This present pandemic has engrossed the globe with a high rate of mortality. As a front line practitioner, physiotherapists are expected to be getting in direct contact with patients infected with the virus. That’s why it is necessary for understanding the many aspects of their role in the identification, contains, reduces and treats the symptoms of this disease. The main presentation is the involvement of respiratory system with symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, sneezing and characteristics of pneumonia leads to ARDS(Acute respiratory distress syndrome) also land up in multiorgan dysfunction syndrome. This text describes and suggests physiotherapy management of acute COVID-19 patients. It also includes recommendations and guidelines for physiotherapy planning and management. It also covers the guidelines regarding personal care and equipment used for treatment which can be used in the treatment of acute adult patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.

scholarly journals Vitamin D and COVID-19 infection; recent findings

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e19-e19
Author(s):  
Alireza Pouramini ◽  
Fatemeh Kafi ◽  
Shakiba Hassanzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Exact Role ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Global Public Health Problem

COVID-19 infection increases the risk of death in patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes or obesity. The exact role of vitamin D in COVID-19 infection is unknown and controversial. Furthermore, the exact prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is still unknown but it affects individuals worldwide regardless of ethnicity and age. Herein, we give an overview of vitamin D deficiency as a global public health problem, the role of vitamin D in COVID-19 infection, and the proper approach to treating vitamin D deficiency.

Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography and Intracardiac Echocardiography in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

2011 ◽  
pp. 132-134
Author(s):  
Hyun Suk Yang ◽  
Brian D. Powell ◽  
Joseph F. Maalouf ◽  
Samuel J. Asirvatham ◽  
Krishnaswamy Chandrasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Transesophageal Echocardiography ◽  
Intracardiac Echocardiography ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

scholarly journals Ten years experience with Jorge Lobo's disease in the state of Acre, Amazon region, Brazil

2010 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 273-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
William John Woods ◽  
Andréa de Faria Fernandes Belone ◽  
Léia Borges Carneiro ◽  
Patrícia Sammarco Rosa
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Amazon Region ◽  
The State ◽  
Notifiable Disease ◽  
Real Situation ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Clinical Records

Jorge Lobo's disease is a cutaneous and subcutaneous mycosis that affects patients in the Amazon region. The number of patients is relatively small, but the real situation of the disease as public health problem is not known, because Jorge Lobo's disease is not a notifiable disease. This study aims to report the clinical evolution in patients affected and to determine the prevalence and areas of occurrence of the disease. A retrospective study was carried out based on the analysis of the clinical records, which included a collection of photographs of patients in the Department of Sanitary Dermatology, in Rio Branco, and patients seen in the interior of the state. In a decade, in Rio Branco, 249 cases of the disease were reported, 30 were females and 219 males. Of these patients, 153 had localized lesions, 94 of them were on one ear, 55 had multifocal lesions and 41 had disseminated lesions. The average time between the onset of symptoms and diagnosis was 19 years. The average age at the time of diagnosis was 53 years, and ages ranged from 14 to 96 years.

scholarly journals Autism – an evolving concept

2000 ◽  
Vol 176 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. P. Berney
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Viral Infection ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Genetic Basis ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Biological Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Research Endeavour

BackgroundThe rapid increase in research endeavour has not kept pace with the advent of well-publicised theories and treatments for autism.AimsTo explore some of the newer developments in biological research into autism.MethodA review of recent publications and presentations.ResultsThe concept is shifting from the narrow perception of aloof autism, described by Kanner, to a wider one that includes a spectrum extending to a broader, subclinical phenotype. The genetic basis has been established; now we need to discover the location and interaction of the relevant sites. There is considerable interest in the bowel as a pathogenetic agent, particularly in the effects of exogenous opioids and multiple viral infection (the latter posing a public health problem). Also of concern is the role of (potentially treatable) epilepsy, analogous to the Laudau-Kleffner syndrome.ConclusionsIn the absence of a cure, the implementation of ideas will continue to outstrip factual evidence. Clinicians are challenged by the availability of information (and misinformation), particularly on the internet.

scholarly journals The Role of Village Surveillance Officer to Prevent Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 433
Author(s):  
Sunarsih Sunarsih ◽  
Kuntoro Kuntoro ◽  
Chatrin U.W ◽  
Nugroho Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Index Study ◽  
Mosquito Breeding ◽  
Community Workshops ◽  
The Village

Dengue is a major public health problem in Indonesia. The program of elimination of mosquito breeding places is still low. This study was aimed to analyze the effectiveness of village surveillance officer for decrease container index. Study design was quasy experiment. The intervention included: community workshops; community involvement in clean-up campaigns; and distribution of information, education and communication materials in the village surveillans officer. Data were analyzed with t test, and path way analyzed. There is significantly differences knowdlege, attitude, behaviour, sanitation, and container index p<0.05. Based on the path analysis was concluded that village surveillance officer increased knowledge, attitude, behavior, sanitation and container index.Surveillance village officer is concluded to be more effectively decreased of larva index through comunity behavior. Surveillance village officer is important because it effectively the coverage of larva index through community behaviour participation.

scholarly journals A review on the role of macro and micro nutrients in bone health

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 995
Author(s):  
Rupesh Jung Belbase ◽  
Amrut Diwakar Raje ◽  
Anchal Singh
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Prevention Education ◽  
Adequate Nutrition ◽  
Bone Maintenance ◽  
Macro And Micronutrients

<p class="abstract">Osteoporosis is a major public health problem, affecting many individuals. The aging population will require problem related prevention, education, and treatment to maintain bone density and reduce the bone fractures and falls. Inadequate intake of nutrients increases the risk for bone loss and subsequent osteoporosis. Protein, calcium and vitamin D are vital nutrients for optimal bone health. Adequate calcium is essential for bone maintenance. There are several other vitamin and mineral needed for metabolic processes related to good bone health, including manganese, copper, iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C and the B vitamins. Related macro- and micronutrients play an important role in bone mass integrity and quality. Adequate nutrition for older adults needs to be encouraged to promote and maintain bone health.</p>

scholarly journals Usurpation of the role of the plastic surgeon as a public health problem in Mexico: Reflections on a case

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 390-392
Author(s):  
Jaime Aron Garcia-Espinoza ◽  
Roberto Armando García-Manzano ◽  
Verónica Belem Aguilar-Aragón
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Plastic Surgeon
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