scholarly journals Evaluation of stress responses induced by the loading density in dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius)

2018 ◽  
pp. 803
Author(s):  
Abdelilah Lemrhamed, Mohamed Farh, Fouad Riad ◽  
Najia El Abbadi ◽  
Elhassane Tahri, Abderrahmane Belhouari, Mohammed El Khasmi
Keyword(s):  
Stress Responses ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Dromedary Camel ◽  
Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
Nuclear Techniques ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Impact

The intensity of stress depends on several external factors, such as distance and conditions of transport, climate change, the nature of the journey and the vehicle used, etc... Our research aims to study the effect of loading density on certain physiological, hematological, biochemical and hormonal parameters in camels. Sixteen male animals belonging to the municipal slaughterhouse of Casablanca (west of Morocco) were divided into two groups of 8 camels to study the effect of 2 loading densities: 1camel/2-3.6m2 (Group I) and 1camel/1.44-1.80m2 (Group II). Hct, NLR, H% and biochemical parameters were analyzed in our laboratory (LPGM) at the Ben M'Sik Faculty of Sciences in Casablanca, while the hormones were analyzed by radioimmunology at the National Center of Energy, Sciences and Nuclear Techniques of Maâmoura, Morocco. In Groups I and II, rectal temperature, heart and respiratory rates, hemolysis, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and plasma levels of Glu, COR, T3 and T4 showed a significant increase (P<0.05) at the end of transport just after unloading by comparison to those measured before loading and transport. All these parameters were significantly (P<0.05) higher in Group II than those observed in Group I. An increase of the loading density (1camel/1.44-1.80m2) during road transport is considered as a stressful factor that could alter the physiology of the dromedary and influence the postmortem quality of its meat. The impact of this factor on the antioxidant status of this species will be studied later.

scholarly journals Impact of hemodialysis on the wellbeing of chronic kidney diseases patients: a pre-post analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Um-e-Kalsoom ◽  
Sabiha Khan ◽  
Israr Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
Chronic Kidney Diseases ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Hemodialysis may have serious psychological impact upon patients suffering from chronic kidney diseases. The aim of the present study is to investigate the impact of hemodialysis on the wellbeing of individuals with chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Result A sample consists of (N = 100) CKD patients referred from neurology ward of Leady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Data was collected from both male (50%) and female (50%) in 2017. Participants were divided into two groups on the basis of pre-set criteria. In group I, individuals with 4–5 stage of CKD referred first time for dialysis treatment were recruited. Group II comprised of CKD patients with 1–3 stage. Demographic data sheet, Pakistan Anxiety and Depression, WHO Quality of Life scale, and Perceived Social support scale (PSS) were used to test the hypotheses. Paired sample t test was use to see the difference between pre- and post-analysis of depression, anxiety, QOL, and PSS in group I (experimental group). Results suggests significant difference on depression (p > .001), anxiety (p > .001), and QOL (p > .001), while no significant difference was reported on perceived social support (p <.673). Findings also indicate no significant difference between group I and group II on QOL depression, anxiety, and PSS. Conclusion The findings concluded that patients under hemodialysis treatment suffered from depression, anxiety, and poor quality of life.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in Cured Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma

2008 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 200-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hendrieke C. Hoftijzer ◽  
Karen A. Heemstra ◽  
Eleonora P. M. Corssmit ◽  
Agatha A. van der Klaauw ◽  
Johannes A. Romijn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Thyroid Carcinoma ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective: This study was performed to evaluate the impact of cured differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) on quality of life. Previous studies on quality of life in patients with DTC were hampered by small patient numbers or limited quality-of-life parameters or were uncontrolled. Design: This was a cross-sectional case-control study. Method: We assessed quality of life in 153 cured DTC patients with a median duration of cure of 6.34 yr (range 0.3–41.8) and studied the contribution of disease-specific, biochemical, and social variables, focusing on the degree of TSH suppression. Four validated health-related questionnaires were used (Short Form-36, Multidimensional Fatigue Index-20, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Somatoform Disorder Questionnaire), including multiple aspects of physical, psychological, and social functioning. Patients were compared with 113 controls selected by patients themselves (control group I) and 336 pooled age- and gender-matched controls from other Leiden quality-of-life studies (control group II). Results: Patients had significantly decreased quality of life in 11 of 16 subscales when compared with control group I. In comparison with control group II, decreased scores in 13 of 16 items were observed. An important independent predictor for quality of life was duration of cure. Quality-of-life parameters were not influenced by serum TSH levels both measured at the time of quality-of-life assessment and measured over time since initial therapy. Conclusions: Patients cured for DTC have impaired quality of life, independently of TSH level. Quality-of-life parameters were inversely affected by duration of cure and consequently may be restored after prolonged follow-up.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the impact of high-tone therapy on cognitive disorders and quality of life in the complex treatment of patients with comorbid pathology

2021 ◽  
pp. 345-351
Author(s):  
Iryna SHMAKOVA ◽  
Svitlana PANINA ◽  
Volodymyr MYKHAYLENKO
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
High Tone ◽  
Complex Treatment ◽  
Group I ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Comorbidity is an independent risk factor for mortality and significantly influences the prognosis and quality of life. Purpose: to evaluate the impact of high-tone HiTOP 4 touch therapy on cognitive disorders and quality of life in the complex treatment of patients with comorbid pathology. Methods: complex treatment of 2 groups of patients with inclusion in the basic treatment regimen of high-tone therapy was carried out - a total of 80 patients (men - 34, women - 46) aged 41 to 79 years old, group I - patients with hypertension and chronic cerebral ischemia (CСI) - 38 patients and group II - patients with hypertension, CСI and concomitant diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 - 42 patients. The average age in group I was 61.5, in group II - 65.5. Group I received lisinopril and amlodipine in one tablet, group II received metformin in addition to the above therapy. Both groups received a course of 10 sessions of high-tone therapy using the device HiTOP 4 touch (Germany) according to the general method: 2 electrodes on the feet, 2 on the forearms and one on the neck-collar area. All the patients were assessed for their cognitive condition, degree of anxiety and depression, and estimated for quality of life before and after a course of high-tone therapy. In order to do this, we used valid assessment tests, such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire. Results: the course of high-tone therapy for patients with hypertension and CCI led to improved quality of life, on all indicators of the SF-36 scale, except for pain intensity, increased cognitive functions by 3.52 points on the MoCA scale, reduced anxiety by 2.06 points and depression by 1.92 points on the HADS scale. The course of high-tone therapy for patients with CCI, hypertension and type 2 DM resulted in a significant improvement of 5 out of 8 quality of life indicators on the SF-36 scale, cognitive functions by 2.27 points on the MoCA scale and reduced anxiety by 4.3 points, and depression by 0.53 points on the HADS scale. Conclusion: the inclusion of high-tone therapy in the complex treatment of patients with comorbid pathology improves cognitive functions, reduces anxiety and depression, improves quality of life. Keywords: comorbid pathology, high-tone therapy, cognitive functions, anxiety, depression, quality of life,

scholarly journals The Impact of Secondary Prevention Programs Incorporating Remote Technologies on Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life in Coronary Heart Disease Patients with Abdominal Obesity

Kardiologiia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (12) ◽  
pp. 11-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. V. Pogosova ◽  
A. O. Salbieva ◽  
O. Y. Sokolova ◽  
A. K. Ausheva ◽  
A. V. Karpova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Impact

Background: Quality of life, which is determined both by the physical symptoms and by psychosocial risk factors, is among the primary treatment goals in coronary heart disease (CHD). Therefore, it is reasonable to assess the impact of any therapeutic interventions in CHD on these measures. Aim: To assess the changes of psychological status and quality of life in patients with CHD and abdominal obesity (AO) over time during 2 secondary prevention programs using two different modalities of remote support. Methods: An open-label randomized study with 3 parallel groups enrolling hospitalized patients with stable CHD and AO (most hospitalizations were due to elective revascularization procedures). The patients were randomized into 2 intervention groups (Group I and Group II) and into Group III (control). Both intervention groups received secondary prevention programs including one in-hospital preventive counselling session with focus on healthy eating habits and subsequent remote support for 6 months (Month 1 to 3: once a week; Month 4 to 6: once a month). Group I received this subsequent counselling via phone calls and Group II received text messages via different platforms according to patient preferences. Group III received standard advice at discharge only. During 1 year of follow-up motivation for lifestyle changes and continued participation in secondary prevention programs, anxiety and depression symptoms (HADS), stress levels (10-point VAS) and quality of life (HeartQol) were assessed. Results: A total of 120 patients were enrolled (mean age±SD, 57.75±6.25 years; men, 83.4%) who had a high baseline motivation to participate in preventive programs. At 1 year of follow-up there was a substantial improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms in Groups I and II which was absent in Group III. As a result, the proportion of patients with HADS-A score ≥8 dropped from 45.0% to 10.0% in Group I and from 40.0% to 7.5% in Group II (both р values <0.01 vs control), and the proportion of participants with HADS-D ≥8 decreased from 30.0% to 10.0% (р<0.01 vs control) and from  12.5% to 0% (р<0.05 vs control), respectively. Stress level decreased in Groups I and II by 3.95±0.38 and 3.56±0.39 баллов, respectively (both р values <0.01 vs control). The HeartQol global score increased by 1.07±0.08 points in Group I and by 0.98±0.13 points in Group (both р values <0.01 vs control). Conclusion: Both secondary prevention programs with long-term remote support targeting obese CHD patients resulted in improvement of pivotal measures of their psychological status i.e. into a decline of anxiety and depression symptomatology, stress reduction and into a better quality of life.

The impact of sweet basil plant additive on biochemical parameters and organoleptic quality of meat of chicken

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (07) ◽  
pp. 254-260
Author(s):  
Thair Jawad Kadhim Al-Kelabi ◽  
Mayada F. Mohamed ◽  
Hassan Al-Karagoly
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Organoleptic Quality ◽  
Sweet Basil ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Quality of life in young and middle age adult temporomandibular disorders patients and asymptomatic subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Bozzetti Pigozzi ◽  
Duziene Denardini Pereira ◽  
Marcos Pascoal Pattussi ◽  
Carmen Moret-Tatay ◽  
Tatiana Quarti Irigaray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Group I ◽  
Axis I ◽  
Group Ii

Abstract Aims To compare the difference in the quality of life between temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients and non-TMD subjects diagnosed with the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) or the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD). Methods Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Excerpta Medica database (EMBASE) and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS) databases were searched in studies published in English and Portuguese. The search was performed by two independent reviewers in duplicate. A manual search and the gray literature were also included. The inclusion criteria were clinical studies that used the RDC/TMD axis I and quality of life with standard questionnaires in young and middle-aged adult population (18–55 years). The data were analyzed quantitatively by combining the results in a meta-analysis using forest plots. The measure of effect used was the standardized mean difference (SMD) in depression levels. The Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to evaluate the quality of the studies. The publication bias was assessed by funnel plots. The initial search included 806 articles without duplications. Results Twenty-four articles were included in the final systematic review. Of these, 9 were included in the meta-analysis, where it was shown a statistically significant in all axis I groups: (a) global TMD—groups I, II and III combined, N = 3829, SMD (95% CI) = 1.06 (0.65–1.51), p = 0.000; (b) group I—muscle disorders, N = 3,056, SMD (95% CI) = 0.82 (0.45–1.18), p = 0.000; (c) group II—disc displacements, N = 3,184, SMD (95% CI) = 0.59 (0.26–0.91), p = 0.000; and (d) group III—arthralgia/arthritis/arthrosis, N = 2781, SMD (95% CI) = 0.98 (0.59–1.36), p = 0.000. When compared to controls. Conclusions Quality of life is affected in all axis I TMD patients, especially in groups I and III with higher pain intensity and disability as compared to group II.

scholarly journals The impact of ureteral Double-J stent insertion following ureterorenoscopy in patients with ureteral stones accompanied by perirenal fat stranding

2018 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Ercan Ogreden ◽  
Ural Oguz ◽  
Erhan Demirelli ◽  
Erdal Benli ◽  
Özkan Özen
Keyword(s):  
Ureteral Stone ◽  
Ureteral Stones ◽  
Stent Insertion ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Group I ◽  
Dj Stent ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Fat Stranding ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Perirenal Fat

Objective: To evaluate the impact of ureteral stent insertion following semirigid ureterorenoscopy (URS) in patients with perirenal fat stranding (PFS) due to ureteral stones. Material and methods: Data of 600 patients who underwent URS were analyzed retrospectively. Seventy-two patients detected to have PFS accompanying ureteral stone were included. Patients who did not undergo double J (DJ) stent insertion following semirigid URS were classified as Group I (n: 52), while those who underwent stent insertion were classified as Group II (n: 20). Side distribution; localization of the stones, stone size, presence of fever, urinary tract infection (UTIs) and urosepsis rates were compared in the two groups. Results: The average age of the patients was 44.4 (20-71) years. Male/female ratio and side of the stone location showed similar distribution in both groups (p > 0.05). Fever occurred in 23 cases (44.2%) in Group I and in 15 cases (75%) in Group II (p = 0.038). UTIs occurred in 15 cases (28.9%) in Group I and in 12 cases (60%) in Group II (p = 0.03). Urosepsis presented in 3 (5.8%) and 5 (25%) of the patients in Group I and II, respectively (p = 0.033). Conclusions: According to our results, ureteral DJ stent insertion following URS in patients with PFS due to ureteral stone caused an increase on postoperative infection related complications.

Psychosocial profile of encopretic children and their caregivers in relation to parenting style

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S362-S362 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Zaky ◽  
M. Rashad ◽  
H. Elsafoury ◽  
E. Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Style ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Psychosocial Profile ◽  
Group I ◽  
Egyptian Children ◽  
Paternal Anxiety ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundThe role of psychological factors in the development and maintenance of encopresis is controversial.ObjectivesAssessment of the psychosocial profile of encopretic children and their caregivers in relation to parenting style compared to controls.MethodologyThe current cross sectional study comprised 90 Egyptian children classified into three groups: group I (encopresis without constipation and overflow incontinence), group II (encopresis with constipation and overflow incontinence), and group III (clinically healthy controls); each group included 30 children. Thorough clinical evaluation and psychometric assessment were carried out for all enrolled children while caregivers were evaluated for their parenting styles, anxiety, depression, and introversion scores.ResultsHardness, undue blaming, and indecisive parenting styles were significantly more prevalent among caregivers of group I. Encopretic children of group I & II had poorer self-esteem and higher prevalence of clinically manifest depression compared to healthy controls. Furthermore, there was a higher prevalence of clinically manifest paternal anxiety, depression, and introversion and maternal depression among caregivers of group II and higher prevalence of clinically manifest paternal anxiety and depression among fathers of group I.ConclusionThe approach of toilet training, not the time of its initiation, seems to be the factor that really matters in predisposing to and perpetuating encopresis. Further exploration is needed to determine if the documented association of psychological disorders of enrolled encopretic children and their caregivers was causal or being just the impact of the child's encopresis.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Comparitive evaluation of different concentrations of alcohol in ultrasound guided coeliac plexus neurolysis for pain relief in upper abdominal malignancies

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 492-500
Author(s):  
Manish Kumar Singh ◽  
Pragya Verma ◽  
Sarita Singh ◽  
Gyan P Singh ◽  
Hemlata Verma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Morphine Consumption ◽  
Rescue Analgesia ◽  
Vas Score ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Upper Abdominal

Patients suffering from advanced upper abdominal malignancies have pain as predominant symptom affects their quality of life and survival. USG guided coeliac plexus neurolysis become benevolence in these patients on part of their pain management and quality of life improvement. To compare the efficacy of USG guided coeliac plexus neurolysis for pain relief in upper abdominal malignancies by using different concentration of alcohol (50% vs 75%).This Prospective, comparative, randomised double blinded study was conducted during Sep 2019 – Aug 2020 at our tertiary care centre. Total 60 cases were taken as per following inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomly divided into 2 groups i.e. 30 each group, we compare Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, quality of life (QOL) and need of rescue analgesia profile between the groups to know the efficacy of USG guided coeliac plexus block. In our study, we observed that the baseline mean VAS score in group I was 8.26±0.78 while in group II was 8.03±0.76. No significant difference was found in mean VAS score at this time between the groups (p=0.24). The baseline mean QOL score in group-I was 77.46±3.40 while for the cases of group II the mean QOL score was 77.36±3.33. No significant difference was found in mean QOL score at baseline between the groups (p=0.90). The baseline mean morphine consumption in group-I was 113.33±39.24 mg while for the cases of group-II the mean morphine consumption was 120.33±38.37mg. No significant difference was found in mean morphine consumption at this time between the groups (p=0.48).Both groups having 50% alcohol and 75% alcohol decreases the VAS score from baseline in patients having upper abdominal malignancies along with QOL and dosages of rescue analgesia whereas no significant difference in VAS score in patients of both groups.

scholarly journals Estimation of quality of life after operative treatment for venous trophic ulcers of the lower extremities

2020 ◽  
Vol 87 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
V. І. Liakhovskyi ◽  
R. М. Riabushko ◽  
А. V. Sydorenko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lower Extremities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Operative Intervention ◽  
Group I ◽  
Subjective Estimation ◽  
Standard Set ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Arteries And Veins

Objective. To study the patients’ quality of life after operative interventions, performed for venous trophic ulcers of the lower extremities. Маterials and methods. Analysis of data from 82 hospital cards of stationary patients was conducted. The patients were treated during 2010 - 2017 yrs in the Department of Vascular Surgery of Poltava Regional Clinical Hospital named after М. V. Sklifosovskyi for venous trophic ulcers of the lower extremities (Class С5 in accordance to Clinical-Etiological-Anatomical-Pathophysiological classification - СЕАР). The cause of trophic ulcers occurrence in all the patients was confirmed, using ultrasound duplex scanning of pelvic and the lower extremities arteries and veins. After conduction of certain conservative therapy the operative intervention, directed on elimination of the occurrence cause of trophic ulcers, was done. In all the patients the conduction of endovenous thermal ablations was not indicated, taking into account the anatomic peculiarities presented. Depending on the methods of operative interventions performed, the patients were distributed into two groups: Group I - 48 (58.5%) patients, surgical treatment of whom consisted of typical conventional open operative interventions, using a standard set of instruments, while Group II - 34 (41.5%) patients, to whom operative interventions were done, using elaborated own gadgets for the wounds edges opening, dissection and ligation of perforant and large subcutaneous veins, nontraumatic suturing of postoperative wounds. All operative interventions in the Group II patients were performed, using ultrasonographic support. In patients of both Groups a subjective estimation of quality of life was conducted, using questionnaire CIVIQ (Chronic Insufficiency Venous International Questions) for interviewing preoperatively and in 1, 3 and 6 mo postoperatively. Results. In accordance to data obtained, in patients of Group II the score in points of quality of life was higher, because in them the ulcers have healed faster, the pain sensation reduced, resulting in the psycho-emotional state improvement. Besides this, 29 (85.3%) patients of Group II have noted, that even while some symptoms persisted, their subjective signs reduced, leading to the well-being improvement. The conduction of treatment in accordance to own procedures proposed have promoted the raising of the quality of life score in patients, suffering trophic ulcers of the lower extremities. Conclusion. Application of gadgets of own elaboration during operative intervention on venous system of the lower extremities accelerates its performance and reduces traumaticity. This leads to reduction of the pain sensitivity intensity, raising of subjective estimation of quality of life in remote postoperative period.

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