Comparison of the effectiveness of Aloe Vera gel with 2% Nitrofurazone ointment on the healing of superficial partial-thickness burns: A randomized clinical trial study

Background & Aim: Routine treatment of burn injuries is dressing with Nitrofurazone ointment. It has several complications, including sensitivity. Aloe Vera is a traditional treatment for wound healing. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Aloe Vera gel with Nitrofurazone ointment in the healing of superficial partial-thickness burns. Methods & Materials: The present study was a split body controlled clinical trial which was carried out on 30 patients with superficial partial-thickness burns. The study was conducted in the Shafa Hospital in Kerman, Iran, in 2016. The sample was recruited from patients who had at least two burns, each burn on an alternate side of the body. On their burns, samples were allocated to two groups that received Aloe Vera gel or 2% Nitrofurazone ointment. Bates-Jensen Wound assessment tool was used to evaluate the healing of burns. Statistical analysis was conducted by SPSS-16 and using the repeated measure ANOVA. Results: The repeated measure ANOVA showed that there was a significant change in the score of BWAT in all areas during the intervention period (p=0.001), but the trend of healing in the two groups during the intervention period was not significantly different (p=0.098). Conclusion: Based on this study, it looks like Aloe vera gel is as effective as 2% Nitrofurazone ointment in healing wounds.

Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study examined the effects of cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia. A randomized controlled trial was performed on 44 women. The intervention included one group session of sleep hygiene education and four individual sessions of counseling. The instruments included the Insomnia Severity Index, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and Menopausal quality of life. The data were analyzed using repeated measure MANOVA, followed by repeated measure ANOVA. Repeated measure MANOVA showed that time had a significant main effect on the anthropometric variables (body mass index, waist circumference, and blood pressures) and revealed significant main effects of the group and time on the psychosocial variables (sleep quality, insomnia, depressive symptoms, and quality of life) ( p < .05). Repeated measure ANOVA results indicated a significant effect of the group on insomnia and sleep quality ( p < .05). Overall, the intervention was effective in improving insomnia and poor sleep quality.

Pengaruh Fortifikasi Nugget Moringa Oleifera Terhadap Peningkatan Kadar Hemoglobin

Anemia is a health problem that often occurs, especially in developing countries. Young women have a ten times greater risk of anemia compared to young men. Santri has a higher prevalence of anemia than teenage girls in general. One effort that can be done in the treatment of anemia is fortification. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Moringa Oleifera nugget fortification on increasing hemoglobin levels. This research method used true experimental design. The sample in this study amounted to 30 with simple random sampling technique. The instrument of this study used nutritional observation and recall sheets and the digital HB Check brand Quick Check. The analysis of this study used a univariate and bivariate test with repeated measure anova test. The results showed no effect of Moringa Oleifera nugget fortification on increasing hemoglobin levels with a P value of 0.234> 0.05. Keywords : Fortification, Moringa Oleifera Nugget, Hemoglobin Levels ABSTRAK Anemia merupakan masalah kesehatan yang banyak terjadi terutama di negara berkembang. Remaja putri memiliki risiko anemia sepuluh kali lebih besar dibandingkan dengan remaja putra. Santri memiliki prevalensi anemia yang lebih tinggi dibanding remaja putri pada umumnya. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan dalam penangulangan anemia adalah dengan fortifikasi. Oleh karena itu, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh fortifikasi nugget Moringa Oleifera terhadap peningkatan kadar hemoglobin. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan true experimen design. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 30 dengan teknik simple random sampling dengan kriteria inklusi. Instrumen penelitian ini menggunakan lembar observasi dan recall gizi serta set HB Check digital merk Quick Check. Analisis penelitian ini menggunakan uji univariat dan bivariat dengan uji repeated measure anova. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tidak ada pengaruh fortifikasi nugget Moringa Oleifera terhadap peningkatan kadar hemoglobin dengan Pvalue 0,234 > 0,05. Kata Kunci: Fortifikasi, Nugget Moringa Oleifera, Kadar Hemoglobin

ORGANIZATIONAL ECOLOGY OF ACCOMMODATION POPULATIONS THAT TAKE PLACE IN TURKEY

The present study aims at taking an ecological approach to explain general and private types of accommodation organizations’ ecological movements in Turkey. Distribution Statistics for Certified Accommodation Facilities by Their Type issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey for the period between 1990 and 2015, was used as data source. General and private organization types were classified by using this data and previous studies in literature. In this study repeated measure ANOVA test is used in order to investigate the significant differences between general and private accommodation groups’ upward trends between years of 1990 – 2015. When the data is tested independently based on years it is found that there is significant difference only in the group of private organizations. There was an upward trend in all groups compared to the years whereas this difference was significant only in the group of private organizations. The results can aid organizations strategically implementing their business plans.

Effect of Crossfit Training on Jump and Strength

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of regular CrossFit training on some force and jump parameters. 32 healthy wrestling men participated in the study, 16 experimental and 16 control groups. For the experimental group, CrossFit training, known as Cindy, was practiced three times a week for 8 weeks. The training consisted of 5 bars, 10 push-ups and 15 squats for 20 minutes. The control group continued the classical wrestling practice. Myotest accelerometric system was used for measurements of participants’ values. For the analysis of the data, repeated measure ANOVA was used. According to the results, as a result of CrossFit training, athletes' squat jump heights increased (Wilks' Lambda = .541, F (1,30) = 25, p = .00). The mean post-training leap values (33.778 ± 5.48) were higher than the pre-training leap values (32.169 ± 4.95) (p <0.05). It can be concluded that Cindy CrossFit studies improve jumping and strength ability.

Abstract 142: Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy and Safety of a Newly Developed Automated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Device; A Porcine Cardiac Arrest Model

Background: Various automated compression device (ACD) have been adopted by emergency medical services (EMS) worldwide to ensure cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) quality. We developed a new ACD with a manual adjustment function according to compression depth and rate. This study aimed to compare the CPR quality and chest injury caused between the new ACD and a conventional device (LUCAS, Physio-Control, Sweden). Methods: A randomized experimental trial using each eight pigs for ACD and Lucas group were performed to compare the CPR quality, outcomes, and safety. After 1-minute of untreated electrical-induced ventricular fibrillation, followed by 8-minutes of basic life support, and 20-minutes of advanced cardiac life support including epinephrine infusion were provided under mechanical ventilation. Hemodynamic parameters were obtained and observed end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) were continuously measured from endotracheal tube as study outcome. Mixed model analysis and repeated measure ANOVA were used to compare the difference of hemodynamic parameters and observed ETCO2. We examined the all pigs for gross pathologic findings (number of lung contusion, laceration, bone fracture, and hematoma in the thoracic cavity) after CPR procedures through open thoracotomy. Results: There was no significant difference for hemodynamic parameters such as mean arterial pressure, 29.4 mmHg in ACD group versus 35.3 mmHg in Lucas group (p-value= 0.39). Observed ETCO2 between ACD and Lucas group were 18.0 and 26.8 mmHg (p-value=0.24). Repeated measure ANOVA for observed ETCO2 did not show significant difference (17.6 versus 26.0, p-value= 0.29). The gross pathologic findings through open thoracotomy examination after CPR showed insignificant difference of injury number in chest cavity and wall (7.63 versus 9.38, p-value= 0.49). Conclusions: Hemodynamic parameters and observed ETCO2 were slightly better in Lucas group than new ACD group. However, the statistical significances were not found in the porcine experimental mechanical models.

Hygroscopic expansion of bulk fill composites: A three-month report

<p>Polymer networks are considered to be largely affected by water and chemical absorption from environment. <strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate the hygroscopic expansion of bulk-fill composite. <strong>Material and Methods:</strong> Fifteen disks (5 in each group) with different thickness(4mm/2mm) of Tetric N-Ceram Bulk Fill composite(TB) and Tetric N-Ceram composite(TN) were made according to the manufacturer’s instruction and stored in deionized water. The length of each specimen was recorded using a digital micrometer at baseline and at the end of 24 h, 1, 2, 4, 12 weeks intervals. Repeated measure ANOVA and Tukey HSD were used to determine the effect of variables. At 12 weeks, the mean hygroscopic expansion after water immersion ranged between 0. 33±0.09mm for TN to 0.41±0.07mm for TB with 2mm thickness. Repeated measure ANOVA revealed a significant increase in hygroscopic expansion over time (P&lt;0.05). <strong>Results: </strong>The results indicated that at 24hours and 2weeks there was a significant difference among TN and TBwith 4mm thickness (p=0.007 and p=0.023, respectively). The other differences were not significant.<strong> </strong>Hygroscopic expansion affected by the type of composite and the passing of time. <strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results showed that the time taken to reach stabilization in hygroscopic expansion was shorter for TN in comparison with TB. For 2mm thickness equilibrium was attained earlier.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>Water; Expansion; Composites; Polymerization; Bulk-fill.</p>

Impact of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide on Color and Translucency Changes in Enamel and Dentin

This study evaluated the effects of tooth bleaching with high-concentration of hydrogen peroxide on alterations of translucency parameter (TP) and color of dentin and enamel. The crown of five human molars was sectioned into four slices parallel to buccal surface. The dentin of external slices containing buccal/ lingual enamel was fully removed with diamond bur; while these slices were used to assess alterations on enamel. Alterations on dentin were assessed into the center of internal slices. The color of specimens was measured over white and black backgrounds using a spectrophotometer (CieL*a*b) at baseline, allowing to calculate the TP by difference between the color measured over each background. Specimens were submitted to three 15-min applications of 35% hydrogen peroxide followed by their storage in water for one-week. Afterwards, the color measurements were repeated at both backgrounds. Color (∆L, ∆a, ∆b and ∆E) and translucency (∆TP) changes were calculated and data individually analyzed by T-test (α = 0.05). Influence of hard tissue and assessment time on each color parameter was also analyzed by 2-way repeated measure ANOVA (α = 0.05). Tooth bleaching resulted in increased lightness for the enamel, whereas no alteration on this parameter occurred for dentin. No difference between the tooth hard tissues was observed regards the other color parameters and ∆E. A slightly reduction on TP was observed only for the enamel. In conclusion, 35% hydrogen peroxide caused similar color and translucency changes on dentin and enamel.

Comparative Analysis of Barefoot and Shod Running

Comparative Analysis of Barefoot and Shod Running This study investigated the biomechanical difference between running barefoot and shod before and after a barefoot training program (BTP). Foot angles at contact (FA), contact time (CT), stride length (SL), initial contact force (ICF), and total peak force (TPF) in shod and unshod runners was analyzed. Fourteen collegiate runners attended 12 total sessions over a two week period. Subjects performed a baseline trial, running eight (10-20 meter) repetitions, four barefoot and four shod, at three different stations; running over a force plate, running in front of a SONY DCR-HC52 video camera (30fps) and running in front of a Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 camera (300fps). A Post-Test (PT) was conducted at the end of the BTP. A repeated measure ANOVA showed significance (p<.05) in the Test factor, BTP; lowering participants FA mean from 18.8deg+/-.9deg to 5.6deg+/-15.1deg, CT mean from .221m+/-.02m to .2m+/-.03m, and TPF mean from 1427.4N+/-312.9N to 1348.2N+/-269.4N. A repeated measure ANOVA showed significance (p<.05) in the Condition factor (shod vs. unshod); lowering participants FA mean from 23.1deg+/-12.6deg to 1.3deg+/-14.4deg, SL mean from .9m+/-.1m to .8m+/-.1m, and ICF mean from 1465.3N+/- 369.6N to 1324.7N+/-379.4N. Running barefoot and following a BTP alters running biomechanics in ways that may decrease running related injuries.