The Nordic comparative study on sectorized psychiatry: rates of compulsory care and use of compulsory admissions during a 1-year follow-up

1999 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Hansson ◽  
S. Muus ◽  
O. Saarento ◽  
H. R. Vinding ◽  
G. Göstas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Compulsory Care ◽  
Sectorized Psychiatry

scholarly journals Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser for Keratosis Pilaris: A Single-Blind, Randomized, Comparative Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasanop Vachiramon ◽  
Pattarin Anusaksathien ◽  
Silada Kanokrungsee ◽  
Kumutnart Chanprapaph
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Laser Treatment ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Contralateral Side ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Good Improvement ◽  
Type V

Objective. Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a common condition which can frequently be cosmetically disturbing. Topical treatments can be used with limited efficacy. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser for the treatment of KP.Patients and Methods. A prospective, randomized, single-blinded, intraindividual comparative study was conducted on adult patients with KP. A single session of fractional CO2laser was performed to one side of arm whereas the contralateral side served as control. Patients were scheduled for follow-up at 4 and 12 weeks after treatment. Clinical improvement was graded subjectively by blinded dermatologists. Patients rated treatment satisfaction at the end of the study.Results. Twenty patients completed the study. All patients stated that the laser treatment improved KP lesions. At 12-week follow-up, 30% of lesions on the laser-treated side had moderate to good improvement according to physicians’ global assessment (p=0.02). Keratotic papules and hyperpigmentation appeared to respond better than the erythematous component. Four patients with Fitzpatrick skin type V developed transient pigmentary alteration.Conclusions. Fractional CO2laser treatment may be offered to patients with KP. Dark-skinned patients should be treated with special caution.

Indoleamine 2,3 dioxygenase as a prognostic and follow-up marker in melanoma. A comparative study with LDH and S100B

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 636-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.V. de Lecea ◽  
T. Palomares ◽  
D. Al Kassam ◽  
M. Cavia ◽  
J.L.C. Geh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Indoleamine 2,3 Dioxygenase

scholarly journals 426. Post-chikungunya Chronic Disease and Its Impact on Quality of Life, Depression, Anxiety, Fatigue and Sleep Quality: Results From a 2-Year Follow-up Comparative Study of 62 Patients in La Virginia, Risaralda, Colombia

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S161-S162
Author(s):  
Alfonso J Rodriguez-Morales ◽  
Julio Cesar Gutiérrez-Segura ◽  
Sabina Ocampo-Serna ◽  
Oscar Mauricio Meneses-Quintero ◽  
Sergio Andrés Ochoa-Orozco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Comparative Study

scholarly journals Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Kirschner Wire Fixation Combined with Plaster Cast versus Conventional Plaster Cast immobilization in the Treatment of Colles' Fracture – A Prospective Randomized Comparative Study

1970 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
KS Uzzaman ◽  
KA Awal ◽  
MK Alam
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Closed Reduction ◽  
Kirschner Wire ◽  
Plaster Cast ◽  
Cast Immobilization ◽  
Fixation Group ◽  
Wire Fixation ◽  
Colles Fracture ◽  
End Results

Purpo'e: To evaluate functional & anatomical results of the Colles’ fracture treated by two methods- i) Closed reduction & precutaneous kirschner wire (K- wire) fixation combined with plaster cast & ii) Conventional plaster cast immobilization after closed reduction.Methods: A randomized prospective comparative study was done from July 2003 to June 2005 on 52 patient with Colles' fracture in NITOR, Dhaka. 12 patients lost from follow up. Twenty patient (20) in each group were finally available for evaluation. The group treated by closed reduction & percutaneous K-wire fixation combined with plaster cast- designated as "Arm A" & another group treated conventionally by plaster cast only designated by "Arm-B". Male Female ratio was 1:3, Age range was 35 to 70 years (Mean age 52.5 years) Distribution of limbs side involvement almost equal. Mode of injuries were domestic fall & RTA (4:1) According to AO classification fracture were in both groups- A2 = 13, A3 = 10, C1 = 6, C2 = 8 & C3 = 3 (Total- 40). Follow up period was 6-14 months (mean = 6 month)Results: Union time for most of the fractures was 6-8 weeks. At final follow up Satisfactory Anatomical end results of percutuneous fixation group (Arm-A) were 80% and in conventional plaster cast group (Arm-B) were 35%. (P<0.01). Satisfactory functional end results in Arm-A group were 70% and in Arm-B group were 30% (P<0.01) Complications seen much more in conventional group (Arm-B) than percutaneous K-wire fixation group (Arm-B). Sarmiento & Latta’s criteria was used to evaluate the progress.Conclusion: The coventional plaster cast method for treatment of colles’ fracture usually can't maintain radial length & angulation in many instances and results significant anatomical difficultly and functional disability. On the other hand after close reduction additional fixation in the form of percutaneous crossed K-wire can maintain the reduction till bony union & prevent late collapse at fracture site & provides better result. Key Words: Colles' fracture; closed reduction; Plaster cast & Kirschner wire (K-wire) fixationDOI: 10.3329/jdmc.v17i2.6591J Dhaka Med Coll. 2008; 17(2) : 98-105

scholarly journals A comparative study of functional outcome between platelet rich plasma injection versus steroid infiltration in plantar fasciitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 393
Author(s):  
Harpreet Singh ◽  
Malay P. Gandhi ◽  
Aliasgar J. Rampurwala ◽  
Tej S. Rudani
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Plantar Fasciitis ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Corticosteroid Injection ◽  
Injection Group ◽  
Plasma Injection ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Individual

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Plantar fasciitis (PF) is considered as degenerative tendinopathies. Repeated micro trauma is the major etiology of these diseases. Autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are becoming more popular in the treatment of enthesopathies like PF. The growth factors in PRP cause tissue healing. We compared the result of injecting intra-lesional autologous PRP injections versus steroid infiltration in chronic PF.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A prospective, interventional and analytic comparative study was done and 81 patients (120 heels) were included in this study and were followed up for 6 months. We assessed the outcome of each patient using visual analog score (VAS) and foot and ankle disability index (FADI) on follow-up at 1, 3, and 6 months. <strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> In our study, female preponderance was seen. Left side was more common as compared to right side. Unilateral PF is more common than bilateral. The difference with in the individual group at baseline and at 1,3 and 6 months was statistically highly significant in terms of VAS and FADI (p=0.0001) But the difference in the between the two groups was insignificant for VAS and FADI at 1, 3 and 6 months.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> In our study, as there is no significant difference in VAS and FADI score between corticosteroid injection group and PRP injection group at 1, 3 and 6 months follow up. So, it’s reasonable to conclude that both are equally effective in PF. But as PRP injection comes out to be more time consuming and more costly, corticosteroid seems to be more efficient, cost and time wise. Hence, the latter should be a better choice.      </p>

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