Long-term Treatment Leads to Reduction of Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) Populations in the Buffalo National River

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Craig C. Young ◽  
Jordan C. Bell ◽  
Lloyd W. Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Term Treatment ◽  
Ailanthus Altissima ◽  
Point Mapping ◽  
Tree Of Heaven ◽  
Final Treatment ◽  
Long Term Treatment ◽  
Invasive Tree

In this case study, we used point mapping data to evaluate long-term treatment of invasive tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima). This study at the Buffalo National River included 21 project areas ranging in size from 0.02 to 11.3 ha and spanned five to eight years depending on the site. The control techniques varied depending on the year and included the application of herbicide, which also varied over the course of the study and included imazapyr, triclopyr, and triclopyr+fluroxypyr. Treatments during the first year reduced local A. altissima populations by an average of 66%. Long-term repeated treatments led to decreases of at least 90% in 70% of the project areas and at least 73% in 95% of the project areas. Only one project area was found to support no plants during the final treatment year. A. altissima increased at most project areas during an unusually wet year and was more likely to increase than decrease in intervals > 1 year with no treatment. Over the temporal and spatial scales of this case study, we observed high levels of control that will likely meet the specified levels and ecological benefits required in many similar efforts. Land managers must, however, make a long-term commitment of resources to achieve lasting control of this invasive species.

Long-Term Treatment of Severe Dysarthria

1988 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 433-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne B. Simpson ◽  
James A. Till ◽  
Anne M. Goff
Keyword(s):  
Speech Intelligibility ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Term Treatment ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Basilar Artery Thrombosis ◽  
Long Term Treatment ◽  
Velopharyngeal Function

This case study describes the long-term treatment and changing symptoms in a single subject with dysarthria secondary to basilar artery thrombosis. Initially, the subject was anarthric. Treatment efforts thereafter were directed toward modifying speech respiration, velopharyngeal function, articulatory precision, speech intensity, and speech intelligibility. A variety of treatment and measurement techniques are illustrated. The behavioral change resulting from each of the treatments was small. However, when combined, these small gains in conjunction with some neurological recovery resulted in significantly improved communication and quality of life for this subject. Implications for management Of similar subjects are discussed.

Sumatriptan dose increase-induced acute angle closure glaucoma in chronic migraine sufferer

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. e235880
Author(s):  
Sokratis Zormpas ◽  
Artemis Matsou ◽  
Diandra Monique Antunes ◽  
Chris Panos
Keyword(s):  
Term Treatment ◽  
Acute Angle ◽  
Angle Closure ◽  
Dose Increase ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Long Term Treatment ◽  
Acute Angle Closure ◽  
Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

In this case study, we explore a case of bilateral acute angle closure (AAC) attack detected in a 52-year-old female patient with no other ophthalmic background or predisposition to angle closure, following an increase of her regular sumatriptan dose used for migraine relief. Even though the initial presentation was misinterpreted as migraine attack, it nevertheless alerted the treating physicians to immediate cessation of the drug, allowing for the pertinent ocular symptomatology to be unveiled. Drug-induced bilateral AAC is a rare occurrence and can lead to significant ocular morbidity if not detected and treated early. Clinicians of emergency care should be aware of this uncommon association, as prompt ophthalmology input is vital. Interestingly, although it would be anticipated that people prone to angle closure attack after sumatriptan intake would exhibit symptoms after initiation of the drug, our patient suffered an attack while on long-term treatment and following dose increase.

scholarly journals A Case Study on Plaque Psoriasis with Ayurvedic Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 342-345
Author(s):  
Pooja P Thakre ◽  
Sourabh Deshmukh ◽  
Vinod Ade
Keyword(s):  
Plaque Psoriasis ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Term Treatment ◽  
Fish Scale ◽  
Long Term Treatment ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
Almost All

Skin disease is one among Deerghkalinvyadhi (Chronic disease) and also one of the AsthaMahagada (Eight dreadful diseases). The disease psoriasis comes under the Kustha roga. Psoriasis is one of the most common dermatologic disorder and a chronic skin disorder of present day. Almost all the skin disease is explained under Kushta- Rogadhikara (skin disease) and classified as MahaKushta and Kshudra Kushta (Major and Minor skin disease). Acharya have described that all Kushta’s have Tri Dosha (three energies) involvement but the type of Kushta depends on the predominance of particular Doshas. The signs and symptoms of Eka-Kushta (psoriasis) in Ayurveda are similar to that of psoriasis explained in modern medicines. Psoriasis is marked by periodic flare-ups of sharply defined red patches, covered by a silvery, flaky surface. Aswedana (Absence of perspiration), Mahavastu (Present all over body), MastyaShakalopama (Look like a fish scale) is the feature mentioned by Acharyas for Eka-kushta. In Psoriasis relapsing nature is most common, which suggests that it needs long term treatment. In modern there is no such treatment for psoriasis. Here is the case of 52 yrs old male patient diagnosed as Plaque psoriasis undergone treatment of Shodhan (Purification) i.e. Vaman (Emesis) as well as Shaman Chikitsa (Palitative treatment) having marked improvement. The study showed that combination of Ayurvedic modalities gives significant result in lakshnas (Symptoms) like Aswedana, Mahavastu, MastyaShakalopama.

scholarly journals Penerapan terapi spiritual emotional freedom technique (SEFT) pada penderita tuberculosis dengan masalah keperawatan di Puskesmas Sawahan

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (01) ◽  
pp. 74-80
Author(s):  
Eppy Setiyowati ◽  
Alfin Hidayatur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Term Treatment ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Long Term Treatment ◽  
Standard Operating

Abstract: Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by rod-shaped bacteria (bacilli) known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This tubercle basil will cause respiratory problems. In addition, the disease process and long-term treatment often cause anxiety in people with Tuberculosis. The purpose of this study was the application of SEFT therapy in Tuberculosis patients to reduce anxiety in Sawahan Surabaya Health Center. The method used was descriptive with a case study approach through nursing care with anxiety nursing problems in Tuberculosis patients. Data collection is done using the method of interviews, direct observation, and medical records. The results of the application of SEFT therapy were carried out once / day for 3 days at Mr. B. There was a decrease in anxiety which was resolved gradually after SEFT therapy. The application of SEFT therapy is effective in reducing anxiety felt by Tuberculosis patients. Therefore nurses are expected to be able to teach SEFT therapy according to standard operating procedures (SOP) so that patients and families can practice it again at home.

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