Microclimate is an independent risk factor for the development of intraoperatively acquired pressure ulcers in the park-bench position: A prospective observational study

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 939-947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mine Yoshimura ◽  
Gojiro Nakagami ◽  
Shinji Iizaka ◽  
Mikako Yoshida ◽  
Yoko Uehata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Pressure Ulcers

Su1106 Regurgitation is an Independent Risk Factor for Nocturnal Symptoms in Patients with GERD: Results from a Single Center Prospective Observational Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 150 (4) ◽  
pp. S471
Author(s):  
Jesica Brown ◽  
Vijay Kanakadandi ◽  
Sreekar Vennelaganti ◽  
Prashanth Vennalaganti ◽  
Sravanthi Parasa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Single Center

Clinical Profile of Myopic Patients as a Risk Factor for Primary Open Angle Glaucoma - A Prospective Observational Study in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (33) ◽  
pp. 3084-3089
Author(s):  
Ram Kumar Jaiswal ◽  
Ramyash Singh Yadav ◽  
Mridula Ranjan ◽  
Dipti Wahi ◽  
Chiranji Rai
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
High Myopia ◽  
Central Corneal Thickness ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma ◽  
Open Angle Glaucoma ◽  
Corneal Thickness ◽  
Open Angle

BACKGROUND Myopia is a complex trait including both genetic and environmental factors as well as gene-environment interactions. It has been recognized as a risk factor for development of glaucoma. Both Myopia and raised IOP are known to increase mechanical stress at optic nerve head leading to glaucomatous nerve damage. This study intends to evaluate the clinical profile of myopic subjects and its correlation with Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). METHODS A prospective observational study done from November 2019 to December 2020 after taking proper informed consent and ethical clearance. 164 eyes of 96 patients studied were divided into three groups, Group 1: low myopia (< -3.00D), Group 2: moderate myopia (-3.00 D to -5.75 D), Group 3: high myopia (≥ -6.00 D). A complete ocular examination was performed. Intraocular pressure was measured using Goldmann applanation tonometer. Visual field analysis using Humphrey automated perimetry was done in patients with suspected primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). Angle parameters and central corneal thickness (CCT) were measured using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT). RESULTS 164 eyes of 96 Myopic subjects were studied with no dropout during study period. Mean age was 46.05 yr. (range: 25-75 yr.). The refraction ranged from -0.50 DS to -17.00 DS. There was no statistically significant difference between Intraocular pressure (IOP), Central corneal thickness (CCT), corrected IOP and Nasal and Temporal Trabecular-iris Angle (TIA) between male and female of same age group. Mean IOP and mean CCT were found to vary significantly with age and with higher degree of myopia. Corrected IOP, Nasal and Temporal TIA increase significantly with higher degree of myopia. Cup-disc ratio (CDR) was found to be significantly higher in patients with moderate to high degree of Myopia. CONCLUSIONS Myopia is an important risk factor for development of primary open angle glaucoma, with its incidence increasing in patients with moderate to high myopia. KEYWORDS Myopia, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Intraocular Pressure, Central Corneal Thickness, Trabecular Iris Angle

scholarly journals Comparison of the Contamination Rate and Risk Factor Profile of Blood Culture Done in Emergency Department and MHDU/MICUs

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Blood Culture ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Contamination Rate ◽  
Medical Illness ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Factors Associated

Aims and objectives: To determine the risk factors of blood culture contamination done in ED and those done in the MHDU/MICU among patients admitted with medical illness. Material and Methods: This is a two months’ prospective observational study comparing blood culture contamination rate and risk factors associated with contamination between ED and MICU/MHDU. A total of 998 patients were included in the study who underwent blood culture in ED and MICU/MHDU. 570 in ED and 428 in MICU/MHDU were included after meeting exclusion and inclusion criteria. Results: Blood culture growths were higher in ED (19%). Most common growth was CoNS (4%). The overall contamination rate in this study was (4.8%) The contamination rate was lower in ED (4.4%) when compared to MICU/MHDU (5.4%).

URIC ACID AS A RISK FACTOR FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. e138
Author(s):  
M. Kallistratos ◽  
S. Giannitsi ◽  
L. Poulimenos ◽  
N. Miaris ◽  
A. Koukouzeli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Uric Acid ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study

Examining Renal Impairment as a Risk Factor for Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Prospective Observational Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-46.e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaimi H. Greenslade ◽  
Louise Cullen ◽  
Lauren Kalinowski ◽  
William Parsonage ◽  
Suetonia Palmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Renal Impairment ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Coronary Syndrome

Factors associated with frovatriptan response in patients with migraine: A prospective, observational study

Cephalalgia ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 493-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong-Geun Seo ◽  
Sung-Pa Park
Keyword(s):  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Headache Clinic

Background Almost one-third of patients with migraine do not adequately respond to triptans. We examined factors contributing to frovatriptan response in patients with migraine. Methods We enrolled new patients with migraine who consecutively visited our headache clinic. Eligible patients were instructed to take 2.5 mg of frovatriptan as soon as possible after migraine attack. The responsiveness was determined by whether headache was relieved or absent within 4 hours after the intake of frovatriptan. We assessed frovatriptan to be efficacious when headache responded to its administration in at least one of two successive migraine attacks and inefficacious when headache was not relieved in either attack. We included demographic, clinical and psychiatric variables in the analysis of factors associated with frovatriptan response. Results Of 128 eligible patients, 28 (21.9%) experienced frovatriptan inefficacy. In 24 patients with current major depressive disorder, 12 (50.0%) had frovatriptan inefficacy. Only current major depressive disorder was identified as a risk factor for inefficacy (odds ratio = 5.500, 95% confidence interval 2.103–14.382, p = 0.001). Conclusions Depression may be a risk factor of frovatriptan inefficacy in patients with migraine, even though half of patients with major depressive disorder respond to frovatriptan.

scholarly journals Age is an independent risk factor for left atrial dysfunction: results from an observational study

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 243-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. M. Ploumen ◽  
L. H. B. Baur ◽  
M. J. Streppel ◽  
C. L. B. der Lodewijks-van Bolt ◽  
B. Winkens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Left Atrial Dysfunction
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