scholarly journals Changes of Blood Flux at BL21 and Points along BL Meridian Resulted from Acupuncture or Moxibustion: Case Cross Design Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangjun Wang ◽  
Shuyong Jia ◽  
Hongyan Li ◽  
Ze Wang ◽  
Yuying Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Perfusion ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Morlet Wavelet ◽  
Coherence Analysis ◽  
Frequency Interval ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Different Response ◽  
And Control

Acupuncture (Acup) and moxibustion (Moxi) are commonly used interventions in clinical practice. However, the difference between Acup and moxibustion mechanisms is unclear. In current study, blood perfusion responses resulted from Acup or Moxi at Weishu acupoint (BL21) and control points were explored, respectively. The time series of blood flux signals at BL21 and control points were transformed with Morlet wavelet, and the differences in each frequency interval were observed. The results suggested that acupoint response to different stimulation is a comprehensive process which related to all components of blood perfusion signals. Whereas the different response at control points was not observed, there has been significant difference coherence value between Acup and Moxi stimulation. The results suggested the influence of Acup and Moxi not only on the level of blood perfusion at local area; the intrinsic relevance after stimulation which can be evaluated by coherence analysis is also an appropriate index to distinguish different stimulations.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Difference between Virtual and Paper-Based Clinical Cases in Family Medicine Undergraduate Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zalika Klemenc-Ketis ◽  
Branka Cagran ◽  
Dejan Dinevski
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Virtual Patient ◽  
Educational Outcome ◽  
Factual Knowledge ◽  
Virtual Patients ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Clinical Cases

Introduction. A “virtual patient” is defined as a computer program which simulates real patients’ cases. The aim of this study was to determine whether the inclusion of virtual patients affects the level of factual knowledge of family medicine students at the undergraduate level. Methods. This was a case-controlled prospective study. The students were randomly divided into experimental (EG: N=51) and control (CG: N=48) groups. The students in the EG were asked to practice diagnosis using virtual patients instead of the paper-based clinical cases which were solved by the students in the CG. The main observed variable in the study was knowledge of family medicine, determined by 50 multiple choice questions (MCQs) about knowledge of family medicine. Results. There were no statistically significant differences in the groups’ initial knowledge. At the final assessment of knowledge, there were no statistically significant differences between the groups, but there was a statistically significant difference between their initial and final knowledge. Conclusions. The study showed that adding virtual patient cases to the curriculum, instead of paper clinical cases, did not affect the level of factual knowledge about family medicine. Virtual patients can be used, but a significant educational outcome is not expected.

Effects of Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducation on the Internalized Stigmatization Level of Patients With Schizophrenia

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 496-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Yılmaz ◽  
Funda Kavak
Keyword(s):  
Health Centers ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Community Mental Health Centers ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Mental Health Centers ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of mindfulness-based psychoeducation on internalized stigma in patients with schizophrenia. The patients were recruited from the community mental health centers. This quasiexperimental study was conducted using pretests and posttests with a control group. The participants were 69 patients with schizophrenia; 34 were part of the experimental group and 35 were part of the control group. The patients in the experimental group participated 2 days a week for 6 weeks in a total of 12 sessions which were given in the form of face-to-face group training. The difference between the scale mean posttest scores of the patients in the experimental and control groups was found to be statistically significant ( p < .05). In the intragroup comparisons, a significant difference was found between the stigma mean scores in the experimental group ( p < .05). It was concluded that mindfulness-based psychoeducation was effective in reducing stigma in patients with schizophrenia.

Pollinator Insects and their Impact on Crop Yield of Mustard in Kusma, Parbat, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-75
Author(s):  
Narayan Subedi ◽  
Indra Prasad Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Crop Yield ◽  
Fruit Set ◽  
Apis Cerana ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Four Blocks ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Pod Length

The diversity of insect pollinators and their impact on crop yield of mustard were studied in Kusma, Parbat, Nepal from December 2018 to April 2019 in four blocks with each having 12 m2 areas. Two plots; treatment and control, were established in each block. Insect diversity was observed from 8 to 16 hrs, with the interval of an hour for three consecutive months (Jan-Feb). Eighty mustard plants were randomly selected, 40 from each plot just before flowering to find the impact of insect pollination on crop yield and these selected plants were examined for various qualitative and quantitative parameters. Altogether 16 species of pollinator insects belonging to five orders and nine families were recorded. Hymenoptera (36 %) was the most abundant order visiting mustard flowers followed by Diptera (34 %), Coleoptera (17 %), Lepidoptera (12 %) and Heteroptera (1 %). The most abundant family was Apidae (35.64 %), followed by Syrphidae (31.84 %). Apis cerana and Eristalis sp. were the most important pollinator insects of mustard. Seven species were found foraging both on pollen and nectar, four species foraging only on nectar and remaining five as casual visitors. The peak foraging activities of majority of the insects were observed between 12 hr to 14 hr. A significant difference was observed in the number of pods (59.80 ± 1.967 and 70.47 ± 2.431), fruit set (70.55 ± 1.362 and 80.94 ± 0.638), number of seeds per pods (16.70 ± 0.248 and 19.30 ± 0.330), diameter of seed (0.133 ± 0.2547 and 0.275 ± 0.0051) and weight of 100 dry seeds (0.33 ± 0.058 and 0.48 ± 0.023) in control and treatment plots whereas, the difference was non-significant in case of pod length between control and treatment plots (P=0.163).

scholarly journals EFFECT OF 12.5% VIRGIN COCONUT OIL (COCOS NUCIFERA) MOUTHWASH ON PLAQUE INDEX OF FIXED PROSTHETIC DENTURE USERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Leo Saputra ◽  
Farisza Gita ◽  
Ratna Sari Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Index Measurement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Control

Objective: To find out the difference in the plaque index scores of FPD users before and after using a 12.5% VCO mouthwash.Methods: The plaque index measurement of an abutment tooth was taken on 40 subjects with FPD in both test and control groups. Subjects used a 12.5% VCO mouthwash or aquades twice a day for 4 days after brushing their teeth. Statistical analysis of the measurement result of the plaque index scores before and after using the coconut oil mouthwash was done using the Wilcoxon test.Results: There is a statistically significant difference in the plaque index scores of FPD users before and after using the 12.5% VCO mouthwash with a statistically significant decrease in plaque index scores among restoration margin locations and tooth brushing habits, but not among age and gender groups.Conclusion: Using a 12.5% VCO mouthwash may decrease the plaque index of fixed prosthetic denture users.

scholarly journals Thoracic periaortic adipose tissue is increased in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism

2015 ◽  
Vol 172 (5) ◽  
pp. 553-559
Author(s):  
Ömer Akyürek ◽  
Duran Efe ◽  
Zeynettin Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Subclinical Hypothyroidism ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sh Group ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Tsh Levels

ObjectiveTo evaluate thoracic periaortic adipose tissue (TAT) volume in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) in comparison with controls and in relation to cardiovascular risk factors.MethodsThe study population consisted of 28 newly diagnosed SH patients (mean (s.d.) age: 37.3 (±11.4) years, 85.7% were females) and 37 healthy volunteers (mean (s.d.) age: 35.3 (±10.7) years, 81.5% were females). Comparisons between patient and control groups used demographic characteristics, anthropometrics, and laboratory findings. All participants underwent thoracic radiographic assessment in the supine position, using an eight-slice multidetector computed tomography scanner and TAT volume was measured.ResultsThe TAT volume was determined to be 27.2 (±12.7) cm3 in the SH group and 16.3 (±8.1) cm3 in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). In addition, TSH levels were significantly higher in the patient group compared with the control group (P<0.001). A significant correlation was also found between TSH levels and TAT volume (r=0.572; P<0.001). In SH patients, no significant difference was noted in TAT levels with respect to sex (P=0.383) or concomitant smoking status (P=0.426).ConclusionsOur findings indicate that SH patients have significantly higher TAT values than controls and that increased TAT levels correlate with increased TSH levels.

PITUITARY-ADRENAL ACTIVATION IN RATS WITH HEREDITARY HYPOTHALAMIC DIABETES INSIPIDUS

1967 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akira Arimura ◽  
Takashige Saito ◽  
Cyril Y. Bowers ◽  
Andrew V. Schally
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Insipidus ◽  
Normal Structure ◽  
Plasma Corticosterone ◽  
Posterior Pituitary ◽  
Corticosterone Concentration ◽  
Corticotrophin Releasing Factor ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Hereditary Hypothalamic Diabetes Insipidus ◽  
And Control

ABSTRACT Pituitary adrenal activation in rats with hereditary hypothalamic diabetes insipidus (DI) and normal control rats (Brattleboro strain) was studied under various conditions. Plasma corticosterone concentration was essentially the same in resting DI and control rats. No significant difference in plasma corticosterone was observed after giving the animals ether, histamine, vasopressin or acetylcholine. Since DI rats lack vasopressin, these findings provide some evidence that vasopressin is unlikely to be the physiological corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF). Epinephrine induced a smaller increase in plasma corticosterone in DI rats than control animals, but the difference was not statistically significant. However, intraperitoneal injection of 0.9% saline resulted in significantly less elevation of plasma corticosterone in DI rats than normal. This suggests certain differences in responses between normal and DI rats depending upon the intensity or nature of the stress. Hypothalamic CRF in control and DI rats was determined using rats treated with chlorpromazine, morphine and Nembutal®. The CRF of hypothalami of DI rats was about half of that of control animals. In the extracts of posterior pituitary lobes, corticotrophin (ACTH) activity was found in almost the same amount in DI and control rats. The posterior pituitary lobe of DI rats lacked CRF activity when tested in neurohypophysectomized rats. Histological examination of the adrenals of DI rats revealed normal structure, suggesting normal ACTH secretion at rest.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBERIAN EKSTRAK DAUN ANDALIMAN (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC.) TERHADAP HISTOLOGIS OVARIUM MENCIT (Mus musculus L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-209
Author(s):  
Melvariani Syari Batubara ◽  
Emita Sabri ◽  
Masitta Tanjung
Keyword(s):  
Corpus Luteum ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Test Material ◽  
Factorial Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chemical Content ◽  
Histological Data ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Control

Research the effect of andaliman leaf extract on mice ovaries, volume test material using oral gavage needles as much 0.1 ml / 10 g bb 4 days before and after estrus stage and using RAL non-factorial method consisting of control and treatment group. Treatment consisted of factor test material with dose 2500, 5000, 10000, 20000, 40000 ppm. Chemical content of andaliman leaf extract shown from results study are alkaloids, steroids and saponins. Giving treatment of andaliman leaf extract for 9 days on histological data in the number primary, secondary, De Graff, and atretic follicles experienced fluctuating changes, but statistically did not show a significant difference between treatment and control mice groups, while different results were significantly shown in the number of corpus luteum. Parameters diameter of primary follicles, De Graff, and corpus luteum tended to experience changes that fluctuated, but statistically did not show the difference between the treatment and control mice groups, while the diameter of secondary and atretic follicles showed significantly different results. From the results study, administration of andaliman leaf extract affects histological mice ovaries, because it affects oogenesis and ovulation, but fluctuates, possibly due to crude extract, which has not isolated chemical content.

scholarly journals The Effects of Task-Based Language Teaching on Writing Achievement at a High School in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dang Thi Thu Huong ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Writing Achievement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

The current study determines the effectiveness of using task-based language instructions in teaching writing at a high school in Thai Nguyen province. The participants consist of 92 grade 10 students from Bing Yen high school, Dinh Hoa district. The study employs a mix method research design (MMR) as the plan for the research. The results of the study reveals that the results of writing performance were reported at a low level (M=3.72). The results also confirmed that the intervention worked well for the experimental group. The mean score of the pre-test (the baseline for both groups) was M=3.72. The intervention focused on TBLT instructions. After first five weeks, the means of post-test1 were M=4.96 and M=3.83 for experimental group and control group respectively. There was a significant difference between the mean of pre-test and post-test1 for the experimental group (M=3.72 compared to M=4.96), while the control group showed a little improvement (M=3.72 compared to M=3.83) the difference was not significant. After another five weeks, the difference in the mean scores of the experimental group were far more than the mean scores of the control group, M=5.56 and M=4.45 respectively. By the end of the fifteenth week of the intervention, the mean of post-test 3 of the experimental group reached M=6.41, the mean for control group was M=5.54. The difference of the mean scores in the pre-test and post-test revealed a significant improvement in both groups. However, the experimental group showed a greater improvement, M=6.41 and M=5.54 respectively. It can infer that the uses of TBLT writing instruction improved writing achievement greatly.

scholarly journals Influence of Community-Based Interventions on Routine Immunization Uptake among Children Under Five Years in Ntungamo District-Uganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 62-83
Author(s):  
Byamukama Topher
Keyword(s):  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Community Based Interventions ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Immunization Services ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Control

Evidence of the effectiveness of community-based interventions in improving immunization coverage in populations of low coverage is limited. Vaccine-preventable diseases is a major public health challenge in low-income countries where Uganda lies, and immunization is the only reliable strategy for child survival. The study's objective was to assess the influence of a community-based intervention on the uptake of immunization services to recommend strategies to health stakeholders to improve immunization coverage. A quasi-experimental study was conducted in three phases. Structured and key informant interviews were used as data collection tools. Phase one provided baseline data before the intervention, the second phase was a community-based intervention, and the third phase was post-intervention evaluation. There was no significant difference on the uptake of BCG, POLIO-0, POLIO-1, POLIO-2, DPTHeP-Hib1, DPTHeP-Hib2, PCV1 and PCV2 immunizations between the intervention and control group post-intervention (P= 1.00, α =0.5). The level of knowledge on immunization was 68.8% and 29.6% in the intervention and control groups, respectively. The difference between the two was statistically significant (P=0.00 = α= 0.5). There was a significant association between the level of knowledge of the caregivers on immunization and the uptake of immunization services (P=0.00, α=0.5). There was also a statistically significant difference in immunization coverage between the intervention and control groups (97.5%) and (75.1%) for the intervention and control groups, respectively. The difference was statistically associated with the community-based intervention (P =0.00, α=0.5). Community-based interventions influenced the uptake of routine immunization services.

scholarly journals Predictive value of pupillography on intraoperative floppy iris syndrome in preoperative period

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 1018-1024
Author(s):  
Gozde Sahin Vural ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Value ◽  
Late Complications ◽  
Clinical Syndrome ◽  
Prostate Hyperplasia ◽  
Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Capsular Rupture ◽  
And Control ◽  
Cataract Patients

AIM: To present the frequency of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) in cataract patients who taking alpha 1-a receptor antagonist (ARA) drugs, and evaluate the predictive value of pupil diameter (PD) changes in IFIS patients. METHODS: Male cataract patients who are under treatment with alpha-1a-ARAs (alfuzosin, tamsulosin) intraoperatively were evaluated and were grouped as with/without IFIS. The preoperative PD values were compared with controls. Also, the intraoperative manipulations and early/late complications were recorded. RESULTS: A total of 77 patients (77 eyes) of 94 benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) patients have been defined as IFIS (81.91%) and 40 patients (40 eyes) were taking tamsulosin and 37 patients (37 eyes) were taking alfuzosin. During the cataract surgery, the rate of posterior capsular rupture (P=0.754), vitreous loss (P=0.585), iris tears (P=0.004), and iris catching (P=0.000) were higher in IFIS group, but the difference was significant only in the iris catching. At the postoperative first-month visit, persistent IOP rise and iris stromal tears were more frequent in IFIS group, but the difference was not significant (P=0.311, P=0.146; respectively). In contrast, Descemet membrane detachment was insignificantly more frequent in controls (P=0.311). In IFIS and control patients, PDs were 9.54±1.78 and 9.72±1.57 mm (P=0.255) under scotopic illumination, 8.54±1.43 and 8.74±1.25 mm (P=0.289) under mesopic illumination, 6.99±1.35 and 7.27±1.39 mm (P=0.662) under photopic illumination, respectively. However PDs were lower in IFIS under all illumination degrees, no significant difference was detected between groups. CONCLUSION: IFIS is a significant clinical syndrome with an increased intraoperative/postoperative complication ratio. The prediction of this syndrome is important because of prevention required precautions against possible complications. There is no association between IFIS and preoperative PD.

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