scholarly journals KINESITHERAPY AND ULTRASOUND IN CHILDREN WITH BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 331-335
Author(s):  
Viara Dimitrova ◽  
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Penka Perenovska ◽  
Assen Aleksiev ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Therapeutic Effect ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Day Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
And Control ◽  
Significant Therapeutic Effect

Introduction:- There are no studies in the literature on the combination of kinesitherapy and ultrasound in children with bronchial asthma. Objective:- To compare the effect of the combination of kinesitherapy and ultrasound in children with bronchial asthma compared to a control group without rehabilitation. Material and methods:- 24 children (age 9.63 ± 3.56 years) with bronchial asthma were followed for 10 days (5 days as inpatients and 5 days as outpatients). They were randomized into two identical groups - physiotherapeutic and control. Both groups were treated with standard pharmacotherapy. The physiotherapy group was further treated with kinesitherapy and ultrasound. Spirometric and anthropometric parameters were recorded at the beginning and end of the therapeutic course. The ratios between actual and expected spirometric parameters, adjusted for all anthropometric parameters, were included in the statistical analysis. Results:- In both groups, the ratios between the actual and the expected spirometric parameters improved significantly after 10 days of treatment compared to before (P<0.05). The improvement after treatment was significantly greater in the physiotherapeutic compared to the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion:- In the 10-day treatment of children with bronchial asthma, the combination of kinesitherapy and ultrasound has a significant therapeutic effect, building on that of pharmacotherapy.

scholarly journals Sonographic Signs of Adenomyosis in Women with Endometriosis Are Associated with Infertility

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2355
Author(s):  
Dean Decter ◽  
Nissim Arbib ◽  
Hila Markovitz ◽  
Daniel S. Seidman ◽  
Vered H. Eisenberg
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Transvaginal Ultrasound ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
And Control

We compared the prevalence of ultrasound signs of adenomyosis in women with endometriosis who underwent surgery to those who were managed conservatively. This was a retrospective study of women evaluated at a tertiary endometriosis referral center who underwent 2D/3D transvaginal ultrasound. Adenomyosis diagnosis was based on the presence of at least three sonographic signs. The study group subsequently underwent laparoscopic surgery while the control group continued conservative management. Statistical analysis compared the two groups for demographics, symptoms, clinical data, and sonographic findings. The study and control groups included 244 and 158 women, respectively. The presence of any, 3+, or 5+ sonographic signs of adenomyosis was significantly more prevalent in the study group (OR = 1.93–2.7, p < 0.004, 95% CI; 1.24–4.09). After controlling for age, for all findings but linear striations, the OR for having a specific feature was higher in the study group. Women in the study group with ≥ 5 sonographic signs of adenomyosis had more than twice the risk of experiencing infertility (OR = 2.31, p = 0.012, 95% CI; 1.20–4.45). Sonographic signs of adenomyosis are more prevalent in women with symptomatic endometriosis who underwent surgery compared with those who continued conservative management. Women with 5+ findings have a significantly increased risk of infertility. Adenomyosis on ultrasound should be considered in the management decisions regarding these patients.

scholarly journals PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE STAD TERHADAP DAYA INGAT DAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI HIDROLISIS GARAM KELAS XI IPA SMA KEMALA BHAYANGKARI 1 SUNGAI RAYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahara Sahara ◽  
Dedeh Kurniasih ◽  
Rizmahardian Azhari Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
And Control

ABSTRACT The process of learning chemistry which only focused on teacher as informant caused the students’ memory lower. This could make the students’ learning outcomes lower, thus, it was needed STAD type of Cooperative Learning Method which had the process of interaction between student and teacher, and could help the students comprehend the material. Therefore, it was necessary to make a research which had the purpose to know the difference between students’ learning outcomes and memory which used STAD type ofCooperative Learning Method and lectures teaching method as well as how large the effect of STAD type of Cooperative Learning Method on salt hydrolysis material was. This research was Quasi Experimental Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The sample of the research was choosen by using saturated sampling which XI IPA 1 as experimental class and XI IPA 2 as control class. The techniques of data collection used measurement technique, observation, and interview while the tools of data collection used tests such as essayquestion, observation sheet, and interview guide. The statistical analysis of posttest result using U-man whitney test obtained significant value 0.000. This value was smaller than α (0.005) which meant that there was difference in learning outcome between experimental and control class. The statistical analysis result of U-man whitney delayed test obtained significant value 0.006, this value was smaller than α (0.005) which meant that there was difference between students’ memory in experimental and control class. The calculation of effect size showed value 1.64 with high criteria which gave high effect on students’ learning outcomes which was 44.95%, while the calculation of students’ memory effect size showed value 0.69 with moderate criteria which gave effect on students’ memory which was 26,42%. Keywords : Memory, Learning Outcomes, Salt Hydrolysis, STAD type of Cooperative Learning Method

scholarly journals To assess the Effectiveness of Positive Parenting Teaching on the Development of Self-Esteem among Primary Caregivers of Pre-Adolescence

2021 ◽  
pp. 162-169
Author(s):  
Shabnam Sayyad ◽  
Jaya Gawai ◽  
Pooja Kasturkar
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Primary Caregivers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Positive Parenting ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Transnational Parenting ◽  
And Control

Background: Scientific research agrees that parenting, especially during their early childhood years, is one of the greatest influences on children. Early childhood interactions form the basis of brain construction and scientists now realize that the contact between infants with their parents or guardians is a significant component in this brain growth process. Parents who are trained to support the wellbeing and wellbeing of their young child with the awareness and expertise they need. The multi-disciplinary and transnational parenting literature explicitly shows that parents are one of the most important variables in the growth of infants. Aim: The study aim is to assess the effectiveness of positive parenting teaching on the development of self-esteem among primary caregivers of pre-adolescence. Methodology: It is an interventional study and the primary giver of preadolescence are the participants of this study with intervention and control group. The primary giver of preadolescence will be selected as per inclusion and exclusion criteria and the sampling technique will be selected as non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data will be collected by demographic variables of participants and the modified self-esteem scale will be used to assess the self-esteem level of primary caregivers and preadolescence. Sample Size: 100(50-intervention group and 50-control group). Results: For statistical analysis of demographic figures will be going used frequency and mean, mean percentage, standard deviation, descriptive and inferential statistics. Positive parenting teaching may be very effective for the development of self-esteem among primary caregivers of pre-adolescence.  Conclusion: The conclusion will be drawn from the statistical analysis.

Recidivism Reduction Research

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-23
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Probation And Parole ◽  
What Works ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Complex Statistical Analysis ◽  
And Control ◽  
Second Chance

Since 2009, more than 840 Second Chance Act grant awards have been made to government and nonprofit agencies, and taxpayers have paid nearly 700 million dollars in Second Chance grants. Additionally, $154 million has been spent on probation and parole supervision agencies and staff through the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Yet, our probation and parole population continue growing! Given the amount of money taxpayers have invested in programs, it seems nothing works. In the 20th century, it was assumed that the use of randomized and control-group research designs and complex statistical analysis and state-of-the-art computer software would be sufficient to find what “works.” But, we have not yet found what “works.” This chapter asks two questions: 1) Is it the case that “nothing works”? or 2) Is it the case that our research methods can't measure what “works”?

A study using Sepia 200c given prophylactically postpartum to prevent anoestrus problems in the dairy cow

1991 ◽  
Vol 80 (03) ◽  
pp. 149-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.V. Williamson ◽  
W.J. Crawford ◽  
B. Rennie ◽  
W.L. Mackie
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Day Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Service Period ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Placebo Trial ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Action List

AbstractThe results obtained from a study model using Sepia 200c in a herd of dairy cows led to an extended study. Overall reproductive performance was monitored monthly by a farm action list and the technique of palpation of the ovaries per rectum was used to determine pregnancy and cyclical status. A total of 101 cows were randomly treated with Sepia 200c on day 14 or 21 postpartum.Statistical analysis of the results was based on the differences between the untreated Control and Sepia-treated groups in periparturient disorders and pre- and post-service periods, and between the two Sepia-treated groups.In the pre-service period, a significant difference was found between the sepia-treated groups in the proportion of heifers calved, the number of assisted calvings and pre-service problems compared to Control. A difference of 9.9 total mean days to oestrus post-treatment was found between the Sepia-treated groups.During the post-service period, significant differences were found in the conception rate to first service, the percentage of cows in calf and total culled.A reduction (non significant) was found in the 21-day treatment group compared to control and 14-day treatment in the mean days calving to conception interval and the calving index. However, between the Sepia-treated groups a significant difference was found in total mean days calving to conception interval.The results of this study appear to demonstrate a difference in effect between the Sepia-treated groups and Control group. The study has been extended into a double blind placebo trial to find the effect of using a placebo and assess the use of Sepia given earlier postpartum on herd reproductive performance.

scholarly journals Melatonin pretreatment can improve the therapeutic effect of Adipose-derived Stem Cells on CCl4-induced liver fibrosis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziqiang Zhang ◽  
Yingying Sun ◽  
Haojie Wang ◽  
Yuxiang Yang ◽  
Ruiqi Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Liver Fibrosis ◽  
Therapeutic Effect ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Model ◽  
Adipose Derived Stem Cells ◽  
Model Group ◽  
Nuclear Fragmentation ◽  
Apoptotic Genes ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background and PurposeIn this study, the therapeutic effect of Mel-incubated ADSCs on CCl4-induced hepatic fibrosis was investigated. MethodsThe experiment was arranged into ADSCS group, ADSCS + Mel group, Model group and Control group with 10 mice in each group. The other three groups of mice were intraperitoneally injected with 8% CCl4, and the control group was injected with the same dose of PBS twice a week for 4 weeks. From the fifth week, ADSCs group and ADSCs + Mel group mice were injected with 1×106 cells/1 ml PBS dose of ADSCs and 50 μM Mel pretreated ADSCs into tail vein, respectively, twice a week for 2 weeks, and mice in the control and model groups were injected with the same dose of PBS. Samples were tested after six weeks. ResultsIn model group, severe histomathological changes were observed in liver, including severe vacuolation, nuclear fragmentation and liver fibrosis, and these changes were ameliorated by Mel pretreated ADSCs. At the same time, RT-qPCR results showed that Mel-induced ADSCs significantly inhibited the expression of pro-apoptotic genes (Caspase-8, Bax and Caspase-3), and promoted the expression of anti-apoptotic gene (Bcl-2). Immunohistochemical results showed that a large number of MMP-9, TGF-β, MMP-2 yellow-stained positive cells were found in the liver tissues of the model group, while the expression of positive cells was blocked by Mel-induced ADSCs. Conclusion and ImplicationsADSCs pretreated with Mel significantly improved CCl4-induced liver fibrosis, which provides a reference for clinical treatment of liver injury with mesenchymal stem cells.

scholarly journals Effects of Hydroxychloroquine on Proteinuria in IgA Nephropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Jialing Zhang ◽  
Xiangxue Lu ◽  
Jianan Feng ◽  
Han Li ◽  
Shixiang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Iga Nephropathy ◽  
Therapeutic Effect ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Immunosuppressive Agents ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Percentage Reduction ◽  
And Control

Introduction. The present meta-analysis was to explore the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in IgA nephropathy patients in terms of proteinuria. Method. We systematically searched PubMed and Embase for studies that compared HCQ and other treatments to reduce proteinuria in patients with IgA nephropathy up to June 2021. Mean ± SD of percentage change and level of proteinuria was calculated. Results. A total of 5 studies with 587 participants were included. IgA nephropathy patients who received HCQ were at a lower level of mean proteinuria at 6 months. However, there was no statistical difference between HCQ and control group considering percentage reduction in proteinuria. The long-term therapeutic effect of HCQ might be inferior to HCQ and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibition. Conclusion. HCQ might play a role in the reduction of proteinuria in IgA nephropathy patients. The addition of HCQ to other immunosuppressive agents should be clarified further.

A Controlled Study of LSD Treatment in Alcoholism and Neurosis

1970 ◽  
Vol 116 (533) ◽  
pp. 443-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Denson ◽  
D. Sydiaha
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Therapeutic Effect ◽  
Standard Treatment ◽  
Psychological Tests ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Waiting Period ◽  
Psychiatric Conditions ◽  
And Control

Favourable results have been reported from the use of lysergide in a wide variety of psychiatric conditions, but controlled studies (2, 3, 4) have not confirmed the existence of a therapeutic effect. In this experiment, alcoholics and neurotics who had been referred by Saskatoon psychiatrists for LSD treatment were allocated at random to Treatment and Control groups after undergoing a series of psychological tests. The members of the Treatment group were offered up to five LSD experiences at intervals of two weeks, whereas those in the Control group were informed that this type of therapy would be made available to them after a twelve-month waiting period. Accounts of the LSD experiences were sent to the referring psychiatrists, who were expected to continue to provide standard treatment to the members of both groups.

scholarly journals The Effects of Some Drugs Used to Treat Honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) Diseases and Pests on Lifespan of Honeybees

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 720
Author(s):  
Duran Özkök ◽  
Ethem Akyol
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Apis Mellifera ◽  
Variance Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Average Lifespan ◽  
Group A ◽  
Observation Hive ◽  
And Control

This study was conducted to determine the effects of Bayvarol®, Fumidil-B®, Neo-Terramycin® on adult honeybee lifespan. Total twenty honeybee colonies were used and randomly divided into four groups (each group consisted of five colonies). Experimental groups: Bayvarol ®, Fumidil-B® and Neo-Terramycin® were treated to first, second and third groups, respectively. No treatment was done to forth group taken as control group. A hundred one day old worker bees were taken from each group and marked with different colors and numbered on the thorax. After the marked, all worker bees were given into the observation hive. Marked worker bees were controlled and counted daily. Statistical analysis of data was done by variance analysis method and between groups comparisons were done with Duncan's multiple range tests. Average lifespans of the first, second, third and control groups were 44.97±4.90, 46.86±6.56, 45.38±6.12 and 47.72±6.06 days, respectively. There were found statistically significant differences among average lifespan of first, second, third and control groups (P

scholarly journals FEATURES OF CLINICAL COURSE AND TREATMENT STRATEGY FOR PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM BRONCHIAL ASTHMA IN COMBINATION WITH OBESITY

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 46-52
Author(s):  
E F Glushkova ◽  
N V Shartanova
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Lack Of Control ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Background. Obesity is considered to be one of the risk factors for the development of bronchial asthma (BA) and the reasons for lack of control can probably influence on inflammation of respiratory tract. However, the nature of these relationships needs to be clarified. The aim of the research was to characterise it clinically, functionally, allergologically and endocrinologically, to highlight the features of the course and to define the tactics of treating patients suffering from bronchial asthma in combination with obesity. Methods. The research was made on the basis of the National Research Center - Institute of Immunology of Federal Medical-Biological Agency of Russia: both in outpatient and inpatient conditions. A statistical analysis of 367 patients treated in inpatient conditions due to exacerbation of asthma of various severity and different BMI was performed. 40 patients with BA who satisfied all inclusion criteria and did not have exclusion criteria were treated in outpatient conditions. Patients were divided into two groups. The main group consisted of 20 patients suffering from asthma and having a BMI of more than 30 kg/m2. A control group consisted of 20 patients suffering from asthma and having a normal BMI. Results. When the data of the research was analyzed, it was found that the prevalence of obesity among the 367 patients with asthma and being treated in inpatient conditions in 2013-2015 was 44,9% of patients, which is comparable to the prevalence of obesity among the population in general. Conclusions. The data of the patients suffering from asthma and obesity treated both in inpatient and outpatient conditions, was analyzed and it is set that obesity does not affect the severity of the clinical course of asthma. It is shown that obesity does not affect the control of symptoms of asthma.

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