scholarly journals Clinical measurement of maximum mouth opening in Saudi children and its relation with different facial type

2021 ◽  
pp. 100-100
Author(s):  
Shmookh Asiri ◽  
Rafi Togoo ◽  
Gelban Al ◽  
Shouq Abdulrahman Almathami ◽  
Rehab Alabsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Incisal Edge ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Facial Types ◽  
Facial Type

Background: Decreased mouth-opening is a key factor in diagnosing most of the oralhealth- related conditions. Aim: To assess the Maximum Mouth Opening and its correlation with facial types among children in Southern Saudi Arabia. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the patients ranging from 2 to 12 years old. The maximum mouth opening was measured as the distance between incisal edge of maxillary and mandibular central incisors in the midline using the digital Vernier Caliper. Three readings of maximum mouth opening (MMO) were taken by the examiner and the average mean of these readings was taken as final MMO. Based on the calculated facial index, five facial types were determined and subjects were categorized and compared accordingly. The facial profiles, height, weight and BMI (Body mass Index) of the subjects was recorded as well. The data hence obtained was subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS (version 19.0, SPSS Incorporated, Chicago, IL, USA). Results: It was found that the mean value of maximum mouth opening of Hyperleptoprosopic (? 95.0) children was significantly higher than other children. The mean difference of mouth opening of Mesoprosopic (85.0 - 89.9) children was significantly lower than Leptoprosopic (90.0-94.9) and Hyperleptoprosopic (? 95.0) children. The mean difference of mouth opening of Leptoprosopic (90.0-94.9) was significantly lower than Hyperleptoprosopic (? 95.0). Conclusion:The overall mean value of maximum mouth opening among the subjects was found to be 47.33? 8.7. The maximum mouth opening of subjects was found to have an association with different facial types and facial profiles among the studied population.

scholarly journals Oral contraceptive among risk factors for women with ischemic stroke

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 548
Author(s):  
Carla S. PALUDO ◽  
Amanda SACHETTI ◽  
Maiara S. PAIXÃO
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Oral Contraceptives ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Objective: To evaluate the frequency of use of oral contraceptives and other risk factors among women with ischemic stroke seen at a hospital in the northern region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Methods: Prospective, cross-sectional study. The population was characterized by patients admitted with a diagnosis of ischemic stroke during a period from March to August 2019 and the sample by female patients found in the population. The data were collected through an individual interview using a questionnaire developed by the researchers and tabulated for further analysis. All analyzes were performed using the statistical program Bioestat 5.0, considering p = 0.05. Results: In the characterization of the sample, an average age of 68.2 years was observed. The occurrence of gender was 52.4% for women. The mean hospital stay was 12.2 ± 8.91 days. Outcome of hospital discharge was 89.1%. The mean value of body mass index was 25 ± 4.89 kg / m², with an average of 27.4 kg / m² in patients who used oral contraceptives and 25.23 kg / m² in patients who did not use oral contraceptives. The sample had a 34.5%incidence of oral contraceptive use. The average age of those who used oral contraceptives was 62.4 years and of the patients who did not use it was 70.3 years. Conclusion: The study showed a high use of oral contraceptives in the sample, with percentage values very close to other factors evaluated, thus showing itself as a probable risk factor for the development of ischemic stroke.

scholarly journals Facteurs Épidémiologiques et Pronostiques Associés Aux Étiologies Des Hémorragies Digestives Hautes au CHU Campus de Lomé

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (34) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Aklesso Bagny ◽  
Lidawu Roland-Moise Kogoe ◽  
Laconi Yeba Kaaga ◽  
Late Mawuli Lawson-Ananissoh ◽  
Debehoma Redah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Peptic Ulcers ◽  
Gi Bleeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hémorragies Digestives ◽  
Upper Gi Bleeding ◽  
Upper Gi ◽  
The Mean

Objectif : Décrire les aspects épidémiologique, clinique et pronostique associés aux étiologies des hémorragies digestives hautes au CHU Campus de Lomé Patients et méthode: Etude transversale à collecte rétrospective, à visée descriptive et analytique menée du 1er Janvier 2014 au 31 Décembre 2019. Le seuil de significativité était retenu pour p<0,05. Résultats: Deux cent cinquante et un patients avaient été inclus. L’hémorragie était d’origine hypertensive portale chez 69 patients (27,71%) ; ulcéreuse gastro-duodénale chez 100 patients (39,84%). Chez 25 patients (9,96%), la fibroscopie oesogastroduodénale était normale. Une rupture de varices oesophagiennes était retrouvée chez 98,55% des patients présentant une hypertension portale. Les ulcères gastroduodénaux représentaient 54,94% des hémorragies digestives hautes d’origine non hypertensive portale. La valeur moyenne du score de Rockall était de 4(±1) chez les patients présentant une hémorragie d’origine hypertensive et de 3(±1) chez les patients avec hémorragie non hypertensive portale (p<0,001). La valeur moyenne du score de Glasgow-Blatchford était de 10(±3) chez les patients présentant une hémorragie d’origine hypertensive et 9(±3) chez les patients avec hémorragie digestive haute d’origine non hypertensive (p<0,001). La récidive hémorragique et le décès étaient survenus chez les patients présentant un saignement d’origine hypertensive portale dans respectivement 54,84% (p<0,001) et 71,42% (p<0,001). Conclusion: Les lésions inflammatoires aiguës et chroniques représentent la première étiologie des hémorragies digestives hautes dans le service d’Hépato-gastroentérologie du CHU Campus. Ces hémorragies sont associées à la prise de médicaments gastrotoxiques et à un moindre risque de récidive hémorragique et de décès. Objective: To describe epidemiological et prognostic outcomes associated with etiologies upper gastrointestinal bleeding in Campus Teaching Hospital of Lome Patients and method: Cross-sectional study with retrospective collection, descriptive and analytical aim carried out from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2019. Results: Two hundred and one patients were included. The hemorrhage was of portal hypertensive origin in 69 patients (27.71%); peptic ulcer in 100 patients (39.84%). In 25 patients (9.96%), the oesogastroduodenal fibroscopy was normal. Ruptured esophageal varices were found in 98.55% of patients with portal hypertension. Peptic ulcers accounted for 54.94% of upper GI bleeding of non-portal hypertensive origin. The mean value of the Rockall score was 4(±1) in patients with hemorrhage of hypertensive origin and 3(±1) in patients with non-portal hypertensive hemorrhage (p<0.001). The mean Glasgow-Blatchford score was 10(±3) in patients with hemorrhage of hypertensive origin and 9(±3) in patients with upper GI hemorrhage of nonhypertensive origin (p<0.001). Hemorrhagic recurrence and death occurred in patients with bleeding of hypertensive origin in 54.84% (p<0.001) and 71.42% (p<0.001) respectively. Conclusion: Acute and chronic inflammatory lesions represent the first etiology of upper GI bleeding in the Gastroenterology Department of the Campus Teaching Hospital of Lome. These hemorrhages are associated with the use of gastrotoxic drugs and with a lower risk of recurrence of hemorrhage and death.

scholarly journals Prevalence and predictors of dyslipidemia on HAART and HAART naive HIV positive clients attending Debre Tabor Hospital, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anemut Tilahun Mulu ◽  
Getachew Yideg Yitbarek ◽  
Fitalew Tadele Admasu ◽  
Chalachew Yenew Denekew ◽  
Biruk Demissie Melese
Keyword(s):  
Venous Blood ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Debre Tabor ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cd4 Cell

Abstract Background: HAART has been reported to be associated with a number of side effects in human immunodeficiency virus patients among which dyslipidemia is a common metabolic disorder. Methods: A facility based comparative cross-sectional study among 228 HIV positive persons was conducted from July to August 2020. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected using structured questionnaires. Fasting venous blood sample was drawn for Lipid profiles and CD4 cell determination. Anthropometric measurement was done. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22 for windows. Result: A total of 228 HIV patients were enrolled in the study. Prevalence of dyslipidemia in HAART naive and on HAART HIV positive persons was 61(53.5%) and 84 (73.7%), respectively. The prevalence of TC≥200 mg/dl was 50% and 30%; HLD-c<40 mg/dl was 43.8% and 36%; LDL-c≥130mg/dl was 48.3% and 28.1%; and TG≥150 mg/dl 59.6% and 39% among on HAART and HAART naïve, respectively. Age greater than 40 years (AOR = 3.27, 95% C.I: 1.47 - 7.25), blood pressure ≥ 140/90 (AOR = 16.13, 95% C.I: 5.81 - 44.75), being on HAART (AOR = 2.73, 95 % C.I: 1.35 - 5.53) and body mass index > 25kg/m2 (AOR = 1.92, 95 % C.I: 1.20 - 4.81) were identified as determinants of dyslipidemia. Conclusion: The mean value of lipid profile was significantly higher among HIV positive clients on HAART as compared to those HAART naïve HIV positive clients.

scholarly journals Factors influencing the dental caries in pregnant women: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e32810111226
Author(s):  
Gabriela Bohrer Bolsson ◽  
Jessica Klöckner Knorst ◽  
Marília Cunha Maroneze ◽  
Maísa Casarin ◽  
Patrícia Pasquali Dotto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The City ◽  
Santa Maria

Objective: To assess factors associated with the average number of dental caries in pregnant women. Method: Basic research design: This cross-sectional study was performed between January 2017 and December 2018 in Santa Maria, Brazil. Clinical setting and participants: Multistage random sampling resulted in the recruitment of 256 pregnant women from public health centers across the city. Clinical exams and semi-structured questionnaires including demographic, socioeconomic and behavioral questions were performed by trained interviewers. Main outcome measure: The experience of dental caries was evaluated through the mean value of the Decay, Missing, and Filled Surface Index (DMFS) by 4 trained and calibrated examiners. Multilevel Poisson regression models were used to evaluate the influence of different variables on the average number of dental caries. Rate ratio (RR) and respective 95% confidence intervals were calculated (CI 95%). Results: The prevalence of untreated dental caries was 62.7% in the sample, while the mean DMFS index was 10.27 (± 10.92). Women who smoked during pregnancy had a higher mean DMFS (RR 1.41; 95% CI 1.25-1.57). Furthermore, pregnant women who had poor self-ratings of oral health had a higher average DMFS (RR 1.21; 95% CI 1.10-1.32). Conclusions: The results showed that older age, ethnicity, fewer years in education and the presence of dental plaque resulted in higher means of DMFS.

scholarly journals Mean difference of visual acuity with auto refraction and subjective refraction.

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shakeel Ahmad ◽  
Rashida RIaz ◽  
Muhammad Haseeb ◽  
Hafiza Ammara Rasheed ◽  
Samia Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Department Of Ophthalmology ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cylindrical Axis

Purpose: To compare the mean difference of visual acuity as measured by auto refraction and subjective refraction. Study Design:  Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study:  Department of ophthalmology, Services hospital Lahore from November 2013 to April 2014. Material and Methods:  Using non-probability consecutive sampling 300 eyes of 300 patients fulfilling inclusion criteria were recruited through OPD registration slip. Demographic data including age and gender was recorded. Complete ophthalmic examination was performed. This included measurement of refractive error by auto-refraction as well as subjective refraction. Detailed anterior segment examination with slit lamp and dilated fundus examination with indirect ophthalmoscopy was performed. The collected data was analyzed by using software SPSS version 17. Results:  The mean age of patients was 34.71 ± 7.45 years. There were 156 (52%) males and 144 (48%) females. There were 263 (87.69%) patients who had visual acuity of 6/6 and 37 (12.33%) had 6/9. Mean spherical auto-refraction and subjective refraction was 0.0290 ± 2.58 and -0.2842 ± 2.37 D with mean difference of -0.3133 ± 1.27 D. The mean cylindrical auto and subjective refraction in this study was -.9742 ± 0.78 D and -0.7500 ± 0.81 D and mean difference was 0.2242 ± 0.74 D. The mean cylindrical axis of auto and subjective refraction was 114.88 ± 49.75 and 115.60 ± 49.70 with mean difference as 0.72 ± 3.02 D (p-value < 0.05). Conclusion:  Difference of spherical, cylindrical and cylindrical axis in auto and subjective refraction was significantly different.

scholarly journals IgM Anti PGL-1 Antibody Level in Patients with Leprosy: A Comparative Study between Ear Lobes Capillary and Median Cubital Vein Blood Samples

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 1346-1348
Author(s):  
Khairina Nasution ◽  
Kristina Nadeak ◽  
Syahril Rahmat Lubis
Keyword(s):  
Blood Sample ◽  
Filter Paper ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Median Cubital Vein ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Antibody Levels

BACKGROUND: To establish the diagnosis of leprosy accurately, additional examination such as serologic examination with ELISA is required. There are considerations about taking a blood sample from the earlobe region.AIM: To determine the differences in IgM anti-PGL-1 antibody levels from earlobe capillary and median cubital vein blood sample in leprosy patients.METHODS: An observational analytic study using a cross-sectional study involving 30 patients with leprosy. ELISA examination of earlobe blood samples with filter paper, and the median cubital vein blood samples with filter paper and conventional methods were performed to determine IgM anti-PGL-1 antibody levels.RESULTS: The mean value of IgM anti PGL-1 antibody levels from earlobe blood samples with filter paper (1476.62 μ/ml) was relatively similar with median cubital vein blood samples with conventional method (1476.77 μ/ml), but the mean value of IgM anti PGL-1 antibody levels from median cubital vein blood samples with filter paper (1210.37 μ/ml) was lower from other methods. However, there was no statistically significant difference between them.CONCLUSION: There are no significant differences between the mean levels of IgM anti-PGL-1 antibody from earlobe and the median cubital vein blood samples.

scholarly journals Gonial Angle by Lateral Cephalogram in Orthodontic Patients of a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (237) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manju Bajracharya ◽  
Anjana Rajbhandari ◽  
Resina Pradhan ◽  
Pushkar Manandhar ◽  
Surendra Maharjan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Growth Patterns ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Lateral Cephalogram ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gonial Angle ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: The Gonial angle is an important parameter of the craniofacial complex for growth Patterns prediction. The gonial angle on lateral cephalometric radiograph represents the mandibular morphology concerning mandibular body and ramus. The objective of this study was to find out the mean value of gonial angle in lateral cephalometric radiographs of patients of orthodontic department in a tertiary care center. Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among patients from the Department of Orthodontics at People’s Dental College and Hospital between 8th December 2020 to 8th February 2021 at People’s Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal after obtaining Ethical approval (Reference Number. 01, CH100 09,2077/2078) by the Institutional Review Committee. A convenience sampling technique was used to collect 166 pre-treatment lateral cephalograms radiographs of patients between 17-30 years. Data were collected and entered using Statistical Package of Social Science 16. Results: The mean value of gonial angle on lateral cephalogram radiographs was 132.84±3.70 in hyperdivergent, 119.94±5.57 in hypodivergent and 124.06±3.88 in normodivergent vertical skeletal patterns and between male and female were 132.52±4.32, 133.07±3.28 in hyperdivergent, 121.46±3.78, 119.14±6.42 in hypodivergent and 123.74±5.14, 123.94±3.90 in normodivergent vertical skeletal patterns of Orthodontic Patients. Conclusions: The gonial angle value on lateral cephalometric radiographs was greater in hyperdivergent than hypodivergent and normodivergent vertical skeletal patterns. The hyperdivergent vertical skeletal pattern of female was greater than of male patient’s lateral cephalometric radiographs while hypodivergent and normodivergent vertical skeletal patterns of males were greater than female lateral cephalogram radiographs of Nepalese orthodontic patients.

scholarly journals Comparing School-Aged Refraction Measurements Using the 2WIN-S Portable Refractor in Relation to Cycloplegic Retinoscopy: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ziming Liu ◽  
Emmanuel Eric Pazo ◽  
Hong Ye ◽  
Cui Yu ◽  
Ling Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Standard ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Altman Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bland Altman Analysis ◽  
The Mean

Purpose. To assess the repeatability and agreement of refractive measurements using 2WIN-S photoscreening with the gold-standard cycloplegic retinoscope refraction. Design. Single centre, cross-sectional study. Methods. Spherical, cylindrical, axis, and spherical equivalent of 194 bilateral eyes of 97 children were assessed using a retinoscope and 2WIN-S. One week later, another operator repeated the 2WIN-S measurements. The primary outcome measures were to assess the repeatability and agreement between spherical equivalent, J0, and J45 readings of 2WIN-S. The repeatability of measurements was assessed by the within-subject standard deviation (2.77 Sw) and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The agreement between devices was assessed using 95% limits of agreement. The extent of the agreement between cycloplegic retinoscopy and noncycloplegic 2WIN-S measurements was assessed using Bland–Altman analysis. Results. The mean age ± SD was 10.3 ± 2.46 year (range, 4–14 years). The sphere, cylinder, and spherical equivalent measurements were found to be consistent with both apparatus (r value >0.86). ICC for SE, J0, and J45 was 0.900, 0.666, and 0.639, respectively; Sw for SE, J0, and J45 was 0.61D, 0.30D, and 0.31D, respectively; Bland–Altman analysis of retinoscopy with cycloplegia and 2WIN-S for SE was 184/194 (95%) in 95% confidence interval, and the mean value was 0.46. J0 was 184/194 (95%), and the mean value is −0.04. J45 was 181/194 (93%), and the mean value is −0.15. Conclusion. The objective refractive measurement of 2WIN-S had good reliability and high agreement with the gold-standard retinoscopy refraction in children and adolescents. While consistency was observed, it is essential to take into consideration that it is a screening tool.

scholarly journals Splenic Volume: Correlation between Ultrasonogram and Standard CT Measurements

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-62
Author(s):  
Fonindra Nath Paul ◽  
Md. Abu Taher ◽  
Mahood -uz- Jahan ◽  
Shyamal Kumar Roy ◽  
Snigdha Sarkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Average Length ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Splenic Volume ◽  
Ellipsoid Method ◽  
Splenic Enlargement ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Metastatic Neoplasm ◽  
Ct Volume

Evaluation of splenic enlargement is important in the diagnosis and management of various diseases including liver disease, lymphoma and other primary or metastatic neoplasm. This cross sectional study was conducted in the department of radiology and imaging in Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM) from July 2007 to June 2009. The main objective of the study was to find out a more accurate sonographic measurement of splenic volume that well correlate with gold standard computed tomography (CT) volume. A total of 228 subjects were included in the study. All the subjects underwent ultrasound and CT examinations for measurement of splenic volume. The mean splenic volume measured by AVL (average length) was 182.62±80.28 cm3 (mean±SD) with range of 45.61-590.93 cm3 and by CT scan was 190.18±77.77 cm3 (mean±SD) with range of 46.52-565.81cm3. Most of the subjects 138(60.5%) had splenic volume 101-200 cm3. Splenic volume was evaluate by CT findings of 228 cases and expressed in cm3. Sonographic splenic volumes were calculated by using the prolate Ellipsoid method AVL (average length) and also expressed in cm3.The mean difference of splenic volume evaluated by CT and sonography was 7.43±5.39 cm3 with standard deviation of 5.39 cm3 measured from average length (AVL). The mean difference of splenic volume evaluated by two modalities measured by average length was statistically significant (pp<0.001).

Hypomagnesemia in hemodialysis patients taking proton pump inhibitors

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-58
Author(s):  
Abdul Malik ◽  
Syed Mohkumuddin ◽  
Humaira Rahim ◽  
Shamima Hanif
Keyword(s):  
Proton Pump Inhibitors ◽  
Proton Pump ◽  
Serum Magnesium ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Female Dominance ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are in routine widely prescribed to hemodialysis patients. Recent studies have reported the association of PPIs use with hypomagnesemia in patients with long term hemodialysis. This study aims to determine the frequency of hypomagnesemia in patients of hemodialysis taking proton pump inhibitors. Patients and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Nephrology of Sandman Provincial Hospital Quetta from 01-6-2019 till 01-9-2019. A total of 120 patients (52 PPI users and 68 non-PPI users) who were on HD for more than 06 months were included. Data regarding age, gender, duration of hemodialysis and taking PPIs were collected. Determination of serum magnesium was made by taking 3 different samples at 2 weeks’ interval and the mean value of serum magnesium was calculated. Serum Mg2+ levels <2.0 mg/dL was taken as hypomagnesemia. A Chi-square test was applied to determine the association of PPI use with hypomagnesemia. Results: Demographic variables such as age and gender were not significantly different between the groups. There was female dominance in both groups (73% in PPI groups and 66.1% in the non-PPI group (p-value 0.65). The mean duration of dialysis was 45.3±13.8 months in PPI users versus 48.9±12.9 months in non-PPI users (p-value 0.14). There was a significantly higher frequency of hypomagnesemia in PPI users; 36 (69.3%) versus 27 (39.7%) in non-PPI users (p-value 0.001). Conclusion: The use of PPI is associated with a significant reduction in serum magnesium levels. So serum magnesium levels should be advised as routine monitoring in patients of hemodialysis taking PPIs.

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