scholarly journals AN OPEN CLINICAL STUDY OF UTKLESHANA, DOSHAHARA AND SAMSHAMANA YOG-BASTI IN JANU-SANDHIGATAVATA: A PILOT STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 09 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-108
Author(s):  
Lodha Sheetal G ◽  
Karade Ruchika S
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Cardinal Symptoms ◽  
Flexion And Extension

Background: Sandhigatvata is described under Vatavyadhi in Brihatrayi. It resembles with Osteoarthritis. Basti is supreme therapy for Vatavyadhi and has entity to entice all doshas. In order to treat a disease, first to break down the dosha-dushya samurchhana i.e. etiopathogenesis. Acharya Sushruta has made a set of packaged basti known as Utkleshana, Doshahara and Samshamana in sequential manner which works on the anutklisht dosha, bring them in kosta and expel out. Aim: To evaluate the effect of Utkleshana, Doshahara and Samshamana basti in Janu- Sandhigatvata. Methods and materials: In present randomised clinical pilot study, 10 patients of Janu- Sandhigatvata were given Utkleshana, Doshahara and Samshamana basti in Yoga basti pattern where these basti were given as Niruha and Tila taila was used for Anuvasana basti in between. Subjective assessment of pain by visual analog scale and Shotha (swelling), Vatapurnadrutisparsha (crepitus) were graded according to their severity. The angle of flexion and extension of knee joint was recorded by goniometer. Results: Significant results were found in all cardinal symptoms pain, Shotha (swelling), Vatapurnadrutisparsha (crepitus) and angle of flexion and extension of knee joint. Conclusion: Utkleshana, Doshahara and Samshamana basti in Yoga basti pattern was significant in subjective and objective symptoms of Janu-Sandhigatavata. Keywords: Utkleshana, Doshahara, Samshamana, Basti, Janu-Sandhigatvata, Panchakarma.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of Periodontal Pain Using Two Different Orthodontic Techniques, Fixed Multibrackets and Removable Aligners: A Longitudinal Clinical Study with Monthly Follow-Ups for 12 Months

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 12013
Author(s):  
Silvia Alcón ◽  
Adrián Curto ◽  
Mario Alvarado ◽  
Alberto Albaladejo ◽  
Daniele Garcovich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Maximum Pain ◽  
Conventional Brackets ◽  
Longitudinal Clinical Study

The aim of this study was to evaluate the perception of periodontal pain in patients treated with either fixed multibrackets or removable alignment systems with a monthly follow-up over a period of twelve months. Materials and Methods: This longitudinal clinical study comprised a sample of 140 patients (72 women; 68 men) divided into two groups of 70 patients each: the bracket group (BG) with conventional fixed brackets using the MBT technique with a 0.022″ slot and the Invisalign group (IG) with aligners (Invisalign). The visual analog scale (VAS) was used to quantify patient-reported pain. Pain analysis was conducted monthly at 4 (T1), 8 (T2), and 24 h (T3) post-follow-up as well as at 2 (T4), 3 (T5), 4 (T6), 5 (T7), 6 (T8), and 7 days (T9) post-follow-up during the first twelve months after starting orthodontic treatment. Results: Statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed between both study groups in the mean pain scores on the visual analog scale (VAS) during the twelve-month follow-up period, except for during the eighth month of treatment. In the first month, the group with conventional brackets reported higher pain scores. From the second month onwards, we observed that patients with aligners described a higher level of pain compared to the group of patients with conventional brackets. In both experimental groups, though at different evaluation periods, we found that the peak of maximum pain occurred between 24 and 48 h (T3–T4) after monthly follow-up appointments; from this point, the pain decreased until reaching minimum values from the fifth day onwards (T7). Conclusions: In the first month of treatment, the patients with conventional fixed multibrackets reported the highest levels of pain compared to those with removable aligners. From the second month on, this trend changed. The patients with removable aligners reported the highest levels of pain. Therefore, the orthodontic system used influenced the perception of pain in patients.

scholarly journals Pengaruh pemberian jus mentimun dan minuman isotonik terhadap tingkat dehidrasi pada latihan Zumba fitness

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-73
Author(s):  
Rizki Yudha Pratama ◽  
Imas Damayanti ◽  
Yati Ruhayati
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Exercise Test ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Stomach Upset ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian jus mentimun dan minuman isotonik terhadap tingkat dehidrasi. Metode yang digunakan yaitu dengan eksperimen dengan desain penelitian cross over design. 8 orang mahasiswa keperawatan UPI 2018 berpartisipasi sebagai sampel dalam penelitian ini. Dehydrating exercise test yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Zumba fitness selama 60 menit. Instrumen pengambilan data menggunakan Urine Refractometer Spesific Gravity dan 5 visual analog scale. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara hasil pre-test dan post-test pada jus mentimun dan minuman isotonik terhadap tingkat dehidrasi sebesar p(0.83) dan p(1.52). Pada penilaian subjektif tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pada penilaian subjektif antara jus mentimun dan minuman isotonik dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar Thirst p(0.398), Bloatedness p(0.609), Refreshed p(0.758), Stomach upset p(0.486) dan Tiredness (0.683). Demikian pula tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara jus mentimun dan minuman isotonik terhadap tingkat dehidrasi dengan taraf signifikansi sebesar p(0.696). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa jus mentimun dapat mengurangi potensi terjadinya dehidrasi sama baiknya dengan minuman isotonik. Ini membuktikan bahwa jus mentimun dapat menggantikan minuman isotonik sebagai minuman olahraga. The effect of giving cucumber juice and isotonic drink of dehydration level on Zumba fitness exercise AbstractThis research is intended to know comparison the effect of giving cucumber juice and isotonic drink on level of dehydration. Method which is used is experiment with cross over design. 8 UPI 2018 nursing students participated as samples in this research. Dehydrating exercise test that used in this research is Zumba fitness for 60 minute. Instrument data retrieval uses Urine Refractometer Spesific Gravity dan 5 visual analog scale. The result of this research indicated that there’s no difference significantly between the results of pre-test and post-test on cucumber juice and isotonic drink to the level of dehydration p(0.83) and p(1.52). In subjective assessment there is no significant difference in the subjective assessment between cucumber juice and isotonic drink with a significance in the amount of Thirst p(0.398), Bloatedness p(0.609), Refreshed p(0.758), Stomach upset p(0.486) dan Tiredness p(0.683). As well as there is no significant difference between cucumber juice and isotonic drink to the level of dehydration with a significance level of p(0.696). This shows that cucumber juice can reduce the potential of dehydration as good as isotonic water. It proved that cucumber juice can replaced isotonic water as sport drink.

scholarly journals Effect of Fractal Tones on the Improvement of Tinnitus Handicap Inventory Functional Scores among Chronic Tinnitus Patients: An Open-label Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (04) ◽  
pp. 387-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Simonetti ◽  
Laura Vasconcelos ◽  
Jeanne Oiticica
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Chronic Tinnitus ◽  
Functional Domain ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Tinnitus Handicap Inventory ◽  
Sound Therapy ◽  
Therapy Strategy ◽  
Functional Scores

Introduction Music-based sound therapies become recently a trend in the treatment of tinnitus. Few publications have studied the therapeutic use of fractal tones to treat chronic tinnitus. Objective The aim of this study was to determine the benefits of using fractal tones as a unique sound therapy for chronic tinnitus sufferers. Methods Twelve participants were recruited; however, six could not be assigned. At baseline and at 1, 3 and 6 months, the participants were provided with the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA) questionnaires, and their visual analog scale score was recorded. Tinnitus pitch and loudness matching was performed before fitting and after 6 months of use. Results The visual analog scale (VAS) score, pitch and loudness matching and minimal masking levels did not result in significant improvement at the end of the treatment. The mean THI measured at baseline was 45, and the final one was 25. A paired sample t-test showed that this 20-point difference was statistically significant. Conclusions We measured the benefits of using fractal tone therapy for the treatment of chronic tinnitus and found that most of the benefits were in the THI functional domain, which includes concentration, reading, attention, consciousness, sleep, social activities, and household tasks. For all patients with bothersome chronic tinnitus and high scores on the THI functional scale, fractal tones should be considered a promising initial sound therapy strategy. The findings from this open-label pilot study are preliminary, and further trials are needed before these results can be generalized to a larger tinnitus population.

scholarly journals Characteristics of Pain Assessed with Visual Analog Scale and Questionnaire in Burning Mouth Syndrome Patients: A Pilot Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeline Braud ◽  
Babacar Toure ◽  
Scarlette Agbo-Godeau ◽  
Vianney Descroix ◽  
Yves Boucher
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Burning Mouth Syndrome ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Burning Mouth

scholarly journals Clinical Comparison of 5% Potassium Nitrate and 10% Strontium Chloride Toothpastes in Alleviating Dentin Hypersensitivity Following Manual Scaling: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Anam Zahid Kiani ◽  
◽  
Sobia Hassan ◽  
Talha Rafiq
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Potassium Nitrate ◽  
Dentin Hypersensitivity ◽  
Strontium Chloride ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Clinical Comparison ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Minimum Score ◽  
Dent Assoc

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of dentifrices containing potassium nitrate and strontium chloride in reducing dentinal sensitivity pain. METHODOLOGY: A pilot study was conducted in Islamic International Dental Hospital Islamabad, Pakistan (Duration two weeks). Forty participants were selected, aged between 18-40 years, having dentin hypersensitivity with the minimum score of 4 on Visual Analog Scale. Participants were randomly allocated with dentifrices containing 5% w/w potassium nitrate and 10 % w/w strontium chloride and were asked to use it for 2 weeks and come back for follow up. Statistically significant correlations were found using the Man Whitney test. A pre-designed proforma was used to acquire information about the patient. Sensitivity was determined with the aid of the Visual Analog Scale. RESULTS: There was greater reduction in moderate pain from 85.8% to 71.4% with strontium chloride and from 84.2% to 79% with potassium nitrate. CONCLUSION: 10 % w/w strontium chloride is more effective than the 5% w/w potassium nitrate for the management of dentin hypersensitivity. KEYWORDS: Toothpastes, Sensitivity, Strontium Chloride, Potassium Nitrate HOW TO CITE: Kiani AZ, Hassan S, Rafiq T. Clinical comparison of 5% potassium nitrate and 10% strontium chloride toothpastes in alleviating dentin hypersensitivity following manual scaling: A pilot study. J Pak Dent Assoc 2021;30(1): 56-60.

Dreierkombination (Thomapyrin®) ist wirksamer bei Kopfschmerzen als Monosubstanzen und Zweierkombination

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (07) ◽  
pp. 626-639 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Pfaffenrath ◽  
L. Pageler ◽  
H. Peil ◽  
B. Aicher ◽  
H. C. Diener
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Intensity Difference ◽  
Visuelle Analogskala ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Pain Intensity Difference

ZusammenfassungDie Wirksamkeit, Sicherheit und Verträglichkeit einer Einzelgabe von zwei Tabletten der fixen Dreierkombination mit 250 mg Azetylsalizylsäure (ASS) plus 200 mg Paracetamol plus 50 mg Koffein (Thomapyrin®) gegenüber zwei Tabletten mit 500 mg ASS, oder zwei Tabletten mit 500 mg Paracetamol, oder zwei Tabletten mit 50 mg Koffein beziehungsweise Plazebo wurde in einer klinischen Studie an 1 743 Patienten geprüft, die ihre episodischen Kopfschmerzen vom Spannungstyp oder ihre Migräne mit und ohne Aura üblicherweise erfolgreich mit verschreibungsfreien Analgetika behandeln. Die Dreierkombination war im a priori definierten primären Endpunkt “Zeit bis zu 50% Schmerzreduktion” sowohl der Zweierkombination aus ASS plus Paracetamol (p = 0,0181), als auch den Monoanalgetika ASS (p = 0,0398) und Paracetamol (p = 0,0016), sowie auch der Monotherapie mit Koffein (p < 0,0001) und Plazebo (p < 0,0001) überlegen. Alle Behandlungen außer der Koffein-Monotherapie waren der Plazebobehandlung überlegen (p < 0,0001). Die überlegene Wirksamkeit der Dreierkombination gilt auch für alle sekundären Endpunkte wie beispielsweise der “Verringerung der Kopfschmerzen auf 10 mm VAS (visual analog scale = visuelle Analogskala zur Schmerzmessung), dem gewichteten % SPID (sum of pain intensity difference = aufsummierte Schmerzintensitätsdifferenz gegenüber dem Ausgangsschmerz in Prozent), dem Ausmaß der Beeinträchtigung der alltäglichen Aktivitäten und der globalen Beurteilung der Wirksamkeit durch die Patienten. Alle Behandlungen waren gut verträglich, die Inzidenz von unerwünschten Begleiterscheinungen war gering.

Perceived Tension, Movement, and Pleasantness in Harmonic Musical Intervals and Noises

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 298-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Costa ◽  
Mattia Nese
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
High Pitch ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Psychophysical Procedure ◽  
Preliminary Study

Perceived valence, tension, and movement of harmonic musical intervals (from the unison to the octave presented in a low- and high-register) and standard noises (brown, pink, white, blue, purple) were assessed in two studies that differed in the crossmodal procedure by which tension and movement were rated: proprioceptive device or visual analog scale. Valence was evaluated in both studies with the visual analog scale. In a preliminary study, the proprioceptive device was calibrated with a psychophysical procedure. Roughness of the stimuli was included as covariate. Tension was perceived higher in dissonant intervals and in intervals presented in the high register. The higher the high-pitch energy content in the standard noise, the higher the perceived tension. The visual analog scale resulted in higher tension ratings than the proprioceptive device. Perception of movement was higher in dissonant intervals, in intervals in the high register, and in standard noises than in musical intervals. High-pitch spectrum noises were associated with more sense of movement than low-pitch spectrum noises. Consonant intervals and low-register intervals were evaluated as more pleasant than dissonant and high-register intervals. High-pitch spectrum purple and blue noises were evaluated as more unpleasant than low-pitch spectrum noises.

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