Pub Date : 2023-07-28DOI: 10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i7n04
Thi-Quynh Nguyen, Thi-Cham Bui,, T. Ngo
The global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has spread worldwide, affecting almost all countries and territories. Various social-economic and environmental factors influence the outbreak and spread of the epidemic. Many modern techniques have been widely employed to study the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper aims to give an overview of applications offered by remote sensing techniques to study the COVID-19 pandemic through summarising a total of 55 scientific papers. Three different issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic is presented under three sub-sections; namely (1) applications of remotely sensed images on monitoring environmental changes and (2) the analysis of social and economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and (3) the use of remote sensing in studies of the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2. The findings of this study provide important insights into how to apply such an advanced techniques as remote sensing in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The varied applications of remote sensing affirms the value of this advanced technique to the study of small-to-large scale disasters in general and of the COVID-19 pandemic in particular.
{"title":"Applications Of Remote Sensing In The Study Of COVID-19 Pandemic – A Review","authors":"Thi-Quynh Nguyen, Thi-Cham Bui,, T. Ngo","doi":"10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i7n04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i7n04","url":null,"abstract":"The global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has spread worldwide, affecting almost all countries and territories. Various social-economic and environmental factors influence the outbreak and spread of the epidemic. Many modern techniques have been widely employed to study the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper aims to give an overview of applications offered by remote sensing techniques to study the COVID-19 pandemic through summarising a total of 55 scientific papers. Three different issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic is presented under three sub-sections; namely (1) applications of remotely sensed images on monitoring environmental changes and (2) the analysis of social and economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and (3) the use of remote sensing in studies of the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2. The findings of this study provide important insights into how to apply such an advanced techniques as remote sensing in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The varied applications of remote sensing affirms the value of this advanced technique to the study of small-to-large scale disasters in general and of the COVID-19 pandemic in particular.","PeriodicalId":423982,"journal":{"name":"International Journal Of Health & Medical Research","volume":"69 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131684599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-07-13DOI: 10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i7n02
S. Sukmawati, A. Emelda, N. Nurfajriani
Patient compliance is a determining factor for successful therapy, especially for long-term treatment such as diabetes mellitus. Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the level of adherence and the influence of the characteristics of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in using drugs at the Regional General Hospital of La Temmamala, Soppeng. Thirty respondents who met the entry criteria in this study. Data were obtained prospectively. Respondents were interviewed using a demographic questionnaire and an MMAS-8 questionnaire (Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8). The results of the study showed low compliance level of 43.3%, medium 36.7%, and high 20.0%. Exercising status, co-morbidities, regimen therapy, and checking fasting blood sugar gave significant results on the level of adherence (p<0.05). other factors such as level of educational factors, profession, duration of diagnosis, dietary pattern, smoking, and the varian drug had no effect on compliance (p>0.05). Compliance of most respondents was low (43.3%). Exercise status, comorbidities, regimen therapy, and fasting blood sugar test results are the factors that affect adherence.
{"title":"Patient Compliance Patterns on Therapeutic Success of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Medication at La Temmamala Hospital in Sopping, South Sulawesi","authors":"S. Sukmawati, A. Emelda, N. Nurfajriani","doi":"10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i7n02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i7n02","url":null,"abstract":"Patient compliance is a determining factor for successful therapy, especially for long-term treatment such as diabetes mellitus. Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the level of adherence and the influence of the characteristics of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in using drugs at the Regional General Hospital of La Temmamala, Soppeng. Thirty respondents who met the entry criteria in this study. Data were obtained prospectively. Respondents were interviewed using a demographic questionnaire and an MMAS-8 questionnaire (Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8). The results of the study showed low compliance level of 43.3%, medium 36.7%, and high 20.0%. Exercising status, co-morbidities, regimen therapy, and checking fasting blood sugar gave significant results on the level of adherence (p<0.05). other factors such as level of educational factors, profession, duration of diagnosis, dietary pattern, smoking, and the varian drug had no effect on compliance (p>0.05). Compliance of most respondents was low (43.3%). Exercise status, comorbidities, regimen therapy, and fasting blood sugar test results are the factors that affect adherence.","PeriodicalId":423982,"journal":{"name":"International Journal Of Health & Medical Research","volume":"104 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117185197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-07-13DOI: 10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i7n03
Akbar Banari, Alireza Aghaz, Arash Shahriyari, Fatemeh Fakhimi, Mohadeseh Khoshgoftar
The world has been suffering from COVID-19 since 2019. It is thought that there’s a high risk of dysphagia in patients with COVID-19. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of dysphagia in patients affected by COVID-19 in admission (day 0), discharge, and 3-6 months post-discharge. Only English papers reporting dysphagia in COVID19 patients were included. Case reports and review studies were excluded. The authors searched Web of Science, Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed from January 1, 2020, until July 1, 2022. In this study, the effect sizes and standard errors were used to estimate the amount of dysphagia in these patients. Random effects were used for statistical analysis. Of the 2736 identified studies, 19 articles (n = 5334 patients) were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of dysphagia in COVID-19 patients at admission (n=643 patients), discharge (n=2286 patients), long-term (n=2405 patients), and the total was 32% (SE=0.13), 29% (SE=0.04), 14% (SE=0.03), and 24% (SE=0.03), respectively. About a quarter of COVID-19 patients may have dysphagia during the acute phase and/or also in the post-acute phase of the disease. Therefore, one should be aware of the symptoms of dysphagia and treat it in time.
{"title":"The Prevalence Of Dysphagia In Patients With Covid-19: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis","authors":"Akbar Banari, Alireza Aghaz, Arash Shahriyari, Fatemeh Fakhimi, Mohadeseh Khoshgoftar","doi":"10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i7n03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i7n03","url":null,"abstract":"The world has been suffering from COVID-19 since 2019. It is thought that there’s a high risk of dysphagia in patients with COVID-19. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of dysphagia in patients affected by COVID-19 in admission (day 0), discharge, and 3-6 months post-discharge. Only English papers reporting dysphagia in COVID19 patients were included. Case reports and review studies were excluded. The authors searched Web of Science, Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed from January 1, 2020, until July 1, 2022. In this study, the effect sizes and standard errors were used to estimate the amount of dysphagia in these patients. Random effects were used for statistical analysis. Of the 2736 identified studies, 19 articles (n = 5334 patients) were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of dysphagia in COVID-19 patients at admission (n=643 patients), discharge (n=2286 patients), long-term (n=2405 patients), and the total was 32% (SE=0.13), 29% (SE=0.04), 14% (SE=0.03), and 24% (SE=0.03), respectively. About a quarter of COVID-19 patients may have dysphagia during the acute phase and/or also in the post-acute phase of the disease. Therefore, one should be aware of the symptoms of dysphagia and treat it in time.","PeriodicalId":423982,"journal":{"name":"International Journal Of Health & Medical Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133162811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: The prevalence of epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa is high and therefore constitutes a major public health problem. In Niger, the hospitalization rate is 29.5%. The aim of the study is to improve the management of patients living with epilepsy. The objective of the study is to contribute to improving the management of patients living with epilepsy. Methods: This was a retrospective and prospective cross-sectional study in the neurology department of the Amirou Boubacar Diallo National Hospital from May 2017 to December 2022. Results: Our study involved 75 epileptic patients out of 5546 patients who consulted for epileptic seizures, or 0.5%. The sex ratio (M/F) was 1.27. Average age of 17.2 years. Time to treatment less than 2 days in 62.67%. Clinical manifestations with motor signs represented 65.33% and 34.66% of the psychological manifestations. No seizure triggers were found in 50.67% of cases. Familial epilepsy was found in 16% of cases. Head trauma was the personal antecedent in 4% of cases. Consanguinity was found in 48% of cases. Physical examination was abnormal in 6.67% of cases. Secondary generalized focal abnormalities predominated on EEG in 64% of cases and insular localizations in 26.32% of cases. Idiopathic epilepsy was the predominant etiology in 72% of cases. Brain CT was performed in 35% of cases and brain MRI in 12%. Monotherapy was prescribed in 90.67% of our patients. The evolution was favourable in 93.33% of cases. Conclusion: Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting patients of all ages, especially young subjects.
{"title":"Partial (Focal) Epilepsy: Epidemiological, Clinical, Paraclinical, Etiological, Therapeutic And Evolutionary Aspects In The Neurology Department Of TheAmirou Boubacar Diallo National Hospital","authors":"Hassane DJIBO Fatimata, Moudassir Mahamat Ahmat, Ousseini ZIKA Oumou, Adamou Hassan Aboubacar, Oum-Kalsoum Mahamat Abdoulaye, B. Nathan,, Moussa DAOUDA Toudou,, Djobo Kadour,, Yacouba Abdourahamane, Issoufou MOUSSA Djibrillou, Inoussa DAOUDA Bako, B. Souleymane, D. Mamane, Kelani Aminath Barriath,, Maïga DJIBO Douma, Gati Ouonkoye Rahamatou, Adehossi ÉRIC Omar","doi":"10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i7n01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i7n01","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The prevalence of epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa is high and therefore constitutes a major public health problem. In Niger, the hospitalization rate is 29.5%. The aim of the study is to improve the management of patients living with epilepsy. The objective of the study is to contribute to improving the management of patients living with epilepsy. Methods: This was a retrospective and prospective cross-sectional study in the neurology department of the Amirou Boubacar Diallo National Hospital from May 2017 to December 2022. Results: Our study involved 75 epileptic patients out of 5546 patients who consulted for epileptic seizures, or 0.5%. The sex ratio (M/F) was 1.27. Average age of 17.2 years. Time to treatment less than 2 days in 62.67%. Clinical manifestations with motor signs represented 65.33% and 34.66% of the psychological manifestations. No seizure triggers were found in 50.67% of cases. Familial epilepsy was found in 16% of cases. Head trauma was the personal antecedent in 4% of cases. Consanguinity was found in 48% of cases. Physical examination was abnormal in 6.67% of cases. Secondary generalized focal abnormalities predominated on EEG in 64% of cases and insular localizations in 26.32% of cases. Idiopathic epilepsy was the predominant etiology in 72% of cases. Brain CT was performed in 35% of cases and brain MRI in 12%. Monotherapy was prescribed in 90.67% of our patients. The evolution was favourable in 93.33% of cases. Conclusion: Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting patients of all ages, especially young subjects.","PeriodicalId":423982,"journal":{"name":"International Journal Of Health & Medical Research","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131478911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-19DOI: 10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i6n03
Aliaa A. Abdulqadir, Dr. M Sreedhar Subba Raju, Mukul H Patel
Objective: In this case study, an Ayurvedic medical approach called Kshara Sutra treatment is used to treat a chronic transsphincteric fistula in a 45-year-old male patient after three unsuccessful surgical operations. Methods: The patient has been experiencing peri-anal pain and discharge on and off for six years. An extensive diagnostic examination, which included an MRI fistulogram, revealed a transphincteric fistula with several external openings on the left buttock and one internal hole at 6 o’clock. Following methylene blue infiltration confirmation of the interior orifice, Kshara Sutra herapy was applied. Results: The patient responded well to Kshara Sutra therapy, showing significant improvement in pain and discharge as well as no significant side effects. At the conclusion of the therapeutic time, the fistula was seen to have fully resolved, and the patient has since been symptom-free. Conclusions: This instance highlights the Kshara Sutra therapy’s potential efficacy in treating persistent transphincteric fistulas, especially when other treatments have failed. It is necessary to conduct more study to confirm these conclusions and examine the wider Applications of this therapy for the treatment of fistulas.
{"title":"A Journey through Persistence: A Case Study on Treating Chronic Perianal Fistula with Kshara Sutra Application","authors":"Aliaa A. Abdulqadir, Dr. M Sreedhar Subba Raju, Mukul H Patel","doi":"10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i6n03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i6n03","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: In this case study, an Ayurvedic medical approach called Kshara Sutra treatment is used to treat a chronic transsphincteric fistula in a 45-year-old male patient after three unsuccessful surgical operations. Methods: The patient has been experiencing peri-anal pain and discharge on and off for six years. An extensive diagnostic examination, which included an MRI fistulogram, revealed a transphincteric fistula with several external openings on the left buttock and one internal hole at 6 o’clock. Following methylene blue infiltration confirmation of the interior orifice, Kshara Sutra herapy was applied. Results: The patient responded well to Kshara Sutra therapy, showing significant improvement in pain and discharge as well as no significant side effects. At the conclusion of the therapeutic time, the fistula was seen to have fully resolved, and the patient has since been symptom-free. Conclusions: This instance highlights the Kshara Sutra therapy’s potential efficacy in treating persistent transphincteric fistulas, especially when other treatments have failed. It is necessary to conduct more study to confirm these conclusions and examine the wider Applications of this therapy for the treatment of fistulas.","PeriodicalId":423982,"journal":{"name":"International Journal Of Health & Medical Research","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130530684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-16DOI: 10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i6n01
Stoyanova Zh, Yotsova R
Hand-foot-mouth disease is a viral disease that occurs mostly in children, but sometimes affects adults as well. It is most often caused by Coxsackie virus A16 or Enterovirus 71. Other strains of these viruses can also be an etiological factor for the development of the disease. It usually starts with an increase in body temperature and fatigue. Subsequently, papulo-vesicular rashes appear on the oral mucosa, palms and soles. Over time, some of them form small erosions or ulcers. Although rare, few weeks after an infection has passed, nail changes can be seen. Some are associated with falling off the nail plate, others with onychomаdеsis or the development of a bacterial and/or fungal infection. In this report, we present a clinical case of a 22-year-old woman who in the month of September 2022 had hand-foot-mouth disease and two months later developed nail changes associated with a change in the integrity and color of the nail plate.
{"title":"Onychomadesis and Staphylococcus aureus Infection of the Nail after HandFood-Mouth Disease","authors":"Stoyanova Zh, Yotsova R","doi":"10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i6n01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i6n01","url":null,"abstract":"Hand-foot-mouth disease is a viral disease that occurs mostly in children, but sometimes affects adults as well. It is most often caused by Coxsackie virus A16 or Enterovirus 71. Other strains of these viruses can also be an etiological factor for the development of the disease. It usually starts with an increase in body temperature and fatigue. Subsequently, papulo-vesicular rashes appear on the oral mucosa, palms and soles. Over time, some of them form small erosions or ulcers. Although rare, few weeks after an infection has passed, nail changes can be seen. Some are associated with falling off the nail plate, others with onychomаdеsis or the development of a bacterial and/or fungal infection. In this report, we present a clinical case of a 22-year-old woman who in the month of September 2022 had hand-foot-mouth disease and two months later developed nail changes associated with a change in the integrity and color of the nail plate.","PeriodicalId":423982,"journal":{"name":"International Journal Of Health & Medical Research","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116553907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-16DOI: 10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i6n02
S. Sukarjati, Erni Widyaswati, Intan Ayu Pramusinta, Asti Rahayu
Spermicides are substances that can kill spermatozoa. Spermicide circulating in the community contains Nonoxynol9 which, if used for a long time, can irritate the vaginal mucosa and penis. Indonesia has a variety of plants that have the potential to act as anti-fertility, including Sapindus rarak, Centella asiatica, and Azadirachta indica. Objective: This study aim to evaluate extract Sapindus rarak, Centella asiatica, and Azadirachta indica. and mixing of third etract to motility and viability of spermatozoa Guinea pigs. Methods: The sample of this research was 15 guinea pig spermatozoa, 3-4 months old male guinea pigs taken from the cauda epididymis and vas deferens. Guinea pigs were divided into 5 group treatments with each group treatment incubated for 1, 10, and 30 minutes and repeated each for 5 times. The treatments in this study is control, 200 μl of spermatozoa suspension + 50 μl of Sapindus rarak fruit pulp extract 0.9%; 200 μl of spermatozoa suspension + 50 μl of gotu kola extract 0.9%; 200 μl of spermatozoa suspension + 50 μl of 0.9% neem seed extract; 200 μl of spermatozoa suspension + 50 μl of the third mixture extract 0.9%. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD). The observations in this study were the motility of guinea pig spermatozoa categories a + b and the viability of guinea pig spermatozoa using a microscope. The data obtained were analyzed statistically using One Way ANOVA. The results of this study indicated that the administration of extract Sapindus rarak, Centella asiatica, and Azadirachta indica and a mixture of the three extracts had a significant effect (P < 0.05) on the motility of guinea pig spermatozoa categories a + b and viability of guinea pig spermatozoa. Conclution: This study concludes that the mixture of the three extracts has more potential in reducing the motility of spermatozoa categories a + b and the viability of guinea pig spermatozoa compared to single extracts. The mixture of the three extracts may contribute for reduce quality of sperm.
{"title":"Potential Extract of Lerak Fruit (Sapindus Rarak), Pegagan (Centella Asiatica,) Mimba Seed (Azadirachta Indica A.Juss) and Mixing of Third Extract to Motility and Viability of Spermatozoa Guinea Pigs (Cavia Porcellus)","authors":"S. Sukarjati, Erni Widyaswati, Intan Ayu Pramusinta, Asti Rahayu","doi":"10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i6n02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i6n02","url":null,"abstract":"Spermicides are substances that can kill spermatozoa. Spermicide circulating in the community contains Nonoxynol9 which, if used for a long time, can irritate the vaginal mucosa and penis. Indonesia has a variety of plants that have the potential to act as anti-fertility, including Sapindus rarak, Centella asiatica, and Azadirachta indica. Objective: This study aim to evaluate extract Sapindus rarak, Centella asiatica, and Azadirachta indica. and mixing of third etract to motility and viability of spermatozoa Guinea pigs. Methods: The sample of this research was 15 guinea pig spermatozoa, 3-4 months old male guinea pigs taken from the cauda epididymis and vas deferens. Guinea pigs were divided into 5 group treatments with each group treatment incubated for 1, 10, and 30 minutes and repeated each for 5 times. The treatments in this study is control, 200 μl of spermatozoa suspension + 50 μl of Sapindus rarak fruit pulp extract 0.9%; 200 μl of spermatozoa suspension + 50 μl of gotu kola extract 0.9%; 200 μl of spermatozoa suspension + 50 μl of 0.9% neem seed extract; 200 μl of spermatozoa suspension + 50 μl of the third mixture extract 0.9%. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD). The observations in this study were the motility of guinea pig spermatozoa categories a + b and the viability of guinea pig spermatozoa using a microscope. The data obtained were analyzed statistically using One Way ANOVA. The results of this study indicated that the administration of extract Sapindus rarak, Centella asiatica, and Azadirachta indica and a mixture of the three extracts had a significant effect (P < 0.05) on the motility of guinea pig spermatozoa categories a + b and viability of guinea pig spermatozoa. Conclution: This study concludes that the mixture of the three extracts has more potential in reducing the motility of spermatozoa categories a + b and the viability of guinea pig spermatozoa compared to single extracts. The mixture of the three extracts may contribute for reduce quality of sperm.","PeriodicalId":423982,"journal":{"name":"International Journal Of Health & Medical Research","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122663632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-31DOI: 10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i5n05
Itodo Samuel Olusegun, P. Okonkwo, Asalu Adedayo, Anonde C. Mattew, Nwoke O. Chidubem, Anyebe S. Simeon, E. O. Onifade, S. Aremu
The use of HAART for the treatment of HIV/AIDS infection, despite its success, has been reported to be accompanied by increased number of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) for which some risk factors such as age, gender, co-morbidities have been implicated. The association between alcohol consumption, herbal drug intake and use of co-trimoxazole and ADRs to HAART has not been documented much. The main objective of this study is to determine the association between alcohol consumption, herbal drug intake, use of co-trimoxazole and presentation of ADRs to HAART in HIV/AIDS patients in Makurdi where there’s high HIV infection, alcohol consumption and herbal use. It was a combination of prospective and retrospective study at FMC, Makurdi. We used clinical records of the patients and questionnaires for patients enrolled from January to October, 2019 and followed up for six months. The biodata, drug history including herbal medications and social life (use of alcohol) history were retrieved. A total number of three hundred and three (303) patients were recruited during the study period out of which two hundred and ten (210) patients were used. From a total of 210 patients, 144 (68. 6%) were females while sixty-six, 66 (31.4 %) were males. Of these, only 68(32.4%) patients took alcohol while 89 (42.4%) patients used herbal medications together with HAART regimen and 185(88.1) were on cotrimoxazole prophylaxis. 22 patients presented with ADR with peripheral neuropathy and insomnia being the commonest ADRs. 54.5% (majority) of the patients with ADRs took alcohol while 81.8% (majority) of the patients who developed ADRs were actually on herbal medications or co-trimoxazole. The p-value>0.05. Alcohol consumption, herbal medication use and co-trimoxazole prophylaxis in HIV/AIDS positive patients while on ARVs may increase ADRs to ARVs. Thus, HIV/AIDS patients should be discouraged from use of alcohol and herbal medication while on HAART.
{"title":"Association of Adverse Drug Reactions to HAART with Alcohol Consumption, Herbal Medication and Co-Trimoxazole Prophylaxis among Patients Living with HIV/AIDS in FMC Makurdi, Nigeria","authors":"Itodo Samuel Olusegun, P. Okonkwo, Asalu Adedayo, Anonde C. Mattew, Nwoke O. Chidubem, Anyebe S. Simeon, E. O. Onifade, S. Aremu","doi":"10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i5n05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i5n05","url":null,"abstract":"The use of HAART for the treatment of HIV/AIDS infection, despite its success, has been reported to be accompanied by increased number of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) for which some risk factors such as age, gender, co-morbidities have been implicated. The association between alcohol consumption, herbal drug intake and use of co-trimoxazole and ADRs to HAART has not been documented much. The main objective of this study is to determine the association between alcohol consumption, herbal drug intake, use of co-trimoxazole and presentation of ADRs to HAART in HIV/AIDS patients in Makurdi where there’s high HIV infection, alcohol consumption and herbal use. It was a combination of prospective and retrospective study at FMC, Makurdi. We used clinical records of the patients and questionnaires for patients enrolled from January to October, 2019 and followed up for six months. The biodata, drug history including herbal medications and social life (use of alcohol) history were retrieved. A total number of three hundred and three (303) patients were recruited during the study period out of which two hundred and ten (210) patients were used. From a total of 210 patients, 144 (68. 6%) were females while sixty-six, 66 (31.4 %) were males. Of these, only 68(32.4%) patients took alcohol while 89 (42.4%) patients used herbal medications together with HAART regimen and 185(88.1) were on cotrimoxazole prophylaxis. 22 patients presented with ADR with peripheral neuropathy and insomnia being the commonest ADRs. 54.5% (majority) of the patients with ADRs took alcohol while 81.8% (majority) of the patients who developed ADRs were actually on herbal medications or co-trimoxazole. The p-value>0.05. Alcohol consumption, herbal medication use and co-trimoxazole prophylaxis in HIV/AIDS positive patients while on ARVs may increase ADRs to ARVs. Thus, HIV/AIDS patients should be discouraged from use of alcohol and herbal medication while on HAART.","PeriodicalId":423982,"journal":{"name":"International Journal Of Health & Medical Research","volume":"140 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116510124","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-31DOI: 10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i5n03
Reet Kaur Saluja, V. S. Nanduri
Introduction: PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is a very disturbing condition of women of reproductive age, a common endocrine and metabolic disorder. Management of PCOD is a complex process, with inevitable long-term treatment, including appropriate medication and lifestyle changes. Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) System protocols have been proven to have cured this condition, and this paper presents one such case healed successfully and holistically. The patient had symptoms of male pattern baldness, hair loss and Acne on face. Method: An in-depth case study method has been used in this paper, with data collection from patient records, YPV healer’s records and patient feedback. Results: The patient’s PCOD condition was cured completely after 1 month and 23 days of healing. Hair loss reduced significantly, and some hair re-growth was also achieved. Acne was cured later completely, after further 16 days of healing. The patient achieved greater emotional and mental stability, besides improving physically. The patient regained her self-confidence and self-esteem. Conclusions: PCOD is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting females in their reproductive age, and may lead to serious complications, if due care and attention is not given. Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) protocols are among proven methods of proper management of PCOD without use of any drugs. Further research using YPV with appropriate number of samples of cases like this case is recommended. It will be helpful for frontline health workers such as doctors and nurses to acquire a working knowledge of YPV practices and apply in practice to complement their specialties.
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Pub Date : 2023-05-31DOI: 10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i5n04
C. Ezenyeaku, C. Nnebue, C. C. Ezenyeaku, I. Njelita, C. C. Nwachukwu, D. C. Obi, A. Mbanuzuru, C. Ajator
Background: Buruli ulcer is a chronic, debilitating, necrotizing disease of the skin and soft tissue caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. Early detection and appropriate treatment of the patients are currently the most important measures for preventing the debilitating consequences of the disease. Objective: To assess the clinical profile of Buruli ulcer patients presenting in a referral hospital in Anambra state, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among a cohort of 39 Buruli ulcer disease patients referred to a referral hospital in Anambra State between July and December 2021. A semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on the socio-demographic characteristics and the clinical presentation of the patients. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22; with alpha set at p-value ≤ 0.05. Results: Twenty one (53.8%) of the study participants were males while 18 (46.2%) were females. Their mean age was 28.41±18.668. Active lesions in the form of ulcers were seen in 38 (97.4%) of the participants while lesions were seen in the lower limbs in 35 (87.2%) of them. Statistically significant association existed between the clinical presentation of Buruli ulcer disease and the occupation of the respondents (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusions: Buruli ulcer still exists in the Nigeria and presents majorly with ulcers on the lower limbs. Public health efforts aimed at patient education and to assist with early detection of the disease to minimize associated morbidity should be instituted.
背景:布鲁里溃疡是由溃疡分枝杆菌引起的一种慢性、衰弱性、坏死性皮肤和软组织疾病。早期发现和适当治疗患者是目前预防该病造成衰弱后果的最重要措施。目的:评估尼日利亚阿南布拉州一家转诊医院布鲁里溃疡患者的临床概况。方法:对2021年7月至12月在阿南布拉州转诊医院转诊的39例布鲁里溃疡患者进行了横断面描述性研究。采用半结构化的访谈问卷收集患者的社会人口学特征和临床表现数据。数据分析采用SPSS version 22;alpha集p值≤0.05。结果:男性21人(53.8%),女性18人(46.2%)。平均年龄28.41±18.668岁。38名(97.4%)参与者出现溃疡形式的活动性病变,35名(87.2%)参与者出现下肢病变。布鲁里溃疡的临床表现与被调查者的职业有统计学意义(p≤0.05)。结论:布鲁里溃疡在尼日利亚仍存在,且以下肢溃疡为主。应开展公共卫生工作,对患者进行教育,并协助及早发现该病,以尽量减少相关的发病率。
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