Thermography is a process where a thermal camera captures and generates an image by using infrared radiation, emitted from an object. Thermography has had limited use in dentistry, but with recent technological advances, thermography has been employed for the production of digital images. An Android software application was developed, called the Dental Thermal App (DTA), to facilitate a simple, cost-effective, systematic and clinically-based workflow. The application functions on a mobile device and requires the use of a connected Flir camera, which has 19 200 pixels of thermal image resolution, measures temperatures between -20 to 120ºC and can detect differences in heat as little as 0.01 ºC. Thermal imaging provides an alternative method for visualization for identification and assessment, with applications in patient records, documentation, infection control, education and laboratory clinical work. DTA has been developed, tested and launched and is a novel, low-cost, portable, non-invasive digital tool for dentistry. DTA provides an alternative mobile tool that provides improved accessibility for clinicians and patients.
{"title":"Development of a novel dental thermal imaging application","authors":"Les Kalman","doi":"10.15761/mri.1000184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15761/mri.1000184","url":null,"abstract":"Thermography is a process where a thermal camera captures and generates an image by using infrared radiation, emitted from an object. Thermography has had limited use in dentistry, but with recent technological advances, thermography has been employed for the production of digital images. An Android software application was developed, called the Dental Thermal App (DTA), to facilitate a simple, cost-effective, systematic and clinically-based workflow. The application functions on a mobile device and requires the use of a connected Flir camera, which has 19 200 pixels of thermal image resolution, measures temperatures between -20 to 120ºC and can detect differences in heat as little as 0.01 ºC. Thermal imaging provides an alternative method for visualization for identification and assessment, with applications in patient records, documentation, infection control, education and laboratory clinical work. DTA has been developed, tested and launched and is a novel, low-cost, portable, non-invasive digital tool for dentistry. DTA provides an alternative mobile tool that provides improved accessibility for clinicians and patients.","PeriodicalId":93126,"journal":{"name":"Medical research and innovations","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45117408","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}
{"title":"Covid-19 and Human Health","authors":"Elida Cleyse Gomes da Mata Kanzaki, Isamu Kanzaki","doi":"10.15761/mri.1000186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15761/mri.1000186","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93126,"journal":{"name":"Medical research and innovations","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67500340","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}
{"title":"Catatonic stupor and seizures after open-heart surgery: Case report","authors":"M. Gaspar","doi":"10.15761/mri.1000183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15761/mri.1000183","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93126,"journal":{"name":"Medical research and innovations","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67500292","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}
{"title":"Parameter study of the J-integral over a craze line in a root-channelled tooth","authors":"Abdollahzadeh Jamalabadi MY","doi":"10.15761/mri.1000185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15761/mri.1000185","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93126,"journal":{"name":"Medical research and innovations","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67500303","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}
{"title":"The durable socio-economic status in the COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh","authors":"Z. Mahal, Hasan M. Zahid","doi":"10.15761/mri.1000181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15761/mri.1000181","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93126,"journal":{"name":"Medical research and innovations","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67500242","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}
Capeless Ma, M. S., R. A., R. A, Rosario P, Palmiero G, Rizzo V, Esposito V
{"title":"People living with HIV infection and SARS-CoV-2: What do we really know? SARS-Cov-2 infection in HIV patients","authors":"Capeless Ma, M. S., R. A., R. A, Rosario P, Palmiero G, Rizzo V, Esposito V","doi":"10.15761/mri.1000182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15761/mri.1000182","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93126,"journal":{"name":"Medical research and innovations","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67500255","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}
{"title":"Is there association between dislipidemia and diabetes type 2 in the population of Castilla-La Mancha?","authors":"David Oliver Tébar","doi":"10.15761/mri.1000174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15761/mri.1000174","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93126,"journal":{"name":"Medical research and innovations","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67500057","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}
Crystal D. Ricketts, Shawn K. Horner, J. Clymer, P. R. Borgmeier
Background: In the current conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that surgical plume be effectively removed from both open and laparoscopic procedures, especially when energized devices are being utilized. This study evaluated a new Megadyne Smoke Evacuator, to establish its performance in removing smoke, while improving visibility at the surgical site and lessening the risk of staff exposure to the components of surgical smoke, such as chemicals, particulates, viruses and bacteria. Methods: The smoke evacuator was evaluated by nurses and surgeons in both open and laparoscopic simulated procedures. Nurses were asked to setup and operate the smoke evacuator, and surgeons performed a variety of electrosurgery procedures in an animate porcine model. Both groups were then asked to evaluate the device via a questionnaire. Results: Over 90% of the nurses (n=18) agreed that the Megadyne Smoke Evacuator was easy to set up, understand the settings and change the filter. Surgeons agreed that the smoke evacuator operated effectively in open (94%, 17/18) and laparoscopic (100%, 16/16) procedures. Conclusion: Given the risks inherent in performing surgery today, it is more important than ever to use an effective method of smoke evacuation. With an ULPA filter capable of blocking particles as small as 20 nm with high efficiency, the Megadyne Smoke Evacuator lowers the risk of exposure to small viruses, cellular debris, bacteria and other particles. In addition to having a range of flow rates amenable to open procedures, the device can be used in all steps of laparoscopy, including the process of desufflation. *Correspondence to: Jeffrey W Clymer, Ethicon Inc., 4545 Creek Rd, Cincinnati OH 45424, USA, E-mail: jclymer@its.jnj.com
背景:在COVID-19大流行的当前情况下，必须有效清除开放和腹腔镜手术中的手术羽流，特别是在使用通电装置时。本研究评估了一种新的Megadyne烟雾疏散器，以确定其在清除烟雾方面的性能，同时提高手术现场的能见度，降低工作人员接触手术烟雾成分(如化学物质、颗粒、病毒和细菌)的风险。方法:由护士和外科医生在开放和腹腔镜模拟手术中对排烟器进行评价。护士被要求设置和操作烟雾疏散器，外科医生在一个有生命的猪模型上进行各种电手术。然后两组都被要求通过问卷来评估该设备。结果:超过90%的护士(n=18)认为Megadyne烟雾疏散器易于设置、理解设置和更换过滤器。外科医生一致认为烟雾疏散器在开放式手术(94%，17/18)和腹腔镜手术(100%，16/16)中有效。结论:考虑到当今外科手术固有的风险，使用有效的排烟方法比以往任何时候都更重要。Megadyne烟雾疏散器采用ULPA过滤器，能够高效地阻挡小至20纳米的颗粒，降低了暴露于小病毒、细胞碎片、细菌和其他颗粒的风险。除了具有一定范围的流量适合开放程序，该设备可用于腹腔镜检查的所有步骤，包括消胀过程。*通讯:Jeffrey W . Clymer, Ethicon Inc, 4545 Creek Rd, Cincinnati OH 45424, USA, E-mail: jclymer@its.jnj.com
{"title":"A modern surgical smoke evacuator for the challenges of today’s operating room","authors":"Crystal D. Ricketts, Shawn K. Horner, J. Clymer, P. R. Borgmeier","doi":"10.15761/MRI.1000176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15761/MRI.1000176","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In the current conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that surgical plume be effectively removed from both open and laparoscopic procedures, especially when energized devices are being utilized. This study evaluated a new Megadyne Smoke Evacuator, to establish its performance in removing smoke, while improving visibility at the surgical site and lessening the risk of staff exposure to the components of surgical smoke, such as chemicals, particulates, viruses and bacteria. Methods: The smoke evacuator was evaluated by nurses and surgeons in both open and laparoscopic simulated procedures. Nurses were asked to setup and operate the smoke evacuator, and surgeons performed a variety of electrosurgery procedures in an animate porcine model. Both groups were then asked to evaluate the device via a questionnaire. Results: Over 90% of the nurses (n=18) agreed that the Megadyne Smoke Evacuator was easy to set up, understand the settings and change the filter. Surgeons agreed that the smoke evacuator operated effectively in open (94%, 17/18) and laparoscopic (100%, 16/16) procedures. Conclusion: Given the risks inherent in performing surgery today, it is more important than ever to use an effective method of smoke evacuation. With an ULPA filter capable of blocking particles as small as 20 nm with high efficiency, the Megadyne Smoke Evacuator lowers the risk of exposure to small viruses, cellular debris, bacteria and other particles. In addition to having a range of flow rates amenable to open procedures, the device can be used in all steps of laparoscopy, including the process of desufflation. *Correspondence to: Jeffrey W Clymer, Ethicon Inc., 4545 Creek Rd, Cincinnati OH 45424, USA, E-mail: jclymer@its.jnj.com","PeriodicalId":93126,"journal":{"name":"Medical research and innovations","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67500149","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}
Andrew Kiraly, A. Stedford, Emad Awad, G. Adam, F. Besserer
Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the gross contamination rate of a portable ultrasound (US) machine in a community Emergency Department (ED) and to examine whether there is an association between the time of the day and the frequency of contamination. Methods: A total of 61 photographic samples of the US machine were collected over 23 days to capture visible contamination. Collection times were evenly distributed over three blocks of time: day, evening, and night. Each sample consisted of six photos of the US machine and were categorized into three groups: (1) transducers, (2) touch screen, and (3) other areas. Samples were assessed for contamination on a three-point scale by three independent reviewers. Descriptive statistics and Chi Square test were used to describe the frequency of contamination, and relationship between time of day and frequency of contamination, respectively. Results : The transducers were contaminated with blood and body fluid in 2/62 (4%) and ultrasound gel in 52/61 (85%) samples. Gel contamination was found on the touchscreen in 52 (85%) samples, and 42 (69%) samples on the other areas. No significant association between time of day and contamination was found. Conclusions: The findings of this study demonstrate various levels of gross visual contamination of the sole ultrasound machine in a community emergency department. We feel that this study provides a foundation for the development of local QI processes for US decontamination procedures as well as a platform for knowledge translation and future study.
{"title":"Evaluation of portable ultrasound machine contamination in a community emergency department","authors":"Andrew Kiraly, A. Stedford, Emad Awad, G. Adam, F. Besserer","doi":"10.15761/mri.1000173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15761/mri.1000173","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the gross contamination rate of a portable ultrasound (US) machine in a community Emergency Department (ED) and to examine whether there is an association between the time of the day and the frequency of contamination. Methods: A total of 61 photographic samples of the US machine were collected over 23 days to capture visible contamination. Collection times were evenly distributed over three blocks of time: day, evening, and night. Each sample consisted of six photos of the US machine and were categorized into three groups: (1) transducers, (2) touch screen, and (3) other areas. Samples were assessed for contamination on a three-point scale by three independent reviewers. Descriptive statistics and Chi Square test were used to describe the frequency of contamination, and relationship between time of day and frequency of contamination, respectively. Results : The transducers were contaminated with blood and body fluid in 2/62 (4%) and ultrasound gel in 52/61 (85%) samples. Gel contamination was found on the touchscreen in 52 (85%) samples, and 42 (69%) samples on the other areas. No significant association between time of day and contamination was found. Conclusions: The findings of this study demonstrate various levels of gross visual contamination of the sole ultrasound machine in a community emergency department. We feel that this study provides a foundation for the development of local QI processes for US decontamination procedures as well as a platform for knowledge translation and future study.","PeriodicalId":93126,"journal":{"name":"Medical research and innovations","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67500046","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}
Objective: To investigate the hepatitis B infection situation of exit physical examination personnel at Tianjin port in 2019, so as to provide data support and theoretical guarantee for disease prevention and dynamic monitoring of hepatitis B infection among physical examination population at Tianjin port. Methods: The venous blood samples of exit personnel at Tianjin port in 2019 were collected, and the hepatitis B antigen in the samples were detected by Electrochemiluminescence technology. According to the collected passenger information, combined with the experimental results, a database of entry-exit medical examination personnel was established and the epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis B were analyzed by statistical method. Results: A total of 3469 people were involved in this study, 134 of them were HBsAg positive, the positive rate was 3.90%. From the perspective of gender, the positive rate of male was 5.51% (127/2303) and that of female was 0.60% (7/1166). The difference of HBV infection level between male and female was statistically significant (x 2 = 50.62, P < 0.001). According to the analysis of different occupations, the positive rate of public servants was the highest, up to 69.10% (85/123); the rest were labor service personnel, pilgrims, crew members and overseas students. The difference of hepatitis B infection level among different occupational groups was statistically significant (x 2 = 1451.82, P < 0.001). The data were divided into 4 groups according to their ages. No positive results were found in 0-20 years old people. The positive rate of 21-40 years old group was 3.23% (84/2597). The positive rate of 41-60 years old group was 10.62% (50/471); the positive rate of people older than 60 years old was not detected, and the difference of hepatitis B infection level among different age groups was statistically significant (x 2 <76.16, P <0.001). Conclusions: There are significant differences between the positive detection rate of hepatitis B surface antigen and the gender, age and occupation category of the subjects in the exit population at Tianjin port in 2019. Men, young adults and civil servants are more likely to be infected with hepatitis B. Therefore, we should focus on prevention and monitoring of the key population.
目的:了解2019年天津港出境体检人员乙型肝炎感染情况，为天津港体检人群乙型肝炎感染的疾病预防和动态监测提供数据支持和理论保障。方法:采集2019年天津口岸出境人员静脉血样本，采用电化学发光技术检测样本中的乙型肝炎抗原。根据收集到的旅客信息，结合实验结果，建立出入境体检人员数据库，采用统计学方法分析乙型肝炎流行病学特征。结果:本研究共纳入3469人，其中HBsAg阳性134人，阳性率为3.90%。从性别上看，男性阳性率为5.51%(127/2303)，女性阳性率为0.60%(7/1166)。男女患者HBV感染水平差异有统计学意义(χ 2 = 50.62, P < 0.001)。根据不同职业的分析，公务员的检出率最高，达69.10% (85/123);其余是劳务人员、朝圣者、船员和留学生。不同职业组乙型肝炎感染水平差异有统计学意义(χ 2 = 1451.82, P < 0.001)。数据按年龄分为4组。在0-20岁的人群中没有发现阳性结果。21 ~ 40岁组阳性率为3.23%(84/2597)。41 ~ 60岁组阳性率为10.62% (50/471);60岁以上人群未见阳性率，不同年龄组间乙肝感染水平差异有统计学意义(χ 2 <76.16, P <0.001)。结论:2019年天津口岸出境人口乙型肝炎表面抗原阳性检出率与受试者性别、年龄、职业类别存在显著差异。男性、青壮年和公务员更容易感染乙肝。因此，应重点对重点人群进行预防和监测。
{"title":"Investigation on hepatitis B surface antigen among exit personnel at Tianjin port of China in 2019","authors":"Shao Cuicui, C. Xiaojun, Wang Chunqi, Niu Guoyu","doi":"10.15761/MRI.1000179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15761/MRI.1000179","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To investigate the hepatitis B infection situation of exit physical examination personnel at Tianjin port in 2019, so as to provide data support and theoretical guarantee for disease prevention and dynamic monitoring of hepatitis B infection among physical examination population at Tianjin port. Methods: The venous blood samples of exit personnel at Tianjin port in 2019 were collected, and the hepatitis B antigen in the samples were detected by Electrochemiluminescence technology. According to the collected passenger information, combined with the experimental results, a database of entry-exit medical examination personnel was established and the epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis B were analyzed by statistical method. Results: A total of 3469 people were involved in this study, 134 of them were HBsAg positive, the positive rate was 3.90%. From the perspective of gender, the positive rate of male was 5.51% (127/2303) and that of female was 0.60% (7/1166). The difference of HBV infection level between male and female was statistically significant (x 2 = 50.62, P < 0.001). According to the analysis of different occupations, the positive rate of public servants was the highest, up to 69.10% (85/123); the rest were labor service personnel, pilgrims, crew members and overseas students. The difference of hepatitis B infection level among different occupational groups was statistically significant (x 2 = 1451.82, P < 0.001). The data were divided into 4 groups according to their ages. No positive results were found in 0-20 years old people. The positive rate of 21-40 years old group was 3.23% (84/2597). The positive rate of 41-60 years old group was 10.62% (50/471); the positive rate of people older than 60 years old was not detected, and the difference of hepatitis B infection level among different age groups was statistically significant (x 2 <76.16, P <0.001). Conclusions: There are significant differences between the positive detection rate of hepatitis B surface antigen and the gender, age and occupation category of the subjects in the exit population at Tianjin port in 2019. Men, young adults and civil servants are more likely to be infected with hepatitis B. Therefore, we should focus on prevention and monitoring of the key population.","PeriodicalId":93126,"journal":{"name":"Medical research and innovations","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67500207","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}
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