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Diabetes Mellitus as Hub for Tuberculosis Infection: A Snapshot 糖尿病是结核病感染的中心:概况

International Journal of Chronic Diseases Pub Date : 2016-10-12 DOI: 10.1155/2016/5981574

R. Pal, M. Ansari, S. Hameed, Z. Fatima

引用次数: 31

Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Its Risk Factors in Men with COPD in Qazvin 卡兹温地区男性COPD患者骨质疏松症患病率及其危险因素

International Journal of Chronic Diseases Pub Date : 2016-09-27 DOI: 10.1155/2016/4038530

M. Abbasi, M. Zohal, Banafsheh Atapour, Z. Yazdi

引用次数: 11

Behavioral Problems in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Controlled Study to Examine the Risk of Psychopathology in a Chronic Pediatric Disorder 青少年特发性关节炎的行为问题:一项检查慢性儿科疾病精神病理风险的对照研究

International Journal of Chronic Diseases Pub Date : 2016-08-30 DOI: 10.1155/2016/5726236

A. Memari, Elham Chamanara, V. Ziaee, R. Kordi, S. Raeeskarami

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引用次数: 29

An Innovative Approach to Evaluate the Morphological Patterns of Soft Palate in Oral Submucous Fibrosis Patients: A Digital Cephalometric Study 一种评估口腔粘膜下纤维化患者软腭形态模式的创新方法:数字头测量研究

International Journal of Chronic Diseases Pub Date : 2016-03-13 DOI: 10.1155/2016/5428581

Chintamaneni Raja Lakshmi, Dharmavaram Ayesha Thabusum, S. Bhavana

{"title":"An Innovative Approach to Evaluate the Morphological Patterns of Soft Palate in Oral Submucous Fibrosis Patients: A Digital Cephalometric Study","authors":"Chintamaneni Raja Lakshmi, Dharmavaram Ayesha Thabusum, S. Bhavana","doi":"10.1155/2016/5428581","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/5428581","url":null,"abstract":"Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic insidious disease affecting mucosa and submucosa of oral cavity and soft palate. The present study aimed to evaluate the morphology of soft palate in normal individuals and OSMF patients using lateral cephalometry and to compare and correlate these variants of soft palate with different stages of OSMF. 100 subjects were included in the study, who were divided into two groups. Group I included 50 subjects with clinical diagnosis of OSMF and Group II included 50 normal subjects (control group). Using digital lateral cephalometry, velar length and width were measured and soft palatal patterns were categorized based on You et al.'s classification. Leaf and rat-tail patterns of soft palate were predominant in control group, whereas butt and crook shaped variants were more in study group. Anteroposterior (A-P) length of soft palate was significantly greater in stage I OSMF, while superoinferior (S-I) width was greater in stage III OSMF. Interestingly, a negative correlation was observed in staging of OSMF and A-P dimensions. As the staging of OSMF advances, the A-P length of soft palate decreases, but S-I width increases.","PeriodicalId":13831,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Chronic Diseases","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74134491","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}

引用次数: 8

Revealing Maximal Diameter of Upper Limb Superficial Vein with an Elevated Environmental Temperature. 用升高的环境温度揭示上肢浅静脉的最大直径

International Journal of Chronic Diseases Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Epub Date: 2016-08-15 DOI: 10.1155/2016/8096473

Hira Irfan, Guo Shen Ooi, May M Kyin, Pei Ho

{"title":"Revealing Maximal Diameter of Upper Limb Superficial Vein with an Elevated Environmental Temperature.","authors":"Hira Irfan, Guo Shen Ooi, May M Kyin, Pei Ho","doi":"10.1155/2016/8096473","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2016/8096473","url":null,"abstract":"Ultrasonography is the primary tool for preoperative analysis of vein morphology for fistula creation in patients with end-stage renal disease. This study examines the effect of environmental temperature on the superficial vein size. Superficial veins of thirteen healthy volunteers were marked at three sites: cephalic vein in left lateral arm near cubital fossa, cephalic vein in left forearm at wrist, and basilic vein in left medial arm near cubital fossa. Mean diameters were recorded using ultrasound probe at 26°C and 43°C. Body temperature was increased using a Bair Hugger blanket. Mean values from the two temperatures were analyzed using paired sample t-test. All three superficial vein sites displayed statistically significant increase in diameter when the temperature was increased from 26°C to 43°C. Paired t-test showed p values of 0.001 for cephalic vein at wrist, 0.01 for cephalic vein near cubital fossa, and 0.01 for basilic vein near cubital fossa. This study proved that environmental temperature exerts a statistically significant effect on vein size measured by ultrasound during preoperative assessment for vascular access. Not to the extent of 43°C, the authors would recommend setting the room temperature higher during ultrasound vascular assessment to avoid underestimating the superficial vein size. ","PeriodicalId":13831,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Chronic Diseases","volume":"2016 ","pages":"8096473"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5002475/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34365036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

The Negligible Influence of Chronic Obesity on Hospitalization, Clinical Status, and Complications in Elective Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. 慢性肥胖对择期后路腰椎椎体间融合术住院、临床状况和并发症的影响可忽略不计。

International Journal of Chronic Diseases Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Epub Date: 2016-07-10 DOI: 10.1155/2016/2964625

Olaf Suess, Theodoros Kombos, Frank Bode

{"title":"The Negligible Influence of Chronic Obesity on Hospitalization, Clinical Status, and Complications in Elective Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion.","authors":"Olaf Suess, Theodoros Kombos, Frank Bode","doi":"10.1155/2016/2964625","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/2964625","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a common surgical treatment for degenerative spinal instability, but many surgeons consider obesity a contraindication for elective spinal fusion. The aim of this study was to analyze whether obesity has any influence on hospitalization parameters, change in clinical status, or complications. Methods. In this prospective study, regression analysis was used to analyze the influence of the body mass index (BMI) on operating time, postoperative care, hospitalization time, type of postdischarge care, change in paresis or sensory deficits, pain level, wound complications, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, and implant complications. Results. Operating time increased only 2.5 minutes for each increase of BMI by 1. The probability of having a wound complication increased statistically with rising BMI. Nonetheless, BMI accounted for very little of the variation in the data, meaning that other factors or random chances play a much larger role. Conclusions. Obesity has to be considered a risk factor for wound complications in patients undergoing elective PLIF for degenerative instability. However, BMI showed no significant influence on other kinds of peri- or postoperative complications, nor clinical outcomes. So obesity cannot be considered a contraindication for elective PLIF. ","PeriodicalId":13831,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Chronic Diseases","volume":"2016 ","pages":"2964625"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2016/2964625","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34331848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 2

Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training on Blood Pressure in Indians: Systematic Review. 有氧运动训练对印度人血压的影响:系统综述。

International Journal of Chronic Diseases Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Epub Date: 2016-07-17 DOI: 10.1155/2016/1370148

Sonu Punia, Sivachidambaram Kulandaivelan, Varun Singh, Vandana Punia

{"title":"Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training on Blood Pressure in Indians: Systematic Review.","authors":"Sonu Punia, Sivachidambaram Kulandaivelan, Varun Singh, Vandana Punia","doi":"10.1155/2016/1370148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/1370148","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. High blood pressure (BP) is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, which accounts for one in every eight deaths worldwide. It has been predicted that, by 2020, there would be 111% increase in cardiovascular deaths in India. Aerobic exercise in the form of brisk walking, jogging, running, and cycling would result in reduction in BP. Many meta-analytical studies from western world confirm this. However, there is no such review from Indian subcontinent. Objective. Our objective is to systematically review and report the articles from India in aerobic exercise on blood pressure. Methodology. Study was done in March 2016 in Google Scholar using search terms \"Aerobic exercise\" AND \"Training\" AND \"Blood pressure\" AND \"India.\" This search produced 3210 titles. Results. 24 articles were identified for this review based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Total of 1107 subjects participated with median of 25 subjects. Studies vary in duration from +3 weeks to 12 months with each session lasting 15-60 minutes and frequency varies from 3 to 8 times/week. The results suggest that there was mean reduction of -05.00 mmHg in SBP and -03.09 mmHg in DBP after aerobic training. Conclusion. Aerobic training reduces the blood pressure in Indians. ","PeriodicalId":13831,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Chronic Diseases","volume":"2016 ","pages":"1370148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2016/1370148","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34733171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 20

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Perceived Work Demands among Female Nurses at a Tertiary Care Hospital in India. 印度某三级医院女护士的肌肉骨骼疾病和工作需求感知

International Journal of Chronic Diseases Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Epub Date: 2016-07-14 DOI: 10.1155/2016/5038381

Apexa S Raithatha, Daxa G Mishra

{"title":"Musculoskeletal Disorders and Perceived Work Demands among Female Nurses at a Tertiary Care Hospital in India.","authors":"Apexa S Raithatha, Daxa G Mishra","doi":"10.1155/2016/5038381","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/5038381","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are common among nurses and can affect patient outcomes. There is a dearth of literature on MSD among Indian nurses. The study objective was to measure prevalence of MSD and their association with perceived work demands and sociodemographic variables among female nurses at a tertiary care hospital in rural India. Methods. A cross-sectional study was undertaken in 2013 through interviewer administered questionnaires which comprised three parts: sociodemographic data, modified Nordic questionnaire, and perceived physical and psychological work demands. Results. 296 nurses with a mean age of 30.4 years participated. Prevalence of any MSD in the last seven days was 60.5% with low back pain being the most common and elbow pain the least common. Occurrence of any MSD was associated with age, number of children, working hours at home, BMI, and total work experience. High perceived physical demands score was associated with lower back (OR: 3.06) and knee pain (OR: 7.73). Conclusion. Prevalence of MSD was high and occurrence of lower back and knee MSD was associated with perceived physical demands. This information should be used as a benchmark and guiding tool for designing work place interventions to improve working conditions and health of nurses. ","PeriodicalId":13831,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Chronic Diseases","volume":"2016 ","pages":"5038381"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2016/5038381","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34733172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 24

Effectiveness of a Pharmacist-Led Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Clinic in Rural Perry County, Alabama. 阿拉巴马州佩里县农村药剂师主导的心血管风险降低诊所的有效性

International Journal of Chronic Diseases Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Epub Date: 2016-07-25 DOI: 10.1155/2016/4304761

Pilar Z Murphy, Charles Sands, Frances Ford

{"title":"Effectiveness of a Pharmacist-Led Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Clinic in Rural Perry County, Alabama.","authors":"Pilar Z Murphy, Charles Sands, Frances Ford","doi":"10.1155/2016/4304761","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/4304761","url":null,"abstract":"Background. The Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Clinic (CRRC) in Perry County, Alabama, provides free pharmacist-led services. Clinic goals include improving health outcomes and reducing cardiovascular risk factors. Objective. To investigate the effectiveness of the CRRC in rural Perry County, Alabama. The reduction of the modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, blood pressure and body mass index, was evaluated to measure a decrease from baseline to last clinic date. Methods. This retrospective chart review identified 130 patients with at least two blood pressure and BMI measurements from baseline to June 30, 2010. The patients' paper files were used to collect baseline data and most recent measurements, which were recorded on a data collection sheet. Results. There was a statistically significant reduction in systolic blood pressure of 4.08 mmHg, 3.25 mmHg reduction in diastolic blood pressure, and 0.42 kg/m(2) reduction in mean BMI. At their last visit prior to June 30, 2010, 59% of hypertensive patients and 35% of diabetic patients were meeting their blood pressure goals. Conclusion. Pharmacist-led management of patients with cardiovascular risk factors significantly reduced blood pressure and allowed more patients to meet their hypertension treatment goals. Despite being modest, reductions in blood pressure and BMI help reduce overall cardiovascular risks. ","PeriodicalId":13831,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Chronic Diseases","volume":"2016 ","pages":"4304761"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2016/4304761","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34369993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3

Evolution of Experience of Care of Patients with and without Chronic Diseases following a Québec Primary Healthcare Reform. 瞿氏初级医疗改革后慢性病患者和非慢性病患者护理经验的演变。

International Journal of Chronic Diseases Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Epub Date: 2016-04-07 DOI: 10.1155/2016/2497637

Raynald Pineault, Roxane Borgès Da Silva, Sylvie Provost, Mylaine Breton, Pierre Tousignant, Michel Fournier, Alexandre Prud'homme, Jean-Frédéric Levesque

{"title":"Evolution of Experience of Care of Patients with and without Chronic Diseases following a Québec Primary Healthcare Reform.","authors":"Raynald Pineault, Roxane Borgès Da Silva, Sylvie Provost, Mylaine Breton, Pierre Tousignant, Michel Fournier, Alexandre Prud'homme, Jean-Frédéric Levesque","doi":"10.1155/2016/2497637","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/2497637","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. To assess the extent to which new primary healthcare (PHC) models implemented in two regions of Quebec have improved patient experience of care, unmet needs, and use of services for individuals with and without chronic diseases, compared with other forms of PHC practices. Methods. In 2005 and 2010, we carried out population and organization surveys. We divided PHC organizations into new model practices and other practices and followed the evolution over time of patient experience of care. Results. Patients with chronic diseases had better accessibility but worse continuity of care in the new model practices than in the other practices at both time periods. Through the reform, accessibility decreased evenly in both groups, but continuity and perceived outcomes improved more in the other practices. Use of primary care services decreased more in the new model practices. Among patients without chronic disease, accessibility decreased much less in the new models and responsiveness increased more. There was no significant change in ER attendance and hospitalization. Conclusion. The evolution of patient experience of care has been more favorable for patients without chronic diseases. These findings raise concerns about equity since the aim of the PHC reform was targeting in priority individuals with the greatest needs. ","PeriodicalId":13831,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Chronic Diseases","volume":"2016 ","pages":"2497637"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2016/2497637","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34454416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3