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{"title":"Systemic Lupus Erythematous and Vitamin D Deficiency in an Adult Sudanese Patient with Sickle Cell Trait","authors":"Dr. Monzer Hassan Balla Mustafa","doi":"10.51505/ijmshr.2021.5504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2021.5504","url":null,"abstract":"systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) is rarely reported in patients with sickle cell trait, here we reported a case who is known sickle cell trait patient presented with skin rash, palpitation, constipation and recurrent frontal throbbing headache with 2 years’ history of different joints pain, generalized fatigability, hair loss, feeling hot with normal temperature, the patient was found to have positive antinuclear antibody ANA and low level of vitamin D. The vague symptoms made the suspicious of systemic lupus erythematous so difficult, more attention should be given to such association of autoimmune diseases and sickle cell trait not only sickle cell disease.","PeriodicalId":285067,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research","volume":"66 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129588308","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":"Level of High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) and Triglycerides (TG) Predict Covid-19 Severity: The Systematic Review","authors":"Daniel Setiawan Nathan, Hoo Yumilia","doi":"10.51505/ijmshr.2021.5408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2021.5408","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Lipids have many functions that are indispensable in lung biology and the pathophysiology of viral infections. Methods: Systematic review with data sources derived from internet literature in the form of research results, both on Cochrane, Pub Med, Google scholar, and other journal databases. Researchers searched for the keywords \"High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)\" or \"High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)\"; \"Triglycerides (TG)\" or \"Triglycerides (TG)\"; \"Predict Covid-19 Severity\" or \"COVID-19 Severity\". The research included in this article is a study that focuses on the severity of Covid-19 based on HDL and TG levels. Results: Searching the Pub med journal database, we found only one journal that discussed the relationship between HDL and TG on the severity of Covid-19. A Google scholar search shows four studies that are relevant to this study. Conclusion: Low HDL levels and high triglyceride levels may be associated with longer hospital stays, increased inflammatory markers, need for ICU and mechanical ventilation, and poorer prognosis.","PeriodicalId":285067,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research","volume":"146 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127512352","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":"Prevalence and Drug Susceptibility of Non-tuberculous mycobacteria Among Presumptive MDR-TB Patients Admitted at KIDH in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania","authors":"Mgogwe J.C., S. H H, Tenu F., Chilongola J.O., Nyombi B.M.","doi":"10.51505/ijmshr.2022.6303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2022.6303","url":null,"abstract":"Background The reports on Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary infections associated with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis are increasing worldwide. Despite a significant increase in knowledge about NTM infections, they present a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and drug susceptibility of NTM among presumptive multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients in Tanzania. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to October 2021 on presumptive Multidrugresistant tuberculosis patients admitted at KIDH in Kilimanjaro. All isolated mycobacterial growth was characterized into MTBC and NTM and finally tested for susceptibility on the firstline anti-tuberculosis drugs. The data were analyzed using Stata version 16 (Stata Corp, College Station, TX, USA), and presented using frequency and tables. A p-value less ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The study population included 160 presumptive MDR-TB patients and 75% were males, NTM infections were found in 14 (8.75 %). In 17 patients that were HIV positive, 13 were infected by NTM, the Mycobacterium avium complex was the most frequently isolated NTM (9/14 patients, 64.3 %). Almost all isolates of NTM were resistant to majority of the first-line anti TB drugs. Conclusion Findings from this study indicate that HIV infected individuals who were regarded as presumptive MDR-TB patients are at high risk of NTM infections. High proportion of NTM isolates were MAC, which included M. avium and M. in tracellulare. Additionally, NTM isolates showed to be resistant to majority of the recommended first-line anti-TB drugs used in the country indicating challenging treatment outcome","PeriodicalId":285067,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131708362","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":"Evaluation of Soft Tissue Changes in the Nasolabial and Mental Region After Class Iii Orthognathic Surgery: Systematic Review","authors":"L. Elhajoubi, A. Rabe, F. Zaoui, A. Halimi","doi":"10.51505/IJMSHR.2021.5203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51505/IJMSHR.2021.5203","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Orthognathic surgery has become increasingly accepted as a method of correcting moderate to severe Class III skeletal deformities. The recognition of aesthetic factors and the prediction of the final facial profile play a very important role in the planning of surgical therapy because the majority of patients are generally very sensitive to any changes in facial aesthetics after orthognathic surgery. Objective Evaluate soft tissue changes (Nose, lips and chin) in relation to the underlying hard tissue movements, and surgical changes after different surgical approaches, designed to treat Class III skeletal malocclusions, including different types of two-dimensional analysis and also threedimensional analysis. Materials We adopted a research strategy based on a query of five digital bibliographic databases, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library over a 13-year period from 2007 to 2020. We limited our research by using several keywords according to the following search equation: orthognathic surgery/skeletal class III/soft tissue/changes. In addition, no exclusion of articles based on language was made. Results Orthognathic surgery in class III skeletal cases causes quite considerable changes in the facial profile and also in the overlying soft tissues, in the anterior-posterior and transverse direction. However, it has been clinically proven that the external nose undergoes more or less undesirable International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research Vol. 5, No. 02; 2021","PeriodicalId":285067,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121626935","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":"Evaluation of Specialized Outpatient Care for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Georgia","authors":"","doi":"10.51505/ijmshr.2022.6405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2022.6405","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the study was to evaluate the availability and efficiency of specialized outpatient care for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in Georgia and to identify factors and obstacles that prevent getting timely and adequate healthcare services by medical institutions, medical personnel and patients. Develop recommendations for achieving effective outcomes in the face of limited material resources. Within the frames of the research, the investigation of normative-legal basis for managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in Georgia and the structure of the existing services have been conducted, and geographical and financial availability was assessed. In addition, a sociological survey with participation of the groups of physicians involved in the process - endocrinologists, family physicians, profile specialists. Research objectives Determining the availability and effectiveness of specialized outpatient medical care in patients with type 2 diabetes was the aim of the study, as well as identifying the obstacles that hinders the provision of timely and adequate services Methodology and Material of the Study Informational and analytical investigation of legal-normative acts under the legislation of Georgia. Investigation of service delivery based on official data of the Ministry of Internally Displaced Parsons from the Occupied Territories, Lab or, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia. Cross-sectional study conducted in medical facilities in Tbilisi distinguishing with high rate of referrals. The study population consisted of the groups of physicians involved in the process. In total, 115 physicians (endocrinologists, family physicians (GPs), profile specialists - cardiologists, ophthalmologists, neurologists) from 11 healthcare facilities in Tbilisi (Capital) participated in the study.","PeriodicalId":285067,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116552554","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":"Successful Healing Treatment of Adenomyosis Using Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) System","authors":"Mrs. Parul Shah, Meena Dholakia","doi":"10.51505/ijmshr.2022.6404","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2022.6404","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: A 37 years old female was diagnosed with Adenomyosis and heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle. She had a history of irregular menstrual cycle and lower abdominal pain. The prescribed medicines did not help her much. So she did not take medication. She decided to take help from Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) Trained Healer. This paper presents the case of Adenomyosis treated successfully with Yoga Prana Vidya Healing protocol. Methods: This is the case study method with detailed analysis of medical records of patient’s health condition pre and post YPV healing treatment applied as alternative medicine. This is the case of a 37 years old female diagnosed with Adenomyosis in December 2020. Initial symptom was bleeding got started after one week of completion of menstrual cycle. A Gynaecologist advised to get the Ultrasound done which diagnosed Adenomyosis. The doctor prescribed Hysteroscopic D&C followed by Mirena insertion. She used to have painful menstrual cycle with heavy flow every month. Results: Analysis of the patient’s health condition and medical case documents pre and post treatment shows that she got cured with Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) healing method for Adenomyosis. Conclusion: This case study documents the evidence on the effective use of YPV in treating Adenomyosis and heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle. There is ample scope to conduct further research on the application of YPV as alternatively effective and low cost medicine for various medical conditions.","PeriodicalId":285067,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research","volume":"152 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122886908","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":"Case-fatality-rates of Covid-19 in Bangladesh at the Certain Period of July2021 to December 2021","authors":"A. Akter, Dr Farhana Khan, Dr Md Arifur Rahman, Dr Farjana Sultana, N. Tabassum, Saiful Islam","doi":"10.51505/ijmshr.2022.6105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2022.6105","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":285067,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133436119","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":"Utilization of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy In Rural Areas of Enugu State","authors":"Anthonia C. Ogbe, U. C. Nnabueze, O. C. Ene, C. Nwankwo, Juliana B.e Akubue, Silas, Esther A","doi":"10.51505/ijmshr.2022.6403","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2022.6403","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This study focused on the utilization of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy in rural areas of Enugu State Methods: A descriptive survey was conducted among booked pregnant women (younger & older) in thirteen (13) rural Local Government Areas of Enugu State. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire titled “Predictors of Utilization of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy Questionnaire (PUIPTPQ)”.The research questions were answered using mean scores and standard deviations. In testing the hypotheses at.05 level of significance set for this study, z-test statistic was used. Results: The responses of the respondents on how parity predicts utilization of IPTp showed that the cluster mean was 2.80 with a corresponding standard deviation of 0.82.The responses of the respondents on how level of education predicts utilization of IPTp showed that their cluster mean was 3.02 with a corresponding standard deviation of .83. The responses of the respondents on how employment predicts utilization of IPTp showed that their cluster mean was 3.00 with a corresponding standard deviation of .81.The responses of the respondents on how marital status predicts utilization of IPTp showed that their cluster mean was 3.03 with a corresponding standard deviation of .82. The responses of the respondents on how antenatal visits predict utilization of IPTp showed that their cluster mean was 2.91 with a corresponding standard deviation of .80. The responses of the respondents on how gestational age at booking predicts the utilization of IPTp showed that their cluster mean was 2.95 with a corresponding standard deviation of .83. Conclusion: The study concluded that factors like parity, level of education, employment status, marital status, scheduled antenatal visits and gestational age at booking affect the utilization of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria among pregnant women in rural areas in Enugu State. Also the hypothesis tested showed that there is no significant difference between the mean ratings of younger and older pregnant women in rural areas of Enugu State on the utilization of IPTp based on parity, level of education, employment status, marital status, scheduled antenatal visits and gestational age of pregnancy at booking.","PeriodicalId":285067,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134378191","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":"Barriers to Uptake of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (DRTB) services and Care in Nigeria: Lessons Learnt from Implementation of Community Management of DR TB Patients","authors":"Ogbuji Queen Chidinma, Ojo Ola Matthews, Osho Adewale John, Anozie Ijeoma Achu Etta Takim, Osinowo Kehinde","doi":"10.51505/ijmshr.2022.6408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2022.6408","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This article examines the barriers to uptake of DRTB baseline and follow-up tests for DRTB patients in Nigeria. Methodology: The study involved all the Local Government Areas (LGAs} in 35 Nigerian states and the FCT where community DRTB intervention is implemented. Purposeful sampling technique was employed and included all DRTB patients currently on treatment. Data collection was done using a structured questionnaire. The data analysis was done using SPSS version 22 for running the univariate analysis and reported in frequencies and percentages. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics, frequency distribution tables and presented in tables. Results: The finding showed that 55.9% of the patients had difficulty accessing the baseline investigation tests. 49% reported lack of transport fare while 47.4% reported that the lab facility where the baseline was conducted was too far from their homes. About 58.8% of the respondents stayed up to 1-2 weeks after diagnosis before having the baseline investigation tests done and 61.4% of the patients did not always have money to go for follow-up tests Conclusion: This study showed gap between diagnosis and enrolment on treatment of patient with drug resistant Tuberculosis in Nigeria due to challenges in accessing pre-requisite baseline investigation tests. This has potential to result to loss-to-follow-up. There is need for decentralization to facilities close to where patients reside and more social support to the patients to ensure that all diagnosed patients are enrolled on treatment.","PeriodicalId":285067,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research","volume":"128 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114468670","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":"Investigation of Behavioral Changes and Their Impact on Oral Health Status in a Representative Group of Patients","authors":"A. Makalatia, E. Mirvelashvili, L. Baramidze, L. Gumbaridze","doi":"10.51505/IJMSHR.2021.5204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51505/IJMSHR.2021.5204","url":null,"abstract":"Oral health-related behavior change is much more than just the provision of information, aimed at creating the favorable environment for the development of safe behaviors. The research process aimed to select a behavioral change package for the patients involved and assess the oral health status in dynamics.","PeriodicalId":285067,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117113093","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}