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Impact of Frozen Shoulder on Quality of Life of Patients Attended at CRP: A Cross Sectional Study
Shazal Kumar Das,
Md Asadullah Ripon,
Md Waliul Islam,
Md Ehsanur Rahman
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2022
Pages:
72-76
Received:
12 October 2022
Accepted:
28 October 2022
Published:
29 November 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjcm.20221104.11
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Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determining impact of frozen shoulder on quality of life of patients attended at CRP. Objectives: To explore the impact of frozen shoulder on quality of life of patients attended at CRP, to find out the socio- demographic (age, gender, occupation, marital status and educational level) information, to find out the status of physical function affecting by frozen shoulder, to find out the association between pain and frozen shoulder patients. Methodology: A Quantitative study was conducted with close ended questionnaire to collect data from 100 participant age ranging from 30-59 years. Data were numerically coded and captured in Microsoft Excel using an SPSS 16.0 version. Results: A total number of 100 participants were recruited in the study. In ratio, the male participants were about 54% (n=54) and female were about 46% (n=46). Both physical and mental health status were poor and physical health status was showed more affected as compared to mental health status. Pain was severe among the participants and that’s why most of the patient’s general health was fair and assistance was required for their daily activity. Mental health was some time interfering due to their pain and social function was moderately interfering among the participants. There was no correlation between age and physical functioning (p=0.30) which indicated that frozen shoulder might be main contributor for limiting physical functioning. There have strong association of both overhead activity and hand behind neck activity (p=0.002) and also hand limitations to ages (p=0.025) among the patients with frozen shoulder. Most of patients 47% (n=48) were feeling difficulty to continue their social functioning along with carrying shopping bag (p=0.003). Conclusion: This study has shown that patients with frozen shoulder have poor quality of life pertaining to the physical health component as well as mental health component, but physical function was more limited than mental function. So, treatments should be emphasized in physical function.
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determining impact of frozen shoulder on quality of life of patients attended at CRP. Objectives: To explore the impact of frozen shoulder on quality of life of patients attended at CRP, to find out the socio- demographic (age, gender, occupation, marital status and educational level) information, to find ou...
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Serum Bilirubin Association with Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate and Other Risk Factors Among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Fikadu Seyoum Tola,
Belay Zewdie Wondimu
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2022
Pages:
77-84
Received:
25 October 2022
Accepted:
15 November 2022
Published:
29 November 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjcm.20221104.12
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Abstract: Chronic kidney disease is one of the most serious public health burdens globally, with significant morbidity, mortality, and reduced in patient life expectancy. Although the current marker of kidney disease is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), the serum creatinine used for GFR determination is influenced by many factors. Therefore, it has become increasingly important to search for possible additional parameters related to estimated glomerular filtration rate to enhance early detection of disease progression. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Jimma University Medical Center to evaluate serum bilirubin parameter and its correlation with eGFR in the chronic kidney disease patients on follow-up. Using consecutive sampling technique, a total of 140 CKD follow-up patients were recruited into the current study. Then, data were collected using interviewer-based structured questionnaires, record reviews, and physical examinations. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 25.0. The correlation between eGFR as well as other explanatory variables with serum bilirubin (total and direct) concentrations was examined by Pearson’s correlation analyses. Univariate and multivariate linear regression were used to test predictors of serum bilirubin (total and direct bilirubin). Subjects of this study included (54.3% [n = 76]) men and (45.7% [n = 64]) women, respectively. The mean (SD) age of study subjects was 51.04±9.02 years with a minimum and maximum age of being 30 and 70 years old, respectively. A positive correlation was found between serum bilirubin and eGFR; total bilirubin (r = 0.868, P < 0.001), direct bilirubin (r = 0.641, P < 0.001). BMI was negatively correlated (r = -0.221, P < 0.009) with serum bilirubin value. Moreover, the eGFR value was positively associated (β = 0.04, P =< 0.001) with serum total bilirubin among study participants. As a conclusion, estimated glomerular filtration rate were positively correlated with both serum total and direct bilirubin. Furthermore, eGFR was positively associated with serum total and direct bilirubin in the study subjects, whereas BMI was negatively associated with serum bilirubin in CKD participants. Therefore, low serum bilirubin (total and direct bilirubin) and increased body mass index are independent risk factors for disease progression in patients with CKD.
Abstract: Chronic kidney disease is one of the most serious public health burdens globally, with significant morbidity, mortality, and reduced in patient life expectancy. Although the current marker of kidney disease is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), the serum creatinine used for GFR determination is influenced by many factors. Therefore, it has becom...
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Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis Among Patients Suspected of Urinary Tract Infection in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria
Iboyi Nathaniel Onuche,
Ogala Harrison,
Ojie Sheila Michael,
Ebiye Adipere,
Adah Maria Ene,
Chidozie Ekene,
Danjuma Basirat
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2022
Pages:
85-88
Received:
18 August 2022
Accepted:
6 September 2022
Published:
8 December 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjcm.20221104.13
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Abstract: Schistosomiasis is an acute and chronic parasitic disease caused by blood flukes (trematode worms) of the genus Schistosoma. It is one of the leading cause of some death in some part of African country and Nigeria. People are infected during routine agricultural, domestic, occupational, and recreational activities, which expose them to infested water. One hundred randomly selected patients attending Federal Medical Centre Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria, using the recommended sample clean universal bottle and a bio-data form was given to each of the patient. Routine examination of urine for Schistosoma haematobium was done according to Monica Cheesbrough, (2000) and was used to examine to determine the occurrences and prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma haematobium. The infection rate varied with age reaching the peak among 20-39yrs, males with an infection rate 9 (2.8%) were significantly more infected than females, with an infection rate of 1 (3.3%). Haematuria was more prevalent among males with an infection rate of 2 (4%) as opposed to 0 (0%) in females. Those engage in either farming or fishing activities had the highest prevalence. It is seen that people living in riverine area are the most affected with Schistosomiasis and the study reveals that knowledge about the cause, transmission, symptoms and prevention of urinary Schistosomiasis is inadequate. This could be a challenging obstacle to the elimination of Schistosomiasis. Mass chemotherapy should be emphasized and those living in revering area are advice to properly treat water and try to eradicate snails which serve as vector for Schistosoma haematobium. Total eradication of snail minimized the spread or transmission of Schistosoma haematobium. Treatment for those infected will help to solve the problems because it is socio-economic impact, World Health Organization is introducing vaccine against this Schistosomiasis, it will go a long way to prevent the community against the disease.
Abstract: Schistosomiasis is an acute and chronic parasitic disease caused by blood flukes (trematode worms) of the genus Schistosoma. It is one of the leading cause of some death in some part of African country and Nigeria. People are infected during routine agricultural, domestic, occupational, and recreational activities, which expose them to infested wat...
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The Iceberg’s Tip, Huge Metal Intraocular Foreign Body: A Case Report
Fernando Godin,
Eduardo Cadena,
Maria Andrea Estevez-Florez,
Maria A Piedrahita,
Carolina Parra Rosas
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2022
Pages:
89-91
Received:
15 September 2022
Accepted:
11 October 2022
Published:
15 December 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjcm.20221104.15
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Abstract: Background: Ocular trauma is one of the primary leading causes of blindness in both developed and developing countries. This kind of trauma carries an economic and social burden worldwide because this type of injury frequently causes severe visual loss, even globe enucleation in extreme cases. Case presentation: We report a case of a 40-year-old man who presented to the ophthalmology department with an eight-day history of foreign body sensation, red eye, and tears on his left eye after using a polishing machine without protection glasses. Best-corrected visual acuity on the left eye was counting fingers at 30 cm. An ultrasound exam and surgical intervention revealed an impressive finding. Complete features of this case are about to be discovered in the following report. Conclusions: Given the high prevalence of ocular trauma and the high risk of intraocular foreign body, a prompt and thorough ophthalmological examination should be performed to provide patients with a quick and effective treatment to try to prevent a fatal outcome in visual health, which brings with it permanent damage to visual acuity, and it can lead to deterioration of life quality. Emphasizing the importance of eye protection as the primary prevention to preserve visual health and avoid ocular trauma.
Abstract: Background: Ocular trauma is one of the primary leading causes of blindness in both developed and developing countries. This kind of trauma carries an economic and social burden worldwide because this type of injury frequently causes severe visual loss, even globe enucleation in extreme cases. Case presentation: We report a case of a 40-year-old ma...
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