Health Sciences

A study to assess the knowledge among mothers regarding child abuse in selected areas of Pune district

Child abuse has negative outcome in children and adolescents that can extent into adulthood, which is a significant problem and needs an effective means of prevention. Child abuse comprises of a wide range of maltreatment including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. Increased number of child abuse case has been observed in the community. Among them children whose parents, especially mothers were not aware of the problems of child abuse.

Fever and neutropenia in the pediatric patient, a different perspective between latin america and europe

Introduction: In Mexico, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Health, there are between 5,000 and 6,000 new cases of cancer in children under 18 years of age, with leukaemias in more than 50%, with an approximate survival of 56% at the time of diagnosis, however in developed countries can reach up to 90%. Mexico has an annual average of 2,150 deaths from childhood cancer in the last decade according to figures from the Statistical Epidemiological System of Deaths (SEED).

Study of autoimmne thyroiditis in type 1 diabetic patients

Context: Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) is a group of inflammatory thyroid disorders with either hyperthyroid, euthyroid or hypothyroid state. The aim of this study is to detect the subclinical thyroiditis among type 1 diabetic patients and to study the correlation of the thyroid antibodies to duration of diabetes. The study problem was that the modes of association between DM and thyroid diseases are more complex and unclear. Aims: This study was carried out to evaluate the associations between thyroiditis and duration of diabetes mellitus.

An empirical study on impact of corporate social responsibility practices on indian manufacturing company’s performance

Corporate social responsibility being a talk of the era has drastically changed the way of functioning and dealing of business by company. Every company is enforced by the law to include CSR activity in their schedule of conducting business. Company aligns their corporate responsibility with the brand of the business and tends to give back to the society for the services received. The study focuses on the impact of such activities and its value creation to the company.

Incidence and outcome of myelomeningocele with surgical management at medical college hospital, Bikaner

Myelomeningocele is a neural tube defect characterized by a cleft in the vertebral column with a corresponding defect in the overlying skin leading to protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord through the defect. Myelomeningocele is the most common congential malformation of the central nervous system. The incidence of myelomeningocele has decreased all over the world significantly in the last decade. However the incidence is much higher in India and other developing countries.

Statin induced myophaty - Case Report

We present the case of a 28-year-old woman, who began suffering 6 months prior to admission with weight loss, malaise, dysphagia to solids and progressive dyspnea. Anterior mediastinoscopy and lymph node biopsy were performed. In recovery it presents respiratory difficulty, CO2 80mmHg; Suggamadex is administered. Enter intensive therapy for assessment and management, is found elevation of muscle enzymes. Muscle biopsy with necrotizing myopathy associated with statins. Management with prednisone and immunoglobulin; graduating for improvement.

Postobstructive negative pressure pulmonary edema

Acute pulmonary negative pressure edema (NPPE) also known as post-obstructive pulmonary edema is a life-threatening clinical scenario in which pulmonary edema develops immediately after upper airway obstruction. A review of the literature suggests that in healthy adults undergoing general anesthesia the incidence of NPPE is estimated at 0.05% to 0.1% .4,5. The pathophysiology of post obstructive pulmonary edema is multifactorial, with components of pulmonary edema of negative pressure, hypoxia and hyperadrenergic state.

Effectiveness of play therapy on gross manual dexterity in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy

Background: Play therapy is now considered an important part of physical therapy programs in children with cerebral palsy. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of play therapy along with conventional physical therapy on gross manual dexterity in children with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Participants and Methods: 30 children with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy were divided into two equal groups; a control group received conventional physical therapy and a study group received play therapy in addition to the conventional physical therapy.

Experience robotic surgery at naval medical center robotic surgery experience at the naval medical center

It is Necessary to report the overall results of surgical procedures Carried out to Establish a reference point in the Marine Secretariat. Objective: To report overall results and initial experience in general surgery With the Da Vinci robotic system and Xi If in CEMENAV. Material and methods: a prospective, observational and descriptive study was Carried out. The statistic used was descriptive, According to the unit of measurement of each one of the variables. We Took the database Obtained During the conduct of surgeries of General surgery from June 2016 to June 2018.

Complex regional pain syndrome - a case report

We present the case of a 68-year-old female patient, radio fracture in february 2018, for which she was hospitalized for a closed reduction with immobilization for 3 weeks. Patient referred Rehabilitation, with pain that began the day 2 weeks after removal of plaster for Colles fracture, the pain is oppressive on the back and palm of right hand, of intensity 8/10, presents allodynia, electrical discharges from fingers to forearm, constant tingling, denies burning, the pain intensifies to 10/10 intensity.