Health Sciences

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.

Role of maternal education with reference to child health and survival in Pakistan

Acute Using data from the Pakistan and health demographic survey (PDHS)2102-2013 we examine the effect of mother’s education on 3 markers of child health including mortality, malnourishment and common child hood morbidities mainly acute respiratory infection and diarrhea these illnesses are common among children. Extensive PDHS survey in Pakistan shows strong correlation between maternal education and markers of child health. Maternal education has a significantly impact on mortality, morbidity and children height for age and weight.

Theraputic effects of kinesio tape on lateral ankle instability

Objective: To determine the effect of kinesio taping on ankle joint pain, balance and functional performance in patients with lateral ankle instability. Material and Methods: The study included 30 subjects with age was ranged from 18 to 35 years.; they were divided into two groups: (experimental group A): This group Consisted of 15 patients with lateral ankle sprain treated by selected balance training program in form of three sessions per week for four weeks, in addition to taping the ankle joint with adhesive elastic kinesiotape.

Diagnostic challenges in a rare case of invasive fungal infection

IFIs are ‘presence of fungal elements either as molds or yeast in deep tissue biopsy or needle aspirates that is confirmed on culture and histopathological examination. Invasive fungal infections (IFI) have significantly increased due to advances in medical care in the ‘at risk’ immune compromised population. Diagnosis of IFIs is extremely challenging, because current diagnostic methods are not sufficiently sensitive or specific and results are often available too late to be clinically useful.

Anti-inlammatory activity of catechins isolate of uncaria gambir roxb on carrageenan induced paw edema in wistar male rats

A mixture Uncariagambir Roxb (gambir) is often used by some communities in Indonesia and other countries in Southeast Asia and South Asia to treat inflammation and other treatments. Catechins as the main content of the gambir are allegedly powerful that have anti-inflammatory properties. The objective of this study was to determine the anti-inflamatory activity of catechins isolate of gambir on carrageen an induced paw edema in wistar male rats. Catechins of gambir were isolated by using partition method with ethyl acetate solvent. A total of 30 wistar male rats were divided into 5 groups.

Family dysfunction and depression in naval personnel in the active service assigned to the naval hospital of specialties of veracruz

Background: The family dysfunction is a situation that can directly affect the development of the individual by facilitating the presence of various pathologies, including depression. Taking into account that the work environment could change a subject and this in turn, to the family function, it is important to study military assets to obtain information that may be useful to the institution for its feedback. Objective: To identify the association between the Family Function and the depressive disorder in active military personnel in the Naval Hospital of Specialties of Veracruz.

Red cell distribution width and mean platelet volume as an inflammatory marker in multiple sclerosis

Introduction: We aimed to investigate the possible association between MS and hemogram parameters (RDW and MPV and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio). Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the files of MS patients. Hemogram parameters were evaluated between attack and remission period and with control subjects. For each group, leukocyte count (WBC), neutrophil count (neu), lymphocyte count (lym), Hemoglobin (Hb), Hematocrit (Htc), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), red cell distribution width (RDW), platelet count (PLT) and mean platelet volume (MPV) levels were recorded.

The association between labor, social and family disability with severity of depressive disorder and remission

Background: The prevalence of depression in the world population is 4.4% and has implications for the emotional, social and physical functions of the individual. According to WHO, this was associated throughout 50 million years - life with disabilities 2015. Objective: Determine the association of social-labor and family disability with the status of referral and severity of depression at the beginning of treatment and three months later. Methodology: Observational, comparative, and longitudinal study in patients with depression.