bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Sensitivity and Specificity of Serum Phospholipase A2 Receptor Antibodies in Diagnosing Primary Membranous Nephropathy in Patients with Adult Nephrotic Syndrome and its Correlation with Serum Phospholipase A2 Receptor Staining in Kidney Biopsies
Authors: Vellakampadi Deepesh , Bonu Ravishankar , Siddini Vishwanath , Vankalakunti Mahesh
Published: March 2024

Membranous nephropathy (MN) is one of the most common causes of nephrotic syndrome (NS) in nondiabetic adults, with about 70%–80% of cases of MN being primary MN (pMN). Many studies have shown that serum phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R) antibodies are a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for pMN, with a pooled diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of 54%–82% and 89%–100%, respectively, resulting in PLA2R staining and serum PLA2R antibodies being incorporated in the management algorithms of MN. We studied the sensitivity and specificity of serum PLA2R antibodies for diagnosing pMN and its correlation with PLA2R staining in kidney biopsies in a prospective observational study of 58 adult NS subjects undergoing a kidney biopsy. Serum PLA2R antibodies were determined by indirect immunofluorescence (IF) before the biopsy. Kidney biopsies were sent for light microscopy and IF examinations. Biopsy samples with MN histology were stained for PLA2R antigens. Out of the 58 adult NS subjects, 28 were diagnosed with pMN and one with secondary MN. Serum PLA2R antibodies were positive in 12 subjects with pMN, and one had focal segmental glomerulosclerosis not otherwise specified, giving a sensitivity of 42.8% and specificity of 96.7% for diagnosing pMN. There was a significant association between glomerular staining for PLA2R (24 of 28 subjects) and a diagnosis of pMN by kidney biopsy, with a sensitivity of 82.8%. Cohen's kappa agreement between glomerular staining for PLA2R and a diagnosis of MN was 0.83 (0.57–1.08).
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease in the General Population in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Yao Kouamé Hubert , Diopoh Sery Patrick , Konan Serge Didier , Guehi Monlet Cyr , Kamagate Sira , Ouattara Kolo , Moudachirou Mohamed Ibrahim Alex
Published: March 2024

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, but few studies are available on CKD in Cote d'Ivoire. We aimed to assess the prevalence of CKD and identify its associated factors in the general population in Abidjan in 2016 in a cross-sectional study that included 1418 subjects. We did not receive laboratory data for 38 subjects, including serum creatinine data. Of the 1380 remaining subjects, 138 cases of CKD were included in the study (10% prevalence). We observed a female predominance (sex ratio = 0.81), and the mean age was 43.7 ± 14.5 years. Histories of hypertension (HTN) (29.7%) and diabetes (10.1%) were reported. The main clinical signs were high blood pressure (51.4%), obesity (21%), proteinuria (37.9%), and hematuria (37.4%). The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was <60 mL/min in 8.2% of cases according to the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation, in 8.6% according to the CKD Epidemiology Collaboration equation, and in 12.6% according to the Cockroft-Gault (CG) equation. The other laboratory signs were hyperglycemia (51.4%), hypercholesterolemia (34.1%), and hyperlipidemia (21%). In the multivariate analysis, factors such as female sex (P = 0.013), age >55 years (P = 0.02), a history of HTN (P = 0.001), hypercholesterolemia (P = 0.010), and hyperlipidemia (P = 0.009) were associated with the risk of CKD. The prevalence of CKD was high in our study. The CG equation should not be used to estimate the GFR in the general population. Prevention involves managing modifiable risk factors.
Risk Factors of Anxiety among Hemodialyzed Patients in Ténès, Algeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Bekara Amina , Bekara Mohammed El Amine , Amara Lallia , Amamra Nassima
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the level of anxiety and its risk factors among patients undergoing hemodialysis in the Ténès area, Chlef Province, Algeria. The survey was conducted on 45 hemodialyzed patients at the public hospital of Ténès (Ahmed Bourass). Sociodemographic data were collected using a questionnaire, and anxiety was diagnosed by the hospital anxiety and depression scale. Among 45 patients, 44.44% were anxious. Anxiety was significantly associated with profession and antidepressant treatment (P <0.05). The other factors were insignificantly related to anxiety, such as age, sex, education level, and comorbidities. Anxiety is prevalent among end-stage renal disease patients. Unemployment and medications were identified as the main risk factors. Multidisciplinary strategies need to be established to prevent the occurrence of anxiety and improve patients' quality of life.
Successful Management of Recurrent Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Infections with the Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow Graft Device
Authors: Papadoulas Spyros , Kitrou Panagiotis , Tsantrizos Polyzois , Papachristou Evangelos , Apostolopoulou Paraskevi G. , Konstantinos Moulakakis G. , Stavros Kakkos K.
Published: March 2024

The hemodialysis reliable outflow (HeRO) graft was designed for patients with failed arteriovenous accesses caused by an obstructed central venous outflow or patients who have exhausted all upper arm options. We describe a patient with severe stenosis of the superior vena cava (SVC) who experienced recurrent episodes of infection of permanent tunneled catheters, resulting in repeated hospitalizations. We successfully used the HeRO graft after angioplasty of the SVC. This indication for placing the HeRO graft has not been emphasized and mentioned previously in the literature. We also reviewed the literature regarding comparisons of this technique with other options.
IgG4-Related Diseases Involving Bilateral Renal Pelvises Successfully Treated with Steroid Therapy
Authors: Seo Illyoung , Kim Youri
Published: March 2024

Immunoglobulin (Ig) G4-related diseases are very rare diseases and are difficult to diagnose and treat. Here, we report a rare condition, an IgG4-related disease involving the bilateral renal pelvises, which was successfully treated with steroid therapy. A 64-year-old female was admitted with left flank pain and hematuria. Computed tomographic images showed irregular enhancing masses around the bilateral renal pelvises and lymph nodes in the left para-aortic area. A histopathological examination of a renal needle biopsy revealed numerous cells that were positive for IgG and more than 10 IgG4-positive cells per high-powered field. The IgG4/IgG ratio was more than 40%. Her serum IgG4 level was elevated to 1440 mg/dL, and her IgG4/IgG ratio was 82.1%. After a diagnosis of IgG4 sclerosing disease, a double-J ureteral stent was inserted and steroid therapy was performed for 20 weeks. Her symptoms dramatically improved, and the follow-up images showed a resolved state. There was no relapse of the disease for more than 6 months after the removal of the stent.
Hypernatremia Masking a Case of Primary Sjögren Syndrome-induced Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
Authors: Sapre Chinmaye , Prajapati Abhishek , Parikh Rohan
Published: March 2024

Distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA), also known as Type 1 renal tubular acidosis, is a rare disorder. It primarily occurs through the inability to secrete H+ ions. The causes of dRTA can be divided into primary and secondary. The most common secondary cause of dRTA is Sjögren syndrome. dRTA typically presents as hypokalemia with non-anion gap metabolic acidosis. Here, we present a patient where Sjögren's syndrome causing dRTA was masked by the presence of hypernatremia causing metabolic acidosis with a high anion gap.
Individualization of the Dosage Regimen of Erythropoietin is Crucial in End-stage Renal Disease Patients
Authors: Krishnapriya M. K. , Karthika S. , Babu Anisha , Tom Antriya Annie
Published: March 2024

The objective of this study was to understand the utilization pattern of erythropoietin in end-stage renal disease patients, along with the effect of body weight and sex on the patients' responses. In this retrospective single-center study, 120 patients were included who were on a once weekly (n = 79), twice weekly (n = 37), or thrice weekly (n = 4) regimen. The doses of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) were collected, and the erythropoietin resistance index (ERI) was determined. The Kruskal–Wallis test was used to evaluate the dose schedules, and the once-weekly regimen produced a greater response (P = 0.001). The asymptotic significance of Pearson's Chi-square-test equating the mean ERI and body mass index (BMI) was 0.034. No statistically significant correlation was estimated between sex and mean ERI (P = 0.201). Our study demonstrated that the once-weekly regimen dominated over the others in terms of efficacy, and individuals with a higher BMI were found to respond better to the ESA therapy.
PhyGeometry
Authors: Cheng Hwee-Ming , Hoe See-Ziau
Published: March 2024

PhyGeometry is a visual learning and teaching aid, combining physiological information into and part of geometric triangles. PhyGeometry is a useful summary picture of key factors that affect or are part of a physiological event or mechanism. PhyGeometry helps to “ORGANize,” bring order, beauty, and symmetry into learning and teaching physiology.
An audit of infection control practices in Central Sterile Supply Department in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Puducherry
Authors: Hiremath Savitha B. , Renushree B. V. , Vinod R. , Shilpa P.
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND:

Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) has broadened its significance from just an area where things just come cleaned and go with an autoclave machine to a huge department which regulates all the practices with standard procedures and has a huge role in infection control practices. A good CSSD indicates a good hospital infection control setup. We are nowadays more focused on standard practices following appropriate guidelines that can prevent nosocomial infections. CSSD has a huge role to play in the assurance of sterility check and the traceability of all the sterilized instruments for any suspected outbreaks from CSSD.

OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of this study were (1) to audit the existing infection control practices in CSSD in a tertiary care hospital, (2) to implement the Infection control practices in the study area, and (3) to evaluate the impact of the progress after implementing changes in the study area.

METHODOLOGY:

This is a descriptive interventional and hospital-based study carried out in Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry. The tools for the audit include questionnaire. Data was analyzed by SPSS 23.0 (IBM Corp. Released 2015. SPSS Statistics 23 for Windows, Armonk, New York, United States).

RESULTS:

Pretest results for various questions ranged from 20% to 100% among the participants. The posttest was conducted after the training and teaching of and showed 100% results among all the participants.

CONCLUSION:

We conclude that the auditing done in CSSD had basic knowledge of the needs and facilities. Implementation of practices in CSSD had been a huge learning process for all of us and was very fruitful. The impact of progress has been shown with the improvised quality of work being done now at various stages of CSSD.
Factors associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease burden in India
Authors: Roy Manas Pratim
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the second major contributor to disease burden in India, courtesy to tobacco use, and air pollution. However, there are not many studies with a nationwide approach. The present paper aims to correlate Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) due to COPD with tobacco use, secondhand smoking, the use of clean fuel, and economic condition.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The study adopted an ecological approach. A secondary analysis was carried out on data collected from the National Family Health Survey 4, the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2: India 2016–17, and India: Health of the Nation's States. Spearman correlation coefficient and multivariate linear regression were used for state-wise analysis.

RESULTS:

It was found that states with higher COPD burden were confined to North India. Smoking and secondhand smoking had positive relationships with COPD burden. On regression, smokeless tobacco (SLT) was significantly associated with DALY due to COPD.

CONCLUSION:

States with the highest proportion of SLT need special intervention to reduce COPD burden in the country.
Comparison of Pilates and dance aerobics on peak expiratory flow rate, body composition, and core strength in overweight and Grade 1 obese individuals – A randomized control trial
Authors: Baxi Gaurang , Randive Ravina , Gohil Divya , Basu Soumik , Palekar Tushar
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND:

Overweight and obesity are a rapidly growing threat to health in most countries. It is an epidemic that increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cancer and hence threatens to inundate health-care resources. Different form of exercises including Pilates and aerobics help improve the side effects of obesity. This study was conducted to compare the effects of Pilates and aerobics on peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), body composition and core strength in overweight and Grade 1 obese individuals.

MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY:

Thirty-three overweight and obese individuals aged 20–30 years were divided into two groups - Pilates group (n = 17) and Aerobics group (n = 16). Pilates included warm up, mat exercises, and cool down. Aerobics included warm up followed by choreographed dance, strength training, high intensity, and relaxation. PEFR by peak flow meter, body composition by body composition analyzer and core strength by pressure biofeedback were assessed, before and after the intervention. Fifty minute session were conducted thrice a week, for 4 weeks.

RESULTS:

Data were analyzed in the Winpepi and Primer software. Participants in both the groups showed significant improvement at the end of the study. However, the differences in between the group were not statistically significant.

CONCLUSION:

Pilates and aerobics are equally effective in improving the PEFR, body composition and core strength in overweight and Grade 1 obese individuals.
Evaluation of psychological stress, awareness, and attitude regarding COVID-19 infection pandemic within senior citizen homes in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Sachdev Rohan , Garg Kriti , Vishal Mehrotra , Nigam Kriti , Shwetam Samiksha
Published: March 2024

CONTEXT:

Senior citizens with comorbidities are more vulnerable to severe illness and associated high mortality rate due to the prevailing pandemic.

AIMS:

The aim of this online survey is to evaluate the psychological stress, awareness, and attitude regarding COVID-19 and the infection control measures taken by the senior citizens.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN:

The present study involves an online descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire survey conducted at a senior citizen home.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS:

The questionnaire of the study consists of 20 questions and was performed among 84 older adults of two senior citizen homes supervised by nongovernment organizations through video conferencing on WhatsApp.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED:

Participant's response was calculated and expressed as percentages and frequency, with the mean values.

RESULTS:

Seventy-one percent of senior citizens responded to the study, and 91.6% accepted phobic anxiety due to COVID-19 lockdown, while 97.6% reported behavioral disorders. Majority of the senior citizens (96.4%) had awareness regarding COVID-19 infection, 97.6% were aware of water and hand sanitization, while 98.8% of the respondents had a positive response toward COVID-19 protection practice in the future.

CONCLUSIONS:

The awareness regarding COVID-19 was found to be satisfactory among the senior citizens, although psychological counseling and more precautions are required to make them feel secure from the current pandemic scenario.
Fetal Gestational Age Estimation Using Ultrasonic Transverse Cerebellar Diameter in a Sub-Saharan African Population
Authors: Adelabu Akeem Olajide , Bello Temitope Olugbenga , Idowu Bukunmi Michael , Oyedepo Victor Olufemi
Published: March 2024

Background:

To explore the relationship between fetal Transverse Cerebellar Diameter (TCD) and menstrual gestational age (GA) and to generate normative references (nomogram) of the fetal TCD in some pregnant women in Southwest Nigeria.

Methods:

Four hundred pregnant women with a singleton fetus between 14 and 38 weeks GA were enrolled. The TCD and other biometric parameters (biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference, and femur length) as well as the cerebellar appearance were analyzed and correlated with the GA.

Results:

The mean TCD increased from 13.3 ± 0.3 mm at 14 weeks to 52.3 ± 3.3 mm at 38 weeks of pregnancy. A strong positive correlation was observed between TCD and GA, which was best represented by a linear regression equation: Predicted GA = 0.557 × TCD + 8.840. The regression analysis indicated a statistically significant strong positive relationship between TCD and GA (r = 0.972 and P < 0.001). The cerebellar appearance based on shape and echogenicity was graded into Grade I: 230 fetuses (57.5%); Grade II: 74 fetuses (18.5%) and Grade III: 96 fetuses (24.0%). Median GA and TCD were 21 weeks and 21.2 mm for Grade I; 29 weeks and 35.5 mm for Grade II; and 35 weeks and 48.1 mm for Grade III, respectively.

Conclusion:

The TCD increased in a linear fashion with advancing GA in the evaluated fetuses. The TCD is, therefore, a good marker for GA estimation. There is a gradual ultrasonographic change in fetal cerebellar appearance with advancing gestation.
A Review of Carotid Artery Phantoms for Doppler Ultrasound Applications
Authors: Dakok Kyermang Kyense , Matjafri Mohammed Zubir , Suardi Nursakinah , Oglat Ammar Anwar , Nabasu Seth Ezra
Published: March 2024

Ultrasound imaging systems need tissue-mimicking phantoms with a good range of acoustic properties. Many studies on carotid artery phantoms have been carried out using ultrasound; hence this study presents a review of the different forms of carotid artery phantoms used to examine blood hemodynamics by Doppler ultrasound (DU) methods and explains the ingredients that constitute every phantom with their advantages and disadvantages. Different research databases were consulted to access relevant information on carotid artery phantoms used for DU measurements after which the information were presented systematically spanning from walled phantoms to wall-less phantoms. This review points out the fact that carotid artery phantoms are made up of tissue mimicking materials, vessel mimicking materials, and blood mimicking fluid whose properties matched those of real human tissues and vessels. These materials are a combination of substances such as water, gelatin, glycerol, scatterers, and other powders in their right proportions.
Atherosis-associated lnc_000048 activates PKR to enhance STAT1-mediated polarization of THP-1 macrophages to M1 phenotype
Authors: Ding Yuanyuan , Sun Yu , Wang Hongyan , Zhao Hongqin , Yin Ruihua , Zhang Meng , Pan Xudong , Zhu Xiaoyan
Published: March 2024

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Our previous study has demonstrated that lnc_000048 is upregulated in large-artery atherosclerotic stroke and promotes atherosclerosis in ApoE–
/
– mice. However, little is known about the role of lnc_000048 in classically activated macrophage (M1) polarization. In this study, we established THP-1-derived testing state macrophages (M0), M1 macrophages, and alternately activated macrophages (M2). Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to verify the expression of marker genes and the expression of lnc_000048 in macrophages. Flow cytometry was used to detect phenotypic proteins (CD11b, CD38, CD80). We generated cell lines with lentivirus-mediated upregulation or downregulation of lnc_000048. Flow cytometry, western blot, and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR results showed that down-regulation of lnc_000048 reduced M1 macrophage polarization and the inflammation response, while over-expression of lnc_000048 led to the opposite effect. Western blot results indicated that lnc_000048 enhanced the activation of the STAT1 pathway and mediated the M1 macrophage polarization. Moreover, catRAPID prediction, RNA-pull down, and mass spectrometry were used to identify and screen the protein kinase RNA-activated (PKR), then catRAPID and RPIseq were used to predict the binding ability of lnc_000048 to PKR. Immunofluorescence (IF)-RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) double labeling was performed to verify the subcellular colocalization of lnc_000048 and PKR in the cytoplasm of M1 macrophage. We speculate that lnc_000048 may form stem-loop structure-specific binding and activate PKR by inducing its phosphorylation, leading to activation of STAT1 phosphorylation and thereby enhancing STAT1 pathway-mediated polarization of THP-1 macrophages to M1 and inflammatory factor expression. Taken together, these results reveal that the lnc_000048/PKR/STAT1 axis plays a crucial role in the polarization of M1 macrophages and may be a novel therapeutic target for atherosclerosis alleviation in stroke.
A study of motor imagery training on motor strategies of sit-to-stand task and functional mobility in individuals with chronic stroke
Authors: Doshi Devanshi Manesh , Ravindran R.
Published: March 2024

AIM:

To evaluate the effects of motor imagery (MI) intervention on parameters used to assess motor strategies in sit-to-stand (STS) task and functional mobility in individuals with chronic stroke.

STUDY DESIGN:

Experimental, simple, randomized control trial.

SUBJECT AND METHODS:

Forty individuals with chronic stroke, who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were included in the study and randomly allocated to control (Group A) and experimental (Group B) groups through the sealed envelope method.

INTERVENTION:

Group A received conventional therapy for STS, whereas Group B received MI training. Both the groups were intervened for 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks along with other rehabilitation services. Weight symmetry, sway velocity, rising index, and weight transfer time (WTT) were assessed to evaluate the motor strategies of STS and Timed Up and Go test to assess the functional mobility. They were assessed before starting the intervention and post 4 weeks of training.

RESULTS:

Intra-group analysis showed that there was significant improvement found in weight symmetry (Group A, P = 0.01 and Group B, P = 0.04) and functional mobility (P = 0.001 for Group A and B) while significant improvement in rising index was found only in the control group. There was no significant improvement of sway velocity and WTT in both the groups. Inter-group analysis showed that there is no significant difference in all outcome measures between the groups.

CONCLUSION:

There was no overt effect of MI over conventional treatment for STS task.
Pathway to discharge following COVID-19 in an obese female with multiple comorbidities
Authors: Chopra Shivam N. , Jiandani Mariya P. , Tiwari Smrati
Published: March 2024

From Wuhan to India, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 or COVID-19 presentations ranged from completely asymptomatic to severe respiratory failure requiring intensive care. Patients with associated morbidities such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes were known to have high mortality. We present the case of a 28-year-old obese female with type-II diabetes, hypertension, and pulmonary Koch admitted for moderate pulmonary impairment with hypoxia and altered metabolic dysfunctions in COVID-intensive care unit, facilitated to discharge with support of physiotherapy (PT). In spite of maximal standard medical management as per the COVID guidelines and oxygen support on nonrebreather bag at 15 L/min, she failed to show improvement in symptoms. PT interventions in the form of education and counseling, positioning, breathing exercises, and gradual peripheral conditioning were carried out to prevent complications and deterioration in view of associated comorbidities. This resulted in successful weaning-off oxygen, improved breath-holding time from 3s on PT day 3 to 11 s on PT day 15 and improved 6-min-walk distance from 165 m on PT day 7 to 215 m with no desaturation on PT day 15, reflecting improved respiratory and functional capacity. Timely intervention with respiratory PT and early out-of-bed mobility along with positive communication facilitated the path for discharge and independence in self-care.
Effect of structured home exercises on functional independence in stroke survivors
Authors: Khader Basha A. S.
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:

Many stroke survivors and their caregivers have limited resources or opportunities for engaging in exercise activities after discharge from hospital. Appropriate exercise prescription and patient education to improve functional status after discharge are major concerns. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Structured Home Exercises on functional independence in stroke survivors.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A randomized control trial in which 100 stroke patients who were 1–6 months after stroke onset were randomly assigned to intervention group (n = 43) and control group (n = 45). The activity level of the patients was assessed using modified barthel index (MBI) score at baseline and 12 weeks. Structured home-based exercise program was prescribed to the Intervention group. The patients receiving physiotherapy in outpatient physiotherapy facilities formed the control group. Both groups performed the exercises for 12 weeks.

RESULTS:

The results demonstrated that the MBI score of both the groups improved significantly after 12 weeks of intervention (P < 0.05) and no significant difference was seen in the improvement of the score between the two groups (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSION:

The findings of this study indicate that the structured home exercise program can be considered an effective mode to continue patient care and improve function independence.
Application of telemedicine in pediatric physiotherapy
Authors: Wajapey Pallavi B. , Shenoy Aishwarya B.
Published: March 2024

Telemedicine in pediatric physiotherapy simply refers to physical therapy services that are provided over a technology platform, rather than by in-person means. Telemedicine can in particular aid underprivileged communities dwelling in remote or underdeveloped areas with scarcely any health services and medical resources. With “social distancing” becoming the norm, we are facing difficulty following up with patients. Therapists are on a lookout for more innovative ways to reach out to their patients and make sure the child's progress is not hampered. Telemedicine is one such opportunity to stay connected with the patients and monitor patient progress. The purpose of this article is to compile and summarize all the scarce and scattered information on telemedicine and its application in pediatric physiotherapy so that researchers can conduct studies on the same and take the work forward from here. Search engines such as Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Google Scholar were explored with specific keywords like telemedicine, pediatric physiotherapy, India. Articles were then skimmed for relevance in the Indian scenario and used for reference. There is a big void in data available for telemedicine in pediatric physiotherapy. Providing telemedicine facilities and services to the huge population can be a daunting task as it involves technical, ethical, and legal issues. It can save the time of the patient and the therapist, provide instant care and assistance to the pediatric population as well as stay available to the increasing number of patients.
Correlation between physical activities and agility in healthy Indian young adults
Authors: Rahman A. Mansoor , Prakash Nithin , Chandrasekaran Baskaran , Nizarudheen M , Rashid Muhammed
Published: March 2024

CONTEXT:

Physical activity (PA) is postulated to predict fitness components, especially cardiovascular endurance. But its relationship with agility remains largely unknown.

AIMS:

The aim of the study is to find the degree of relationship between PA volume and agility in healthy young adults.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN:

This cross-sectional study was conducted in a physiotherapy department of a physiotherapy college in South India.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS:

Sixty young adults were recruited and assessed for PA and agility levels through International PA Questionnaire and Illinois test, respectively, after obtaining the informed consent.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED:

The relation between PA and agility was assessed by Spearman's rank correlation test.

RESULTS:

Majority of the participants (53.33%) accumulated moderate PA. The mainstream of the participants (81.67%) showed poor agility. Our findings did not show a significant difference (r = 0.12, P = 0.361) between PA and agility among the young adults.

CONCLUSIONS:

PA may not be a crucial determinant for the agility component of fitness in young adults.
Amputation clinic
Authors: Mir Nida , Hussain Altaf , Moorthy A. S. , Khatri Gunjan , Sagar Sushma
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND:

Amputation of body parts following trauma leads to severe impairment and disability to the patient. Advances in perioperative care and rehabilitation have improved the outcomes following amputation. Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre being a specialty center caters to a large number of patients following road traffic injury (RTI) and other injuries. Hospitals managing such kind of patients need to know the concept of amputation clinic where a multidisciplinary team (MDT) of professionals takes care of such patients.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

This study was conducted to evaluate the demography of patients who underwent amputation between January 2017 and December 2019 and to assess the need of holistic approach in managing patients with traumatic amputation.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

It is a retrospective cohort design, and data from hospital record have been retrieved and documented.

RESULTS:

Majority of the amputations seen are males between the age groups of 13 and 59 years, and the most common amputations were lower limb amputations and the most common cause was RTI. 5.3% of patients had more than one site of amputation.

CONCLUSION:

Amputation clinic had proven to be a boon for managing such cases as it involved a holistic approach comprising MDT.
Immediate effect of thoracic distraction thrust versus upper thoracic crossed hand manipulation in mechanical neck pain
Authors: Heggannavar Anand , Battula Laxmi
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVES:

The aim is to compare the immediate effect of thoracic spine distraction thrust and upper thoracic crossed hand manipulation on pain, range of motion, and disability in individuals with mechanical neck pain.

METHODS:

A randomized clinical trial was conducted on 40 individuals of mean age 27.35 ± 6.78 with mechanical neck pain. Individuals were allocated to one of the two groups. Group A (n = 20) received thoracic spine distraction thrust and Group B (n = 20) received upper thoracic crossed hand manipulation. Both the groups were also given Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), hot moist pack, stretching, and exercises. The outcome measures used were the Numerical pain Rating (NPR) scale, cervical ranges, and Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ). The outcome measures were assessed pre- and post-intervention.

RESULTS:

The data were statistically analyzed using an independent t-test for comparing the two groups and dependent t-test for comparison of pre and post of each group. Pre- and post-mean difference values in Group A were 2.00 ± 0.86 and 11.13 ± 5.39, for NPR scores and NPQ scores. Whereas, in Group B, pre- and post-mean difference values were 2.00 ± 0.73 and 10.54 ± 10.05 for NPR scores and NPQ scores. In Group A and Group B, there was improvement seen in cervical ranges. The comparison within groups showed a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05) in all the outcome measures in both Groups. There was no significant difference seen when between-group comparisons were done in all outcome measures.

CONCLUSION:

Thoracic spine distraction thrust and upper thoracic crossed hand manipulation, both were seen to be effective in pain, ranges, and disability.
A PROACTIVE HEALTH PROMOTION MODEL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Authors: Acosta Jezwill Noreal C. , Adena Princess D. , Guinsatao Shaira Marie C. , Ignacio Chris Daniele V. , Pancho Maria Ayessa P. , Randa Benjamin G. , Salantes Mary Pia O. , Valdez Gerianne Hinaru B. , Obra Cheryll Didi Nellie N.
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the health promotion strategies, enablers and barriers perceived by the healthcare professionals (HCPs) and persons with disabilities of Ilocos Norte.

Methods: This study used Research and Development (R&D) design following the Input Process-Output model and was carried out in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines using a structured survey questionnaire and a semi-structured interview guide during the FGD involving HCPs and PWDs. Data analyses were done using frequency, percentage, and weighted mean and simple correlation through SPSS version 21 for quantitative data while Braun and Clarke six phases of thematic analysis approach for qualitative data.

Results: A total of 53 HCPs and 53 persons with disabilities participated in the survey while 8 HCPs and 8 persons with disabilities for FGD with HCPs focusing on multidisciplinary referral, teleconsultation, and information sharing to engage persons with disabilities with health promotion. Enablers are inclusive environments and positive practices. Meanwhile, negative behaviors and system inefficiencies hinder health promotion. Persons with disabilities value patient-centered care, and health literacy. Supportive environment, lifestyle habits, social support and privileges enable health promotion while physical impairments, service insufficiencies, and social constraints acts as barriers.

Discussion: The study’s result led to the development of a PROACTIVE (Participation and Resource mobilization for Outreach, Accessible, and Collaborative programs, Tailored for the Inclusion, Vitality, and Empowerment) health promotion model which helps HCPs and persons with disabilities highlight the strategies, enablers, and barriers to guide relevant courses of action in health promotion.
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE GAP OF CAREGIVERS IN HANDLING CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY (CP) IN FLORENTINO CAMAQUIN INTEGRATED SCHOOL (FCIS)
Authors: Aguilar Dirylle Ross O. , Cocson Shanaya A. , Ferreras Krizia Mae G. , Rosario Maritoni Angelica E. , Ruiz Xarian Camil E. , Sumauang Jozen C. , Tactay Athyna Belle V. , Urnos Jullie Ann G. , Macalma Chariss M.
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Ranging from 1 to nearly 4 per 1,000 children, cerebral palsy is a common cause of disability. It describes a group of permanent developmental disorders of movement and posture, causing limitations in doing activities. This requires caregivers to take on numerous responsibilities that are safe and unique to those with CP. The study determined and correlated the caregiver’s knowledge and practices in handling children with CP in FCIS.

Methods: The study utilized a descriptive correlational design, and total enumeration as the sampling design, wherein 31 respondents completed a survey questionnaire, and ten of them were chosen through a fish-bowl method to participate in focus group discussion for more in-depth data collection.

Results: The study reveals that majority of caregivers are women between age range of 21-66 years old and have attained high level of education. A greater portion of have experienced caring for children with CP between the ages of six to 23 years old and have a spastic type. The study shows that most caregivers possess a high level of knowledge and practices in terms of caring for children with CP. This increased awareness helps caregivers in providing proper assistance in transferring and lifting, activities of daily living and school related activities associated with the care and well-being of children with CP.

Discussion: The study revealed that there is no gap as a significant relationship was determined between the caregivers’ knowledge and practices in handling children with CP in FCIS. It is imperative that caregivers’ level of knowledge and level of expertise with their handling practices should continue to increase in all aspects to provide quality care that may improve the condition of their child with CP.
Ejercicio físico. Guía didáctica de estudio
Authors: Farinango Vinueza Gustavo Andrés , Chorlango García Mónica Monserrath , Ortiz Cartagena César Luis , Chiriboga Aguayo Gabriela Alexandra , Guzmán Martínez Jeimy Lizbeth
Published: March 2024

La asignatura de Ejercicio Físico juega un rol primordial en la formación inicial de los estudiantes de la Carrera de Tecnólogo en Rehabilitación Física. Este libro constituye un componente fundamental en la capacitación de futuros profesionales en el campo de la salud y la fisioterapia. Durante el desarrollo de esta materia, los alumnos se sumergen en un amplio espectro de conocimientos teóricos y prácticos que establecen los cimientos esenciales para comprender y aplicar eficazmente el ejercicio físico en el ámbito de la rehabilitación. Al centrarse en los fundamentos teóricos y el desarrollo de habilidades prácticas, esta asignatura resulta crucial para la preparación de los estudiantes en su trayectoria hacia una profesión centrada en mejorar la calidad de vida y el bienestar a través de la actividad física terapéutica. El presente documento detalla los principales contenidos del curso, garantizando una sólida base para los futuros profesionales en el campo de la rehabilitación física.
Maestros Coloproctología
Authors: Bugallo Fernando G
Published: March 2024

reconocimiento a la trayectoria
Hubungan Antara Pengetahuan dengan Keputusan Pembelian Kue Tradisional Pada Mahasiswa Pendidikan Tata Boga Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Authors: Kerti Ega Prima
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine how much the relationship between knowledge and traditional cake purchasing decisions in UNJ Culinary Education students. In this study, researchers want to find answers about whether one variable affects other variables. This study uses a cross sectional approach, namely measuring dependent and independent variables simultaneously at the same time. The conclusions in this study include: 1) There is a positive and significant relationship between the variable of knowledge about traditional cakes and the variable of purchasing decisions in students of Culinary Education at Jakarta State University where the relationship is strong (0.70)
Pemikiran Dawam Rahardjo terhadap Konsep Madinah dalam al-Qur’an
Authors: Zakiy Ahmad
Published: March 2024

Banyaknya permasalahan kontemporer berkaitan dengan aspek-aspek sosial-budaya seperti konflik, terorisme, kebodohan, krisis persamaan hak, dan lain sebagainya, berujung pada perhatian banyak pihak. Permasalahan tersebut salah satunya lahir dari tafsiran agama yang eksklusif. Dalam dunia penafsiran al-Qur’an telah dilakukan pula upaya penafsiran yang lebih inklusif dan humanis untuk merespon tafsir-tafsir eksklusif. Salah satu upaya tersebut dilakukan oleh M. Dawam Rahardjo, salah seorang sarjana ilmu-ilmu sosial yang ikut tampil dalam mewarnai dunia penafsiran al-Qur’an. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pemikiran Dawam Rahardjo terhadap konsep madi>nah dalam al-Qur’an dengan tujuan menyingkap nilai-nilai sosial-humanis al-Qur’an. Penelitian ini menggunakan kajian kepustakaan (library research) dengan model penelitian deskriptif analitis. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan, pertama, terdapat pembahasan tentang eksistensi dan peran sentral kenabian dari analisis Dawam terhadap ayat-ayat awal tentang madi>nah. Kedua, analisis Dawam terhadap ayat-ayat akhir tentang madi>nah menunjukkan pentingnya sebuah konstitusi yang disepakati semua anggota masyarakat sebagai pembentuk ketertiban dan keteraturan dalam komunitas masyarakat, sembari membina rasa persaudaraan demi menciptakan iklim egaliter. Ketiga, dalam analisis kebahasaan dari kata madi>nah dan segala bentuk derivasinya, menunjukkan bahwa kata tersebut mengandung makna kemajuan dalam kebudayaan masyarakat, humanisasi, dan peningkatan standar moral. Upaya eksplorasi nilai-nilai sosial dan budaya dalam buku”Ensiklopedi Al-Qur’an karya Dawam Rahardjo diharapkan dapat menjadi satu formula untuk merespon aneka permasalahan sosial yang terjadi dan mampu membentuk pola masyarakat ideal berbasis al-Qur’an.
Kata Kunci: Madi>nah, Dawam Rahardjo, Peradaban, Agama
Pemikiran Hadis Persatuan Islam (PERSIS)
Authors: Cummang Umar hadi
Published: March 2024

Persis adalah organisasi Islam modernis yang memiliki keunikan tersendiri dalam wacana pemikiran Islam di Nusantara. Hal ini karena pandangan keagamaan mereka yang disering dianggap radikal-revolusioner. Visi keagamaan Persis tentu berangkat dari dua sumber yang paling dianggap otoritatif; yaitu al-Qur’an dan Sunnah. Atas dasar itu, artikel  ini  mencoba menelusuri  pemikiran  Persis tentang hadis baik secara ontologis dan epistimelogis . Dengan menggunakan jenis penelitian library research dengan model kajian pemikiran  tokoh, penulis membaca secara konfrehensif buku-buku resmi terbitan Persis dan tokoh-tokoh utamanya, khususnya A.Hassan. Hasil pembacaan penulis dapat disimpulkan bahwa meskipun merupakan organisasi Islam modernis yang tidak mengikuti mazhab tertentu, tapi spemikiran hadis mereka sama dengan yang dirumuskan oleh para ulama-ulama sunni.
Kata kunci: Persis, Hadis, Ontologis-epistemologis
Dampak Negatif Riba Terhadap Perekonomian Islam
Authors: Ersa Ersa Al-Farizy Saragih , Oktama Putra Fiki , Hanif Muhammad
Published: March 2024

The problem of usury is not a new study, because it is usury it has existed since humans knew about money, namely during the time of the Pharaohs. But the discussion is so complicated, it is still not finished yet. Especially in our country Indonesia, the actions contained therein usury, often occurs. The Islamic religious background does not allow usury, because the harm is great not only for individuals and society, but also has an impact on the economy. Reason the occurrence of usury continuously among the community, because of actions this has become a habit (culture) of mu'amalah. This research is qualitative research using description and analysis methods data. Based on data collection techniques, this research is library research (library research), using and look for written data that is qualitative description. The results of this research are an explanation of the dangers of the negative impact of usury, that usury has a very bad impact on the economy of muslims.
Maccera’ Akorang
Authors: A Abdurrahman
Published: March 2024

Al-Qur’an sebagai sumber ajaran utama dalam Islam telah dipastikan keorisinalannya langsung oleh Allah Swt.. yang diungkap dalam QS. Al-Hijr/15:9, term lahāfiẓūn menjadi kunci dalam kepastian tersebut. Maccera’ Akorang merupakan salah satu metode penjagaan al-Qur’an yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat Bugis Makassar sesuai kearifan lokal daerah tersebut. Oleh karenanya penelitian kualitatif ini akan mengungkap secara deskriptif analitik metode-metode penjagaan al-Qur’an dan menjelaskan secara khusus maccera’ akorang sebagai salah satu metode penjagaan al-Qur’an. Hasilnya ada berbagai metode penjagaan al-Qura’n yang dilakukan mulai dari al-Qur’an diturunkan hingga pada saat ini yaitu, hafalan sahabat yang diturunkan sampai sekarang kepada para hāfiẓ, tulisan sahabat, pengkajian al-Qur’an, program MTQ (Musābaqah Tilāwah al-Qur’ān) dan maccera’ akorang sebagai tradisi pada masyarakat Bugis Makassar yang mempunya tiga alasan sehingga menjadi salah satu metode penjagaan al-Qur’an yaitu, Sumange’ (semangat), siri’ yang menjadi pengakuan masyarakat setempat dan Tradisi yang sakral.
Konsep Mediasi dalam Q.S al-Nisa Ayat 35
Authors: Erma Erma Sauva Asvia
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

This article will cover the notion of divorce mediation in the Al Qur'an Surah An-Nisa (4): 35, which is known as Islah in Islam. Islah is settling a conflict; what is meant here is that a dispute should be settled peacefully since Allah loves peace. Then, in this research, there is also a contribution in applying the notion of mediation to divorce, which is in the Al Qur'an Surah An-Nisa (4): 35, which is significant given that the Al Qur'an is the fundamental source of Islamic religious teachings. The goal of this research is to grasp the concept of the Qur'an in the mediation process for settling disagreements between husband and wife through Islah in order to better understand how Islam sees and encourages dispute resolution.

Keywords: Interpretation, Islah, mediation,

 

ABSTRAK

 

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan konsep mediasi perceraian yang ditemukan dalam Surah An-Nisa (4): 35, yang dalam bahasa Islam disebut Ishlah. Islah berarti menyelesaikan konflik, yang berarti mengakhirinya dengan perdamaian karena Allah mencintai perdamaian. Selanjutnya, penelitian ini juga berkontribusi pada penerapan konsep mediasi perceraian yang ditemukan dalam Al-Qur'an dalam Surah An-Nisa (4): 35, karena Al-Qur'an petujuk bagiumat Islam yang sangat membantu dalam memahami bagaimana Islam melihat dan mendorong penyelesaian sengketa. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui konsep Al-Qur'an tentang proses mediasi untuk penyelesaian sengketa antara dua pihak. Metode penelitian Tafsir Maudhu'i, Metode penafsiran Maudhu'i dapat sebagai alat bantu dan pisau analisis. Menurut Tafsir Al Misbah, jika sepasang suami-istri terlibat dalam perselisihan dan Anda khawatir bahwa perselisihan itu akan menyebabkan perceraian, Dua penengah harus berasal dari keluarga suami dan istri. Allah pasti akan memperbaiki keadaan bagi pasangan suami-istri yang benar-benar menginginkan keharmonisan rumah tangga dan perceraian yang sah. Sesungguhnya Allah Maha Mengetahui apa yang dilakukan hamba-Nya secara fisik dan mental.

Kata Kunci: Ishlah, Mediasi, Tafsir