bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Samphire
Authors: Tee George 
Published: June 2024

Two relatively common plants of the British coast bear the name samphire: rock samphire and marsh samphire. Confusion between them is common; all the more so since, although they belong to different botanical families (Umbelliferae and Chenopodiaceae respectively). they share some characteristics and disaster does not follow for the cook who uses 'the wrong one'. Recipes for pickled samphire abound in 17th and 18th century cookery books, and it seems clear that rock samphire was what authors of that era intended. Recipes are reappearing with increasing frequency in the 20th century, but now it is often apparent that marsh samphire is meant.
In this article, Dr George Tee, who has been growing samphire in Devon and experimenting with both kinds in the kitchen, and who has also examined the history of samphire recipes over the centuries, does much to clear up the confusion. The drawings of the two sorts, from specimens which Dr Tee supplied, are by Soun.
It would be interesting to have corresponding information about the use of samphire of either sort in other countries.
Role of family support in the mental health status of physicians
Authors: Danny Afreen S. , Shovah Sharmeen T. , R. Khan M. Atiqul , Hoque Luna F. , Alam Muhammad N. , Chowdhury Asaduzzaman 
Published: June 2024

Background: The mental health and well-being of physicians are increasingly recognized as crucial factors not only for the individual physicians themselves but also for the quality of care they provide to patients. This study aimed to assess the role of family support in the mental health status of physicians.
Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at the Department of Community Medicine in Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2011 to June 2011. A total of 126 physicians were selected as study subjects as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. A convenience type of non-probability sampling technique was adopted in this study. GHQ- questionnaire was used for the measurement of mental stress. Different statistical methods were used in this study. Statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 17.0 for Windows was used to analyze the data.
Results: Among 126 physicians 42 physicians (33.3%) had no evidence of mental stress, 42 physicians (33.3%) had mild mental stress, 29 physicians (23.0%) had moderate mental stress and only 13 physicians (10.3%) had severe mental stress. The study shows that among 32 physicians who didn't get help from family members majority i.e. 29 (90.7%) physicians had mental stress and only 3 (9.4%) physicians had no evidence of mental stress. But 94 physicians got help from family members among which 55 (58.5%) physicians had mental stress and 39 physicians or 41.5% physicians had no evidence of mental stress.
Conclusions: Family support plays a significant role in mitigating stress, while marital status, income, and work environment also impact well-being. Addressing these factors can foster a culture of physician well-being and improve patient care.
Morbidity profiling of patients treated at Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital of the National Institute of Siddha from 2004 to 2023 in Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: R. Meenakumari , G. J. Christian , M. Meenakshi Sundaram , Joshua Vasna , T. Lakshmi Kantham , S. Sivakkumar , R. Madhavan , V. Mahalakshmi , M. V. Mahadevan , D. Periyasamy , K. Suresh , A. Muthuvel , M. Marudhu Ramachandran , B. R. Senthilkumar , P. Saminathan , P. Ramesh 
Published: June 2024

Background: Understanding the patient flow for health-seeking patterns and utilization of AYUSH care in India has been considered essential for a greater emphasis on mainstreaming and blending into the existing healthcare systems. This study examines the morbidity profiling of patients reporting to Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital (APH) of the National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Chennai.
Methods: The study included new and old/revisit patients who attended the APH, Outpatient Department (OPD), special OPD, and Inpatient Department (IPD) from October 2004 to December 2023.
Results: Through OPD and IPD, APH has treated 98,94,373 cases and 7,61,754 cases, respectively. The average number of cases treated per day at OPD was 1484, and 115 in IPD. Men were higher in OPD and IPD. The more common diseases treated during 2012-2023 at OPD were Madhumegam (diabetes mellitus) 13% and Azhal keelvayu (osteoarthritis) 12% whereas, in IPD, it was Thandagavatham (lumbar spondylosis) 9.5% and Pakkavatham (hemiplegia) 9.4%. At APH, 9 X-ray investigations, 44 Varmam therapies, 37 Thokkanam therapies, 497 pathological, 433 biochemical investigations, and 38 microbiological tests were performed each day.
Conclusions: This study reveals the scope of the Siddha system of Medicine in managing Musculoskeletal disorders. The patient data generated at APH would enhance the National Health Policy (NHP) objective of strengthening and prioritizing health services' importance, promoting good health, and creating guidelines for high-quality care.
Patient reported experience measures: an assessment of the in-patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: Yathindra Chitra , Saldanha Alvita Lurdin 
Published: June 2024

Background: The key factor that helps the healthcare industry stand out from its competitors is identifying the needs of patients and taking timely measures to meet those needs. One such factor in identifying patient needs is assessing the experience of the patients that has been reported. This study aims to assess the level of patient reported experience measures of the inpatient level in a tertiary care teaching hospital and also to identify the determinants affecting patient experience.
Methods: This study used questionnaires to get information from 997 in-patients about the level of patient experiences in the chosen tertiary care teaching hospital. The study was conducted between 1st January 2023 to 31st January 2023.
Results: The study showed that more than 60% of the respondents opined they strongly agreed that their experience with doctors and nurses was good. More than 50% of the respondents had a good experience with regards to billing services. This study has attempted to identify various aspects that measure patient experience and has suggested measures to improve the patient satisfaction.
Conclusions: The expectations that a patient has from the healthcare sector and the instances where the healthcare sector meets those expectations play a crucial role in determining the success of a healthcare institute. This study suggested various measures to be undertaken in order to improve the patient satisfaction based on the patient reported experiences.
Dietary habits and nutritional status of upper primary school children covered under Mid-Day Meal scheme in rural Punjab
Authors: Kaur Harpreet , Halder Pritam , Srivastava Rachana , Singh Tarundeep , Khanna Poonam 
Published: June 2024

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the dietary habits and nutritional status of upper primary school children covered under mid-day meal scheme (MDMS) in rural Punjab.
Methods: This cross-sectional research was conducted among 336 adolescent (10-15 years) students of 6th to 8th standard randomly selected from 11 government/ municipality schools selected randomly from the total 112 schools rural Punjab in 2018. After taking informed written assent/ consent, pretested, semi structured questionnaire was administered. Anthropometric measurements were taken to establish malnutrition, underweight, stunting, wasting and overweight.
Results: Majority (90%) liked the MDMS which was being served to them. There was 96% regularity in attending the school daily with a slightly less emphasis on the cleanliness maintenance (73%) of the children by the schoolteachers. Malnutrition and underweight were 59% and 50% prevalent, respectively. The prevalence of stunting was higher in girls (30%). In boys (154) both the stunting and wasting was 23%, with 5% and 6% prevalence of overweight and at risk of overweight respectively. Whereas in case of girls (182), the prevalence of stunting (30%) was more than wasting (25%) with less girls (3% each) being overweight and at risk of overweight.
Conclusions: Regularity and attendance were up to mark due to increased likeliness of the food by majority of the students, though cleanliness should be improved further. Higher prevalence of malnutrition, wasting and stunting was observed which was even higher among girls. Overweight and risk of overweight was higher among boys. Hence, nutritional status was unsatisfactory.
Comparison of the Effects of Mobile Learning and Traditional Self-care Education on Loneliness and Social Isolation in Community-dwelling Older Adults: Study Protocol of a Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Nikpeyma Nasrin , Negarandeh Reza , Partovirad Mehrnoosh 
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Loneliness and social isolation are common problems in older adults, which has negative effects on health. Increasing self-care ability seems to help. Therefore, the present study will be conducted with the aim of comparing the effects of mobile learning and traditional self-care education on loneliness and social isolation in community-dwelling older adults.

Methods: This three-arm randomized controlled trial will be conducted in Tehran-Iran 2024. The qualified older adults from health centers in Tehran city will be consecutively selected and randomly allocated into three groups: mobile learning (n = 40), traditional education (n = 40), and control (n = 40). The loneliness inventory for older adults, Lubben social network scale, and demographic characteristics will be used to collect information, and completed before, immediately, and 12 weeks after the intervention. The data will be analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by SPSS software version 16 at a significance level of p < 0.05.

Conclusion: This clinical trial will determine the most successful and cost-effective approach in reducing loneliness and social isolation in older adults. The results are expected to improve the self-care skills of the older adults, thereby reducing the negative consequences of loneliness and social isolation, including various health issues and mortality rates, in the long run.
Comparison of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Integrated Transdiagnostic Psychotherapy for Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance
Authors: Roodmajani Masoumeh Bigonah , Nayyeri Mehdi , Ramezani Javad 
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Cardiac disease significantly impacts global health, causing substantial disability and mortality. This study compared the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and integrated transdiagnostic psychotherapy (ITP) on emotion regulation and distress tolerance in patients with type D personality, characterized by social inhibition and negative affectivity.

Methods: A semi-experimental design randomly assigned 60 cardiac patients with type D personality from Simorgh Heart Clinic, Mashhad, Iran, in 2022, to MBCT group (n = 20), ITP group (n = 20) and control group (n = 20). The MBCT and ITP groups received respective interventions, while the control group received no intervention. Emotion regulation and distress tolerance were assessed using validated scales before and after the interventions.

Results: MBCT demonstrated significantly greater improvement in both emotion regulation and distress tolerance compared to ITP and the control group.

Conclusion: This study suggests that MBCT may be a more effective intervention than ITP in improving emotion regulation and distress tolerance in cardiac patients with type D personality. Mindfulness-based approaches could offer valuable tools for managing emotional challenges in this population.
ENGAJAMENTO DISCENTE E DEMOCRATIZAÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO SOBRE O CORPO HUMANO: VIVÊNCIAS EXTENSIONISTAS
Authors: Melo Heloi Bruna Ribeiro , Lopes Kauanne dos Reis , Perim Michele Cezimbra , Abreu Tainá de , Thomazi Gabriela Ortega Coelho 
Published: June 2024

A Universidade Federal do Tocantins - UFT, busca desenvolver suas atividades com objetivo de integração entre a universidade e a sociedade. Através de projetos de extensão da UFT, professores, alunos e sociedade ampliam a interação entre os saberes científicos e comunitários, democratizando o acesso ao conhecimento científico. O projeto de extensão universitária “Preparação de peças anatômicas: técnicas e aplicações” visa proporcionar o estudo prático sobre anatomia humana, tanto para alunos dos cursos da área de saúde quanto para a comunidade externa. Além de preparar as peças cadavéricas e aprimorar este material para estudo, o projeto permite que a comunidade utilize o Laboratório de Anatomia Humana da UFT-Palmas como espaço para aprendizado. O artigo apresentará brevemente as atividades realizadas por extensionistas do projeto , com objetivo de relatar os resultados do projeto de extensão para a comunidade e acadêmicos da UFT-Palmas.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Anatomia; Educação em saúde; Relações Comunidade-Instituição.
Efectividad de la curcumina como terapia fotodinámica para los procedimientos de endodoncia: una revisión narrativa
Authors: Salazar Villavicencio Alisson Melissa , Zapata-Sifuentes Mauricio 
Published: June 2024

Introducción: La terapia endodóntica se realiza mediante la preparación biomecánica y la medicación intracanal; sin embargo, las bacterias residuales tienen la capacidad de adherirse a las paredes del conducto radicular. Por ese motivo, la terapia fotodinámica ha ganado popularidad gracias a su capacidad para prevenir y erradicar infecciones microbianas mediante el uso de un colorante activado por luz. Objetivo: Analizar y actualizar la información sobre el efecto de la curcumina en la terapia fotodinámica para el tratamiento de conductos. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda de la literatura en las bases de datos en PubMed/Medline, Scopus, EBSCO, ScienceDirect y LILACS utilizando las palabras claves “curcumina”, “cúrcuma”, “fotodinámica”, “fotoquimioterapia”, “fotorradiación”, “desinfección fotoactivada”, “desinfección de conductos radiculares”, “terapia del conducto radicular” y “endodoncia”. Los artículos estuvieron en idioma español e inglés, entre los años 2018 a 2023. Resultados: Se recopiló información de los últimos cinco años con el objetivo de actualizar el tema de estudio. Se examinaron 749 artículos utilizando criterios de inclusión y exclusión, de los cuales solo 50 cumplieron estos criterios y fueron analizados. Los estudios actuales muestran los efectos de la terapia en la contaminación del biofilm del conducto radicular con E. faecalis, y evidencia que la curcumina fotoactivada promueve la ruptura del biofilm y reducción de unidades formadoras de colonias. Conclusión: La curcumina, como fotosensibilizador, demuestra un efecto antibacteriano potencial que disminuye significativamente la viabilidad de las células microbianas y la vitalidad de las biopelículas.
Modulation of biphasic pattern of cortical reorganization in spinal cord transected rats by external magnetic fields
Authors: Jain Suman , Kaur Sajeev , Bhardwaj Ritika , KOCHHAR KANWAL PREET 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Study Design: Animal Study
Objectives: To investigate the efficacy of low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) in modulating the biphasic pattern of cortical plasticity in rats with complete spinal cord injury (cSCI).
Setting: Laboratory based study conducted in India.
Method: Adult wistar rats received cSCI at T-13 followed by ELF-MF exposure for either 5 or 12 or 32 days to study biphasic pattern. A set of motor and sensorimotor behavioral tests, cortical electrical activity (electroencephalography), spinal cord lesion area and volume, and expression of neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and inhibitory molecule (Nogo-A) was observed and recorded at the three time points in motor and sensory cortical areas.
Result: A significant (p≤0.01) functional recovery was evident in locomotor (BBB score), sensorimotor (allodynia using von Frey test) and motor (grip strength) tests, lesion volume and power spectrum of EEG waves after 32 days of ELF-MF. Though both SCI and SCI+MF rats exhibited characteristic biphasic pattern in the expression of Nogo-A and BDNF, but the level of expression was significantly altered in later group at day 32.
Conclusion: A significant improvement in the expression of BDNF and decrease in Nogo-A in the cortical areas after ELF-MF exposure led to facilitation of motor and sensorimotor functions of the hindlimb in cSCI rats. It is concluded that external magnetic fields have the potential to regulate the expression of various cortical plasticity associated proteins, but the temporal pattern of expression is preserved after injury.
Sponsorship: Not applicable
Prevalence of Certain Microorganisms in Cancer Patients with Urosepsis and Literature Review
Authors: Bsharat Ibrahim , Sadaqa Dana , Shoeibat Ayman , Rjoub Hammam , Yaish Mohammad , Arafat Hasan , Hindiyeh Musa , Sabateen Ali 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Urosepsis, is a severe systemic infection resulting from a urinary tract infection (UTI) that has spread to the bloodstream. Urosepsis management is challenging, especially in immunocompromised oncology patients.
In this retrospective study, we characterized the urosepsis cases in oncology patients between 2019 and 2023. Of the 337 cases, males were the most affected group (p = 0.039). Similar to other studies Escherichia coli was the most common cause of urosepsis in our oncology patients. None of the analyzed variables showed any statistical significance associated with urosepsis. These include type of tumor (liquid or solid), nephrostomy, double J stent, Diabetes Mellitus, length of stay, and presence of a central line.
Our study was the first study from Palestine that looked at urosepsis in oncology patients. The overall challenge in urosepsis in our oncology patients remains to be the emergence of antimicrobial resistance in the isolated urosepsis pathogens.
Aproximación teórica de la donación de sentido en la praxis educativa de la Fisioterapia
Authors: Vargas Contreras Glenda Margarita , Oliveira Marques Marta María 
Published: June 2024

En el presente devenir heurístico las investigadoras discurren, a propósito de algunas teorías y enfoques trasversales en Ciencias de la Educación, en la construcción del tejido teórico y epistemológico desde la problematización -debate entre corporeidad y corporalidad-, toda vez que se ha alcanzado a cuestionar los cimientos teóricos fundamentales de la cinestesia (fisioterapia) en la concepción de la sanación, interesándose por las epistemologías del cuerpo que piensa, y que también siente. Y con ello, si tal carga epistémica encuentra los primeros aprestos de un recorrido metodológico hermenéutico-dialógico que vuelque los supuestos categoriales que deben emerger en la posibilidad de un constructo teórico de la donación de sentido en la praxis educativa. Para ello, los referentes teóricos rectores que soportaron esta aproximación onto-epistémica desde corrientes monistas-positivistas a corrientes de la subjetividad: Gallego (2007), Rancière (2016), Bourdieu (2002), Merlau-Ponty (1994), Morin (1998), Daniels y Worthingham (2002). Todos ellos, constituyen el andamiaje de significaciones categoriales a partir de sus enfoques comportando los desafíos del enseñar y aprender desde las particularidades del campo de la cinestesia que influyen en las focalizaciones de la educación. Se plantea en este discurrir un trasvase que va desde el monismo metodológico en la enseñanza de la Fisioterapia reducido a técnicas, enfocado en la corporeidad del paciente supeditado al síntoma, diagnóstico y tratamientos acordados; a un giro epistémico que coloca la relación de la corporalidad abarcadora mas allá de la técnica, al comprender y reconocer en la Pedagogía de la subjetividad que la salud-enfermedad es intersubjetividad paciente-participante-estudiante-participante.
Desempleo durante la pandemia por Covid-19 en Estados Unidos. Un análisis interseccional
Authors: Caicedo Maritza 
Published: June 2024

En este artículo se analizan las diferencias en desempleo entre los inmigrantes de América Latina y el Caribe y la población estadounidense -blancos y afroaestadounidenes- entre 2019 y 2021. Se observan estadísticas descriptivas y se ajustan modelos de probabilidad para identificar aspectos asociados al desempleo. Encontramos que, si bien las diferencias en la probabilidad de estar desempleado durante la pandemia se asociaron a los niveles de educación de la población, la intersección de la raza, la etnia y el sexo cumplieron un rol central en las disparidades encontradas. Comprobamos que para los hombres y mujeres negras aumentó la probabilidad de estar desempleado durante la pandemia. Los inmigrantes latinoamericanos no blancos fueron más proclives al desempleo.
Eficacia de un programa de rehabilitación cognitiva en pacientes geriátricos
Authors: Lozano-Rodríguez Irma G. , Taboada-Gallardo Guadalupe E. , Hernández-Valencia María C. 
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: evaluar la eficacia de un programa de rehabilitación cognitiva en pacientes geriátricos utilizando como instrumento de medición el test Montreal Cognitive Assesment (MoCA). Métodos: se realizó un estudio cuasi experimental en la Unidad de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación Siglo XXI de la Ciudad de México del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social de enero a mayo del 2023. Se realizó cálculo de tamaño de muestra, el tipo de muestreo fue probabilístico. Se incluyeron 47 participantes de ambos sexos, mayores de 60 años de edad, sin antecedente de patología neurológica, a quienes se les aplicó el test de MoCA, posteriormente se implementaron seis sesiones de rehabilitación cognitiva institucional de 40 minutos de duración cada una, al término de las sesiones se aplicó nuevamente el instrumento de medición. Se realizó estadística interferencial y se utilizó la prueba de Wilcoxon, y la prueba t de Student, ambas con estimación de p< 0.05. Resultados: el valor de test de MoCA inicial fue 21.9±4.8 puntos y el final 26.3±1.9, que corresponde a un puntaje normal, con diferencia de 4.4 puntos (p<0.05). La mayoría de los apartados del test de MoCA tuvieron p<0.05, excepto los dominios de identificación, repetición de frases y orientación, además los mejores resultados correspondieron a los apartados de visuoconstrucción (reloj), abstracción y memoria. Conclusión: el uso de programas y estrategias de rehabilitación cognitiva aplicados a la población geriátrica impactan significativamente en la mejoría de atención y memoria.