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Atrial fibrillation in pregnancy: An Anaesthetic predicament
Get PDFDeveloping countries with higher prevalence of RHD encounter cases of AF in pregnancy. Szekely et al reported new onset of AF in 8% of pregnant patients with RHD.1 Dilatation of LA, elevated LA pressure and myocardial stretch due to mitral valve disease results in slow conduction velocities, increased dispersion of refractoriness and automaticity leading to AF. Occurrence is common in third trimester due to Increased HR, cardiac output, heart size, plasma volume, wall tension and decreased SVR. AF intensifies hemodynamic changes and predisposes to heart failure.
Effect of nurses interpersonal communication skills on quality of care in hospitals
Get PDFCommunication skills are considered a significant component in a nurse-patient relationship and can influence the quality care outcome. The purpose of this study is to assess Effect of Nurses Interpersonal communication skills and patient satisfaction toward quality of care services in hospitals. Descriptive design study was carried out from AL-Najaf city hospitals was conducted The present study been conducted starting the 15th of September 2021 to the 22nd of May 2022. A non-probability purposive sampling which consists a (convenience sample ) of 200 Nurses and 200 patients have been chosen and also it was selected from Hospitals and the data collected using the questionnaire have two parts, which are explained in the following Part I: Demographic data and information related to Nurses: This part consists of two sections, which are presented as follows: Section (A): Nurses Demographic Data Section (B):Nurses Interpersonal communication skills Part II: Quality of Health Care. This part consists of two sections, which are presented as follows: Section (A): patients Demographic Data; Section (B): This Section illustrates five domains to examine the patients satisfactory about the provided Quality of Health Care in the AL-Najaf city hospitals . 
Knowledge of patients with type II diabetes mellitus regarding preventive measures of foot ulcer
Get PDFA foot ulcer is a dangerous diabetic problem caused by the concurrent physiological activities of ischemia, neuropathy, and infection in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. However, patients' knowledge about foot care is essential for avoiding foot ulceration.A cross-sectional descriptive design is carried out in the current study from September 9th 2021 to May 9th 2022, in order to assess the levels of knowledge of type II diabetic patients regarding preventive measures of foot ulcers. A non-probability (purposive sample) of 300 diabetic patients type II. Data collected using a well-designed questionnaire consists of three parts: Part I consists of demographic data. Part II consists of Clinical Data. Part III includes Patients' knowledge regarding preventive measures for foot ulcers. The findings indicate there is a significant association between patients' knowledge and (educational status and occupation). Also, there was a significant association between patients' knowledge and (duration of the disease and education about diabetes). The study concluded that patients with type II diabetes have moderate knowledge about preventive measures for foot ulcers
The education on the use of digital marketing to increase brand awareness in BL store products in Wajo Regency Indonesia
Get PDFThis study aims to find out the level of education on the use of digital marketing in BL stor in increasing brand awareness. The data collection techniques used are primary and secondary data. The approach used is the qualitative approach. The results showed that digital marketing affects brand awareness where products displayed on social media tend to be easily remembered by consumers. Good product quality also helps in improving brand awareness
Effect of silver nanoparticle on properties of maxillofacial silicone elastomer material: An original research
Get PDFAim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of silver nanoparticle incorporation into maxillofacial silicone material on its hardness tear strength and color stability. Methodology: A total of 90 silicone specimens were fabricated. The control samples were fabricated with- out silver nanoparticles and test samples were fabricated with 20 ppm concentration of silver nanoparticles. Digital shore A hardness tests was used to measure hardness, for tear strength the specimen was placed in the jaws of the universal testing machine and stretched at a rate of 500 ram/rain, for color stability Spectrophotometer had been employed. The independent sample’s “t” test was used to test significant differences. Results: The mean difference for hardness between control and test group was 0.54 and t value was 2.08 and ( p < 0.05).tear strength 0.66 and “t”value was 0.93 and ( p < 0.05) and for color stability it was -0.02 and t value was -0.92 and ( p < 0.05). Conclusion: The present study findings suggest that addition of silver nanoparticles at 20 ppm concentration decreased the hardness of silicone elastomer, and it did not affect tear strength and color stability
Study on handwriting features of ambidextrous persons by using image processing
Get PDFHandwriting Features of Ambidextrous Persons have been classified as a multi-class classification issue in the deep learning framework, where image recognition task is effectively to test a classifier who can efficiently discriminate each line of paragraph of handwriting. This is very common for a single classifier to be performed on different data sets with a standard deep learning algorithm. It may also be that the same classifying system performs differently with highly differing image instances due to the various manuscript styles of various people on the same numbers. In order to address this problem, it was crucial to develop ensemble learning approaches to enhance overall effectiveness and make the performance highly stable in various data sets. In this text, we are proposing a system involving the CNN-based removal of the data set from an image and algebraic fusion of various words in images to classifies for trained in different sets of edges, which are prepared by means of feature selection applied to the original CNN feature set. Experimental results show that a fusion of classification images can achieve a descriptive word
Evaluation of bronchial inflammatory response via expression of NF-κB & IL-1β in mice airways by TAK-242 and LPS administration: Targeting TLR4/MD2 signalling pathway
Get PDFOptimization of animal model of asthma via toll like receptors-4 (TLR4) activation for bacterial exacerbation of asthma. LPS contributes to asthma exacerbations. Ovalbumin protein sensitization & challenge were examined after LPS exposure. Present research aimed, TLR4 stimulation mediated TLR4/MD2 complex formation is inhibited by TAK-242, a newer compound, for bacterial asthma management in a mouse model. Swiss Albino mice were induced with OVA (10µg, i.p. and 50 µg, i.n.) and LPS (20 µg, i.p. and 4 µg, i.n.), stimulates TLR4 receptor mediated TLR4-MD2 complex formation in toxic groups. Animals were sensitized (i.p.) on 0, 7th and 14th day and challenged (i.n.) followed by TAK-242 treatment (0.1 mg/kg, 1 mg/kg &10 mg/kg i.p.) given on 21st and 22nd days, followed by euthanasia and samples; BALF and lung tissue were collected on 23rd day. Further analysis such as total leukocyte count & differential leukocyte cell count, lung histopathology & immunohistochemistry of NF-κB, proteins like Interleukin-1β in BALF and lungs in toxic, treatment groups in comparison with control group were carried out. TAK-242 reduced TLC/DLC values in BALF, including eosinophil, neutrophil, lymphocyte, macrophage counts, lung histological alterations and immunohistochemical positivity of NF-κB and IL-1β proteins expression. 
Influence of progestin use on the IL-10 level in peritoneal endometriosis
Get PDFPurpose: How can progestin influence the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 level in the peritoneum with endometriosis? Methods: A cross-sectional study with a laboratory analysis carried out in tertiary hospitals in southern Brazil with clinical-demographic data compilation and sample collection of peritoneal lavage and a peritoneum biopsy from 40 patients — 22 with endometriosis (11 with progestin and 11 without it) and 18 in the control group — was conducted. For the sample analysis, the ELISA was performed, and a comparison of the average IL-10 concentrations by ANOVA followed by Bonferroni was carried out. Results: There was a higher concentration of IL-10 among patients with endometriosis compared to the control group (p ≤ 0.05), and statistical significance was observed with a reduction of IL-10 in the peritoneal lavage of patients with endometriosis in the use of progestin (8.1 ± 7.4 pg/ml) compared to those with endometriosis without using progestin (17.9 ± 10.5 pg/ml). Considering the disease stage, a higher level of IL-10 (p ≤ 0.05) was observed both in the initial stages (12.1 ± 10.5 pg/ml) and in advanced stages (15.4 ± 9.7 pg/ml) compared to the control (1.7 ± 1.8 pg/ml), which was significantly higher for advanced endometriosis
TQM implementation and higher educational institutions’ performance from a Libyan perspective
Get PDFThe key to success and sustainability in higher education institutions in maintaining a higher level of quality. Over the past two decades, the higher education system has been evolving in this dynamic context. Extreme obstacles are imposed not just on the graduates, but also on the educational institutions, due to the stakeholders' extremely high expectations of them. Not only can poor administration in higher education institutions harm its graduates, but it also has a negative effect on the economy. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the key elements influencing the application of TQM in higher education institutions. A comprehensive literature study focusing on TQM theories and numerous empirical experiments was done. This study identified the four most significant characteristics that influence the application of TQM in educational institutions based on a survey of the relevant literature. This study generates a standardised questionnaire based on earlier research and distributes it to numerous Libyan higher education institutions. 373 respondents out of 500 responded during the two-month period. Several statistical methods, including Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling, were utilised to evaluate the hypothesis. 
Gauging the correlation between anthropometric measurements to birth weight in subjects of urban lower socioeconomic status in Mumbai
Get PDFBackground: Birth weight is largely influenced by the mother's parity, gender of the baby, conceptus number, and maternal environment. The heavier weight is seen for male babies at full-term compared to females, in singleton compared to twins, and in later-born compared to the first baby. Low-weight babies are seen in mothers of lower socioeconomic status. In urban lower socioeconomic group females, the closest correlation is seen with neonatal calf circumference. Aim: The present study was conducted to perceive the anthropometric parameters that have the best correlation with the birth weight in the urban lower socioeconomic population of Mumbai. Methods: From the post-natal ward of Sir JJ group of hospital and Cama hospital, 200 newborns who were normal-delivered, newborns, singletons, born to females with no history of infections like tuberculosis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus were assessed. In 200 included subjects, anthropometric parameters and birth weight were assessed. Results: Good correlation was seen in both females and males between birth weight and calf circumference, thigh circumference, mid-arm circumference, and abdominal circumference. However, poor correlation in females and good correlation in males was seen in chest circumference, head circumference, and crown to heel length