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Errors in handling patient’s specimens in laboratories of Basrah Hospitals
Get PDFAim: This study was conducted to illustrate the errors in handling patient’s specimen all the way from patients to laboratory. Material and method: Outpatient staff, patients, and laboratory staff asked to answer questions in three separated questionnaire forms during the period between February-April 2016. One hundred and thirty-eight individuals asked to answer questions in three separated questionnaire forms, 34(24.64%) outpatient staff, 53(38.41%) patients and 51(36.96%) laboratory staff in different hospitals in Basrah. Among the patient group, 25 (47.17%) males and 28 (52.83%) were females. SPSS version 20 used for analysis the data. Results: Among the outpatient staff, 61.76% do not invert the tube to mix blood specimen with anticoagulant, 58.82% do not check expiration date on the tube before usage. Also 41.18% do not explain to the patient how to collect the specimen. Among patient group, 12% males and 21.43% females wash the urinary opening and the surrounding areas before collecting urine specimen. Percentage of females who give the specimen immediately to outpatient staff (46.43%) was statistically significant in comparison to men (P-value was 0.04)
Observational study of fetomaternal outcome in COVID -19 positive patients
Get PDFBackground: The impact of COVID 19 on the pregnant women has been of great concern for the gynecology, community medicine as well as the obstetrics domain of medical sciences. The different levels of the risks are posing to the health of the expecting individual, and this is chiefly due to the COVID 19 complications that is vital to note which can have a certain influence on the fetal health as well. Aim: Observational study of Fetomaternal outcome in covid -19 positive patients. Materials and Methods: There are certain symptoms of the covid 19 that shows and there are others that can be masked in certain individuals of the chosen subpopulation who are the main participants of the study, in this retrospective observational study, a total 67 participants have been included in order to find and analyze the overall set of the foetomaternal outcomes that is vital to understand. Results: The effect of the COVID 19 has been found to be different on different person but the fetal outcome is mostly safe and in rare cases, there exists chances of mortality. But the intensive care units need to be prepared and kept ready for the severe complications, as for these cases
Orthodontic-periodontic interdisciplinary approach: A literature review
Get PDFIn the last few years, there has been a major advancement in the orthodontic treatment of adult patients. Adult orthodontics differs from children's orthodontics in that there is virtually no more growth in adults and that the tooth-supporting structures, the periodontium, have changed.Because orthodontic treatment is done through the periodontium, having a healthy tooth supporting system is a must. At the same time, when the tooth moves under the influence of orthodontic treatment, the periodontium undergoes a variety of modifications. This review article discusses relationship between periodontal tissue and orthodontic treatment
Forensic odontology: Awareness from the scratch
Get PDFForensic dentistry (odontology) deals with the examination, handling and presentation of dental evidence for the legal system. The aim of the study was to evaluate the knowledge , attitude and practice of dental graduates towards forensic odontology and the its future as a profession. A cross-sectional institution-based study was conducted among 60 interns and dental graduates of Government Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar through a online questionnaire based study during COVID pandemic in the month of February 2022 and the results were tabulated. 100% dentists were aware about forensic odontology being a branch of dentistry but only 93% had studied it during their curriculum .The study concluded more and more information related to forensic odontology is requires by dentist especially pedodontist when dealing with evidence in criminal cases, such as child abuse or sexual assaults or when identifying multiple victims
The developments of goalball famous visually impaired blind athletes’ agility using smart ladder drill prototype
Get PDFDesigning the quasi-experimental research method to develop the agility of goalball athletes using the smart ladder drill prototype. The duration of the training was 8 weeks, 5 days per week with a sample size of 20 blind goalball athletes’ students of the Songkla School for the Blind; Songkhla Province, Thailand with purposive sampling was selected. The independent variable is a training program using the smart ladder drill prototype that the smart ladder drill prototype, the master control box, and the remote sensor pad and working concept by Singhachainara et al., (2019) including running, high-knee running, side slides, and footsteps activity developments using pretest-posttest-design method was compared on independent and dependent variables. Training styles obtained with four types: One-Two-Three-Four-In-Linear-Run-Throughs. Statistically significant was analyzed with Cronbach reliability ranged from 0.78 to 0.98, variance ranged from 0.47 to 1.01, F-test analysis indicate that of .01. Comparisons between pre-test activity development and training activities (post-test) of the agility improvements are differentiated of four activity developments, significantly (p<.01). That is, the mean in the training activities of the agility improvements (post-test) was lower than the mean in goalball athletes' agility group's pre-test
Understanding representation of combat in first-person shooter video games: History and politics through the eyes of a player
No full textThis paper aims to provide a deeper insight into some of the most popular FPS (First-Person Shooter) video games available. The available literature on this subject tends to discuss the negative psychological impacts of playing this genre of video games. However, this paper deviates from the traditional focus and adopts a more dynamic approach. The aim of this manuscript is to discuss how combat has been represented in FPS video games by referring to real-life events. This paper uses content analysis and descriptive approach to discuss how combat along with history and politics can be observed by the players in popular FPS video games like Call of Duty, Battlefield etc. There are references to international history and politics since most of the video games within the ambit of this study are based on true events. The broader aim is to explore the possibility of presenting accurate international events, particularly wars and battles in combat video games and the possibility of learning through them. Video games like Call of Duty and Battlefield are known all over the world for their intensive graphical representation
Vietnamese political culture: Theoretical research
Get PDFCurrently, political culture is becoming the subject of topical research. There have been many domestic and foreign studies directly or indirectly related to this topic, because politicians and researchers to varying degrees have recognized the importance of political culture to national governance. The prosperity of the country, the happy life of the people, the sustainability of the regime will surely be possible if the country builds a progressive political culture on the basis of national culture. In order to shape a national socialist system and build a political system, it is necessary to develop a foundational theoretical framework to identify the political culture and the country's political system from which it is possible to identify contradictions in the value system of the existing political culture with the Tectonic-oriented political culture, at the same time, seek directions and solutions to realize the political culture background in the future
Collaborative innovation and social exchange: Implementing policy innovation in Indonesia
Get PDFPublic sector organizations have a very important role in the implementation of meeting public needs. This shows that sector organizations are required to produce innovations in governance. The main objective of this research is to describe Collaborative Innovation and social exchange in the implementation of innovation policies in Indonesia. The data obtained from the results of interviews and observations, and strengthened by the study of secondary data were processed through descriptive research methods with a qualitative approach. Based on the results of the study, the implementation of innovation in Indonesia has not been running effectively, seen from the data on the Indonesian Innovation Index. The same thing with MEMBARA innovation, which is a collaborative program, has not been running effectively. This is due to the understanding between actors in the MEMBARA program regarding their respective functions and duties is not maximized and is not in accordance with Social Exchange in Collaborative Innovation
Comparative study of efficacy of standard kshar sutra and udumber ksheer sutra in the management of Naadi Vrana (pilonidal sinus)
Get PDFBackground: The term Naadi Vrana is meaning sinus. Its classification and management including various local and systemic measures are the main objectives of the classical text. Sinus is a granulation tissue-lined blind channel that extends from an epithelial surface into the surrounding tissues. Sinus means “Hollow” or “A bay”(Latin). There are 8 types of Naadi Vrana like Vaatik naadi, Paitik naadi, Kaphaj naai, Vaat-Pitaj naadi, Pit-Kaphaj naadi, Vaat-Kaphaj naadi, Sannipatik naadi and Aagantuja naadi. The prevalence of pilonidal illness is estimated to be around 26 per 100,000 people. The incidence rate of pilonidal disease is approximately 0.7%. Objective: To study the efficacy of Standard Kshar Sutra & Udumber ksheer sutra in the management of Naadi Vrana (Pilonidal Sinus). Material & Method: The present study is designed as a Randomized clinical trial in which 36 patients will be enrolled. Sutra will be applied in Naadi Vrana (Pilonidal Sinus). Assessment will be done 0th, 7th day, 14thday, 21st day and 28th day. Result:- The changes are expected to be observed in subjective parameters with objective parameters in the Healing of Naadi Vrana (Pilonidal Sinus)
COVID 19 pandemic and laws during it
Get PDFBACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 is the fatal disease which is spreading all across the world. Multispectral impact can be seen on people’s lives most of them is adverse and negative impact. SUMMARY: COVID-19 is tackled by preventive measures and it needs the backing of laws and regulation to strengthen the fight against COVID-19. Various laws are invokes and needs to be revisited and followed in letter and spirit. CONCLUSION: The laws which invoked in the COVID-19 pandemic must have some checks and balancing mechanism most suitable a judicial oversight or supervision to properly and justly implement the law. Vaccine hesitancy can be seen among people as many anti-social elements are spreading lies about the dosages of vaccine. Therefore proper care needs to be taken care of such elements. Necessary changes in laws must be made in order to keep them relevant in modern times