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Navigating the Landscape of Brain-Computer Interfaces in Medicine: Unveiling Benefits, Mechanisms, and Challenges
Get PDFAdvancements in understanding brain function combined with technology have unleashed enormous benefits to the disabled and even able-bodied persons. The evolution of utilizing brain signals to communicate with or control various computerized devices has proven to be effective in the world of medicine as well as other industries such as gaming, robotics, military, and work environments. Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) represent a cutting-edge technology enabling machine control through thought. Though most wearable devices employ EEG-based technologies, current research is going into a method known as fNRIS. However, despite proven advantages, challenges are yet to be resolved. Costs, extensive training requirements, exposure to potential cyberattacks, security, and privacy issues are being researched. However, greater study in each area is required to fully realize the vast benefits of this combination of science and technology but with consideration to lowering related risks. This paper discusses what we currently know and the potential of this knowledge but also exposes what we don’t know, encouraging more extensive study and testing
Importance of Barretstown Serious Fun Concept from a Scientific Point of View
Get PDFWhen a child has a serious medical problem, it’s stressful for everyone in the family. This child needs extra support to manage the distress that comes with being sick. This support is not limited only to the medical team accompanying or responsible for the treatment process; it also extends to include many stakeholders and individuals who may be able to provide significant assistance and support in various aspects and related fields. Here, comes Barretstown, as one of the most important organisations which standing beside sick children and their families. Barretstown offering a unique, serious, fun, therapeutic recreation-based program that seeks to provide a positive lifelong experience for children with life-threatening illnesses, and their families. Each program and activity at Barretstown is specially designed to help each child cope and recover from the devastating effects of a serious illness. In this short article, I want to enlighten readers on the importance of the Barretstown therapeutic concept from a scientific point of view by reviewing the available evidence related to that topic
Association of COVID-19 with Vaccination Status Among Health Science College Students, University of Duhok, 2022
Get PDFBackground and objectives: During the Covid-19 pandemic the community adopts several preventive measures such as; hand washing, wearing masks and social distancing whereas acquiring vaccines was considered to be the most efficient preventive measure. Therefore, this study was designed to calculate its association among health care students. Methods: A 310 students from college of health sciences/ university of Duhok participated through answering an online questioner for identifying the vaccine coverage, its efficacy through (RR) measurement and the hesitancy causes. Results: A high proportion of participants 231 out of 310 (74.5%) were registered for analysis, the vaccination coverage was low (45%) meanwhile the vaccine hesitancy was found to be high (55%) and the main cause was the side effects of the vaccines. Among 46 participants who experienced COVID-19 disease, 35(76.08%) were among those who not get vaccinated while only 11 (23.9%) were among vaccinated students; four from 46(8.6%) students were among those who got the disease before two weeks from vaccination while 7 (15.21%) were among those whose experienced the disease after two weeks from vaccination. The risk ratio or relative risk among who’s got two doses or more of vaccination was estimated to be (0.068) which is lower that among none vaccinated or vaccinated with one dose (0.164). The overall relative risk among vaccinated students was 0.414 CI: (0.183 – 0.936) with a P value < 0.05 which was statistically significant as well as the risk of infection was lowest (0.07) among who wear masks always while it was highest (0.17) among who wear masks occasionally. Conclusion: Health students are advised and encouraged to receive COVID-19 vaccination as well as to wear masks always
Analysis of Victims' Attitude and Isolation from Sexual Harassment among Athletes in South-South State Sports Councils of Nigeria
Get PDFThis study was designed to determine the Prevalence and Determinants of Sexual Harassment Among Athletes in South-South States Sports Council in Nigeria. Two specific objectives, two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population for the study comprised of 1,647 male and 1,274 female athletes. They give a total of 2,921 sports athletes in South-South Sports Council which spread across the six states. The sample size of the study consisted of 336 male and 262 female athletes giving a total of 598 representing 20% of athletes from each of the state Sport Council. Instrument titled “Victims Attitude and Isolation as a determinant of Sexual Harassment of Athletes Questionnaire (VAIDSHAQ)” was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three research experts, all from the University of Uyo. Instrument was trial tested on 20 athletes who were not part of the research sample. Cronbach Alpha Reliability Statistics and reliability co-efficient of 0.98 was obtained. The data was analysed using simple regression to answer research questionswhile the hypothesis was tested using F-ratio in simple linear regressionat .05 levels of significance. The prevalence of victim attitudes and isolations from sexual partners are determined of sexual harassments among athletes. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended among measures that individuals with records of sexual abuse should not be admitted into the sport council in order to avoid repetition of such act. Also, that victims of sexual harassment who refuse to report the incidence should be sanctioned by the sport council when noticed
Complicated Appendicitis in Children: Current Management. Review Article
Get PDFComplicated appendicitis in children is a challenging condition to treat and the treatment options that are available include conservative treatment followed by interval appendectomy and immediate appendectomy. Both these treatment options are effective but as there is no consensus on the management of complicated appendicitis, the treatment option is often decided by the treating surgeon. We have conducted this review article to look at the treatment options that are available, from conservative treatment to immediate appendectomy. We have also looked at the role of percutaneous drainage of appendicular abscess and the role of interval appendectomy
Evaluation of Haemopoietic Parameters of Selected Ethnomedicinal Remedies
Get PDFIntroduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 2 billion people, or 30% of the world's population, are affected by anaemia. In low- and middle-income countries, the prevalence of anaemia is highest among women of reproductive age and young children, with estimates suggesting that up to 60% of pregnant women and nearly 50% of preschool children suffer from anaemia.Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the haemopoietic parameters of four traditionally used blood building plants; Justicia carnea, Jathropha tanjorensis, Sorghum bicolor and Tetracera alnifolia; whose anti-anaemic parameters have not been compared.Method: The crude extracts were obtained by macerating 100g of each plant sample in methanol and dichloromethane, followed by concentrating the extracts using a rotary evaporator and drying in a desiccator. Phytochemical screening, elemental analysis, vitamin B3, B6, B12 analysis and GC-MS were carried out on the plant samples; J. tanjorensis, J. carnea, S. bicolor and T. alnifolia.Results: Phytochemical screening showed the presence of Triterpenoids, Flavonoids, Tannins, saponins, Phlobatamins, Anthraquinones, Cardiac glycosides, Steroids, Carbohydrates, and proteins. GC-MS analysis revealed some compounds.Conclusion: A comparison of the concentrations of the mineral and vitamins analysed revealed that J. tanjorensis had high concentrations of copper, iron and zinc, but was not statistically significant compared to the other plants investigated. The results obtained from the analysis of the vitamins, showed that Sorghum bicolor had high concentrations of vitamins: B3, B6 and B12 to the plants. Also. vitamin B3 was significantly higher at p<0.05 in Sorghum bicolor. The findings from this study showed that the investigated plants are suitable candidates for the development of blood building medications and their use in traditional settings as blood tonics is warranted. Furthermore, Sorghum bicolor is the most promising of the four medicinal plants as a candidate for further therapeutic studies
Erdheim Chester Histiocytosis: About a New Case Reveled after Ten Years History of Diabetes Insipidus
Get PDFErdheim-Chester Disease (ECD) is a rare form of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by the proliferation of lipid-rich histiocytes and foam-like tissue cells. Here, we present a case report of a 31-year-old male patient with ECD who initially presented with nonspecific symptoms including diabetes insipidus. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis, showing typical histological features of ECD. Treatment with Anakinra and corticosteroids led to significant improvement in symptoms. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive literature review summarizing the clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and treatment options for ECD. This case highlights the importance of considering ECD in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with multisystem involvement and underscores the challenges in managing this rare disease
Risk Factors Associated with Pressure Ulcers among Home Health Care Patients; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Get PDFBackground: Patients, professionals, and health care systems are faced with a serious problem of pressure ulcers. They represent a significant occurrence and prevalence throughout the world. Their character iatrogenic states that its appearance is preventable, and its incidence is an indicator of scientific and technical quality both in primary care and specialized care. Surgery may be necessary to accelerate the healing process, although most pressure ulcers are usually treated with debridement and conservative therapy. Their reported incidence and prevalence are significant worldwide. Objectives: The study's objectives are to identify the pressure ulcer risk factors in patients getting home health care, as well as to look at the quantity, type, and characteristics of pressure ulcers as well as patient comorbidities. Methods: Cross-sectional study, Home Care Nursing personnel questionnaire to determine the Risk Factors of Pressure Ulcers, patient comorbidities, and the number, and characteristics of pressure ulcers among patients receiving home care in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results: PU is prevalent among the studied participants in Saudi Arabia, about 55% of these ulcers showed noticeable distraction of skin and/or deeper soft tissue against a bony prominence. We have also found a significant relationship between PU and gender, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, incontinence issues, nutritional status, and physical status, cerebrovascular accidents, trauma, and chronic kidney disease. Conclusion: Different risk factors are associated with PU such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and nutritional, and physical status. To monitor and promote best practices in skin care for highly dependent patients, continued measurement and evaluation of PU incidence, it is recommended more research of risk factors of PU development be assessed at home Health care Centers
Benign Macrocystic Serous Cystadenoma of the Tail of the Pancreas: A Case Report
Get PDFSerous cystadenoma is a rare benign cystic lesion of the pancreas, predominantly affecting women with a mean age of onset around 62 years. While often asymptomatic, it can manifest with nonspecific symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea. We present the case of a 68-year-old woman with abdominal pain and nausea, diagnosed with a serous cystadenoma in the tail of the pancreas through imaging modalities. Radiological examinations revealed a septated, multilayered cystic lesion with lobulated contour and calcifications. Surgical resection was performed, and pathological examination confirmed a serous cystadenoma. Differential diagnosis from pseudocysts and malignant serous cystadenocarcinomas is crucial. Treatment options include pancreatic resection, with close monitoring recommended for asymptomatic patients or those at high surgical risk. Despite their benign nature, accurate diagnosis and management of serous cystadenomas are essential
Comparative Effect of Lisinopril and Amlodipine with Moringa Oleifera on the Kidney Function of Dexamethasone and Salt-Induced Hypertensive Albino Rats
Get PDFHypertension is one of the most common causes of death worldwide; and a common cause of cardiovascular and renal complications which can be frequent, chronic and age related. Use of antihypertensive drugs such as Lisinopril and Amlodipine which have no significant first pass effects, pose a threat to the kidney. This study aimed at comparing the effects of conventional antihypertensive drugs Lisinopril and Amlodipine with Moringa oleifera on the kidney of Albino rats using Urea and Creatinine as markers. A total of 30 Albino rats were divided into six groups. Group I served as negative control; Group II as positive control; Groups III, IV, V and VI were test groups. They were induced hypertension with Dexamethasone-salt and treated with 0.07mg/kg body weight Lisinopril, 0.27mg/kg Amlodipine and with 20mg/kg and 40mg/kg Moringa oleifera leaves capsules respectively. At the end of treatment which lasted for 3 weeks, the animals were sacrificed and blood samples collected into clean-dry containers and serum harvested; and used to measure the levels of Urea and Creatinine with Chemistry auto-analyzer (COBAS C111). Data obtained were analysed using statistical package for the social sciences (IBM-SPSS) version 27.0. The results indicated no significant increase in serum Urea and insignificant decrease in Creatinine in all the treatment groups. This indicates synergy in these classes of antihypertensive drugs and Moringa at the said concentrations. Based on these results, it can be concluded that Moringa oleifera leaves extract could be used complementarily with Lisinopril and Amlodipine for treatment and management of hypertension