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Clinical presentation of peritoneal tuberculosis in a 38-year-old male patient with no pathologic history: case report in Ecuador
Get PDFIntroduction: peritoneal tuberculosis, commonly abbreviated as TB, represents one of the most complex and challenging modalities to identify within the various forms of tuberculosis occurring outside the lungs, known as extrapulmonary tuberculosis. The difficulty presented by this challenge may be most significant in those areas where the incidence of the disease is low, as well as in patients suffering from cirrhosis, in whom the mere presence of ascites may not be sufficient to warrant further investigation of their health status. Significant delay in the identification and appropriate treatment of peritoneal tuberculosis can lead to a number of adverse consequences resulting in worse clinical outcomes for the affected patient. The aim of the present study is to learn about the clinical presentation of this pathology. Case Report: a 38-year-old male patient presents with holocranial headache accompanied by unquantified thermal elevations of 24 hours of evolution, 3 hours ago the symptomatology is exacerbated and accompanied by diffuse abdominal pain of great intensity, reason for which he goes to the doctor. Conclusion: the diagnostic process for peritoneal tuberculosis can be complicated and challenging, and this is due to a series of factors such as the presence of non-specific symptoms, the fact that the onset of the disease is usually insidious and gradual, as well as the variability in the findings that can be observed in the imaging tests performed.
Genetic aspects of gynaecological diseases: new approaches to diagnosis and treatment
Get PDFCurrently, there is no consensus among experts regarding the causes of gynaecological diseases. It is hypothesized that various environmentales factors, such as an unhealthy lifestyle (smoking, overeating, and lack of physical activity), may influence the development of gynaecological diseases. Therefore, the aim of the work will be to investigate the genetic aspects of gynecological diseases, from diagnostic methods to treatment. However, the hypothesis of genetic origin is considered particularly important in the etiopathogenesis of gynecological diseases. The main strategies for identifying and treating women\u27s health ailments with a genetic component have been examined. Although numerous studies have been conducted, the regulation of the reproductive system and the pathogenesis of hormone-dependent pathologies are still not fully understood. These problems are complex and relevant in both the scientific sphere and practical medicine. In gynecological practice, the most frequent conditions among women of reproductive age are fibroids, adenomyosis, and ovarian cysts. These conditions often require radical surgery. Recently, there has been a trend of younger patients experiencing disruptions in their reproductive function, often resulting in infertility ranging from 30-80 %. The clinical presentation of the disease is severe, with prolonged and heavy bleeding, complications, and progressive pain. This can lead to a loss of work capacity and psychoemotional disorders. Therefore, this issue is extremely relevant. At the time of examination, the duration of the disease ranged from 1 to 10 years. Patients reported complaints of heavy or prolonged menstruation, menstrual cycle disturbances, lower abdominal pain, and infertility. The clinical picture and patients\u27 complaints indicate a genetic association with the disease
Prevention of Mutagenesis, Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in first Generation Male Rats whose Parents are Exposed to Gamma Radiation and Hexavalent Chromium
Get PDFIntroduction: Children exposed to radiation chemical agents or born to exposed parents faced elevated risks of stochastic pathologies, including genetic disorders, tumours, and leukaemia. These risks were attributed to mutations and latent genomic damage caused by such exposures. Methods: This six-month experimental study at NAO ZKMU in Kazakhstan evaluated Burdock Root Oil\u27s protective effects against gamma radiation and hexavalent chromium-induced damage in 100 Wistar rats, analyzed using Statistica 10.Results: The findings revealed that the offspring of parents exposed to combined chromium and gamma irradiation (Cr⁶⁺ + γ) exhibited a 33% increase in micronuclei (6.3 ±1.16‰, P ≤ 0.01) compared to controls (4.56 ± 1.18‰), indicating significant genotoxicity. Burdock Root Oil reduced micronuclei levels to 5.34 ± 0.792‰ (P≥ 0.05), comparable to control levels. Chromosomal aberrations in the Cr⁶⁺+ γgroup increased by 54% (2.77 ± 0.537%, P ≤ 0.001), while Burdock Root Oil reduced total aberrations by 19.5% (P ≤ 0.005). Markers of oxidative stress showed significant improvement; superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity increased by 16.7%, catalase by 22.6%, and sulfhydryl groups by 23% (P≤ 0.05), while malondialdehyde levels decreased by 16% (P ≤ 0.05). The SH/MDA ratio increased by 45% (P ≤ 0.05).Conclusions: Burdock Root Oil effectively mitigated genotoxic, oxidative, and inflammatory effects in the offspring of parents exposed to gamma radiation and chromium. It restored immune balance, reduced oxidative stress, and preserved genomic stabilit
Rapid Review: Integrating Climate Change into Nursing Practices and Education in the Arab Middle East
Get PDFIntroduction: The Middle East confronts substantial challenges from climate change, characterized by elevated temperatures, water shortages, and increasingly severe weather phenomena. Despite its crucial significance, Arab nursing students lack a notable education regarding climate issues. This study examines the integration of climate change considerations within nursing across Arab Middle Eastern countries. Methods: A rapid review of studies published between 2018 and 2024 focused on climate change in nursing education and practices. Major academic databases, including Scopus and Web of Science, were searched using terms related to nursing and climate change. Thirteen studies were included in the final review following the recommendations proposed by PRISMA. Results: The studies centered on nursing students, interns, and professionals, emphasizing the implications of climate change on health practices. Key themes included climate change integration in education and the role of nursing interventions, highlighting the need for improved educational strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration. Conclusions: There is a crucial need for a comprehensive framework in nursing education that integrates climate change and environmental health, emphasizing emotional well-being and proactive strategies to address climate-related health impacts and promote environmentally conscious behaviors among vulnerable population
Relationship between algd gene and biofilm density in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Get PDFIntroduction: Infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a cause of nosocomial infections that are acquired when patients are hospitalized. The incidence of bacterial infections is 80% related to biofilm formation, which is the main mediator of infection. Pseudomonas aeruginosa genetically produces at least three polysaccharides that help the biofilm formation process and maintain the stability of the biofilm structure, one of which is the algD gene. Objective: Analyze the relationship between the presence of the algD gene and biofilm density in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Method: analytical observational research, consecutive sampling technique with a total sample of 33 clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The biofilm formation test uses the microtiter plate assay method to determine the presence of the algD gene in the conventional PCR method. Results: The results of the biofilm development process showed that 4 isolates (12.1%) did not produce biofilm and 29 isolates (87.9%) produced biofilm, including 10 isolates (30.3%) produced weak biofilm, 13 isolates (39.4% ) produces moderate biofilm. And 6 isolates (18.2%) produced strong biofilms. Based on PCR amplification, 31 isolates (93.9) carried the algD gene and 2 isolates (6.1%) did not carry the algD gene. The statistical analysis results using the chi-square test obtained a p-value = 0.011. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the presence of the algD gene and biofilm density in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
The impact of personal factors on vietnamese consumers\u27 attitudes towards sustainable fashion and their purchase decisions
Get PDFIntroduction: The fashion industry is increasingly recognized as a significant contributor to the ongoing ecological and climate crises. As a result, more companies are acknowledging the importance of promoting responsible growth in fashion. This study analyzes different personal factors influencing Vietnamese consumer behaviors, including customer perceptions, customer motivations, financial situations, and environmental concerns; examines how these factors affect customer attitudes and behaviors toward sustainable fashion consumption.Methods: Based on a survey of 363 respondents and using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the study demonstrates that customer motivation has the most significant impact on attitudes toward sustainable fashion.Results: Environmental concerns significantly impact customers\u27 purchasing decisions; however, consumer perception does not affect the choice to use sustainable fashion products. While consumers show a positive attitude toward sustainable fashion, there remains a gap between this attitude and actual purchasing behavior.Conclusions: Based on these findings, the authors propose relevant and meaningful solutions for sustainable fashion businesses and Vietnamese authorities
Technology in IoT Systems: Automation of Temperature Control in Greenhouses
Get PDFIntroduction: protected agriculture faces challenges related to climatic instability and resource efficiency. IoT-based systems offer innovative solutions to optimize climate control in greenhouses.
Objective: to implement and evaluate an automated system to control temperature in the "Quinta Aguja de Oro" greenhouse, located in the Andean region of Ecuador.
Methods: an IoT system was designed using DHT11 sensors, an Arduino Uno microcontroller, and actuators (fans and nebulizers). The system was tested over 30 days in a 100 m² greenhouse. Data on thermal stability, energy consumption, and productivity were compared with those from a manually operated greenhouse.
Results: the automated system improved thermal stability by 41.7 %, reduced energy consumption by 30 %, and increased productivity by 18 % compared to manual methods.
Keywords: IoT, greenhouses, automation, protected agriculture systems, climate control
Applicability of the inverted classroom methodology in the teaching of occupational health and environment
Get PDFIntroduction: the inverse method is currently considered a very effective way of teaching in higher education. However, studies applied to all possible contexts are not available, resulting necessary its application and the reporting of results, which was the main objective of this Case Study. Method: the inverse method was implemented during 4 consecutive periods in the teaching of occupational safety and health in the industrial maintenance career. For the implementation of the method, the class was extended to a previous period (review of theoretical contents) and a subsequent period (feedback and execution of reinforcement activities) to the classroom meetings, where theory application activities were developed to simulate the actions performed by the safety technician in working life. Results: data were collected throughout the implementation of the method that allowed analyzing its suitability. Academic performance (71.5%), pass rate (91.8%), teacher evaluation (95.7%) and the results of a satisfaction survey with the applied methodology evidenced the feasibility and efficiency of the method in teaching the subject of occupational health and environment in the context of higher education,Conclusions: therefore, it is concluded that FL should be implemented in higher education, and similar results are expected under the particular conditions of each university context.
Clinical Features of Oxygenation, Micro-Arousals, and Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep Bruxism: A Retrospective Study
Get PDFThis retrospective study compared oxygenation, hypopnea episodes, micro-arousals, and periodic limb movements in individuals with sleep bruxism and a control group. A total of 129 polysomnography records from 2011 to 2019 were analyzed (54 with SB, 74 controls). Subjects with sleep bruxism were classified according to Lavigne et al. (≥25 events/hour). Variables included sex, age, micro-arousals, oxygenation, hypopnea episodes, and periodic limb movements. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparisons. Subjects with sleep bruxism had a higher average number of micro-arousals: NMOR (SB: 29.5 vs. Control: 24.3) and MOR (sleep bruxism: 18.5 vs. Control: 13.2). Respiratory events with arousals were twice as frequent (sleep bruxism: 3.07 vs. Control: 1.69), and hypopnea episodes were more frequent and lasted longer in sleep bruxism (34.09 episodes, 11.5 sec) compared to controls (24.38 episodes, 7.4 sec). Oxygenation was lower in controls but remained within normal limits: NMOR (SB: 92.6 vs. Control: 89) and MOR (sleep bruxism: 92.9 vs. Control: 88). periodic limb movements frequency was also higher in sleep bruxism (sleep bruxism: 72.4 vs. Control: 65.7), though differences were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). In conclusion, sleep bruxism was associated with more frequent micro-arousals, hypopnea episodes, and periodic limb movements compared to controls, while oxygenation levels were lower in the control group
Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Sleep Disorders in young people with Sleep Bruxism. Cross-sectional study
Get PDFThe study aimed to describe the results of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and sleep disturbances in young adults aged 21 to 25 diagnosed with sleep bruxism through polysomnography. A descriptive observational study was conducted with 20 participants to analyze sleep disturbances related to habits and behavioral disorders, as well as specific sleep disorders and movement disorders during sleep. Additionally, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale was applied, and physical conditions such as body mass index, neck circumference, and airway obstruction degree were evaluated. The statistical analysis was descriptive, using measures of central tendency, absolute, and relative frequencies. The results showed a high prevalence of sleep disorders in participants with Sleep Bruxism. The main disturbances observed were excessive daytime sleepiness (60%), insufficient sleep (40%), variability in sleep schedules (50%), insomnia (30%), and somniloquy (75%). The recorded averages were: Epworth Sleepiness Index of 11, neck circumference of 33.15 cm, Body mass index of 23.58, and airway obstruction degree of 20%, none of which reached risk levels. In conclusion, the results reflect a high prevalence of sleep disturbances, mainly excessive daytime sleepiness, insufficient sleep, possible signs of depressive disorder, and somniloquy in young adults with sleep bruxism