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Description of septic pseudarthrosis with chirurgical treatment in two steps (first step : Implementation of cement, second step : bone reconstruction, with or without device)
The jejunum of the input segment is properly ligated with double line 7 at 3-5cm from the anastomotic site, and the jejunum of the output segment is extended to 30cm
Motor control, notably expressed through the complexity of the variability of the locomotor pattern, is disturbed at the central level by an apprehension of pain and movement, more than pain itself (or by biomechanical / structural damage of the spine) in chronic low back pain (cLBP) patients. The aim of this study is to control that variability is reduced during gait at comfortable level and to test that distraction can reduce pain avoidance and therefore increase variability in cLBP patients.
our practice for the past 10 years we have noticed a transitional impairment of liver function (elevated liver enzymes, total and direct bilirubin, and elevated serum lactate levels) following donors' liver resection. Several drugs have been investigation on liver regeneration , proven benefit of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) on rats with steatohpatitis
Enhancing the mealtime experience through changing the social and physical aspects of dining holds the potential to not only improve food intake among residents, but enhance their quality of life. The CHOICE+ Program is designed to support relationship-centred mealtimes in long-term care (LTC). This current study will pilot the CHOICE+ Program over the course of 18 months in three LTC homes with the support of a single external facilitator. The research team will collect data at mealtimes and from staff, residents and family members to determine what changes occurred and how this impacted the mealtime experience. The results of this study will provide insight into the efficacy of the CHOICE+ Program and if the program holds potential to improve mealtimes for residents in LTC through relationship-centered dining, as well as capacity building among those who live and work in the home to identify areas for improvement and work together to make change.
A convenience sample of 20 participants, 18 years or older healthy individuals were recruited. Participants were excluded if they report being pregnant or being treated for a musculoskeletal injury. After explanation of the study and consent were obtained, each participant completed background information and the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT). Participants began by completing a 1 minute, 3mph walking gait assessment while unbraced, followed by a 2-minute, 6mph unbraced running assessment. Following the unbraced condition participants were randomly assigned into 1 of 4 conditions: [1] Active Ankle 329 Ankle Sleeve, [2] AS1Pro, [3] Eclipse 1, or [4] Eclipse 2. Participants placed an assigned brace on each ankle and then repeated the walking gait and running assessments. After this test the participants filled out a 10-item satisfaction questionnaire, and then were randomly assigned a second brace. The protocol was repeated until they have completed the walking, running, and satisfaction survey in all 4 brace conditions.
Rebion (Rebiscan, Inc) has developed a noninvasive, handheld device that uses retinal birefringence scanning (RBS) to rapidly assess eye fixation and retinal integrity in adults and children. The proprietary technology uses a scanned annulus of polarized laser light to create a signature that confirms central fixation within seconds. The project described herein aims to provide accurate assessment of brain dysfunction in TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) patients through the use of the developed device, which is called the Head and Intraocular Trauma Test (HITT) device.
Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis (AUD) is defined as inflammation of the colon diverticulum, often involving the colic wall and pericolic fat. In a double-blind RCT study, the investigators tested the efficacy of Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC PTA 4659 (L. reuteri), a specific strain with anti-inflammatory effect in association with conventional antibiotics, in treating AUD, compared with conventional antibiotic therapy plus placebo. A primary outcome was reduced abdominal pain and inflammatory markers (C-RP) in the group treated with L. reuteri compared with the placebo. A secondary outcome was reduced hours of hospitalization in the L. reuteri group. A double-blind, placebo RCT was conducted with 90 consecutive patients with a diagnosis of AUD treated at the Emergency Department of Foundation Poli-clinico A. Gemelli Hospital. Following a routine blood test and determination of C-reactive protein (C-RP) value, all patients were admitted to the Brief Observation Unit (BOU) and randomly as-signed to two groups: - Group A : Treated with ciprofloxacin 400 mg twice a day and metronidazole 500 mg three times a day for one week, plus supplementation with L. reuteri twice a day for 10 days. - Group B : Treated with the same antibiotic therapy as Group A for one week, plus placebo twice a day for 10 days. All patients completed a daily Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for abdominal pain, with a range from 0 (asymptomatic) to 10. C-RP value was determined again at 72 hours.
Different techniques of cryotherapy application present divergent responses. The objective was to establish differences between methods of application of ankle cryotherapy on skin surface temperature (TSP), agility and balance. The sample consisted of 20 healthy and active young men, 10 men and 10 women, with 21.4 (1.9) years. Initially, all performed the Modified Star Excursion Balance Test, Side Hop Test, and TSP collection of the lateral ankle region by digital thermography. After that, the application of the cryotherapy techniques - ice pack (PG), cold water immersion (LAI) and cryotherapy + compression by Game Ready® (CCGR), all for 20 minutes (') was randomized. The tests and TSP were reassessed in the immediate post-10'', 20'' and 30 'post. After three and six days, the other application forms were reassessed. Thus, the participants were randomly assigned to the three forms of cryotherapy.
The purpose of this study is to assess validity and reliability of Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) in patients with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy