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Filter by:Studies based on the relationship between Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and the gastrointestinal system have been conducted in patients with constipation with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and in children with infantile cerebral palsy. For IBS patients, OMT can facilitate visceral vascularization and restore the physiological elasticity and motility of the viscera, and of the peritoneal structures around the viscera. The study also focused on the effects of OMT on women and constipated children, indicating an improvement in the stool consistency, reduction in the symptoms of constipation, the severity of the constipation, and in the use of laxative drugs. In patients with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), the secondary health disorders include the alteration of gastric acid secretion, abnormal colonic myenteric activity, and neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD). Patients with NBD present loss or absence of normal bowel function. About 80% of SCI is accompanied by NBD resulting in a lower quality of life caused by loss of independence, sense of embarrassment, mental disorder, social isolation. Conservative treatments for NBD after SCI include oral laxatives, enemas, retroanal trans-grade irrigation and digital anorectal stimulation. These treatments are mainly focused on promoting intestinal faecal evacuation and on strengthening the anal sphincter to improve bowel function. There are no studies that investigate the effects of OMT on patients with SCI, however, several studies have already showed the effects of OMT on the nervous system, on the hemodynamic system, and on visceral motility. Therefore, the starting hypothesis of this study is to use OMT in order to improve the symptoms of NBD in subjects with SCI, through a global OMT
During the pandemic era, medical personnel should wear full protective suits. However, they limit the performance of medical procedures. One of the main questions is whether to use double gloves. The study was based on dying gloves used during resuscitation. The gloves were secured with disposable hermetically sealed pouches and described by one of the EMS team members - each time after resuscitation was completed.
This study seeks to determine the prevalence of knee and ankle tendinopathies in youth basketball players, as well as determine the efficacy of a Basketball specific Neuromuscular training warm-up in reducing injuries.
Background: To assess the impact of pre-season clinical measures and rotator muscles strength on the risk of significant shoulder injury (SSI) in elite adolescent badminton players Design: Prospective cohort study Participants: Nine elite adolescents badminton players were included and followed from September 2018 to May 2019. Independent variables: A pre-season visit consisted in clinical and isokinetic shoulder strength testing. Isokinetic internal and external rotator shoulder muscles strength was tested at 60, 120 and 240°/s. Conventional and functional (eccentric-to-concentric) ratios (FR) were calculated. SSI collection was performed by an experienced sport physician.
Randomized Control Trial, To determine the effects of arm ergometer exercise on pulmonary function of Spinal Cord Injury.
Severe and refractory pain after acute injury is a known-risk factor for chronic opioid use disorder. In this study, the investigators will use Virtual Reality (VR) immersion as a non-pharmacological adjunct to treat pain associated with acute traumatic injuries, including traumatic brain injury. The investigators hypothesize that VR therapy will decrease pain and reduce opioid use in patients with acute traumatic injuries, including TBI.
This study will evaluate the safety of a 96-hour intravenous vitamin C infusion protocol (50 mg/kg every 6 hours) in patients with hypoxemia and suspected COVID-19.
This prospective clinical trial will compare the bacterial burden in the wound bed and on the periwound skin before and after mechanical debridement with EZ Debride using fluorescence imaging. After consenting, the ulcers of eligible subjects are measured, photographed and undergo the MolecuLight imaging procedure (MLiX). The ulcer is mechanically debridement with the EZ Debride device after which a second MLiX procedure is performed. The investigator will then compare the two images.
This research study is an extension on a study already preregistered NCT04209283 and is designed to investigate the use of a simple cognitive task (a memory cue followed by playing the computer game "Tetris") for decreasing the number of intrusive memories of trauma among trauma-exposed women in Iceland. This is a single case series using a within subject multiple baseline AB design. Participants will aim to complete a no-intervention phase ('A': baseline phase) of one week followed by a one-week intervention phase ('B'), including a one-session intervention with a researcher comprising the simple cognitive task, followed by instructions to continue using the technique self-guided in subsequent weeks. Participants will be asked to monitor the occurrence of intrusive memories of trauma in a daily diary. It is predicted that participants will report fewer intrusive memories during the intervention phase than during the preceding baseline phase and that the frequency of targeted intrusive memories is going to decrease relative to non-targeted intrusive memories. Furthermore, the investigators will explore whether having fewer intrusive memories has an impact on function and/or PTSD, depressive or anxiety symptoms.
The perioperative approach adopted in a cohort of adult oncological patients undergoing major abdominal surgery will be described. In particular, the physician's attitude toward use of sCr for identification of patients at risk for PO-AKI will be described, as well as the patients who should be reassessed in the long term for progression toward CKD. The incidence and risk factors associated with PO-AKI and renal function deterioration within a year postoperatively will be also evaluated.