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Filter by:Computer-aided diagnostic software has been used to assist physicians in various ways. Text-based prediction algorithms have been trained on past medical records through data mining and feature analysis. Currently, all text-based machine learning prediction problem models have been built on extracted data with no research completed on free text based prediction algorithms. This study aims to determine the accuracy of a free text prediction algorithm in predicting the probability of appendicitis in patients presenting to the Emergency Department with abdominal pain and gastrointestinal symptoms.
The prevalence of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) among patients presenting with diarrhea and bloating as their chief complaints is not well studied. Diarrhea and or bloating can be due to different etiologies such as celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome. However, concomitant EPI can exacerbate these conditions, or be the main cause of the symptoms. Furthermore, some of these diagnoses can be epiphenomena or consequences of EPI. The Investigators hypothesize that EPI will be detected in significant proportion of patients with bloating or diarrhea and that early detection and management of EPI can prevent unnecessary work up for other causes of diarrhea.
Probiotics, which are part of the human body, are microorganisms, which are known to have beneficial effects when consumed in a certain amount, and have the function of controlling intestinal flora and inhibiting inflammation. Recently, probiotics have received much attention in the treatment of hypersensitivity syndrome. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of probiotic strains, ID-JPL934, in the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome. Overall satisfaction with improvement of bowel habits such as diarrhea and constipation as well as abdominal discomfort and abdominal discomfort in the group receiving ID-JPL934 capsules (test food group or test group) and control group (control food group or control group) (0-10 point visual analogue scale) for each symptom before and after ingestion to evaluate the degree of improvement of the symptoms. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between bacterial composition changes in the stool and the improvement of symptoms in the patients before and after ingestion.
A 3-month study was conducted in flood victims from affected villages in the Tumpat district, Kelantan. Participants were given either probiotic, Bifidobacterium infantis M63 (M-63 group) or no probiotics (control group) for three months. At baseline and 3-month, participants were assessed for thewater, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) practices, abdominal symptoms, breath testing for hydrogen and methane to detect the presence of SIBO and also fecal samples for gut microbiota profiling.
This is a randomized, double-blind, emergency department based, comparative effectiveness study of two medication for acute abdominal pain: intravenous lidocaine and intravenous hydromorphone. Patients will be enrolled during an emergency department visit and followed throughout their emergency department course and then by telephone 7 days later.
Aim 1 - Determine the pharmacokinetics of PMO (menthol) of three different doses in children with functional abdominal pain (FAP) (n=30). Aim 2 - Determine pharmacodynamic effect of three different doses of PMO on gut microbiome composition and contractile activity/gut transit rate.
Objective : To demonstrate diagnostic performances of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as compared to Computed Tomography (CT) as a second intention imaging modality in young women with acute non traumatic abdominopelvic pain and non contributive ultrasonography.
Colonic diverticulitis is a common clinical condition in patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with abdominal pain. The diagnosis and staging of patients with suspected acute diverticulitis is often made by CT imaging with intravenous contrast, which involves radiation exposure, is expensive and has contraindications. The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and role of bedside abdominal US for the diagnosis of acute diverticulitis
This open trial aims to evaluate feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of an internet-delivered CBT-program for children and adolescents with functional gastrointestinal disorders when implemented in regular care.
The advancement of laparoscopy and minimal access surgery has greatly influenced the evolution of anaesthetic techniques. However, postoperative pain intensity may be significant, with up to 40% of patients unsatisfied by routine analgesia and up to 80%may require rescue opioids during their hospital stay. Diagnostic gynaecological laparoscopy has no origin of pain other than the abdominal gas insufflations itself only. Pain relief after diagnostic laparoscopy, being a day case, is an issue of great practical importance.The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of combining both pulmonary recruitment and intraperitoneal lidocaine versus pulmonary recruitment alone to control post - laparoscopy shoulder pain regarding severity and frequency Study Design : Interventional Prospective Randomized Double-blind Controlled Trial Methodology This study is a randomized double blinded control trial. It will be conducted at Kasr-al ainy hospital, faculty of medicine, Cairo university. Approval of ethical committee and written informed consent will be obtained. 88 female patients, aged 18-45 years , ASA 1 or 2 , scheduled for diagnostic gynaecologic laparoscopy will be included. Females who are (ASA) ≥ 3, alcoholic, drug abusers, allergic to amide LAs, with pre-existing chronic pain disorders, or receiving opioids or tranquilizers for > 1 week preoperatively are excluded. Also if the operation included any interventional procedure or was converted to an open procedure, or had postoperative complications that could increase postoperative pain, it will be excluded. Consenting patients will be randomly allocated to either of three study groups : GPL : Patients will receive pulmonary recruitment maneuver and intraperitoneal lidocaine. GPS: Patients will receive pulmonary recruitment maneuver and intraperitoneal saline. GC : Patients will receive passive exsufflation through the port site. The patient will attend at the pre anaesthetic room 1 hour before the procedure. A 20 Gauge cannula will be inserted peripherally and the patient will be premedicated with intravenous Midazolam 0.02 mg kg-1, Ranitidine 50 mg, 10 mg Metoclopramide. In the operative room, standard monitoring will be applied to the patient. Anaesthesia will be induced with propofol 2 mg kg-1, Fentanyl 1 mcg kg-1 , Atracurium 0.5 mg kg-1 and the trachea will be intubated after mask ventilation for 3 minutes. Anaesthesia will be maintained with IPPV , isoflurane in 100% oxygen and muscular relaxation with atracurium 0.1mg kg-1every 15 minutes. Depth of anaesthesia was adjusted according to clinical signs. Laparoscopy is done using CO2 as distension medium. The patient will be placed in a Trendelenburg position in order to provide optimum conditions for laparoscopic view. In groups GPL and GPS , the investigator prepares syringes 1.75 ml/kg of 0.2% lidocaine (3.5 mg/kg) or the same volume of normal saline, for intraperitoneal administration. This ensures the surgeon and the anaesthesiologist are blind to the patient's group. The solution to be instilled will be splashed under the right diaphragmatic area by the surgeon and complete the procedure. At the end of the procedure, the patient will be placed back from trendelenburg position. In groups GPL and GPS , a pulmonary recruitment maneuver will be done and consist of five manual pulmonary inflations with a maximum pressure of 40 cm H2O. The anesthesiologist hold the fifth positive pressure inflation for approximately 5 seconds. In group GC CO2 will be removed by passive exsufflation through the port site and gentle abdominal pressure will be applied to evacuate the residual gas. Residual neuromuscular block is antagonized with atropine 1.2 mg and neostigmine 2.5 mg and extubation will be done according to extubation criteria. In the recovery room, patient will be asked about post-operative pain and it'll be controlled using Meperidine 1 mg kg-1 and given by a nurse who is unaware of the nature of the intraoperative analgesia. Then, the patient is discharged to the ward according to the standard criteria. In the ward, patient will be asked to fulfill a questionnaire at 6, 8 and 10 hours postoperative using the visual analogue score (VAS) of pain severity. Patients were questioned as to presence of Side effects (nausea, vomiting). Possible Risk : Pneumothorax , Local anaesthetic toxicity : CNS depression (lightheadedness and dizziness, difficulty focusing, tinnitus, confusion, and circumoral numbness) , excitation ( tremors tonic-clonic convulsions) , respiratory depression and cardiac dysrhythmias .