Case Report: Asymptomatic Mediastinal Tumor: Role of Preventive Screening in Early Detection and Survival Forecast
Zeynapur Aida Ali-Agaevna,
Drapkina Oxana Mikhailovna,
Shutov Sergei Alexandrovich,
Kovrigina Alla Mikhailovna
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
Pages:
78-83
Received:
9 September 2020
Accepted:
9 October 2020
Published:
23 October 2020
Abstract: The main presentation is to use the opportunities and advantages of the annual dispensary examination. Screening of the population allows early detection of the disease associated with reduced working capacity, disability and high mortality among the adult population. Later diagnosis at the stage of advanced manifestations or complications worsens the prognosis and survival. Currently, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), diseases of the cardiovascular system, cancer and diabetes mellitus, along with infectious diseases, contribute to the main morbidity and mortality worldwide. The preventive medicine strategy allows, on the one hand, to have a positive effect on the health of the population and overall life expectancy, on the other hand, to significantly reduce the financial burden on the entire health care system. At the same time, tumor lesions of mediastinum are mostly asymptomatic until they spread beyond the capsule and grow into neighboring vital organs - the heart, aorta, pulmonary arteries, lungs and esophagus. In this clinical case report, the use of the method of regular annual preventive examinations (complete blood count, urine, electrocardiography, chest X-ray, etc.) in this clinical case made it possible to identify tumor lesions of the anterior mediastinum at the stage of preclinical or early clinical manifestations leading to disability and mortality. As a result of the timely provision of medical care based on the latest recommendations of the national specialized communities, the total removal of the tumor formation made it possible not only to improve the prognosis, but also to achieve complete recovery.
Abstract: The main presentation is to use the opportunities and advantages of the annual dispensary examination. Screening of the population allows early detection of the disease associated with reduced working capacity, disability and high mortality among the adult population. Later diagnosis at the stage of advanced manifestations or complications worsens ...
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Assessment of Intravenous Drugs Admixtures Incompatibilities at Nekemte Referral Hospital, West Ethiopia
Balisa Mosisa,
Bokasa Negeri,
Getu Bayisa,
Edao Sado,
Ginenus Fekadu,
Mohammed Gebre,
Busha Gamachu,
Sagaram Sudhakar
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
Pages:
84-88
Received:
28 September 2020
Accepted:
16 October 2020
Published:
23 October 2020
Abstract: Intravenous admixtures are the preparations consisting of sterile drug products added to an IV fluid (s) for medication purposes. Especial concerns are required for such drugs since the reversal of toxicity and/or unwanted effects following incompatibilities are cumbersome to deal with. Concern drugs that may cause irritation or toxicity when given as a rapid direct IV injection are also prepared as IV admixtures. The ultimate goal of this assessment was to figure out the actual practices on the ground in IV medications administered in NRH with IV fluids emphasizing on incidence and prevalence of incompatibility between drugs themselves or with IV fluids. This study was a cross-sectional prospective observational study which investigated the potential incompatibilities associated with IV admixture, & the incidence of IV drug administration errors using available evidence-based medicine sources at Nekemte Referral Hospital in West Ethiopia. The data was collected from patient medication Charts and prescription papers for patients treated within a period of 2 months. The study period was from February 2017 to April 2017 at the medical and pediatrics wards of NRH. About patients using IV admixtures were followed within this study period. The prevalence of identified incompatibility among IV admixtures ingredients was 28.94%. The identified compatibility was only 25.43%, while 38.59%were undocumented combinations, and 7.01% were variable. The most commonly encountered incompatible drug-solute combinations were Ringer lactate (61.8%), Insulin + DNS (29.4) and Ceftriaxone + Phenytoin + 0.9% NaCl (8.8%). Also, the incompatible drug-drug combinations detected in this study were Ceftriaxone+ heparin and clopidgrel+cimetidine combinations. Based on the findings of this study, the following can be concluded; there is a high prevalence of incompatibilities among IV admixtures. The types of incompatibilities were both drug-solute and drug-drug incompatibilities. Prescribers and administrators of IV admixtures were recommended to check plausibility before administration to prevent such incompatibilities which can compromise the treatment outcome of patients.
Abstract: Intravenous admixtures are the preparations consisting of sterile drug products added to an IV fluid (s) for medication purposes. Especial concerns are required for such drugs since the reversal of toxicity and/or unwanted effects following incompatibilities are cumbersome to deal with. Concern drugs that may cause irritation or toxicity when given...
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Amino Acid and Carbohydrate Profiles of Rhynchophorus phoenicis (the Larva of Raffia Palm Weevil)
Linda Nnenna Adobeze,
Victor Henry Azubuike Enemor
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
Pages:
89-95
Received:
6 April 2020
Accepted:
23 April 2020
Published:
26 October 2020
Abstract: The amino acid and carbohydrate compositions of the larva of the raffia palm weevil were determined in this study. Nutritional components such as amino acid and carbohydrate analyses were carried out on the larva. In the larva, the amino acid profile of the protein and carbohydrate composition was determined using high performance liquid chromatography method. The amino acid composition reveals a total of 18 amino acids with glutamic acid (14.46g/100g) and aspartic acid (10.65g/100g) as the predominant amino acids. The amino acids have a total value of 96.06g/100g. The essential amino acids make up 53.08g/100g of the total amino acids. This value represents 55.26% of the total amino acid composition of the raffia palm weevil sample. The larva of the raffia palm weevil has high values of lysine (9.72g/100g), leucine (8.98g/100g) and arginine (6.55g/100g). The essential amino acids: lysine, leucine, isoleucine, threonine, valine, phenylalanine and tyrosine have higher values than the FAO/WHO/UNU reference values for the respective amino acids. The larva is rich in glucose (213.96mg/100g), fructose (42.47mg/100g), and sucrose (36.6mg/100g). The palm weevil larva represents a very good source of protein, a good complement of essential amino acids, and dietary energy.
Abstract: The amino acid and carbohydrate compositions of the larva of the raffia palm weevil were determined in this study. Nutritional components such as amino acid and carbohydrate analyses were carried out on the larva. In the larva, the amino acid profile of the protein and carbohydrate composition was determined using high performance liquid chromatogr...
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