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Analysis of Access to Medical Information of Residents of Different Ages in Guangzhou
Gefei Yan,
Tengfeng Zhuang,
Ning Liu,
Huige Hou,
Zhengang Zha,
Songwei Huan
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
Pages:
30-33
Received:
3 April 2019
Accepted:
14 May 2019
Published:
30 May 2019
Abstract: We conducted a field investigation of 803 residents in Guangzhou through a self-designed questionnaire to analyze the ways in which residents of different ages obtained medical information and the differences in trust in medical information. The survey results show that residents of different ages have different access to medical information and their respective trust levels are also different. This is the reason why relevant units and departments should publish targeted information according to each age group, in order to enable residents to obtain medical information more efficiently. The survey results of this study also show that the new media had a large proportion in the current access to medical information, so the new media has great potential. Among these ways, the professional medical platform (non-hospital medical platform, official hospital platform) accounted for a small proportion, so it has not yet become the main channel for patients to obtain medical information. The We media (WeChat and Weibo) and other popular social software were very popular among the young people group (18 ~ 39 years old), which accounted for the largest proportion, and these kinds of media may be related to its huge number of basic users.
Abstract: We conducted a field investigation of 803 residents in Guangzhou through a self-designed questionnaire to analyze the ways in which residents of different ages obtained medical information and the differences in trust in medical information. The survey results show that residents of different ages have different access to medical information and th...
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A Trial Implementation of Using Deuterium Oxide Dose-to-Mother and Dilution Technique Among Beninese Children: Challenge and Critical Points
Jaurès Hontongnon Felix Lokonon,
Waliou Bodounrin Ayanda Amoussa Hounkpatin,
Adama Diouf,
Aubierge Joelle Flenon,
Félix Bodjrenou Sonon,
Polycarpe Pierre Adechola Kayodé,
Nicole Idohou Dossou
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
Pages:
34-42
Received:
24 April 2019
Accepted:
28 May 2019
Published:
12 June 2019
Abstract: Within decade years, the deuterium dilution techniques are largely used in developing countries for breast milk output and body composition which are the important indicators of public health nutrition interventions. But the implementation of these techniques needs a familiarity with standard operating procedures. This paper presented the challenge met while using these stable isotope methods among Beninese children. The checking data and estimate of deuterium equilibration period were tested on 15 children aged 6-22 months for the body composition (BC) and 08 mother-child pairs having 5.5 months children aged for assessing breast milk intake (BMI). We have found that collecting saliva from 6 months children was very demanding. Children above 6 months aged chewed up the dentals swabs or cotton wool. Instead of cotton stalk, mother’s index finger has been used to overcome saliva collection challenge. For BC measurement, some mothers got angry and left before the third saliva collection. Seven children have rejected the dose or vomited immediately after the dose administration. The plateau equilibration was between 2 and 3 hours. Concerning data quality, the Total Body Water percentage at 2, 2.5 and 3 hours were between 40-75% for 7 children. Only one over 8 children was less than 60mg/kg of total error for BMI output. These results are crucial to conduct the large study. It showed precautions that might be taken into account in order assure high quality data about BMI output and children BC and therefore to improve the quality of the assessment public health actions.
Abstract: Within decade years, the deuterium dilution techniques are largely used in developing countries for breast milk output and body composition which are the important indicators of public health nutrition interventions. But the implementation of these techniques needs a familiarity with standard operating procedures. This paper presented the challenge...
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Prevalence of Triple Negative Breast Cancers from a Hospital-Based Cancer Registry in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kerala, South India
Neena Mary,
Catherin Nisha,
Kerline Jerome,
Clint Vaz,
Vijayalaxmi Nair
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
Pages:
43-46
Received:
16 June 2019
Accepted:
3 July 2019
Published:
16 July 2019
Abstract: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is defined by the absence of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR) and over expression of Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2neu). They are typically high-grade tumors and occur in young females. Our study is to determine the prevalence of triple negative breast cancers from a hospital-based cancer registry in the year 2016. This is a retrospective, descriptive study where secondary data analysis was done, by obtaining data from the hospital-based immunohistochemistry (IHC) register. The Estrogen receptor, Progesterone receptor and Her2neu receptor status of the breast cancers which presented to the hospital and the referral cases received for IHC in the year 2016 was obtained from the register which totaled to 335 cases. The type of breast carcinoma was also noted. In our study the mean age of breast cancer patients was 56.2±12.387 years. There was 331 (98.8%) females among the study population. The most prevalent type of breast cancer was invasive ductal carcinoma which was 330 (98.5%). We also found out the prevalence of mono negative, bi negative and triple negative breast cancers. The prevalence of triple negative breast cancer was 58 (17.31%). There was no statistically significant difference found between prevalence of triple negative breast cancer and age. Our study showed that the prevalence of triple negative receptor breast was 17.31% among the study population. This study would serve as a baseline study for further research to open up new therapeutic possibilities.
Abstract: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is defined by the absence of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR) and over expression of Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2neu). They are typically high-grade tumors and occur in young females. Our study is to determine the prevalence of triple negative breast cancers from a hospital-ba...
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