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The Prevalence Of Flatfoot In Taoyuan Teenagers, Huan-Jui Yeh, Huei-Yu Lo, Yau-Wai Wai
The Prevalence Of Flatfoot In Taoyuan Teenagers, Huan-Jui Yeh, Huei-Yu Lo, Yau-Wai Wai
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Background: The prevalence of flatfoot is various among each age group, and whether children with flatfoot should receive treatment or not is still controversial. Most studies of flatfoot in Taiwan place emphases on children but not on teenagers. This research aimed to establish a database of a prevalence of flatfoot among Taiwanese local teenagers.Methods: Five hundred forty-four 12- to 14-year-old teenagers in Taoyuan were enrolled in this study. Footprint analysis methods were used to diagnose a flatfoot (plantar arch index more than 1.15 or Denis grade equal or more than grade 1 or footprint index less than 1 cm). The …
Prevalence And Mortality Rate Of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions At Siriraj Hospital, S Limkobpaiboon, D. Panomvanna Na Ayudhya, N Dhana, K. Jongjarearnprasert
Prevalence And Mortality Rate Of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions At Siriraj Hospital, S Limkobpaiboon, D. Panomvanna Na Ayudhya, N Dhana, K. Jongjarearnprasert
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Introduction : Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) and drug hypersensitivity syndrome (HSS) are severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR) that is mostly related to drugs. Although incidence is rare, it has significant impact on patient's well being because of its high mortality rates. Objective : To investigate the causative drugs, prevalence and mortality rates related to SCAR, which were from drug exposure during 2003 - 2007. Setting : Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok. Research design : A retrospective study Patients : Patients who were diagnosed to be SJS, TEN and HSS were included. Method : Five years retrospective data, 2003 - …
Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Restless Leg Syndrome In A Single Hemodialysis Unit, Yasemi̇n Soyoral, Hayri̇ye Sayarlioğlu, Deni̇z Tuncel, Murat Şahi̇n, Ekrem Doğan, Reha Erkoç
Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Restless Leg Syndrome In A Single Hemodialysis Unit, Yasemi̇n Soyoral, Hayri̇ye Sayarlioğlu, Deni̇z Tuncel, Murat Şahi̇n, Ekrem Doğan, Reha Erkoç
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized by symptoms of spontaneous, continuous leg movements associated with unpleasant paresthesias. RLS is common among dialysis patients, with a reported incidence of 6.6 to 6.8 percent. This study is an attempt to find out the prevalence of RLS in our hemodialysis patients. We compared several demographic and clinical characteristics of RLS patients identified by the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) criteria with those of individuals without RLS. Materials and methods: We studied 76 patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis (34 females and 42 males, mean age: 52.28 ± 18.13, range: …
Serum Lipid And Lipoprotein Levels, Dyslipidemia Prevalence, And The Factors That Influence These Parameters In A Turkish Population Living In The Province Of Tokat*, İlhan Çeti̇n, Beytullah Yildirim, Şemsetti̇n Şahi̇n, İdri̇s Şahi̇n, İlker Eti̇kan
Serum Lipid And Lipoprotein Levels, Dyslipidemia Prevalence, And The Factors That Influence These Parameters In A Turkish Population Living In The Province Of Tokat*, İlhan Çeti̇n, Beytullah Yildirim, Şemsetti̇n Şahi̇n, İdri̇s Şahi̇n, İlker Eti̇kan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the mean total LDL and HDL cholesterol values and trigliseride levels as well as dyslipidemia and the factors that influence the parameters mentioned above in the population living in the province of Tokat located in the Middle Black Sea (Northeastern) region of Turkey. Materials and methods: The study was performed in 58 rural and 12 urban residential areas. The 58 rural regions were selected using a cluster sampling method. A total of 1095 subjects were selected through a random sampling method. Results: The total serum cholesterol level was 186 ± 42 mg/dL with 33.7% of the participants having …