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Objectives: This study investigated behavioral self-regulation problems using the Children's Hostility Inventory (CHI) in pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD), healthy offspring of bipolar disorder patients (HOBD), and healthy controls (HC) without previous history of psychiatric disorders. Methods: The CHI was administered to 41 consecutive children and adolescents diagnosed with PBD, to 16 HOBD, and to 22 HC. The inventory assessed irritability, expression, hostility, and aggression and was completed by the children with the help of their mothers. Adolescents and their respective parents were interviewed separately using the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children-Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL). Results: All subscales of the CHI presented statistically significant differences, except for the subscale assessing feelings of suspicion. Pairwise comparisons revealed consistently significant differences between the PBD group and controls, indicating more self-regulation difficulties in the PBD group, represented by high levels of hostility and aggressive behavior. There were no significant differences between the PBD and HOBD groups. Conclusions: Future studies should further investigate if such behavior is state-dependent or a trait of bipolar juvenile expression. Expression of hostility and irritability should be considered relevant targets in psychosocial approaches addressing this population.
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BACKGROUND Physical factors can determine the level of triatomine abundance, but do not regulate their population densities, and neither do natural enemies. OBJECTIVES To identify the processes associated with density-dependent triatomine population regulation. METHODS We set-up a laboratory experiment with four interconnected boxes; the central box harbored Rhodnius prolixus bugs and one hamster. Stage 5 and adult densities of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 60 bugs per hamster, were replicated four times (except the density of 60 bugs). Hamster's irritability and several triatomine responses were measured: feeding, development time and longevity, mortality, fecundity, dispersal, and the net reproductive value (R o ). FINDINGS Density had a statistically significant effect on irritability, but not on the percent of bugs feeding. Density was significant on blood meal size ingested in bugs that did not move between boxes, but not significant when the bugs moved. Density and irritability affected the proportion of stage 5 nymphs molting, and the proportion of adult bugs dying per day and over a three-week period. There was a highly significant effect of density and irritability on R o . MAIN CONCLUSIONS We showed that a density-dependent mechanism, acting through the irritability of the host, seems the most plausible process regulating populations in triatomines.
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Antecedentes: La irritabilidad, como síntoma transdimensional, está presente en varios trastornos mentales. Este estudio investigó las propiedades psicométricas de la versión española del Test Breve de Irritabilidad (BITe). Sujetos y métodos: el reclutamiento se realizó a través de una encuesta en línea lanzada a través de las redes sociales comunes (Facebook, Twitter) y aplicaciones de mensajería (WhatsApp, Telegram) del 1 al 31 de mayo de 2022. Los sujetos incluidos fueron personas ≥ 18 años de edad de ambos sexos 1920 individuos fueron calificados para el analisis de validacion. El BITe ha sido traducido al español y validado mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio. Los participantes también han sido puntuados con el Cuestionario de Agresión (AQ). Resultados: la prueba de Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) fue adecuada (KMO=0,880) y la esfericidad se probó significativamente (p<0,001). El análisis confirmatorio que garantiza que la escala es unidimensional. El ajuste del modelo fue bueno, según todos los índices de ajuste. El alfa de Cronbach también garantiza una excelente consistencia interna (α=0,91). Las calculadoras entre las dos escalas (BITe y AQ) han mostrado una buena convergencia (r=0,512; p<0,001). Conclusiones: La versión en español del BITe es una escala unidimensional de cinco elementos tipo Likert que muestra buena validez interna y alta confiabilidad, lo que implica que esta versión tiene excelentes propiedades psicométricas tanto para hombres como para mujeres hispanohablantes.
Background: Irritability, as a trans dimensional symptom, is present in several mental disorders.This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Brief Irritability Test (BITe). Subjects and Methods: The recruitment has been performed through an online survey launched through common social media (Facebook, Twitter) and messaging apps (WhatsApp, Telegram) from 1st to 31st May 2022. Subjects included were individuals ≥18 years old of age of both sexes. 1920 individuals were rated for the validation analysis. The BITe has been translated into Spanish and validated through confirmatory factor analysis. Participants have been also scored with the Aggression Questionnaire (AQ). Results: Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) test was adequate (KMO=0.880) and sphericity tested significantly (p<0.001). The confirmatory analysis confirmed that the scale is one- imensional. The model adjustment was good, according to all fit indices. Cronbach's alpha also confirmed an excellent internal consistency (α=0.91). Scores between the two scales (the BITe and the AQ) have shown a good convergence (r=0.512; p<0.001). Conclusions: The Spanish version of the BITe is a unidimensional scale of five Likerttype items that shows good internal validity and high reliability, which implies that this version has excellent psychometric properties for both male and female Spanish-speakers
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Psychometrics , Surveys and Questionnaires , AggressionABSTRACT
Resumen Este artículo analiza el pensamiento médico del doctor Guillermo Blest, expuesto tanto en los informes médicos que envió a las autoridades de gobierno como en un escrito que publicó en 1828 titulado "Ensayo sobre las causas más comunes y activas de las enfermedades que se padecen en Santiago de Chile con indicaciones de los mejores medios para evitar su destructora influencia". En ellos, Blest presenta los principios de irritabilidad (Broussais) y excitabilidad (Brown) como elementos centrales para explicar las causas de las enfermedades. Asimismo, se observa la pervivencia de la teoría miasmática que coexiste con dichos principios explicativos, lo que le permite a Blest configurar un cuadro explicativo de la enfermedad.
Abstract This article aims to analyze the medical thought of Doctor Guillermo Blest, exposed both in the medical reports that he sent to the government authorities and in a document that he published in 1828 entitled "Assay on the most common and active causes of the diseases that are suffered in Santiago de Chile with indications of the best means to avoid its destructive influence". In them, Blest presents the principles of irritability (Broussais) and excitability (Brown) as central elements to explain the causes of diseases. Likewise, the miasmatic theory coexists with these explanatory principles, allowing Blest to configure an explanatory panorama of the disease.
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History, 19th Century , Disease/etiology , ChileABSTRACT
RESUMEN La sericina es una proteína globular que se obtiene a partir de los capullos del gusano de seda Bombyx mori y tiene aplicaciones en la industria farmacéutica, alimentaria y cosmética. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar la estabilidad e irritabilidad dérmica y oftálmica del hidrolizado de sericina (líquido). 3 lotes producidos a escala piloto se almacenaron en frascos de polietileno de alta densidad en diferentes condiciones de temperatura: 40±2 °C por 6 meses y temperatura hasta los 30 °C durante 18 meses. Se hizo una evaluación fisicoquímica y microbiológica a tiempo inicial y 1, 2, 3, 6 meses (acelerada) y 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 meses (anaquel). Se llevaron a cabo los estudios toxicológicos correspondientes a productos con fines cosméticos. Se constató que las características organolépticas, densidad, el pH, la concentración de proteínas y la identidad de los lotes en las dos condiciones de temperaturas y no hubo variación significativa en el tiempo del estudio. Se definió el tiempo de vida útil del producto en 18 meses. Se concluyó que el hidrolizado de sericina en frascos de polietileno de alta densidad es estable a temperaturas hasta 30 °C durante 18 meses y no clasificó como irritante dérmico, ni oftálmico.
SUMMARY Sericin is a globular protein that is obtained from the cocoons of the Bombyx mori silkworm and has applications in the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries. The objective of this work was to determine the stability and dermal and ophthalmic irritability of the sericine hydrolyzate (liquid). 3 batches produced on a pilot scale were stored in high density polyethylene bottles under different temperature conditions: 40 ± 2 °C for 6 months and temperature up to 30 °C for 18 months. A physical-chemical and microbiological evaluation was performed at initial time and 1, 2, 3, 6 months (accelerated) and 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 months (shelf). Toxicological studies corresponding to products for cosmetic purposes were performed. It was found that the organoleptic characteristics, density, pH, protein concentration and the identity of the lots in the two temperature conditions, there was no significant variation in the study time. The shelf life of the product was defined in 18 months. It was concluded that the sericin hydrolyzate in high density polyethylene bottles is stable at temperatures up to 30 °C for 18 months and this product did not classify as dermal or ophthalmic irritant.
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Objective: Using Perilla frutescens as a model drug, the nanoemulsion of Perilla frutescens essential oil (PFEO) were prepared, and the formulation process research and preliminary quality evaluation were carried out. Methods: The cosurfactants were determined according to the amount of PFEO dissolved in various excipients. The HLB value method was used to preliminarily screen surfactants suitable for oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsions, and the surfactants with dosage safety were further screened to determine the composition of nanoemulsion formulations. By drawing a pseudo-ternary phase diagram, the nanoemulsion region size, drug loading, water content, and conductivity, viscosity, particle size, distribution, and stability was comprehensively compared to optimize the prescription. This study investigated the appearance, physicochemical properties (viscosity, pH value, conductivity, electrical conductivity, particle size, Zeta potential), stability, in vitro permeability properties and nasal mucosa irritation of the nanoemulsion of PFEO. Results: The final optimized nanoemulsion formulation was 14.3% PFEO-9.5% Transcutol P-19.1% Labrasol-57.1% water. The nanoemulsion of PFEO prepared according to the optimized prescription was uniform, transparent, clear, with good fluidity. The viscosity was (3.68 ± 0.17) mPa∙s, pH value was (6.18 ± 0.03), the electrical conductivity was (109.61 ± 0.89) μS/cm, the Zeta potential was (-7.08 ± 1.82) mV, and the particle size was (49.98 ± 1.55) nm. The results of transmission electron microscope experiment showed that, the droplets of PFEO nanoemulsion were spherical with the particle size within 100 nm. The stability test results showed that the nanoemulsion of PFEO had centrifugal stability, dilution stability, long-term stability and temperature stability. After storage at room temperature and unsealed for one month and six months, the percentage change of the average perillaldehyde content of PFEO nanoemulsion and PFEO was 1.8% and 17.48%, respectively. The nasal mucosal irritation test results showed that the PFEO nanoemulsion administration group had no significant difference from the blank saline group. Conclusion: The appearance and related physical and chemical properties of PFEO nanoemulsion prepared by optimized prescription process meet the quality requirements of nanoemulsion, with drug stability, drug permeability and safety.
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Resumen. La irritabilidad es un síntoma transdiagnóstico que atraviesa la barrera de las patologías internalizantes y externalizantes. Se define como un umbral bajo para experimentar la ira en respuesta a la frustración y es uno de los síntomas más comunes en niños y adolescentes. Las conductas relacionadas con la ira apropiadas para el desarrollo tienden a reflejar frustración en contextos esperados, mientras que la irritabilidad crónica es inapropiada para la situación. La presentación de la irritabilidad, crónica o episódica, es crucial para comprender su significado psicopatológico, en particular porque las estructuras de la irritabilidad episódica y crónica son separables y permanecen estables a lo largo del tiempo. Existen varios estudios acerca de la irritabilidad en patologías como trastorno afectivo bipolar y trastorno de desregulación disruptiva del estado del ánimo, en ambos casos es importante plantearse como punto de partida la identificación de la episodicidad. La irritabilidad también se encuentra presente en el trastorno de personalidad límite observándose dentro de una inestabilidad afectiva debida a una reactividad notable del estado de ánimo. Estas emociones tienen un correlato anatómico relacionado con deficiencias de los circuitos frontolímbicos. Para el manejo de la irritabilidad en las distintas patologías, la evidencia del tratamiento incluye terapia cognitivo conductual, intervención de los padres, mindfulness, pero existe una necesidad apremiante de investigación sobre el tratamiento farmacológico complementario.
Irritability is a transdiagnostic symptom that crosses the barrier between internalizing and externalizing pathologies. It is defined as a low threshold to experience anger in response to frustration and it is one of the most common symptoms in children and adolescents. Behaviors related to appropriate developmental anger tend to reflect frustration in expected contexts, while chronic irritability is inappropriate to the situation. The presentation of irritability, chronic or episodic, is crucial to understanding its psychopathological meaning, particularly because the structures of episodic and chronic irritability are separable and remain stable over time. There are several studies about irritability in pathologies such as bipolar affective disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, in both cases it is important to consider the identification of episodicity as a starting point. Irritability is also present in borderline personality disorder, where it is expressed as an affective instability due to a remarkable reactivity of the state of mind. These emotions have been anatomically related to deficiencies of the frontolimbic circuits. For the management of irritability in different patholo-gies, the evidence includes cognitive behavioral therapy, parental intervention, mindfulness, but there still is a pressing need for research on complementary pharmacological treatment.
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Humans , Child , Adolescent , Irritable Mood , Mental Disorders/diagnosis , Mental Disorders/psychology , Bipolar Disorder/diagnosis , Borderline Personality Disorder/diagnosis , Problem Behavior , Anger , Mental Disorders/therapyABSTRACT
Introduction: Menstruation is a physiological process. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a hormone-based mooddisorder causing a severe and debilitating form of premenstrual syndrome. The diagnosis of PMDD is considered as per theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder – fourth edition (DSM-IV).Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to study premenopausal dysphoric disorder in nursing staff of tertiary carecenter in one of the aspirational district of North India and its relationship with quality of life (QOL) and self-esteem.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among 150 female nursing staff (of menstrual age) working inthe medical college and hospital. Premenstrual symptoms screening tool, Rosenberg self-esteem scale, the women’s QOLquestionnaire were used. A proper performance was given to each subject. The questioner was based on DSM-IV criteria. Thesubject had to answer “yes” or “no.” The subjects were classified according to the presence of symptoms. The presence orabsence of depressive symptoms was assessed using Hamilton Depression Rating Scale.Results: As per DSM-IV criteria for the diagnosis of PMDD, in our study out of a total of 150 subjects, 13 suffered from PMDD.Our prevalence rate came out to be 8.67%.Conclusion: The study of PMDD is highly useful because it makes us realize that the suffering of women having PMDD isgenuine and we cannot ignore these symptoms. We have to be very considerate to them, and all modalities of treatment shouldbe given to relieve the women of their sufferings and to reduce the physical and psychological distress. The need of the houris that both gynecologist and psychiatrist work in cooperation to reduce the problems caused by PMDD.
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La meningitis meningocóccica continua siendo un problema de salud en diferentes países y para la prevención de esta enfermedad se han obtenido diferentes vacunas. La vacuna VA-MENGOC-BC® ha constituido ser eficaz y segura en la prevención de la meningitis meningocóccica contra los serogrupos B y C. Esta ha demostrado buena estabilidad en el tiempo sin cambiar su calidad como producto; fue conservada a estante durante 24 y 36 meses a temperaturas de 4 a 8 °C. Se evaluó su posible potencial toxicológico a través de un estudio de tolerancia local en ratas Sprague Dawley para extender su vida útil. Los animales inmunizados se observaron diariamente para evaluar síntomas locales y sistémicos de toxicidad. Se realizaron evaluaciones del peso corporal, consumo de agua y alimento, termometría, musculometría e irritabilidad dérmica por el método de Draize. Se realizaron estudios anatomopatológicos periódicos para observar posibles efectos adversos. No se observaron síntomas de toxicidad ni muertes. No se encontraron diferencias entre los grupos experimentales en cuanto al peso corporal, el consumo de agua y de alimentos, no se evidenció fiebre, ni irritabilidad local. Anatomopatológicamente a nivel del punto de inoculación se observaron procesos granulomatosos de tipo macrofágicos característicos en las vacunas que contienen hidróxido de aluminio. Estos resultados permitieron concluir que la vacuna VA-MENGOC-BC® que permaneció en estante durante 24 y 36 meses no evidenció efectos adversos locales, ni sistémicos en las ratas(AU)
Meningococcal meningitis continues to be a health problem in different countries and different vaccines have been obtained for the prevention of this disease. VA-MENGOC-BC® vaccine has been effective and safe in the prevention of meningococcal meningitis against serogroups B and C. This has shown good stability over time without changing its quality as a product; it was stored on a shelf for 24 and 36 months at temperatures of 4 to 8 °C. Their possible toxicological potential was evaluated through a local tolerance study in Sprague Dawley rats. Immunized animals were observed daily to evaluate local and systemic toxicity symptoms. Body weight, water and feed intake, thermometry, musculometry were performed and dermal irritability by the Draize method. Anatomopathological studies to observe possible adverse effects were made. No symptoms of toxicity or deaths were observed. No differences were found between the experimental groups in terms of body weight, water and food consumption, no fever or local irritability was evident. Anatomopathologically no lesions of diagnostic value were observed, at the site of inoculation, granulomatous processes of macrophagic type characteristic in vaccines containing aluminum hydroxide were observed. These results allowed us to conclude that the VA-MENGOC-BC® vaccine that remained on the shelf for 24 and 36 months did not show any local or systemic effects in rats(AU)
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Animals , Rats , Meningococcal Vaccines/therapeutic use , Reference Drugs , Meningitis, Meningococcal/prevention & controlABSTRACT
Introduction: The study was done to identify the importance of psychological factors that influence people in adoptingcertain positions in interaction: coercion, manipulation, non-violence, or non-involvement. Goal: The aim was to study thestructure of interaction positions among medical students and future educators and psychologists. Materials and methods:Theoretical methods (analysis, comparison, specification, generalization); empirical methods and materials (a set ofquestionnaires that help reveal interaction strategies, and also factors that determine their acceptance; methods ofmathematical statistics – φ* criterion: Fisher angular transformation); and correlation analysis using a Pearson linearproduct-moment correlation coefficient were used. Results: In the course of the study, 16 types of interaction among studentswere identified and described. The optimal type was where the dominant position was occupied by the position of nonviolence. Positive and negative connections of positions of interaction with various factors were revealed. Discussion ofresults and conclusion: As a result, various models of students' behaviour in situations of interaction with other people weredescribed; the main directions of work on the purposeful formation of students' position of nonviolence were highlighted.The obtained results can be used in the process of professional training of students - future physicians and future teachers -psychologists, as well as in the development of special programs for the formation of students ' ability to interact nonviolently.
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Objetivo: Determinar factores sociodemográficos y clínicos asociados a la presencia de irritabilidad en adultos con episodio depresivo (ED) en Lima Metropolitana. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio observacional, correlacional, transversal, utilizando la base de datos de adultos desde los 18 años del Estudio Epidemiológico de Salud Mental de Lima Metropolitana y Callao del año 2012, en una muestra probabilística multietápica de 4445 adultos. Los instrumentos usados fueron una ficha de datos sociodemográficos, MINI (Entrevista Neuropsiquiátrica Internacional), Cuestionario de Salud Mental de Colombia (modificado), Índice de Calidad de Sueño de Pittsburgh, EMBU modificado y Cuestionario de Experiencias Tempranas Adversas. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva, regresión simple y multivariada para estimar la prevalencia de adultos con irritabilidad en episodio depresivo (IED) y determinar la asociación entre IED y variables independientes. Resultados: La prevalencia de IED fue de 34,9%. Se halló asociación estadísticamente significativa con: menor edad de inicio del ED, mayor severidad del ED, presencia de trastorno de ansiedad generalizada, abuso/dependencia de alcohol, algunos síntomas depresivos (autorreproches, problemas de concentración e indicadores suicidas), conductas violentas, menor calidad de sueño, estilos de crianza de sobreprotección y favoritismo, y presencia de eventos adversos antes de los 18 años. Conclusiones: Varias características y factores diferencian la depresión con irritabilidad de la que carece de este síntoma. La posibilidad de que la irritabilidad llegue a ser considerada como un especificador del episodio depresivo, contribuiría a desarrollar estrategias para su más precisa identificación y manejo clínico.
Objective: To determine factors associated to the presence of irritability in adults with depressive episode (DE) in Metropolitan Lima in 2012. Materials and methods: Database of the Epidemiological Study of Metropolitan Lima and Callao, carried out in 2012, was used to make an observational, correlational, cross-sectional study. A multistage probabilistic sample of 4445 adults of 18 years and older. The instruments were: MINI (International Neuropsychiatric Interview), Mental Health Questionnaire of Colombia (modified), modified brief EMBU, a questionnaire of adverse early experiences, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and a sociodemographic data sheet. Descriptive statistics, simple and multivariate regression were used to estimate prevalence of adults with irritability in depressive episode (IDE) and to determine the association between IDE and independent variables. Results: The prevalence of IDE was 34.9%. A statistically significant association was found with: early age of onset of DE, greater severity of DE, presence of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), abuse/dependence on alcohol, some depressive symptoms (such as self-reproach, concentration problems and suicidal indicators), violent behaviors, a lower quality of sleep, parenting styles of overprotection and favoritism, and the presence of adverse events before the age of 18. Conclusions: The possibility that irritability may be considered as a specifier of the depressive episode, would contribute to the development of strategies for its identification and clinical management.
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Abstract Objective To describe the cross-cultural adaptation of the Anger Rumination Scale (ARS) for use in Brazil. Methods The cross-cultural adaptation followed a four-step process, based on specialized literature: 1) investigation of conceptual and item equivalence; 2) translation and back-translation; 3) pretest; and 4) investigation of operational equivalence. Results A final Brazilian version of the instrument (ARS-Brazil) was defined and is presented. Pretest results revealed that the instrument was generally well understood by adults as well as indicated a few modifications that were included in the final version presented here. Conclusion The Brazilian Portuguese version of the ARS seems to be very similar to the original ARS in terms of conceptual and item equivalence, semantics, and operational equivalence, suggesting that future cross-cultural studies may benefit from this early version. As a result, a new instrument is now available for the assessment of rumination symptoms of anger and irritability for adults in community, clinical, and research settings.
Resumo Objetivo Descrever a adaptação transcultural da Escala de Ruminação de Raiva (Anger Rumination Scale, ARS) para uso no Brasil. Método A adaptação transcultural seguiu um processo de quatro etapas baseado em literatura especializada: 1) investigação da equivalência conceitual e dos itens; 2) tradução e retrotradução; 3) pré-teste; e 4) investigação da equivalência operacional. Resultados Uma versão final brasileira do instrumento, denominada ARS-Brasil, foi obtida e é apresentada. Os resultados do pré-teste demonstraram que a escala foi predominantemente bem entendida entre adultos, e indicaram algumas modificações que foram incluídas na versão final. Conclusão A versão da ARS adaptada para o português brasileiro mostra-se muito similar à versão original da ARS no que diz respeito à equivalência conceitual e dos itens, semântica e equivalência operacional, sugerindo que futuros estudos transculturais poderiam se beneficiar desta primeira versão. Como resultado, um novo instrumento está agora disponível para a avaliação de sintomas de ruminação da raiva e da irritabilidade para adultos, em contextos comunitário, clínico e de pesquisa.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Psychological Tests , Rumination, Cognitive , Anger , Translating , Irritable Mood , Cross-Cultural ComparisonABSTRACT
Background: Premenstrual syndrome is a multifactorial psychoneurendocrine disorder. Etiology of PMS is still not demarcated & research continues in this area. Role of corelates age, parity, marital, educational & occupational status of PMS is being explored in various regions. Objective: To study sociodemographic correlates of psychological symptoms of premenstrual syndrome in woman of reproductive age group. Material and Methods: Prospective observational study was carried on 247 females in the reproductive age group. The participants were given the list of 18 preliminary symptoms and asked to encircle the symptoms they suffer during later part of the menstrual cycle in any of the last 3 cycles. In participants reporting ≥3 symptoms, the psychological symptoms were analysed and their association was observed with various sociodemographic parameters (age, location- rural/urban, marital status, parity, education, occupation). Results: 155(62.57%) reported 3 or more symptoms during later part of the menstrual cycle in the last 3 cycles. 149(96.1%) females reported at least one psychological symptom. These women showed following demographic correlates. 74.5% of females belonged to 18-26 years age group. 75.8% were unmarried. 81% had no child. 87.2% were from urban area. 71.1% were senior secondary. 96% females had mental work occupation. Conclusion: On retrospective screening there was 62.57% prevalence but on prospective follow up with PMTS & daily diary prevalence was found to be only 4.05%. Most common psychological symptom reported was irritability & there was significant association of irritability with educational status, type of work & parity. Mood swings were significantly more in females doing mental work.
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Background: Premenstrual syndrome is a multifactorial psychoneurendocrine disorder. Etiology of PMS is still not demarcated & research continues in this area. Role of corelates age, parity, marital, educational & occupational status of PMS is being explored in various regions. Objective: To study sociodemographic correlates of psychological symptoms of premenstrual syndrome in woman of reproductive age group. Material and Methods: Prospective observational study was carried on 247 females in the reproductive age group. The participants were given the list of 18 preliminary symptoms and asked to encircle the symptoms they suffer during later part of the menstrual cycle in any of the last 3 cycles. In participants reporting ≥3 symptoms, the psychological symptoms were analysed and their association was observed with various sociodemographic parameters (age, location- rural/urban, marital status, parity, education, occupation). Results: 155(62.57%) reported 3 or more symptoms during later part of the menstrual cycle in the last 3 cycles. 149(96.1%) females reported at least one psychological symptom. These women showed following demographic correlates. 74.5% of females belonged to 18-26 years age group. 75.8% were unmarried. 81% had no child. 87.2% were from urban area. 71.1% were senior secondary. 96% females had mental work occupation. Conclusion: On retrospective screening there was 62.57% prevalence but on prospective follow up with PMTS & daily diary prevalence was found to be only 4.05%. Most common psychological symptom reported was irritability & there was significant association of irritability with educational status, type of work & parity. Mood swings were significantly more in females doing mental work.
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Objective To investigate the pollution status of Gohieria fusca in the air conditioner-filters of different places in Wuhu City. Methods The dust samples were collected from the filters of air-conditioners in dining rooms,shopping malls,ho-tels and households between June and September,2013,and G. fusca was detected in the dust samples. Results There were 430 dust samples collected and 98 were G. fusca positive with the breeding rate of 22.79%. The difference of breeding rates of G. fusca were statistically significant among the different places(χ2=18.294,P<0.05). Among 510.5 g dust samples in total, 783 G. fusca mites were detected with an average breeding density of 1.53 mite/g. Conclusion G. fusca breeds in the dust of air-conditioner filters in Wuhu City gravely.
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Swine flu is a disease of great concern but warrants no panic. General public and some medical professionals consider Swine flu as highly fatal disease with universal mortality. We present here ten cases of category C Swine flu cases admitted during a period of one month with good outcome. We analysed their symptoms, clinical signs, prehospital treatment, time lapsed before admission, time taken for symptomatic improvement and duration of hospital stay. We also categorized co-morbid conditions and outcomes. Variations in laboratory findings and chest X-ray abnormalities were discussed. Patients were followed up for three months for evidence of any residual disease and requirement of readmission. Restlessness is the most useful sign to pick up a case of H1N1 from other similar illnesses.
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Background & objectives: No clear therapeutic benefits of antipsychotics have been reported for the treatment of behavioural symptoms in autism. This systematic review provides an assessment of evidence for treating irritability in autism by aripiprazole. Methods: The databases of Medline/Pubmed and Google scholar were searched for relevant articles about the effect of aripiprazole in children with autism. The articles were searched according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria specifed for this review. All the double-blind, controlled, randomized, clinical trials examining the efficacy of aripiprazole for treating children and adolescents with autism were included. Results: From the 93 titles identified, 26 were irrelevant and 58 were evaluated for more details. Only five articles met the inclusive criteria. The evidence from precise randomized double blind clinical trials of aripiprazole for the treatment of autism in children and adolescents was convincing enough to recommend aripiprazole. Adverse effects were not very common and were usually mild. Interpretation & conclusions: Current evidence suggests that aripiprazole is as effective and safe as risperidone for treating irritability in autism. However, further studies with larger sample size and longer duration are required.
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Objective To evaluate the incidence of four aberrant behaviors in patients with pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs).Methods The abnormal behaviors during the last month in 138 PDDs patients were assessed with Aberrant Behavior Checklist and Conners Index of Hyperactivity.Results The incidence of aberrant behaviors was 61.6％ for hyperactivity,81.9％ for stereotyped behaviors,13.77％ for self-injury,and 58.70％ for irritability in PDDs patients.The occurance of irritability in autism patients was higher than that of asperger syndrome (AS) patients (x2 =5.623,P=0.018).Conclusion Stereotyped behaviors,hyperactivity and irritability are common in children with PDDs.Autism patients are more likely to exhibit irritability behaviors than AS patients.
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Objective:To investigate the clinical effects of dezocine combined with flurbiprofen anesthesia for thoracotomy patients and the influence on postoperative irritability status. Methods:Totally 98 cases of patients with thoracotomy were selected and randomly divided into the control group and the research group with 49 ones in each. The control group was given fentanyl and dezocine patient-controlled intravenous analgesia at the end of surgery, and the research group was given dezocine combined with flurbiprofen instead. The clinical anesthesia effects and postoperative irritability status of the two groups were observed and statistically analyzed. Results:The VAS scores in 2 h and 4 h after the surgery in the research group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( P<0. 05). The Ramsay sedation scores at the extubation and in 5min after the extubation in the research group were significantly better than those in the control group (P<0. 05). Furthermore, the postoperative irritability rate and the probability of adverse reactions were significantly lower in the research group (P<0. 01). Conclusion:The implementation of dezocine combined with flurbiprofen anesthe-sia for thoracotomy patients can fully ensure analgesic effect and relieve postoperative restlessness with good clinical application value.
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Objetivo: prever el riesgo potencial de irritabilidad dérmica de una crema y una loción para bebés, con el fin de obtener el registro sanitario y disminuir la eventualidad de riesgo para la salud. Métodos: se realizó el bioanálisis predictivo de tolerancia dérmica in vivo en conejos, a través de un estudio de tipo exploratorio clínico cualitativo e histopatológico, basado en el enfoque de la ley del Arte para explicar el riesgo/efectividad comparable en humanos. Se aplicó la técnica de exposición aguda simple (prueba parche oclusivo) en seis conejos, por cada producto. Se estimaron los efectos dérmicos mediante una escala de valores que define la probabilidad de inseguridad atribuible por la exposición al cosmético, según prueba de toxicidad dérmica de la Organización para la Cooperación Económica y Desarrollo 2004 (OCED), con ciertas modificaciones por los autores. Resultados: en el bioanálisis se encontró cierta irritabilidad dérmica en la piel de los conejos al aplicarles el cosmético en una dosis única por 92 días. El estudio clínico se complementó con el análisis histopatológico de una muestra de piel irritada y no mostró cambios significativos a los observados. Conclusiones: el bioanálisis clínico e histopatológico permite inferir una irritabilidad dérmica entre insignificante y leve, lo que sugiere la necesidad de mejorar la formulación de los cosméticos estudiados para obtener el registro sanitario, y así alertar tempranamente al productor y a la comunidad de la seguridad y eficacia de los productos(AU)
Objective: to prevent the potential risk of dermal irritability from a cream and a lotion for babies, in order to obtain health registration and to reduce possible health risks. Methods: in vivo predictive bioanalysis of dermal tolerance carried out in rabbits through a qualitative and histopathological clinical exploratory-type study, based on the Lex Artis approach to explain the comparable risk/effectiveness in humans. There was applied the single acute exposure technique (occlusive patch test) in six rabbits to test each product. Dermal effects were then measured in a value scale defining the cosmetic exposure-attributed unsafeness probabilities, according to the dermal toxicity test of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with some modifications by the authors. Results: the bioanalysis found some dermal irritability in the rabbits' skin after using the single dose of cosmetic for 92 days. The clinical study was supplemented with the histopathological analysis of a sample of irritated skin, without significant changes other than those observed. Conclusions: the clinical and hisopathological analysis showed mild to negligible dermal irritability, which indicates the need for improvements to the formulation of the studied cosmetics in order to obtain the health registration and thus to early advise the manufacturer and the community about the safety and efficacy of products(AU)