Comparative Study on Health Knowledge About Biochemical Effect of Chocolate on Human Health Among Females and Males of Hail University
Yomna Ali Moustafa Marzok Elkhateeb,
Razan Mohammed AL Harbi
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 1, June 2018
Pages:
1-6
Received:
19 April 2018
Accepted:
3 May 2018
Published:
21 May 2018
Abstract: Studies on adverse effects produced by chocolate warn consumers about harmful effects of consumption of large amounts of chocolate but there are more studies about benefits of chocolate. A few studies have documented allergic reactions with chocolate in children. It was found that Chocolate had harmful effect on heart and caused heart burn due to its content which cause relaxation of oesophageal sphincter muscle and permits entrance of stomach acidic contents to the oesophagus. Recently, chocolate products have attracted the attention of many researchers because of their nutritional and medicinal Properties. There are rarely published studies from Saudia Arabia exploring the awareness about benefits of chocolate consumption. So, the present study was conducted with the objectives of evaluating the knowledge about benefits of chocolate consumption among students of Hail University in Saudia Arabia. A survey was planned to evaluate health knowledge about biochemical effect of chocolate consumption on human health among females and males of Hail University in Saudia Arabia through a previously standardized questionnaire for questions related to their dietary habits, preferences, knowledge about benefits of chocolate consumption, its benefits effect on health, types of chocolates and frequency of consumption along with self-reported height and weight. Results of study reported the importance of increasing information about health benefits of chocolate consumption to correct people's thinking that the chocolate is harmful. Also, the current study compared between females and males of Hail University in their knowledge.
Abstract: Studies on adverse effects produced by chocolate warn consumers about harmful effects of consumption of large amounts of chocolate but there are more studies about benefits of chocolate. A few studies have documented allergic reactions with chocolate in children. It was found that Chocolate had harmful effect on heart and caused heart burn due to i...
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Bile Duct Injuries with Loss of Confluence
Oscar Chapa-Azuela,
Alejandro José Rosales,
Carmen Roca-Vasquez,
Brenda Arcos-Vera,
Jorge Alberto Roldan-Garcia,
Gustavo Alain Flores-Rangel
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 1, June 2018
Pages:
7-11
Received:
12 April 2018
Accepted:
10 May 2018
Published:
30 May 2018
Abstract: Introduction: Iatrogenic bile duct injuries (IBDI) with loss of confluence are understood as those where right and left hepatic ducts lose continuity with the common biliary tree. These represent 4% of all IBDI and are considered a very demanding surgical challenge. Study design: This is a series of case in a reference center during an eight-year period (2008 – 2016), where all patients with IBDI and loss of confluence submitted to any bilioenteric derivation procedure were included. Results: From a total of 11 cases, 10 of them (90.1%) were treated with double bilioenteric derivation and 1 (9%) with a neo-confluence. In 90.9% (n=10) of the patients a percutaneous catheter of biliary drainage was placed before the surgical procedure. Within a 34.5 months follow-up, the initial approach was successful in 54.5% (n=6), meanwhile accumulated achievement was 81.8% (n=9) considering dilatation and remodeling procedures. From this, 18.2% (n=2) are still with stenosis of derivation in a dilatation protocol with percutaneous catheter. Conclusions: Double hepatojejunostomy with transanastomotic stents and management of eventual stenosis with percutaneous dilatation as a first therapeutic intention results in a standardized practice that leads to reasonable results compared with other high volume centers.
Abstract: Introduction: Iatrogenic bile duct injuries (IBDI) with loss of confluence are understood as those where right and left hepatic ducts lose continuity with the common biliary tree. These represent 4% of all IBDI and are considered a very demanding surgical challenge. Study design: This is a series of case in a reference center during an eight-year p...
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Evaluation of the Microbiological Contamination of Digestive Endoscopes at the Teaching Hospital of Marrakech (Morocco)
Lahoucine Taoufik,
Adil Ait Rami,
Amine El Khalfi,
Zouhour Semlani,
Khadija Krati,
Nabila Soraa
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 1, June 2018
Pages:
12-17
Received:
23 September 2018
Accepted:
8 October 2018
Published:
5 November 2018
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality of endoscope disinfection at teaching Hospital of Marrakech between March 1st and June 1st, 2015. It is a prospective study of the results of microbiological tests carried out at the teaching Hospital of Marrakech between March 1st and June 1st 2015 over a period of 3 months, with digestive endoscopes. The sampling and the interpretation of the microbiological results were carried out according to the recommendations of the Technical Committee for Nosocomial Infections and Infections Linked to Health Care) (CTINILS). The results obtained showed a residual contamination of total aerobic mesophilic flora (FMAT) at the order of 4,9.103 CFU/ endoscope. 12 microorganisms were isolated and identified. Pseudomonas spp. was the most frequently isolated bacteria in these samples, (47% of all positive samples). The rest is shared between Micrococcus spp (15%), Staphylococcus spp (23%) and Bacillus spp. (10%). The corrective measures established concerning the disinfection procedure adopted in the service made it possible to eradicate the contamination at a target level (FMAT <10 CFU / endoscope). The respect of the basic principles of hospital hygiene and the application of rigorous cleaning and disinfection procedures are major elements in the prevention and fight against nosocomial infections.
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality of endoscope disinfection at teaching Hospital of Marrakech between March 1st and June 1st, 2015. It is a prospective study of the results of microbiological tests carried out at the teaching Hospital of Marrakech between March 1st and June 1st 2015 over a period of 3 months, with digestive endos...
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Ruptured Hepatocellular Carcinoma-Experience in a Tertiary Centre in Western Australia
Sarah Ng,
Justin Chin,
Sudhakar Rao,
Nick Kontorinis,
James Anderson,
Suresh Navadgi,
Jee Kong,
Adam Doyle,
Wendy Cheng
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 1, June 2018
Pages:
18-23
Received:
15 September 2018
Accepted:
8 October 2018
Published:
7 November 2018
Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Spontaneous tumour rupture (STR) is uncommon, with incidence rates around 10-15% in Asia, but below 3% in Western countries. Nonetheless, serious complications lead to high mortality rates. To our knowledge, experience of HCC rupture has not been published in Australia. We identified 9 retrospective cases of ruptured HCC from 2008 to 2017 through patient case notes, electronic laboratory system, and imaging reports. Our case series presents 8 male and 1 female patient with a mean age of 56 years, and a median 11 month follow-up period. Sixty-six percent of patients were non-cirrhotic, and 33% cirrhotic, with a median post- tumour rupture survival rate of 10 months and 12 months, respectively. Seventy-eight percent of patients presented with abdominal pain and a mean tumour size of 8cm at time of rupture. Initial management involved: trans-arterial chemoembolisation (TACE)/ trans-arterial embolisation (TAE) in 4 patients, emergency hepatic resection in 3 patients, sorafenib in 1 patient and conservative/ supportive treatment in 1 patient. Reasons for our low HCC rupture incidence at 0.3% could be due to: none of our patients experiencing rebleeding (one of the common causes of mortality); strict surveillance programmes in Australia identifying early tumours; and majority of our patients being younger and non-cirrhotic with a better underlying liver reserve at time of rupture, and therefore improved outcomes.
Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Spontaneous tumour rupture (STR) is uncommon, with incidence rates around 10-15% in Asia, but below 3% in Western countries. Nonetheless, serious complications lead to high mortality rates. To our knowledge, experience of HCC rupture has not been published in Aust...
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