Cellulitis in Surgery

 Siniša Franjić

Citation: Franjić S. Cellulitis in Surgery. Medp Case Rep Clin Image. 2022; 1(1): mpcrci–202212003.

Abstract 

   Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that spreads to the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Cellulitis can be caused by various bacteria, the most common being streptococcus. Streptococci spread rapidly and affect a wide area because they produce enzymes that prevent tissues from limiting infection. Staphylococci, another type of bacteria, can also cause cellulitis, but it is limited to a smaller area. Other bacteria cause cellulite after some types of injuries such as animal bites or skin injuries that occur in freshwater or seawater. 

Keywords: Cellulitis; Causes; Condition; Pathology; Infections

To Vape or Not to Vape? A Call for Governments Worldwide To Abolish Paper Cigarettes

 Suen Ayoade

Citation: Ayoade S. To Vape or Not to Vape? A Call for Governments Worldwide To Abolish Paper Cigarettes. Medp Case Rep Clin Image. 2022; 1(1): mpcrci–202212002.

Imagine if you travelled to a far off country. On the main highway you see horse drawn carriages, chariots and stagecoaches jostling for space with sleek Mercedes Benzes, BMWs and Toyotas. You would be very amazed. Then you would start trying to find answers for this anomaly. Perhaps you would inquire whether there was a law limiting the number of motor cars on the street. If you found out that there was no such law you might think those using horses were poor. Imagine if you asked a citizen of this country: “How much does a new motor car cost?” Imagine if he answered “50,000 Credits”. Then imagine if you asked him “how much is a new horse drawn chariot?” and he answered “50,000 Credits”. You would probably scratch your head and wonder why some opted to go by horse and others by the internal combustion engine. Imagine if you entered an electronics store in this same country and saw three TVs for sale. One is a 24 inched black and white with no remote control.

Educational Actions on the Frequent use of Psychotropic Drugs in Older Adults

Sandra Nuñez Mora, Maydell Pérez Inerarity, Yamila Roque Doval, Berta Lucrecia Yera Jaramillo

Citation: Mora SN. Educational Actions on the Frequent use of Psychotropic Drugs in Older Adults. Medp Case Rep Clin Image. 2022; 1(1): mpcrci–202212001.

Abstract

   Introduction: Older adults are the population group that consumes most medications and the most susceptible to adverse reactions from psychotropic drugs. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a system of educational actions aimed to the frequent use of psychotropic drugs in older adults

  Methodological design: A community intervention study was carried out aimed at older adults who belong to the Family Medical Office # 22.25 in “Mariana Grajales” community, in Cifuentes municipality within the years 2019 and 2020. Theoretical methods were used: historical-logical, analysis-synthesis, inductive-deductive and systemic-structural; Empirical: documentary analysis and to assess the proposal, the criteria of specialists. In addition, mathematical-statistical methods were used.

  Results: The diagnosis made demonstrated the need for changes in the use of psychotropic drugs and information in the older adults studied, for which structured educational actions were designed in five themes: psychotropic drugs, risk factors and complications of psychoactive drug use, adverse reactions of psychotropic drugs, diet and healthy lifestyles and treatment of comorbidities. The proposal was valued by specialists as updated, contributing, transcendental and viable. 

  Conclusions: The educational actions were effective in reducing the use of psychotropic drugs in the investigated older adults, achieving an acquisition of knowledge in relation to this topic once implemented. 

  Key words: Psychoactive Drugs; Elderly; Associated Factors; Chronic Diseases; Self Medication.

Aesthetic Challenge in Ceramic Unit Laminate-Clinical Case Report

 Daniel Sartorelli Marques de Castro, Wagner Araújo de Negreiros, Jozely Francisca Mello Lima, Jaqueline Alves do Nascimento

Citation: Nascimento JAD. Aesthetic Challenge in Ceramic Unit Laminate-Clinical Case Report. Medp Case Rep Clin Image. 2022; 1(1): mpcrci–202211002.

Abstract 

   The current Restorative Dentistry has been trying to unite esthetic and conservative concepts. Thus, treatments with good long-term prognosis, preservation of dental structure and high aesthetic satisfaction of the patient are recommended. In this context, we highlight ceramic laminates, which cover part or all of the vestibular face of the anterior teeth, sometimes without requiring dental preparation or only with minimal wear. In addition to possessing qualities indispensable to a restoration, such as durability and possibility of strong adhesion to dental enamel, are the materials that most resemble the tooth, providing a natural and pleasing appearance. The objective of this work is to describe, through a case report, the challenges regarding the aesthetic aspects of a unitary ceramic laminate in the correction of a compromised central incisor. The authors conclude that through proper planning, proper execution of preparation, molding and cementation techniques, and especially allied to a professional ceramist of excellence, it is possible to restore the harmony of the smile and mimic the restorative treatment to adjacent natural teeth.

In Shortly about Electrical Injuries

Siniša Franjić

Citation: Franjić S. In Shortly about Electrical Injuries. Medp Case Rep Clin Image. 2022; 1(1): mpcrci–202211001.

Abstract 

   Electrical injury is damage that occurs when electricity passes through the body, causing tissue burns or internal organ dysfunction. Electrical power current passing through the body creates heat that can severely burn and destroy tissue. Electrical power can cause deep and sharply limited burns. Passages of current through the heart and through the brain can cause instant death due to cardiac arrest and damage to the breathing center in the brain. Strong muscle spasms caused by electricity can lead to muscle tears and bone fractures. The stiffness of the muscles can last for several minutes after the contact with the electricity which in the case of involvement of the breathing muscles leads to the cessation of breathing. A person who has caught a live wire with his hands will not be able to drop it due to a spasm of his hand muscles. Electrical injury can result from being struck by lightning or touching household electrical wires, downed power lines, or something that conducts electricity from a live electrical wire. The severity of the injury, which can be a mild burn or can cause death, depends on the type and strength of the current, the body’s resistance to the current at the point of entry, the path of the current through the body and the duration of contact with the current. 

Keywords: Electricity; Electrical Injury; Burns; Complications

Depressed Women and Household Food Security Status

 Zahra Mirzadehahari, Fatemeh Khorramrouz, Morteza Gohari, Mohammad Amin Senobari, 

Gity Sotoudeh, Maryam Khosravi

Citation: Khosravi M. Depressed Women and Household Food Security Status. Medp Nutr and Food Sci. 2022; 1(1): mpnfs-202210001.

Abstract

  Introduction: Household food insecurity (HFI) has become a major public health concern throughout the world. In addition, depression, as one of the main causes of disability, affects 350 million people worldwide. Given that both problems have a high prevalence, we investigated the relationship between depression and household food insecurity in this study. 

  Methods: In this case-control study, the status of food insecurity was compared between adult women with newly diagnosed major depression and healthy women in a 1-to-2 ratio. Major depression was diagnosed by a psychiatrist through a structured interview by diagnostic instrument DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder), food insecurity was evaluated using HFIAS (Household Food Insecurity Access Scale) and other general data were gathered by a researcher-made questionnaire. We used SPSS, version18 to analyze data. The differences between quantitative and qualitative variables were examined by the t-test, ANOVA, and χ2 tests, and determining the odds ratio for depression between different degrees of food insecurity was performed by logistic regression. 

  Results: We observed a positive significant relationship between major depression and food insecurity so that the risk of major depression was 3.34 times higher in the severe food insecurity group than in the food security group (P=0.029). This relationship remained significant after adjusting for the confounding factors, including physical activity, number of children, and marital status. 

  Conclusion: It was observed a high prevalence of food insecurity in major depressed Iranian women.  

  Keywords: Household Food Insecurity (HFI); Depression; Major Depression Disorder (MDD); Women, Food Security

 

Should Zoo Foods be Chopped or Should We ‘Lemur’ them Whole?

 Olivia Welsh, Marc Michael Sweeney and James Edward Brereton

Citation: Brereton JE. Should Zoo Foods be Chopped or Should We ‘Lemur’ them Whole? Medp Nutr Food Sci. 2022; 1(1): mpnfs–202211002.

Abstract 

  It remains common practice to chop the food of zoo-housed animals, even when the animals themselves are capable of processing larger food items. Zoo husbandry practices should be based on evidence, so there is a need to identify whether chopped food diets have any benefits for animals as opposed to whole items. Research was undertaken to investigate the effect of food condition (chopped or whole) for a bachelor group of ring-tailed lemurs Lemur catta. Lemur diets were prepared in both a chopped and whole format, with equal amounts of each ingredient being provided for each format. Both the chopped and the whole food were provided to the lemur group simultaneously, and the food intake, food preference, and behaviour of the lemurs was measured using instantaneous focal sampling. While lemurs ate slightly more whole food (161 grams) than chopped food (137 grams) per observation, this was not significant. Lemurs also tended to select whole food items more frequently, though this was also not significant. However, lemurs spent significantly longer feeding, and engaged more often in carrying behaviour, when selecting whole food items. No issues associated with aggression or stealing were observed. Overall, whole food items had beneficial effects in terms of lemur movement and feeding time. It is likely, therefore, that diets containing whole foods may have value in terms of lemur husbandry and management, encouraging more natural feeding strategies. This would have value in terms of saved keeper time, reduced nutrient breakdown of food, and reduced risks of contamination. Further studies on lemur food presentation could incorporate studies of food preference and food manipulation. 

  Keywords: Chopped Food; Food Presentation; Lemur Catta; Primate; Zoo