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Adolescent ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized ; Dermatitis, Atopic ; Humans ; Ustekinumab

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Adolescent ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized ; Dermatitis, Atopic ; Humans ; Ustekinumab

INTRODUCTION: The Philippines tops globally for time spent on social media. This study aimed to explore the association between social media addiction, body image, and social comparison among young adult Filipino women aged 18-25 years old in Metro Manila. METHODS: The Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS), Body Image Questionnaire (BIQ), and Iowa-Netherlands Comparison Orientation Measure (INCOM) were used to assess social media addiction, body image, and social comparison, respectively. PRR (CI 95%) assessed the association between SMA and BI, and SMA and SC. RESULTS: Majority of participants had social media addiction (91.11%), while most reported a neutral body image (87.64%). Additionally, more than half of the participants exhibited a high tendency towards social comparison (53.15%). The study found a positive association between social media addiction and negative body image, as well as a significant positive association between social media addiction and social comparison. Obesity showed a significant positive association with negative body image perception, while being overweight was significantly associated with a lower likelihood of having a positive body image. Spending at least 4 hours per day on social media was significantly associated with a higher tendency towards social comparison. CONCLUSION These findings suggest the presence of social media addiction among young adult Filipino women and its association with body image and social comparison. Awareness of these associations can contribute to the development of targeted interventions and educational programs to promote healthier social media use and positive body image among young adults.
Social media addiction ; body image ; social comparison

Background and Objective: To design and fabricate a suction port adapter to use various sizes of suction cannulas with a wireless otoendoscope enabling ear cleaning under endoscopic guidance demonstrated using an ear examination simulator. Methods: Design: Instrument Innovation. Setting: Tertiary Private Training Hospital. Patient: Ear Examination Simulator. Results: The fabricated suction port adapters were able to hold the wireless otoendoscope and suction cannulas together, allowing simultaneous inspection of the ear canal and suctioning of ear canal debris using the Ear Examination Simulator. Conclusion Our prototype 3D-printed suction port adapters for a wireless otoendoscope may improve ear cleaning by enhancing the accuracy of suctioning debris and decreasing duration since they hold the suction cannulas in place under endoscopic guidance. They may aid ENT physicians in easier visualization and simultaneous ear cleaning of patients and improve ear cleaning techniques and times, especially among less experienced physicians, but actual clinical trials are needed to confirm this.
Printing, Three-Dimensional ; Cerumen ; Otoscopy

Introduction : This study determined the effect of Just Dance Kinect™M on the attention span of selected college students in the UERMMMCI College of Allied Rehabilitation Sciences. Methods : Study subiects underwent a two-week intervention by playing Just Dance Kinect™ for ten minutes each session thrice a week. The pre- and post-intervention attention span scores were determined using the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychologic Status and compared. Results : There was a significant 8-point increase in the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychologic Status attention span scores of 30 participants after two weeks of intervention with Just Dance Kinect™. No adverse events were reported by the participants. Conclusion Just Dance Kinect™ appears to be potentially beneficial in improving attention span among college students
Attention ; Dancing

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Abscess/diagnosis/*microbiology/therapy ; Aged ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; Biopsy, Needle/*adverse effects ; Drainage ; Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections/diagnosis/*microbiology/therapy ; Humans ; Image-Guided Biopsy/*adverse effects ; Lung/*pathology/radiography ; Male ; Peptostreptococcus/*isolation & purification ; Thoracic Wall/*microbiology ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Treatment Outcome

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Chromosomes, Human, Pair 13 ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 17 ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 22 ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 9 ; Female ; Fusion Proteins, bcr-abl/genetics ; Humans ; In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence ; Karyotype ; Middle Aged ; Precursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/*genetics/pathology ; Retinoblastoma Binding Proteins/genetics ; *Translocation, Genetic ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/genetics

The endovascular recanalization of the iliocaval system has replaced venous surgical reconstructions as the primary treatment option in severe post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). We herein present a 51-year-old female with previous deep venous thrombosis, complicated with PTS with a large and complex circumferential calf ulcer measuring 25 cm of length in the left lower extremity. Venogram revealed a complete and extensive occlusion in the left iliofemoral system. A surgical bypass from the left common femoral vein to the right common iliac vein was performed. Patient recovered well and after 12 months postoperation her large wound is healing favorably with a clean and well granulated bed. Iliofemoral venous bypass is a feasible treatment for non-healing ulcer of lower extremity.
Female ; Femoral Vein ; Humans ; Iliac Vein ; Lower Extremity ; Middle Aged ; Ulcer ; Venous Thrombosis ; Wounds and Injuries

INTRODUCTION: Polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG), the material used to fabricate prosthetic check sockets is expensive and not locally available. This study aimed to develop an alternative material for fabricating prosthetic check sockets. Specifically, it aimed to determine the material properties of the alternative and to compare it against the standard check socket, PETG. METHODS: Alternative materials were made from recycled plastic bottles (PETR), sando bags (PER) and a plasticizer. A two-roll mill and a compression molder were used to fabricate the alternative materials. All samples were prepared and tested according to the American Society for Testing and Materials for each property test. Kruskal-Wallis test with post-hoc analysis of Mann-Whitney-U test was used for impact resistance test results while descriptive analysis was used for Vicat softening point and tensile strength test results. RESULTS: PER performed well against PETR in all tests and exhibited acceptable Vicat softening point (126 vs 75ºC) and impact resistance (235 vs 71 J/m) compared to the standard PETG. On the other hand, PETR performed poorly in all three tests: tensile strength (0 vs 56 MPa), Vicat softening point (0 vs 75ºC) and impact resistance (20.3 vs 71 J/m). CONCLUSION PER was shown to have acceptable properties as an alternative to the standard material. However, further testing must be implemented to improve its tensile strength.

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of immature Magnifera indica L. (mango) fruit with albendazole in reducing Ascaris lumbricoides infection among children. METHODS: Children aged 2 to 14 years were enrolled in a randomized, controlled, non-inferiority trial. Participants were randomly allocated to receive 250 mL immature mango fruit puree daily for 3 days or one dose of albendazole 400 mg tablet. Egg reduction rates and cure rates were computed and compared. Adverse effects were monitored during and after administration of treatment. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant decrease between the pre- and post-treatment EPG of those who took immature mango fruit (p < 0.001) and those who took albendazole (p < 0.001). There was a higher ERR and CR for the albendazole group, but the difference was not significant (p = 0.472, p = 785, respectively). Risk analysis of reduction in intensity showed mango is non-inferior to albendazole (RR = 0.80, 95% CI 0.67, 0.97; p = 0.026). Risk analysis of cure showed mango is noninferior to albendazole in both PP (RR = 0.92, 95% CI 0.68, 1.25; p = 0.607) and ITT (RR=0.79, 95% CI 0.58, 1.08; p = 0.139). CONCLUSION Immature Mangifera indica Linn is non-inferior to albendazole in terms of effectiveness in the reduction of ascariasis infection.
Ascariasis