Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is a major cause of musculoskeletal pain involving common extensor origin of the forearm. This study was done to determine the effects of platelet-rich plasma on 15 patients with lateral epicondylitis. Selected patients were given intralesional platelet-rich plasma injection, activity of daily living instructions and paracetamol. Patients were assessed every 14 days interval by visual analogue scale, and the patient rated tennis elbow evaluation. Treatment response according to visual analogue scale and patient rated tennis elbow evaluation tool, the difference of improvement was found in respect to time, from pretreatment W1 (just before 1st Intervention) score to W11 score in every alternate week (p<0.005). This indicates that intralesional platelet-rich plasma is effective in the patients with lateral epicondylitis of elbow.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people globally, causing widespread illness and functional limitations. Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between COVID-19 symptoms and the functional status of COVID-19 survivors at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in Bangladesh. A total of 244 COVID-19 survivors were enrolled in the study, and their symptoms and functional status were assessed using standardized questionnaires. The post-COVID-19 functional status scale (PCFS) was used to assess the entire range of functional outcomes. Results: Among the participants 57.4% were male and 42.6% were female. The mean (SD) age of the patients was 44.6 ±14.7 years where 37.7% were from the 20-35 years age group. The mean duration of suffering from COVID-19 was 15.9 ±6.1 days where 61.5 % of the patients had a duration of suffering of 11-20 days. Out of the 244 patients, 40 patients had no functional limitation (grade 0 functional status in the PCFS scale) while 100 had negligible functional limitation and 14 had severe functional limitation. We found patients who were suffering from multi-symptoms were statistically significant with PCFS scale grade 4, whereas grade 1 was found to be statistically significant with only respiratory distress. There was a significant association between the duration of COVID-19 symptoms and post-COVID-19 functional status for patients who experienced symptoms for 14 days or more (p<0.05). Conclusions: Considering the negative impact of COVID-19 symptoms on functional status, comprehensive care and support are required for COVID-19 survivors.
A descriptive type of Cross Sectional study was conducted in two villages named Joyvoga and Chokvochia of Gabtoli upazila, Bogra with a view to finding out the certain features and functions of family which are relevant to health behavior of selected rural population of Bogura district during the period of 20th and 23rd April 2015. Total 278 families were selected purposively. The respondents were aged 15 years and above and the data were collected through open ended pretested questionnaire by face to face interview. Out of 278 respondents, it was found that majority 121 (43.52%) of the respondents were within 31-45 years age group followed by 79 (28.41%) within the age group 15-30 years. Most of the respondents were females 165 (59.32%), agricultural workers 78 (28.05%), Muslims 276 (99.28%) & one- third of the respondents completed their primary education 78 (28.06%). It was found that majority of the families are nuclear 193 (69.42%). Regarding housing condition, majority had satisfactory ventilation status (84.17%), safe water using (93.17%), using of sanitary latrine (87.05%), satisfactory cleanliness (38.12%) & domestic waste disposal 25.18%. In case of child (under five) rearing majority were average in weight (88.85%) followed by underweight (7.91%), clean clothing condition (41.01%). Regarding socialization, attending social clubs 22.3%, schooling 78.42%, attending mosque 84.06% and taking part in games 87.77%. In case of personality formation most of the respondents can cope with the stress on an average 60.43% & had good relation with children (73.55%). In relation to care of the dependent adults most 82.56% of the chronically sick persons did not get proper care, majority (85.77%) got satisfactory care during pregnancy. In relation to family condition most of the families are problem family (90.2%) followed by peaceful family (9.73%). Regarding stress related diseases, majority suffered from hypertension (25.30%) followed by Peptic Ulcer Disease (24.10%). This study will help to early detection of health related wrong behavior & maintenance of family norm can prevent further breakdown of diseases related to family health of the rural people. Mediscope Vol. 7, No. 2: July 2020, Page 89-94
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