Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Raising the self-esteem and reducing irrational beliefs of schoolchildren: The moderating and main effect study.
Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses studies have called for moderators of treatment outcomes and their main effect with regard to disadvantaged populations. In view of that, this study investigated the impacts and moderators of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) on the self-esteem and irrational beliefs of Schoolchildren in Ebonyi State Nigeria. ⋯ This study suggests that REBT is a significant treatment strategy that reduces irrational beliefs and improves the self-esteem of primary school children. Based on these outcomes, further studies should replicate the study in other cultures with such a disadvantaged group.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique and myofascial release technique on premenstrual symptoms, blood circulation, and quality of life in women with premenstrual syndrome: A single-blind randomized controlled study.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition in women of reproductive age. It is characterized by a range of behavioral, physical, and psychological symptoms. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of progressive relaxation and myofascial release technique (MRT) on premenstrual symptoms, blood flow rate, pain, sleep quality and quality of life, in women with PMS. ⋯ Since both methods provide relaxation, improve symptoms and quality of life, they have not been compared to each other in the literature. This prompt to us to plan this study.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of a randomized group intervention for depression among Nigerian pre-service adult education teachers.
Studies show that depression undermines the mental health of pre-service teachers. The objective of this research was to determine whether a rational emotive behavior intervention will be effective in treating depression among Nigerian pre-service adult education teachers. ⋯ The study concludes that among pre-service adult education teachers, a rational emotive behavior therapy treatment model was significantly effective and consistent in depression treatment. It is crucial to apply this rational-emotive behavior treatment approach in depression treatment among Nigerian pre-service adult education teachers. Compliance to the REBT treatment plans and timing is very crucial in achieving desired results.
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Birt-Hogg-Dubé (BHD) syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused mainly by mutations in the tumor suppressor FLCN gene. Tumors caused by FLCN mutations are frequently benign and develop in skin, lungs, kidney, and other organs, leading to a variety of phenotypes that make early diagnoses of BHD challenging. ⋯ Our study highlights the importance of genetic analysis in diagnosis and clinical management of BHD syndrome.
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Preoperative differentiation between pulmonary fractionation and solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) is challenging. Diaphragmatic primary tumors are relatively rare among SFTs, with limited reports of abnormal vascularity. ⋯ Differentiating between SFT and pulmonary fractionation disease may be challenging during preoperative diagnosis; therefore, aggressive surgical resection should be considered as SFTs may be malignant. Identification of abnormal vessels using contrast-enhanced CT scans may be effective in reducing surgical time and improving the safety of the surgical procedure.