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T Terry

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PubMed2001

Effect of literacy on breast-feeding outcomes.

BACKGROUND: We studied the effect of functional health literacy on the initiation and continuance of breast-feeding in women at a public health clinic. METHODS: Subjects were 61 first-time mothers aged 18 years or older who spoke English as their first language. They were divided into two groups, one who exclusively breast-fed for at least the first 2 months and one who never initiated breast-feeding or did not exclusively breast-feed for at least 2 months. The Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM) was administered, providing reading grade-level estimates for each subject. RESULTS: An association between functional health literacy and breast-feeding was seen, with only 23% of the women in the lower literacy group exclusively breast-feeding during the first 2 months compared with 54% of women in the higher literacy group. CONCLUSION: Many patients need simpler health education materials encouraging breastfeeding. These materials are needed both before and during pregnancy.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2000

Inhibition of isolated rat and human detrusor muscle contraction by disopyramide.

1. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of in vitro and in vivo disopyramide treatment on human and rat isolated detrusor muscle contractile response. Muscle strips were suspended in an organ bath chamber containing Kreb's solution at 37 degrees C aerated with 95% oxygen and 5% carbon dioxide. 2. Disopyramide antagonized significantly the contractile response of isolated human detrusor muscle to carbachol stimulation, shifting the concentration-response curve to the right in a parallel manner. The pA2 for competitive inhibition was estimated to be 6.4 with a slope of 0.64 for disopyramide. 3. Rat detrusor muscle contractile response to electrical field stimulation (EFS) was inhibited by 28% (P < 0.01) after in vitro administration of disopyramide (7.5 x 10(-6) M). Disopyramide had no effect on the atropine-resistant component of the response to EFS or on spontaneous contractions of isolated rat detrusor muscle strips. The concentration-response curve to carbachol was competitively antagonized by disopyramide with a pA2 of 6.3 and a Schild curve a slope of 0.85. 4. Disopyramide (7.5 x 10(-6) M) had no effect on rat detrusor contractile response to low concentrations of KCl but at high concentrations contraction was reduced significantly by 16% (P < 0.01). 5. In vivo treatment of rats with disopyramide for 8 days or with a single dose had a significant inhibitory effect on the contractile response of detrusor muscle strips. 6. In conclusion, disopyramide had a significant anticholinergic effect on isolated human and rat detrusor muscle contraction.

Aged↗
PubMed1999

The Pippi Salle urethral lengthening procedure; experience and outcome from three United Kingdom centres.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the outcome of the Pippi Salle (Kropp onlay) urethral lengthening procedure in the treatment of neuropathic urinary incontinence. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twenty-eight patients (12 males and 16 females, mean age at surgery 12.6 years, range 7-32) were identified who underwent the procedure between 1993 and 1997 in the United Kingdom. Outcomes were assessed by a review of the case notes. RESULTS: Of the 28 patients, 18 (64%) were rendered continent by day, and 17 (61%) by day and night. Twelve of the 16 females were completely dry, and a further girl was dry by day, giving overall daytime continence in 13 patients; five males were rendered continent (P=0.03, chi-square test). Four patients required revision surgery; in five patients (two females and three males) the method was abandoned and they underwent an alternative procedure, and a further four are being reassessed. CONCLUSION: The Pippi Salle procedure should be considered as a first-line treatment option for neuropathic incontinence in females. Its place in the management of incontinent males is less convincing.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1991

Alcohol use and attitudes: a comparison of college athletes and nonathletes.

The purpose of this study was to compare patterns of use and attitudes toward alcohol by college athletes and nonathletes. One hundred forty-six college students from colleges in the Jackson, Mississippi area were compared on athletic participation, sex, and race as these variables affected alcohol use and attitudes toward use. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire administered by the investigators. Chi squares and t-tests for differences between means were utilized to assess differences among subgroups on dependent variables. Analysis of data indicated that minimal differences existed in drinking behaviors of athletes and nonathletes. Athletic participation exerted a slight influence upon the drink of choice and patterns of drinking. Some significant racial and gender-related differences were found in drinking behaviors. The more negative attitudes of athletes toward alcohol consumption did not result in drinking behaviors distinct from nonathletes.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

Family co-operation programme description.

Current parenting practices indicate a continuing trend towards less family interaction. Institutional attempts to intervene with parents often fail. The 'Family Co-operation Programme' provides a tangible method for families and schools to work together in preventing alcohol and drug abuse, by utilising the positive influence of the home and strengthening family relationships. The Board of Education for the State of Utah has tested and is currently implementing a unique, low-cost, alternative to impact on the home. Utilising a K-12 alcohol/drug abuse school-based curriculum, the child, based on his/her inclass training, becomes the resource for family co-operation activities. These include training in coping skills, decision-making, resistance to peer persuasion, increased self-esteem and alcohol/drug information. Grade level materials go home with the child, who returns a requested parent evaluation. Data for over one thousand families show the positive impact of the activities.

Alcoholism↗
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Lymphography and computed tomography in lymph node metastases from malignant melanoma.

Contrast lymphography and regional computed tomography (CT) were performed prior to lymph node dissection in 49 patients with clinical suggestion of lymph node metastases from malignant melanoma. The overall specificity and sensitivity for lymphography was 62% and 70%, respectively, and for CT 83% and 70%, respectively. There was 67% concordance of the radiologic reports. The combined modality sensitivity and specificity were 79% and 84%, respectively. Clinical lymph node examination was poor in accurately diagnosing lymph node involvement with melanoma (42% true positive, 58% false positive). Lymphography produced too many false negative and false positive reports to be of value in detecting lymph node metastases on its own. CT was slightly superior to lymphography in correctly predicting the lymph node status of the upper extremity. The present clinical and radiologic techniques would seem to be inadequate for detecting lymph node metastases in malignant melanoma.

Humans↗