OBJECTIVES To measure the quality of care for patients with diabetes mellitus at the outpatient clinics from 12 general practitioners clinics (GPC) and one diabetes care clinic (DCC). METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Al-Razi Health Center, Manama, Bahrain, and health records from January to December 2012 were reviewed. The study consisted of 120 patients from GPC, and 80 p...

Background: Jaundice is the most common cause of infant’s hospitalization. Infancy and especially the first few days after birth has important role on human mental and psychophysical Health in the future. Aim: To investigate the effects of massage on infants’ physiological jaundice. Methods: This single-blind clinical trial was performed at Tabriz Alzahra hospital. In this study, 47 healthy ful...

AIMS To assess the evolution of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) quality indicators in primary care centers (PCC) as part of the Group for the Study of Diabetes in Primary Care (GEDAPS) Continuous Quality Improvement (GCQI) programme in Catalonia. METHODS Sequential cross-sectional studies were performed during 1993-2007. Process and outcome indicators in random samples of patients from each c...

Background: Stress in preterm neonates is associated with morbidity and mortality. Preterm newborns who are in need of special care are at risk of experiencing stress because of separation from the mother, ambient noises, lighting intensity, and medical procedures. Massage is believed to reduce stress through touch stimulation, and the cortisol is one of the indicators of the stress response. T...

We hypothesize that stasis of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) occurs commonly and is detrimental to health. Physiologic factors affecting the normal circulation of CSF include cardiovascular, respiratory, and vasomotor influences. The CSF maintains the electrolytic environment of the central nervous system (CNS), influences systemic acid-base balance, serves as a medium for the supply of nutrient...

Objective: To determine if head and shoulder relaxation massage given immediately before collecting a semen sample will result in an increased total motile sperm count or improved semen parameters for intrauterine insemination (IUI). Design: Prospective randomized study Setting: Academic fertility center Patients: Forty men undergoing clomiphene IUI therapy with their partners Interventions: Ma...

Infants of mothers who remain depressed for 1 year after birth have a distinct profile of behavioral, physiologic, and biochemical dysregulation. Their mothers also have a distinct profile that can be used to target those in need of intervention. These interventions may include mood induction, massage therapy, interaction coaching, and natural buffers such as nondepressed fathers and caregivers...