OBJECTIVE Identify the prevalence of low back disorders and associated risks, as well as the characteristics and ergonomic factors present in the work of nursing professionals. METHODS Systematic review based on the search of terms such as low back pain, professionals, hospital ergonomics, work organization, nursing found in national and international databases. RESULTS The prevalence of lo...

the study was carried out on 1300 in patients in isfahan medical school teaching hospitals during the last ten years. 1) 13.6% of patients complained pf pericardial pains but nothing wrong with their hearts. 2) more false pericardial pains were seen among young patients rather than c.h.d. in addition to these more false precardial pains among women with comparing to men. 3) the severity of c.h....

great prostration with fever and pains in the iorehead, eyeballs, back and liinbs, which symptoms gradually increased in severity. On admission his tongue was coated with white fur, tip and edges markedly red, Avith the papilla prominent. Skin hot and covered by a deep red rash. Conjunctivae congested. Pulse 130, and respirations frequent. Temperature 011 evening of admission (6th) 103? F. 7th....

Purpose Minority groups experience significant barriers to participation in clinical trials. Little is known about characteristics of treatment adherence among low income minority populations in CAM trials. This analysis aims to identify factors associated with class attendance, a major component of treatment adherence, in participants engaged in a research study of yoga for chronic low back pa...

This article provides an overview of technology resources and services to assist persons with low vision in maintaining independent function in the home, community, and educational and vocational settings. Case studies are provided to demonstrate the integration of technology into the lives of persons with low vision.

Objectives: Low back pain is one of the main health problems which affect many people worldwide. The daily course of life is highly disrupted due to the chronic back pain problem. This study aims to explore the occupational performance of individuals with chronic low back pain. Methods: Fifteen people with chronic low back pain were included in this study using purposeful s...

Previous History.?Patient stated that she had been suffering from difficult micturition and agonizing pains in the hypogastric region for the last two years; she had had recourse to native nurses and midwives, but had got no relief. Present condition.?Countenance anaemic and expressive of suffering ; body emaciated ; tongue covered with a thick white fur ; pulse weak and small; lies on her back...