African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Meta AnalysisEmpagliflozin for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The efficacy of empagliflozin for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease remains controversial. This meta-analysis aims to explore the influence of empagliflozin versus placebo on the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and we have searched PubMed, EMbase, Web of science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases through July 2021 for related randomized controlled trials (RCTs). ⋯ Compared with control group for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, empagliflozin treatment has no improvement in controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) score, hepatic steatosis and liver stiffness measurement (LSM) score, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate-aminotransferase (AST), low density lipoprotein (LDL) or triglyceride (TG). These indicate that empagliflozin treatment may be not effective for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of mobile-based training on maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy: a randomized clinical trial.
The Aim of this study is to determine the effect of mobile-based training on maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy. ⋯ The results showed that mobile-based training could improve maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy. It is therefore recommended, this training program as an available and convenient method to improve breastfeeding self-efficacy.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialInfluence and significance of bilateral upper-extremity training on recovery of upper-extremity motor function for hemiplegic patients with mild-moderate cerebral apoplexy: a randomised controlled study.
The recovery of coordination ability of both hands is conductive to improving the activity of daily living for hemiplegic patients. ⋯ The improvement of upper-extremity motor function can be facilitated via relatively conventional training of bilateral upper-extremity training adopted by hemiplegic patients with mild-moderate cerebral apoplexy.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Meta AnalysisThe effect of liraglutide on renal function in type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.
The efficacy of liraglutide on renal function in type 2 diabetes remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of liraglutide versus placebo on renal function in type 2 diabetes. ⋯ Liraglutide treatment may provide some benefits for protecting renal function in type 2 diabetes.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Haematological profile abnormalities; and its relationship with severity and outcome of COVID-19 infection.
Corona virus disease (Covid-19) caused by corona virus (SARS Cov-2) has affected millions of people around the world. Many diagnostic modalities have been tested but the blood complete picture remains the initial and most easily accessible investigation in Covid-19. ⋯ Many haematological parameters are significantly different and can be used to predict the severity and outcome of Covid-19 infection.