African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of video-based information on preoperative State trait anxiety inventory scores in adult patients presenting for elective caesarean section: a randomized controlled trial.
Preoperative anxiety is a common occurrence in patients presenting for surgery with a reported incidence of up to 80%. Increased preoperative anxiety has been associated with increased morbidity. Provision of information relating to surgery and anaesthesia to patients has been proven to have benefit in allaying anxiety. However, the best format of information dissemination remains unknown. ⋯ On the basis of this study among this population, there was no benefit demonstrated from the use of an information video about spinal anaesthesia on anxiety levels in obstetric patients presenting for a first time spinal.
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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
Multicenter StudyPlasma soluble lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 acts as a new biomarker for NSTEMI and STEMI patients.
The diagnostic significance of plasma soluble lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1(sLOX-1) for non-ST segment elevated myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST segment elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) were explored by this study. ⋯ Elevated levels of plasma sLOX-1concentrations might be used as a clinical biomarker for early recognition of NSTEMI and STEMI patients. Multicenter larger scale studies are necessary before use in clinical practice.