Medicine
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Meta Analysis
Platelet-associated parameters in patients with psoriasis: A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis.
The relationship between platelet-associated parameters and psoriasis has been controversial. The purpose of our meta-analysis was to assess whether platelet count, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), mean platelet volume (MPV), and platelet distribution width (PDW) are associated with psoriasis. ⋯ Patients with psoriasis present significantly higher PLR, MPV, and PDW than healthy individuals, suggesting that psoriasis is accompanied by low-grade systemic inflammation and platelet activation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of core muscle strengthening exercise and stretching exercise in middle-aged women with fibromyalgia: A randomized, single-blind, controlled study.
Many studies have reported that exercise is effective for fibromyalgia and various types of exercise are recommended. However, most of exercises lack evidence for fibromyalgia symptoms. We aimed to examine the effect of core muscle strengthening exercise compared to general stretching exercise in fibromyalgia patients. ⋯ Both exercise could improve symptoms of fibromyalgia but showed no significantly better efficiency with intergroup analysis. Only some balance function was improved with core muscle strengthening exercise with significant difference. Our study presents preliminary results regarding the comparison between both exercises for fibromyalgia through a randomized controlled trial.
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Review Case Reports
Recurrent thoracic duct cyst of the left supraclavicular fossa: A retrospective study of 6 observational case series and literature review.
The transient occlusion of the terminal thoracic duct is a rare disease responsible for renitent supraclavicular cysts. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics, evolution, and treatment. A retrospective multicenter study and literature review was carried out. ⋯ Thoracic duct imaging was performed in all cases to detect abnormalities or extrinsic compression as well as to eliminate differential diagnoses. A painless, fluctuating, noninflammatory, and recurrent swelling of the left supraclavicular fossa in patients evoking an intermittent obstruction of the terminal portion of the thoracic duct was identified. A low-fat diet was found as safe and effective treatment.
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Considering the role of bile acids in glucose metabolism and the effect of farnesoid X receptor agonists on bile acids, we investigated the possible effect of Danning tablets (DNTs), a type of farnesoid X receptor agonist, on glucose and lipid metabolism in asymptomatic type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. A series of asymptomatic T2DM patients who underwent cholecystectomy at least 2 years prior and were regularly followed up in our hospital were included in our analysis. According to their choice, they were divided into 2 groups: the DNT group and the control group. ⋯ The results of our study show that DNT intake improved glucose and lipid metabolism and increased the level of glucagon-like peptide-1. Trial registration: registered in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (No. ChiCTR1900027823).
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Recurrent respiratory tract infections (RRTIs) are common respiratory ailments in children. RRTIs are often difficult to control and thus generally have a long-term disease course. Children who receive ineffective treatments or those that experience poor treatment outcomes are prone to developing complications such as edema, cough and asthma. Such complications can seriously hinder a child's growth and development, while also adversely affecting the child's physical and mental health. Tuina massage, a traditional Chinese technique that has been practiced in China for >5000 years, has recently been used to treat RRTIs, with good effect. However, no systematic review of research studies focusing on massage as a treatment for RRTIs can be found in the literature to date. The purpose of this study will be to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Tuina massage for the treatment of pediatric patients who experience RRTIs. ⋯ INPLASY202190107.