Medicine
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Losing postural control ability and related injuries are of particular concern for elders living in the nursing home (NH). The Otago Exercise Program (OEP) is a multimodal exercise training program initially designed as an individually tailored home exercise for community-dwelling elders, but whether its movement characteristics and exercise intensity meet NH elders' needs still needs to be clarified. This study aimed to determine the effects of the OEP in enhancing postural control ability among elders in the NH. ⋯ Current evidence suggests that OEP is practical and feasible in NH. The nursing personnel can receive sufficient support for maintaining and enhancing these elders' postural control ability, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Intrauterine adhesions (IUA) refers to the adhesion of the inner wall of the uterus, resulting in complete or partial occlusion of the uterine cavity, which causes a series of symptoms. Transcervical resection of adhesion (TCRA) is the standard surgical method for patients with IUA. However, the recurrence rate of women with moderate to severe IUA is high and it has raised a big concern about the reproductive outcomes. ⋯ Taken together, TCRA is the useful strategy for the treatment of moderate to severe IUA to enhance the reproductive outcomes in women.
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Meta Analysis
Association between thyroid dysfunction and venous thromboembolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Thyroid dysfunction plays an important role in the development of cardiovascular disease. However, its relationship with venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains unclear. We performed a meta-analysis of published cohort and case-control studies to investigate the association between thyroid dysfunction and VTE comprehensively. ⋯ Patients with thyroid dysfunction have an increased risk of VTE. Therefore, it is recommended to perform thyroid function screening routinely in patients at high risk of VTE.
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Meta Analysis
Inflammatory bowel disease can reduce ovarian reserve function in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the role of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in ovarian reserve functions. ⋯ IBD could reduce ovarian reserve function in women of reproductive age, and patients should plan for conception as soon as possible under permissible conditions.
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Meta Analysis
Efficacy and safety of Shugan Jieyu Decoction in the treatment of coronary heart disease complicated with depression.
Coronary heart disease combined with depression is 1 of the 2 major diseases affecting physical and mental health. It has become a hot spot at the intersection of psychiatry and internal medicine. Most doctors call double heart medicine, which has a high incidence rate and a low diagnostic rate. Clinical research shows that Shugan Jieyu Decoction (SJD) has a better curative effect, increased safety, and fewer adverse reactions, but it lacks systematic evaluation. This study aims to integrate clinical data through network meta-analysis and provide more evidence-based medical evidence for clinical medication. ⋯ The analysis of this study shows that SJD can reduce the frequency of angina pectoris in patients with coronary heart disease and depression, alleviate anxiety and depression, provide a reference basis for clinical treatment, and select more effective intervention therapy.