Medicine
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Clinical efficacy of Fuke Qianjin tablets combined with clomiphene citrate on infertility patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was expected to be retrospectively analyzed in this study. ⋯ Overall, Fuke Qianjin tablets + clomiphene citrate treatment shows good clinical efficacy and is worth promotion in clinical practice.
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Bordetella parapertussis caused by a severe infection is rare in clinical practice. Here, we report a case of plastic bronchitis (PB). ⋯ PB can lead to respiratory failure if not intervened in the early stages.
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Heart rate variability (HRV) is a noninvasive assessment that reflects the autonomic functions of the heart and is known to be impaired in many diseases. In our study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between HRV and being married. The study included 104 patients, between the aged 20 to 40 years were included in the study. ⋯ Standard deviation of normal to normal (SDNN) was 150 ± 40 versus 128 ± 30 ( P = .003), SDNN index was 66 ± 20 versus 56 ± 12 ( P = .004), the square root of the mean of the squares of the differences of the adjacent root mean square of successive differences (RMSSD) was 37 ± 10 versus 30 ± 10 ( P < .001), percentage of successive R-R intervals that differ by more than 50 milliseconds (PNN50) was 13.5 ± 7 versus 8.5 ± 7 ( P = .001), HF was 450 ± 270 versus 225 ± 130 ( P < .001) found to be significantly less in the group 2. LF/HF ratio was 1.68 ± 0.65 versus 3.31 ± 1.56 ( P < .001) found to be significantly higher in the group 2. In our study, it is possible to say that the sympathetic system effect on the heart was more dominant and the HRV was lower in the unmarried group.
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Observational Study
Spontaneous resolution of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia: Observational study.
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) is an idiopathic interstitial pneumonia generally requiring steroid therapy, and spontaneous resolution has been reported in patients with mild disease. However, evidence supporting the need for COP treatment is poor. Therefore, we investigated the characteristics of patients with spontaneous resolution. ⋯ Only 1 patient in the spontaneous resolution group showed recurrence but did not require steroid therapy. Conversely, 4 patients in the steroid therapy group showed recurrence and were treated by an additional course of steroids. The characteristics of COP with spontaneous resolution and factors that determine the patients in whom steroid therapy might be avoided is detailed in this study.
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Observational Study
Association between chromosome 6p21 translocation and asthenozoospermia: A retrospective, observational study.
Asthenozoospermia (AZS) is the commonest cause of male-related infertility. The patients with AZS easily exhibit infertility, with their wives having spontaneous miscarriages or seeking assisted reproductive treatment. Reciprocal chromosomal translocation (RCT) is an important chromosome structural abnormality and has been reported to affect sperm motility. ⋯ The breakpoint may disrupt the structure and function of related genes, resulting in reduced sperm motility. Karyotype analysis should be recommended for AZS patients. Chromosomes and breakpoints involved in RCT should be paid attention to in genetic counseling for patients.