Medicine
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Meta Analysis
Efficacy of hydrodistension for frozen shoulder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
The aim of this study was to provide comprehensive and reliable evidence for the treatment of pain and motor function in patients with frozen shoulder (FS) with hydrodistension. ⋯ The result suggests that hydrodistension is of great clinical significance in alleviating pain and improving function to patients with FS.
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Music therapy may have some potential in the pain control of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, and this meta-analysis aims to study the analgesic efficacy of music therapy for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. ⋯ Music therapy was effective to control the pain of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
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The effect of proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type (PCSK9) inhibitors on blood lipids and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) is still controversial for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PCSK9 inhibitors for ACS patients. ⋯ Although this study demonstrates that PCSK9 inhibitors have higher drug-induced adverse events, they can not only reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels but also reduce the incidence of MACEs simultaneously. However, these findings needed to be further verified through large sample, multicenter, double-blind randomized controlled trials.
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Review Case Reports
Mucinous epidermoid carcinoma of the lung with ALK mutation: Case report and literature review.
Pulmonary mucoepidermoid carcinoma (PMEC) is a rare lung malignancy, especially in combination with ALK mutations, whose clinical presentation lacks specificity and for which there are no standardized treatment guidelines. ⋯ PMEC combined with ALK mutation is an extremely rare primary lung cancer, and the diagnosis is mainly based on pathology, histology and immunohistochemistry. The application of molecularly targeted drugs to patients with mutations can significantly improve the prognosis of patients with PMEC, which is expected to be a new breakthrough in the treatment of PMEC.
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Review
Applying behavioral change theories to optimize pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients: A review.
This review meticulously evaluates the integration of behavioral change theories into pulmonary rehabilitation programs for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management, addressing the critical need for enhanced patient compliance and improved therapeutic outcomes. With COPD posing significant global health challenges, characterized by high morbidity and mortality rates, the manuscript underscores the potential of Self-Determination Theory, Social Cognitive Theory, the Transtheoretical Model, the Health Belief Model, and the Theory of Planned Behavior to foster meaningful health behavior changes among patients. ⋯ The review calls for an interdisciplinary approach that bridges this gap, highlighting the urgency of developing actionable, theory-based behavioral intervention plans. By doing so, it aims to advance COPD management strategies, ultimately improving the quality of life for individuals living with this debilitating disease.