Irish journal of medical science
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Using mobile application for postural assessments has been drawing a rising interest due to widespread use of smartphones. Although there are some mobile applications in use, validated mobile tools for accurate postural assessment are still warranted. ⋯ Fizyoprint application is a new, valid, free mobile tool with acceptable concordance with BioTonix™ postural analysis system for assessing standing posture. Further studies are warranted to test the current application in different populations and musculoskeletal conditions.
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Anesthesia was reported to be associated with lowered postoperative sleep quality in adults, but its effect on teenager was less understood. This study was conducted to explore the association between postoperative sleep quality and general anesthesia in teenagers. ⋯ Teenagers who were treated with general anesthesia and under urologic or otolaryngologic surgery might have poor sleep quality within 7 postoperative days.
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Surgical site infection (SSI) is a possible postoperative complication. Preoperative application of antiseptics on the surgical site can decrease the rate of SSIs. ⋯ According to the results, 0.2% CHX has higher antimicrobial efficacy than 10% Betadine for perioral disinfection prior to oral surgical procedures.