Irish journal of medical science
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For the most part, migraine afflicts young women who often need to use the hormonal contraceptive method. ⋯ CHC reduced the chances of women with migraine getting allodynia.
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Early reperfusion and early evaluation of adverse cardiovascular events have become important aspects of treatment for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction post-primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). However, emergency medical service (EMS) delays always occur, especially in developing countries. ⋯ Delays in FMC2B time were strongly associated with short-term ALVR; shorter ischaemic times may improve the cardiac function and prognosis of patients.
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Venous catheters are widely used in clinical practice, but a drawback of their usage is the increased risk of thrombosis. ⋯ The individualized nomogram demonstrated effective prognostic prediction for patients with venous thrombosis.
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Recurrent miscarriage affects 1-2% of the population, and the literature has focussed on causes, treatment, and live birth rate. ⋯ Patients who attend a dedicated recurrent miscarriage clinic for investigation and treatment have a high live birth rate in a subsequent pregnancy. A subsequent pregnancy following recurrent pregnancy loss does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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People with serious mental illness exhibit higher morbidity and mortality rates of chronic diseases than the general population. ⋯ The results show a high prevalence of physical health conditions in this cohort, some of which represent a new diagnosis. This implicates better allocation of existing resources for screening and early detection, and potential to run joint clinics with primary care.