Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialIntraoperative superior hypogastric plexus block for pain relief after a cesarean section: a case-control study.
To investigate the efficacy of intraoperative superior hypogastric plexus (SHP) block for postoperative pain relief in patients undergoing a cesarean section. ⋯ SHP block may be an effective and safe pain relief treatment after a cesarean section.
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Croatian medical journal · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled Trial Observational StudyThe effect of standard-dose wintertime vitamin D supplementation on influenza infection in immunized nursing home elderly residents.
To investigate whether three-month oral vitamin D supplementation (800 IU in drops) reduces the risk of influenza infection in elderly nursing home residents vaccinated against influenza. ⋯ Elderly nursing home residents in Zagreb County have a significant vitamin D deficiency. The recommended national supplementation of 800 IU daily failed to lead to vitamin D sufficiency and did not reduce the risk of influenza infection among the vaccinated elderly.
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Croatian medical journal · Oct 2021
The SPARE score reliably predicts the conversion from open partial to radical nephrectomy.
To assess the power of nephrometry scores to predict the intraoperative conversion from partial nephrectomy (PN) to radical nephrectomy (RN). ⋯ A high SPARE score was significantly associated with the conversion to RN in patients who underwent open PN.
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Croatian medical journal · Oct 2021
Diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of CT pulmonary artery to aorta diameter ratio in screening for pulmonary hypertension in end-stage COPD patients.
To determine the diagnostic accuracy of pulmonary artery to aorta ratio in screening for pulmonary hypertension in advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. ⋯ PA/A ratio as measured on chest CT images can be used as a screening tool instead of echocardiography.
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Croatian medical journal · Oct 2021
Characteristics and clinical outcomes of patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding related to anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy: a retrospective study.
To investigate the demographic characteristics, endoscopic and laboratory findings, comorbidities and mortality rate of patients with gastrointestinal bleeding related to anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy. ⋯ Although anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, it does not directly affect the outcome, which is mainly determined by age and comorbidities.