Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Oct 2021
Diagnostic validation of two SARS-CoV-2 immunochromatographic tests in Slovenian and Croatian hospitals.
To diagnostically validate two point-of-care (POC) rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 by comparing their results with those of laboratory-based real-time polymerase chain reaction tests (RT-PCR). ⋯ The antigen tests are practical and reliable screening assays for SARS CoV-2 in emergency care departments. Both antigen tests can be used as screening tests to reduce the number of patients waiting for RT-PCR results. Even more, they can be used to quickly isolate COVID-19 patients and reduce hospital transmissions.
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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.