International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Meta AnalysisAdverse pregnancy outcomes and helicobacter pylori infection: A meta-analysis.
Helicobacter pylori infection during pregnancy has some adverse effects, but its effects are still conflicting. This meta-analysis study was performed to assess the relationship between H pylori infection and adverse effects during pregnancy. ⋯ H pylori infection may have an independent relationship with certain adverse effects during pregnancy. H pylori infection positive during pregnancy was significantly related to a higher rate of preeclampsia, foetal growth restriction, gestational diabetes mellitus, and hyperemesis gravidarum compared with H pylori infection negative. This relationship encouraged us to recommend screening and treating females for H pylori infection before and during pregnancy to avoid any possible complications.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Distribution, management and outcomes of AMI according to principal diagnosis priority during inpatient admission.
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) using large administrative datasets. The present study was designed to compare the characteristics, management strategies and acute outcomes between patients with primary and secondary AMI diagnoses in a national cohort of patients. ⋯ Secondary AMI diagnoses account for one-third of AMI admissions. Patients with secondary AMI are older, less likely to receive invasive care and have worse outcomes than patients with a primary diagnosis code of AMI. Future studies should consider both primary and secondary AMI diagnoses codes in order to accurately inform clinical decision-making and health planning.
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We aimed to evaluate the elevation of amylase and lipase enzymes in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients and their relationship with the severity of COVID-19. ⋯ Elevated pancreatic enzyme levels in COVID-19 infections are related to the severity of COVID-19 infection and haemodynamic instability. In a similar way to other organs, the pancreas can be affected by severe COVID-19 infection.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Review Meta AnalysisGlycemic index, but not glycemic load, is associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome: meta-analysis of observational studies.
Diets with high glycemic index (GI) or high glycemic load (GL) have been linked to important risk factors associated with the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS), such as dyslipidemia, higher blood glucose, and insulin concentrations. However, the role of GI and GL in relation to Mets is still understudied and controversial. This review, therefore, assessed whether high GI or GL contribute to development of Mets. ⋯ A diet with lower GI may protect against MetS. Nutrition policy and clinical practices should encourage a diet with low GI. Future studies should include both GI and GL and different criteria of MetS to provide a better comparison.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effects of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Supplementation on Anthropometric Indices, Blood Pressure, Sleep Quality, Mental Health, Fatigue Status, and Quality of Life in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled Trial.
An emerging body of evidence has highlighted the protective role of spirulina in human health. Thus, we conducted a randomised controlled trial to discern the effects of spirulina supplementation on anthropometric indices, blood pressure, sleep quality, mood, fatigue status and quality of life among ulcerative colitis patients. ⋯ An improved quality of life was observed among ulcerative colitis patients following spirulina supplementation, which could be attributed to improved sleep disturbance and stress status. Further clinical studies, with longer duration interventions and suitably powered sample sizes, are necessary to elucidate the veracity of our findings.