International journal of clinical practice
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Onychocryptosis, frequently termed ''ingrown toenail'' is a common foot problem in routine dermatology and orthopaedic clinical practice which leads to pain and disability. Although the aetiology of ingrown toenail is not well understood various associated risk factors have been identified with the pathogenesis. ⋯ The abnormal hallux valgus angle and the abnormal intermetatarsal angle plays an important role in ingrown toenail aetiology. The X-rays of the feet should be performed to determine the susceptibility of the patients who are admitted to the hospital for ingrown toenail in order to prevent other toes ingrown toenail and for planning the treatment of the patients with an ingrown toenail.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Aerobic fitness is associated with extracellular DNA levels in the sputum of patients with cystic fibrosis.
Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) develop with progressive loss of lung function and aerobic fitness. However, the precise mechanisms of exercise intolerance are still controversial and appear to be influenced by several factors. This study aimed to evaluate the association of aerobic fitness with free DNA levels in the sputum of patients with CF. ⋯ There is an association between the presence of free DNA in sputum and aerobic fitness in patients with CF.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
The use of cleaning products and its relationship with the increasing health risks during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The present study aimed to determine the factors affecting the use of cleaning products at the home environment and the frequency of problems during the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic. ⋯ In the COVID-19 pandemic, human beings have been found to increase the frequency of cleaning and using cleaning products. In order to reduce the negative effects of chemicals used for cleaning on human and environmental health, the trainings to be given by the teams providing primary healthcare services can be effective as well as general education activities for community groups.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Antibiotic Sensitivity /Resistance Pattern of Hospital Acquired Blood Stream Infection in Children Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Study.
The literature shows a growing emphasis on understanding the local patterns of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). We aimed to evaluate the spectrum of local microorganisms that cause bloodstream infections (BSI) and their AMR patterns in an Egyptian institution treating children with cancer. ⋯ Resistance proportions (pattern) were similar to those reported in other countries with a higher distribution of E coli and a growing resistance to levofloxacin. Further investigation of the predisposing factors and the development of more effective strategies for the prevention of BSI should be a significant public health priority.