International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
ReviewCurcumin and rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review of literature.
Curcumin is a natural polyphenol and the main compound from the rhizome of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and other Curcuma species. It has been widely used for different medical purposes, such as improvement of pain and inflammatory conditions in various diseases. ⋯ In conclusion, curcumin seems to be useful, and it is recommended that more human studies be performed to approve the cellular and animal results and determine the effective and optimal doses of curcumin on RA patients.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes heated erythrocyte suspension transfusion with medical devices containing phthalates increase DEHP and MEHP levels?
It is commonly known that stored blood and blood products are heated before transfusion to prevent hypothermia, which leads to increased di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) content leaching into the blood and blood products and thereby causes greater conversion of DEHP to mono (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP). However, there has been no study in the literature reporting on the amount of toxic phthalates in blood following the erythrocyte suspension (ES) transfused via warming. In this study, we aimed to investigate the DEHP and MEHP content in blood following the heated ES transfusions administered by DEHP-containing and DEHP-free infusion sets. ⋯ DEHP-containing products lead to toxicity. Therefore, using DEHP-free medical devices may prevent toxicity in patients undergoing ES transfusion.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialMelissa officinalis tea favorably affects the frequency of premature ventricular beats and cardiometabolic profile among patients with premature ventricular contraction (PVC): A randomized open-label controlled trial.
Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) as one of the most common arrhythmias could worsen the morbidity of cardiovascular events, particularly concurrent with other risk factors. Considering the probable side effects of antiarrhythmic drugs chronic use, prescribing herbal medicines for such conditions is on the rise. Melissa officinalis (MO) is widely identified as an antiarrhythmic and cardioprotective agent but there is limited evidence for its clinical use. This research, thus, aimed to investigate the effects of MO tea among patients with PVCs. ⋯ Together, these results seem to support the higher cardioprotective effects of MO as a medicinal plant than lifestyle modifications alone. Nevertheless, further exploration of this hypothesis is warranted using large-scaled clinical trials.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
The interaction of aging with serum 25(OH)D and 1,25(OH)2 D status on muscle strength.
To investigate the combination relationship of age with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH) D) and 1,25-(OH)2D3 levels on muscle strength. ⋯ Serum 25(OH)D and 1,25(OH)2 D were not related to muscle strength. However, age, and combination of age with both 25(OH)D and 1,25(OH)2 D, significantly resulted in improving in muscle strength up to middle age.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Medication administration errors: Causes and reporting behaviours from nurses perspectives.
Evaluation of nurses' perceptions towards medication administration errors (MAEs) reporting is a key aspect for improving patient safety, and prevention of errors repetition. Thus, this study has evaluated nurses' behaviour towards MAEs reporting practice, and factors contributing to their under-reporting of errors. This is a cross-sectional survey-based study that was conducted during February 2021. ⋯ Nursing administration concerns were considered the main reason associated with the under-reporting of MAEs. This study shed the light on the deep need for continuous education programmes about the importance of the right MAEs reporting. As well, the need for effective and restricted rules in a non-punitive environment to prevent MAEs incidences.