International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialOmega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation improve clinical symptoms in patients with Covid-19: A randomized clinical trial.
We hypothesised that omega-3 fatty acids would be an appropriate adjunct therapy for alleviating the inflammatory response and clinical manifestation in hospitalised patients with Covid-19 disease. ⋯ Current observations are very promising and indicate that supplementation with moderate dosages of omega-3 fatty acids may be beneficial in the management of inflammation-mediated clinical symptoms in Covid-19 patients.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effect of Online Solution-Focused Brief Therapy on Parents with High Level of Anxiety in the COVID 19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Study.
The aim of this study was to determine the anxiety levels of parents with children aged 3-6 years because of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to examine the effects of Solution-Focused Support Program (SFSP) applied to parents with a high level of anxiety. ⋯ In the study, it has been found that SFSP applied to parents with a high level of anxiety is an effective method in reducing the state anxiety levels of parents.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
ReviewA systematic review of cases of West African Crystalline Maculopathy.
West African crystalline maculopathy (WACM) is, reportedly, a rare condition whose aetiology remains unclear. This study aims to describe the epidemiology, summarizing the identified risk factors and clinical characteristics of cases of WACM, with the goal of highlighting presentation patterns and the clinical course of the condition. ⋯ West African crystalline retinopathy is a seemingly innocuous condition affecting black or African people, who were also born in Africa. The majority of the patients have a vascular retinopathy. Longitudinal studies, particularly in Africa, may be required to elucidate the aetiology, as well as the long-term prognosis, of the crystals.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
Meta AnalysisHomocysteine (HCY) levels in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF): a meta-analysis.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common persistent arrhythmia, and its complications include cerebral embolism, arterial embolism and heart failure. Some studies have found that elevated Homocysteine (HCY) levels is a new risk factor for AF. Currently, there is no meta-analysis to explore whether the HCY levels is related to AF. Therefore, a meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the relationship between the HCY levels and AF, in order to draw the attention of clinicians to the HCY levels. ⋯ The meta-analysis showed that there is a significant correlation between the HCY levels and AF, and the role of HCY in AF patients should not be ignored in clinical.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
Multicenter StudyClinical-Epidemiological and Radiological Characteristics of Stroke Patients: A Multicenter Study.
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in adults and the second most common cause of death, at a rate of 11.8% worldwide. The purpose of this study was to examine the aetiological, demographic, and clinical characteristics of patients admitted to hospital because of acute strokes. ⋯ Current and accurate evaluations of stroke aetiology are essential for stroke prevention and treatment planning. This study, shows that no change occurred in the aetiology of stroke and epidemiological characteristics and that accurate identification of modifiable stroke risk factors is still a major goal.