International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Does Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Before Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Complicate the Surgery for Upper Ureter Stone? The Results of RIRSearch Group.
To evaluate the effect of pre-RIRS ESWL on the efficiency and safety of RIRS in the treatment of proximal ureter stones. ⋯ Performing ESWL on the proximal ureter stones before RIRS did not change the efficacy and safety of RIRS. The time between the patient's last ESWL session and RIRS had a predictive value for stone-free status, but did not have any effect on complications.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Children Presenting With Supracondylar Fractures of Humerus.
The purpose of the current analysis is to evaluate the predominance of vitamin D inadequacy in children with supracondylar fracture of the humerus. ⋯ Vitamin D deficiency is not only restricted to Pakistan but also other parts of the world, although the reasons may vary in each of those regions. However, vitamin D supplementation in all parts of the globe can prevent a significant number of fractures. This prevalence study showed vitamin D deficiency in 35% of children with supracondylar fractures, with the lowest mean values in the preschool age group.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Knowledge and attitudes of pharmacists towards colorectal cancer health education in Jordan.
The purpose of this study was to assess pharmacists' knowledge and attitude towards early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Jordan and to explore potential predictor variables of such knowledge and attitude. ⋯ Although the majority of pharmacists demonstrated a positive attitude towards early detection of CRC, their knowledge was inadequate. The study highlighted the importance of optimising the education programmes to improve the pharmacists' knowledge about CRC early detection and preparing the pharmacists for participating in future national screening initiatives.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Current factors affecting the risk of omphalitis in newborns: A prospective case-control study.
We aimed to determine the current factors affecting the development of omphalitis in our region. ⋯ Results suggested that community-based interventions promoting the improvement of neonatal care should emphasise simple and low-cost interventions such as hand washing habit of mothers, caring for the umbilical cord, and using cotton clothes for babies. This study also confirms the safety of dry cord care at the time of birth and afterwards. However, broadscale multicentric studies are needed to protect against omphalitis.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Incidence of bone metastases in patients with organ-specific cancers: a nationwide population-based cohort study.
Bones are the third most common site of metastasis, although bone metastasis (BM) incidence varies widely. This study investigated the incidence of BM in the most common cancers in Taiwan to present the recent treatment landscape in patients with organ-specific cancers. ⋯ The estimated BM incidence provided insight into oncological clinical practice trends in the Asia-Pacific region. BM incidence may vary among populations. Understanding the principles of clinical evaluation in patients with cancer of unknown primary origin can facilitate appropriate treatment recommendations.