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
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
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
Peripheral muscle strength is associated with aerobic fitness and use of antibiotics in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) may develop muscle abnormalities, although little is known on its clinical and functional impact. This study aimed to evaluate the association of peripheral muscle strength with aerobic fitness, habitual physical activity, lung function and the use of antibiotics (ATB) in patients with CF. ⋯ The results have shown that peripheral muscle strength is associated with aerobic fitness and the use of antibiotics in patients with CF.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Uterine myoma is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer: a nationwide population-based cohort study.
The rate of lung cancer in female patients is increasing, with different features from male patients being displayed. Hormonal factors could play a role. The association between the development of uterine myoma (UM) and female hormones has also been reported. The relationship between female lung cancer and UM may be due to the effect of female hormones. ⋯ The results from this nationwide population-based cohort study suggested that UM is associated with a higher risk of developing lung cancer. However, the exact underlying mechanism accounted for this remains unclear, and our findings still need to be verified by further comprehensive studies elsewhere.