International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialAdjunctive Dexmedetomidine Infusion in Open Living Donor Hepatectomy: A Way to Enhance Postoperative Analgesia and Recovery.
Open living donor hepatectomy (OLDH) is a highly painful procedure. Advanced strategies for enhancing perioperative analgesia and accelerating recovery are needed for patients undergoing OLDH. This study evaluated the effects of intravenous infusion of dexmedetomidine (DEX) during OLDH on postoperative analgesia and recovery. ⋯ The present study revealed that the addition of intravenous infusion of DEX during OLDH provided several benefits in relieving postoperative pain and promoting recovery. Therefore, we concluded that intraoperative DEX infusion may play an important role in enhancing the recovery of patients undergoing OLDH.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Meta AnalysisEfficacy and safety of OM-85 in pediatric recurrent respiratory tract infections which could have a possible protective effect in COVID-19 pandemic: A meta-analysis.
The OM-85 (Broncho-Vaxom) consumption has drawn considerable attention in the prevention of recurrent respiratory tract infections. However, it has been reported that the relationship between OM-85 consumption and recurrent respiratory tract infections is variable. This meta-analysis was performed to evaluate this relationship. ⋯ The impact of OM-85 consumption on recurrent respiratory tract infections may have a great effect as a tool to improve subjects' immunity against recurrent respiratory tract infections, which could be helpful in crucial situations, eg, COVID-19 pandemic. OM-85 non-consumers had an independent risk relationship with recurrent respiratory tract infections. This relationship forces us to recommend OM-85 consumption with those with a high risk of recurrent respiratory tract infections to avoid any possible complications.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialA Randomized-Controlled, Prospective Study on the Effect of Dorsal Penile Nerve Block after TURP on Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort and Pain.
In the present study, the impact of penile nerve block (PNB) on postoperative pain and Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort (CRBD) in the transurethral resection of prostate(TURP) patients were evaluated. ⋯ Penile nerve block is an effective method for the decrease pain and CRBD after urological surgery. It will also reduce the need for analgesics, and provide painless patients in the postoperative period.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of Adjuvant Low-Dye Kinesio Taping, Adjuvant Sham Taping, or Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Alone in Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is known as one of the most effective treatment methods in plantar fasciitis (PF). Low-dye taping, which is the most preferred method of banding treatments, provides an analgesic effect by correcting biomechanics. It was aimed to compare the efficacy of adjuvant low-dye kinesio-taping (KT), sham-taping, or ESWT alone in PF. ⋯ The study was registered at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (ClinicalTrials.gov) (NCT03904966).
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialVibegron Improves Quality-of-Life Measures in Patients With Overactive Bladder: Patient-Reported Outcomes From the EMPOWUR Study.
Quality of life (QOL) can be significantly impacted by symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB). Vibegron is a highly selective β3 -adrenergic receptor agonist that showed efficacy in treatment of symptoms of OAB in the randomised, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled phase 3 EMPOWUR trial. Here we report patient-reported QOL outcomes from the EMPOWUR trial. ⋯ ClinicalTrials.gov identifier number NCT03492281.