International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jul 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficiency Of Intracavitary Levobupivacaine Infusion For Pain Management During Cystoscopic Procedures: A Randomized Study.
This study evaluated the effect of intracavitary levobupivacaine infusion diluted with locally applied isotonic solution for pain control in cystoscopy. ⋯ Thus, levobupivacaine is a more effective drug than lidocaine alone to control pain during cystoscopy. The use of levobupivacaine is recommended to prevent possible complications of general anaesthesia by eliminating the need for the aforementioned as well as its cost-saving advantage.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jul 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of extra virgin olive oil on anthropometric indices, lipid profile, oxidative stress, and inflammation in patients with depression.
Epidemiological evidence suggests a mutual association between depression and obesity and also an anti-obesity effect for olive oil. We examined the effect of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) on weight, waist circumference, and a number of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with depression. ⋯ Overall, the results suggest that both EVOO and sunflower oil may benefit overweight patients with depression, as they respectively decreased waist circumference and BMI without need for administration of a low-calorie diet.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jul 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialComprison of formula-based PICC catheterization versus common method for the treatment of newborns.
Whether PICC in newborns can improve its success rate and reduce the complications by using the formula method to calculate the depth of catheterisation. ⋯ The formula method in neonatal PICC catheter had great outcomes in terms of improving the success rate of one-time puncture and prolonging the indwelling time of catheter.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jul 2021
Remote support by multidisciplinary teams: a crucial means to cope with the psychological impact of SARS-COV-2 pandemic on patients with cystic fibrosis and inflammatory bowel disease in Lombardia.
During Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in Lombardia, people were recommended to avoid visiting emergency departments and attending routine clinic visits. In this context, it was necessary to understand the psychological reactions of patients with chronic diseases. We evaluated the psychological effects on patients with chronic respiratory conditions and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) through the analysis of their spontaneous contacts with their referral centres. ⋯ One of the most important lessons we can learn from COVID-19 is that it is not the trauma itself that can cause psychological consequences but rather the level of balance, or imbalance, between fragility and resources. To feel safe, people need to be able to count on the help of those who represent a bulwark against the threat. This is the role played, even remotely, by health professionals.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jul 2021
Comparıson Of Patıents Wıth Malıgnant Or Benıgn Laryngeal Lesıons And Healthy Indıvduals In Terms Of Hematologıcal Inflammatory Parameters.
The aim of this study is to compare neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) values, which are inflammatory parameters, in precancerous and cancerous lesions and to determine whether there is a parameter that can be used in the early diagnosis of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. ⋯ As revealed in this study, these rates were low in the CG and BLL groups and high in the MLL group, so they could be used as markers to differentiate malignant lesions.