International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Study on the Correlation between Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Blood Pressure in Adult Hypertensive Inpatients of Different Sexes.
This study aims to understand the difference in the influence of urinary sodium and potassium excretion on blood pressure in patients of different sexes with hypertension by analyzing the relationship between urinary sodium and potassium excretion and blood pressure. ⋯ High urinary sodium and low urinary potassium excretion are closely related to elevated blood pressure in adult patients with hypertension, and there are sex differences.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
A Comparison of the Ligation Torque Expression of a Ribbonwise Bracket-Archwire Combination and a Conventional Combination: A Primary Study.
To assess the effect of the third-order mechanics of a new ribbonwise bracket-archwire combination using an orthodontic torque simulator. Material and Methods. An orthodontic torque simulator was used to measure the third-order moment of a maxillary central incisor as it changed from a neutral position to a 40° rotation in 1° increment. A new ribbonwise bracket (Xinya, China) was compared with a conventional ligation bracket (American Orthodontic, U.S.A.). The effects of different archwire sizes (i.e., 0.017″ × 0.025″ and 0.019″ × 0.025″) and materials (i.e., nickel-titanium, titanium-molybdenum alloy, and stainless steel) were analyzed. Paired sample t-tests were conducted to compare the moments between the two bracket types corresponding to each of the archwires. The effects of the stiffness of the bracket-archwire complexes were also assessed. ⋯ The ribbonwise bracket-archwire complex reached the moment threshold limits earlier than the conventional complex. When the rotation angle is less than 30°, the ribbonwise bracket-archwire complex generated a greater torque moment in comparison with the conventional complex.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Pyogenic Liver Abscess: Contemporary Trends in a Tertiary Institute.
Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening condition. In recent years, advances in diagnostics and management have led to early diagnosis and treatment and decreased mortality. We present recent data from a large series of patients with PLA and examine the trends in the management of PLA over a period of 50 years. ⋯ Patients diagnosed with PLA are older, the male predominance is less pronounced, and the offending pathogens are likely to originate from the biliary tract. This study questions the utility of abdominal US as the initial diagnostic imaging in patients with suspected PLA (versus CT) and demonstrates improved outcomes for patients with PLA over the years.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Identification of the Risk Factors for the Failure of Ureteral Access Sheath Placement.
Insertion of a ureteral access sheath (UAS) may fail in some patients in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), and this study aimed to seek preoperative risk factors for the failure of 12/14F UAS placement. ⋯ Our study indicated that males, the short length of history, and the short diameter of the ipsilateral common iliac artery were the risk factors for the failure of UAS placement.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Adherence to Medication among Parkinson's Disease Patients Using the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale.
Adherence to medication is an important factor that can influence Parkinson's disease (PD) control. We aimed to explore patients' adherence to antiparkinsonian medication and determine factors that might affect adherence to medications among PD patients. ⋯ Depressed PD patients compared to PD patients without clinical depression had a three times higher risk for lower adherence to pharmacotherapy. Recognition and adequate treatment of depression might result in improved adherence.