Adv Clin Exp Med
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Single Port vs. Four Port Cholecystectomy--Randomized Trial on Quality of Life.
Classical laparoscopic cholecystectomy involves four ports while most novel 'single port' technique only requires one incision on the abdominal wall. This technique is thought to decrease surgical trauma and improve cosmesis although there are reports pointing out that classical laparoscopic cholecystectomy is also feasible in terms of cosmesis. ⋯ The equal length of hospitalization, patient quality of life and pain perception and the longer operative times, high likelihood of incisional hernia and surgical site infection call into question the utilization of single port surgery, as it does not seem to confer an advantage over classical laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Health Related Quality of Life of Children with Chronic Respiratory Conditions.
In the management of chronic diseases, treatment approaches have changed in recent decades. Not only are clinical outcomes assessed but also the patients' perception of their quality of life has become an important aspect. ⋯ Children suffering from CF perceive their HRQoL as poorer than children with asthma. In asthmatic patients, it is not sufficient to evaluate clinical outcomes (FEV1); subjective HRQoL should be also estimated in the course of patient care.
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Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a green tea polyphenol, has potent antioxidant properties. ⋯ Based on this study, it might be anticipated that EGCG treatment may be beneficial in burn injury cases.