J Res Med Sci
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Evaluation of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) association with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is our object. ⋯ Finding a meaningful association between IGF-1 and ROP requires consideration of factors affecting the IGF-1.
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It is hypothesized that increased inflammatory markers in keratoconus (KC) may be one of the causes of corneal damage. The aim of our study was to the measurement of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL)-6 in tear of patients with KC and investigate their relationship with the severity of KC. ⋯ Our results indicated that the mean levels of IL-6 and TNF-α are significantly higher in KC than the healthy group, and the disease severity was significantly associated with TNF-α and IL-6.
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There are hundreds of ventilator modes on different ventilators. Despite different names, many are similar in functions and options. ⋯ In this article, an Android application for finding similar modes on different ventilators is presented. The aim is to help an intensive care practitioner to easily find a familiar mode on a new ventilator.
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We aimed to investigate the relationship between hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and coronary thrombus load in type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). ⋯ In NSTEMI with T2DM, increased HbA1c (HbA1c >6.5%) is related with coronary thrombus in the target vessel. In those patient population, strict anticoagulation should be considered to prevent potential adverse events.
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Pain is the most common postoperative complication of hemorrhoidectomy. We evaluated the effectiveness of intrasphincteric Botox injection on posthemorrhoidectomy complications including pain reduction and wound healing. ⋯ Our findings indicated that a single-dose injection of Botox during Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy is associated with less postsurgical pain at rest and during defecation and improved wound healing. It is suggested that it is a safe and effective procedure during hemorrhoidectomy regarding the procedure-related complications.