Niger J Clin Pract
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Many studies have investigated the association of the methylation of gene and tobacco use disorders (TUD), but results remain ambiguous. ⋯ We think that it is important to detect APC2 methylated cases earlier and to advise them to quit smoking.
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy operation is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of kidney stones. ⋯ Ultrasound-guided ESPB reduced postoperative morphine consumption and the rate of nausea and vomiting.
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The fetal cerebellum has been shown to be least affected by external pressures and molding during pregnancy and therefore might provide more accurate estimation of GA. ⋯ TCD and TCD/AC ratio can be employed as an objective parameter to establish the GA in normal as well as IUGR pregnancy cases.
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common hepatic malignancies and the sixth most common cancer worldwide. Prognosis is affected by tumor stage, hepatic disfunction and patient performance. Albumin - bilirubin grade was developed to assess the hepatic function in patient with HCC. Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) grade and survival in HCC patients receiving sorafenib. We also planned to investigate whether ALBI scores in advanced stage patients are prognostic and predictive. ⋯ This study shows that ALBI grade affects survival independently of AFP, Hand-Foot Syndrome (HFS), and other prognostic factors. ALBI grading can be used as a prognostic parameter in patients using sorafenib.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of oxidative stress status and quality of life in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus according to treatment modality.
Oxidative stress triggered by hyperglycemia in diabetic patients leads to macrovascular and microvascular complications, resulting in deterioration in the quality of life. ⋯ It was found that oxidative stress parameters were higher and quality of life was worse in the insulin-treated participants than participants treated with oral antidiabetic drugs. These results may be closely related to more severe chronic complications in insulin-dependent diabetes.