Niger J Clin Pract
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The monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ratio (MHR) may be used as a marker of inflammation and oxidative stress. This study aimed to evaluate the use of MHR and platelet markers in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and demonstrate MHR's relationship with inflammation, the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), and quality of life. ⋯ Our results suggest that the monocyte, platelet, HDL, MHR, and MPV parameters can be used in the evaluation of inflammation in FMS patients.
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The quality of life decreases in patients with sudden hearing loss due to hearing problems. In addition, complications due to hyperbaric oxygen therapy can reduce the quality of life. ⋯ At the end of the nurse-led hyperbaric oxygen therapy in patients with sudden hearing loss, the quality of life increased and the hearing loss decreased. The most important factor affecting the quality of life was the persistence of symptoms of sudden hearing loss.
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Intrauterine occupying lesion is clinically common in the female reproductive organs. Endometrial cancer is the most critical one among intrauterine occupying lesions, which accordingly is considered as the main indication for endometrial cancer screening, for which endometrial sampler SAP-1 was recommended as an effective sampling tool. ⋯ Endometrial sampler SAP-1 is not effective in detection of solid intrauterine lesions indicated by the imaging examination. Hysteroscopy is recommended for definite diagnosis.
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Testicular torsion causes ischemic injury, and torsion causes reperfusion injury. ⋯ ALR in plasma and testicular tissue has a potential role in the early diagnosis of testicular torsion and in predicting the prognosis of T and T/D.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A comparison of 30-, 50-, and 60-mL foley catheter balloon volume and time to achieve cervical ripening for labor induction: A triple-blind randomized controlled trial.
Cervical ripening is one of the most important determinants of the outcome of induction of labor. The findings of studies on the most efficacious inflatable catheter balloon volume for pre-induction cervical ripening have been inconclusive. ⋯ The findings of this study showed that the larger single Foley catheter balloon volumes (50-mL and 60-mL) aside from being well tolerated and acceptable have the ability to induce faster changes in Bishop score, produce higher cervical dilation, and thus likely reduce significantly the total labor induction process compared to the 30-mL single catheter balloon volume irrespective of parity.