Saudi Med J
-
To evaluate the role of different peripheral blood count parameters as a cheap and rapid test in determination of coronavirus disease -19 (COVID-19) severity and patients' outcome. ⋯ Leucocytosis, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, and high N/L ratio together with elevated serum level of ferritin and CRP are eminent features of COVID-19 severity. The inclusion of these parameters in the regimens for patients' categorization on admission will enable early effective intervention and proper decision making during clinical case management.
-
Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of bupivacaine injection after pulsed radiofrequency ablation in the management of trigeminal facial pain: A prospective, randomized, and double-blind study.
To assess the effect of bupivacaine application following pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) ablation on trigeminal facial pain. ⋯ In situations involving patients who require rapid pain relief, bupivacaine injection following PRF ablation can be employed to provide immediate relief without subjecting the patients to the risks associated with major complications.
-
Multicenter Study
Prevalence of preterm birth and risk factors associated with it at different gestational ages: A multicenter retrospective survey in China.
To investigate the prevalence of preterm birth (PTB) and the risk factors for different gestational age subgroups of preterm birth in China. ⋯ Placental abruption, placenta previa, chorioamnionitis, and HDP were more predictive of early PTB; GDM and ICP were more predictive of late PTB.
-
To investigate the relationship between physical activity level and disease severity, anxiety level, sleep quality, and fatigue in patients followed up with COVID-19 diagnosis. ⋯ The results of our study suggested that physical inactivity is common. Anxiety is a frequent symptom in COVID-19 cases and also COVID-19 negatively affects sleep quality.