Srp Ark Celok Lek
-
A combination of drugs is required for treatment of obese subjects with diabetes, due to multiple pathogenic mechanisms implicated in the development of both diabetes and obesity. ⋯ Sitagliptin can improve diabetes control and induce modest weight loss in obese subjects poorly controlled on insulin glargine and metformin. Titration of insulin glargine to optimal fasting glucose values is a prerequisite of success of this combination therapy.
-
Randomized Controlled Trial
Manual versus target-controlled infusion of balanced propofol during diagnostic colonoscopy – A prospective randomized controlled trial.
There is an increasing interest in balanced propofol sedation (BPS) for colonoscopy in outpatient settings. Propofol is a potent anesthetic agent for this purpose and has a narrow therapeutic range, which increases a risk of cardiovascular and respiratory complications in case of improper administration. ⋯ MT is clinically as stable as TCI of propofol for deep sedation during colonoscopy, and endoscopists experienced the same comfort during colonoscopy in both groups. Thus, both combinations are suitable for deep sedation during diagnostic colonoscopy.
-
Identification of predictive factors for walking ability with a prosthesis, after lower limb amputation, is very important in order to define patient’s potentials and realistic rehabilitation goals, however challenging they are. ⋯ By using SVM model with four variables (age, FCI, level of amputation, and mobility at admission) we are able to predict the level of ambulation with a prosthesis in lower limb amputees with high accuracy.