Turk J Med Sci
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Hyoscine-n-butylbromide in treating abdominal pain caused by gastroenteritis: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study.
Hyoscine-N-butylbromide (HBB) is an anticholinergic agent widely used to treat pain caused by spasms in the gastrointestinal and urogenital systems. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of HBB with a placebo in treating abdominal cramping pain caused by acute gastroenteritis in the emergency department (ED). ⋯ Intravenous HBB did not show a statistically or clinically significant difference in pain reduction compared to a placebo in patients with acute gastroenteritis and cramping abdominal pain in the ED.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study Observational Study
Comparison of radiologic findings between SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory tract viruses in critically ill children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This study was planned because the radiological distinction of COVID-19 and respiratory viral panel (RVP)-positive cases is necessary to prioritize intensive care needs and ensure non-COVID-19 cases are not overlooked. With that purpose, the objective of this study was to compare radiologic findings between SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory airway viruses in critically ill children with suspected COVID-19 disease. ⋯ Chest X-ray and CT findings in COVID-19 patients are not specific and can be seen in other respiratory virus infections.
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Multicenter Study
Elderly and aged asthma have different characteristics: results of a multicenter study.
Characteristics of asthma in the elderly population is not well-known. The aim of the present study was to evaluate asthma in the elderly population, to compare disease characteristics between patients diagnosed <60 (aged asthma) and ≥60 (elderly asthma) years of age. ⋯ The characteristics of asthma are different among patients aged 60 years and over which seems to be related to onset age of asthma. In our cohort, the elderly asthma patients had higher education level, and treatment adherence and asthma control was better. Patients diagnosed ≥60 years of age did not have more severe disease.
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Multicenter Study
Clinical characteristics and disease course before and after SARS-CoV-2 infection in a large cohort of systemic sclerosis patients.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical presentations and adverse outcomes of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and assess the impact of SSc features on the clinical course of COVID-19. ⋯ This study suggests a potential association between adverse outcomes of COVID-19 and SSc-related ILD, severe disease activity, and the use of mycophenolate. Additionally, it highlights that having comorbidities is an independent risk factor for the need for respiratory support in COVID-19 cases.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of video-assisted training on upper extremity problems and functions after rotator cuff repair: a randomized controlled trial.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and is frequently exposed to injuries. The applied surgical treatments, protection of the shoulder after surgery, care in the use of the shoulder in activities of daily living (ADLs) and gradual exercise programs are all vital to the recovery process. The present study investigates the effect of video-assisted training (VAT) on upper extremity complications and functions after rotator cuff repair (RCR). ⋯ VAT can increase function in RCR patients. Healthcare professionals, especially nurses, can use the VAT method to improve shoulder function in patients after RCR.