African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialIs preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation effective in the postoperative period after lung resection?
Investigating the effects of the preoperative short term intensive pulmonary rehabilitation program applied for patients who have undergone lung resection by thoracotomy, on lung functions, complication rates and length of hospital stay during the postoperative period. ⋯ We consider that it will be very beneficial to perform a short term and intensive pulmonary rehabilitation program on every patient possible who is planned to undergo thoracotomy and lobectomy or wedge resection treatment.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of short-term vitamin D on the antioxidant capacity following exhaustive aerobic exercise.
Exhaustive Aerobic Exercise (EAE) increases the production of free radicals and oxidative stress in the body. One of the most effective approaches to reduce EAE-induced oxidative stress is antioxidant supplementation. ⋯ Finally, short-term Vit D supplementation could be recommended to non-athlete men deciding to participate in EAE to prevent oxidative damage.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of adding kinesiotaping versus pelvic floor exercise to conventional therapy in the management of post-colonoscopy coccydynia: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.
Coccydynia is a challenging disorder that is frequently managed conservatively. ⋯ CT-KT is more effective than CT-PFE in reducing pain associated with coccydynia post-colonoscopy, but there is no difference in their effects on functional disability. CT-KT is therefore recommended as an alternative treatment option for post-colonoscopy coccydynia.