African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Risk factors for hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus after intensive insulin therapy and blood glucose monitoring strategy.
To explore the risk factors for hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) after intensive insulin therapy and the blood glucose monitoring strategy. ⋯ During intensive insulin therapy by multiple subcutaneous injections, the clinical effect of instantaneous scanning glucose test system on T2DM patients is better than that of glucometer.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Job satisfaction among rehabilitation professionals employed in public health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal.
Job satisfaction is essential in stimulating productivity and efficiency in the health sector. Dissatisfied employees are likely to leave, which places an added burden considering the shortage of health workers. Rehabilitation professionals form a critical component of the public health workforce. ⋯ Participants displayed a low level of job satisfaction. Rehabilitation services should be prioritized, and appropriate recognition should be granted to rehabilitation professionals in order to enhance job satisfaction.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Frequency of latent tuberculosis in patients receiving Anti-TNF-Alpha therapy.
In this study, it was aimed to reveal the incidence of tuberculosis development in patients receiving tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) blocker therapy, despite tuberculosis chemoprophylaxis. ⋯ The incidence of tuberculosis development in patients treated with anti TNF-α was found to be higher than the general population. In our country, where tuberculosis is still prevalent, patients receiving Anti TNF-α treatment (especially infliximab) should be carefully questioned and examined about tuberculosis.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Meta AnalysisGarlic supplementation for the treatment of chronic liver disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The efficacy of garlic supplementation for chronic liver disease remains controversial. We conduct a meta-analysis to explore the influence of garlic supplementation versus placebo on the treatment of chronic liver disease. ⋯ Garlic supplementation is effective to treat chronic liver disease.