African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Meta AnalysisEmricasan for the treatment of liver cirrhosis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The efficacy of emricasan for liver cirrhosis remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of emricasan versus placebo on the treatment of liver cirrhosis. ⋯ Emricasan treatment provided no benefit for the treatment of liver cirrhosis.
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Tobacco dependence has become a global public health concern. We chose to investigate the modifiable factors and motivations during the period of smoking cessation based on the mechanism of nicotine addiction. ⋯ These suggestions related literature-derived factors may increase the success rate of smoking cessation.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Meta AnalysisAssociation between interleukin-12 +1188A/C polymorphism and the risk of tuberculosis: A meta-analysis.
The role of interleukin-12(IL-12) gene +1188A/C polymorphism has been indicated in the progression of tuberculosis (TB). Nevertheless, the outcomes remain controversial. ⋯ The present findings indicated that IL-12 +1188A/C polymorphism was not related to the risk of TB.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Pulmonary artery diameter and NT-proBNP in patients with Covid-19: Predicting prognosis and mortality.
The diverse and complex presentations of COVID-19 continue to impact the world. Factors related to prognosis and mortality are still not fully illuminated. ⋯ Accurate and effective interpretation of available radiological and laboratory data is essential to reveal the factors predicting prognosis and mortality in COVID-19. In this study,we evaluated that the thorax CTs and determined that the MPAD/AAD and NT-proBNP level were independent risk factors in predicting mortality.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of whole course seamless nursing mode on patients with chronic infectious wounds.
Chronic infectious wounds seriously affect patients' quality of life. ⋯ For patients with chronic infectious wounds, whole course seamless nursing effectively relieves wound pain, facilitates wound healing, improves comfort, psychological state and sleep status, and makes them more satisfied.