Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Home-based telehealth exercise training program in Chinese patients with heart failure: A randomized controlled trial.
Homed-based exercise training via telehealth is an effective method for cardiac rehabilitation in patients with heart failure (HF). However, little is known about the effects of telehealth exercise training among patients with HF in China. ⋯ The results reveal that telehealth exercise training is an effective alternative method for cardiac rehabilitation, especially under the conditions in China.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of the curved blade size on the outcomes of tracheal intubation performed by incoming interns: A randomized controlled manikin study.
Novice clinicians who have little or no clinical experience in tracheal intubation occasionally need a long time to perform the procedure when using a large curved blade. They also have a lower tracheal intubation success rate, especially in emergency situations, such as cardiac arrest, than experienced practitioners. This study aimed to investigate whether the size of the curved laryngoscope blade affects the outcomes of tracheal intubation performed by incoming interns on a manikin model. ⋯ The outcomes of direct orotracheal intubation performed by novice practitioners may be influenced by the blade's size. Significant emphasis should be given on key anatomical landmarks and progressive visualization for tracheal intubation during airway management training for novice clinicians.
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Premature ejaculation is a common sexual dysfunction disease in adult males. It can be divided into primary and secondary premature ejaculation. Acupuncture is widely used in the treatment of premature ejaculation in China. There are many clinical trials confirmed that acupuncture can prolong the ejaculation latency in the vagina. We aim to use a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for premature ejaculation. ⋯ PROSPERO CRD42018092783.
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The association between use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) with cognitive impairment in atrial fibrillation (AF) remains unknown. ⋯ CRD42018103849.
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Thrombocytopenia caused by linezolid (LZD) is common, with a reported prevalence as high as 11.8%. Platelets typically reach normal levels 7 days after LZD withdrawal. However, recurrent profound thrombocytopenia due to LZD usage and a persistent profound drop in platelet count after LZD withdrawal have not been reported. ⋯ Recurrent profound thrombocytopenia can happen after several doses of LZD rechallenging. Therefore, reuse of LZD should be avoided after recovery from severe thrombocytopenia due to LZD.